15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The Riigikogu session addressed an interpellation submitted by members of the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE) faction to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas concerning the transition to a unified Estonian-language school system. The submitters of the inquiry, led by Helle-Moonika Helme, expressed deep concern that what is actually happening under the …

Today's session of the Riigikogu addressed the interpellation submitted by Riigikogu members Lauri Laats, Tõnis Mölder, Vadim Belobrovtsev, and Enn Eesmaa concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant in Estonia. The query was submitted in May 2024 and focused on the government's positions on the issue of nuclear energy, …

Today's session addressed the interpellation submitted by Riigikogu members Leo Kunnas, Alar Laneman, Rene Kokk, Jaak Valge, Ants Frosch, and Henn Põlluaas concerning the enhancement of the Defense Forces' indirect fire capability during wartime. The interpellation focused on the current status and future plans for Estonia's artillery and indirect fire …

This agenda item concerned Inquiry No. 133, submitted by Riigikogu members Henn Põlluaas and Helle-Moonika Helme (EKRE), regarding immigration, associated cultural conflicts, and the preservation of the nation-state. The submitter of the inquiry, Helle-Moonika Helme, emphasized that Estonia has fallen under unprecedented immigration pressure from CIS and Slavic-speaking countries, which …

The Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) debated the interpellation (No. 232) submitted by members of the EKRE faction concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution. Rain Epler, the submitter of the interpellation, highlighted Estonia's catastrophically low birth rate (fewer than 11,000 births in 2023) and noted that Estonia surpasses its immediate neighbors …

The Riigikogu debated the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic, regarding which EKRE members Henn Põlluaas, Kalle Grünthal, and Mart Helme submitted an interpellation. The interpellation covered seven questions concerning Rail Baltic's economic justification, environmental impact, financing, and project progress. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas answered all the questions, emphasizing the …

The Riigikogu proceeded to discuss the seventh item on the agenda—Interpellation No. 278 regarding the Saaremaa fixed link, submitted to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas by Riigikogu members Mart Maastik, Mart Helme, Martin Helme, Anti Poolamets, and Kalle Grünthal. Kalle Grünthal, representing the interpellators, introduced the query, starting with an ironically …

The Riigikogu debated Inquiry No. 377, submitted by Riigikogu members Tõnis Mölder and Jaak Aab on May 13, 2023, concerning the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in Estonia. The inquiry centered on the e-cigarette black market, its regulation, and supervision, particularly regarding product availability to minors. The questioners emphasized that …

The Riigikogu debate centered on Interpellation No. 536, submitted to Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets, concerning the capacity to ensure internal security in connection with so-called uncontrolled immigration. The interpellators (EKRE faction) voiced concerns that increased migration, particularly the movement of vehicles bearing Ukrainian and other foreign license plates, …

The agenda item concerned the interpellation by Riigikogu members Rain Epler, Kert Kingo, Ants Frosch, and Varro Vooglaid regarding the investigation into the misuse of donations by the NGO Slava Ukraini. The initiator of the interpellation, Rain Epler, emphasized the public's great interest in the investigation and asked Minister of …