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Standing committees

There are 11 standing committees in the Riigikogu. Each standing committee deals with Bills in its specialist field.

European Union Affairs Committee

The European Union Affairs Committee has a deciding and coordinating role in working with the issues of the European Union in the Riigikogu.

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee works with draft legislation on environmental policy, environmental protection, the use of natural resources and conservation.

Cultural Affairs Committee

The Cultural Affairs Committee works with draft legislation on education and culture.

Rural Affairs Committee

The Rural Affairs Committee works with rural and agricultural policy.

Economic Affairs Committee

The Economic Affairs Committee directs legislative work and supervises the activities of the Government in fields that are connected to economy, or directly influence it.

Constitutional Committee

The Constitutional Committee discusses the protection of fundamental rights in general and proceeds draft legislation on constitutional institutions.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee works with draft legislation on finance policy, such as the state budget, taxation and banking.

National Defence Committee

The National Defence Committee works with draft legislation that regulates national security and defence.

Social Affairs Committee

The Social Affairs Committee works with draft legislation dealing with labour, social welfare, social security and health care.

Foreign Affairs Committee

The Foreign Affairs Committee participates in the shaping of the foreign policy and the development of the principles of the foreign relations of Estonia, and monitors the foreign policy activities of the Government.

Legal Affairs Committee

The work of the Legal Affairs Committee includes legislative drafts regulating private law, criminal law and internal security.

Select committees, committees of investigation and study committees

Study committees and committees of investigation are formed to inquire into important issues that need to be solved.

Anti-Corruption Select Committee

The Anti-Corruption Select Committee exercises supervision over the implementation of anti-corruption measures.

State Budget Control Select Committee

The State Budget Control Select Committee monitors that the state budget funds and state assets are used economically, expediently and lawfully.

Security Authorities Surveillance Select Committee

The Security Authorities Surveillance Select Committee exercises supervision over the activities of security authorities and surveillance agencies.

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