15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The question regarding cooperation and control focused on the diminishing economic value of rural people's property and land in protected areas, and how state restrictions and the practice of placing land under protection affect private ownership. Anti Allas posed a question to the Prime Minister regarding the Environmental Agency’s behavior, …

The second question in the Riigikogu primarily focused on the state's budgetary cuts and their allocation across different sectors, including the plan to redistribute 200 million euros from the European Union cohesion policy funds to the defense sector. The discussion touched on the usefulness of budget cuts for various ministries, …

The Estonian parliament's opening address touched upon the thematic concept of "Ligi and sheep" and discussed the responsibility associated with officials and politicians, and the question of who those "sheep" are who are debated in the Riigikogu or government. Seeder raised the point that the opposition between officials and politicians …

Nelson’s fourth question addressed the nature and legal basis of a network of public space cameras. The discussion centered on criticism arising from Madis Hindre's article, "A Database Even the Prime Minister Didn’t Know About: Cameras Record 20 Million License Plates Each Month," which stated that the network collects data …

During the course of this agenda item, Member of the Riigikogu Raimond Kaljulaid (opposition) posed a question to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas regarding the delay in the management of the Ministry of Defence and especially the confirmation of implementing acts critical to the defence industry. Kaljulaid pointed out that although …

The agenda covered the consolidation of hospital information systems and Health Insurance Fund contracts, which affect the accessibility, quality, and funding of healthcare services. Fragmented information systems (such as ESTER and Watson) create significant administrative costs, increase workload, and threaten data security and the workflow of medical teams. The central …

The focus of the seventh question was on taxes and tax changes, including proposals related to vehicle tax and the objections to them. Urmas Reinsalu presented a critical view of the government's tax package and made a specific proposal to abolish vehicle tax, citing the burden of obligations associated with …

This agenda item addressed the expansion of legal entity liability and related legal and practical issues in the care home sector. The discussion began with a question posed by Member of Parliament Arvo Aller, focusing on the amendment to the Penal Code adopted in November 2023 and its impact on …