Second reading of the Draft Act on the State Supplementary Budget for 2025 (733 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Date: 2025-11-06 00:02
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 9
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 5m
AI Summaries: 9/9 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Draft Act 733 on the state's 2025 supplementary budget, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Annely Akkermann, Chair of the Finance Committee, provided an overview of the committee's work, which took place on October 23 and November 3. According to the draft bill, expenditures will be reduced by 19.9 million and investments by 12 million, while financing transactions will be increased by 72.3 million euros. The reduction in expenditures is primarily due to the refinement of project timelines and the reallocation of funds to subsequent years. In addition, the budget of the Ministry of Defence will be increased by 39 million for assisting Ukraine and for defense procurements.
The committee discussed the amendment proposal submitted by Isamaa, which aimed to further reduce central government expenditures by 200 million (excluding national defense and the salaries of teachers, police officers, and rescue workers). The Finance Committee decided not to consider the proposal, as it did not comply with the requirements of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, lacking a precise numerical formulation within the budget framework. Aivar Kokk raised a question regarding the revenue forecasts for the motor vehicle tax registration fee, to which Akkermann replied that the Ministry of Finance would submit an amendment proposal concerning the reduction in revenues for the third reading. The leading committee proposed concluding the second reading and shortening the deadline for submitting amendments due to the need for a faster procedure.
Decisions Made 3
The second reading of Bill 733 was concluded.
The deadline for submitting amendments was set as November 17, 2025, at 5:15 PM.
The Finance Committee decided not to review the non-compliant amendment proposal submitted by Isamaa and to exclude it from the list of amendments.
Most Active Speaker
Annely Akkermann, the Chair of the Finance Committee, was the most active speaker, presenting a detailed report on the committee's work and answering Aivar Kok's questions regarding the supplementary budget and revenue forecasts.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced that the Riigikogu would proceed to the 19th item on the agenda, which is the second reading of Bill 733, the state’s 2025 supplementary budget act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, and invited Annely Akkermann, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, to the rostrum.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann gave an overview of the work of the Finance Committee during the second reading of the draft state supplementary budget for 2025, noting that costs and investments are being reduced due to the specification of project schedules, while the budget of the Ministry of Defence is being increased by 39 million for aiding Ukraine and for procurements. The Committee did not review Isamaa's proposal to cut central government costs by an additional 200 million due to non-compliance with procedural requirements, and proposed by consensus to conclude the second reading and set November 17, 2025, as the shortened deadline for submitting amendments.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller concluded his presentation, thanked the audience, and subsequently gave the floor to the next questioner or speaker, Aivar Kokk, noting that he also had questions to present.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk thanked them for the substantive summary, but focused on the financial aspect of the motor vehicle tax bills, noting that the revenue from the registration fee falls considerably short of the amount budgeted, and demanded the submission of updated forecast figures before the third reading.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has discussed an amendment to the draft bill regarding the reduction of revenues, and that the ministry will submit the corresponding amendment proposal for the third reading so that the committee can bring it before the chamber.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller briefly gave the floor to Aivar Koka, inviting him to the podium.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk thanked them for the answer but requested clarification regarding the volume of funds to be carried over from 2025 to 2026, asking at the same time whether the presented figure was final or if changes were expected.
Annely Akkermann
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Annely Akkermann confirmed that her knowledge is limited to the figure included in the bill sent for the second reading, and since the Ministry of Finance did not submit any amendments between the readings, she assumes the original sum has remained the same.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller swiftly concluded the debate, noting that no requests to speak had been submitted, and announced that the second reading of Bill 733 was finished without any amendments, setting the new deadline for submission as 17:15 on November 17th of the current year.