15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The first agenda item addressed the inquiry presented by Rain Epler (and associates) regarding the security of the southeastern border area. Parliament heard from Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who provided answers and clarifications concerning plans to strengthen border zone security and the state's measures regarding border area infrastructure, the preservation …

The presented inquiry concerned the future of Estonian agriculture, and within its scope, primarily addressed the future approaches, funding, and vitality of rural areas under the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Questions and answers presented from the Riigikogu speaker's chair encompassed both the structure of ministries and the state's …

As the third item on the agenda, the inquiry submitted on March 26th by members of the Riigikogu – Andrei Korobeinik, Vladimir Arhipov, Aleksei Jevgrafov, and Lauri Laats – regarding the construction of Via Baltica was addressed. The inquirers highlighted the need to clarify whether and to what extent the …

The Riigikogu discussed the draft law 590 for the first reading of the bill on ratifying the document amending the Constitution of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The draft law aims to ratify the amendments to the ILO Constitution, which will lead to broader representation on the governing body, a …

Under agenda item five, the draft law 624 for the first reading of the amendment to Section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act, initiated by the Republic of Estonia’s Government, was discussed. The draft law aims to modernize the norms concerning the submission and retention of purchase receipts and invoices, …

Under agenda item six, the interpellation number 740, submitted on April 7, 2025, by members of the Riigikogu – Lauri Laats, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin, Andrei Korobeinik, Vadim Belobrovtsev, and Aleksei Jevgrafov – regarding the use of foreign railway wagons in Ukraine, was discussed. The presenter was Riigikogu member Lauri Laats. The …

The Riigikogu discussed Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo’s responses to Riigikogu members Jaak Valge and Leo Kunnase’s interpellation no. 742 concerning labor productivity, Estonia’s competitiveness, and cheap labor. The interpellation’s representative, Jaak Valge, sharply criticized the government's economic policy, highlighting the significant decline in Estonia’s labor productivity …

The agenda concerns a question raised by Anti Allas, Ester Karuse, Andre Hanimäe, and Helmen Küti regarding the illegal alteration of nature protection regulations. The question highlights a critical issue: why were restrictions on protected areas changed without the knowledge and unfairly to landowners, and why were the procedures of …

The agenda item addressed the inquiry of the members of the Riigikogu concerning the delay in confirming the Development Plan for the Environmental Sector 2030 (KEVAD) and Estonian environmental policy. The inquirer, Tiit Maran, drew attention to the fact that, despite extensive preparatory work and the existence of a 73-page …

An inquiry regarding electricity generation capacity was submitted on April 8, 2025, by Riigikogu members Jaak Aab and other members of the Social Democratic Party to Minister Andres Sutt. The inquiry's focus is on the necessary development of generation capacity in Estonia, its faster implementation, and increased equipment reliability, as …