15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

Topic 1 – Broken Promises and Pensions: The session focuses on criticism presented by Riigikogu member Martin Helme regarding the Reform Party's promises, alongside claims that taxes will rise and that tax benefits and tax-exempt pensions intended for pensioners will not materialize. Helme provides examples of campaign promises according to …

Riigikogu member Urmas Reinsalu raised a sharp question to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas regarding the state’s spending policy and its inability to curb bureaucracy. Reinsalu accused the government of wasting millions of euros on projects of questionable value—even while talking about savings—citing green skills programs, radical innovation procurements, and e-residency …

The first topic addressed Estonian-Georgian relations and the Foreign Minister's activities in Georgia concerning the protests and the future of civil liberties. The Riigikogu debate highlighted Estonia's long-standing friendship with Georgia and the aspiration for Georgia to become a full member of the European Union and NATO. Concern and critical …

The fourth question concerned border security and was presented by Riigikogu member Arvo Aller to the Minister of the Interior, Lauri Läänemets. The Chairman of the session stressed that in order to avoid procedural disputes, the questions posed during the information hour must be thoroughly discussed, and participants should move …

The first section addressed the fifth question put to Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev by the Riigikogu (Parliament), submitted by Riigikogu member Mart Maastik. The topic concerned national finance decisions and their impact on both the short-term and long-term financial situation. Issues discussed included the negative supplementary budget, changes to …

The first part discussed the salary situation of people working in the administrative area of the Ministry of the Interior, particularly police officers, rescuers, and border guards. The question was posed by Riigikogu member Vadim Belobrovtsev, and the central topic was whether salary supports and raises would remain in effect …

Today's agenda addressed the Riigikogu's seventh query directed at Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, focusing on the country's overall situation, security, economy, and fiscal policy. Helle-Moonika Helme presented a thorough critical overview, highlighting the trajectory of the government's decisions and the coalition's activities, the increasing burden on taxpayers, and the impact …

The discussion centered on two main topics: investments and their impact on the economy, and the growth of defense spending and related fiscal policy. The initial segment covered approximately 1.9 billion euros in investments aimed at strengthening infrastructure, energy efficiency, and business competitiveness, while ensuring sustainable growth for the economy …

A discussion was presented concerning Georgia's internal affairs, during which Varro Vooglaid posed a question to the Prime Minister regarding the participation of Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in a protest against the ruling front in Tbilisi. The focus centered on the principles of international relations and whether intervention in …