Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2025-06-11 20:36
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 189
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 3h 16m
AI Summaries: 189/189 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The second reading of supplementary budget bill No. 651 for the year 2025, initiated by the Government of the Republic, took place in the Riigikogu. The rapporteur for the bill was Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee. The draft legislation provides for an increase in revenues by 26.6 million, expenditures by 46.5 million, and investments by 32.5 million euros, with the main focus (44.2 million euros) being on comprehensive national defense. The Finance Committee discussed five amendments, of which the proposal by the Isamaa faction to reduce government expenditures by 300 million was rejected due to non-compliance with procedural requirements. The Social Democratic Party faction submitted two proposals: to raise the subsistence level (6 million euros) and to abolish kindergarten attendance fees across Estonia (22 million euros), funding this from the government reserve. Both proposals by the Social Democrats were voted down in the chamber. The debate largely focused on the regional policy inequality resulting from the abolition of kindergarten fees and the government's tax policy. The Isamaa and Centre Party factions proposed interrupting the second reading of the bill, but this motion did not find support (34 for, 48 against). The second reading was concluded, setting a new deadline for amendments.
Decisions Made 4
The proposal (No. 2) by the Social Democratic Party faction to reduce the government reserve by 6 million [units] in order to raise the subsistence level was rejected (26 in favor, 47 against).
The proposal (No. 3) by the Social Democratic Party faction to reduce the government reserve by 22 million in order to abolish the kindergarten placement fee was rejected (30 in favor, 47 against).
The motion by the Isamaa and Estonian Centre Party factions to adjourn the second reading of Draft Bill 651 was voted down (34 votes in favor, 48 against).
The second reading of Draft Law 651 was concluded. The deadline for submitting amendments was set for June 13th at 4:00 PM.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Annely Akkermann (Reform Party, government coalition), who presented a report and answered 11 questions. From the opposition, Lauri Läänemets (Social Democratic Party) was highly active, repeatedly raising questions regarding kindergarten placement fees and delivering two faction speeches.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller announced that we would be moving on to the sixth item on the agenda, which involves the second reading of Draft Law 651 concerning the state’s 2025 supplementary budget. He then invited Annely Akkermann, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, to serve as the rapporteur.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Riigikogu Finance Committee reviewed draft supplementary budget No. 651 for 2025, which increases revenues and expenditures primarily to fund comprehensive national defense projects, and addressed the submitted amendments and the committee's procedural decisions.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Arvo Aller, Deputy Chairman, offers his thanks, invites questions, and asks Lauri Läänemets to take the floor.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
I ask why the same logic, according to which the Reform Party and the Social Democrats wish to make kindergarten fees zero, does not apply in Tallinn, and why we are not given a clear answer, given that doing so might attract children to Tallinn from other municipalities and create waiting lists.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The report emphasizes that the abolition of the kindergarten participation fee falls under the jurisdiction of local governments. Furthermore, if children from other municipalities attend kindergartens in Tallinn, Tallinn's costs must be reimbursed. However, other municipalities are able to cover these costs using their own budget revenues, provided they have the political will to do so.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Deputy Speaker calls upon Urmas Reinsalu to speak.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu criticized Tallinn's plan to abolish the four-month kindergarten fee, labeling it populist and linked to the upcoming elections. He emphasized that the budget would not shrink but would actually grow, and he questioned why the Finance Committee failed to support Isamaa's proposal and why this move signals an increase in expenditures.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller briefly says that now is your time.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu emphasizes protecting the intervention of substantive quality.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann stated that Isamaa supports the supplementary budget aimed at strengthening comprehensive national defense, noting that while this will increase the 2025 budget deficit by approximately 40 million euros (0.1% of GDP) and impact the nominal budgetary position of the government sector, these expenditures are necessary given the current security situation.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
This is Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller's request for Aivar Sõerd to take the floor.
Aivar Sõerd
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
I am confident that the committee was correct in not accepting the Isamaa amendment due to its generality. Furthermore, I question how the planned savings of 1.5 to 2 million euros allocated for SKAIS development—which are sourced from reductions in the Ministry of Social Affairs’ operating expenditures—can be effective in areas such as creating a health-promoting environment and implementing people-centered healthcare, when the budget lacks the specific corresponding line items for these activities.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann explains that the budget is multi-layered, and the savings on travel and development expenses are merely justifications. The money is being moved between programs and operational areas to ensure SKAIS functions, so nothing will be left undone, although business trips will decrease.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller invited Helmen Kütt to speak.
Helmen Kütt
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Helmen Kütt asked how the commission voted on the two amendments proposed by the Social Democrats—specifically regarding the kindergarten place fee and raising the subsistence level—and requested the details of the roll-call votes.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann stated that during the first vote, it was recommended that the committee's proposal be disregarded. Voting in favor of this recommendation were Andrei Korobeinik and Riina Sikkut, while those voting against were herself, Diana Ingerainen, Maris Lauri, Tanel Tein, and Mart Võrklaev (there were no abstentions). The second proposal, concerning 22 million euros from the reserve for abolishing local government kindergarten placement fees, was supported by Andrei Korobeinik, Kersti Sarapuu, and Priit Sibul. Those voting against were herself, Diana Ingerainen, Maris Lauri, Tanel Tein, and Mart Võrklaev (there were no abstentions).
Andre Hanimägi
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Andre Hanimägi emphasized that early childhood education must be free in Estonia as a state matter, asked whether the non-support for the Social Democrats' proposal to waive childcare fees was technical or substantive, and raised the differences between local governments and a legal question related to Tallinn, while simultaneously asking what the committee's discussion entailed.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The speech was brief and contained only a request to invite Andre Hanimägi to speak.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann said that the issue of Tallinn is not being discussed and the Tallinn draft bill has not been submitted, but every local government has the opportunity to abolish the kindergarten placement fee, and the state should not compel them, because truly free services do not exist and the taxpayer pays for them. Furthermore, the autonomy of local governments allows them to decide for themselves—something she does not wish to interfere with.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The announcement is simply a request for Reili Rand to come forward.
Reili Rand
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Reeli Rand emphasizes in Hiiumaa that the kindergarten place fee is very low and the municipality also covers children's food costs, but the situation of local governments varies, and state aid is necessary. She then asks the Reform Party whether the opportunity to access a kindergarten that supports a child's development, and the ability for parents to reconcile their work and family life, must depend on the financial means of the family or the local government.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann emphasizes that every parent must have the opportunity to enroll their child in kindergarten, and local municipalities have an obligation to provide kindergarten and childcare services so that parents can participate in the labor market.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller makes a request to Anti Allas.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The debate within the committee about increasing the subsistence level highlighted that the soaring inflation of recent years no longer guarantees a minimum standard of living for everyone. Arguments were put forward and the necessity was recognized, yet nothing was done, and the question was raised as to when it would finally be realized.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Riina Sikkut told the committee that the subsistence level was last raised in 2022 by 50 euros through a supplementary budget due to the rising cost of living, but she added that this increase never actually covered the minimum cost of living; Regina Vällik noted that the current supplementary budget does not support the creation of permanent expenditures, adding that the Minister of Finance has supported raising the subsistence level and plans to implement it as part of the autumn budget process.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Jaak Aab to take the floor.
AI Summary
Jaak Aab speaks briefly about kindergarten fees, highlights the differences between Rae municipality and Tallinn, and asks whether the Ministry of Social Affairs' proposal to withdraw the operating support intended for the Tallinn Joint Hospital public limited company means that a decision regarding the hospital will not be made this year.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann stated that funding is not needed this year, but the processes are continuing, and the discussion will not progress to the point where the appropriation of funds would be necessary. Furthermore, the local councils decide the kindergarten fees for Rae municipality and the city of Tallinn based on the autonomy of local government, a matter over which the Riigikogu has no jurisdiction.
Heljo Pikhof
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Heljo Pikhof criticizes the Reform Party's new tax policy, bringing up the example of Tallinn Deputy Mayor Pere's statement that decisions must be made before funding sources are found, and asks whether anything has fundamentally changed in this approach and why a supplementary budget is necessary, also referencing the 81-euro kindergarten fee in Tartu and the Reform Party's long-term governance.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar called upon Heljo Pikhof to speak.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He stresses that decisions concerning budgetary matters—including the amount of the kindergarten place fee or its complete removal—are made by the local government council. This is their autonomous decision, and it cannot be commented upon from the floor of the Riigikogu.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invited Andre Hanimägi to speak.
Andre Hanimägi
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Andre Hanimägi emphasizes the autonomy of local governments but asks whether the state will provide them with the opportunity and additional funding, and why the amendment to the bill, which would have guaranteed this, did not receive support.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The government currently does not see any possibility of taking on additional expenditures for the state budget, but local municipalities have their own budgets, which they are free to use autonomously to reduce kindergarten tuition fees, and we will not be issuing them any mandates from here.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Urmas Reinsalu to take the floor.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu brought up the issue of the car tax, highlighting the confusion that has arisen among families and people with disabilities, as well as the Prime Minister’s promise to either compensate them or reduce the payments. He then asked why the projected car tax revenue hasn't been included in the supplementary budget, and what the rationale behind that decision is.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann said that currently, the collection of the car tax should not be reduced before the conclusion of the coalition negotiations and the drafting of the bill. The first payment must be made on June 15th, and if the bill reaches the Riigikogu and establishes a new situation for tax calculation, it must include relief measures for people with disabilities and families with minor children, as well as a refund mechanism for the prepayment account.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman asks that Ester Karuse be invited to speak.
Ester Karuse
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Ester Karuse notes that the supplementary budget is primarily a collection of technical adjustments that does not alleviate people's everyday difficulties in making ends meet, and calls on the government to increase the subsistence level or offer targeted relief measures to vulnerable groups, taking into account the ongoing inflation, the slowdown in real wage growth, and regional disparities, for example in Valga and Southeast Estonia.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Comprehensive national defense is at the heart of this supplementary budget, and the people of Valga, Põlva, and Võru will benefit from it when both the state and they themselves are better protected.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar calls upon Reili Rand to speak.
Reili Rand
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Reili Rand pointed out that the state budget is constrained and families are facing growing financial difficulties. She emphasized that kindergarten place fees vary based on residence and local municipality, and inquired whether the proceedings had considered supplementary measures to enhance family well-being, such as school meal subsidies, which would guarantee children at least one quality, filling meal daily.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The supplementary budget measures are targeted, and the primary objective is strengthening comprehensive national defense. Furthermore, security is vital for all families throughout Estonia.
Helmen Kütt
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Helmen Kütt stresses that the subsistence benefit, which is being raised through the supplementary budget, constitutes needs-based assistance for the most vulnerable, noting that the benefit was also increased in 2022.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Helmen Kütt to take the floor.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Subsistence Benefit is the lowest-tier form of support, and pensioners are not part of its target group. However, their purchasing power is set to increase this year because the indexation of pensions is outpacing price growth.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman called Züleyxa Izmailova to the stage.
Züleyxa Izmailova
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Züleyxa Izmailova stresses that the decrease in income for many families and the permanent implementation of the temporary VAT increase will worsen the financial situation of households. She calls on the Reform Party to fulfill its 2019 promise to abolish kindergarten fees and questions how, simultaneously, there is a lack of funds for national defense, yet the gambling tax is being lowered instead of reducing the VAT on food.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann said that the budget does not address the rise in VAT, and emphasized, following three crises and against the backdrop of changing NATO strategy, that significantly more must be spent on national defense, and to achieve this, taxes must be raised and other desired projects must be foregone.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar turned to Heljo Pikhof and said, "Please."
Heljo Pikhof
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Heljo Pikhof stresses that lowering the tax burden, particularly eliminating the kindergarten co-payment, would assist many families with children, and she questions whether the Reform Party's tax policy has shifted and if similar measures will be included in the next supplementary budget.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The report states that the kindergarten attendance fee is a charge, not a tax, and local municipalities have the right to waive it; Pärtel-Peeter Pere is a member of the Tallinn City Government, not a member of the Riigikogu, and if the city council decides this way, it could give him wind in his sails, but it cannot be assessed from the Riigikogu podium.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas expressed concern regarding the delayed increase of the subsistence level, pointing out that petty thefts involving foodstuffs (such as eggs) have increased in his social circle over the last six months. He then asked what measures would be taken before the conclusion of the budget strategy process and whether it is acceptable to leave people struggling to make ends meet in this situation.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
This is a very short request, the words of which are "Anti Allas, please."
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Raising the subsistence level is a long-term process requiring a four-year budget strategy, and additional funding is not well suited for it because ministries have submitted numerous supplementary requests that exceed the cost desired by taxpayers.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Hussar asks Peeter Ernits to come up to the stage.
Peeter Ernits
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Ernits accuses the chairman and the coalition of ridiculing real concerns (poverty and the lack of kindergarten places) and throwing two amendment proposals into the trash, noting that other factions have also abandoned their proposals, and asks: have you no shame?
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann greets her colleague Peeter and says there is no shame.
Tiit Maran
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The supplementary budget reduces the financial resources of the Environmental Board, which creates a conflict with the possibilities for implementing the Nature Conservation Act, the Climate Act, and the Forest Act, as well as the ability to contract experts. This also increases the workload, meaning people will ask why the work isn't being done, even though the agency lacks the necessary means.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Tiit Maran to take the floor.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Ministry of Climate submitted proposals for amendments concerning its subordinate agency, including restructuring and previous IT purchases. These are the details for which the Minister must be trusted, and which are recommended for discussion in the environmental committee to obtain clearer answers.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman called Züleyxa Izmailova to the stage.
Züleyxa Izmailova
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The speaker emphasizes, in the context of the state supplementary budget, that the Reform Party has the opportunity to help Estonian families and waive kindergarten fees, but argues that due to the crises, the state must not take on additional burdens. He/She then asks why the reduction of the gambling tax has been favored, why the VAT on foodstuffs is not being lowered, and what the party's economic policy logic is.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann said that the 2025 budget anticipates a significant increase in gambling tax revenue, the core reason for which is the lowering of the remote gambling tax. This revenue will be allocated to the basketball arena in Tartu, to cultural projects financed by the gambling tax, and to cover general expenditures. However, this does not affect the current year, as this year's tax increased and no supplementary budget is being planned.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Hussar asks Peeter Ernits to take the floor.
Peeter Ernits
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Ernits says he won't ask for details, and asks Annely how many of the 101 colleagues understand the supplementary budget and where the money is being reallocated from.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann emphasizes that the Estonian budget is highly transparent, with all invoices and accounts accessible via the Ministry of Finance's dedicated program and website. Consequently, anyone can understand it by delving into the details, and assistance can be requested if necessary. However, the effort and time colleagues dedicate are essential for truly grasping the matter.
Ester Karuse
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Ester Karuse stated that while allocating 5% for national defense is understandable, the government should raise the subsistence minimum or implement targeted relief measures for vulnerable groups, as rising prices are making it difficult for many people to cope financially.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar addresses Ester Karuse and asks her.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
I completely agree that raising the subsistence level is appropriate, and funding for it will be allocated in next year's budget. Pensioners are not among the recipients of the subsistence benefit, and although pensions increased through indexation more than this year's inflation, the total number of subsistence benefit recipients is only about twenty thousand, and the amount itself is small.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Helir-Valdor Seeder to speak.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Helir-Valdor Seeder criticizes the cooperation between the Social Democrats and the Reform Party and their failure to deliver on their promises, and asks who and when it was decided to build a basketball arena in Tartu using funds from the gambling tax.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann stated that the person preparing the draft legislation has publicly confirmed this. She added that even though no formal decision has been made yet, the decision has been taken to begin drafting the bill, and Tanel Tein, who has spoken extensively about this in public, will be the one to do it.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman announces that Helir-Valdor Seeder is presenting the second question.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
He/She emphasized that the funding has already been allocated and is designated for the construction of a basketball arena in Tartu, meaning it’s past the proposal stage, and he/she wants firm assurance that the hall will actually materialize.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann explained to Züleyxa that the gambling tax is increasing this year and the revenue generated is planned for the 2025 budget. Furthermore, a draft bill is currently underway to lower the tax, the success of which requires the support of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). Additionally, there is a plan for a basketball arena being spearheaded by Tanel Tein.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
This address is simply a plea to Lauri Laats: "Lauri Laats, please!"
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The speaker argues that tax hikes are reducing people's purchasing power, pointing out that the value of the consumer basket is nearly identical when comparing the first quarters of 2018 and 2025, and asks whether relying on subsistence benefits from the social services department is truly the answer.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The average purchasing power has recovered and surpassed 2019 levels. Wage growth is outpacing inflation, although this is not true for all salaries, and a portion of the 26% tax includes inflation-adjusted fees that are actually lower than the current inflation rate.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman thanked the presenter and announced that there were no further questions.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Annely Akkermann thanks sincerely.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman opens the debate and invites colleague Heljo Pikhof to the Riigikogu podium.
Heljo Pikhof
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Social Democrats submitted an amendment proposal to the state supplementary budget aimed at abolishing kindergarten place fees in all municipalities until the end of 2025. They are allocating 22 million euros to cover the costs for four months, with the goal of making basic education free for everyone in Estonia, not just in Tallinn. Furthermore, they are demanding a clear government vision and the planning of funding sources for the coming years.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar requests three minutes of additional time.
Heljo Pikhof
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The report emphasizes that early childhood education must be completely free, and the state must cover kindergarten fees to reduce regional inequality and educational stratification, thereby ensuring equal opportunities for all children.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman offers his thanks, invites Urmas Reinsalu to the podium, and requests three minutes of additional time.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu confirms that the current budget increases state expenditures and creates a permanent deficit, which Isamaa does not support, and is therefore submitting a motion to reject the proceedings. He emphasizes that the necessary expenditures for comprehensive national defense must be financed by redistributing the existing budget, not by incurring additional costs.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
He thanks the audience and appreciates their time.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu says that real people, not virtual people or computer game people, are falling victim to their poor policy, and the essence is 'Everyone loses with us.'
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Next, Lauri Laats is invited to the Riigikogu rostrum.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats claims that people's purchasing power is not increasing and the grocery basket is actually empty because food prices have risen by over 40%. People are buying lower-value products. At the same time, he criticizes the car tax, the non-fulfillment of budget promises, and cuts to regional transport, demanding real adjustments that would help families in rural areas.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
He is asking for three extra minutes.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats criticizes the tax increases implemented by the coalition and the Reform Party, as well as the cuts to kindergarten subsidies. He questions why these measures were necessary, promises that the Centre Party will provide free kindergarten places both in Tallinn and nationwide, and accuses his opponents of hypocrisy, demanding that the reading of the supplementary budget be halted in order to reduce bureaucracy and administrative costs.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Speaker then invited colleague Helmen Kütt to the Riigikogu podium.
Helmen Kütt
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Helmen Kütt submitted two amendments with the supplementary budget: the first proposes raising the subsistence threshold from 200 euros to 250 euros, which would enter into force in September (or September 1st as a compromise), and the second is an amendment concerning kindergarten placement fees, aimed at guaranteeing equal conditions for all children across Estonia and simplifying access to subsistence benefits.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman thanks [the previous speaker] and next invites his colleague, Peeter Ernits, to the podium.
Peeter Ernits
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Ernits warns that the issue of the state budget and the economy is dangerously out of control, and the people are getting poorer because most parliamentarians do not understand the substantive meaning of the budget, and the opposition failed to push through significant changes. He adds that if elections were held, there would be about 20 MPs in the hall, with the remaining 81 being held hostage by those 20.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman asks if the participants want extra time.
Peeter Ernits
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
He replied that it would last a couple of minutes.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar announced that he would add three minutes of additional time to the discussion.
Peeter Ernits
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Ernits points out that the situation is abnormal: power is virtual, support is minimal, and the budget is modest, and the country won't benefit if politicians simply steamroll their opponents.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Speaker Lauri Hussar invited Reili Rand to speak and requested three minutes of extra time.
Reili Rand
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The state protects you not only through defense systems and governing authorities, but also by ensuring people’s well-being and providing children with opportunities for development. Therefore, the Social Democrats propose abolishing kindergarten fees in all local governments and standardizing family benefits to reduce inequality and ensure equal development opportunities for all children.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Speaker thanks the assembly and invites Züleyxa Izmailova to the Riigikogu podium to deliver her address.
Züleyxa Izmailova
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Züleyxa Izmailova is calling for the abolition of kindergarten attendance fees across Estonia, arguing that this ensures a fair livelihood for families and strengthens national defense. To this end, she is submitting the Social Democrats' supplementary budget amendment proposal, contrasting it with the Reform Party's populist promises.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Speaker thanks [the previous speaker] and now yields the floor to colleague Andre Hanimägi at the Riigikogu rostrum.
Andre Hanimägi
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Andre Hanimägi expressed profound sadness that the Finance Committee failed to support the Social Democrats' proposals aimed at helping families. He also criticized Lauri Laats's comments, stressing simultaneously that local government autonomy must guarantee balanced development across the whole of Estonia, rather than focusing solely on Tallinn.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
He is asking for two extra minutes.
Andre Hanimägi
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Andre Hanimägi claims that the tax reform will deepen inter-regional income inequality and will particularly affect Southeast Estonia. He calls for the nationwide abolition of kindergarten fees and an increase in subsistence benefits in order to reduce disparities and keep life viable outside of Tallinn as well.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanked everyone and announced Mart Maastik as the next speaker.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Maastik criticizes both the opposition and the ruling coalition for hypocrisy, emphasizing that the only true solution is the well-being of children, cutting state administrative costs, and critically reviewing immigration and energy policy to prevent the demographic crisis.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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He is asking for three extra minutes.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Mart Maastik says that Isamaa submitted a proposal to cut state expenditures by 300 million, but it never reached the discussion stage. He argues that genuine cuts are only possible by lowering the level of services, because tax hikes have driven the economy into recession. Therefore, he cannot approve such a budget and recommends consigning it to the dustbin of history.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Thank you. Next, colleague Riina Sikkut will take the floor.
Riina Sikkut
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Riina Sikkut stressed the necessity of a supplementary budget, which should focus on raising the subsistence level up to 200 euros and abolishing kindergarten fees nationwide. She emphasized this is crucial because the cost of living has increased and regional inequalities are widening, even though fixed incomes do not cover fixed costs and solutions must be sought.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar asks the organizers to grant three minutes of extra time.
Riina Sikkut
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Riina Sikkut emphasizes the necessity of considering the long-term impacts of decisions, even when dealing with the supplementary budget. She calls for support for amendments that propose raising the subsistence level and abolishing kindergarten fees nationwide, while simultaneously criticizing the delay of socially crucial steps until future budgets or the period following the elections.
Riina Sikkut
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Riina Sikkut stresses that the long-term effects of decisions must be considered and addressed gradually within the supplementary budget. Furthermore, besides raising the subsistence level, she is also weighing an amendment proposal to abolish kindergarten fees nationwide, noting that delaying these solutions until after the 2027 elections is not reasonable, and an honest discussion should happen sooner.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanked the audience and introduced the next speaker, Madis Kallas.
Madis Kallas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Madis Kallas emphasizes the stark inequality of Estonian regional policy, where Tallinn, the wealthiest local government, is considering abolishing kindergarten placement fees with the support of a supplementary budget, while the remaining 78 municipalities completely lack the capacity to do so. He believes that such a focus deepens regional imbalance and calls for the abolition of kindergarten fees across all of Estonia using state budget funds, in order to ensure responsible and more equitable regional development.
Madis Kallas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Madis Kallas highlighted the significant regional disparity and the role of Tallinn as the largest center providing jobs and services, and called for considering the abolition of kindergarten tuition fees across Estonia, funded by the state budget, in order to ensure equal opportunities, address the challenges related to teacher compensation, and promote regional balance.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Speaker thanks [the previous speaker] and invites colleague Ester Karuse to come to the Riigikogu rostrum.
Ester Karuse
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Karuse claims that the supplementary budget increases debt and inflation and places a heavy burden on working people, because tax hikes and the abandonment of corporate profit taxation funnel revenue to the rich and large corporations, while tax revenue from major corporations remains uncollected. Consequently, this is an irresponsible and unjust fiscal policy, and Estonia deserves better.
Ester Karuse
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Ester Karuse sharply criticized the government's supplementary budget, arguing that it represents an ideological choice that deepens inequality. She claims the budget favors the wealthy (for instance, by abolishing the corporate profit tax and coddling banks) while unfairly burdening working people with tax increases (VAT and income tax). Although the Social Democrats support a robust security policy and increased defense spending, they stress that such spending must have fair and sustainable funding, rather than relying on borrowed money or cuts to education and healthcare. Consequently, they refuse to support the supplementary budget.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar now invites the next speaker, Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The speaker accuses the Social Democrats of hypocrisy, recalling how they, while in power, cut support for families with children, raised taxes, and abolished free public transport. They are now attempting to speak of concern again, even as the free kindergarten initiative in Tallinn is being hampered by the costs associated with planting trees. The speaker emphasizes that the coalition of the Centre Party, the Reform Party, and Eesti 200 has step-by-step implemented promises such as free school lunches and public transport.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar requests additional time, noting that the lively discussion among colleagues is distracting the presenter, and asks everyone to focus on what the presenter is saying.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart stressed the Center Party's firm and unwavering support for free kindergarten in Tallinn, while simultaneously criticizing opponents for political opportunism. She asserted that it is the Center Party that has secured Tallinn's budgetary position, which makes it possible to implement this policy and make it permanent, both locally and nationally, once they come to power.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart confirms that the Centre Party promises and is committed to making free kindergarten permanent, both in Tallinn and nationwide, and will ensure this is implemented once they come into power.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The speaker thanks the assembly and invites Anti Allas to the Riigikogu rostrum, and requests three minutes of additional time.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas, representing the Social Democrats, emphasizes the urgent need to raise the subsistence level, citing the growing number of food thefts as evidence of deepening difficulties in making ends meet. He warns that the ability to subsist is a direct security issue, which is just as important as national defense, while simultaneously criticizing the opposition parties (especially the Centre Party) for their failure to unite and resist the government’s misguided policies.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas emphasized that livelihood is security, and the supplementary budget must be directed toward raising the subsistence threshold, because growing food theft and general dissatisfaction threaten the stability of society. He further called on the opposition to jointly implement this change, rather than blaming one another.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced that this was not the proper format: the presenter must finish first, and others can only take the floor afterward. He then asked Anti Allas to continue.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas says that the country's current situation has been caused by smoke and mirrors and the populism of Isamaa, which are driving up inflation and increasing spending, and we can only escape this by working together, united, without blaming each other.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas sharply criticizes the populism of Isamaa, which he argues has driven the country into a poor state, generating costs and inflation and employing deceptive tactics. He emphasizes that escaping this situation requires unified strength and cooperation, not mutual blame, while highlighting the honesty of the Social Democrats in describing the country's true condition.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar says that although he hasn't rung the bell yet, we will soon start ringing the bell.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas is calling on opposition parties to join forces to find the necessary revenue to sustain the state. He proposes implementing a fair progressive income tax as a solution, which would generate an additional 700 million euros annually by taxing higher incomes, for example, starting from 3,500 euros. Furthermore, he stresses the need to reform local government financing to ensure balanced development and the availability of services (such as free kindergarten) in every corner of Estonia, not just in wealthier regions. He concludes by asking for support for the Social Democrats' proposals for the fair governance of the country.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas calls on the opposition to jointly clarify where the funding for the state and services originates, to advocate for a fairly progressive income tax, and to emphasize that by building cohesively and ensuring balanced development, life will improve in all parts of Estonia.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanked the previous speaker and then called Tiit Maran to the Riigikogu rostrum.
Tiit Maran
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Tiit Maran emphasizes that while green measures are crucial, the focus on the city of Tallinn, the promises of free kindergarten spots, and the subsequent failure to deliver on those promises have generated inequality and eroded trust among coalition partners.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi thanked the assembly and informed them that every member of the Riigikogu may take the floor once. Following this, Urmas Reinsalu requested the floor and eight minutes of additional time on behalf of the Isamaa faction.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Speaking in parliament, Urmas Reinsalu stated that the VAT hike set to take effect on July 1st must be cancelled, the supplementary budget—which increases administrative costs—must be withdrawn, and state budget expenditure must be cut to ease inflation and improve Estonia's economic outlook.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu sharply criticizes the government's policy, which introduces new taxes to cover the deepening budget deficit while administrative costs continue to rise. He argues that this contradictory and "loser-like" approach has turned Estonia into the European champion of inflation and recession. Consequently, he demands a fundamental change, specifically the revocation of the VAT increase scheduled for July and the supplementary budget that increases governing expenditures, along with overall cost reduction.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi says he has heard it.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu accuses the government of lying and fostering a crisis of trust. He emphasizes that two years of dishonest politics have created a situation requiring a fundamental path forward—one that repairs the Estonian economy and restores hope to the people, particularly the young generation.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The speaker thanks Mr. Reinsalu.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
He notes that perhaps this is the best way to end, and gives thanks.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi thanks [the assembly] and invites Lauri Läänemets to take the floor.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He asks for three minutes of extra time.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The speech lasts eight minutes.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets criticizes the 30-year neoliberal right-wing economic policy championed by the Reform Party and Isamaa, which has created inequality and a regressive tax system where the rich are taxed lightly and the poor heavily, dragging the Estonian economy into the mire. He stresses the need for a fundamental change in direction that would ensure everyone a fair share of societal wealth, while simultaneously criticizing the Reform Party’s failed political maneuvering regarding the abolition of the Tallinn kindergarten fee and calling for support for the Social Democrats’ proposal to establish free kindergartens across all of Estonia.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets emphasized that Estonia needs a fair economic and tax policy that jointly creates and increases wealth, rather than a regressive right-wing model. He stressed that free kindergarten places must be guaranteed nationwide, along with raising the limits for subsistence benefits, in order to share economic growth fairly and reduce inequality.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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This short address is a thank you and a request to Vadim Belobrovtsev.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Belobrovtsev focused on two topics: the Tallinn Centre Party’s proposal last year to abolish the kindergarten placement fee (kohatasu) and the political debate that arose from it, as well as the desire for free kindergarten services both in Tallinn and nationwide. However, he criticized Tiit Maran’s tree planting campaign and its 2.4–2.5 million euro expenditure, asking parents whether they would prefer trees or the abolition of the fee. He emphasized that Tallinn is already green enough as a ‘green city,’ and this money should not be merely a part of an election campaign.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Vadim Belobrovtsev is focusing on the issue of abolishing kindergarten fees, pointing out that his party's previous proposal was rejected by those currently in power. He expresses skepticism that the topic has resurfaced just before the elections for the sole purpose of campaigning. Furthermore, he criticizes the 2.4 million euro tree planting campaign, arguing that this money should instead be allocated to eliminating the fees, as that would provide greater assistance to families than planting trees in an already green Tallinn.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi thanks [everyone] for the efficient use of time and invites Mart Võrklaev to come up now to deliver his address.
Mart Võrklaev
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Mart Võrklaev refuted the Social Democrats' claim regarding the 170-euro kindergarten fee in Rae municipality, confirming the actual charge is 132 euros and 90 cents. He added that the Social Democrats will not gain power in Rae municipality, and thus the 170-euro fee will not be implemented there.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi explains that Jaak Aab can take the floor immediately if he has not yet spoken, but he can only make a formal rejoinder if he has already spoken.
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Jaak Aab emphasized the disparity in the tax burden within Rae municipality, citing the cost of kindergarten fees as an example. He also referenced IMF recommendations for implementing progressive income tax and a property tax, and asserted that low taxes do not boost the economy or welfare. Instead, they burden middle and lower-income individuals, which is why a reform of the tax structure is necessary.
AI Summary
Jaak Aab sharply criticizes the Reform Party's tax policy, stressing that low taxes have failed to guarantee either economic growth or the well-being of the populace. Drawing on long-standing IMF recommendations, he is calling for a complete overhaul of the tax system, moving towards a progressive income tax, a corporate profit tax, and a wealth tax, all aimed at easing the excessive burden currently placed on middle and lower-income earners.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Urmas Reinsalu is requested to deliver a response address during the speech.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu stated that the Estonian government is performing poorly and its policies fail to serve the interests of the people. He added that Isamaa does not support the Reform Party’s obsessive focus on tax hikes, stressing that the sheer accumulation of tax changes fuels the crisis of confidence, and political governance needs immediate improvement.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi expresses his thanks and notes that Lauri Läänemets has already taken the floor, and now invites the next speaker to speak on behalf of the Social Democratic Party Faction.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets asks for three minutes of caution.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi noted that the speech would last eight minutes.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets emphasized that Estonia must put an end to the dogma of flat taxation, implement a progressive income tax, and increase investments in education and healthcare in order to improve people's standard of living and boost the competitiveness of the Estonian economy.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets (Social Democrat) welcomes the start of an honest tax debate but sharply criticizes the government’s supplementary budget and the right-wing economic dogma that perpetuates an unfair and regressive uniform tax system. He emphasizes that current policy is devastating families (e.g., the high VAT on food) and demands a progressive income tax and greater investments in people (education, health), arguing that only this will ensure long-term economic growth and help prevent the formation of a class society, which the far-right approach is currently deepening.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi concluded the discussions and asked Madis Kallas to present a question to the presiding officer of the session.
Madis Kallas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Madis Kallas praised Urmas Reinsalu’s speech but questioned whether interruptions are acceptable and, if they occur, whether the speaker is granted additional time, referencing Anti Allas, who had spoken before Reinsalu approached the podium, and stressed that interruptions are certainly not acceptable.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi said that emotions are part of politics and their level is normal, and as long as they do not disturb the speaker, he tolerates them and will, if necessary, grant the speaker extra time (30 seconds or a minute). However, he did not follow Anti Allas's presentation and therefore cannot comment further on it, and Urmas Reinsalu also posed a question to the chairman.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi, who was chairing the session, confirmed that although emotions are inherent to politics and are at a normal level, he would intervene only if they began to disrupt the presenter. He promised to definitely grant the presenter extra time (30 seconds or a minute) if the debate caused a time shortage, though he could not comment on Anti Allas's specific presentation.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu said that he supports your interpretation and considers granting additional time entirely appropriate, noting at the same time that Madise’s reference was slightly reproachful, and he apologizes if his remark bothered anyone, but stresses that we must understand what is being cooked up today, including one billion euros in additional tax hikes over a four-year period.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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This means that the discussion is already outside the scope of the procedures.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu asks whether these decisions made today will impede the Estonian people in the future, and apologizes if this disturbs anyone in the parliament hall.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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During the review of the amendments, four proposals were submitted. The Finance Committee wishes to fully accept the first of these, while the faction of the Social Democratic Party wishes to reject the second. Lauri Läänemets, you have the floor!
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets thanked everyone and asked them to vote in favor of this amendment.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi first had to call the chamber to order before putting to a vote Amendment Proposal No. 2 to Draft Bill 651, submitted by the Social Democrats, which the leading committee had decided to disregard.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Amendment No. 2 to Draft Act 651 was submitted by the faction of the Social Democratic Party, and the leading committee decided not to take it into consideration, regarding which a position is requested to be taken and a vote held.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The proposal received 26 votes in favor, 47 against, and 0 abstentions, and consequently failed to find support; amendment no. 3, submitted by the faction of the Social Democratic Party, was disregarded by the decision of the leading committee.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He thanks the Presiding Officer and requests a vote on the amendment.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi announced that Amendment Proposal No. 3, submitted by the Social Democratic Party faction, would be put to a vote. He noted that the leading committee had decided to disregard it, and asked everyone to take a position and cast their vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi announced that the proposed amendments failed to gain the support of the Riigikogu (30 votes in favor, 47 against). Two similar proposals, submitted by the Isamaa and EK parliamentary groups, seek to terminate the second reading of Bill 651, a matter which will require a decision in the upcoming vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The Riigikogu did not support Bill 652 in the second reading and concluded the sixth item on the agenda. Concurrently, 42 members of the Riigikogu submitted a motion of no confidence against the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. The government wishes to discuss this tomorrow as the first item on the agenda, which the Chairman added to the schedule.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced that the Riigikogu failed to find support for one proposal and thus concluded the second reading of Bill 651. However, the main announcement concerned the motion of no confidence filed by 42 MPs against Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta, which, by decision of the Speaker of the Riigikogu, was added to tomorrow's sitting agenda as the first item.
Lauri Läänemets
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Läänemets asks the presiding officer whether the first item on the agenda will take place after the foreign guest's address and whether he will not be left waiting.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
If the Polish Parliament Speaker's speech goes ahead, it will take place before the motion of no confidence, as it is part of the formal execution of the session. The attendance check will be carried out after the speech, and only after that will the session commence.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu stated that prior to the discussion regarding the no-confidence vote for the government member, the Parliament's Board must guarantee access to four specific documents: the Security Police Board's directive or analysis, the Police and Border Guard Board's classified analysis, the assessment provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the calculation from the Ministry of Justice. He added that these documents should be made available tomorrow morning before 10 a.m.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu emphasizes that although a motion of no confidence against a government member is common in parliamentary practice, the necessary informational basis for deputies to hold a serious dialogue is currently absent. Therefore, he asks the presiding officer of the session to ensure that, before tomorrow's debate, members of parliament are able to review four crucial documents—in accordance with state secret procedures. These documents include the classified analyses from KAPO and the PPA, as well as the PwC assessment, which have been repeatedly requested but have not yet been provided.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi said that the Department of Proceedings has received information and will share it with the members of the Riigikogu, but he couldn't confidently say what is possible and what is not.