The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The report addresses the response of Minister of Culture Heidy Purga to the interpellation by Martin Helme (EKRE) concerning the scandalous event "ÖÖ25" held at the Estonian National Museum (ERM). Martin Helme highlighted that an artist named "Valge Tüdruk" (White Girl) performed on the stage of the state museum, which …

Riigikogu member Urmas Reinsalu posed questions to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the government's fiscal policy and state budget strategy, focusing particularly on the large budget deficit. Reinsalu emphasized that the planned shortfall (4.5% of GDP in the coming years) is unprecedented in Estonian history and will lead the country …

The Riigikogu debate focused on the inequality and slow increase of cultural workers' salaries compared to other sectors. MP Helmen Kütt began by highlighting that the minimum wage for highly educated cultural workers has risen by only 23% over five years (reaching 1,600 euros), while the average salary for nurses …

Riigikogu member Helle-Moonika Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding "The Situation in the Country," focusing on the government's priorities and use of funds. Helme sharply criticized the cuts in the cultural sector and the low salaries of ERSO (Estonian National Symphony Orchestra) musicians, contrasting this with …

The fifth item on the Riigikogu's agenda concerned Prime Minister Kristen Michal's answers to Riigikogu member Mart Maastik's question regarding the state guarantee program in the energy sector. Maastik expressed concern about the new loan guarantee scheme being developed at the Ministry of Climate, which is intended for large energy …

The discussion focused on security at the Estonian-Russian border, specifically the Saatse Boot road section in Southeast Estonia, which briefly crosses into Russian territory. Riigikogu member Anti Allas (SDE) questioned Prime Minister Kristen Michal as to why, a year after funding was allocated, construction of an alternative bypass road had …

The discussion focused on Prime Minister Kristen Michal's plans for the upcoming European Council, particularly concerning migration policy and climate goals. Riigikogu member Rain Epler posed a very specific question: whether Estonia, similar to Poland, intends to seek an exemption from the EU Migration Pact's quota system or financial obligations, …

A discussion between Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Riigikogu member Priit Sibul addressed issues related to the infrastructure and security of Estonia's eastern border, focusing on the closure of the Saatse Boot road section and the establishment of the Baltic Defence Zone. Priit Sibul expressed concern regarding the speed of …

Riigikogu member Mart Helme posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding security, focusing primarily on internal security and Estonia’s preparedness against domestic threats. Helme began with a brief discussion of the Saatse Boot issue, clarifying that the lack of a road is connected to the border treaty and …

During the information hour, a security-related question was raised concerning restrictions on the possession and acquisition of weapons in Estonia. A member of the Riigikogu (PID: lbM-4Rz4iuw) asked the Prime Minister whether the government intends, given the current security situation, to move in the direction of making it possible for …