Member of Parliament Jaanus Karilaid calls in the article to ask where the money taken from taxpayers' pockets goes, emphasizing that business always comes with risks. #raha #majandus #ettevõtlus (translated)
Ülle Madise will assume office as the President of Estonia on Monday, taking the oath of office before the Riigikogu and delivering her first speech. #ÜlleMadise #president #Eesti (translated)
"Sometimes the political desire is so great that the constitution is forgotten. All the decisions I have had to make stem from that, but I do not consider it boasting to say, look, I have postponed so much. Rather, it is a concern. And I have always emphasized that the parliament or the Riigikogu could do its work better, delve deeper," said President Alar Karis. #AlarKaris #EestiVälispoliitika #Poliitika (translated)
The chairman of the Social Democrats, Lauri Läänemets, is trying to demonstrate that the socialists are not associated with the coalition that raised taxes together with the Reform Party and the Centre Party, using increasingly confusing explanations, writes member of parliament Mart Maastik. #Sotsiaaldemokraadid #Koalitsioon #EestiPoliitika (translated)
On Monday, President Alar Karis, who is handing over his position to Ülle Madis, mentioned in an interview with ERR that the Riigikogu should consider the broader impact when passing laws and called for expanding the head of state's foreign policy role by having the president represent Estonia at NATO summits. #AlarKaris #EestiPresident #Välispoliitika (translated)
President Alar Karis said in his interview with ERR that the Riigikogu should consider the broader impact when adopting laws and emphasized that during his presidency, he has stayed out of foreign policy and experienced the importance of vetoing laws. #AlarKaris #EestiPresident #Välispoliitika (translated)
The new Riigikogu library will open in May, offering among other things a video game museum, but its new Scandinavian concept raises the question of whether it will remain the same spiritual place or rather become a shopping center where short-term pleasures outweigh long-term values. #НациональнаяБиблиотека #СкандинавскаяКонцепция #Культура (translated)
Military expert and member of parliament Leo Kunnas spoke in Postimehe's "War Studio" that this winter will be particularly difficult in Ukraine, as Russian attacks are not only targeting energy infrastructure but are focusing on all vital services. #Ukraina #Sõda #LeoKunnas (translated)
Mari-Liis Jakobson examines in her commentary whether Estonia's current minority government can continue its activities or if the country will be directed towards extraordinary elections, considering the growing pressure from the opposition and the weakened position of the governing parties in the Riigikogu. #vähemusvalitsus #poliitika #valimised (translated)
The Riigikogu adopted the cohabitation law, which expands the rights of same-sex couples in Estonia and plays a historic role among the countries of the former USSR, coming into effect in January 2024. #kooseluseadus #abieluvõrdsus #Eesti (translated)
Local government leaders, including the mayor of Lääne-Harju, Jaanus Saat, and the mayor of Rakvere, Triin Varek, are using the opportunity in the TV3 show "Song Battle" to increase their visibility and promote their communities ahead of the parliamentary elections, despite fears of stricter political advertising regulations. #Laululahing #omavalitsused #riigikoguvalimised (translated)
Toomas Uibo, the leader of the Estonia 200 faction, raised the possibility that the party may not participate in the next parliamentary elections and is waiting for the elections in 2031. #Eesti200 #riigikogu #valimised (translated)
Igor Taro criticizes the indexing of salaries, calling it an example of poor management, while teachers' and firefighters' unions demand automatic salary increases like those for judges and members of the parliament. #palgad #õpetajateStreik #indekseerimine (translated)
"It is felt here for a very long time that the Social Democrats are very coalition-oriented," said Tõnis Mölder, a member of parliament without a faction, who noted that the Social Democrats know this and have raised their price very high. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
"There is no secret that special care is what we all have at heart. In the budget, there is actually 37.5 million set aside to conclude these agreements here. I believe we need to get this work done. I am pleased that at least the Social Democrats show a willingness to contribute ideas and make substantive proposals," said Õnne Pillak, leader of the Reform Party's parliamentary group, noting that if the coverage is available, then the coalition is also ready to reach an agreement. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
In October, the parties begin to compile their candidate lists in preparation for the parliamentary elections taking place in the spring, which is the last time for politicians to join a party or consider running there. #riigikoguvalimised #sotsiaaldemokraatlik #erakond (translated)
Lauri Hussar emphasizes that the continuity of the Estonian state must not depend on temporary votes in parliament, as true historical memory and national continuity must remain passable to future generations, regardless of the political moment. #EestiAjalugu #Järjepidevus #Riigikogu (translated)
Narva-Jõesuu mayor Maksim Iljin is running for the 2027 parliamentary elections in the list of the Social Democratic Party, aiming to strengthen the voice of Ida-Virumaa and contribute to the region's development. #IdaVirumaa #sotsiaaldemokraatlik #MaksimIljin (translated)
Jarmo Tuisk emphasizes that ahead of the next parliament elections, parties must seriously address the issue of artificial intelligence policy, offering three possible directions for campaigns where AI topics play a significant role. #valimiskampaania #tehisaru #Eesti2024 (translated)
The new candidate for the Chancellor of Justice is Ülle Madise, whose appointment was confirmed by the President's Chancellery, and the next steps involve meetings with parliamentary factions. #õiguskantsler #ÜlleMadise #Eesti (translated)
