15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The discussion primarily focused on Estonian energy policy, potential uses for support mechanisms for offshore wind farms, and the €2.6 billion support package, the indexing of which the government and the Riigikogu are discussing. In addition, expected state aid rules, the impact of indexing on consumers, and the involvement of …

The discussion focused on a scheme for distributing 2.6 billion euros from state funds to wind energy companies and the related questions of transparency, conflicts of interest, and credibility. Critics claimed that the distribution of funds occurred within a narrow circle and that it may be underpinned by party agreements …

Within the framework of the third question, the topic of aviation was discussed: The Riigikogu asked Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Svet whether the Estonian state should intervene in aviation regarding Tallinn Airport fees and the sustainability of routes. Ryanair's announcement to close six routes from Tallinn starting in April generated some …

The fifth question concerned the topic of car tax. Member of the Riigikogu, Rene Kokk, raised a concern that the implementation of car tax creates significant confusion and unequal treatment – for example, the annual tax and registration fee may differ greatly for the same car model. Kokk presented specific …

Today’s sixth question before the Riigikogu concerns administrative oversight of the City of Narva and its managed general education schools in connection with the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The questioner is Member of the Riigikogu Aleksei Jevgrafov, and the central topic is how the oversight is organized, what its scope …

The central focus of this seventh question was the confusion in energy policy and bringing it under better control. Based on a projected vision for the next 10–15 years, the Riigikogu considered what Estonia’s energy portfolio should look like: renewable resources (wind, sun, biomethane) and their connectivity, as well as …

Eight questions in the Riigikogu addressed security-related topics, focusing on the continuation of aid to Ukraine and the role of Estonia and the European Union in that context. Mart Helme presented a series of critical and thorough observations: alternative approaches, from energy prices and the economic impacts of renewable energy …

The information session continued with an additional question posed by colleague Mart Helme (k2Jg87FGsDs) to Prime Minister Michal. Helme raised a significant defense policy dilemma, asking whether Estonia and Europe can realistically fulfill two major tasks simultaneously: continue assisting Ukraine in its current capacity and, at the same time, rapidly …