Jaanus Karilaid
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 10 years
Total Speaking Time: 7h 48m
Agenda Items
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First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Close the Temporary Control Line Between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (722 OE)
2025-11-11 13:22XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
The Riigikogu session began with a vote on extending the sitting, which the Estonian Reform Party faction had proposed to extend until the agenda was exhausted, but no later than 2 p.m. The proposal found support (60 in favor, 4 …
Decisions 2
National Audit Office Report
2025-11-05 14:4915th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
The fourth item on the agenda addressed the National Audit Office report regarding the infrastructure deficit in the transport and mobility sector, which amounts to 1.35 billion euros. Riigikogu member Jaanus Karilaid (Isamaa) asked Prime Minister Kristen Michal what the …
Decisions 1
Other Questions
2025-10-22 16:23The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
The Riigikogu information session continued in a format where members of the Riigikogu could register questions for members of the Government of the Republic. First, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin posed a question to the Minister of Justice regarding the European Union regulation …
Decisions 1
Chaos in Governance
2025-10-22 16:08The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 7m
Summary
Riigikogu member Jaanus Karilaid submitted an interpellation to the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas, who was fulfilling the duties of the Prime Minister, on the topic "Confusion in State Management." Karilaid began with sharp criticism regarding the government's …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding jobs and well-being outside of Harjumaa - the development of industry and production versus energy deficit (no. 768)
2025-09-08 21:2515th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 12m
Summary
During the Riigikogu session, the fourth item on the agenda was the discussion of Inquiry No. 768, submitted on May 7, 2025, by Riigikogu members Jaanus Karilaid, Andres Metsoja, Priit Sibul, Tõnis Lukas, Enn Eesmaa, and Ants Frosch. This inquiry …
Decisions 1
Chair implementation
2025-09-04 12:5815th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The report on the sittings of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) covers the work of several sessions (III, IV, V, VI), which were characterized by sharp political confrontations and extensive obstruction, especially concerning the government's tax policy and the organization of …
Decisions 7
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading
2025-06-18 18:4315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 27m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the draft act on amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA), initiated by the Government of the Republic, during its third reading. The debate centered on the constitutionality of the bill and its impact on religious …
Decisions 1
Regional inequality
2025-06-11 16:5115th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
The first topic concerned regional inequality, which fell under the responsibility of Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leisi. Member of the Riigikogu Jaanus Karilaid posed a question to determine how the minister saw a possible solution to reduce two major disparities – …
Decisions 1
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading
2025-05-21 19:09Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The agenda concerns the first reading review of draft law 642 regarding withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention (the international treaty prohibiting landmines). The draft law's initiator is the Republic of Estonia’s Government, and the leading presenter is the Minister of …
Decisions 3
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"
2025-05-08 14:3315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta presented a report to the Riigikogu on the implementation of "Principles of Legislation Policy until 2030." The Minister began on a positive note, highlighting an OECD study, according to which Estonia ranks fourth among …