The Riigikogu is starting to discuss draft legislation on Tuesday which would allow building houses only dozens of meters away from a shoreline. The state wants to give local governments more decision-making power, but nature conservationists fear restrictions on the free movement of the public along the shorelines, as well as the impact on the natural world.
A bill which would slash water body shoreline protected zones to 20 meters was signed by the new environment minister a week-and-a-half before taking office. The legal amendment, if it were to pass, would particularly affect Estonia's islands, where protected zones are 200 meters from the shore. Proponents of the bill say the current legislation is out-of-date.
Reformierakonna riigikogu fraktsiooni juht Mart Võrklaev ja Keskerakonna fraktsiooni juht Jaanus Karilaid andsid vabariigi valimiskomisjonile üle 59 saadiku allkirjad, millega seati Alar Karis üles presidendikandidaadiks riigikogu esimeses hääletusvoorus.
Reedel esitasid 59 riigikogu liiget Alar Karise vabariigi presidendi kandidaadiks riigikogu esimesse hääletusvooru, mis toimub esmaspäeval, 30. augustil kell 13.
Kesk- ja Reformierakond esitasid Alar Karise vabariigi presidendi valimise kandidaadiks online.le.ee - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from online.le.ee Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.