15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The agenda item concerned the inquiry by Member of the Riigikogu Riina Solman regarding the Estonian Academy of Arts' (EKA) international cooperation with Israel. The inquiry was prompted by the then-rector of EKA, Mart Kalm's decision to terminate bilateral cooperation with Israeli universities and to cancel a visiting lecturer’s masterclass …

The Riigikogu considered a question submitted by members of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats, Vadim Belobrovtsev, Aleksei Jevgrafov, Vladimir Arhipov and Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226. Introducing the question, Lauri Laats emphasized that it is a unique, free and anonymous support service, …

The agenda for the third consultation concerned the merging of schools for children with special educational needs into a single school and the background to this process. The tone and focus of the discussion were primarily to clarify the objectives of the merger: simplifying management aimed at cost savings, while …

The Riigikogu, within the framework of agenda item four, received an overview of the inquiry regarding the failure of the education agreement and questions and criticism were presented concerning the content of the education agreement and its implementation by school maintainers and municipalities. Speeches focused on the fact that the …

The inquiry presented by the Chairman, Jaak Valge, and Leo Kunnas regarding the intentions for an offshore wind farm on Saaremaa’s western coast raises questions about transparency, engagement, and planning within these strict requirements. Concerns arise regarding the substantive impact on nature, marine life, and local residents and the economy. …

The Riigikogu discussed inquiry No. 706, presented by the Isamaa faction, concerning regional representatives and regional policy. The inquirers, led by Helir-Valdor Seeder, expressed deep concern over the disappearance of services in rural areas (such as courthouses and the Tax and Customs Board) and the road tax as a measure …

Under agenda item seven, the inquiry submitted on January 22, 2025, by Members of the Riigikogu, Aivar Kokk, Mart Maastik, Riina Solma, Urmas Reinsalu, and Tõnis Lukas, regarding the impact of Elron ticket price increases on regional policy (no. 708) was addressed. The inquirers demonstrated both interest in the location …