Parliament Decisions
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
27 decisions across 16 agendas
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made within the scope of this agenda item. The discussion will continue, and further decision-making and implementation actions will need to be reviewed separately.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 574 is rejected upon its first reading. The bill is removed from consideration. The vote result: 45 in favor, 10 against; there were no abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Increasing connection capacity during consumption
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Conditions for Alienation of Land to the State
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at the session. The discussion will continue, the procedure for compensation is being finalized, and amendments to the law and their implementation must be coordinated within the committee and separately in the Riigikogu.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft Land Tax Act (582 SE) - First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu rejected the draft bill proposed by the leadership committee on its first reading; the bill is dropped from consideration. Voting results: 44 in favor, 12 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Personnel policy in the security and defence sector
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
There were no official decisions made during this session. The purpose of the discussion was to check and clarify the competition's adherence to the criteria outlined in writing, and it was permitted to forward concerns to the State Secretary and the Minister of Defence, and to submit a written clarification if necessary. Furthermore, it was permitted to review the composition of the commission or the assessment mechanisms if necessary, but a decision on that matter was not reached.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Third reading of the bill amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 532's final vote took place: in favor 80, against 0, abstentions 1; the bill has been passed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
During the course of this discussion, no final decisions were reached; the adoption of decisions and the approval of specific measures were deferred to subsequent proceedings, and further discussion requires additional information and analysis.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 575's final vote at the Riigikogu session ended with 18 votes in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions; based on this, the bill could not be adopted as a decision. Therefore, the necessary majority of votes was lacking to join the preparation of the state's long-term energy strategy in its further proceedings or adoption.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Social law
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during the discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Sunlight money to municipalities
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made; the discussion continues, and the steps between the ministry and the Riigikogu regarding the topic, including the legal basis and career models, need to be more precisely defined.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 9 decisions
Decision:
Now that the second reading is complete, the bill will proceed to its third reading and a final vote will be carried out according to the guidelines.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
A consensus decision was reached regarding Philip Morris's proposal to postpone the entry into force and the entry into force date of January 31, 2026.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
Regarding EKRE's obstructive proposals, there were no neutral opinions; they were unanimously decided to be disregarded (6–15).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
Amendments 4 and 16 of the Social Affairs Committee will be fully considered.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
Estonia's 200 faction’s proposed amendments number 2 disregarded; number 3 and number 5 are fully taken into account; number 1 is essentially accepted, but it was not possible to continue full support in its technical form; the committee presented its own amendment (the social affairs committee’s amendment number 4).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The obstructive amendment proposals numbered 6–15 of the Ekre faction should be linked to their submitters and not be taken into consideration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The steering committee made a unanimous decision that when the second reading is concluded, the bill will be added to the plenary session agenda for a third reading on April 23rd, and a final vote will be held.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
On March 24th, it was decided to remove the draft from the plenary session agenda and to take it up for a second reading on April 16th, which is today.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The committee decided to put the bill on the Riigikogu agenda for a second reading on March 23rd and to propose concluding the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Poverty
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at this session; the discussion focused on describing plans and integrated measures, and talking about the direction of future policy.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – first reading (603 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 4 decisions
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to reject draft law 603 on its first reading was denied – the vote resulted in 11 in favor, 46 against, and 0 abstentions; the proposal did not gain support. Therefore, the first reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The steering committee has appointed the chairman of the constitutional committee, Ando Kiviberg, as its representative.
Ando Kiviberg
Decision:
Proposal to complete the first reading – decided by consensus, first reading completed.
Decision:
Proposal to include the draft on the plenary session agenda for April 16, 2025 – the decision was adopted and the agenda confirmed.
Draft law amending the Foreign Relations Act and, in consequence, amending other acts (385 SE), third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 385 adopted as law; the vote result was 70 in favor, 1 against, and 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Teacher shortages and prospects for future generations
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No immediate decisions were made during this discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
3 decisions across 2 agendas
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation'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:
The proposal was supported by 52 members of the Riigikogu, opposed by 0, and with 1 abstention. Therefore, the session was extended, according to a proposal from the Reform Party faction, until the agenda is exhausted (April 15, 2025).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session. 2 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu voted and the first reading of bill 578 was rejected; the bill falls out of the legislative process.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The economic affairs committee decided to submit a bill to the agenda of the plenary session 578 for April 15th and to continue the discussion according to procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Monday, April 14, 2025
5 decisions across 5 agendas
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No final joint decisions were made during the session. However, a strategic direction for future actions in energy policy was presented, and it was emphasized that the government will clarify and publish the calculations and clearly understand the necessity of the energy economy development plan before confirming decisions with significant financial implications. The session primarily focused on continuing the discussion and ensuring the availability of necessary data, rather than adopting new legislation.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Inquiry regarding energy supply reliability (no. 717)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. Within the scope of the inquiry, answers were presented and various possibilities were discussed, but no specific formal decisions were confirmed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Following further discussion, no specific decisions were made; the session focused on answering questions, providing clarifications, and discussing potential financial and regulatory solutions. Therefore, a decision was made to continue considering the previous plan and the ongoing process of publishing additional data and explanatory notes.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions are not being made. The inquiry discussion ended without a final parliamentary decision and without confirming a specific mandate or cabinet change.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Inquiry regarding the explosively grown cormorant population (no. 725)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The discussion, description of proposed measures, and planning of research continues according to the ministry’s responses and involvement of interest groups; currently, egg oiling, autumn hunting, and lethal deterrence, permitted in exceptional cases, remain in effect, but a decisive assessment of effectiveness and a more detailed action plan will be developed through further collaboration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Thursday, April 10, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu decided to initiate a bill in the finance committee to bring the motor vehicle tax law and the traffic law into conformity with the constitution.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
24 decisions across 16 agendas
Draft law amending the Act on Documents Establishing Identity and amending other acts in consequence (572 SE) – first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 5 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments to draft 572 is April 24th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
Following the further change at Terras, Kalle Laanet is appointed as the new commission representative.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The steering committee shall appoint the chairman of the constitutional committee, Hendrik Johannes Terras, as its representative.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
Proposal to include the draft on the plenary session agenda for March 10, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
First reading finished.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Defence Industry Park
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Third reading of the draft law amending the Defence Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (Strengthening Maritime Security) (565 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 565 has finally been passed and approved as a law to increase power and strengthen maritime security. The final vote result: 62 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Who leads Estonia’s finances
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
As the discussion took the form of a question-and-answer session with self-generated questions, no specific decisions were made. The dialogue between the Riigikogu and the minister focused on clarifying terms and contexts, and discussing political interpretations, but there was no formulation of decisions regarding this particular session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 570 has been adopted as a law. Sixty members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 13 voted against, and 0 abstained.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 592 was rejected on its first reading; the lead committee made a decision and rejected the proposal by a vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Money transfers to Estonian defense industry companies under the slogan "Assistance to Ukraine."
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 2 decisions
Decision:
Due to the urgency of state aid, a decision was made to send 10,000 shells and 750,000 food packages to Ukraine via charter or directly, as soon as possible, according to priority and need. This is part of a short-term crisis support package and will go to Ukraine to alleviate the burden and provide military and humanitarian assistance.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
The government decided to use approximately 100 million euros to support Ukraine's resistance and security, allocating it roughly as follows: approximately 5% for the Estonian IT Coalition's intermediary services, approximately 5% for Ukrainian training activities, and the remainder will be directed towards providing products and services to Estonian companies according to Ukrainian orders. Additionally, it was decided to rapidly implement additional competition and review mechanisms to ensure the correspondence of precise products and quantities to Ukrainian needs, if necessary. This decision is collective and at the level of the state government, not the separate decision of a single person.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law (559 SE) for the accession of the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for April 24th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:28
Decision:
Bill 559 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:28
Decision:
The proposal by the Conservative People's Party faction to reject draft law 559 on the first reading did not find support (4 in favor, 38 against).
Varro Vooglaid
Second reading of the bill amending the Medicines Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The second reading is concluded; the draft will be added to the plenary session's agenda, and the final vote is scheduled for April 16th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Decision:
Two amendments to the social affairs committee were approved; they were unanimously endorsed and will be considered in the second reading of the bill.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu decision: the final vote and adoption of bill 569 has been decided to be rejected; the voting results were: 11 in favor, 3 against, no abstentions. Bill 569 has therefore been rejected.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Tallinn Hospital and Healthcare Funding
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Unfortunately, no final decisions were made; further work will be directed to the government cabinet and working groups, where the distribution of services, funding, and responsibilities will be discussed, and it will be determined who will fulfill which roles. Quick national or municipal final decisions have not yet been made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 566 (the draft act amending the Income Tax Act) was rejected in the first reading (46 in favor, 20 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
10:21
Reduction of employee rights
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The discussion continues, and further processing and refinements of the draft are planned for the following sessions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
USA and Estonia relations
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Government decisions
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
The information session did not generate or ultimately confirm any official decisions regarding Enefit Green's stock market listing or state ownership. The discussion focused on questions of risk, transparency, and information sharing, and no decisions were made by the government at that time.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Varia
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. In the discussion of the Varia state, questions were raised and advisory information was presented regarding the government's intentions; no specific decisions were repeated or confirmed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
3 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (571 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 571 was rejected on its first reading. The commission's proposal was adopted collegially: the vote was 47 in favor, 25 against, with 0 abstentions. The bill falls out of the procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No collective decision was made; the meeting ended without a final decision on the draft. Instead, the need to consider invalidation was emphasized, along with continued discussion and a possible reconsideration regarding tax rates and legal corrections.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:41
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading completed. The deadline for submitting amendments is April 23rd at 5:15 PM. The draft's proceedings will continue in the plenary’s next session; an initial decision was confirmed to move draft 588 forward according to the participation of the coalition and the opposition. Additionally, it was noted that proposals and questions will be discussed at the next sitting, and members of the Riigikogu will continue the discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Monday, April 7, 2025
2 decisions across 2 agendas
Inquiry Regarding Chinese Intelligence Access to Estonian Residents' Data Through Applications and Technology (No. 718)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at this session. The discussion primarily focused on the clarity of the existing regulatory framework, understanding the risks, and strengthening oversight, outlining possible future steps in the context of legal competence, as well as technical and communication activities. Looking ahead, it identified directions for further action at the European Union level and in Estonia to strengthen cybersecurity and the resilience of supply chains.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
The oath of office of Member of the Riigikogu, Peeter Ernits
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Thursday, March 27, 2025
3 decisions across 1 agendas
Board elections of the Riigikogu
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
Arvo Aller was elected Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu, receiving 25 votes.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Toomas Kivimägi was elected as the first vice-chairman of the Riigikogu, receiving 52 votes.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Decision:
Lauri Hussar was elected Speaker of the Riigikogu, receiving 51 votes.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
24 decisions across 18 agendas
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
Following the final vote, the bill was adopted as a law amending the Constitution with a two-thirds majority of the Riigikogu (a minimum of 68 votes in favor).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The committee decided to amend the Constitution according to paragraph 1, sub-point 3 of Article 163 and Article 166 of the Constitution, and to put the bill to a final vote under expedited proceedings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The committee decided to put the draft forward for a plenary vote on March 26, 2025, and at the same time consider the amendments that have been submitted in two versions: number 1 and number 2.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu board adopted the motion to put the final version 531 of the draft bill to a final vote to conclude the procedure, and approved the preparations for the vote. As a result of the final vote, the bill was passed as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Hiiumaa Memorial to the War of Independence and other historical monuments
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Second reading of the draft law amending the Defence Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) (565 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously approved the draft law’s text for the second reading, the complete list of proposed amendments, and the explanatory memorandum on March 24th. Two leading committee amendments were taken into consideration, and linguistic and technical adjustments were made; the need for the law’s swift entry into force was emphasized.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The parliamentary national defense committee unanimously decided to submit a proposal to the Riigikogu to conclude the second reading of the bill.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other related laws (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
Bill 441 has been passed into law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The steering committee's proposal to hold a final vote on bill 441.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Sense of security
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made during this discussion. More detailed decisions may come up for debate in the Riigikogu in the future in connection with amendments to tax benefits and the Employment Contracts Act.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
Proposal to add the draft to the plenary session agenda on March 26th and conduct the final vote on April 2nd: 8 members in favor, 2 against. The completion of the draft's second reading and the recording of final votes will continue in accordance with this decision.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The Leading Committee's proposal to conclude the second reading in plenary session: adopted with the votes of 8 court or committee members and opposed by 2 members. The bill's second reading will be concluded today.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Additional inflow of qualified labor
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during the information session regarding the further import of qualified labor and the precise wording of related exemptions. Further discussions and specific solutions will continue in subsequent meetings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Tax policy
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at the information session. The discussion continues, and tax policy and food prices will be decided by the government and the Riigikogu at subsequent meetings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act and other laws (549 SE) - third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 549 (the Act amending the Maritime Safety Act and other Acts) was passed as law with 65 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:34
The Selection of Ministers
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 2 decisions
Decision:
Increasing defense spending and borrowing at a necessary level (min. 5% of GDP) in accordance with national security and alliance commitments.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The implementation of background checks for all ministers and, if necessary, the application of preventative background checks before ministers are confirmed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Politics
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
The ministry's name will remain the same; there are no plans to change it to reduce costs and confusion associated with that.
Mart Maastik
The oath of members of the Riigikogu
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Presidium of the Riigikogu decided, in connection with the resignations of Riigikogu members Maksim Iljin and Aleksei Jašin, that substitute members Diana Ingerainen and Raul-Stig Rästa will assume their seats as Riigikogu members on March 26, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Integration of immigrants
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
The quota will not be increased; for skilled workers, flexible restrictions will be created in exceptional cases to meet labor needs.
Tõnis Lukas
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure (493 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure, initiated by the Legal Affairs Committee, was adopted as a law with a final vote of 72 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Government decisions
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made in this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other acts (to enhance migration proceedings) (548 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill titled "Act amending the Aliens Act and other related acts (to enhance migration procedures)," number 548, was adopted as law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
5 decisions across 4 agendas
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The leading committee's proposal is to conclude the first reading of bill 589. The final decision will be formalized within the plenary session of the Riigikogu, and the deadline for submitting amendments is April 8th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The Defence Committee supported the general principles of the bill, and a consensus was reached to conclude the bill's first reading, place it on the agenda, and designate Kristo Enn Vaga as the presenter. The deadline for submitting amendments was fixed at 10 working days, as stipulated by law.
Kristo Enn Vaga
The oath of office of Toomas Järveoja, Member of the Riigikogu
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made in this joint presentation.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The first reading was completed, and the deadline for submitting amendments was set for April 8th at 5:00 PM. Ando Kiviberg was named the leading commissioner, and to continue the draft's proceedings, a more detailed inclusion plan and an explanation for a shorter version of the explanatory report must be prepared.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
The Oaths of the Members of the Government of the Republic
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
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