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International conference on critical submarine infrastructure held in Tallinn
Today 3 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs organised an international conference on maritime law and critical submarine infrastructure, with Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna formally opening the event.
Estonia Wins International Arbitration Case Over Seaplane Harbour
An international arbitration tribunal has ruled that Estonia acted lawfully in reclaiming possession of the Seaplane Harbour and has dismissed the damages claim filed by ELA USA Ltd, owned by Aleksander Rotko. ELA initiated the lawsuit in 2018, demanding over 200 million euros in compensation. The company argued that it should have been allowed to continue its timber processing and cargo transport business at the port.
Government Grants Mandate to Initiate Prison Lease Negotiations
The government's authorization allows the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs to propose negotiations with Sweden and the Netherlands for leasing Estonian prison facilities. These negotiations may or may not result in a formal agreement. The final decision on concluding an international agreement will be made by the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
Minister Pakosta: we need to enhance Europe's competitiveness
Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta participated in the The TTE Council meeting in Brussels. Pakosta supported the adoption of the Council's conclusions on the cybersecurity agency ENISA and the White Paper ,,How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?”.
Pakosta: the ,,one in, one out’’ principle is on the table in Brussels
Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa Pakosta is in Brussels, where she met with European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath; Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner and Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen.
The Design Law Treaty, which simplifies design registration on an international level, was adopted in Riyadh last week
Last Friday, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted a design law treaty in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The treaty, resulting from over 20 years of negotiations, makes the protection of design solutions easier, faster, and more affordable. Its aim is to standardize the design registration process and provide designers with better protection worldwide.
Estonia and Quebec Sign a Statement of Intent to Develop Digital Cooperation
Today, the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta and the Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs of the Quebec region of Canada, Stéphane Le Bouyonnec, signed a statement of intent to cooperate in the development of secure data exchange, digital identity, and artificial intelligence at the Tallinn Digital Summit.
Liisa Pakosta and Valeryia Ionan: A Strong Digital State Ensures Independence and Democracy
Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta and Deputy Minister for Eurointegration at the Ministry of Digital Transformation Valeryia Ionan called for cooperation between the public and private sectors in developing digital services during a panel discussion at the Tallinn Digital Summit, emphasizing that only through such collaboration can the best solutions and innovation emerge.
The European Restorative Justice Conference focuses on the security situation worldwide
The 12th European Restorative Justice Forum (EFRJ) conference, titled „Just Times: Restorative Justice Responses in Dark Times“, will take place in Tallinn from May 29th to 31st, bringing together over 350 experts from various countries and fields.
Controversial Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive approved in the EU
The corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CSDDD) was approved at today's meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union (COREPER). Estonia remained abstained, as the agreed solutions in the directive are not in line with Estonia's positions.