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The Riigikogu passed the Resolution of the Riigikogu “Appointment of Martin Triipan a Justice of the Supreme Court” (744 OE), submitted by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. It provides for the appointment of Martin Triipan a justice of the Supreme Court as of 9 March 2026.
According to the reasoning of Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Martin Triipan is an experienced and recognized lawyer whose long working experience as an attorney-at-law will enable him to contribute significantly to the work of both the Civil Chamber and the Constitutional Review Chamber of the Supreme Court as well as to the further development of Estonian civil and constitutional law.
Triipan also gave a presentation in which he pointed out that nearly 25 years of work as an attorney-at-law – representing and advising clients in civil, administrative, and criminal cases – had given him a fairly good picture of how the legal system worked at different levels and what expectations people had of the courts. “As a justice of the Supreme Court, I would definitely be able to contribute to the development of the legal system and help ensure that the courts are reliable, understandable and accessible to people,” he said. In addition, he highlighted the importance of thoroughness, speed, and cooperation in the work of a judge. “The administration of justice is a central part of the functioning of the constitutional order of a country. If it is thorough, swift, and cooperation-oriented, then I believe it is also fair and reliable. If I receive your support, I will do my best to ensure that the Supreme Court fulfils its role with dignity and certainty,” he said.
In the final vote on the draft Resolution, 67 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of the Resolution and nine were against.
Two Bills passed the second reading
The Bill on Amendments to the Chemicals Act (701 SE), initiated by the Government, passed the second reading. It will specify the requirements for hazardous and major-accident-hazard establishments arising from the European Union directive in order to eliminate the shortcomings in the transposition of a directive referred to in European Commission infringement proceedings.
The bill concerns the obligation to inform the public, including neighbouring establishments, and the duties and cooperation of authorities in investigating major accidents. According to the explanatory memorandum, the Bill will not add any new requirements, but the Act will be made clearer.
In addition, the Bill will reduce the administrative burden on hazardous and major-accident-hazard establishments, as in the future all documents required under the Chemicals Act will be submitted electronically in the information system of the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority.
The Bill on Amendments to the Waste Act (676 SE), initiated by the Government, also passed the second reading. It will bring the Act into conformity with the relevant EU Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries. The bill will help reduce the CO2 footprint of batteries and accumulators, support the circular economy, and promote sustainable and innovative solutions in energy storage.
Battery and accumulator manufacturers will have to improve the efficiency of their battery and waste collection systems and invest more in outreach work, i.e. promote the return of old batteries and accumulators to collection points. Manufacturers of electric vehicle batteries, rechargeable industrial batteries and light means of transport batteries will be required to join a producer responsibility organisation.
A draft Resolution was dropped from the proceedings
The Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation” (722 OE), submitted by Isamaa Parliamentary Group, was intended to oblige the government to assess and implement measures that would ensure the security of Estonian residents and the state. According to the explanatory memorandum to the draft Resolution, closing the control line is one way to reduce risks, prevent unforeseen incidents, and strengthen the protection of the temporary control line.
Mart Helme (Estonian Conservative People’s Party) and Helir-Valdor Seeder (Isamaa) took the floor during the debate.
In the final vote, 20 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of the resolution and 47 were against, and thus the draft resolution was dropped from the procedure.
Verbatim record of the sitting (in Estonian)
Video recording will be available to watch later on the Riigikogu YouTube channel.
Riigikogu Press Service
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Source: Parliament of Estonia