Tõnis Lukas
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 11 years
Total Speaking Time: 25h 40m
Agenda Items
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First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Close the Temporary Control Line Between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (722 OE)
2025-11-11 13:22XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu session began with a vote on extending the sitting, which the Estonian Reform Party faction had proposed to extend until the agenda was exhausted, but no later than 2 p.m. The proposal found support (60 in favor, 4 …
Decisions 2
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Act (682 SE) on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning the Execution of Prison Sentences of the Kingdom of Sweden in the Republic of Estonia
2025-11-05 16:0315th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu continued the first reading of Draft Act 682 on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden on the Enforcement of Prison Sentences, initiated by the Government of the Republic, which …
Decisions 3
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning the Execution of Kingdom of Sweden Prison Sentences in the Republic of Estonia (682 SE)
2025-11-04 12:07The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
At the session, the first reading of Draft Law 682, initiated by the Government of the Republic concerning the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden on the enforcement of prison sentences, was …
Decisions 2
Budget
2025-10-08 16:40The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
The eighth question during the Riigikogu (Parliament) information hour concerned the government's draft budget and the deficit. The question was posed by Riigikogu member Urmas Reinsalu, and the answer was provided by Prime Minister Kristen Michal. Reinsalu sharply criticized the …
Decisions 1
The Estonian language
2025-09-17 15:34Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 3m
Summary
Riigikogu member Tõnis Lukas submitted a question to Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas concerning the status of the Estonian language and the modernization of the Language Act. Lukas voiced concern over the declining use of Estonian in the …
Decisions 1
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.
2025-09-16 13:05Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 50s
Summary
The Riigikogu session began with an overview by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise regarding the compliance of legislative acts with the Constitution and the fulfillment of her duties during the period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. The …
Decisions 1
Chair implementation
2025-09-04 12:5815th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Agenda Duration: 5h 13m
Summary
The report on the sittings of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) covers the work of several sessions (III, IV, V, VI), which were characterized by sharp political confrontations and extensive obstruction, especially concerning the government's tax policy and the organization of …
Decisions 7
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading
2025-06-18 17:3415th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 33m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Draft Act 653, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (Certification of Principals and Teacher Career …
Decisions 2
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-06-12 13:2515th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 9m
Summary
During the Riigikogu session, discussion centered on the written motion submitted by the opposition parties (EKRE, Isamaa, Center Party, SDE) to express no confidence in the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. The motion of no confidence focused …
Decisions 1
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading
2025-06-12 07:0015th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 35m
Summary
As the final item on the agenda, the first reading of Bill 598, the Song and Dance Festival Act, initiated by the Isamaa faction, was discussed. Presenter Tõnis Lukas emphasized that the Song and Dance Festival tradition is a carrier …