15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The first point addressed the consistency of government promises and keeping one's word concerning new regulations and the abolition of existing ones. The opposition criticized that the cost of preparing sustainability reports – according to the government's estimate, over 30 million euros – was not in line with the promise …

The second question on the Riigikogu agenda revolved around the falsehoods and offensive comments made by EKRE member Martin Helme to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Helme accused the Reform Party government of using shallow, vulgar, and abrasive rhetoric and claimed that the offensive remarks were targeted at female members of …

The third question in Program D addressed the crisis of democracy. The question was posed by Riigikogu member Lauri Laats to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, focusing on the decline in trust towards institutions and the concerns raised about the impact of coalition and government decisions on overall well-being. The spokesperson …

The topic of the fourth question was regional balance. Member of the Riigikogu Tõnis Lukas posed a question to the Prime Minister, asking how to prevent excessive influence of Tallinn and Harjumaa on Estonia’s development and how to invigorate other regions. He highlighted previous coalition agreements and attempts to create …

The fifth question during the Riigikogu information session concerned supporting Ukraine, focusing on Ukrainian men residing in Estonia who have received temporary protection. Member of the Riigikogu Mart Helme highlighted Ukraine's serious manpower shortage on the front lines, citing estimates of a loss of 700,000 to 1.5 million men. Helme …

Within the framework of the sixth question, the Riigikogu discussed the government's attitude towards pensioner groups regarding a question directed to the Prime Minister. The question was presented by Vadim Belobrovtsev, who highlighted several steps and decisions that may affect pensioners: changes to the tax exemption for the average old-age …

Seventy questions focused on the issue of red symbolism in public spaces, and the Prime Minister’s response was offered to Kristen Michal. During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the need for clear and unified regulation that would allow for the removal of unsuitable structures and various red monuments from …

Eight questions to the Riigikogu concerned the payment of renewable energy support measures. The question was posed by Riigikogu member Varro Vooglaid to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, and he pointed out that a total of €75.6 million was paid as renewable energy support in 2023, and three significant companies – …

Prime Minister Kristen Michal responded to Vladimir Arhipov's question regarding the funding of permanent costs for pensioners' associations. Arhipov expressed concern that the funds directed through the NGO Golden League were not reaching to cover permanent costs, and asked why the funding of permanent costs was removed as a separate …

In the information session, the tenth question to the Prime Minister was addressed, submitted by Riigikogu member Rain Epler regarding the suitability of ministers. Epler highlighted two cases in his question. Firstly, he criticized Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi's inappropriate behavior in the Riigikogu, citing the offending of colleagues and the …