15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The discussion in the first row focused on questions between the prime minister and members of the Riigikogu on policy frameworks and economic policy topics. The discussion reflected the Bank of Estonia’s recent inflation forecast, which will likely lead to tax increases and the resulting economic impacts, as well as …

The second question concerned the selection of ministers and the reliability of the coalition: whether this is a “new government” or rather a continuation of the existing composition, and what background checks are being applied to the ministers. The debate revealed sharp criticism regarding the surfacing of ministers' pasts and …

The discussion of the third question focused on security and the ability of people to cope during economically challenging times. Helmen Kütt raised the question of how to help those whose incomes have not grown or have actually fallen, and who have special needs, or whose employment and incomes are …

Today's fourth question focused on the problems of erecting and funding the memorial to the War of Independence on Hiiumaa, near Pühalepa church. Member of the Riigikogu Vladimir Arhipov addressed Culture Minister Heidy Purga, describing the memorial’s current location as "a hole" and "a disgrace to the Estonian state," emphasizing …

Attention focused on the latest, or fifth, Riigikogu question regarding the integration of immigrants, presented by Member of the Riigikogu Tõnis Lukas to the Minister of Culture Heidy Purga. The discussion opened a debate on the balanced integration of immigration and the associated risks if labor needs cannot be met, …

Within the framework of the Riigikogu’s sixth question, the interrelation of security and demographic and economic phenomena was discussed, focusing on the impact of foreign labor flows, labor shortages, and the continued cultural and socio-cultural viability of the state. The representative of EKRE, Mart Helme, presented the scale of foreign …

The Riigikogu information session focused on tax policy and questions concerning food prices. Züleyxa Izmailova highlighted inflation, consumer purchasing power, and the relationship between food value-added tax, referencing the experiences of other countries and asking what specific measures the government should implement to lower food prices. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas …

Eight questions concerned the decisions of the prime minister and the government, as well as the ETS2 climate action framework, including the postponement or annulment of the directive. Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart presented a critical review of previous decisions within the coalition, and the question was how the Reform Party initially supported …

9. The question concerns the additional importation of qualified labor and cooperation with education and industry needs regarding coalition agreements. The debate focuses on the idea that Estonia must develop its skills base while simultaneously allowing the inclusion of highly qualified labor to increase added value, economic growth, and the …