Mart Maastik

This agenda item concerned the first reading of draft law no. 567 amending the Hunting Act. The draft was submitted by Rain Epler, Arvo Aller, Mart Helme, Varro Vooglaiu, and Rene Kok, and the presentation was delivered from the Riigikogu …

The central focus of this seventh question was the confusion in energy policy and bringing it under better control. Based on a projected vision for the next 10–15 years, the Riigikogu considered what Estonia’s energy portfolio should look like: renewable …

The discussion primarily focused on Estonian energy policy, potential uses for support mechanisms for offshore wind farms, and the €2.6 billion support package, the indexing of which the government and the Riigikogu are discussing. In addition, expected state aid rules, …

The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia in its 536th second reading, aiming to restrict the right to vote in local government council elections from citizens of aggressor states (Russia and Belarus). The …

Strategies for the future of Estonian sport were presented, with a focus on increasing children's physical activity habits and boosting medal wins. During the agenda, there were speeches from four speakers: Estonian Olympic Committee President Kersti Kaljulaid, Member of the …

The Riigikogu discussed agenda item four: the first readings of the draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) initiated by the Government of the Republic, in connection with draft 565. The …

Eight questions in the Riigikogu focused on Estonian energy prices and the future energy structure, considering renewable energy ambitions and the need to maintain controlled energy flow. Mart Maastik presented numerical examples of the existence and potential of renewable energy …

The seventh question focused on the transparency of government decisions regarding energy policy, specifically concerning state aid for offshore wind farms amounting to 2.6 billion euros. The questioner, Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart, pointed out that decisions seemed to originate in the coalition …

The sixth question addressed the topic of Western values and the connection between democratic principles and the limits of free speech. Member of the Riigikogu, Anti Poolamets, posed the question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, and the discussion raised several …

The fifth question primarily addressed energy-related topics, focusing on the formation of electricity prices, network fees, the role of imports, and government support possibilities for offshore wind farms and connections. Aivar Kokk raised concerns about the differences in electricity prices …