15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The session commenced with the consideration of a solemn agenda item: the swearing-in of the Supreme Court's new member, Oliver Kask. The Presiding Officer opened the item, welcomed colleagues, and then gave the floor to Oliver Kask. Oliver Kask stepped before the Riigikogu and took the oath of office, pledging …

First reading: Regarding Bill 456 of the 2024 Supplementary Budget Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The presentation was delivered by Finance Minister Mart Võrklaev. To reduce the budget deficit, a negative supplementary budget was prepared, incorporating 183 million euros in revenue and expenditure balancing measures. The objective …

This interpellation (submitted on February 14, 2024) addresses questions concerning the increase of the wartime engineering capability of the defense forces in light of the experiences gained during the current stage of the Russia-Ukraine war. The questioners, including Leo Kunnas and co-signatories, emphasized the importance of engineering assets and service …

The first part addressed Riigikogu Interpellation No. 613 concerning Ukraine's accession to the European Union, which was submitted on February 19, 2024, by a gathered group of Riigikogu members: Martin Helme, Siim Pohlak, Jaak Valge, Ants Frosch, Varro Vooglaid, Alar Laneman, Kert Kingo, Arvo Aller, Leo Kunnas, Rene Kokk, and …

The session discussed Interpellation No. 615, submitted by Riigikogu members Siim Pohlak, Helle-Moonika Helme, and others on February 21, 2024, concerning the non-taxation of banks' extraordinary profits. Interpellator Siim Pohlak criticized the government's decision to burden the Estonian people and businesses with new taxes (VAT increase, car tax) while major …