Parliament speakers from five countries gather at the University of Tartu to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine

On 3 February, speakers of the parliaments from five countries will visit the University of Tartu to discuss in the assembly hall from 11:00-12:00 how to achieve peace in Ukraine and Europe. All interested are welcome to participate and ask questions. Registration is open until 26 January.

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has been ongoing for over a decade. Global discussion about potential peace talks and strategies to end the war is intensifying.

To mark the 105th anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty, the parliament speakers of five countries will discuss in the university assembly hall how to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and Europe. The discussion will be in English. Among other issues, the speakers will address the question of the role of parliaments and interparliamentary cooperation in supporting Ukraine and advancing a lasting peace.

The meeting will be attended by Lauri Hussar, President of the Estonian Riigikogu, Saulius Skvernelis, Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas, Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Latvian Saeima, Szymon Hołownia, Marshal of the Polish Sejm, and Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament. Opening words are delivered by Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser,and the discussion is moderated by Professor of Comparative Politics Piret Ehin.

To participate, please register via the web form on 26 January at the latest. All registered participants must present an identity document at the venue.