Aleksandr Tšaplõgin

The Riigikogu debate focused on a matter of national importance initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction, titled "Why is food expensive?" The presenters—Jana Guzanova (initiator of the popular initiative), economist Heido Vitsur, and Lauri Laats (Chairman of the Centre …

The agenda item was the first reading of draft bill 661 SE on amending the Value-Added Tax Act, initiated by the faction of the Social Democratic Party and members of the Riigikogu. The aim of the draft bill was to …

Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller presented a report to the Riigikogu on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" in the fields of health and welfare. The Minister emphasized the need to integrate these sectors, highlighting …

The sitting included the first reading of the draft 2026 State Budget Act (737), initiated by the Government of the Republic, which was presented by Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi. The Minister emphasized that the budget was drafted in anticipation …

This report compiles an overview of the opening remarks and procedural debates held during the Riigikogu Information Sessions, which took place from January to October (and subsequently from January to February of the following year). The Information Sessions adhered to …

The Riigikogu work year began with the new calendar year, characterized by an exceptionally tight and intense work schedule that spanned several sessions. The sittings were accompanied by constant procedural disputes, especially during the confirmation of agendas, as the opposition …

The agenda item was the third reading of the bill initiated by the Government of the Republic concerning the amendment of the Planning Act and other acts (acceleration of the deployment of renewable energy). The debate focused on the bill's …

Within the framework of the sixth tuning question, the focus was on the future of Estonian energetics and choices regarding energy production. Energetics and environment minister Andres Sutt was the guest speaker, and the questions were primarily directed towards the …

The agenda item concerned the second reading of the bill amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The main objective of the bill is to limit the influence and disinformation reaching congregations …

The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Draft Act 645, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the repeal of the Security …