15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Today, the Riigikogu discussed the draft law 584 for the third reading, amending the whistleblower protection act and the international sanctions act (EU restrictive measures directive), initiated by the Republic's Government as the first item on the agenda. Discussions took place between factions, and the bill was presented on behalf …

The Riigikogu held the first reading of draft law 609, amending the Competition Act and related laws, initiated by the Estonian government. Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta delivered a presentation from the Riigikogu rostrum, explaining the draft’s objectives, justifications, and the context of adopting European Union competition rules. …

The discussion centered on agenda item three, which concerned the question posed by Tanel Kiike, as the inquirer, regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act and their potential impact on both employees and employers. On one hand, it was raised that the planned forms of hourly contracts and restrictions on …

Inquiry No. 720 addressed the social care reform and its implementation in Estonian social policy. The presenters were Riina Solman, Mart Maastik, and Helir-Valdor Seeder, expressing widespread concern about the reform's impact on the elderly, the availability and cost of nursing home places, and the division of supervision, responsibility, and …

This agenda item encompassed the debate regarding Riigikogu question №726 concerning the financial well-being of pensioners, touching upon both the stability of income and livelihood, as well as ongoing reforms in that area and their funding. The speaker was Riina Solman, who presented the question along with several sub-questions and …

This agenda item concerns the inquiry (no. 713) presented on January 27, 2025, by six members of the Riigikogu – Riina Solman, Helir-Valdor Seeder, Mart Maastik, Tõnis Lukas, Priit Sibula, and Aivar Kok – regarding rural areas. Riina Solman is the representative in the inquiry. The central theme is the …

The seventh agenda item concerned the inquiry regarding the construction of the Rohuküla railway, submitted by several members of the Riigikogu (regime crisis: continuation of the Haapsalu – Rohuküla section, financing of the Turba–Risti section, and related regional political priorities). In the discussion, it was noted that, in a broader …

The first agenda item addressed the inquiry presented by Madis Kallas and associates regarding the reorganization of the Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and the Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School. The inquiry raised regional challenges and concern for preserving the vitality of the region, emphasizing that halting the school's operation could …

The agenda item under discussion concerns a question posed to a member of the Riigikogu regarding the future of the ferry connection in the context of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa. Ferry traffic is vital for local life – it connects the islands to the mainland for work, school, medical care, and …