Parliament Decisions
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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
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Monday, June 2, 2025
11 decisions across 9 agendas
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
In the attendance discussion, no specific decisions or votes were made. However, it was noted that monitoring will continue in the future, work will be coordinated between the two ministries, and, if necessary, workshops or working groups (e.g., a working group on dementia) will be formed to develop a more thorough solution. Legislative changes and improvements to the monitoring system are a potential direction, but specific steps and deadlines are within the context of the coalition agreement and future government decisions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:28
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 2 decisions
Decision:
Within the supplementary budget, create a line for a financing transaction that enables the capitalization of Tallinna Hospital; involve the government and ministries’ budget processes accordingly and assess service needs before raising a large investment proposal.
Riina Sikkut
Decision:
The continuation of merging Tallinn hospitals and the creation of a single legal entity together with the involved parties (Tallinn City, Tartu University Hospital) and the distribution of services and infrastructure coordination; developing a plan based on a cooperation agreement regarding the organization of training and service guidelines.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
A political decision was not made based on this inquiry; the discussion continues and it was characterized as a decision that further action requires additional analysis and coordination with various ministries and universities. There is a need to assess how national measures and administrative agreements ensure the sustainable development of Estonian-language science and its responsiveness to the international context.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The discussion continues, and further steps involve an analysis of the school network and clarification of administrative agreements and funding models with local governments.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
An inquiry regarding whether only large enterprises deal with food safety (no. 767)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during this day; the discussions served to explain policy choices, present data, and outline potential directions for future debate and reforms in the healthcare sector, including consideration of alternative funding arrangements and nomenclature.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Inquiry regarding the impacts and regulations of wind energy development in Estonia (no 749)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
The consideration of the agenda item concluded without the adoption of new legislation and, as a concrete solution resulting from the initial discussion – the discussion was terminated and further steps and internal oversight measures remain to be worked out at the national level, drawing on the information gathered and potential additional assessments. No decisions were made or proposals confirmed in the final stage of the agenda item to fulfill the primary objectives of this inquiry; necessary responses and draft relief measures remain dependent on future national actions and supervisory processes.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for June 6th at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The motion to reject the first reading of Bill 651 (from the Centre Party and the Isamaa faction) did not receive sufficient support; the vote resulted in 14 in favor, 45 against, and 1 abstention. The first reading was concluded; the bill moves on to the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Thursday, May 22, 2025
2 decisions across 2 agendas
Draft resolution amending the Riigikogu resolution "Resolution of the Riigikogu on the formation of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republics of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia" (646 OE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu adopted a draft decision 646.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
The Ombudsman's proposal to grant permission to lift the immunity of Member of Parliament Kalle Laanet and to continue legal proceedings against him.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu approved the Justice Chancellor's proposal to grant consent for the removal of parliamentary immunity from Member of the Riigikogu Kalle Laanet and to continue criminal proceedings against him. The vote result: 54 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
24 decisions across 21 agendas
Serving a narrow business interest instead of the public interest.
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
No final decisions were made. The discussion will continue in subsequent sessions; further clarification of the specific drafts and preparatory work, as well as continued cooperation between factions, will continue.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act for Entrepreneurs, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE)
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
The first reading was completed, and two factions submitted a motion to reject the proposal at first reading; the vote showed that the proposal did not receive approval (36 in favor vs. 47 against). The deadline for submitting amendments was also set for June 3rd at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The discussion focused primarily on understanding the IMF's recommendations, the tax structure, and potential further drafting of bills; no specific implementation decisions or financial changes were approved.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Incident in the Gulf of Finland
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during the information session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Incident with a naval vessel and a tanker at sea.
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not announced clearly.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Identity Documents Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (572 SE) – second reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
The Constitutional Affairs Committee presented four amendment proposals (numbered 1–4). It was also decided to place the bill on the agenda of the full Riigikogu (Parliament) for a second reading on May 21st, to conclude the second reading, and if the bill is not interrupted during the final vote, to also place it on the agenda of the full Riigikogu for a third reading on June 4th, 2025, and finally to hold the bill’s final vote. The steering committee confirms these decisions and procedural steps, indicating that amendment proposals numbered 1–4 have been adopted in discussion and will proceed according to the agenda.
Kalle Laanet
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 3 decisions
Decision:
The Defence Committee set the deadline for submitting amendments as May 30th at 10 a.m., and plans to discuss them and agree on a suitable schedule with the Presidium of the Riigikogu.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The Defence Committee decided to add the bill under discussion to the agenda of the Riigikogu's May 22nd sitting and to definitively conclude the bill's first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to submit the bill, amended in the first reading, to the Riigikogu for discussion, and to add the note "and was opened for signature in Ottawa" at the end during the process of making corrections.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Burden on the economy
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made in this session; the discussion will continue, and further work on future draft laws and collaborations is to be done in the Riigikogu.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (596 SE) – First Reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Following the first reading of Bill 596, a decision was made to reject the bill: during the first reading, a proposal by the steering committee to terminate the procedure by rejecting the bill was adopted. The vote resulted in 37 in favor, 10 against, and 0 abstentions. Consequently, the bill is removed from the procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Taxes
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made on the agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law on establishing tax peace (607 SE) – first reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 607's first reading was postponed. The vote result: 44 in favor, 14 against, 0 abstentions. The bill is removed from consideration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Forestry
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions have been made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) – third reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 561 was passed as law with the final vote: 75 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Accounting Act for reducing bureaucracy (600 SE) - first reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
The economic affairs committee decided to put the bill on the agenda of the plenary session for May 20th, to conclude the first reading and move forward with the procedure. The lead committee set the deadlines for submitting amendments as June 4th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
State Defence Readiness
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
A political decision regarding this matter was not made; the discussion focused on the legal basis, the order, and the notification, remaining an informative explanation.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 2 decisions
Decision:
The draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to declare the obligation to prepare sustainability reports null and void," with number 601, was rejected (19 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
The steering committee proposed conducting the final vote on bill 601.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
War and Peace
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu adopted the draft law amending the Defence Forces Order Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security), which clarifies the mandates of the Defence Forces and Border Guard and the conditions for the protection of warships and infrastructure, and which aims to strengthen Estonia’s maritime security and critical infrastructure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 597 rejected on the first reading; the bill is dropped from the process; the vote result: 39 in favor, 10 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Completion of the first reading: Regarding draft law 622, amending the liquid fuel law, initiated by the Government of the Republic, Isamaa and EKRE submitted an amendment proposal to reject the draft; their proposal did not receive support. Voting result: 13 in favor, 45 against; no abstentions. Therefore, the first reading is completed. Next, agreements on amendment proposal deadlines will take place on May 28th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – third reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 588 was passed on its third reading and finally adopted as a law after a vote (47 in favor, 21 against, 1 abstention).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:37
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
13 decisions across 5 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 respect of income taxes, and for the prevention of tax evasion and fiscal fraud, and of the protocol thereto – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments is June 3rd at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Decision:
Appoint Riina Sikkut as the representative of the committee (Finance Committee).
Decision:
The draft will be put on the plenary session agenda on May 20, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Decision:
First reading finished.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The sitting was extended until the agenda was exhausted, but no later than 14:00. Supported by 48 members of the Riigikogu, opposed by 6, with 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for June 3, 2024, at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Bill 634 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law amending the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (640 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments: June 3rd at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
Completion of the first reading and appointment of a leader: Maris Lauri as the leading commissioner.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The draft will be placed on the plenary session agenda on May 20th; the proposal will be concluded in the first reading and Maris Lauri will be appointed as the leading commissioner.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The presiding committee shall appoint a speaker and determine the order of proceedings and set a deadline for submitting amendments (June 3rd at 5:15 PM).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The first reading to be completed within the framework of this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
Propose including the draft on the agenda for the plenary session on May 20th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Monday, May 19, 2025
11 decisions across 10 agendas
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Inquiry Regarding the Security of the Southeastern Border Region of Estonia (No. 729)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. At the end of the discussion, a note was made stating that decisions were not taken and negotiations will continue.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Inquiry regarding the construction of Via Baltica (no. 734)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made under the Riigikogu's third agenda item. Responses were given to questions directed to the Prime Minister, and the discussion will continue in accordance with the development of budgetary and funding possibilities and the course of decisions at the European Union level.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions have been made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
No formal decisions were adopted in the collegium within the framework of the inquiry; the discussion focused primarily on the planned measures and plans, and on establishing the temporal validity of their implementation.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Inquiry regarding the use of rail cars from foreign countries in Ukraine (no. 740)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. Coordination of responses and further actions related to the inheritance inquiry continues between ministries and the embassy, utilizing diplomatic channels. More detailed solution and action scenarios were not approved at this meeting.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft Law on the Ratification of the Amendment to the Constitution of the International Labour Organization (ILO) (590 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading completed; the deadline for submitting amendments is 5:00 PM on June 2, 2024; agenda item number four has been successfully completed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act § 4 (624 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 2 decisions
Decision:
The decision to end the first reading of the draft bill by consensus was made at the economics committee meeting.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The decision to put the draft agenda for the plenary session on 19th May was a consensus action within the economics committee.
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20:38
Thursday, May 15, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Once the discussion of the agenda concluded, no decisions were made; a substantial discussion session took place between factions, and negotiations were carried out. During December, it is expected that specific priorities and budget and adjustment matters related to the transition to Estonian-language instruction, further cooperation on the TI-Hüppe project, and operations related to the involvement of local governments will be clarified and confirmed.
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Parliament Collective
20:38
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
35 decisions across 24 agendas
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 556 was passed into law. Fifty-eight members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 29 voted against, and there were 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Hospital information systems, Health Insurance Fund agreements
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
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Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) – Third Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 553 (the draft act amending the Navigation Act) was adopted as an act. It was supported by 83 members of the Riigikogu, opposed by 1, and there were no abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Legal entity liability
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No specific decisions were made within the scope of this session; the discussion focused on describing legal frameworks, case contexts, and potential solutions, as well as future discussions and considerations.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Camera network
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Halt the use of camera networks until a clear legal basis and public debate have been established regarding it; subsequently, discuss within the legislature what rules and restrictions apply to the collection, access, use, and deletion of data gathered in public spaces; the goal is to find a socially legitimate solution that protects privacy while enabling the improvement of crime detection.
Varro Vooglaid
On the Management of the Ministry of Defence
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
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Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law amending the general part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for May 28th at 5:15 PM.
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Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Bill 611's first reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Pixies
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
It hides substantive material for discussion: decisions were not made as a clear act of parliament. However, the following steps are included in the ministry’s and government’s plan: it is anticipated that within two weeks, clarifications and proposals will be submitted on how to balance the impact of the planned redistribution of a 200-million-euro cut and what specific steps will be taken to increase defense capabilities. Furthermore, it was emphasized that the pension payment system must function and, if necessary, additional funds will be found for investments in IT and digital solutions. This is currently primarily a coordination and assessment process and not a final decision as a parliamentary act.
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Parliament Collective
20:38
Close and sheep
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The discussion took place primarily in an informative manner and focused on questions and answers, as well as the direction of future work, namely the reduction of bureaucracy and the correction of norms.
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Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The vote result on the proposal to reject the bill: 28 in favor, 46 against; the proposal did not find support; the bill's first reading was not rejected.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Decision:
A plenary session is called for May 14th to discuss, and Tiit Maran (affiliated with the Environment Committee) was appointed representative of the presidium by consensus.
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Parliament Collective
20:39
Decision:
The first reading was concluded, and the bill proceeds to the next stage. This means the bill moves on to the second reading according to procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for May 29 at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
10:21
Decision:
The first reading of Bill 612 ended.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
10:21
The Robbery of Rural People in Protected Areas
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The discussion will continue, and further discussions and possible refinements to economic and forestry mechanisms are planned for future meetings and within the framework of pre-government discussions.
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Parliament Collective
20:38
Taxes
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were adopted; this session focused on discussion and the presentation of the government's positions, and no specific parliamentary decisions were made.
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Parliament Collective
20:39
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
At the May 12th meeting, the procedural documents for the second reading were confirmed unanimously.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
It is mutually agreed that the second reading of the draft will be concluded, and following that, the draft will be placed on the plenary session agenda and a final vote will be held on May 21st; furthermore, the proposals of the Ministry of Social Affairs will be taken into consideration and amendments will be drawn up.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The proposal was removed from the agenda on April 16th; the vote resulted in 4 in favor, 3 against.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Second reading of the draft law on accession to the statute of the Institute for International Democracy and Electoral Assistance (559 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu passed bill 559: the number of votes in favor was 50, against 12, and abstentions 1. The bill has been adopted as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The steering committee decided to put the bill on the agenda of the full parliament for the second reading on May 14th, to confirm the bill’s text and explanatory notes for the second reading, and to conclude the second reading by conducting a final vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Draft law on harmonizing the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (580 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The steering committee submitted a proposal to reject draft 580 on the first reading. The draft's proceedings ended with its dropping. The voting result: 45 in favor, 13 against, 0 abstentions. This decision is collegiate and therefore does not bear a specific person's identifier. Draft 580 will not proceed to further proceedings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu adopted draft resolution 643 of the Riigikogu: to appoint Paavo Nõgene and Raul Rebane as members of the recognized experts group in the field of public broadcasting, with their term of office beginning on May 27, 2025. The adoption of the draft took place according to the Home Rule Act of the Riigikogu, with one reading and a majority of votes in favor. The explanatory note of the draft states that the candidates had proper written consents and that prior restrictions (not being a member of the board, a procurist, an auditor, etc.) were met. The vote result was 50 in favor, 11 against, and 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia’s Government to submit a negative supplementary budget bill to reduce administrative expenses in 2025" (608 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu rejected the proposal from the Isamaa faction regarding the Riigikogu resolution "Submitting a negative supplementary budget bill to the Republic of Estonia's Government to reduce administrative expenses in 2025." The vote result: 14 in favor, none against or abstaining.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 619 was rejected; the vote result: 20 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances supporting the plan to build offshore wind farms" (586 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The draft of agenda item 17, first reading, was not opened for discussion; due to the absence of the presenter, no vote or decisions were taken. The session continued or ended, as per the minutes, but no specific decision was made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Decision:
Bill 586 is rejected on its first reading; the bill falls off the agenda. Voting results: 45 in favor, 8 against, 0 abstentions. The decision materialized, meaning the Riigikogu removed the bill from consideration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 519 – Adopted as a result of the third reading of the Act amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and amending other acts related thereto, initiated by the Republic's Government; in favour 49, against 28, abstentions 1.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu did not adopt the re-adoption in its original form and decided to amend or discuss the bill together with proposed amendments. Furthermore, Ando Kiviberg (constitutional affairs committee) was designated as the leading committee, and it was decided that the legal affairs committee will take the next steps, organizing the further work of the procedure.
Ando Kiviberg
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The Steering Committee's proposal is to hold the final vote on the bill on May 21, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Bill 588's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
The Finance Committee's proposed amendment was fully taken into account.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Draft law (587 SE) on joining the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments is: May 28th at 5:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Decision:
The completion of the first reading: Draft 587's first reading is concluded on the proposal of the board.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
4 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu approved the Reform Party faction’s proposal to extend today’s sitting until the agenda is exhausted with 52 votes in favor, 8 against, and 1 abstention. This allowed for continued negotiations and debates, and to complete the first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Decision:
The first reading is to be completed and the deadline for submitting amendments is set for May 27th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading concluded: Bill 632 first reading completed; the deadline for submitting amendments is May 27th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:39
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 581 was returned for its first reading; the Riigikogu adopted the lead committee’s proposal to reject the bill. The voting result was: 41 in favor, 20 against, 0 abstentions. The bill is dropped from the procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:38