15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The discussion presented revolves around issues of social justice and the area prompted by a reported case of mistreatment allegedly committed by Tabasalu Pihlakodu. Helle-Moonika Helme raised the question, criticizing the communication between the courts and the prosecution, and calling for accountability and punishment for those who commit crimes. The …

Member of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats posed a question to the Minister of Energy and Environment Andres Sutt regarding the need to increase grid capacity for connection, focusing on the problems of green energy volatility and battery storage. Laats highlighted that the government’s green target (to produce as much green …

The first paragraph: Today's third question before the Riigikogu was directed at Prime Minister Kalle Jaanson and concerned the material for the Riigikogu Budgetary Control Committee’s discussion on Monday’s price increases. The discussion utilized Eurostat’s comparative data on price increases, the Institute for Economic Research's latest barometer, and the March …

The fourth agenda item contained a broad discussion on the coping mechanisms of Estonian people. The main focus was on the balance between flexibility and social guarantees in the labour market, including the possibility that an employer could make one-sided decisions about salary amounts on a monthly or weekly basis. …

Today, the fifth question was addressed to the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas. The questioner was Member of the Riigikogu Vadim Belobrovtsev, and the topic was compulsory payments to municipalities, focusing on the legal basis of the matter, the understanding derived from the law, and the overall situation …

The sixth question directed to Member of the Riigikogu Riina Solman was addressed to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and focused on poverty and related measures. The discussion highlighted how Estonia has measured poverty and what social and economic policy steps have been planned or implemented to improve family well-being and …

The seventh question addressed the position of Minister of Energy and Environment Andres Sutt regarding the conditions for alienation of land to the state when establishing protected areas. The Riigikogu posed a critical question and expressed concern that through updated measures, the state might reduce or completely forgo compensation for …

Eight questions address the shortage of teachers and perspectives on the next generation within the Estonian education system. The questioner is Member of the Riigikogu Vladimir Arhipov, who poses a question to Minister Kristina Kallaste regarding how to ensure the quality of teachers and the long-term viability of schools in …

Today's session addressed the Defence Ministry's structural reform and the filling of related positions, including the merging of the Deputy Secretaries for Defence Planning and Defence Readiness, and the creation of the Deputy Secretary for Defence Capability position. Additionally, the Riigikogu raised the issue of the importance of experience and …