Parliament Decisions
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Monday, March 24, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session. 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 568 is rejected on its first reading. Bill 568 is removed from the agenda; voting results: 45 in favor, 17 against, no abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Thursday, March 20, 2025
5 decisions across 2 agendas
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 4 decisions
Decision:
To confirm the lack of need for additional official changes and to present solutions within the existing budget (no additional expenses are anticipated).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
To add the draft to the plenary session agenda for March 18th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
Appoint Madis Timpson as the representative of the steering committee.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
First reading completed regarding draft 583.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The parliament voted on the draft resolution of the Riigikogu with 562 votes in favor, 14 votes, and 61 votes against; there were no abstentions. The draft has been rejected.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
25 decisions across 16 agendas
Digital society
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during this sitting.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to interrupt the second reading did not find support: 14 in favor, 50 against, no abstentions. Therefore, the second reading was concluded and the bill moves on to the third reading in cooperation with the steering committee.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 563 SE first reading postponed; proceedings lapsed. Vote result: 48 in favor, 11 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The investigative powers will not be expanded to grant the Tax and Customs Board broader rights (e.g., to eavesdrop on conversations or use police agents) – we will stick with the original solution, and the question of expanding investigative powers will be separated for a separate discussion, if necessary, at the level of parliamentary groups.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
Procedural decisions: completion of the second reading scheduled for March 19th on the plenary agenda; completion of the second reading and, following the final vote, referral to the plenary agenda for the final vote (with a result of 6 in favor, 1 abstention).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
All seven proposed amendments were adopted unanimously, along with technical and substantive improvements aimed at ensuring a clearer and more legally sound procedure for sanction offenses.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Economic Revitalization Plan
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 3 decisions
Decision:
Development of offshore wind farms will not proceed in line with the current government's direction; the focus will be on the clean industry agreement and the development of a diverse energy portfolio to ensure a stable and affordable energy price for Estonian businesses and consumers.
Vladimir Arhipov
Decision:
The implementation of a 2% increase in corporate income tax next year will not take place; simplification and clarity of the tax environment will remain a priority, and we will strive to maintain our leading position among OECD countries.
Decision:
At the beginning of April, a roundtable session will be organized to monitor the competitiveness of the economy and the implementation of the 45-point action plan, as well as to gather feedback from entrepreneurs.
Second reading of the draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act and other laws (549 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 4 decisions
Decision:
The second reading was concluded according to the leading committee's proposal; the termination of the second reading of the draft was confirmed in the final status.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
As a result of reviewing this 25th amendment proposal, it was decided to fully account for them; the leading committee submitted a proposal to conclude the second reading, and the draft ultimately went to the conclusion of the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The discussion concluded with a consensus that the minister has the authority to establish and, if necessary, amend a list of additional services through a regulation, in order to define the concept of port services. This decision confirmed the direction of flexibility in legislation and procedure in the new summary.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The decision was made to include the draft on the plenary session agenda on March 19th; it was also decided to conclude the second reading and, following the final vote, to bring the draft to the plenary session agenda definitively on March 26th, 2025. All of these decisions were made by consensus.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
What is the prime minister’s big plan for Estonia?
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
The government made a fundamental decision to raise defense spending next year to at least 5% of GDP.
Rain Epler
The situation in the country
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Until the Riigikogu and constitutional order are fulfilled, no collective decisions were made within the framework of this matter; there were no legally binding actions or mandates adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Third reading of the draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 547 has been passed into law. It was supported by 84 members of the Riigikogu, opposed by 0, and with 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Politics
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
State Defence
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 2 decisions
Decision:
The state is launching a council of entrepreneurs, which will contribute to accelerating procurement processes and improving cooperation between the private sector and public procurement.
Anti Allas
Decision:
The state has decided to maintain the level of defense investments at least at 5% of GDP starting next year.
Market economy in Estonia
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Government austerity plan
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Political decisions were not made within the scope of this consideration. The consideration turned to facts and discussion, and to future possibilities, but no specific decision was announced.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Act on Foreign Relations and amending other acts in consequence (385 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The second reading is completed: the committee's lead committee's proposal for the second reading was finalized as the end result, and the proceedings continued with that position.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to interrupt the second reading of bill 385: the vote resulted in 19 in favor, 50 opposed; the proposal did not receive support (the collegial decision was not enforced).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Overload fee
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
4 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The first reading was completed regarding draft 585. It was also decided that the preceding two proposals with identical content (from the ECR and Centre Party) to reject its first reading did not garner support, and the first reading was therefore completed. The deadline for submitting further amendments is April 1st at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure (493 SE), second reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
Bill 493's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision:
The amendments proposed by the Legal Affairs Committee, numbers 1 and 2, were fully taken into account.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The conclusion of the second reading and the collection of positions: all six proposed amendments were presented unanimously and it was decided to take them fully into account. The conclusion of the draft’s second reading and the conclusion of handling the second agenda item.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Monday, March 17, 2025
6 decisions across 6 agendas
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No specific decisions were made; the answers to the inquiry and the further proceedings continue, and the minister is expected to present and provide clarification regarding the operation of schools and the progress of the reform.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The current agenda does not involve a final legislative decision; discussion will continue, and further steps and solutions regarding potential exemptions, compensation, or additional tax allowances will be determined in subsequent stages of committees and procedures, in accordance with cooperation between the Riigikogu and the government.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No formal decisions were made during the course of this agenda. Discussion and answers will continue, and the next step is further debate in the Riigikogu regarding the minister's conflicts of interest and amendments to the language act.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of science (no. 716)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. Negotiations continue, and concrete steps to protect Estonian scientific terminology or to secure funding in the short or medium term have not yet been adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:42
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu passed the Basic Education Act on December 11, 2024, which improves the accessibility and quality of basic education and establishes places for children aged 1.5–3 years in parental care facilities and places for children aged 3–7 in kindergartens through local governments, and allows for income tax refunds to cover expenses related to childcare. In addition, approximately 10 million euros will be allocated through state support funds to parental education and the implementation of child welfare and rights policies. This is an important step in increasing family-friendliness and the accessibility of pre-school services, factors that are often highlighted in the context of demographic challenges.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
No final formal decisions were made within this agenda item; the discussion will continue and any possible decisions will be adopted in the context of future meetings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Thursday, March 13, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 557 is rejected on its first reading; the bill falls off the agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
14 decisions across 12 agendas
Ensuring Estonia's security
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Estonian politics
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No concrete decisions were made; the discussion focused primarily on starting positions and a possible path toward ongoing solutions, rather than the formalization of official decisions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Competition Act
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No final formal decision has been made. Spokespersons emphasized the need to quickly resolve the uncertainty and submit amendments to the Competition Act to the Riigikogu; as a possibility, a new draft was mentioned from the Ministry of Justice or a variant prepared by the government, which the government would direct to the economic affairs committee for processing.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
The situation in the country
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made in this discussion. The text lacked any specific, final legislative decisions or changes that would have been formalized as official coalition plans or parliamentary resolutions. The debate was analyzed and various viewpoints were presented, but no decisive action was announced.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE) - second reading
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 3 decisions
Decision:
Once the second reading is completed, the draft will be added to the Riigikogu plenary agenda for a third reading on March 19th of this year.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Decision:
The second reading was concluded by consensus (6 in favor, 1 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Decision:
The draft will be sent to the plenary session's agenda on March 12th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Third reading of the draft law amending the Animal Breeding Act (551 SE)
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law 551 to amend the Livestock Breeding Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was passed as law with a final vote of 71 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
RMK
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No formal decisions were made; the discussion continues and proposals concerning special audits or additional analysis remained open in this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
National Heritage Fund and Raw Materials Supply Security Partnership
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Governing the state
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Specific decisions were not made. The discussion focused on clarifying the coalition's directions, reducing bureaucracy, and coordinating the upcoming work before various regional and national reforms.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Draft law amending the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu (552 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 552 is rejected in the first reading. Voting result: 45 in favor, 15 against, 0 abstentions. The bill is dropped from consideration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
New government tax policy
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made at this session. Parliamentary discussion continues, and the content and precise drafts of future tax policy changes must be processed separately. Previous declarations indicate plans to eliminate corporate profit tax, increase the income tax-free minimum, and continue the temporary nature of the security tax, but the final details and timeline remain undecided.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Government foreign policy
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at this discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No specific decisions have been made. The meeting concluded without delay, and negotiations will continue; no official coalition or budget decisions were announced under this agenda item.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Monday, March 10, 2025
3 decisions across 3 agendas
Inquiry regarding the effects of value-added tax (VAT) increases on the Ministry of Defence's budget (no. 709)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during the consideration of this agenda item.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Inquiry Regarding the Procurement of Ammunition (no. 714)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading completed; the leading committee's proposal to reject the draft in the first reading did not receive the coalition’s support. Voting result: 35 in favor, 38 against, 0 abstentions. Deadline for submitting amendments set for March 24 at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Thursday, February 27, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu did not express a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender; the minister’s term of office continues. Expected vote majority: 21 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43