Jaanus Karilaid
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 10 years
Total Speaking Time: 7h 27m
Agenda Items
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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 Riigikogu work year began with the new calendar year, characterized by an exceptionally tight and intense work schedule that spanned several sessions. The sittings were accompanied by constant procedural disputes, especially during the confirmation of agendas, as the opposition …
Decisions 5
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 …
Decisions 1
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"
2025-05-08 13:0115th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The first item on the agenda concerned the presentation by the Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation regarding its 2025 submission, "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy Until 2030," and its implementation. The presentation was delivered with a brief overview and …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading
2025-05-07 18:0215th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The presentation and discussion topic was the second reading of bill 541 — the Act amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy). The main objective of the bill is to accelerate the adoption of …
Decisions 3
Ferry connections to the major islands
2025-05-07 16:3115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The question concerned a question posed to Regional and Agricultural Minister Hendrik Terras regarding ferry connections to the larger islands (Saaremaa and Hiiumaa). The discussion focused on ensuring the quality of life for local residents, guaranteeing mobility, and securing the …
Decisions 1
The expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy
2025-05-07 15:0115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
Today, a question was presented to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in the Riigikogu concerning the expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy. The questioner, Riigikogu member Jaanus Karilaid, highlighted two main concerns: first, the growth of norms and …