Police and Defence Force Secure Tallinn During NB8 Summit

On 9 June, Tallinn hosts an NB8 summit, with prime ministers from seven nations attending. The government decided that both the Police and Border Guard Board and the Defence Force will maintain public order on 8 and 9 June.

Tallinn hosts the NB8 summit of the Northern and Baltic Countries cooperation format on 9 June, where Estonia welcomes the prime ministers of seven nations. The government has made an extraordinary decision to ensure the security of the event.

On Friday, 5 June, the government approved a decision to engage, alongside the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), the Defence Force in maintaining public order on 8 and 9 June. Such a joint operation is a standard measure for major international summits.

The NB8 format unites eight countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. The summit in Tallinn is significant from a regional cooperation perspective, as it provides an opportunity to discuss shared security and economic issues.

The involvement of the Defence Force in maintaining public order is a special measure regulated by law, applied during events with significant security risks. Cooperation between police and military units ensures reliable protection for the summit guests.