15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

Member of the Riigikogu Helir-Valdor Seeder submitted an inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding Estonia's choices concerning the European Union's ambitious climate goals. Seeder sharply criticized the government's decision to unconditionally support the 90% carbon emissions reduction target set for 2040, arguing that it is unrealistic and harms the …

The Riigikogu information hour addressed Prime Minister Kristen Michal's answers on the topic of state finance, focusing on the budget deficit, the growth of national debt, and the fairness of tax policy. Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) accused the government of record national debt growth and breaking the promise to …

The fourth question posed in the Riigikogu today was addressed to Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry, and focused on the impact of taxation on the Estonian economy. The question was raised by Riigikogu member Vladimir Arhipov, who voiced concern over the current state of the Estonian …

During the Riigikogu information hour, Prime Minister Kristen Michal was asked two questions regarding the current situation in the country. The first question came from Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa), who sharply criticized the government's State Budget Strategy (SBS), calling it irresponsible and filled with unfunded figures. Reinsalu demanded explanations regarding the …

The written topic of the presented agenda is the state of the country and the economic and budgetary measures resulting from it. The speeches primarily evolved into a critical discussion of the government's economic policy: there was discussion of reducing the budget deficit, reforming the tax system, and the need …

The Riigikogu session discussed Prime Minister Kristen Michal's response to the interpellation by Riigikogu member Tiit Maran regarding the contract concluded between the Government Office (Riigikantselei) and the Law Office Sorainen OÜ concerning the deregulation of forest management and nature conservation restrictions. The questioner, Tiit Maran (pYyodysuidU), expressed deep concern …

Today’s eighth question addressed Estonia's catastrophic demographic situation. Riigikogu member Vadim Belobrovtsev highlighted alarming statistics: in 2024, the birth rate in Estonia fell below the 10,000 child threshold for the first time in history (9,646 children), while deaths totaled 15,756. Belobrovtsev criticized the government's inaction and the lack of security …