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Estonia Limits Local Voting Rights Amid Security Concerns

3/27/2025

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In a pivotal move on March 26, Estonia's Parliament voted to limit local election voting rights to Estonian and EU citizens, citing security fears stemming from Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Stateless residents will have one final opportunity to cast their votes in October. Prime Minister Kristen Michal hailed the decision as a triumph for national sovereignty.

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In a pivotal move on March 26, Estonia's Parliament voted to limit local election voting rights to Estonian and EU citizens, citing security fears stemming from Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Stateless residents will have one final opportunity to cast their votes in October. Prime Minister Kristen Michal hailed the decision as a triumph for national sovereignty.