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Estonian PM Supports Considering Ground Troops in Ukraine Amid Macron's Remarks
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has joined the debate over the possibility of sending ground troops to Ukraine, stating that Western leaders should not dismiss the option. Kallas' comments come in the wake of French President Emmanuel Macron's recent controversial suggestion, which sparked widespread discussion among allied governments.
Dutch PM Rutte Gains Momentum as Frontrunner for NATO Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has garnered backing from over two-thirds of NATO's 31 member nations for the role of the alliance's next secretary general, according to sources cited by Politico.
Senior diplomats in Brussels revealed that Rutte's candidacy gained significant traction following extensive discussions and negotiations, making him the primary contender thus far.
Estonia Thwarts Russian Hybrid Operation, Detains 10 Suspects
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has revealed that Estonian security services successfully thwarted a hybrid operation conducted by Russian security services within Estonian territory.
Russia Hunts Bulgarians Allegedly Linked to Ukrainian Conflict
Three Bulgarians are now sought by Russian authorities for their alleged involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, as revealed by the database of wanted persons accessed by Mediazona, a Russian news website.
Day 720 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Zelensky Might Tour Europe For Aid
One week to unveil Friends of Europe’s EYL40 Class of 2024
The countdown is under way to unveil the 2024 class of the European Young Leaders (EYL40). Motivated by the urgent need to tackle the increasing disconnect between citizens and policymakers, and to rebuild the trust that is vital to democracies, Friends of Europe launched the EYL40 leadership programme in 2012. The EYL40 Class of 2024 will be unveiled on 22 January.
Historic Step: Estonia Officially Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Estonia has marked a historic milestone as it legalized same-sex marriage, aligning itself with its Scandinavian counterparts. Commencing on January 1, same-sex couples can officially initiate their marriage applications online, marking a significant leap forward for the Baltic nation.
Estonian Prime Minister Eyes NATO's Top Role
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has expressed interest in becoming the next NATO Secretary General, the Associated Press reported on November 15. Current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, whose mandate was extended following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, has already confirmed he will step down in October 2024.
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Estonia became the First Country in Central Europe to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Estonia's parliament approved a law on Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage. Thus, Estonia became the first Central European country to do so, Reuters reported.
Same-sex marriage is legal in much of Western Europe, but not in Central European countries, the agency noted.
Another country afraid of Russia? "We will all be run down"
That would have happened in line with NATO's current plans to defend the country from any Russian attack, the Estonian prime minister said.
Kaja Kallas told reporters on Wednesday that the alliance's existing defense plans for the three Baltic states is such that it will allow them to be overrun before they are released after 180 days, the Financial Times reports.