The Estonian government has granted exemptions regarding COVID-19 restrictions for the upcoming Lennart Meri Conference, the 2021 Men's European Volleyball Championship preliminary round tournament and international football senior team matches.
Wed, May 5, 2021
Estonian President Kaljulaid and US Senator Shaheen on challenges from Moscow and the future of Nord Stream 2 Transcript by Atlantic Council
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The Hon. Jeanne Shaheen
Staff Writer, The New Yorker
SUSAN GLASSER: I want to thank both of you and, of course, everyone who’s joined the Atlantic Council today. It’s my great honor to have a terrific panel for us today to talk about these issues. I can’t think really of two better observers of this complicated and robust US-EU relationship than the two people with us today.
We’re joined by the president of Estonia, President Kersti Kaljulaid, who joins us from Tallinn. I believe you’re just back from a trip to Poland today. And we’re really honored to have you with us. And here, I think you’re joining us from New Hampshire, but Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who is a leading Senate voice on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and keen observer, I must say
The 14th Lennart Meri Conference (LMC) was initially planned for May 2020 and then for May 14-16, 2021 in Tallinn, Estonia. The new dates of the LMC 2021 are September 3-5.
We have been closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and considering whether and how it would be possible to welcome our guests without risk to their health. Unfortunately, now we have reached the conclusion that we need to postpone the conference again. More information about LMC 2021.
Until then, you can enjoy the spirit of Lennart Meri Conference online. During the last months, we have been challenging leading foreign and security policy thinkers around the world to address topical issues. Sit back, relax and enjoy the food for thought – the Lennart Meri Conference Talks with: