Tõnis Lukas
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 11 years
Total Speaking Time: 25h 5m
Agenda Items
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Budget
2025-10-08 16:40The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Today’s information session focused on the eighth question, which was posed to Prime Minister Kristen Michal by Riigikogu (Parliament) member Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa party) regarding the state budget. Reinsalu sharply criticized the government's draft budget, calling it "paltry" and irresponsible …
Decisions 1
The Estonian language
2025-09-17 15:34Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 3m
Summary
The discussion regarding the third question, addressed to Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, focused on the role of the Estonian language in society and questions concerning the implementation of the language law. The discussion raised various aspects – …
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: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the overview presented by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise regarding the compliance of legislative acts with the Constitution and the fulfillment of other duties mandated by law for the period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, …
Decisions 1
Chair implementation
2025-09-04 12:5815th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Agenda Duration: 5h 12m
Summary
The Riigikogu work year began with the new calendar year, characterized by an exceptionally tight and intense work schedule that spanned several sessions. The sittings were accompanied by constant procedural disputes, especially during the confirmation of agendas, as the opposition …
Decisions 5
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 …
Decisions 2
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading
2025-06-12 04:0215th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
Today's agenda item concerned the second reading of Bill 554, the Draft Act on the Organization of Research, Development, and Innovation (TAIKS), initiated by the Government of the Republic. Margit Sutrop, the rapporteur for the Cultural Affairs Committee, provided a …
Decisions 3
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading
2025-06-12 03:4415th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The second reading of Draft Act 518 amending the Sports Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was on the agenda. The rapporteur was Kadri Tali, a member of the Cultural Committee. The purpose of the draft act is …
Decisions 2
Pensioners
2025-06-11 16:3415th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The discussion focused on the situation of pensioners and the tax and income policy of the last two years. Belobrovtsev presented a critical overview of the coalition's decisions concerning the reinstatement of the tax-free minimum for old-age pensioners (776 euros …