15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The Riigikogu session addressed an interpellation directed at Prime Minister Kaja Kallas concerning the economic situation of the Republic of Estonia. The interpellation was initiated by Helle-Moonika Helme, who highlighted the decline in investments in Estonia compared to Latvia and Lithuania, linking this to the "war hysteria" fueled by the …

Today's agenda item for the Riigikogu information session focused on questions posed to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas concerning state finance, the budget strategy (RES), and the teachers' strike. The questions were submitted by Riigikogu member Helir-Valdor Seeder, who sought clarification from the government regarding the resulting chaos, citing contradictory positions …

The Riigikogu debate focused on Estonia's demographic situation, initiated by Vadim Belobrovtsev (Centre Party), who cited data from Statistics Estonia regarding a record-low birth rate. Belobrovtsev highlighted that 10,721 children were born in Estonia in 2023, the smallest number since 1919, and emphasized that the continuity of the nation should …

This session focused on security issues, particularly the self-sufficiency of Estonia's defense capability and supply security in the event of a long-term military conflict. Riigikogu member Mart Helme (EKRE) raised the question of Estonia's ability to supply itself locally, ranging from foodstuffs to ammunition and advanced weapon systems. Helme expressed …

Today's discussion centered on a security policy sensitive topic: restricting the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local government elections. Riigikogu member Riina Solman (Isamaa) posed a sharp question to Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet, accusing the government of stalling the issue and lacking internal coalition unity. Solman …

Today’s sixth question in the Riigikogu focused on the sharp confrontation between the government and the opposition regarding the teachers' salary issue, strikes, and the lines of responsibility in education funding. Riigikogu member Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart (Center Party) posed a question to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform Party), accusing the head …

This current session addressed the seventh question, which was posed by Riigikogu member Varro Vooglaid to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. The topic concerned the forced departure from Estonia of Metropolitan Eugeni (civil name Valeri Rešetnikov) of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The Estonian Internal Security Service (Kaitsepolitsei) …

This discussion focused on the communication practices of the Competition Authority, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice, particularly concerning the post-analysis of the pharmacy reform. Riigikogu member Tõnis Mölder criticized the Competition Authority for premature and biased communication. According to Mölder, the preliminary results and conclusions …

Today's Q&A session focused on a pressing issue within the Estonian healthcare system: the length of doctor appointment queues and system funding. MP Aleksandr Tšaplõgin (tqf_ePph_iY) posed a question to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, claiming that specialist waiting lists stretch up to six months, thereby endangering patients' lives. The Prime …