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The Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas, presented a report to the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) on the implementation of the education reforms outlined in the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The Minister framed her presentation around three significant …

The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Bill 338, initiated by the Culture Committee, concerning amendments to the Cultural Endowment of Estonia Act and the Gambling Tax Act. The bill had two main objectives: first, to grant the council of …

The plenary session of the Riigikogu debated the first reading of the draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic. The session was accompanied by strong political tensions and repeated acts of obstruction, during …

The Riigikogu deliberation on a matter of pivotal national importance focused on Estonian foreign policy, particularly Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its impact on global security. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna presented a report in which he underscored the vital importance …

The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Bill 291, which proposed amendments to the Higher Education Act, initiated by the parliamentary group of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE). The purpose of the bill was to ensure the continuation …

The Riigikogu debate centered on Prime Minister Kaja Kallas’s overview of the state of research and development (R&D) and the government’s policy in that sector. The Prime Minister stressed the necessity of transitioning toward a knowledge-based economy, citing the changed …

The Riigikogu debate focused on Draft Resolution 104, submitted by the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE), the aim of which was to propose to the Government of the Republic that the so-called Bronze Soldier statue be …