Rene Kokk

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 …

The second agenda item concerned the Ministry of the Interior's Minister of the Interior, Lauri Läänemets’s, political statement on internal security and proposed solutions in the form of a draft, addressing the influence of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the …

The representative discussion on the draft law amending the Customs Act, bill 515, continued yesterday as a continuation of the unfinished negotiations. The main topic was the extent of the interaction of ideas: the draft allowed the Tax and Customs …

The Riigikogu discussed the first reading of the draft law amending the Customs Act, initiated by the Republic's Government, 515. The presenter, Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, introduced the main objectives of the draft: improving customs supervision, eliminating excessive regulations, and …

The Riigikogu considered the second reading of bill 516, the Act amending the Accounting Act and, consequently, other Acts, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The purpose of the bill is to implement sustainability reporting and to specify its …

The agenda includes an inquiry regarding the leasing of prison spaces and addresses the possibility of renting Estonian prisons to foreign countries, particularly in connection with the interest of the United Kingdom and broader subject investigations. The inquiry was derived …

The Riigikogu discussed the draft law on the 2025 state budget in the first reading, number 513. Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi was appointed to deliver the presentation. Issues were raised regarding twists and turns in tax and budget policy …

The Riigikogu began debate on the draft security tax bill initiated by the Republic’s Government, first reading 512. The presenter, Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi, justified the need for the tax due to the accelerated growth of security expenditures (over …

The presented bill 510 includes amendments to excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and electricity, as well as related laws. In the first reading, it is planned to increase excise rates on alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline (both leaded and unleaded …

The main item on the agenda is the first reading of the draft law amending the State Government Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws 505. The initial aim of the draft is to consolidate and reorganize the areas …