Jaak Aab
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 21h 20m
Agenda Items
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First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Local Government Organization Act and associated acts (688 SE)
2025-10-22 17:23XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Bill 688, the Act on Amendments to the Local Government Organization Act and Related Acts, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Regional and Agriculture Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras emphasized in his report …
Decisions 2
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.
2025-10-16 13:01XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debate on the topic "Why is food expensive?" took place at the initiative of the Estonian Centre Party faction. The purpose of the debate was to address the rise in the price of foodstuffs and potential ways to …
Decisions 2
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)
2025-10-15 19:06The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Draft Act 684 on Amendments to the Act on the Election of the President of the Republic, which was initiated by 37 members of the Riigikogu. The bill was presented by Riigikogu Speaker …
Decisions 2
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"
2025-10-15 17:23The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu held a debate on a matter of national importance concerning the European Union’s 2028–2034 long-term budget (MFF), focusing on Estonia’s choices and opportunities in the negotiations. Meelis Meigas, a representative of the Ministry of Finance, provided an overview …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE)
2025-10-14 13:10The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The agenda item concerned the first reading of Bill 725, initiated by the Government of the Republic, amending the Public Transport Act. The bill was introduced by the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, Hendrik Johannes Terras. The main objective …
Decisions 2
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)
2025-10-13 21:2015th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The agenda item concerned Inquiry No. 804 submitted by Riigikogu members Züleyxa Izmailova, Tiit Maran, Tanel Kiik, Riina Sikkut, Heljo Pikhof, and Andre Hanimäe to the Minister of Energy and Environment, Andres Sutt, regarding the necessity and timeliness of establishing …
Decisions 1
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)
2025-10-13 20:3715th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated Inquiry No. 802, submitted to the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, Hendrik Johannes Terras, concerning the state of the revenue base for local governments (LG). The inquiry was submitted by Riigikogu members Anti Allas, Reili Rand, …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)
2025-10-13 18:4215th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 13m
Summary
The Riigikogu held the first reading of Draft Law 734, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income, the amendment of the Income Tax Act, the Act on the Repeal of the …
Decisions 3
Aivar Sõerd
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'
2025-10-09 13:0115th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 26m
Summary
The Riigikogu debate centered on the key national issue, "The Future of the Estonian Economy," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Reform Party. The presentations provided a comprehensive overview of the current economic situation and future visions. Maris Lauri …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)
2025-10-09 01:15The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the first reading of the draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (661 SE), initiated by the parliamentary group of the Social Democratic Party, the aim of which was to lower the VAT rate …