Urve Tiidus

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 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, …

On the agenda of the Riigikogu session was Bill 290, initiated by the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE), concerning amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act. The bill aimed to restrict the right to vote …

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 debated a matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "In Estonian Economic Recession. What to Do?". Three speakers presented during the discussion: Urmas Reinsalu, Chairman of Isamaa; Sirje Potisepp, Head of the Estonian Food Industry …

The sitting focused on the first reading of Bill 349, the Act amending the Aliens Act (European Union Blue Card). Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets introduced the bill, the purpose of which is to transpose the amended EU Blue …

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 …

Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet presented to the Riigikogu an overview of the implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislative Policy until 2030" in 2022. The Minister explained that the submission of the report was delayed due to a tight work …

Today’s agenda item concerned the first reading of Bill 162, initiated by Riigikogu member Kalle Grünthal, which proposed amendments to the Medicines Act. The purpose of the bill was to prohibit the sale and use in Estonia of COVID-19 vaccines …

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 …