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Estonian MPs have decided to ban non-EU residents from voting in local elections, targeting Russian citizens.

Delia Niculescu

26 March 2025, 20:52

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On Wednesday, the Estonian Parliament adopted legislation banning non-EU residents from voting in local elections. The measure is aimed in particular at Russians living in Estonia, in response to their increasing numbers in the Baltic state. The decision comes amid geopolitical tensions and concerns about external influence on local democratic processes.

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