President sends church influence law back to Riigikogu for a second time

Estonian president refuses to promulgate legislation banning Orthodox Church for second time

The Parliament had originally passed the legislation in third reading in April, prompting Karis to refuse promulgation later that month. In June, the Parliament adopted an amended version, which the president has now rejected again.

Estonian president rejects church influence bill, sends it back to parliament for 2nd time

Despite changes, amendments to Churches and Congregations Act still conflicts with Constitution, says Alar Karis - Anadolu Ajansı

President sends church influence law back to Riigikogu for a second time

President Alar Karis refused to promulgate several bills on Thursday, including the amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act, which seeks to stop churches from being influenced by foreign powers.

Estonia: President refuses for second time to promulgate Churches and Congregations Act bills | Orthodox Times (en)

President Alar Karis refused for the second time to promulgate several bills on Thursday, including the amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act, which seeks to stop churches from being influenced by foreign powers, according to news.err.ee. The Churches and Congregations Act, the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, and the International Sanctions Act were all rejected by Karis, who said they are not in accordance wi…