Jaanus Karilaid

The question at hand concerned the funding of cultural institutions and the strategic and operational issues associated with it. The discussion highlighted that there has recently been critical debate regarding the salaries of cultural workers and broader funding activities: a …

In the sixth question debate held between government members and members of the Riigikogu, the focus was on promoting regional development in the economic sphere and the criticism surrounding the necessity of creating new positions, or "social economic growth guardians." …

Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi presented an overview to the Riigikogu regarding the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the Republic of Estonia’s participation in the mechanism. In his introduction, the Minister emphasized the importance of memory …

The present agenda deals with the implementation of the fundamental principles of criminal policy until 2030, viewed through a 2023 overview. The presentation length is up to 20 minutes, and each member of the Riigikogu is entitled to ask a …

Today's sitting addressed the draft law amending the Citizenship Act 522 for its first reading, initiated by the Isamaa faction. The draft’s aim is to restore the previous, tighter procedure for granting citizenship and to limit the possibility of granting …

The present agenda item concerns draft law 536 for amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the associated debate regarding the extension and restriction of suffrage in local government elections. The discussion will focus on three main aspects: …

The current agenda item concerned a question posed by Members of Parliament Urmas Reinsalu, Aivar Kok, Mart Maastik, Riina Solman, Priit Sibula, Tõnis Lukas, Andres Metsoja, Jaanus Karilaiu, and Helir-Valdor Seedri regarding tax changes. The question focused primarily on potential …

Thematic agenda summary: Today, in the Riigikogu, the content of four inquiries was addressed, along with two larger discussions focusing on the quality of stakeholder involvement, economic sustainability, and legislative culture. The first inquiry concerned stakeholder involvement, presented by Urmas …

The following agenda item concerned the discussion of the draft State Budget Act for 2025, initiated by the Republic of Estonia’s Government, during the Riigikogu’s second reading. The presenter was the Chair of the Finance Committee, Annely Akkermann, whose speech …

At the session discussing the third agenda item, the motion to express a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by members of the Riigikogu, was debated. The procedure stipulates: speeches by the representative of the motion …