Riina Sikkut
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 4 years
Total Speaking Time: 13h 36m
Agenda Items
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First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense
2025-09-10 23:4215th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 50s
Summary
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur presented Bill 668, initiated by the Government of the Republic and concerning civil crisis and national defense, to the Riigikogu for its first reading. The bill aims to consolidate the existing National Defense Act, Emergency Situation …
Decisions 3
Arvo Aller
Mati Raidma
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
2025-09-09 13:0415th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur presented a report to the Riigikogu on the implementation of the national long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence. The Minister emphasized the growth of Estonia's defense budget, pointing out …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)
2025-09-08 23:5115th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
The Riigikogu debate focused on the query submitted on May 20, 2025, by Riigikogu members Jaak Aab, Reili Rand, Tiit Maran, Züleyxa Izmailova, and Riina Sikkut regarding the development of nuclear energy in Estonia. The query was presented by Jaak …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)
2025-09-08 22:0715th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 40m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the interpellation submitted by Riina Sikkut, Tanel Kiik, and other Social Democrats regarding the government's plans to increase immigration. The questioners expressed concern about the decline in Estonian economic productivity, record youth unemployment, and integration issues, asking …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)
2025-09-08 20:2015th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
On May 13, 2025, the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) debated Inquiry No. 773 concerning the disappearance of vital banking services in county centers, submitted by Ester Karuse, Tanel Kiik, Andre Hanimägi, Anti Allas, Reili Rand, Heljo Pikhof, and Jaak Aab. The …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)
2025-09-08 19:0615th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
At the first agenda item, a question was debated concerning the regulations related to end-of-life matters, submitted by members of the Riigikogu: Andre Hanimäe, Jaak Aab, Madis Kallas, Ester Karuse, Lauri Läänemetsa, Anti Allas, Heljo Pikhof and Helmen Küti. A …
Decisions 1
Chair implementation
2025-09-04 12:5815th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Agenda Duration: 1h 2m
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
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: 6m
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: 40s
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 Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading
2025-06-12 05:2515th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 35m
Summary
The first reading of draft law 602, amending the Employment Contracts Act and other laws, was presented at a sitting of the Riigikogu. The draft’s aim is to create a better-functioning employment relationship and greater flexibility for both employers and …