15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The Riigikogu debated the motion of no confidence filed against Social Minister Karmen Joller, which was signed by 21 members of the Riigikogu, primarily from the EKRE and Centre Party factions. Martin Helme, speaking on behalf of the initiators of the motion, accused the minister of evading political responsibility due …

The Riigikogu debated Draft Resolution 638, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which proposed that the Government of the Republic develop tax incentives aimed at encouraging student employment. The rapporteur, Lauri Laats (Centre Party), stressed that unemployment among Estonian youth (up to age 25) is the highest in the …

The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Draft Act 667, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act and other acts. The purpose of the draft act is to partially transpose the amendments to the European Union Emission Trading System (ETS) Directive, expanding …

The item on the agenda was the first reading of Bill 654, the draft act on supplementing the Competition Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta introduced the bill, explaining that it is a short, technical draft act containing a single …

The agenda item was the first reading of Draft Act 655, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Building Code and other acts. The purpose of the draft act is to improve Estonia’s digital connectivity, lower the price of communication services, and simplify infrastructure development. Minister …

The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Draft Bill 664, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Military Service Act and related amendments to other acts. Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur introduced the bill's objective: to expand the possibilities for contributing to the fulfillment of …

Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur presented Bill 668, initiated by the Government of the Republic and concerning civil crisis and national defense, to the Riigikogu for its first reading. The bill aims to consolidate the existing National Defense Act, Emergency Situation Act, and Emergency Act into a unified framework to boost …

The Riigikogu debated the first reading of the Draft Act amending the Holidays and Commemoration Days Act [636], initiated by the Social Democratic Party faction and several members of the Riigikogu. The purpose of the draft act is to compensate for public holidays falling on a weekend (excluding the first …

The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Draft Bill 637, initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction, concerning amendments to the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Days. The aim of the bill was to establish the second day of Easter (Monday) as a public holiday and a day off, citing …

The Riigikogu began debating the first reading of Draft Law 639, initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE), concerning amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act. Presenter Martin Helme explained that the bill aims to resolve the confusion, which has lasted nearly 30 years, regarding …