Agenda for the 17th Working Week (9 June 2025 – 12 June 2025) of the 5th Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly

Monday, 9 June

1. Interpellation concerning the automatic number plate recognition camera network and the related database (No. 756), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Martin Helme, Varro Vooglaid, Rene Kokk, Anti Poolamets, Evelin Poolamets, Mart Helme and Rain Epler on 23 April 2025
Reply by Kristen Michal, Prime Minister

2. Interpellation concerning the spread of poverty in Estonia (No. 757), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Riina Solman, Andres Metsoja, Priit Sibul, Helir-Valdor Seeder and Tõnis Lukas on 23 April 2025
Reply by Kristen Michal, Prime Minister

3. Interpellation concerning the decrease of population (No. 758), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats, Vladimir Arhipov, Vadim Belobrovtsev, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin and Aleksei Jevgrafov on 23 April 2025
Reply by Kristen Michal, Prime Minister

4. Interpellation concerning the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experience in shaping Estonia’s energy policy (No. 763), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats, Aleksei Jevgrafov and Vadim Belobrovtsev on 24 April 2025
Reply by Kristen Michal, Prime Minister

5. Bill on the Termination of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Belarus for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income (666 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

6. Interpellation concerning the impact of the wind turbine industry on Estonia’s defence capability and security (No. 747), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Anti Poolamets, Rene Kokk, Mart Helme and Martin Helme on 9 April 2025
Reply by Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence

7. Interpellation concerning the problems with the Defence Forces cemetery (No. 752), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Jaak Valge and Leo Kunnas on 16 April 2025
Reply by Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence

8. Interpellation concerning the severance pay paid to an adviser (No. 753), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats, Aleksei Jevgrafov, Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart, Vladimir Arhipov and Vadim Belobrovtsev on 17 April 2025
Reply by Karmen Joller, Minister of Social Affairs

9. Interpellation concerning the sustainability and accessibility of the healthcare system (No. 759), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats, Vladimir Arhipov, Aleksei Jevgrafov, Andrei Korobeinik, Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart and Aleksandr Tšaplõgin on 23 April 2025
Reply by Karmen Joller, Minister of Social Affairs

Tuesday, 10 June

1. Overview of courts administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Report by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

2. Bill on Amendments to the Preschool Education Act and to the Act on Amendments to the Republic of Estonia Education Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (establishment of an obligation to study) (644 SE), initiated by the Rural Affairs Committee
Second reading
Report by Urmas Kruuse, Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee

3. Bill on Amendments to the Competition Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (609 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs
Report by Marek Reinaas, Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee

Wednesday, 11 June

1. Bill on the Accession to the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft (587 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Valdo Randpere, member of the Legal Affairs Committee

2. Bill on the Ratification of the Instrument for the Amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) (590 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Vilja Toomast, member of the Legal Affairs Committee

3. Bill on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance and its Protocol (641 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Riina Sikkut, member of the Finance Committee

4. Bill on Amendments to the Simplified Business Income Taxation Act, the Security Tax Act and the Income Tax Act (645 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Maris Lauri, member of the Finance Committee

5. Bill on the State’s Supplementary Budget for 2025 (651 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee

6. Bill on Amendments to the Law of Obligations Act and Amendments to Other Acts arising therefrom (613 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Mart Võrklaev, member of the Finance Committee

7. Bill on Amendments to the Payment Institutions and E-money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Mart Võrklaev, member of the Finance Committee

8. Bill on Amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Andre Hanimägi, member of the Legal Affairs Committee

9. Bill on Amendments to the Health Services Organisation Act, the Act on Amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts, and the Work Ability Allowance Act (604 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Signe Riisalo, Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee

10. Bill on Amendments to the Radiation Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (573 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Yoko Alender, Chairman of the Environment Committee

11. Bill on Amendments to the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and Other Acts (611 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Hanah Lahe, member of the Environment Committee

12. Bill on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Acts (acceleration of the deployment of renewable energy) (541 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Continuation of the second reading
Report by Jaak Aab, member of the Economic Affairs Committee

13. Bill on Amendments to the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Urve Tiidus, member of the Economic Affairs Committee

14. Bill on Amendments to the Sport Act (518 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Kadri Tali, member of the Cultural Affairs Committee

15. Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation Bill (554 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Margit Sutrop, member of the Cultural Affairs Committee

16. Bill on Amendments to the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Court Procedure and the State Fees Act (challenging of decisions regarding visas) (603 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Ando Kiviberg, Chairman of the Constitutional Committee

17. Bill on Amendments to the State Secrets and Classified Information of Foreign States Act, the Public Procurement Act and the State Fees Act (623 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Timo Suslov, member of the Constitutional Committee

18. Bill on Amendments to the Courts Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (enhancing court administration) (632 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Pipi-Liis Siemann, member of the Constitutional Committee

19. Bill on Amendments to the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry
Report by Madis Timpson, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee

20. Song and Dance Celebration Bill (598 SE), initiated by Isamaa Parliamentary Group
First reading
Report by Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Kadri Tali, member of the Cultural Affairs Committee

21. Bill on Amendments to the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (620 SE), initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Group
First reading
Report by Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Liina Kersna, Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee

22. Bill on Amendments to the Law of Obligations Act (621 SE), initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Group
First reading
Report by Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Andre Hanimägi, member of the Legal Affairs Committee

Thursday, 12 June

Speech by H. E. Mr. Szymon Hołownia, Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland

1. The 2024 Report of the Bank of Estonia
Report by Madis Müller, Governor of the Bank of Estonia

2. The 2024 report of the Financial Supervision Authority
Report by Kilvar Kessler, Chairman of the Management Board of the Financial Supervision Authority

 

On Monday, 9 June, 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, 11 June, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Question Time takes place.

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