Investigation into the dissemination of misleading information to the public (no. 765)
Session: XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Date: 2025-06-16 22:06
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 9
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 19m
AI Summaries: 9/9 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The inquiry presented within the Riigikogu's fifth agenda item concerned the dissemination of misleading information relating to events in December 2023 and the subsequent period, and the alleged involvement of Russian special services in a hybrid operation. At the center of the inquiry presented by Member of the Riigikogu Riina Solman was the accuracy of information, the clarity of sources and roles, and the question of whether the public was informed earlier about misleading statements or claims presented from a biased perspective. The inquiry also raised questions about the scope of controls, the extent of classified information, and potential connections to political motives, and its impact on public trust in security forces.
Decisions Made 1
No specific political decisions were made during today's session; answers were given to questions, and further steps and clarifications will depend on the continuation and the data being gathered.
Most Active Speaker
Most active speaker: Riina Solman – Member of the Riigikogu. Political orientation/position: other (not clearly defined as belonging to a left- or right-wing faction).
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The speech introduces the interpellation submitted by Riina Solman on May 6, 2025, concerning the dissemination of misleading information to the public. Riina Solman will serve as the rapporteur.
Riina Solman
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Riina Solman praised the strong cooperation among internal security agencies and the importance of learning from mistakes, but presented a critical overview regarding the coverage of the vehicle attacks potentially linked to a Russian special services hybrid operation, and posed several questions to the Minister of the Interior concerning the accuracy, honesty, and transparency of the communication.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller offered his thanks and informed that the Minister of the Interior, Igor Taro, would be responding to the inquiry.
Siseminister Igor Taro
AI Summary
Speaking before the Riigikogu, Interior Minister Igor Taro stated that the Security Police had uncovered a planned Russian influence operation, directly notified its targets, and ensured sensitive personal data remains protected for up to 75 years. He added that the ongoing criminal proceedings are continuing, stressing that the information provided regarding the attack was accurate and the public has been informed.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller thanks the participants, states that there are no questions, opens the debate, and calls upon Riina Solman.
Riina Solman
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Riina Solman said that although answers to the inquiry were provided, the matter causes concern and demands clear and honest answers, because the accusations regarding the Russian special services' commission and the false data concerning the car's ownership could shape the political narrative and jeopardize public confidence in the security institutions.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Deputy Chairman thanks [the assembly/previous speaker] and asks that the floor be given to Henn Põlluaas.
Henn Põlluaas
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Henn Põlluaas emphasized that the GRU intended to attack ten individuals who have made critical statements and expressed views regarding Russia, and that classification does not help, because society needs to know who these people were and why they were chosen as the target group, in order to understand the threats and stand up for Estonia's interests.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Vice-Chairman offered his thanks, asked the Minister if he wished to make a closing statement, and when the Minister declined, he closed the debate and announced that the interpellation had been answered and the fifth item on the agenda was concluded.