Draft law (554 SE) on the organization of research and development activities and innovation – third reading
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-06-17 13:42
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 4
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 7m
AI Summaries: 4/4 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The second item on the agenda concerns the third reading of draft law 554 on the organization of research and development and innovation, initiated by the Republic's Government. Discussions are open and the draft has received considerable attention and involvement: nearly 15 representatives from research and development institutions participated at the table, and in collaboration, approximately 40 amendment proposals have been developed, which were unanimously approved by the cultural committee. The draft clearly defines the division of responsibility between the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, defines the funding structure, and introduces a new ethical framework for research and development. Under the leadership of Margit Sutrop, essential definitions have been addressed and clarified, such as what constitutes innovation, what constitutes research and development, and who is a researcher. As a member of the Reform Party faction, Liina Kersna opened the discussions and represented the faction’s position on the draft’s approval. This law is important not only in the context of economic development, but also in the context of education, culture, language, and social solidarity. The purpose of the matter is to create a clear and sustainable framework that will allow the country to become richer and more competitive.
Decisions Made 1
The draft law 554, initiated by the Government of the Republic, on the organization of research, development, and innovation activities, was adopted as a law with 73 votes in favor.
Most Active Speaker
Liina Kersna (Estonian Reform Party faction, right) was the only speaker in the negotiations, giving a comprehensive overview of the bill’s content, its importance, and the inclusion process.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The second item on the agenda concerns the third reading of Draft Act 554 on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Toomas Kivimägi will now open the debate to Liina Kersna of the Reform Party Faction.
Liina Kersna
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Liina Kersna said that the Research, Development, and Innovation Organization Act sets clear responsibility and funding distribution between two ministries, establishes a new ethics framework, and clarifies concepts. Consensus-based amendment proposals have been achieved in cooperation with research institutions, and the law helps the state develop the economy and ensure equal opportunities in education, as well as the strengthening of the cultural, social, and healthcare systems.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi is concluding the negotiations and bringing Bill 554, the Government-initiated draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation, to the Riigikogu for the final vote, requesting the members' position and vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Bill 554 was adopted as law. 73 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, with 0 votes against and 0 abstentions.