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News on law changes that recently took effect or take effect soon, and on new decisions of the Supreme Court (Riigikohus). Each item is based on the previous and the new wording of the provisions published in Riigi Teataja, the explanatory memorandum or the decision summary; quotes, dates and references are checked against the sources.

• Decision of 25.09.2026Public law

  Supreme Court: a dispute over an information request for access to ballot papers belongs to the administrative court

  On 25.09.2026 the Supreme Court (Riigikohus), in case 5-26-34/2, declined to hear an appeal contesting the refusal of the National Electoral Committee…