Vadim Belobrovtsev

The following agenda item concerned the discussion of the draft State Budget Act for 2025, initiated by the Republic of Estonia’s Government, during the Riigikogu’s second reading. The presenter was the Chair of the Finance Committee, Annely Akkermann, whose speech …

Today’s fourth question concerns religious freedom in the Republic of Estonia and related topics: the relationship of the local Orthodox Church with the Moscow Patriarchate and whether and how the state plans to intervene in the question of canonical ties …

The focus of the first question concerned the Prime Minister’s promise regarding taxes and tax peace, and the coordination round for the bill raising Notary fees. The 30% increase in Notary fees was assessed as a potential tax increase with …

Today's discussion focused on Bill 453, or the "additional day of rest," for amending the Holidays and Commemoration Days Act, and the organization of public holidays and their applicable working hours. According to the bill, the Holidays and Commemoration Days …

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 …

Agenda item 3 concerned the first reading of the draft Maritime Safety Act Amending Act 526. The draft aims to reduce port fees by 14% for all ships entering Estonian ports or port anchorages between now and 2025, with the …

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 …

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 …