Agenda, 13 – 16 October 2025
Agenda for the 5th Working Week (13 October 2025 – 16 October 2025) of the 6th Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly
Monday, 13 October
1. Bill on the Ratification of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance and its Protocol (718 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Jürgen Ligi, Minister of Finance
Report by Riina Sikkut, member of the Finance Committee
2. Bill on the State’s Supplementary Budget for 2025 (733 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Jürgen Ligi, Minister of Finance
Report by Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee
3. Bill on Amendments to the Act on Amendments to the Simplified Business Income Taxation Act and the Income Tax Act and the Repeal of the Security Tax, and the Income Tax Act (734 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Jürgen Ligi, Minister of Finance
Report by Aivar Sõerd, member of the Finance Committee
4. Bill on Amendments to the State Budget Act and the Act on Amendments to the State Budget Act (736 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Jürgen Ligi, Minister of Finance
Report by Maris Lauri, member of the Finance Committee
5. Interpellation concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Anti Allas, Reili Rand and Jaak Aab on 18 June 2025
Reply by Hendrik Johannes Terras, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture
6. Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general nesting peace (No. 804), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Züleyxa Izmailova, Tiit Maran, Tanel Kiik, Riina Sikkut, Heljo Pikhof and Andre Hanimägi 19 June 2025
Reply by Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment
7. Interpellation concerning the future of the Climate Act (No. 809), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Tiit Maran, Züleyxa Izmailova, Tanel Kiik, Riina Sikkut and Heljo Pikhof on 19 June 2025
Reply by Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment
8. Interpellation concerning the closing down of Endla Nature Centre (No. 815), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Aivar Kokk and Priit Sibul on 10 September 2025
Reply by Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment
Tuesday, 14 October
1. Bill on the Ratification of the Final Acts of the Extraordinary Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Riyadh (689 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Hendrik Johannes Terras, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture
Report by Urve Tiidus, member of the Economic Affairs Committee
2. Bill on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Hendrik Johannes Terras, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture
Report by Mario Kadastik, member of the Economic Affairs Committee
Wednesday, 15 October
Speech by Piotr Serafin, European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration
1. Deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “Estonia’s choices and opportunities in the European Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034”, initiated by the European Union Affairs Committee
Report by Siim Tiidemann, Director for European Union Affairs, Government Office
Report by Peeter Tali, Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee
2. Bill on Amendments to the Securities Market Act and Amendments to Other Acts arising therefrom (regulation of derivative and repurchase transactions) (633 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading
3. Bill on Amendments to the President of the Republic Election Act (684 SE), initiated by Members of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar, Kalle Laanet, Enn Eesmaa, Ando Kiviberg, Tanel Tein, Kadri Tali, Diana Ingerainen, Toomas Uibo, Juku-Kalle Raid, Lauri Läänemets, Reili Rand, Irja Lutsar, Kalev Stoicescu, Anti Allas, Madis Kallas, Heljo Pikhof, Riina Solman, Jüri Jaanson, Stig Rästa, Maido Ruusmann, Anti Haugas, Annely Akkermann, Kristina Šmigun-Vähi, Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski, Mait Klaassen, Toomas Järveoja, Peeter Tali, Vilja Toomast, Signe Kivi, Mario Kadastik, Mati Raidma, Madis Timpson, Tarmo Tamm, Hanah Lahe, Riina Sikkut, Kersti Sarapuu and Andre Hanimägi
First reading
Report by Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Ando Kiviberg, Chairman of the Constitutional Committee
4. Bill on Amendments to the Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act (669 SE), initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Group
First reading
Report by Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Jaak Valge, member of the Constitutional Committee
5. Bill on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (732 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Karmen Joller, Minister of Social Affairs
Report by Signe Riisalo, Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee
6. Bill on Amendments to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act and Other Acts (transposition of the amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive) (697 SE), initiated by the Government
First reading
Report by Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment
Report by Mario Kadastik, member of the Economic Affairs Committee
7. Bill on Amendments to the Earth’s Crust Act, the Land Cadastre Act and the State Assets Act (development of renewable energy generation in areas with extraction permits) (698 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment
Report by Yoko Alender, Chairman of the Environment Committee
Thursday, 16 October
1. Deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “Why is food expensive?” initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Group
Report by Jana Guzanova, initiator of the public initiative for the reduction of the VAT rate applicable to food
Report by Heido Vitsur, economist
Report by Lauri Laats, Chairman of the Estonian Centre Party Group
On Monday, 13 October, after all items on the agenda have been discussed, the time for unscheduled statements begins, to continue until no further requests for the floor are made, but no longer than until 12 midnight.
On Wednesday, 15 October, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Question Time takes place.
