15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

This report compiles an overview of the opening remarks and procedural debates held during the Riigikogu Information Sessions, which took place from January to October (and subsequently from January to February of the following year). The Information Sessions adhered to a strict and repetitive structure, commencing with greetings to the …

Riigikogu member Martin Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the state of national defense, focusing on recent drone incidents and the management of defense expenditures. Helme accused the government of deliberately misleading the public regarding Estonia's airspace defense capabilities. He referred to events at the end …

Riigikogu member Vadim Belobrovtsev submitted an inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the car tax, criticizing the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the government's policy. Belobrovtsev (Centre Party) emphasized that politicians from the coalition parties had spoken one day about abolishing the tax (referencing Kristina Kallas's proposal), but only cosmetic …

Member of Parliament Urmas Reinsalu submitted an inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the state's governance choices, focusing primarily on the development of anti-drone capabilities and the division of competencies. Reinsalu highlighted concerns regarding the difference in areas of responsibility between the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and …

The discussion of four questions regarding the state's situation focused primarily on security, the country’s defense capability, and government funding. Key themes included the impact of the war on society, the role of media and political rhetoric in generating fears, and the context of European Union and Estonian international cooperation. …

The fifth question before the Riigikogu concerned the government's decision regarding the repurchase of Enefit Green and the associated political and oversight issues. Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart presented a critical review of the decision's logic, pointing out that rapid privatisations followed by their repurchase have caused losses for taxpayers and potential leaks …

Member of the Riigikogu Riina Solman submitted an inquiry to Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi regarding the government's budget plans for stimulating the economy and people's purchasing power. Solman began by criticizing that changes in the government's tax policy primarily benefit the wealthier segment of the population, rather than low-wage earners. …

The presentation’s seventh question is directed at Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, concerning the topic: "The suitability of the Minister of Defence for his position." The Riigikogu asks Rain Epler whether Hanno Pevkur is suitable for his position, based on the National Audit Office’s critical assessment of the use of defence …

The present eight questions to the Riigikogu addressed taxes and their impact on the economy and the purchasing power of citizens. The questions were directed to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, and were posed by members of the Riigikogu, Vladimir Arhipov and Martin Helme, whose opinionated views and comments highlighted differing …

The information session addressed security issues and, primarily, the progress of development along the eastern border. The discussion began with the fact that the ninth question was submitted by Jaanus Karilaid, but he was unable to ask it today, and therefore that question remained unaddressed. Next was the tenth question …