The President of the Republic expressed support to the ratification of the Constitutional Treaty of the European Union in the Riigikogu. In the course of the discussion, it was concluded that it would guarantee more efficient functioning of the EU policies, primarily what concerns the realisation of the four fundamental freedoms of the Community. Thereat, it was stressed that Estonia has to support the democratisation in the EU’s neighbouring countries.
President Rüütel expressed hope that for political outdoor advertising a compromise that is in conformity with the Constitution would be found. After all, before the elections the most essential thing is to explain one’s promises and ideas directly to the voters, the Head of Estonian State added.
Public Relations Department of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, April 18, 2006
