Parliament Decisions
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
2 decisions across 2 agendas
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Draft Act 600, initiated by the Isamaa faction, concerning the amendment of the Accounting Act, was adopted as law (59 in favor, 2 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Draft Act 640, initiated by the Government of the Republic, amending the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Law on International Sanctions, was adopted as an Act (38 votes in favor, 18 votes against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
40 decisions across 31 agendas
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory schooling), third reading (644 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 644 (the Act amending the Basic Education Act and the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia) was passed as a law with 50 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emissions trading system) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments is July 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Decision:
Bill 667 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to reject the draft law amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act and other laws, initiated by the Republic's Government, on the first reading (11 in favor, 44 against) did not find support.
Andres Metsoja
Draft law (666 SE) for terminating the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation of income tax and the prevention of tax evasion between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Belarus - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 666 (Draft Act on the Termination of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Belarus for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion) was adopted as an Act in the final vote with 47 votes in favor. There were no votes against or abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Energetics
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
The Future of Energy
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 2 decisions
Decision:
A draft law on the introduction of nuclear energy is being prepared for the Riigikogu, and a nuclear regulator will be established; the goal is to have the equipment ready for implementation and operations by 2027.
Aleksei Jevgrafov
Decision:
Next month, a tender is planned for the creation of renewable energy capacities, focusing primarily on onshore wind power, in order to increase local production capacity and reduce the risk to consumers in the energy market.
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 645, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the repeal of the Security Tax Act, was adopted as law (46 in favor, 33 against, 0 abstentions).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. (Following the discussion: the election commission will review the recommendations presented in the report and, if necessary, implement improvements.)
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:35
Draft law amending the general part of the Environmental Code Act and other acts (611 SE) - third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law 611 amending the general part of the environmental code act and other acts was adopted as a law with 51 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Draft law amending the Radiation Act and, in consequence, amending other acts (573 SE), third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Draft Act 573, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Radiation Act and related amendments to other Acts, was adopted as an Act.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft Act amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA), initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as an Act with 68 votes in favor (17 against, 0 abstentions).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Competition Act
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during this discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:35
Competition Act
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Until now, the Riigikogu has not adopted a final decision regarding the procedure for the competition law. The discussion focused on considering alternative types of procedures, the quality of the coordination process, and their impact on the legal system and entrepreneurship. There is no formalized decision, and the focus of future work is expected to be the collection of additional options and comments, as well as a possible further vote within the framework of future sessions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:35
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on the sharing of credit information (652 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The first reading of Draft Bill 652 was concluded. The deadline for submitting amendments was set for July 4th at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The Finance Committee unanimously proposed adding Bill 652 to the agenda of the Riigikogu plenary session on June 17 and concluding its first reading.
Maris Lauri
Economy
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 634 (the Act amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act) was passed as law with 52 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Migration policy
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 647 (Draft Act on the Repeal of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act) was rejected in the first reading (42 in favor, 11 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill (541) initiated by the Government of the Republic regarding the amendment of the Planning Act and other acts was passed into law (46 in favor, 12 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for the submission of amendments was set for 17:00 on August 1st.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The first reading of Bill 670 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The proposal by the Isamaa faction and the Estonian Centre Party faction to reject Draft Bill 670 at the first reading failed to gain support (12 in favor, 48 against).
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for the submission of amendments was set as July 4, 2024, at 16:00.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The first reading of Bill 653 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The draft law (Bill 651) concerning the 2025 State Supplementary Budget, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was passed into law (with 47 votes in favor and 23 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The amendments submitted by the faction of the Social Democratic Party (raising the subsistence level and free kindergarten places) were disregarded and were not subject to voting (pursuant to § 120, subsection 5 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu decided to reject, at the first reading, draft resolution 630 of the Riigikogu resolution "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic," which was submitted by the faction of the Social Democratic Party (18 in favor, 46 against, 0 abstentions).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:04
Draft law amending the Classified Information and Classified External Information Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – Third Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 623 (the Act amending the Classified Information Protection Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act) was passed as law with 51 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill amending the Sports Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as a law with 70 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act (624 SE), third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 624 (the Consumer Protection Act Amendment Act) was passed as law in the final vote with 51 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 604, the draft Act initiated by the Government of the Republic concerning the amendment of the Health Services Organization Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, the Act amending other related acts, and the Act amending the Work Ability Allowance Act, was passed into law with 53 votes in favor, 7 votes against, and 2 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Offering temporary and international protection in Estonia to Ukrainian mobilization-age men.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Consequences of Government Policy
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing 2 decisions
Decision:
Public fire-directed distribution: Based on annual tax forecasts, the approximate revenue is around 99 million euros, of which a third goes to relief measures intended for families with children and people with disabilities, and the remainder goes to funding roads; these plans are confirmed within the coalition and the government.
Urmas Reinsalu
Decision:
The government and the Ministry of Finance are preparing a concept for implementing car tax reliefs (including lowering tax rates for families with children and people with disabilities, and reducing the burden on M and N category vehicles), and the initial draft will be ready by September; discussion in the Riigikogu (Parliament) will take place after the initial draft has been prepared.
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE), third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 622 (the draft law amending the Liquid Fuel Act, initiated by the Republic’s Government) was passed as a law in the final vote with 46 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – third reading (603 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 603, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Court Procedure, and the State Fees Act (Challenging a Visa Decision), was adopted into law with 60 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, amending other laws (613 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 613 (Draft Act on Amendments to the Law of Obligations Act and consequential amendments to other acts) was adopted as an Act with 49 affirmative votes.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
4 decisions across 4 agendas
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 609 has been passed as a law in the Riigikogu with a majority vote (66 in favor, 15 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The second reading is complete; the proposal to end the second reading did not receive support. The vote result: 22 in favor, 48 against, 0 abstentions. Therefore, the second reading continued and procedures move forward according to the rules of procedure, with a plan to hold the final vote on June 19th (external summary of committee decisions).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:35
Draft law (554 SE) on the organization of research and development activities and innovation – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law 554, initiated by the Government of the Republic, on the organization of research, development, and innovation activities, was adopted as a law with 73 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Monday, June 16, 2025
12 decisions across 5 agendas
Investigation into the dissemination of misleading information to the public (no. 765)
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
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.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for July 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Bill 662 has completed its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
The Defence Committee made a proposal to the Riigikogu to conclude the first reading of bill 662.
Kalev Stoicescu
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for the submission of amendments was set for July 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The first reading of Bill 657 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The proposal by the Estonian Centre Party faction and the Isamaa faction to reject draft bill 657 at the first reading was defeated (16 in favor, 49 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) - second reading
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The four amendment proposals submitted by the Economic Committee were fully accepted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The second reading of Bill 600 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act (624 SE) - Second Reading
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
It was proposed that the final vote on the bill be held on June 18.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
It was decided to conclude the second reading of Draft Bill 624.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The decision was made to fully adopt all five amendments proposed by the Economic Committee.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Thursday, June 12, 2025
2 decisions across 2 agendas
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The motion of no confidence against Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta was defeated (29 votes in favor).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Speech of the Speaker of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, T.E. Mr. Szymon Hołownia
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
66 decisions across 30 agendas
Draft law (641 SE) for the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation in relation to income taxes, and for preventing tax evasion and tax fraud, and its associated protocol - second reading.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 641’s final vote and the adoption of the ratification law. The Riigikogu passed the results of the final vote: in favor 67, against 0, abstentions 0. The bill has been adopted as a law and the process is concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 5 decisions
Decision:
The proposal to suspend the second reading of Draft Bill 645 (submitted by four parliamentary groups) was rejected (37 votes in favor, 48 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's Amendment No. 6 (to be disregarded) was rejected (36 votes for, 47 against).
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Decision:
The Isamaa Faction's Amendment Proposal No. 5 (to be disregarded) was rejected (36 in favor, 47 against).
Decision:
The amendment proposal No. 4 by the Isamaa faction (recommended for rejection) was voted down (36 in favor, 47 against).
Decision:
The second reading of Bill 645 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Ida-Virumaa's road infrastructure and safety
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The following political directions and intentions were described: to increase defense spending, reduce bureaucracy and simplify planning, and to continue substantive discussions on security and economic topics.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) – Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The 11 amendments proposed by the Environment Committee were fully considered and handled appropriately in the assessment. The Steering Committee’s proposal was to conclude the second reading and to continue the preparation of the bill for the plenary session’s agenda. The EKRE faction submitted a proposal to interrupt the second reading, but the vote revealed that the proposal received 7 votes in favor and 42 against, with no abstentions; therefore, the proposal did not receive support. This vote result confirmed that the second reading was concluded and today’s item 12 on the agenda is considered closed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the Radiation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (573 SE) - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
Once the second reading is completed, the bill will go to a final vote on June 18th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Second reading finished.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
The decision was made to propose concluding the second reading and to place the draft on the plenary session agenda for June 11th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
The Environment Committee unanimously decided on June 5th that all 573 amendments to the draft should be supported.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 9 decisions
Decision:
The proposal to end the second reading failed to gain sufficient support (14 members of the Riigikogu in favor, 62 against; 0 abstentions). Therefore, a decision was made to end the second reading of the bill and to close the agenda item relating to it.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 8: to be fully considered (EKRE faction proposal). Referred to a supporting reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 7: to be fully considered (Legal Affairs Committee). It was supported in the vote and received the coalition's approval.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 6: to fully consider (law committee). This outcome was adopted in a discussion between the governing coalition and factions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 5: to disregard (Centre Party faction). Not included in the vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 4: to fully consider (Law Commission). The final court confirmed the consideration in this case.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 3: to be disregarded (not subject to a vote according to item 2 of section 106 of the rules of procedure).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 2: to be fully considered (recommended by the legal affairs committee). This decision was reflected as a collective recommendation, but the desired result was not achieved in the final vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 1 did not find support in the Riigikogu (13 in favor, 59 against). Therefore, this proposal was disregarded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The Estonian 200 faction's proposal to halt the second reading of the draft law amending the Courts Act and other related laws (bill number 632) was passed: in favor 41, abstentions 1, against 0. The second reading of the bill has been suspended. The deadline for submitting amendments is June 30th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
The steering committee proposed to conclude the second reading of bill 632 and proceed with the process according to the planned schedule: to end the second reading on June 11th and hold the final vote on June 18th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
Bill 609's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
The Social Democratic Party's faction's proposal to postpone the second reading of bill 609 was rejected (17 in favor, 55 against).
Jaak Aab
Decision:
Amendment proposal number 34, submitted by the Economics Committee (regarding changes to the Penal Code), was approved (61 in favor, 8 against, 1 abstention).
Priit Sibul
Decision:
The Social Democratic Party faction's (Jaak Aab, Tanel Kiik, Ester Karuse, Züleyxa Izmailova) amendment proposal to fully replace the draft text was rejected (15 in favor, 54 against).
Lauri Läänemets
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set as June 30th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The first reading of Draft Bill 598 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Draft law amending the Act on Payment Institutions and E-Money Institutions and the Act on Payment and Settlement Systems (634 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
Amendment proposals no. 1–no. 6, to be fully considered by the finance committee's leading committee decision.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
The draft will be taken up on the agenda on Wednesday, June 11, 2025; to conclude the second reading; if the second reading is concluded, to propose taking the draft onto the plenary agenda and to conduct a final vote on June 18, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Pensioners
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The discussion was informative and opinion-shaping in nature, focusing on an overview of the situation of pensioners and the impact of taxes (including a €776 per month tax-free minimum, the impact of VAT, indexing), and clarifying future policy; no specific action decisions or changes were approved.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Continuation of the second reading of the bill (541 SE) amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy).
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The second reading of Draft Bill 541, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the Act amending the Planning Act and other acts (Acceleration of the deployment of renewable energy), was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The proposal by the Isamaa faction and the Estonian Conservative People's Party faction to suspend the second reading of Draft Bill 541 was rejected (12 votes in favor, 45 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Second reading of the draft law ratifying the amending document of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization (ILO) (590 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
Proposal to hold the final vote on the bill.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Proposal to conclude the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
Proposal to add the draft to the plenary session agenda on June 11th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Regional inequality
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made on the agenda. The topics point more towards discussion and long-term plans; decisions regarding the further development of Haapsalu will remain for action in the coming years, and further work depends on the coalition agreement and available resources.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
The second reading of Draft Law 651 was concluded. The deadline for submitting amendments was set for June 13th at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
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).
Decision:
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).
Decision:
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).
Draft law amending the Classified Information and Secret Foreign Intelligence Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 623's second reading was completed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:33
Swedish Prisoners
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made within the scope of this question; the discussion continues, and the subsequent steps will be decided by the government together with the prime minister.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Internal security
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No final decisions were made. The government intends to sign the agreement on June 18th, according to the Ministry of Justice’s assessment, but the parliaments must ultimately make the decision, and parliamentary decisions are expected in the spring of 2026. A more detailed, consistent analysis and internal security profiles require further review and risk assessment in cooperation with the Police and Border Guard Board and the Defence Intelligence Centre.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The second reading of Draft Bill 518 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
All seven amendments to Draft Bill 518, submitted by the leading committee, were fully incorporated.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Increasing logging in sacred sites.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
It was proposed that the draft bill be placed on the agenda of the Riigikogu Plenary Session for its third reading on June 17th, and that the final vote be conducted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The 37 amendment proposals submitted by the Culture Committee were fully taken into account.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The second reading of Draft Bill 554 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Second reading of the draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, as well as amending the Act on Support for Working Capacity (604 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu passed a decision to conclude the second reading and to put the bill on the Riigikogu plenary session agenda for the third reading. The procedural documents for the second reading were also unanimously approved, and procedural actions concerning several amendments (not all received support) were postponed, directing the process back to discussions between parliamentary factions and the committee to prepare the final form.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
About coping
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading completed; voting results: 16 members of the Riigikogu in favor, 33 against – the bill did not receive approval to conclude the first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Bill for Amending the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE) - Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The second reading of Bill 622 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The proposal by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party to suspend the second reading of Bill 622 was rejected in a vote (6 in favor, 42 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Second reading of the draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure Act, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) (603 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 5 decisions
Decision:
A consensus proposal was made to hold the final vote on the draft bill on June 18, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
A consensus proposal was made to add the draft bill to the plenary session agenda on June 11, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The second reading of Bill 603 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The proposal by the Isamaa faction and the Estonian Conservative People's Party faction to suspend the second reading of Draft Bill 603 was rejected in a vote (5 in favor, 41 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
11:02
Decision:
The amendment proposal submitted by the Constitutional Committee (to supplement clause 4 of Section 2 and subsection 61, presented in clause 1 of Section 3, by inserting the words "or the decision made regarding the appeal thereof" after the word "decision") was fully adopted.
Ando Kiviberg
Foreign relations
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, amending other laws (613 SE), second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
Close the second reading of Bill 613; once the second reading is complete, schedule the third reading for June 18, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Decision:
All amendment proposals numbered 1–8 are to be fully taken into account.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law (587 SE) on the accession to the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The committee decided to put draft 587 to a final vote and to conclude the second reading by consensus and to conduct the final vote in plenary session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
3 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting. 1 decisions
Decision:
It was decided by consensus to place the draft on the plenary agenda for June 10, 2025, and to conclude the second reading, followed by a final vote on June 18, 2025. Additionally, amendment proposal number 1, submitted by the Rural Affairs Committee and with the leading committee recommending that the second reading be concluded and all amendments be fully taken into account, was noted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. A thorough discussion and an overview of proposed amendments took place during this session, but final votes or confirmations were omitted, and the draft continues in its work in the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting. 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu sitting was extended at the proposal of the Reform Party faction until the agenda was exhausted, but not longer than 2:00 PM. Forty-seven members of the Riigikogu voted in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Monday, June 9, 2025
10 decisions across 9 agendas
Inquiry Regarding Problems at Tallinn Defense Forces Cemetery (no. 752)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Restoration of gravestones at the Defence Forces Cemetery and continuation of cemetery upkeep; restoration of memorials destroyed during the Soviet occupation; cooperation with the director of the War Museum, Hellar Lille, and with the heritage protection society; monitoring the activities of the Russian Embassy in accordance with the cemetery regulations and implementing special measures if necessary; moving forward with planned work for 2024–2025 (e.g., landscaping of the cemetery reserve land, planting, improvements to roads and access) and processing requests for increased funding.
Jaak Valge
Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu did not make a decision on a specific question. Plans were reiterated to continue the discussion and the bill's further procedure within the framework of subsequent sittings. The draft bill for the first reading was planned to be taken up at the sittings next week, and the committee was to continue the procedure thoroughly, involving the viewpoints of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and the Data Protection Inspectorate.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Request for information regarding severance pay paid to an advisor (no. 753)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Minister Karmen Joller does not require a separate audit regarding the aforementioned severance payment; additional allowances and variable pay for officials are a standard practice according to the salary guidelines and do not create a direct conflict with the interests of the taxpayer.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The agenda item’s proceedings were concluded without any decisions being made. Responses to the inquiry were targeted, and further discussion will continue as needed, but no specific decisions regarding legal or financial authority were made during this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
An inquiry regarding the sustainability and accessibility of the healthcare system (no. 759)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
An inquiry into the impact of the timber industry on Estonia’s defence capability and security (no. 747)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Inquiry regarding the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experiences in shaping Estonia’s energy policy (no. 763)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Within the framework of the inquiry, no political decisions were made. While the inquiry was processed and answers were provided, and discussion continued, it did not result in the confirmation of any separate legal or budgetary decisions at the level of state power.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:36
Draft law (666 SE) for terminating the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Belarus for the avoidance of double taxation of income and the prevention of tax evasion – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments has been set for June 13th at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Bill 666 (the draft law terminating the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Belarus for the avoidance of double taxation on income) has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decision to extend the meeting: the meeting will continue until the agenda is exhausted and no later than 2:00 PM. Voting result: 24 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
31 decisions across 21 agendas
2025 supplementary budget
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No political decisions were made at this session; the discussion continues, and the updating of hardship benefits and investments in SKAIS and other security areas must be considered within the budget process and decisions taken at subsequent sessions and during the budget period.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
Amendment proposals no. 2 and no. 3 did not receive the support of the Riigikogu (result: 10 in favor, 48 against). Regarding amendment proposals no. 1 and no. 4, it was decided to consider them fully or in a way that is deemed necessary in accordance with the position of the Environment Committee and the board, and which does not fundamentally alter the direction of the bill.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The Riigikogu decided to suspend the second reading of bill 393 and to continue the proceedings after the submission of new and clarified amendment proposals; the deadline for submitting the amendment proposals was set for June 18th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
The coping of Estonian people
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The discussion continues, and coalition partners and the opposition are analyzing proposals and existing solutions regarding the state budget and tax system.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
The role of the Estonian language in public space
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The language act draft is in the final coordination stage and awaits further processing in the government and the Riigikogu.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The parliamentary committee's proposal was to reject bill 627 at the first reading. The vote result was: 42 in favor, 9 against, with no abstentions. This collegial decision removes the bill from the legislative process.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Educational opportunities in line with the needs of entrepreneurship.
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Identity Documents Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (572 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law 572, which initiates amendments to the Identity Document Act and amendments to other laws in connection with it, was adopted as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu passed bill 642 on withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention; the results of the final vote were: 81 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The parliamentary national defense committee unanimously decided that when the first reading of the bill concludes, it should be put on the agenda of the full parliament on June 4th and a final vote should be held during the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No specific decisions were made during the information session. The discussion focused on the fundamental handling of security, workforce involvement, and integration, as well as the factual background presented (OSKA, background checks, individual backgrounds). Decisions were not formalized in writing within the scope of this meeting.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 615 has concluded its first reading and will be returned. The bill's procedure is dropped. Voting results: 45 in favor, 18 opposed, no abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 614 is rejected on the first reading; it falls out of the procedure. Voting result: 42 in favor, 15 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 616 was rejected on its first reading. Result: 39 in favor, 12 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
The situation in the country
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 4 decisions
Decision:
Continuing the advisory board focused on agricultural bureaucracy and economic efficiency (the advisory board for economic growth efficiency) together with representatives of agricultural enterprises, accepting proposals and implementing them to simplify entrepreneurship and agriculture in Estonia.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
Increasing food safety as part of crisis preparedness: the number of crisis stores will be increased from 46 to 110 by the end of 2026, equipped with generators to ensure crisis supplies; further implementation of plans and improvement of the crisis store network.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
Reduction in labor and operating costs in 2025 of approximately 1.1% – the first such step since the financial crisis.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
Reduction of state budget expenditures by 1.4 billion euros over three years, agreed upon by the coalition government; pensions, teacher salaries, defense capabilities, and internal security will be preserved, but cuts will be made to the remaining expenditures.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Wages and school lunches
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 617 is rejected on its first reading. The result is 42 in favor, 10 against, and there were no abstentions; the bill falls off the agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Rail Baltic
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No formal decisions were made. It was clarified that the schedule and funding are primarily decided by the infrastructure owners (the Transport Agency or Rail Baltic), and any rapid changes and additions will be forwarded to the relevant institutions; furthermore, the possibility of cooperation between the Papiniidu bridge and the Rail Baltic bridge was considered, and the government confirmed that it will forward wishes and ideas to the relevant institutions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
Third decision: announcing the result of the final vote to the Riigikogu. Message: the final vote on bill 618 OE took place, but the proposal did not find support; it ultimately happened that 22 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 0 against, 0 abstained — bill 618 was rejected.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
Another decision: to hold the final vote on the draft (by consensus). The decision achieved full consensus at the committee level and a plan for the final vote was set.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
First decision: to place the draft on the plenary session agenda for June 4th. The decision was passed by a vote across several factions, resulting in 7 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 599 to be rejected in the first reading. The bill is removed from proceedings. Voting results: 43 in favor, 19 against, 1 abstention.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Infrastructure investments
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law amending the Industrial Emissions Act (628 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 4 decisions
Decision:
Bill 628 has been rejected and falls out of procedure (Parliament vote result: 41 in favor, 11 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The proposal to reject the draft was adopted as a result of the committee meeting.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The proposal to appoint Jüri Jaanson as the representative of the steering committee was adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The proposal to add draft 628 to the plenary agenda for June 4th was approved.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Trust crisis
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34