The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

Member of Parliament Martin Helme submitted an inquiry to Culture Minister Heidy Purga concerning the event "ÖÖ25" held at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) on September 27. Helme described the performance by the artist "Valge Tüdruk" (White Girl) during the event as "disgusting filth," which included swearing, semi-naked writhing, imitation …

The second question of the Riigikogu information session concerned the government's fiscal policy and state budget strategy. Riigikogu member Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa) presented sharp criticism to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the planned budget deficit, which is set to reach 4.5% of GDP for several years. Reinsalu quoted the warning …

The third question in the Riigikogu concerned the topic of cultural workers' salaries, which was presented to Minister of Culture Heidy Purga by Riigikogu member Helmen Kütt. Kütt began with a sharp comparison, highlighting that the average salary for nurses and midwives has risen by 67% over five years, while …

Riigikogu member Helle-Moonika Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal on the topic "The Situation in the Country," focusing on the discrepancies between the government's priorities and its use of funds. Helme sharply criticized the underfunding of the cultural sector, citing the low salaries of ERSO orchestra members …

Member of Parliament Mart Maastik submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the government's planned loan guarantee scheme for large energy projects, such as offshore wind farms, energy storage facilities, and a nuclear power plant. Maastik criticized the measure, arguing that it contradicts the government's promise of a …

The sixth item on the agenda concerned border security, focusing specifically on the Saatse Boot road section in Southeast Estonia, which briefly traverses Russian territory. Riigikogu member Anti Allas posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, asking why construction of the Saatse Boot bypass road had not commenced a …

MP Rain Epler submitted a detailed inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the migration and climate goals to be discussed at the European Council, seeking to clarify Estonia's specific plans and initiatives. Regarding the Migration Pact, Epler asked whether Estonia plans to follow Poland's example and seek an exemption …

Under the eighth item on the agenda of the Riigikogu, the answers given by Prime Minister Kristen Michal to questions from Riigikogu member Priit Sibul (Isamaa) concerning border infrastructure, the Saatse Boot road section, and the establishment of the Baltic Defence Line were discussed. Sibul inquired about the Prime Minister's …

Riigikogu member Mart Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding security, focusing on the border issues concerning the Saatse Boot and threats to internal security. Helme first explained that the road into the Saatse Boot was deliberately left unbuilt because the area is considered exchangeable territory pending …

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 …