Tõnis Lukas

The agenda’s first reading discussed the bill on declaring Article 489 of the law concerning the partial invalidation of the property tax law, initiated by the Isamaa faction. The bill addressed the nullification or alleviation of the effects of the …

Bill 459, the draft law initiated by Member of the Riigikogu Varro Vooglaid regarding the “Law Amending the Law on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization,” addressed the financing of healthcare services by the Riigikogu. The draft law’s objective is to …

The session focused on the first reading of bill 488, which aims to declare the motor vehicle tax act invalid, initiated by the Isamaa faction. The bill’s purpose is to terminate or declare invalid the motor vehicle tax (automotive tax), …

The Riigikogu discussed the issue of closing rural schools in today’s information session, focusing particularly on the role of Hiiumaa Vocational School and increasing the sustainability of small schools. During the discussion, it was highlighted that to ensure the functioning …

The second item on the agenda concerned the first reading of draft law 488, which aims to repeal the motor vehicle tax law, initiated by the Isamaa faction. The presenter was Member of the Riigikogu Urmas Reinsalu. The draft law’s …

The first item on the agenda was an overview of the Republic of Estonia's activities in implementing European Union policy. The presentation was given by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (later from the Parliament’s rostrum), followed by the Chairman of the …

The Riigikogu held the first reading of draft law 518 amending the Sports Act, initiated by the Republic's Government. Minister of Culture Heidy Purga introduced the draft, emphasizing its lengthy preparation time (since 2022) and thorough involvement, including the Estonian …

The agenda item is the question posed by members of the Riigikogu, Lauri Laatsi and associates, regarding the departure of state institutions located in rural areas, and the related discussion on regional policy. The question posed contains five specific questions …

The topic of the fourth question was regional balance. Member of the Riigikogu Tõnis Lukas posed a question to the Prime Minister, asking how to prevent excessive influence of Tallinn and Harjumaa on Estonia’s development and how to invigorate other …

The first point addressed the consistency of government promises and keeping one's word concerning new regulations and the abolition of existing ones. The opposition criticized that the cost of preparing sustainability reports – according to the government's estimate, over 30 …