15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Today, a question was presented to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in the Riigikogu concerning the expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy. The questioner, Riigikogu member Jaanus Karilaid, highlighted two main concerns: first, the growth of norms and controls in the public sector, which makes the business environment …

Today's Riigikogu session primarily addressed people’s ability to cope, and the distribution of economic growth and wealth within society. The discussion highlighted the impact of economic growth on different income brackets and how created wealth is distributed throughout society. Members of the Riigikogu spoke about how growth doesn’s necessarily mean …

The third question concerned the deployment of Estonian soldiers to Ukraine. The discussion focused on Estonia’s participation in foreign missions, the command model, and security risks: to what extent, if at all, Estonia should cooperate with allies, in what form (professional soldiers versus mercenaries), and what the potential consequences would …

The Riigikogu discussed food security within the framework of the fourth question, addressed to Regional and Agricultural Minister Hendrik Terras. The dependence of Estonian food production on imports and the competitiveness of local producers have received increased attention in recent years, and in response to the question, emphasis was placed …

The central topic was the introduction of foreign labor and the related questions of long-term sustainability for the labor market and economy. The question was posed to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications, Erkki Keldo, by Member of Parliament Tõnis Lukas. The discussion highlighted that the Estonian economy needs …

Today's discussion focused on security programs and Estonia’s role in international operations, particularly within the context of what is happening in Ukraine. The question of what country could serve as the framework nation (the country under whose authority Estonian units are planned and which exercises control) and how possible participation …

The eight questions focused primarily on coping and related issues within the context of the special anti-corruption commission's work. Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart made several proposals for holding public hearings – including discussing the Porto Franco case and involving former party colleagues to clarify the background of decisions, and more broadly, reviewing …

The question concerned a question posed to Regional and Agricultural Minister Hendrik Terras regarding ferry connections to the larger islands (Saaremaa and Hiiumaa). The discussion focused on ensuring the quality of life for local residents, guaranteeing mobility, and securing the future of the economy, including how issues of ferry line …

The present meeting minutes addressed the topic of sending Estonian Defence Forces personnel to Ukraine. The Riigikogu assessed the possibility and extent to which Estonia should participate in a peacekeeping or peace enforcement mission together with its allies. Varro Vooglaid posed a question with a critical analysis of the government’s …