VotingRights

President Karis approves removal of third-country nationals’ voting rights in Estonia

President Alar Karis on Wednesday signed a constitutional amendment revoking the right to vote in local elections from all third-country nationals residing in Estonia. He noted the implications of the [..]

Eesti 200 MP: No ‘loyalty test’ for foreign nationals voting in local elections

A constitutional amendment under discussion in the Riigikogu which, if it became reality, would strip Russian nationals resident in Estonia of their voting rights runs into two possible obstacles, according [..]

Early voting in Lithuania’s presidential election, citizenship referendum kicks off

Early voting for Sunday’s presidential election and referendum on dual citizenship got underway in Lithuania on Tuesday. Eight politicians are vying for the presidency, including Gitanas Nauseda, the incumbent, who [..]