Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Date: 2024-09-17 13:04
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 119
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 2h 17m
AI Summaries: 119/119 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The agenda item presented discussed the Chancellor of Justice’s overview of the compliance of legislative acts with the Constitution, as well as other duties assigned to the Chancellor of Justice by law. The procedure for the parliamentary session was summarized: presentations up to 20 minutes, each member of the Riigikogu may ask one question, factions have the right to hold debates, and the Chancellor of Justice is able to participate in the discussions. This format allowed for the voicing of different perspectives and ensured a balanced approach to the implementation and control of the Constitution.
A general overview of the agency's work was presented for the period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, covering expanded topics ranging from taxation and banking to environmental, climate, and the rights of children and people with disabilities. The main focus included the core principles of constitutional balance, justice, and conventional good administration, as well as the need for clarity, reduced unnecessary complexity, and improved legal regulations. It was emphasized that the state has the task of preventing intergenerational conflict and developing constitutional processes that protect property rights, ensure responsiveness to human needs, and maintain the balance between national security and environmental protection. Additionally, budget control, the role of explanatory memoranda, and the importance of transparency in state gazettes and the budget were touched upon. In conclusion, emphasis was placed on the democratic rule of law, the importance of cooperation, and the necessity of avoiding quick and emotional decisions.
Decisions Made 1
No decisions were reached during any subsequent discussions: the mechanism for decision-making was left open, and the debate will continue at the level of the committees and the general sitting of the Riigikogu. Consequently, there are currently no concrete decisions regarding this specific agenda item.
Most Active Speaker
Identifier of the most active speaker: M_I0ti5l7pQ. This represents a presentation by a single source, whose participation in the speaking flow was significantly the largest during this agenda item; the position used is "other," indicating an unconfirmed party affiliation (various factions were represented, and a specific party identity is not directly provided). Activity description: demonstrates strong involvement in discussions and a high proportion of questions and answers presented, emphasizing a quick and clear understanding of the constitution and the improvement of legislative quality.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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For the first item on the agenda, Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi presented the Chancellor of Justice’s overview regarding the execution of legal acts compliant with the Constitution and other duties assigned by law. He then clarified the procedure for the proceedings: the presentation would be up to 20 minutes, each member of the Riigikogu may ask one question, debates are open to parliamentary groups (factions), and the Chancellor of Justice has the opportunity to participate. The honorable Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, was then invited to the rostrum.
Kalle Grünthal
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Kalle Grünthal asks the respected presiding officer what he thinks of Meelis Oidsalu's opinion, which claims that you are unfit for the board of a democratic state's parliament and should resign because you are a talking robot for an authoritarian regime.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi stresses that every person in the Republic of Estonia has the right to hold whatever opinion they currently deem correct, and he now invites the esteemed Chancellor of Justice to take the floor.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasized that Estonia must continue adhering to the Constitution and the rule of law, focusing on people and frontline workers, and ensuring clear and reasonable laws and balanced protection of interests, in order to improve people's lives and avoid excessive bureaucracy and demagoguery.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The Vice-Chair thanks the Chancellor of Justice, notes that he still has questions, and invites Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to speak.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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The speaker, Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart, asks the Chancellor of Justice how often the Riigikogu has formally been in conflict with the constitution recently, citing the car tax as an example, where important substantive amendments proposed in cooperation with interest groups did not reach a vote, and the interest groups were unable to represent them. She then asks whether he sees a constitutional conflict in this formal context.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise confirms that the response is nearly complete and awaiting signature. She stresses that, according to the Constitution, the President acts as the primary constitutional referee, and intervention in the Riigikogu’s self-organization is severely restricted. If required, the President can return the law before its promulgation. Furthermore, after promulgation, the Chancellor of Justice can submit a proposal to the Riigikogu to bring the law into constitutional compliance. If the issue is merely procedural, a draft bill must be drawn up. Regarding the car tax law, substantive nuances are currently being analyzed, and either a final answer will be provided or a proposal will be submitted.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi calls on Vadim Belobrovtsev to speak.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Vadim Belobrovtsev is asking the Chancellor of Justice whether the idea of assigning you the duties of the State Conciliator has been previously discussed and coordinated, whether your existing workload and resources allow time for this, and whether it would not compromise the quality of your work.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Should the Riigikogu constitutionally decide to assign the Chancellor of Justice a new responsibility, the office is prepared to fulfill it. Nevertheless, before the plan is rolled out, consensus must be achieved between trade unions and employers, and a comprehensive analysis must be carried out.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Urve Tiidus to come forward and speak.
Urve Tiidus
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Urve Tiidus requests a brief summary regarding the situation of the rule of law in the European Union member states and in the European Union more generally, assessing the situation from the Estonian perspective and including justifications where necessary, and notes that a grade of 5+ is not likely.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says that they will review the input of the report in order to be very precise and fact-based, point out any errors using facts, and wait for colleagues to write up their section, to which we will respond.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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This is a brief request calling for Kersti Sarapuu to speak.
Kersti Sarapuu
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Kersti Sarapuu thanked [the presenter/committee] for the substantive overview and highlighted that the provision of support persons for children with special needs has created funding problems. These issues prevent parents from working and caring for their children, and a solution must be found for this lack of financing.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise noted that although a solution was found, the problem of financing assistance is systemic. She stated that if a local government has to fund this from its own budget, the only way is to appeal to the Supreme Court under the Constitutional Review Procedure Act, which has an established track record, and the Chancellery and its officials will provide their best contribution there.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The address is simply a request to invite Helmen Kütt to speak.
Helmen Kütt
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Helmen Kütt thanks the Chair and the Chancellor of Justice, and praises the thorough material and analysis available on the Chancellor of Justice’s office website. She also commends the work of the Social Affairs Committee in solving problems and smoothing out the rough edges. At the same time, she poses a question regarding guardianship: Have you received appeals from people under guardianship who feel they cannot participate in decisions about their daily lives and that someone else is deciding for them?
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise thanks the Social Affairs Committee for their swift solutions aimed at fixing legal gaps and contradictions arising from the law. She highlights the major problems and complaints related to the appointment and roles of guardians, and invites people to contact her office, emphasizing that a systemic solution is currently underway and that this is a very serious issue.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invited Urmas Kruuse to speak.
Urmas Kruuse
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Urmas Kruuse posed a two-part question: first, regarding the timeliness of the agency's response to correspondence, along with the number and workload of officials; and second, concerning the issue of freedom and personal liberties in the context of child protection, specifically addressing situations where, in certain support services, a parent may or may not provide notification, and there have been instances where parents fail to provide notification and the institution has observed the situation independently.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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It was a brief word of thanks.
Urmas Kruuse
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Urmas Kruuse states that the child needs help and raises the question of whether such personal freedom doesn't jeopardize the child's rights.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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The Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, notes that dissatisfaction often arises from delays in processing applications and correspondence, coupled with the growing workload of public officials. Therefore, resources should be allocated to areas where crucial answers are provided and direct work is carried out. Furthermore, the Riigikogu must establish clear and simple legislation concerning the use of public space cameras and data protection, ensuring the protection of people's rights and the prevention of misuse.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invites Tõnis Lukas to speak.
Tõnis Lukas
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Tõnis Lukas praises the Chancellor of Justice for the protection of the Estonian language and human rights, while simultaneously questioning whether state monopolies, such as Elektrilevi, are focusing on profit and efficiency to the extent that they exhaust citizens and consumers with bureaucratic pressures and financial threats.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi thanks the listeners.
Tõnis Lukas
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The speech highlights that consumers dissatisfied with state-owned enterprises have been neglected.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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The Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, stressed that state oversight must be robust and effective across all sectors—ranging from power outages and the operations of the Language Institute to companies with state ownership—to protect the rights of humans and animals and prevent suffering driven by profit.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called Tiit Maran to the stage.
Tiit Maran
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Tiit Maran thanks the Presiding Officer and the Chancellor of Justice and asks how one should approach a situation where amendments conceptually alter the substance of the law, and what the solutions would be for resolving such a situation.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasizes that we must abandon the use of preliminary drafting intentions and, before drawing up a bill, thoroughly evaluate the actual necessity, involve all affected stakeholders, prepare a clear explanatory memorandum, and provide enough time for constructive feedback to achieve a better outcome.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The speaker asks Mait Klaassen to come forward.
Mait Klaassen
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Mait Klaassen raised concerns in his speech regarding the sanctity of the home and questioned whether the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) has the right to enter hunters' residences without warning to inspect weapon storage, and whether the homeowner can refuse entry to these 'guests' in such a situation.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Thank you for the excellent question. Regarding hunting weapons and gun permits, we have received questions and complaints concerning the police failing to show up, which is attributed to a shortage of officers. We will investigate this matter thoroughly, take it into consideration, and provide a response.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi addressed Irja Lutsar and presented a request.
Irja Lutsar
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During the address, the director posed a question to the Chancellor of Justice regarding what society is currently doing wrong and how we can better prevent the recurrence of the recent brutal murder in Pärnu and the accompanying sense of impunity among minors.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stresses that when dealing with minors, the focus must be on caring attention and identifying their developmental challenges and needs for assistance, rather than on punishment. This is because only in this way can young people better cope during adolescence and after committing crimes, making it likely that they will become decent citizens and repeat offending will be reduced.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi addresses Varro Vooglaid and asks for something.
Varro Vooglaid
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Varro Vooglaid stated that he had twice submitted a request to initiate constitutional review proceedings regarding laws adopted by the Riigikogu (Acts 317 SE and 332 SE), which he believes violate Sections 128 and 32. He then asked why these proceedings were not started and whether the Chancellor of Justice feels political pressure not to address politically sensitive issues when deciding whether to initiate them.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stated that she does not feel pressure, has consistently initiated constitutional review throughout her tenure, and will continue this practice going forward. She agreed with the President's claim that there are likely no individuals in Estonia whose property would be subject to expropriation, but emphasized that norm control must be initiated if the need arises.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invited Andres Metsoja to speak.
Andres Metsoja
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The main question of the presentation concerns the constitutional balance between climate and nature conservation and property rights: if there are plans to place 12,000 hectares entirely under nature protection and allow the owner to harvest 5 cubic meters per hectare annually, but compensation and the necessary budgetary funding are absent, must the advancement of nature conservation be constitutionally obstructed?
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stressed that, in order to balance nature conservation and the rights of property owners, proportional and justified restrictions must be established, coupled with compensation, and that property rights must not be restricted without demonstrated necessity, while obstruction should only be used to bring up very important issues and not to jeopardize the constitutional order.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invites Hanah Laht to take the floor.
Hanah Lahe
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Hanah Lahe emphasizes that climate change threatens both the state and the fundamental rights of every individual, and that smart decisions are born out of respectful debate. She stresses that cooperation among all political forces is necessary for the continued existence of Estonia, while simultaneously asking how a meaningful discussion about the climate crisis can take place if some political parties deny its very existence.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stresses that we must avoid pitting generations against each other and taking steps that provoke societal resentment. Instead, we should jointly find a reasonable and fair discussion on climate change, rather than resorting to fear tactics or driving people into a corner.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Tanel Kiik is invited to speak at the beginning of the address.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik is asking the Chancellor of Justice how the economic crisis and rising prices have impacted children's rights, and whether there has been an increase in appeals as a result.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stated that children and youth helped compile the UN report on children's rights in Estonia, and the perspectives of children who fled here from Ukraine were also heard. However, issues persist, including many children lacking funding for extracurricular activities and sports equipment, deficiencies in schooling and access to medical care, and conflicts between parents harming the child. Solutions to these problems are being sought, even without the use of taxpayer money.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Kristina Šmigun-Vähi to the stage.
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
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Kristina Šmigun-Vähi questions whether the kindergarten's decision not to give children sweet drinks, but instead to offer water or milk, restricts children's rights by taking away their freedom of choice.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stressed that parents have the responsibility to guide children toward a healthy and sensible life, and balanced nutrition is crucial starting from childhood. Furthermore, while it is advisable to listen to experienced doctors and nutrition scientists regarding beverages and diet, a child’s rights are not violated if they do not always have access to potato chips, candy, and soda—this is done in the context of protecting their best interests.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invites Jüri Jaanson to the stage.
Jüri Jaanson
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Jüri Jaanson thanks the Chancellor of Justice and emphasizes the role of sport in the upbringing of youth, and asks what the role of explanatory memoranda is in the processing of draft legislation and whether they are considered in court proceedings.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stressed that while explanatory memoranda are helpful in interpreting a provision, the law itself must be written down as a clear rule. The resulting uncertainty—and the fact that an explanatory memorandum might introduce something that the law does not stipulate—creates confusion among entrepreneurs. Consequently, there is a need to improve the language and ensure the clearly regulated availability of guidance documents, which would make life in Estonia more stable and businesses happier.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi invites Eduard Odinets to speak.
Eduard Odinets
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Eduard Odinets thanks [the speaker] for the substantive presentation and report, and asks whether the process of bringing the state budget and its basic act into compliance with the Constitution is currently underway, and specifically, whether preparations are being made to align either a specific year's budget or the basic act itself with the Constitution.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasized that although the implementation of the State Budget Base Law should be constitutional, the systemic problem is the lack of control over the executive power, because at the level of the annual budget, the necessary line item for analysis is missing and reallocations cannot be made. Consequently, the economic substance should be written into the law, and the explanatory memorandum would remain to describe the rest.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He/She offers thanks and invites Õnne Pillak to speak.
Õnne Pillak
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Õnne Pillak thanks the Chairman and the Chancellor of Justice and emphasizes cooperation, asking how the Children's Ombudsman views ensuring the safety of young people, both mentally and physically, and what we could do here, considering the activities of youth gangs on the streets of Tallinn, school bullying, and the improvement of access to support services, so that the well-being and safety of young people might improve.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasizes that the problem of dealing with children's concerns stems primarily from a shortage of human resources and motivation, rather than a lack of regulations or funding. Furthermore, although the necessary skills and additional resources (such as speech therapists, special education teachers, and support persons) are available, and funding has been increased, these measures are temporary and are not being utilized sufficiently.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invites Andre Hanimägi to take the floor.
Andre Hanimägi
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Andre Hanimägi thanked the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the concerns to light, but he emphasized a troubling comparison, specifically where the execution of one innocent individual is linked to the concealment of one guilty party. He then posed the question of who should take action in the future—the Chancellor of Justice, the Riigikogu, or the Minister—to prevent similar negative expressions from recurring.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise highlighted that the initiation of criminal cases, even when there is a very small probability of leading to a conviction, along with their lengthy duration, constitutes a problem. She stressed the constitutional requirement to interpret the law in favor of the suspect and the necessity of operating strictly within the confines of the legal order. Furthermore, she criticized the excessive burden placed on businesses to prove violations within the framework of competition law. While supporting transparent anti-money laundering control measures, she underscored the critical importance of legal principles and justification, and expressed optimism that society will gain a progressively better understanding of these issues in the coming year.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called Madis Timpson to the stage.
Madis Timpson
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He/She thanks the presiding officer and the Chancellor of Justice, emphasizes that an increasing amount of working time and resources are being spent on planning for metrics and development, and stresses that we must not forget the constitutional protection of property. He/She then raises the question of how clearly and effectively the agency drafts legal texts, noting that as a lawyer, he/she often struggles to understand exactly what is meant upon the first reading.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stresses that Estonian legal texts must not be incomprehensibly complex, and it is necessary to ask people what they actually intended to put in writing and, if needed, to clarify the text or rewrite it to ensure readability.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi addresses a request to Andrus Seeme.
Andrus Seeme
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Andrus Seeme raised the topic of state presence in Põlva County, criticized the Social Insurance Board's decision to close the only customer service point, and emphasized the direct contact between the individual and the state, asking whether we are not abandoning the regions too easily.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasizes that although services are becoming increasingly digital, the people of Estonia must not be left without help, and the need for face-to-face assistance in social welfare must be maintained, because the Social Insurance Board is heavily burdened, and the reorganizations must ensure this.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Hele Everaus to speak.
Hele Everaus
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Hele Everaus thanks the Presiding Officer and the Chancellor of Justice, praising the institution they lead as a model for responsible conduct toward every Estonian citizen. She emphasizes the daily work carried out in the name of their responsibility and asks what impression has been formed regarding Estonia's sense of responsibility in light of the development plans.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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This is a brief thank you.
Hele Everaus
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He/She discusses how things actually come about without accountability, providing examples from various fields of life.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi thanked his good colleague.
Hele Everaus
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In the speech, every ministry is accused of negligence, and it is mentioned that no one took responsibility for the destruction of vaccines by the Health Board.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He thanks his colleague Hele and notes that a minute and a half is already over the limit.
Hele Everaus
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The speech asserts that the health outcomes of the Estonian people have remained among the lowest in the European Union over the past 30 years.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He/She thanks the audience and regretfully announces that he/she must now conclude, and apologizes.
Hele Everaus
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This is a very brief comment in which Hele Everaus is described as chatty.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise thanked Doctor Everaus, stressing that state employees put their heart into their work and bear significant responsibility. She added that Estonia’s small size is an advantage, and that we all can, and indeed must, succeed in moving forward despite the information noise.
Vladimir Arhipov
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Vladimir Arhipov raised the question regarding the activity-based budget, noting that such a budget does not show where the money ultimately ends up, could lead to budgetary chaos, and raises the question of whether such a budget would be legitimate upon adoption.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vladimir Arkhipov is invited to the stage at the beginning of the address.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasized that the basic law governing the state budget must comply with the Constitution, and that the shift to activity-based budgeting needs to be managed in a way that solves problems and avoids accusations, even though the president will probably be able to veto it, which would not, however, stop the budget from taking effect.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi invites Ando Kiviberg to speak.
Ando Kiviberg
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Ando Kiviberg thanked the Chancellor of Justice for serving as a role model, and for their composure, resolve, principled stance, and friendliness, expressing hope that this would continue.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise expresses her thanks in the speech.
Riina Solman
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Riina Solman thanks the esteemed Vice-President of the Riigikogu and the Chancellor of Justice, emphasizes the role of maintaining dignity and the importance of human capital in the legislative process under conditions of limited resources, cites specific examples of unjust policy, and expresses the wish that enlightenment would prevail also in the interactions between ministries and state officials.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Riina Solman is invited to speak.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise stressed that all people make mistakes, and the agency also strives to do its best, but if something goes wrong, it is crucial to state that it went wrong, apologize, and remedy the damage, and avoid making generalizations about the Riigikogu and the media that are false and unfair.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Kalle Grünthal was mentioned in the speech.
Kalle Grünthal
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Grünthal is asking the Chancellor of Justice how it is possible for US criminal law to apply to US military personnel on Estonian territory under a treaty ratified by the Riigikogu, given that the Constitution stipulates that territorial criminal law applies in Estonia.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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The Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, offered her thanks and requested that her colleagues put the question in writing and provide an answer, as she was unable to address the matter during the previous review year.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi invites Priit Sibul to perform.
Priit Sibul
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Priit Sibul asks what legal or other problems might arise if there are plans to bring prisoners from other countries to Estonia, referencing the discussion that took place during the construction of the prison in Tartu and the current Minister of Justice's plan.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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The Riigikogu has tasked the Chancellor of Justice with monitoring the protection of human rights in closed institutions and examining whether and how Estonia could accept foreign prisoners. However, this requires detailed international agreements and the guarantee of all necessary conditions, and it might prove so costly that no one will want to enter into an agreement.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi asks that Aivar Kokk be called to speak.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk criticizes the fact that, over the past year, it has been almost impossible for the opposition in the Riigikogu to obstruct proceedings or initiate a debate, because proposals are grouped by party, and the coalition has decided not to allow any discussion, fearing they might lose votes.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi thanks the audience.
Aivar Kokk
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Aivar Kokk asks whether this is a normal phenomenon, or if it is simply today's situation.
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise
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I thank you and hope that the past parliamentary year will go down in the history of constitutional law, and that next year the work of the Riigikogu will be guided by fairness and mutual respect, and that the amendments grouped with the committee advisors will reach substantive debate and a vote in the plenary session.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi thanks the Chancellor of Justice, notes that he has no questions, and praises the highly professional and understandable presentation and answers, after which Jaanus Karilaid, authorized to speak on behalf of the Isamaa faction, opens the debate.
Jaanus Karilaid
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Jaanus Karilaid emphasizes that, to ensure compliance with the constitution and legal clarity, mechanisms for the constitutional review of draft legislation must be strengthened within the ministries, and adequate funding must be increased for the resources of the Riigikogu Chancellery and legislative drafting, because the current weakness in funding and institutions threatens the comprehension of laws and the credibility of democracy.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi requests three additional minutes.
Jaanus Karilaid
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Jaanus Karilaid criticizes one political party's promise of "tax-free Fridays" and the reduction of income tax, measures which caused hundreds of millions to drain from the state treasury, leaving vital sectors unfunded. He labels this a "chaotic tax festival" and "deliberate meddling" that is not in line with the spirit of the constitution, calling on voters to remember that not everything has to go down the drain.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart, representing the Estonian Centre Party faction, thanks [the assembly/chair] and requests additional time in order to speak for a total of eight minutes.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart called upon the Riigikogu to seriously uphold the Constitution, guarantee the constitutional review of draft legislation (including verification of compliance with European Union norms), connect the discussion to the interests of the public, and put an end to procedural deficiencies, such as the bundling of amendments. This is necessary so that the Riigikogu, as the representative body of the people, can restore its authority and serve the interests of all Estonian people.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He offers his thanks, and Hendrik Johannes Terras requests the floor on behalf of the Eesti 200 faction.
Hendrik Johannes Terras
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Terras stressed the need to improve state budget transparency and the role of the Riigikogu (Parliament) in emergency situations. He cited as examples the expansion of youth suffrage in the European Parliament elections and the introduction of mobile voting using Smart-ID within the voter application.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Next in the negotiations, the representative of the Social Democratic Party, Eduard Odinets, will take the floor.
Eduard Odinets
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Eduard Odinets thanks the Chancellor of Justice and stresses the necessity of protecting the dignity of the civil service and democratic institutions, urging that the budget workbench be made accessible to all Riigikogu members and citizens to ensure state budget transparency, citing the example of Kohtla-Järve.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The speaker requested three additional minutes.
Eduard Odinets
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Eduard Odinets emphasizes the importance of the basic law and development intentions, the need for a clarifying instrument that would define the necessity for development and offer alternatives, calls for continuing an open discussion about their application, thanks for the cooperation, and hopes that unfounded accusations will decrease and the annual report will continue.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Speaker Arvo Aller announced that Maris Lauri would be coming here on behalf of the Reform Party faction, and she requested three minutes of additional time.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri emphasized that abundance and a perceived sense of security must not replace freedom and responsibility. Furthermore, the Riigikogu must balance various needs, avoid populism, listen to others, and, by seeking compromises, ensure constitutional balance and sensible discussion, as well as thank the Chancellor of Justice for standing up for the Estonian language.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Martin Helme requested an additional three minutes during the negotiations.
Martin Helme
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Martin Helme claims that Estonia no longer has democracy or the rule of law, arguing that constitutional institutions are corrupt, laws apply only to those in power, and the green transition constitutes the seizure of property and freedoms, which the Chancellor of Justice has been unable to stop.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Arvo Aller announced that there were no further requests to speak and the Chancellor of Justice did not wish to give a closing statement, with which he concluded the discussions and confirmed that the first item on the agenda had been exhausted.