Madis Kallas
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 1 years
Total Speaking Time: 10h 5m
Agenda Items
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Cultural Workers' Salaries
2025-10-15 15:26The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The third question in the Riigikogu concerned the topic of cultural workers' salaries, which was presented to Minister of Culture Heidy Purga by Riigikogu member Helmen Kütt. Kütt began with a sharp comparison, highlighting that the average salary for nurses …
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: 17m
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 …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)
2025-10-08 22:58The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The agenda item covered the first reading of Draft Act 683, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Planning Act and related legislation. Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo introduced the draft, stating that …
Decisions 3
Rain Epler
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"
2025-10-08 18:42The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
Social Minister Karmen Joller presented a report to the Riigikogu on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035," focusing on the areas of health and welfare. The Minister emphasized the need for better integration of the healthcare …
Decisions 1
Special Social Care
2025-10-08 15:58The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
MP Helmen Kütt submitted a formal inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the state of special welfare services, highlighting the sector's underfunding, low wages (average gross salary of €1,150–€1,250), and long service queues (1,000 people are currently waiting for …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)
2025-10-07 13:15The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The first reading of the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (737), initiated by the Government of the Republic, took place in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi presented the budget, which has a revenue volume of …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)
2025-10-07 00:41The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 13m
Summary
The agenda item concerned the inquiry by Riigikogu members Anti Allas, Tiit Maran, and Züleyxa Izmailova regarding the budget balances of the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM). Inquirer Züleyxa Izmailova highlighted that despite the lack of funding in the …
Decisions 1
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)
2025-10-07 00:20The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the interpellation submitted by Riina Solman, Helir-Valdor Seeder, and Mart Maastik concerning the organization of basic school final exams and the continuation of studies in gymnasiums. The core of the interpellation was the concern regarding this year's …
Decisions 1
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)
2025-10-06 23:43The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The agenda item concerned Interpellation No. 800, submitted on June 17, 2025, by Riigikogu members Ester Karuse, Lauri Läänemets, Reili Rand, Madis Kallas, Jaak Aab, Züleyxa Izmailova, and Andre Hanimäe, regarding failures in basic school final exams, focusing specifically on …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)
2025-10-06 22:56The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated an interpellation submitted by the Social Democrats concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality. Reili Rand, the representative of those submitting the interpellation, highlighted that the rapid rise in food prices has …