Parliament Decisions

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
12 decisions across 11 agendas
Automaks
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: No decisions were made during this discussion. The questions and requests raised will be forwarded accordingly, and it was agreed that written clarifications and elaborations will be provided in subsequent briefings, and the discussion will continue to address necessary improvements.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Energetics
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Postponement or overestimation regarding the indexing of energy price indices is a rational step to achieve more precise and transparent calculations and to involve all parties. It was also decided to continue the development of mainland wind farms and to initiate a special development plan for the nuclear power plant, in order to create energy security and export potential. A new state aid permit is necessary, as well as refining the calculations in cooperation with market participants and institutions; simultaneously, the inclusion of various sources and public awareness must be considered.
Individual Decision
Priit Sibul Priit Sibul
20:43
Administrative oversight over the City of Narva and its municipal schools.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Supervision of Narva city and its municipal schools will begin at the beginning of March and will last for two months. First and fourth grades, and kindergarten groups, will be examined to assess the functioning of instruction in Estonian and, if necessary, to provide teachers with methodological and linguistic support. Schools will be notified of the start date of the supervision, and during the supervision, the steps taken by the school administrations for the transition to Estonian-language instruction and the extent of further training needs will be reviewed. Additionally, a goal is set to develop the monitoring and supervisory capacity of Narva city's school administrator and to organize close cooperation with Narva College to create an independent monitoring methodology for the city.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: Bill 567 is rejected on the first reading. 34 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 15 voted against, and there were 0 abstentions. The bill is dropped from the process.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: No decisions were made during this discussion. The viewpoints presented in the discussion and the creative exchange between critics will be recorded, but no specific decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Aeronautics
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: No decisions were made; the discussion remains consultative and future measures lack the emphasis of a precisely established decision.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Other questions
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
The situation in the country.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Political decisions were not made; plans and intentions were presented at this moment, but specific, immediately binding decisions were not confirmed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Second reading of the draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: The decision was made to conclude the second reading of bill 551 and proceed with the procedure for the third reading; upon completion of the second reading, schedule the third reading for March 12th and put bill 551 SE to a final vote.
Individual Decision
Urmas Kruuse Urmas Kruuse
20:43
Confusing energy policy
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Political decisions were not made in a specific way; we noted that the discussion continues and that understandings need to be harmonized and various scenarios need to be assessed (renewable energy, guided energy, state participation in a nuclear power plant, etc.). Such a session ended without the adoption of binding measures.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision: The deadline for submitting amendments was set for March 12, 2024, at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision: Bill 554 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
5 decisions across 1 agendas
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 5 decisions
Decision: The deadline for submitting amendment proposals has been set for March 11th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision: Bill 536's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision: The proposal to postpone the second reading of draft law 536 was rejected (17 in favor, 61 against) by the Conservative People's Party fraction and the Centre Party fraction.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision: Amendment proposal no. 2 (to remove a repeated sentence from the draft) was fully accepted (52 in favor, 24 opposed).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision: Amendment proposal no. 1 (to grant voting rights only to citizens of Estonia) was rejected (25 in favor, 55 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session. 1 decisions
Decision: The session was extended until 2:00 PM. In addition, it was decided that the discussion will take place by representatives of the parliamentary groups, and speakers will address according to agreements between the groups. It is anticipated that all members of the Riigikogu will be heard during the negotiations and room will be given for the representatives of the parliamentary groups to express their opinions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
21 decisions across 15 agendas
Energetics
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: No official decisions were made at this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Energy price
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: No decisions were made for the present discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Security
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made. This matter requires further discussion and additional consideration; no specific application or draft legislation decisions were made regarding it.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Defence Industry Park
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: A political decision was not made. The discussion focused on the possibilities of accelerating the detailed plan and the necessity of local/environmental coordination, and no concrete decisions were formalized in this clause.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision: The Defence Committee decided unanimously to propose to the Riigikogu Presidium to include bill 565 for its first reading on the agenda and to conclude the first reading; the proposal is for the first reading of the bill on February 19th, and the deadline for submitting amendments is March 6th at 5:15 PM.
Individual Decision
Meelis Kiili Meelis Kiili
20:43
Draft law amending the Radiation Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other acts (573 SE) - first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision: The deadline for submitting amendments is set at 5:15 PM on March 6th (as presented in the negotiations).
Individual Decision
Urve Tiidus Urve Tiidus
20:43
Decision: Appoint Urve Tiidus (Urve Tiiduse pid) as the representative of the steering committee to lead inter-committee discussions and coordinate procedures.
Individual Decision
Urve Tiidus Urve Tiidus
20:43
Decision: First reading completed; a consensus decision that the draft proceeds to the next stage.
Individual Decision
Urve Tiidus Urve Tiidus
20:43
Decision: Propose adding the draft to the plenary session agenda for February 19th; a consensus decision to expedite the procedure for the Radiation Act concerning the Riigikogu.
Individual Decision
Urve Tiidus Urve Tiidus
20:43
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision: Bill 570 has concluded its first reading. The deadline for submitting amendments is March 6, 2024, at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision: The proposal to reject draft law 570, amending the Church and Religious Communities Act, on its first reading by the Conservative People's Party’s and Centre Party’s factions did not find support (11 in favor, 41 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Western values
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: No decisions were made during the meeting.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Second reading of the draft law on approving amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the International Reconstruction and Development Bank (558 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision: Bill 558 has been passed as a law (voting result: 58 in favor, 4 against, 1 abstention).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Decision: The Riigikogu decided to conclude the second reading and carry out the final vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Decision: The Riigikogu decided to place bill 558 on the agenda of the full assembly for February 19th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Draft amendment to the Riigikogu decision "Decision of the Riigikogu, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, concerning the formation of the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Lithuania, and the Republic of Latvia" (577 OE) – first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision: The Riigikogu passed bill 577 for the Riigikogu decision in the final vote. The voting results were: 62 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Food VAT reduction
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) - third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision: Bill 533, amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as an Act.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Government decisions
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: At the meeting currently under discussion, no final decision was made; the discussion will continue, and subsequent stages and drafts require further public discussion and additional analysis.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Government foreign policy
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Shared values with the United States of America
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: During this information session, no specific political decisions were made. The discussion focused on understanding values, conditions for cooperation, and practical conclusions regarding the U.S. new administration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:43
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
2 decisions across 1 agendas
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision: The procedure for draft 543 regarding its first reading was postponed, as the absence of faction members made the procedure impossible.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: The Riigikogu decided not to pass the bill; the bill was rejected. The criticism of all voters proved true: there were 10 votes in favour, 0 against, and 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Monday, February 17, 2025
7 decisions across 7 agendas
Inquiry Regarding the Estonian Academy of Arts' International Cooperation (no 677)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Elron Ticket Price Increases on Regional Policy (No. 708)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: No concrete decisions were made at the session that concluded with this. The discussion of the inquiry was completed, but no decisions or implementing acts were approved at that time.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: There are no formal decisions within the scope of this agenda item. The inquiry procedure took place in the form of a discussion: the inquirers posed concerned questions, and the minister provided answers and explanations regarding current procedures and plans. The discussion of viewpoints did not lead to a specific decision, but leaves further steps and a possible decision within the framework of cooperation between the Riigikogu and the government. Therefore, it is stated that decisions are lacking, and coordinated procedures and discussions will continue for the next steps.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Investigation into the failure of the education agreement (no 704)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: No specific decisions were made regarding the legal forcefulness of the final version of the education agreement or assuming responsibility for its obligations. The examination of the inquiry continues, and the parties agreed to continue dialogue and to submit constructive proposals for the next steps, including those concerning legislative changes and securing funding, as well as preparing for the long-term implementation of the career model.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: There was no agreement regarding the closing of doors or a sharp shift in schools – all seven educational institutions remain open and the goal is unified management and simplification of document management. The discussion concluded definitively with the statement that schools will safely continue their work and further steps for students and families will be offered with explanations. More detailed information and subsequent steps will be coordinated in the future with the Minister of Education and Research and the school communities.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Inquiry regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226 (no. 683)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Inquiry Regarding Regional Representatives (no 706)
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Thursday, February 13, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting 1 decisions
Decision: When the jointly prepared discussion reached a consensus, the first reading of the draft was concluded and the deadline for amendment proposals was set at ten working days, as required by law. It was also agreed that the government's positions and the committees' confirmations regarding the impact of date changes would not create insurmountable obstacles. Furthermore, a decision was adopted to continue the draft’s proceedings and, if possible, to implement the amendments no later than February 28th at 4:00 PM. It was expressed that the underlying amendments could be permanent and would not restrict future local government elections, should the necessary parliamentary consensus be gathered for an amendment to the constitution.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
17 decisions across 11 agendas
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: The Riigikogu did not express a vote of no confidence in the prime minister. The voting result was 28 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions; the required majority (51) was not reached. Therefore, the motion of no confidence remains unresolved, and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will continue in office.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: First reading completed; the deadline for submitting amendments is February 27th of this year at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Draft law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws (optimization of court proceedings and publicity of court decisions) (560 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 4 decisions
Decision: Appoint Valdo Randpere as the representative of the steering committee.
Individual Decision
Valdo Randpere Valdo Randpere
20:45
Decision: The deadline for submitting amendments is set at 5:00 PM on February 27th. (consensus decision)
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: First reading completed. (consensus decision)
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: To include the draft agenda for the plenary session on February 12, 2025. (consensus decision)
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Damage to Allied Relations by Ministers
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made at the information session. The questions and discussions that were raised largely remained at the discussion level, and no final decisions or mandates were adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
The situation in the country
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: A decision was made to take a 15-minute technical break and to continue the plenary sitting of the Riigikogu at 2:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Political situation
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made; the discussion remained essentially an exchange of thoughts and did not reach the level of final decisions on individual questions or the confirmation of funding or management measures.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Political responsibility
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 2 decisions
Decision: The basis for providing support to a single pensioner whose living arrangements change through moving to a care home has been clarified: such support will not continue in the same form, and the funds will be compensated through other mechanisms within the budget.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: The plan to change pension indexation has been abandoned; we will continue with the current indexation principle and the mechanism for adjusting old-age pensions will not be altered.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) - Second Reading
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision: Third decision: if the second reading is concluded, place the draft on the plenary agenda and conduct a final vote on February 19th of this year.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Decision: Another decision: to propose ending the second reading by consensus.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Decision: First decision: to include the draft on today's plenary agenda by consensus.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Freedom of Belief and Security
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: On this occasion, no formal decisions were made. The meeting's content emphasized discussion and introductory remarks, and the next steps remain open; the decision will be addressed in further discussions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Government decisions
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Within the framework of the sixth question, no final decisions were made. Discussions will continue, and issues concerning cross-cutting energy policy, budget policy, and investments, as well as best practices, will remain for further discussion between the government and the Riigikogu. No formal decision recorded for this agenda items.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Government coalition policy
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made; public calculations and reckonings are not currently part of the officially adopted decisions. Emphasis was placed on parliamentary discussion and ensuring transparency, but no concrete, rapid decisions or confirmations were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
1 decisions across 1 agendas
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Monday, February 10, 2025
13 decisions across 5 agendas
Inquiry Regarding Cooperation Between the Baltic States in Ensuring Energy Security (No. 679)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 7 decisions
Decision: On January 2, 2025, the government’s fundamental decision and approval to allocate 100 million euros to Eesti Energia for the faster construction of the Narva gas station are officially confirmed and an order is given to the Minister of Finance and carried out at the government level.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: To support a market assessment of Kiisa station and consider influencing its market price if it leads to price reductions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: Drafting the Nuclear Act for the Riigikogu and its subsequent proceedings, which will allow a decision to be made in 2027 regarding whether and how to build a nuclear power plant, and within which the final authority for location determination will be established.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: Within network and investment activities, continue the construction of new managed capacities through Elering procurement contracts and Eesti Energia investments, while maintaining the reserve and readiness of existing capacities.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: Initiate the first phase of selecting a location for a nuclear power plant and to develop a plan, in accordance with the state and law enforcement authorities, to prepare for a potential decision on the construction of a nuclear power plant and to provide a decision by 2027 regarding whether and how to build a nuclear power plant.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: Decide in April – May to design substantial subsidy funds for limited tenders of onshore and offshore wind power, and to accelerate planning and implementation activities for storage capacities.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: To organise tenders for onshore and offshore wind power with a volume of approximately 2 gigawatts and to increase Estonia’s wind energy production in accordance with the coalition agreement.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of the Kopli Commando (no. 682)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Inquiry regarding the deepening revenue gap among local governments (no. 675)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision: The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Ministry was tasked with developing draft amendments to laws and submitting them to the Riigikogu for consideration; it must also prepare proposals regarding the promotion of mergers within the wording of the state budget strategy for 2026–2029.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Decision: The government has decided to fundamentally support mergers and to promote voluntary municipal mergers.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:45
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision: Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision: The final vote, taken with a majority of the Parliament's composition: 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions; bill 550 rejected.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44
Decision: It was decided to add the draft to the plenary session agenda on January 28th and to appoint Heljo Pikhof as the representative of the steering committee.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:44