Estonian parliament can ban Belarusians from voting in local elections

November 10, BPN. The Estonian Reform Party of the ruling coalition has said it backs a bill that would deprive the Belarusians and Russians residing in Estonia of the right to vote in local elections.

The bill was tabled by its coalition partner Isamaa, broadcaster ERR reported.

But Social Democrats, who are also part of the coalition, argued that it would create “a large number of disenfranchised people,” if passed.

Previously, the Estonian government approved a bill to ban third-country nationals from owning firearms.