Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-04-09 13:04
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 102
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 2h 34m
AI Summaries: 102/102 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The first agenda item addressed the presentation by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology regarding the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." Three strategic areas were highlighted: the economy, digital development, and the labor market, for which measurable targets have been set, underpinned by nine core principles. Regarding specific measures, it was emphasized that the objective is not merely to set ambitious goals, but to achieve them through concrete actions and investments: the legal framework must offer clarity and predictability, bureaucracy must be reduced, and the attraction of value-added investments for the economy must be enhanced. Furthermore, the necessity of increasing labor quality and productivity was stressed, including the reform of vocational education and the modernization of workforce retraining mechanisms, in order to meet future demands and support the growth of export volumes.
Secondly, the development of the digital public sector and the data-driven state was discussed, specifically the expansion of life-event services, the continued application of the once-only data submission principle, and an audit of state databases to reduce duplication and increase efficiency. Participants also deemed green and energy-related investments crucial, along with the balanced development of the regional economy, including green corridors and the streamlining of fast-track projects for major investments. During the debate, attention was also drawn to the sustainability of the tax and regulatory framework, the necessity of impact assessments and prior consensus, and the methods for financing critical investments to ensure both economic competitiveness and social balance.
Decisions Made 2
Parliament did not adopt any decisions regarding the specified agenda item. (Conclusion: discussions among the committees and factions continue, and decisions were not formulated as of this day.)
The Parliament resolved to extend today's sitting until the agenda is exhausted, and in any case, no later than 14:00. (Voting results: 58 for, 1 against, 0 abstentions.)
Most Active Speaker
Identifier of the most active speaker: VTIO4yVEz1k (Aivar Kokk, Isamaa Faction). Represented role: Right-wing politician/politician working toward positive cooperation. He actively participated in the debate and raised issues concerning labor, regional policy, and the volume of investments, calling for clearer coordinated measures and faster results to enhance the country's competitiveness.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi introduced the agenda item concerning the presentation by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035." He explained the procedural rules (up to 30 minutes, each member may ask one question, open to parliamentary factions), announced that no decision would be taken at the conclusion, and invited Tiit Riisalo to the floor.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
In order for Estonia to be a prosperous, competitive, and digitally advanced country by 2035, we will raise the bar, boost research and development (R&D), improve labor productivity and the labor market, simplify the legal framework, establish a data-driven state, and accelerate exports and investments.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Thank you very much for the presentation. We now have time for questions, and Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart will begin first.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
A clear and simple legal framework is essential for businesses, coupled with reasonable notice periods and impact assessments for tax changes and EU directives, ensuring that these measures are not merely theoretical but are implemented as genuine political action.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo accepted the criticism, emphasizing discipline and the gradual development of the digital state, which aims to reduce data submission and administrative burdens for businesses and to involve other ministries in the technological infrastructure, even though not everything can be changed by next year.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Andre Hanimägi to speak.
Andre Hanimägi
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Andre Hanimägi asks how the state and the Ministry of Education will ensure that the workforce meets the needs in ten years, and what plans and measures are foreseen for providing greater support for the needs of people and, for example, the oil shale sector.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo said that the employment and training policy has been updated, the Unemployment Insurance Fund offers transition support and retraining, the employment program has been adapted to the needs of the labor market, and artificial intelligence and OTT tools help labor market consultants make better decisions.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Peeter Tali is called to speak.
Peeter Tali
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
In light of April's 8% unemployment (approximately 50,000 people), Peeter Tali raises the question of why emphasis is placed on skilled foreign labor when our own people could be retrained and put to work.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
According to Riisalo, the need for labor is structural, and as a result of tripartite negotiations, additional skilled workers must be brought into those sectors facing shortages and those that provide added value for exports—primarily manufacturing (excluding IT and technology)—in order to prevent upward pressure on wages.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi welcomed the delegation from the Finnish Eduskunta's Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Kimmo Kiljunen, in the Estonian parliament. Speaking within the context of NATO accession, he also made a humorous remark about Helmen Küt's Finnish language skills, ensuring the Finns would understand.
Helmen Kütt
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Helmen Kütt posed a two-part question: first, inquiring whether ICT training programs are planned for seniors and other residents, as well as for the involvement of local municipalities; and second, whether and when the review and amendment of unemployment benefits and unemployment insurance will be discussed in the Social Affairs Committee.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo stated that the two parallel systems—the Unemployment Insurance Fund insurance and the unemployment allowance—must be unified to create simpler and fairer administration, and to introduce a six-month preliminary insurance period and a maximum utilization period of 270 days. This topic will be discussed in the near future at the level of parliamentary factions and committees. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to improve digital skills training and their accessibility for those who have exited the labor market or who face challenges with digital skills, including people with disabilities.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Eduard Odinets to speak.
Eduard Odinets
AI Summary
Eduard Odinets emphasized that economic growth relies on motivated workers who receive fair wages, stating that one of the most crucial tools for achieving fair pay is through cross-sector collective agreements covering both wage and working conditions. He referenced the teachers' strike and the example of medical workers, and highlighted the requirement set out in the European Union Minimum Wage Directive to increase the coverage of collective agreements to 80%. He then asked the minister about the timeline and what steps the ministry plans to take to achieve this goal.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo said that the culture of tripartite negotiations has matured in Estonia, and this year a plan must be drawn up and negotiations continued to find a reasonable balance that allows both sides to move forward step-by-step without putting excessive pressure on employers.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi asks Tanel Tein to speak.
Tanel Tein
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Tanel Tein raised a question regarding the funding for major investments. He inquired about the substance of the planned changes and whether the current system is functioning effectively, while also pointing out that the EAS grant amounts to roughly three million.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
According to Riisalo, the current instruments are not sufficiently stimulating, and Estonia must implement case-by-case, ROI-based support measures for major investments, which would allow companies to expand. This is because competition is stiff against the backdrop of Kaunas and Vantaa, and therefore the Just Transition Fund must be utilized, and resources increased if necessary.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called Rene Kokk forward.
AI Summary
Rene Kokk points out that while cybersecurity is a competitive advantage for Estonia, there have recently been data leaks and system failures (involving health data, Apotheka, and the examination system), alongside compatibility issues and significant bureaucracy emerging in the rural sector. He then asks what steps are planned to enhance data security and lessen the burden on businesses.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Tiit Riisalo confirmed that Estonia maintains a strong position in cybersecurity and is working on the protection of vital services in cooperation with the private sector. Furthermore, the country is implementing information security standards and plans to audit data collections and introduce the 'once-only' principle to reduce data duplication and enhance the security of digital services.
Tõnis Lukas
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Tõnis Lukas asks why the immigration quota must be raised if, due to 13 exceptions, high-salary exemptions, and exceptions for startup companies, the country is actually receiving cheap labor instead of top specialists, and whether Estonia needs this at all.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invites Tõnis Lukas to take the floor.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo emphasizes that the best answer must come from the companies themselves, recommends speaking with the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the umbrella organization for Estonian employers, and confirms that what is actually needed are people who perform practical work, such as qualified welders, not random contractors hired for just three months.
Anti Allas
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Anti Allas stated that businesses are observing the slump in the Estonian economy coupled with a decline in motivation, and they are also complaining about the reduction of investments in the road infrastructure. He went on to ask whether the state plans any rapid counter-cyclical investments in the near future to stimulate the economy.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
At the beginning of the speech, a request was made to Anti Allas.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo said that there are sectors where entrepreneurs are quite confident, and others where that confidence has been lost. His honest answer, he added, is that as the Minister of Economic Affairs, he favors the idea of counter-cyclical investments, but the government has not yet reached a consensus and wants to revisit the issue in this budget cycle.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Yoko Alender to speak.
Yoko Alender
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The presentation emphasized that clean energy is the foundation for the new industry, stressing the need for investments and a 20 TWh target. The minister was then asked what target he/she envisions and how the ministry can facilitate the emergence of new productive industries while ensuring the purity of their energy supply.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Tiit Riisalo stressed that boosting the economy’s competitiveness demands close inter-ministerial cooperation, arguing that without economic growth, tax revenue will not increase, nor will the state be able to adequately defend the country. To realize this ambition, coordinated efforts have been established between the Ministry of Climate and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, a government commission dedicated to raising the strategic competitiveness of the Estonian economy has been formed, and a "green corridor" project aimed at accelerating investments has been launched.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi calls upon Karmen Joller to speak.
Karmen Joller
AI Summary
Karmen Joller points out that data protection in Estonia is excessively strong, creating barriers to the scientific cross-use of data. She urges consideration of "data donation"—the granting of consent for data usage for specific purposes—noting that she personally would not object to her own health or statistical data being used for scientific research.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
According to Riisalo, the digitalization of health data in Estonia represents a significant competitive advantage, which, through the proper use of data, can lead to the growth of preventive personalized medicine and increased exports. However, this journey must proceed step-by-step, maintaining trust through cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Mart Maastik to speak.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Mart Maastik said that although the state development strategy “Eesti 2035” was discussed, he primarily heard only slogans, and he questioned how tax increases could stimulate the economy when it has already been declining for two years.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology Tiit Riisalo stated that while tax hikes are unavoidable due to the country’s needs, efforts are being made to create favorable conditions for economic growth and to implement the economic plan—which was compiled based on the wishes of entrepreneurs—step by step.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called Priit Lomp to the stage.
Priit Lomp
AI Summary
Priit Lomp emphasizes that raising labor productivity to 110% of the European Union average is highly dependent on the immediate future of Estonian industry, and poses a question to the minister: whether, in addition to green corridors and support measures for major investments, there are plans to establish an Undersecretary for Industry or another mechanism for sharing responsibility.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
According to Riisalo, addressing the problems facing Estonian industry is serious, and there are no quick solutions. However, with the support of the Applied Research Programme and funding from the European Union and the Estonian state, the promotion of high added-value production and better coordination of entrepreneurship and the economy is being fostered by the addition of two Deputy Secretaries General.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi asks to give the floor to Lauri Laats.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats posed a question to the Riigikogu concerning the spring economic scenario, asking whether the government's "wish list" represents a conservative or a very positive scenario, and how such a forecast—for example, GDP doubling within 12 years—was compiled.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology Tiit Riisalo said that the public economic plan includes a list of feasible activities, which will be carried out in cooperation with other ministries. The goal is to double Estonia's GDP by 2035 and create a sector-based model that will help direct resources and R&D support mechanisms, although the exact implementation deadlines and priorities will be determined later this year.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi calls upon Igor Taro to speak.
Igor Taro
AI Summary
Igor Taro raises the question of when internet access will become available to all regions of Estonia and be recognized as a human right, ensuring that remote work and web meetings are possible even in rural areas.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo stated that the problem has been recognized, and although they are collaborating with the Ministry of Climate and planning underground or cable-based infrastructure and shared towers to provide connections more cheaply and quickly, achieving 100% coverage by 2027 is not realistic. Furthermore, roughly 99% coverage would require about 200 million euros, funds which are currently unavailable.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Andres Metsoja was called upon at the beginning of the address.
Andres Metsoja
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Metsoja emphasized that jobs are often concentrated in other regions, and therefore, a regional approach and the utilization of national planning solutions are absolutely vital. However, to realize the state's interest in renewable energy, it is necessary to involve the regions and ask them what they want in exchange.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo stated that he does not have a good answer to that question, and he has been trying to travel around Estonia to understand what the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and its subordinate agencies can actually do. He will take this information away with him and present such a proposal to his colleagues.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi made a request to Toomas Uibo.
Toomas Uibo
Profiling Eesti 200 fraktsioonAI Summary
Toomas Uibo points out that entrepreneurs have been critical for years of the economic policies of various governments, including the current one. He then asks how they have responded to the new ambitious economic plan and what feedback they are providing.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology Tiit Riisalo stresses that economic growth requires unified efforts and cooperation across various ministries, as well as the development of digital technologies and the culture and sports sectors, all aimed at simplifying life for entrepreneurs.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The Vice-Chair invites Liisa-Ly Pakosta to come to the stage and deliver her speech.
Liisa-Ly Pakosta
AI Summary
Liisa-Ly Pakosta posed two questions: first, how to implement the new EU legislation aimed at reducing the gender pay gap in Estonia without creating an additional administrative burden for businesses, and second, how to improve the coherence of efforts, considering the Euronews statistics indicating that 70% of employers in Estonia report a lack of skills among job applicants.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo highlighted the existence of the wage gap, gave the example of an automotive technician, and introduced a tool called 'Palgapeegel' (Wage Mirror), which will be available in the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) system starting April 1st. This tool allows companies to use registers to identify and address pay disparities with minimal administrative burden.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Vice-Speaker Toomas Kivimägi requests the presence of Kadri Tali.
Kadri Tali
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Kadri Tali emphasized the importance of culture and sports in the Estonian economy, asked for ideas on how to stimulate these sectors, and discussed possibilities for attracting private funding, noting that, under current legislation, companies could invest nearly a billion euros into the sector if the state provided an appropriate incentive.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo stated that opportunities must be utilized intelligently, and doing so requires collective cooperation between ministries and agencies. Moreover, this smart utilization encompasses not only the subsoil and airspace but also our own intellect, which provides us with a competitive advantage.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi congratulated Jaak Aab on his birthday today and announced that it was Jaak Aab's turn to ask.
AI Summary
Jaak Aab brought up the regional development gap alongside the gender pay gap, specifically focusing on Ida-Virumaa. He then asked whether and how, using the resources from existing EU and other programs and in the role of the regional minister, there is a plan to narrow this gap in terms of economy and entrepreneurship.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo said that the resources are available and are being used, but the current focus is Ida-Virumaa. Now, they will start implementing zero-based budgeting to review activities individually, determine if they are justified, and reduce duplication. Furthermore, by the end of the year, he hopes to work with the Minister of Regional Affairs to figure out what we can achieve there.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi announces that the office has already been conferred, and Tiit Maran is requested to come forward.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo points out that it could also disappear.
Tiit Maran
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Tiit Maran stresses that ambitions for economic growth are intrinsically linked to the environment, and every economic activity generates an environmental impact that must be accounted for and evaluated—specifically, the extent to which the local environment can absorb or buffer it, and whether that impact remains within our borders or is exported to third countries.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
According to Riisalo, it is not possible to conduct a large-scale environmental impact assessment within this timeframe. Therefore, environmental impacts must be considered step-by-step and rationally, while accelerating processes in parallel, in order to attract modern companies to Estonia that utilize green energy and have a low pollution load, and to ensure competitiveness with neighboring countries such as Sweden and Finland.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
This is a brief invitation to welcome Tanel Kiik to the stage.
Tanel Kiik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Tanel Kiik asks the Minister of Social Affairs about foreign labor and labor policy, remaining skeptical of changes to the quota system given the high unemployment rate, and recommending tripartite negotiations with trade unions and employers.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi briefly expressed his thanks.
Tanel Kiik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Tanel Kiik's unfinished sentence regarding the excessive importation of foreign labor, which was driven by temporary interests.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
This issue was addressed during the last tripartite meeting, and we are now awaiting feedback from the social partners.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Züleyxa Izmailova to the stage.
Züleyxa Izmailova
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Züleyxa Izmailova asks the minister whether the target, set under the plan for doubling the economy, to reach 0.9 euros of the country's economic revenue per kilogram of material by 2035 is sufficiently ambitious, and whether it could grow over time.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
According to Riisalo, funding for applied research must be channeled through competition in a way that maximizes the value derived from resources and added value, while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact. Furthermore, investments are primarily influenced by the ability to guarantee dispatchable green energy, because large corporations are shifting towards a green economy.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi asks that Irja Lutsar be called.
Irja Lutsar
Profiling Eesti 200 fraktsioonAI Summary
Irja Lutsar emphasizes that data-based decisions are better than emotion-based ones, but the problem lies in regulations that hinder the access to and rapid use of data. She then poses the question of how to change these regulations so that data-driven decisions can be made quickly.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo stated that Estonia aims to become the country with the world’s largest data economy, and to achieve this, it plans to invest in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, utilize artificial intelligence and the capabilities of large language models, establish an expert panel in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, the Chancellor of Justice, and the private sector to review and update the legal framework governing the data economy, and conduct a data audit.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Aivar Kokk to speak.
Aivar Kokk
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Aivar Kokk criticizes the fact that IT systems in Estonia are not functioning (with exams failing and confidence in e-voting having dropped). He demands a concrete solution and a viable plan, asking whether there is anything to offer or if the wrong developers have been selected.
Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister Tiit Riisalo
AI Summary
Riisalo stated that it was not a cyberattack, but rather an insufficiently configured system; the MKM has the resources to secure critical systems, and decisions are made based on priority, but the state does not build all digital systems itself, and the state's core infrastructure is functioning well under the supervision of the State Information System Authority.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced that the Reform Party faction has submitted a motion to extend today's sitting until the agenda is exhausted, but no later than 14:00. Since three and a half items on the agenda still remain unaddressed, this proposal will be put to a vote so that everyone can better plan their day.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Fifty-eight members of the Riigikogu voted in favor of the proposal, one voted against, and there were no abstentions; the sitting was extended until the agenda is exhausted, but no later than 14:00, and now the floor is open for debate, with Andres Sutt requesting the Riigikogu rostrum on behalf of the Reform Party faction.
Andres Sutt
AI Summary
The main thesis of the presentation is that Estonia’s starting position is strong (around 28,000 euros GDP per capita), but the key challenges are labor productivity and private sector investment. These issues are being tackled by developing affordable clean energy, attracting large-scale investments, and focusing on R&D in technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well as chip and medical innovation.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi requests three more minutes.
Andres Sutt
AI Summary
Andres Sutt described LifeSaver Estonia's new generation emergency medicine solution, which, in cooperation with Airbus Helicopters and International SOS, shortens response time using drones and modern aircraft. The solution creates health ports and expands telemedicine, utilizes artificial intelligence in decision-making, and uses data for academic research and personalized medicine. Furthermore, it is at the forefront of shaping European Union health data regulation and data standards. On behalf of Riisalo, Sutt also emphasized the fourth pillar: the quality of education in both basic and higher education, alignment with workforce needs, the high standard of the labor market, and the necessity to adapt and be open to qualified foreign labor to promote the competitiveness of the Estonian economy.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Presiding Officer thanks the previous speaker and invites Aivar Kok, representative of the Isamaa Party Faction, to the rostrum.
Aivar Kokk
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Rapporteur Aivar Kokk expresses deep disappointment regarding the state of Estonia's digital governance and energy sector, noting that the long-term plan of Eesti 200 is vague in substance, trust in the e-state has declined, and concrete solutions are lacking for the development of infrastructure, energy, and industry. He calls for a round table and emphasizes the need for long-term reforms supported by stable energy prices, rather than merely large investments such as offshore wind farms.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas requests three minutes.
Aivar Kokk
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Aivar Kokk emphasized that in the energy sector, all options must be put on the table and allowed to compete with one another. However, at the same time, we need a clear, concrete, and time-bound plan, not just long-term promises, because otherwise, money will be taken out of consumers' pockets and the economy will suffer.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Deputy Speaker invited Priit Lomb, the representative of the Social Democratic Party faction, to the rostrum.
Priit Lomp
AI Summary
Priit Lomp emphasizes that although the development documents sound optimistic, the reality is that, according to 2020 indicators, research and development expenditures stood at 1.75% of GDP (with the private sector contributing 0.96%). Consequently, the same goal of 3% of GDP overall and 2% from the private sector must be re-established, because closer cooperation between the state and entrepreneurs, counter-cyclical investments, and support for innovation are necessary for productivity to grow and the Estonian economy to strengthen.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas announced that three minutes have been added to your time.
Priit Lomp
AI Summary
The presentation highlighted that major Estonian investors are significantly shifting toward Latvia, emphasizing that maintaining contact and showing interest in entrepreneurs is just as crucial as the size of the investments. It added that the burden of reporting and bureaucracy must be reduced as quickly as possible. To achieve this, the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the Economic Affairs Committee are prepared to fast-track the processing of draft legislation similar to a "green corridor," and the ministries should contribute more actively to its preparation.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas invited Aleksei Jevgrafov, the representative of the Estonian Centre Party faction, to the rostrum and requested eight minutes of additional time for him.
Aleksei Jevgrafov
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
In his presentation, Aleksei Yevgrafov warns that Estonia is on the brink of an economic crisis, accompanied by rising poverty and unemployment, and calls for investments, increasing added value and productivity, and improving competitiveness to mitigate the crisis, rather than resorting to tax hikes and spending cuts.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
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Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas invited Tarmo Tamm, the representative of the Estonia 200 faction, to the Riigikogu rostrum to deliver an address.
Tarmo Tamm
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
For the Estonian economy to grow, a clear plan is needed that reduces bureaucracy; positions innovation as the driver in the public sector; directs resources and funding toward R&D-intensive industry; prioritizes the development of selected sectors; ensures the availability of local skills; supports the Green Deal; increases visibility through tourism, culture, and natural assets; accelerates the adaptation of regulations and the use of data in the economy; and invests in education and business diplomacy to capture new markets, ensuring that every decision supports sustainable economic growth and the well-being of the population.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
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The Vice-Speaker called Anti Poolamets, the representative of the EKRE faction, to the Riigikogu rostrum.
Anti Poolamets
Profiling Eesti Konservatiivse Rahvaerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Anti Poolamets notes that the coalition's economic model is like a labyrinth of optical illusions, where they blindly attempt to increase revenue and cut costs, and tax hikes are promised. However, the economic downturn and the collapse of exports demonstrate that Estonia cannot achieve growth without flexibility and an approach rooted in external conditions, and cuts amounting to 900 million euros and 7% are simply not feasible in reality.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Jüri Ratas asks for three minutes of time.
Anti Poolamets
Profiling Eesti Konservatiivse Rahvaerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Anti Poolamets accuses the coalition of failing in its economic and digital policies, highlights the largest theft of medical and genetic data, and calls for urgent cybersecurity and data protection measures, as well as accountability or resignation.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
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Jüri Ratas concluded the negotiations, thanked Tiit Riisalo, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, for his presentation, and thanked all colleagues for the views expressed during the discussion on Estonia 2035. He then announced that the Riigikogu would not adopt a decision concerning this debate, and that the agenda item had been dealt with.