15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The first agenda item addressed the expansion or restrictions of suffrage in local government elections and the associated political rhetoric, including the role of non-citizens and grey passport holders. The debate focused on whether, in addition to Estonian citizens, other EU citizens or other exceptions should have the right to …

Energy and Vehicle Taxation: The Riigikogu addressed topics related to energy and vehicle taxation under the leadership of Climate Minister Yoko Alender. The initial discussion focused heavily on energy security, accessibility, and affordability, and whether Estonia has a specific plan with a financial investment program in the energy sector. Lauri …

Riigikogu member Riina Solman (Isamaa) submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding voting rights, focusing on restricting the suffrage of citizens of aggressor states and stateless persons in local elections. Solman acknowledged the Prime Minister for taking up the issue at the national level but asked directly whether …

The fourth question addressed the closure of Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School and its impact on the education network. The discussion focused on the school's viability in a regional context: whether to continue operating the school or find alternative solutions that would ensure access to and the quality of education …

The discussion of RMK duration contracts within the context of the Riigikogu highlighted concerns regarding the transparency of the contracts, the mechanisms for price formation, and the role of the ministry. Reports from the National Audit Office showed that RMK had sold timber in processes that lacked transparency or were …

The sixth question in the Riigikogu addressed security and the ensuing discussion focused on how to resolve the issue of voting rights for aggressor states or their citizens and what steps need to be taken through cooperation between the coalition and the opposition. The discussion recognized the need to draft …

The discussion of the Riigikogu’s seventh question focused on phosphorite research and then expanded to green transition policies. Riigikogu member Evelin Poolamets asked Prime Minister Kaja Kallas about the phosphorite research taking place at the Aru-Lõuna quarry, wanting to know what the next stage is, why samples are sent abroad, …

Agenda item eight addressed the shortage of teachers in educational institutions and the future of vocational education, exemplified by Hiiumaa Vocational School. Questioner Vladimir Arhipov raised the issue of the teacher workforce shortage and the transition to Estonian-language instruction, and how this impacts schools and municipalities in recruitment and finding …

The Riigikogu discussed the issue of closing rural schools in today’s information session, focusing particularly on the role of Hiiumaa Vocational School and increasing the sustainability of small schools. During the discussion, it was highlighted that to ensure the functioning of the vocational and basic education system, teacher salaries must …