15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The first section focused on the application of the principles of the rule of law within the Estonian context, and included a discussion regarding the handling of the Lihula monument and its copies. Martin Helme posed a question to the Prime Minister, requesting an assessment of the Interior Minister's conduct …

The first and central topic was the salaries within the domain of the Ministry of the Interior, and the related impact of the cost of living and inflation on domestic public sector employees, including police officers, rescuers, and border guards. During the information session, participants expressed expectations for wage growth …

The third item on the agenda addressed the finances and transparency of the Estonian state, emphasizing its tight link to budget planning. Helle-Moonika Helme delivered sharp criticism, citing a report from the National Audit Office which stated that the Reform Party-led government in 2023 allocated funds extra-budgetarily, spending a total …

The fourth question addressed the situation unfolding at the Narva border. The Riigikogu asked Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets how to alleviate the hardship caused to Narva residents and visitors by the long queues and the nightly closure of the border. The debate primarily centered on the operational efficiency …

This fifth parliamentary inquiry in the Riigikogu focused on the government’s actions concerning the replica of the Lihula monument and the ensuing reactions. Anti Poolamets posed questions regarding what information the government actually possessed about the monument's existence and the intention to remove it, and whether the coordinated steps taken, …

The session focused on the government's economic policy and its connection to security funding. Prime Minister Kristen Michal unveiled a public plan titled “Certainty for Growth,” which aims to bring the budget under control, encourage investment, and establish a sense of confidence in the country that would enable economic expansion. …

The seventh issue drew attention to the confiscation of the Lihula monument by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board). Member of Parliament Varro Vooglaid was the first to take the floor and presented a highly emotional and critical viewpoint: the removal and subsequent seizure of the monument are disgraceful, …

The item on the agenda was the debate on the Riigikogu's eighth question concerning the validity of the Constitution, along with clarifying the context behind the confiscation of the Lihula monument copy. Evelin Poolamets raised questions regarding property rights, freedom of expression, and the rule of law, and inquired about …

This information session addressed the question raised by Riigikogu member Mart Helme concerning the constitutional rights of citizens. The context for this topic was raised in connection with the installation of the Lihula monument, the organization of public events, and the display of prohibited symbols. Firstly, the focus was placed …