Kalle Grünthal
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 6 years
Total Speaking Time: 79h 16m
Agenda Items
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Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-19 17:1815th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 31m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the law on churches and congregations, initiated by the Republic's Government, as the fifth item on the agenda, for its first reading 570. Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets (SDE) presented the draft, …
Decisions 2
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)
2025-02-17 19:1915th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 16m
Summary
The inquiry presented by the Chairman, Jaak Valge, and Leo Kunnas regarding the intentions for an offshore wind farm on Saaremaa’s western coast raises questions about transparency, engagement, and planning within these strict requirements. Concerns arise regarding the substantive impact …
Decisions 1
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-02-12 16:0315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 1h 0m
Summary
The first item on the agenda involved the publication of a written motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Kristen Michal. The session was quite technical and repetitive, focusing on interpretations of the procedural rules and the interpretation of the …
Decisions 1
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.
2025-02-11 12:0715th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
The Riigikogu debate focused on a significant national issue initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee – a discussion on foreign policy opened by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The Minister emphasized that the world is feeling the scent of the late …
Decisions 1
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.
2025-01-29 16:4515th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The first agenda item concerned the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal to bring section 591, subsection 2, point 8 of the Electricity Market Act into compliance with the Constitution. The discussion centered on ensuring the compatibility of EU directives and the …
Decisions 1
The Ombudsman's proposal to align the law on industrial emissions with the constitution.
2025-01-29 16:0915th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
As the third item on the agenda, the discussion addressed the Chancellery of Justice's proposal to bring section 48, subsection 2 of the Industrial Emissions Act into compliance with the Constitution. The objective was to clearly define when and how …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading
2025-01-28 12:0315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the Foreigners Act and related laws (improving migration proceedings) 548 for its first reading, initiated by the Republic of Estonia’s Government. Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets introduced the draft, the purpose of …
Decisions 2
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)
2025-01-27 17:2415th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The central topic of the agenda is the inquiry presented by members of the Riigikogu – Anti Poolamets, Varro Vooglaidi, Arvo Aller, Evelin Poolamets, Rain Epler, Rene Kok, Siim Polaku, Martin Helme, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Mart Helme – regarding primary …
Decisions 1
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)
2025-01-22 19:5015th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 22m
Summary
The Riigikogu debate on the first reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “In Support of the People of Georgia” (draft 564). The draft was submitted by Riigikogu members Eerik-Niiles Kross, Marko Mihkelson, Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski, Luisa Rõivas, Katrin Kuusemäe, …
Decisions 2
Draft law on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning complaints procedures (534 SE) - second reading
2025-01-22 19:3515th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The topic of the third agenda item was the second reading of draft law 534, concerning Estonia's accession to the optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which deals with a complaint procedure initiated by the …