The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

2025-03-12 12:00

Membership: 15
Session: 5
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1-9 / 9 agenda items

Speeches: 17
AI Summaries: 17/17 (100.0%)
Duration: 15m
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In the first question, the discussion revolved around the situation in the country and the impact of tax system changes on the coalition and society. Helle-Moonika Helme presented a critical overview, highlighting tax amendments and their effects on different social groups, emphasizing that the coalition, encompassing the Reform Party and …

decisions 1
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No decisions were made in this discussion. The text lacked any specific, final legislative decisions …
Speeches: 11
AI Summaries: 11/11 (100.0%)
Duration: 12m
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Today's second question focused on an overview of state governance and important issues between the coalition and the opposition emerged on the speaking platform. Helir-Valdor Seeder posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, referencing potential previous social democratic initiatives and their possible withdrawal. The question highlighted specific ideas, such …

decisions 1
Collective
Specific decisions were not made. The discussion focused on clarifying the coalition's directions, reducing bureaucracy, …
14:30
Speeches: 12
AI Summaries: 12/12 (100.0%)
Duration: 9m
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The topic of the third question during the Riigikogu debate was RMK, as a state-owned institution, and the transparency of its long-term contracts and potential state aid. Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart posed a question regarding secret long-term contracts, noting that RMK commissioned a state aid analysis from COBALT for 24,000 euros. The …

decisions 1
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No formal decisions were made; the discussion continues and proposals concerning special audits or additional …
Speeches: 11
AI Summaries: 11/11 (100.0%)
Duration: 12m
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The Riigikogu discussed the fourth question regarding the new government's tax policy. Riigikogu member Tanel Kiik posed a two-part question to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas: first, he argued in a critical tone, questioning why the VAT increase to 24% is being continued and why the repeatedly suggested VAT reduction on …

decisions 1
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Decisions were not made at this session. Parliamentary discussion continues, and the content and precise …
Speeches: 11
AI Summaries: 11/11 (100.0%)
Duration: 15m
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Within a series of five questions, the general interpretation and strengths of the mechanisms responsible for ensuring Estonia’s security were addressed. The survey primarily focused on the role of the USA and NATO alliance, and the extent to which there is a need to increase the role of the European …

decisions 1
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No decisions were made.
Speeches: 12
AI Summaries: 12/12 (100.0%)
Duration: 12m
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The sixth parliamentary question focused on the current situation in Estonian politics and potential solutions for overcoming the political deadlock. In his address, Urmas Reinsalu proposed that the country's political leadership should seriously consider the German model and, if necessary, steer the country towards new elections, should the parliamentary majority …

decisions 1
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No concrete decisions were made; the discussion focused primarily on starting positions and a possible …
Speeches: 13
AI Summaries: 13/13 (100.0%)
Duration: 10m
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The seventh question focuses on Estonia’s foreign policy and the security of the Baltic states; the interviewer, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin, poses questions regarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussion primarily concerns the role of the United States as a partner of Estonia and NATO, the continuation of US aid, and …

decisions 1
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No decisions were made at this discussion.
Speeches: 13
AI Summaries: 13/13 (100.0%)
Duration: 12m
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This agenda item concerned the supervision of competition law and its transposition into the European Union’s competition directive. The aim is to enhance competition supervision, make it more transparent, provide the Competition Authority with better tools, and ensure effective penalties for violations, which is essential for the functioning of a …

decisions 1
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No final formal decision has been made. Spokespersons emphasized the need to quickly resolve the …
Speeches: 11
AI Summaries: 11/11 (100.0%)
Duration: 13m
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In the Riigikogu information session, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna discussed the creation of a national wealth fund and Estonia's accession to the US-initiated Minerals Security Partnership (MSP). The question was raised by Evelin Poolamets, who wanted to know about developments in this cooperation and the connection between Estonia’s mineral resources, …

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Decisions were not made.