Margit Sutrop

This agenda item concerned the Minister of Health's 2024 report on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035." The procedural arrangement was: the minister's presentation, up to 30 minutes, followed by the opportunity for Members of Parliament …

The agenda item concerned the first reading of Draft Act 391 on Amendments to the State Budget Act, which was initiated by the Riigikogu Finance Committee. The main objective of the draft act is to ensure greater budgetary independence from …

The Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) held a debate on a matter of national importance, titled "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Reform Party faction. The discussion focused on Estonia's ambitious goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030, …

The Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas, presented a report to the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) on the implementation of the education reforms outlined in the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The Minister framed her presentation around three significant …

The Riigikogu deliberation on a matter of pivotal national importance focused on Estonian foreign policy, particularly Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its impact on global security. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna presented a report in which he underscored the vital importance …

The first reading of Bill 192 on the amendment of the Research and Development Organisation Act was discussed under the fifth item on the Riigikogu's agenda. The initiators of the bill were Jaak Valge, Anti Poolamets, Henn Põlluaas, and Helle-Moonika …

The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Draft Act 288, which sought to amend the Student Allowances and Student Loan Act and was initiated by the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia. The main objectives of the draft …

The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Bill 291, which proposed amendments to the Higher Education Act, initiated by the parliamentary group of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE). The purpose of the bill was to ensure the continuation …

The Riigikogu debate centered on Prime Minister Kaja Kallas’s overview of the state of research and development (R&D) and the government’s policy in that sector. The Prime Minister stressed the necessity of transitioning toward a knowledge-based economy, citing the changed …

The Riigikogu debate on the matter of national importance, "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network," focused on the sustainability of the Estonian education system, particularly against the backdrop of demographic changes and the teacher salary crisis. Heljo Pikhof, …