Estonia Amends Law to Prevent Russian Infiltration of Churches; Supreme Court Rules It Constitutional
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Estonia's Supreme Court has ruled that amendments to the 'Churches and Religious Organizations Act,' aimed at preventing Russian infiltration of churches, are constitutional. The law requires religious organizations to sever ties with foreign entities that threaten national security. The Interior Minister stated that Orthodox groups in Estonia must end their subordination to the Moscow Patriarchate.
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- Q: When will this law come into effect?
- A: It will take effect soon following the Supreme Court's constitutional ruling, with a 6-month transition period afterward.
- Q: Which religious groups are targeted by this law?
- A: It primarily targets Orthodox groups in Estonia that are subordinate to the Moscow Patriarchate in Russia.
- Q: What are the penalties for violating this law?
- A: Forced dissolution is the last resort, but specific penalties will be determined by the courts.