Jaanus Karilaid
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 10 years
Total Speaking Time: 7h 48m
Agenda Items
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Chaos in Governance
2025-10-22 16:08The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 7m
Most Active Speaker
Jaanus Karilaid was the most active speaker, posing sharp and critical questions regarding the government's actions and low support, and demanding explanations concerning the confusion surrounding the economy and state governance.
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
Regional inequality
2025-06-11 16:5115th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 4m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Member of Parliament Jaanus Karilaid (pid M_I0ti5l7pQ). He represented active questioning and discussing the situation from the perspective of the minister of infrastructure. Position: other (Member of Parliament, Centre Party).
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
The expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy
2025-05-07 15:0115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Member of Parliament Jaanus Karilaid (pid=M_I0ti5l7pQ); position: other.
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 …
Decisions 1
Confusing energy policy
2025-02-26 15:2315th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform Party). She represents the right-wing political line and led discussions on energy policy, emphasizing the need for a clearer and more consistent starting point and considering the state’s role, which could lead to more favorable energy prices and security of supply.
Summary
The central focus of this seventh question was the confusion in energy policy and bringing it under better control. Based on a projected vision for the next 10–15 years, the Riigikogu considered what Estonia’s energy portfolio should look like: renewable …
Decisions 1
Rail investments
2025-01-15 15:4615th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 4m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Svet (pid M_I0ti5l7pQ). His presentations focused on the context of the 2025 budget, funding for the mobility reform, and long-term railway investments, including cooperation on funding and legal preparations between the two ministries. His position: other (this is a ministerial role, but when describing the political side, it is classified as "other," meaning neither left nor right).
Summary
Nine’s prepared question concerned the railway investment topic represented by Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Svet. The central discussion revolved primarily around the mobility reform and the 2025 budget context of its implementation. Karilaid raised the attention to the central 20 million …
Decisions 1
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030
2024-12-16 17:4515th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 35m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Jaanus Karilaid (pid M_I0ti5l7pQ); he posed critical and thorough questions and highlighted regional influence, as well as court and prison-related themes. He belongs to the opposition and his speech reflected an active parliamentary debate and attention to burdensome issues.
Summary
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 …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)
2024-11-18 18:36Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Agenda Duration: 20m
Most Active Speaker
Jaanus Karilaid was the most active speaker on this agenda item. He posed several specific, demanding questions focused on the topic of tax policy and directed the discussion's attention to various potential tax increases and their impact on residents and businesses. As a member of the Isamaa faction, Karilaid acts as a right-wing position in parliament, and his participation in democratic debate reflects a role of opposition or opposition oversight and control.
Summary
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 …
Decisions 1
Economic Competitiveness
2024-09-18 16:4615th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 4m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker at the session was Prime Minister Kristen Michal (pid M_I0ti5l7pQ). He presented and commented on the government's plans for boosting economic competitiveness through planning reform and the promotion of investment and regional development. His political position is right-wing; he belongs to the Isamaa party and is the leader of the Riigikogu and the government.
Summary
At this session, the issue of Estonia's economic competitiveness was examined under the leadership of Prime Minister Kristen Michal. Jaanus Karilaid presented two aspects within the scope of the topic: the growth of the Lithuanian economy and what must be …
Decisions 1
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.
2024-09-17 13:0415th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Identifier of the most active speaker: M_I0ti5l7pQ. This represents a presentation by a single source, whose participation in the speaking flow was significantly the largest during this agenda item; the position used is "other," indicating an unconfirmed party affiliation (various factions were represented, and a specific party identity is not directly provided). Activity description: demonstrates strong involvement in discussions and a high proportion of questions and answers presented, emphasizing a quick and clear understanding of the constitution and the improvement of legislative quality.
Summary
The agenda item presented discussed the Chancellor of Justice’s overview of the compliance of legislative acts with the Constitution, as well as other duties assigned to the Chancellor of Justice by law. The procedure for the parliamentary session was summarized: …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)
2024-04-30 13:06Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 31m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker: M_I0ti5l7pQ (from the Isamaa faction). Position: far-right/right (right-wing)—that is, a representative of liberal or conservative economic policy—who raised several questions and comments concerning the lack of an impact assessment and the practical consequences of implementing the draft bill.
Summary
The focus of the agenda was the first reading of Draft Act 415, the Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and Related Amendment of Other Acts (Increase of the Fine Unit), initiated by the Government of the Republic. …