Estoniansone of the three Baltic nations, have taken the next step to restrictions on rights residing in their territory Russians and Belarusnew moon. Representatives of these two nations are considered – after the Russian aggression on Ukraine – for citizens of aggressor countries.
The ruling coalition proposed change in the constitution. The adopted amendments are intended to prevent citizens from voting Russia and Belarus in local government elections. They have had this right since 2003.
Estonia. More restrictions are coming. It's about Russians and Belarusians
Initiative requires qualified majorityi.e. four fifths of the Estonian Parliament. Importantly, the idea gained approval head of government Kristen Michal. Two suffer Estonian Reform Party.
Chairman of the parliamentary Constitutional Committee Hendrik Terras he noted that the draft change could be submitted to parliament on Thursday morning. This will make it possible blocking the vote citizens of aggressor countries in the upcoming local elections in 2025.
The updated list of eligible voters is to include: citizens Estoniacountries NATO, European Union, European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation. Citizens of the countries with Tallinn will also retain the right to participate in the elections concluded appropriate agreements.
Estonia wants to take away voting rights from Russians and Belarusians
Still in the ruling coalition itself different opinions clashbut there is general agreement on the validity of the changes being introduced.
Head of Estonian MSW and chairman of the Social Democratic Party Lauri Läänemets instructed Russians and Belarusians to start applying for citizenship Estonia. It is very likely that soon this will be the only way they will be able to vote in the elections.
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