By Agendas: Jaak Aab

Total Agendas: 110

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is on economic issues, particularly controlling inflation and tax reform. Strong opposition is being voiced against raising the value-added tax (VAT), viewing it as a simple fix that ignores the consequences. Support is given to structural changes, such as a progressive income tax and broadening the tax base, citing international recommendations.
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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position focuses on amending the Act on the Election of the President of the Republic, emphasizing the proportions within the composition of the Electoral College. The speaker supports the view that the share of local government representatives in the Electoral College should be greater, aligning with the original intent of the law, while criticizing the current near fifty-fifty split. This position is strongly rooted in political and historical context.
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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is on mitigating regional economic disparities in Estonia, utilizing the resources of the EU's long-term budget for this purpose. The politician strongly supports directing development and entrepreneurship measures outside the main growth centers to improve county development. This position is clearly policy-driven, based on economic data concerning regional differences.
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2025-10-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Political attention is centered on ensuring the stability and sustainability of funding for national public transport (Elron). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of resolving the financial shortfall created by railway usage fees, thereby preventing an increase in ticket prices. This approach is performance-based, stressing the importance of guaranteeing adequate state budget support.
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance is strongly pro-environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, highlighting with concern the threatened status of various species. The focus is policy-based, underscoring the necessity of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at habitat restoration and maintaining species richness. The speaker stresses that the reduction in biodiversity is an undeniable fact that demands a rapid legislative response.
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2025-10-13
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position strongly focuses on boosting the financial autonomy and expanding the revenue base of local governments (LGAs). The speaker supports incorporating existing percentages of personal income tax and support fund amounts into the revenue base, noting that this is a long-term objective. Additionally, the necessity of funding new tasks for LGAs in the current security policy environment—such as crisis resilience and civil defense—is emphasized. The position is clearly oriented toward policy and structural changes.
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2025-10-13
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position is split: one speaker criticizes the governing coalition’s decision to make the VAT hike permanent, stressing its negative effect on the economy and overall competitiveness. The other speaker defends the Social Democrats’ views, advocating for a heavier tax burden on wealthier individuals (through wealth taxes) to finance national defense investments, thus connecting fiscal policy directly to the current security situation.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position strongly focuses on national security and the certainty of the economic environment as prerequisites for investment, supporting robust national defense (referencing Lithuania's 5% goal). It criticizes the government's actions regarding excessive bureaucracy, the concealment of the budget deficit, and alarmist security communication. The position is policy- and results-based, emphasizing the long-term consequences of cuts to healthcare and education.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is on reducing VAT for basic foodstuffs, which casts doubt on the finance minister's claim regarding the tax's complete neutrality. This stance is strongly aimed at supporting domestic food producers and farmers, driven by concerns over the declining share of Estonian food products in retail. This represents a policy-driven opposition to the government's fiscal policy, questioning the legitimacy of fears surrounding an increase in the budget deficit.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position strongly supports the amendments to the Planning Act (Bill 683 SE), stressing the necessity of cutting bureaucracy and accelerating development processes. This stance is outcome-based, focusing on enhancing economic competitiveness and reducing regional disparities. The speaker confirms the Social Democratic faction's support for proceeding with the draft bill.
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2025-10-08
Public Finance

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The political position centers on strong opposition to the high VAT on foodstuffs, which is viewed as stifling both inflation and domestic consumption. The speaker firmly supports introducing a reduced rate for food, justifying this by the economic policy necessity of stabilizing prices and preserving jobs. This stance is clearly policy-driven, emphasizing the economic repercussions and the resulting erosion of solidarity caused by shifting the tax burden.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political platform heavily emphasizes tax structure reform (specifically, progressive income tax and property taxes), citing international recommendations aimed at broadening the tax base. Furthermore, concern is raised regarding the lack of sustainability for planned salary increases for public sector workers (teachers, rescue workers, police officers) within the 2027–2029 fiscal strategy. The overall focus is policy-driven, criticizing the government's shortcomings in long-term planning.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position centers on budget transparency and the substantive impact of austerity measures within the Ministry of Education and Research. The speaker is critical of the government's actions, which demand that sectors anticipating wage increases (teachers, police officers, rescuers) find additional savings. The focus of the question is on the nature of the 18 million euro sum—whether it constitutes a genuine cut or merely a reallocation of funds. The position is strongly results-oriented, demanding clarity in the management of state finances.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position addresses the implementation challenges of the recently enacted law (compulsory education until the age of 18). The speaker highlights the concern that although the obligation exists, there is a lack of clarity regarding resources and funding, particularly concerning students who failed their comprehensive school final examinations. The stance is policy-driven, focusing on the division of responsibilities between the state and local authorities.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The most crucial issue is the legal guarantee and funding of free school lunches. The speaker strongly advocates for a policy-based approach, ensuring that warm and healthy school meals are guaranteed to students at the statutory level. This position aims to reduce inequality through the financing of education.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position focuses on personnel matters and pay structures within the internal security sector, emphasizing a performance-based approach. The speaker challenges the minister's assertions that police salaries are adequate enough to prevent other areas of security from being negatively affected. He demands a concrete analysis to verify the factual basis of the government's claims.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker fundamentally supports the taxation of more expensive and luxury cars, emphasizing this as the worldview of the Social Democratic Party. The current motor vehicle tax is viewed as a compromise that was necessary to cover the budget deficit. Social exemptions are also strongly supported, and the amendment regarding the taxation of M and N category minibusses is considered a step in the right direction. The political position is thus both value-based (social justice) and results-oriented (covering the budget deficit).
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker focuses heavily on economic issues, particularly problems related to competitiveness and access to capital. They express concern regarding the state of public finances, critically questioning the economic impact of rising national debt and increasing interest rates. The viewpoint is pragmatic and data-driven, concentrating on concrete economic challenges.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker is focusing on the issue of African Swine Fever, stressing the need for a faster and more coordinated government response. He takes a distinctly critical stance regarding the implementation of measures thus far, noting that "the response has been a bit bumpy" and pointing to shortcomings in coordination between the various ministries.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker focuses on the transparency and accountability of government decision-making processes, specifically asking who made the decision regarding the draft bill to suspend license plate recognition cameras. He emphasizes the role of the Coalition Council and the importance of coordination among Riigikogu members in the legislative process.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts a clear position on the issue of migration, stressing that there has been a consensus in Estonia against relaxing immigration rules. He argues that all previous governments have maintained this unified stance due to lessons learned from European experiences. The speaker also casts doubt on the Reform Party's potential shift in migration policy.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts a critical stance on the government's plan to establish a business council, challenging both its necessity and its legitimacy. He stresses that ministries ought to be engaging with entrepreneurs on a daily basis, rather than setting up distinct, campaign-style structures specifically for that interaction.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker focuses on the issue of capital accessibility for Estonian companies, comparing the situation with neighboring countries. He/She supports state intervention via financial instruments, collateral, and guarantees to assist businesses under specific conditions. The position is pragmatic and geared toward economic policy.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker supports the state assuming responsibility for upper secondary education, while acknowledging previous ambiguity on the matter. He/She expresses moderate concern regarding the current state of the national budget and directly asks the minister for assurance regarding the investment plans, particularly in the context of Harju County.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker is focusing on education policy, particularly the issue of teacher salary equality. They clearly support equal remuneration for teachers with the same qualifications across different regions of Estonia, emphasizing the necessity of resolving this problem within the framework of the Education Pact.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports the draft Civil Crisis and National Defense Act, acknowledging the extensive preparatory work that has gone into it. The stance is constructively critical: while supporting the necessity of the law, the speaker raises practical questions regarding its implementation. A particularly strong emphasis is placed on the problem of postponing the mandatory requirement for shelters given the current security environment.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker strongly supports the development of national defense infrastructure, especially the expansion of the Nursipalu training area, emphasizing its necessity for regional security. The criticism is aimed not at the necessity of the project, but rather at the chosen legal path, which led to the administrative court ruling to annul the minister's decisions.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts a cautious and critical stance on nuclear energy, emphasizing the economic risks and high costs. He strongly supports the development of renewable energy as a faster and cheaper alternative, while criticizing the government's slow response to the energy crisis. The position is clearly data-driven and economically conservative, although it acknowledges the technological value of nuclear energy.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts a clear position on the importance of regional policy, criticizing the Centre Party for having become a municipal party that focuses solely on Tallinn and a few cities in Ida-Virumaa. He/She strongly emphasizes the need to decentralize public sector jobs into rural areas, referencing his/her previous experience as Minister of Public Administration, when he/she relocated over 1,000 jobs outside of the capital.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker supports clear legal regulation regarding end-of-life issues, stressing the necessity of eliminating gray areas within the legislation. This stance is moderate and pragmatic, focusing on inter-ministerial cooperation and improving the accessibility of services.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker clearly adopts an anti-Russian position, strongly supporting Ukraine and condemning the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution backing aggression. In the energy sector, they express strong concern regarding Estonia's energy security and demand swift action from the government to increase electricity generation capacity. Regarding nuclear energy, the speaker is cautious, emphasizing the necessity of thorough analyses and data before making significant decisions.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker expresses moderate skepticism towards the career model within the education sector, highlighting the issue of sufficient funding. While fundamentally supporting the education agreement process and the inclusion of all parties, they demand clear guarantees concerning financing.
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2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The speaker represents the Social Democrats and strongly defends their party's positions, especially on the car tax issue, emphasizing that they supported taxing luxury cars through a registration fee. Regarding the Competition Law, the speaker forcefully criticizes the current government’s approach and supports the previous bill, which was based on administrative procedure. The position is clearly oppositional and critical of the current government’s decisions.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker adopts a firm position opposing the amendment of the Competition Act, emphasizing that the Social Democrats do not support the current draft legislation. They advocate for robust competition supervision and fair market competition, asserting that the current bill caters to the interests of monopolistic businesses. The speaker further criticizes the Reform Party and Eesti 200 government for hindering the oversight of competition regulations.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker adopts a clearly critical stance regarding the draft amendment to the Competition Act and expresses serious reservations about the minister's transparency. He/She firmly maintains that law firms are interest groups capable of lobbying for monopolistic enterprises, rather than being mere disseminators of expert knowledge.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker clearly adopts a pro-worker stance, expressing strong opposition to the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, which they believe fail to adequately protect employees. They emphasize that the employer is in a stronger position and exploits this leverage, and they criticize the government's approach to collective bargaining.
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2025-06-12
Continuation of the second reading of the bill (541 SE) amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly advocates for the development of renewable energy and the acceleration of its regulatory framework. They firmly insist on compliance with European Union state aid rules, particularly concerning subsidies for electricity sold via direct lines. They favor a moderate approach when establishing maximum rates for support schemes, believing that the current restrictions are adequate.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker clearly adopts a left-wing position on tax policy matters, strongly advocating for the implementation of a progressive income tax, a corporate profit tax, and a wealth tax. They consistently criticize the Reform Party's tax policy, accusing them of overburdening middle-income earners. The speaker supports the IMF's recommendations for restructuring the tax system and expresses strong opposition to the current "low tax" ideology.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly advocates for strengthening competition supervision and protecting consumers against unfair market practices. He voiced clear opposition to the current draft bill, deeming it overly complicated and influenced by lobbyists. As a social democrat, he stressed the necessity of safeguarding a fair market economy and sharply criticized the shifting stances of the Reform Party and Estonia 200.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The Speaker clearly supports the adoption of the administrative procedure for transposing the Competition Directive, drawing on the experience of other EU member states. He expresses moderate criticism of the current draft proposal, stressing that the directive should not be an end in itself; rather, the substance is what matters—specifically, how competition operates in the market and how it is monitored.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker is clearly taking a critical position regarding the current government’s foreign labor policy, asserting that it fails to meet expert recommendations for the creation of high-productivity jobs. They strongly advocate for developing a comprehensive labor strategy focused on boosting the productivity of the existing workforce through digitalization and artificial intelligence. Furthermore, they stress the necessity of implementing a smart foreign investment policy that generates high added value.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker clearly supports amending the Traffic Act, especially granting the city additional rights to regulate light personal transporters (e-scooters). They express strong agreement with the proposal ("I am clearly in favor of it"), emphasizing the need to resolve the problems associated with these devices.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The speaker focuses on the financing and acceleration of the apartment building renovation program, demonstrating strong support for energy efficiency measures. Their position is clearly aimed at securing adequate funding and preventing the diversion of these resources to other sectors, especially national defense projects.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The speaker strongly supports the continuation of the Tallinn Hospital project based on the existing foundations. He/She asserts that the previous functional development plans were comprehensive and well-coordinated, and recommends supplementing them rather than starting from scratch. This stance is pragmatic and geared toward achieving a faster outcome.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The speaker strongly supports the initial aim of the care reform, which was intended to help local governments develop diverse welfare services, rather than focusing solely on institutional care. Concern is expressed that the current system focuses too heavily on paying nursing home bills, and the speaker calls for the quality of other services to be analyzed and improved.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The Speaker strongly supports improving the quality of youth work through better training and preparation of staff and higher qualification requirements. He/She emphasizes the necessity of valuing youth workers, including through adequate salaried compensation, pointing to the model of teachers' salary agreements as a potential benchmark.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The speaker focuses strongly on issues of national defense financing, showing clear support for increasing defense expenditures. Their stance is pragmatic and aimed at clarifying budgetary procedures, as they directly questioned the minister regarding the exact number of supplementary budgets.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker clearly adopts a critical stance regarding the government’s tax hikes, particularly the increase in VAT, emphasizing its negative impact on people’s daily cost of living. He/She strongly criticizes the decision to redirect 200 million euros from the Cohesion Fund toward national defense, arguing that this damages vital sectors such as the renovation of apartment buildings and education.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker clearly takes a position supporting the rapid development of renewable energy, emphasizing its importance for energy security, economic competitiveness, and social justice. They strongly criticize the Reform Party's sluggish action in energy policy, particularly concerning the delays in maritime spatial planning and radar procurements. The speaker expresses concern over Estonia's energy deficit and demands swift action from the state.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker adopts a clear environmental protection stance, expressing concern over the drastic reduction in logging volumes in state forests and the potential consequences this could have for private forests. They advocate for stronger restrictions on the management of private woodlands, particularly concerning the protection of young stands.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker strongly advocates for sustainable forestry and expresses clear concern regarding current logging volumes, which they deem excessively high. They call for specific restrictions on the felling of young forests, based on the age or diameter of the trees. The speaker stresses the necessity of developing a higher value-added timber industry.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker adopts a clear position on labor policy matters, expressing concern that bringing in skilled workers earning average wages could suppress wage increases and productivity growth for local employees. This position is moderately critical of the government’s labor policy, focusing specifically on the economic repercussions.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports funding for national defense given the current security situation, but expresses clear concern regarding the cuts to resources in the education sector. They adopt a balanced position, recognizing the importance of national defense, but demand transparency regarding which specific educational programs must be sacrificed to achieve this.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports the development of renewable energy and the diversification of the energy system, emphasizing the critical importance of energy supply security and overall security. They take a clear position that oil shale electricity is not the cheapest option and criticize opponents of renewable energy. On behalf of the Social Democratic Party, they express firm support for the amendments to the Electricity Market Act.
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2025-05-14
The Robbery of Rural People in Protected Areas

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The speaker strongly supports fair treatment for local governments regarding land tax compensation. He/She emphasizes that land tax relief resulting from nature conservation restrictions must be fully compensated to the municipalities by the state, rather than remaining a burden on them. The speaker expresses moderate satisfaction with the partial progress made (50% compensation) but consistently calls for finding a complete solution.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding potential amendments to the Arms Act (No. 755)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker supports the strengthening of national defense and the involvement of citizens in security activities. They view positively the role of the Defense League (Kaitseliit) in organizing national defense and providing weapons training. They express moderate concern regarding potential obstacles in the process of applying for firearms licenses.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding coping policies (no 736)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker takes a clear stance on the issue of welfare policy, strongly emphasizing that the subsistence level has "failed to keep pace with the times" and requires immediate adjustment. This position is critically aimed at the government's ongoing inaction and demands concrete steps be taken within the context of next year's budget.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker focuses on protecting the interests of local authorities during the amendment of the Unemployment Insurance Act. They express clear concern regarding the growing administrative burden on municipalities, which is linked to the increasing number of recipients of subsistence benefits. The speaker demands specific compensation mechanisms or measures designed to reduce this burden.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports the rapid deployment of renewable energy and the development of electricity generation capacity, stressing the vital necessity of Estonia's energy security. They advocate for simplifying planning processes and organizing competitive tenders for wind energy, justifying this stance with the country's electricity deficit (8 TWh consumption versus 5.6 TWh production). They maintain that the decision-making authority of local municipalities should be preserved, but that procedural processes must become more efficient.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports ensuring Estonia's energy security through desynchronization from Russia and Belarus, despite the associated costs for consumers. They take a pragmatic stance regarding the amendments to the Electricity Market Act, acknowledging both the positive aspects (the abolition of double taxation on electricity storage) and the problems (the island operation and frequency reserve fees). The speaker demands transparency and additional scrutiny from the ministry and the Riigikogu before the introduction of new fees.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker focuses on the wage policy for public sector employees, taking a clear position that freezing the salaries of civil servants is not sustainable. He/She supports a moderate approach to balancing the competitiveness of the public and private sectors when recruiting staff.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker supports infrastructure projects that would provide long-term solutions to transport problems. He/She expresses a clear preference for a permanent connection (a bridge) as an alternative to the annual disputes over ferry subsidies. The speaker emphasizes the need for long-term planning and refers to Eesti 200’s earlier stance regarding long-term plans.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports the decentralization of state-funded jobs, emphasizing the necessity of relocating these positions from Tallinn and Harju County to rural regions. This position is clearly oriented toward regional policy, and the positive experience of the previous government, which successfully moved a thousand jobs out of the capital, is highlighted.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports regional infrastructure development, particularly the Rohuküla railway project, which they view as a ready-to-go undertaking where all preliminary work has been completed. They criticize the Reform Party for halting the project and support a regional policy approach to infrastructure investments.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker adopts a social democratic stance, strongly stressing the necessity of effective competition oversight to guarantee fair pricing. They advocate for using administrative proceedings to handle competition infringements, asserting that this method is more efficient than relying on misdemeanor proceedings. Furthermore, the speaker sharply criticizes the Reform Party and Eesti 200 government, accusing them of deliberately stalling competition supervision and protecting the interests of major business figures.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports Estonia's desynchronization from the Russian electricity grid due to security considerations, even while acknowledging the technical and economic repercussions. They advocate for an approach based on a balanced energy mix, combining renewables, storage solutions, and dispatchable generation capacity, including using oil shale plants as reserve capacity. They criticize the government for the lack of long-term planning in the energy sector.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports the development of renewable energy and criticizes the Isamaa bill, which would slash the renewable energy target from 100% to 40%. They emphasize the necessity of ensuring energy security by developing domestic production capacities and view the current energy deficit (8 TWh consumed versus 5.4 TWh produced in 2024) as a critical problem. The speaker advocates for a diverse energy mix that includes both renewable energy and storage solutions.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The Speaker takes a clearly critical position regarding the recent decisions of the Competition Authority, particularly concerning the consolidation of the anti-cartel unit. They emphasize the need to enhance competition supervision and the importance of legislative consistency. The stance is strongly questioning and demanding, awaiting clear answers from the ministry.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker adopts a distinctly hostile stance toward the Moscow Patriarchate, strongly supporting the amendment of the law concerning churches and congregations. He/She consistently emphasizes security aspects and the threats posed by Russia's hybrid warfare, linking these directly to questions of religious freedom. The strength of this position is demonstrated by the fact that the speaker was one of the initiators of the Riigikogu statement against the Moscow Patriarchate.
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2025-03-19
Second reading of the draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act and other laws (549 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports the amendments to the Maritime Safety Act and related legislation. Their position is clearly supportive of the bill initiated by the government, emphasizing a consensus-based approach and constructive cooperation with the ministry.
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2025-03-19
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The speaker adopts a balanced position between national defense and economic development, stressing that both areas are vitally important for Estonia. He strongly supports national defense and military capabilities, but simultaneously sees the necessity of ensuring energy security and economic competitiveness. He demands concrete steps from the government to reconcile these two priorities in the matter of offshore wind farms.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker heavily focuses on security and national defense issues, stressing the need for clearer communication regarding the development of national defense capabilities. They acknowledge the impact of the geopolitical situation on decision-making processes at the level of both families and businesses. The speaker demands transparency concerning national defense investments and plans, while expressing moderate criticism of the current state of confusion.
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2025-03-12
Competition Act

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The speaker strongly supports the enhancement of competition oversight and firmly advocates for the rapid adoption of amendments to the Competition Act. He/She sharply criticizes the Reform Party for changing its stance and demands clarity on why the processing of the draft bill has stalled. The speaker emphasizes that fair competition is essential for the functioning of a free market economy.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker strongly advocates for the development of renewable energy and enhancing economic competitiveness through the energy sector. They express moderate frustration regarding the protracted decision-making process but maintain a constructive approach, emphasizing the need for both onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as the necessity of developing dispatchable capacity.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The proponent strongly supports the amendments to the Electricity Market Act, emphasizing the need to strengthen the transmission grids and develop direct lines. It expresses a clear position that Estonia must increase both generation and consumption capacities to improve the energy balance. It supports a technology-neutral approach and stresses that the current oil shale power plants must be maintained until cheaper dispatchable capacities become available.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act and other laws (549 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker strongly advocates for tightening maritime safety regulations, specifically increasing the fine amounts, which have remained unchanged since 2005. He/She stresses that the current low penalties (a maximum of 3,200 euros) do not sufficiently incentivize ship owners to prioritize maritime safety.
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, stressing the necessity of processing the draft legislation. The position is clearly favorable, focusing on the practical advancement of lawmaking without ideological considerations.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker supports a moderate reduction in the administrative burden on companies, but approaches this cautiously and gradually. They favor immediately raising the thresholds by 25%, but oppose the more radical proposal from the Isamaa faction demanding a 50% increase. The speaker emphasizes the need to balance the interests of entrepreneurs with the continuity of auditing and the reliability of financial statements.
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2024-12-03
Draft Law Amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports boosting the competitiveness of the Estonian maritime sector through state intervention. They advocate for reducing the waterway fee by 14% in 2025 and allocating 25 million euros from CO2 quota revenues to support the refitting of vessels. On behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, clear support is expressed for the amendment to the Maritime Safety Act.
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2024-11-21
Second reading of the draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports the enhancement of maritime safety regulations, stressing the propriety and timeliness of the legislative process. The stance is clearly favorable and procedure-focused, concentrating on the technical progression of the draft legislation without ideological conflicts.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker strongly supports the 2025 state budget and represents the positions of the Social Democratic Party. They underscore the critical importance of national defense in the context of Russia's ongoing war, labeling it a "question of survival." Furthermore, the speaker actively champions regional policy and investments outside the Tallinn-Harju County area, which is a clear reflection of social democratic values.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker clearly adopts a defensive stance regarding the amendments to the Land Tax Act, strongly emphasizing that the responsibility for the current situation rests squarely with Isamaa, who failed for 20 years to fulfill their promises concerning the regular valuation of land. The speaker supports greater financial autonomy and decision-making power for local municipalities when setting land tax rates, while expressing confidence in local government leaders.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts a strong supportive stance regarding the Rail Baltic project, emphasizing its strategic importance for the Baltic states and the European Union. Speaking on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, they express clear opposition to the creation of the Rail Baltic investigative committee, arguing that existing oversight mechanisms are sufficient. The position is firmly defensive yet optimistic, stressing the project's inevitable completion in Estonia by 2030.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports the amendment to the Maritime Safety Act, which will reduce the waterway fee by 14% in 2025 to ensure competitiveness. They advocate for a pragmatic approach to economic policy, acknowledging the constraints on the state budget while emphasizing the necessity of supporting the shipping sector to mitigate the impacts of Russia’s war. The speaker expresses moderate support for changes to tax policy, justifying this stance by citing the increase in national defense spending and the need to reduce the budget deficit.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker clearly adopts a security-centric position, strongly advocating for the recognition of the Moscow Patriarchate as an organization supporting aggression. He/She emphasizes the protection of democratic values and religious freedom, but prioritizes security in the fight against terrorist propaganda. Furthermore, he/she sharply criticizes colleagues' short-sighted political approach to matters of national security.
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2024-10-22
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker supports the government-initiated amendments to the Accounting Act, including raising the thresholds for mandatory audits by 25%. This stance is pragmatic and fact-based, relying on an analysis of the growth in corporate assets and sales turnover over the past five years. The speaker emphasizes the use of objective criteria, rather than inflation, when determining these thresholds.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker focuses on issues concerning the support of local government, particularly improving the accessibility and conditions of investment grants. The position clearly advocates for protecting the interests of local authorities, demanding more favorable and flexible conditions for utilizing funds from the CO2 emissions trading system.
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2024-09-10
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Accounting Act (428 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports the amendments to the Accounting Act, stressing the smooth processing of the bill initiated by the government. The position is clearly supportive and procedure-centric, focusing on the correct execution of the legislative process.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker clearly adopts a cautious and critical stance regarding the deployment of nuclear energy in Estonia. He/She stresses the necessity of a comprehensive preliminary analysis before allocating any resources and questions the actual need for a nuclear power plant within Estonia's energy system. At the same time, he/she concedes that nuclear energy is viable under certain conditions, but requires long-term preparation.
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2024-06-06
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Accounting Act (428 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The speaker supports the cooperation between the Economic Affairs Committee and the Bank of Estonia regarding competitiveness issues, and expresses readiness to work with the Minister. This stance is constructive and focused on finding practical solutions through the engagement of experts.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker adopts a clear position on the issue of reducing the state budget deficit, emphasizing the necessity of both austerity measures and increasing tax revenue. They strongly support a greater tax burden on wealthier individuals through a progressive income tax or a wealth tax, referencing the ideological stance of the social democrats. The speaker defends previous government decisions regarding the financing of the healthcare and social sectors, justifying them by the need to maintain the accessibility of services.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker adopts a cautious and analytical stance regarding nuclear energy, primarily focusing on clarifying the legal dimensions. They neither express direct support for nor opposition to the implementation of nuclear power, but instead raise critical questions concerning the practical implications of the decision.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker supports granting local authorities greater autonomy in deciding land tax issues, stressing that the revenue from this tax goes to them regardless. The speaker adopts a distinctly critical position toward the central government, accusing the state of failing to meet its obligations concerning land valuation.
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2024-05-28
Third reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (acceleration of the deployment of renewable energy) (Bill 308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports accelerating the development of renewable energy, emphasizing its strategic importance in Estonian electricity production. They clearly advocate for the European Union's climate policies and the reduction of greenhouse gases, pointing out that energy production causes over 75% of the EU's emissions. On behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, they express firm support for this bill.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The speaker, representing the Social Democratic Party faction, strongly emphasizes the necessity of improving the competitiveness of the Estonian economy. He supports an active role for the state in supporting the economy, particularly in funding research and development (R&D), where the state should contribute 1% of GDP. The speaker expresses concern that the private sector's contribution remains below the targeted 2% level, hovering at only 1%.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act (399 SE) on the Adoption of the Euro and the Amendment of Other Related Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker strongly supports the amendments to the Euro adoption law concerning the reduction in the use of one- and two-cent coins for environmental reasons. This stance is clearly policy-centric, emphasizing practical arguments such as the low return rate (only 3%) of the 40 tons of coins issued annually, and the resulting environmental damage.
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2024-05-08
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the State Budget Act (391 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The drafter strongly supports increasing the independence of constitutional institutions from the executive power, especially through the budget process. A clear position is expressed that the government's ability to exert pressure on constitutional institutions must be minimized. [The drafter] supports the adoption of the bill submitted on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction.
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2024-05-06
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker clearly takes a stand against the Moscow Patriarchate, strongly supporting the Riigikogu declaration that would designate this institution as a supporter of Russia's military aggression. They emphasize the necessity of protecting the Estonian state from Russian influence operations, while simultaneously balancing this with respect for religious freedom. The support provided on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction demonstrates a firm foreign policy position regarding the support of Ukraine and anti-Russian activities.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker consistently takes a strong stance against the Moscow Patriarchate, declaring it an institution that supports Russia's military aggression. He clearly emphasizes that the statement does not concern religious activities or Orthodox believers, but only the Patriarchate as an institution. He supports religious freedom and democratic principles but views the Moscow Patriarchate's influence operations as a direct threat to Estonian security and public order.
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2024-04-09
First reading of the Draft Act on the Act on the Introduction of the Euro and the Act on Amendments to Other Acts Related Thereto (399 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rapporteur supports the draft Act on the introduction of the euro, fulfilling the role of the representative of the Finance Committee in promoting its passage. The stance is clearly supportive and procedural, focusing on ensuring the smooth execution of the legislative process.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker focuses intensely on regional development and territorial balance across the country. They actively support the development of Ida-Virumaa and stress the necessity of reducing regional disparities. They advocate the view that every minister should also serve as a regional minister, reflecting a more holistic approach to territorial responsibility.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker is focusing on the issues surrounding healthcare system accessibility, clearly expressing concern over the rising patient co-payments. They stress the need for a balanced approach, where national health insurance guarantees adequate access without imposing excessive costs on citizens.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the State Budget Act (391 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports increasing the independence of constitutional institutions from the executive power through reform of the budgetary process. He/She emphasizes the need to reduce the government's ability to exert pressure via the budgets of the Riigikogu, the President of the Republic, the National Audit Office, the Chancellor of Justice, and the Supreme Court. On behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, he/she expresses clear support for the processing of the draft bill and indicates that this is a long-standing position of the party.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The speaker clearly supports Estonia's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030 and focuses on the issues surrounding its practical implementation. He/She stresses the need to obtain concrete assessments regarding the impact of energy sector development on consumers, especially concerning the grid tariff.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports maintaining education spending at its current level, arguing that "we are not spending too much on education" and that a quality education is an investment. They take a firm position on the necessity of raising teachers' salaries to 120% of the Estonian average wage by 2027. They view the optimization of the school network with caution, stressing the importance of preserving quality throughout the reform process.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker clearly adopts an opposition stance, criticizing the government's inaction in addressing the 2022 energy crisis and hyperinflation. They strongly emphasize that the government failed to take concrete steps to mitigate energy prices, contrasting this failure with the rapid response seen during the COVID crisis. The speaker actively supports the reform of the electricity market and changes to the universal service system.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The proponent supports the introduction of a motor vehicle tax, emphasizing its advantages over raising the Value-Added Tax (VAT). They express a strong position that wealthier individuals should pay more, indicating a preference for progressive taxation. The speaker also stresses the necessity of increasing funding for road maintenance and public transport.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly advocates for reforming the education system and maintaining rural schools. He/She stresses educational inequality as a major national issue, connecting it to both regional disparities and household income levels. The speaker clearly takes the position that the quality of education impacts people's entire life course, including their health and longevity.
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