The Oaths of the Members of the Government of the Republic
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-03-25 12:04
Total Speeches: 11
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 6m
AI Summaries: 11/11 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
Analysis
Summary
The focus of the agenda item was the swearing-in ceremony of the new members of the Republic of Estonia's Government. The meeting leader announced the decision of the Republic’s President dated March 24th of this year, number 531, by which five new ministers were appointed. The new ministers are Andres Sutt as Minister of Energy and Environment, Hendrik Johannes Terras as Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, Igor Taro as Minister of the Interior, Karmen Joller as Minister of Social Affairs, and Kuldar Leis as Minister of Infrastructure. All of the appointed ministers took the sacred oath individually, pledging to remain faithful to the constitutional order of the Republic of Estonia and to dedicate their efforts to the well-being and security of the future of the Estonian people. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the meeting leader announced a five-minute recess so that members of the Riigikogu could congratulate the new ministers.
Decisions Made 1
Decisions were not made.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Today, the ministerial appointments will be read aloud pursuant to the President of the Republic's March 24 decision No. 531, according to which Andres Sutt has been appointed Minister of Energy and Environment, Hendrik Johannes Terras as Minister of Regional Development and Agriculture, Igor Taro as Minister of the Interior, Karmen Joller as Minister of Social Affairs, and Kuldar Leis as Minister of Infrastructure.
Energeetika- ja keskkonnaminister Andres Sutt
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Having assumed the duties of a member of the Government of the Republic, I am aware of the responsibility to the Republic of Estonia and to my conscience, and I solemnly pledge to remain faithful to the constitutional order and to devote my strength to the welfare of the Estonian people and to securing their future.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The vice-chairman Toomas Kivimägi asks Hendrik Johannes Terrast to come and speak.
Regionaal- ja põllumajandusminister Hendrik Johannes Terras
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As a member of the Government of the Republic, I affirm that I take responsibility for the Republic of Estonia and before my conscience, and I solemnly vow to remain faithful to the constitutional order and to devote my strength to ensuring the welfare and future of the Estonian people.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The vice-chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Igor Tarot to perform.
Siseminister Igor Taro
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Interior Minister Igor Taro solemnly pledged to remain faithful to the Estonian constitutional order and to devote his strength to the well-being and future of the Estonian people.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The deputy chairman Toomas Kivimägi asks Karmen Joller to take the floor.
Sotsiaalminister Karmen Joller
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Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller reaffirmed before the Riigikogu her fidelity to Estonia's constitutional order and her commitment to the well-being and future of the Estonian people.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The deputy chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Kuldar Leisi onto the stage.
Taristuminister Kuldar Leis
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He stated that by fulfilling the duties of a government member he takes responsibility before the Republic of Estonia and before his conscience, and solemnly pledges to remain faithful to the constitutional order and to devote his strength to the welfare and future of the Estonian people.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi announces that he will preside for five minutes and believes that members of the Riigikogu will wish the new ministers well.