By Agendas: Peeter Ernits

Total Agendas: 132

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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 main legislative priority is the reduction of VAT on food items, which the government consistently opposes. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative and a critic of the government's opposition.
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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 primary legislative focus is criticizing the cosmetic nature of the draft bill (684 SE) amending the Republic of Estonia President Election Act and supporting the initiative for direct presidential elections. Also crucial is improving the quality of legislation, requiring that sections be given better substance, and legalizing public hearings for ministerial candidates. He or she criticizes the rapid debate on the budget and the monologic legislative process.
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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 legislative focus is currently on shaping Estonia's stance for the negotiations concerning the European Union's next long-term budget (MFF) for the period 2028–2034. The speaker strongly opposes the European Commission's plans to cut cohesion policy funding and stresses the necessity of adopting an active negotiating position.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Legislation (736 SE) on the Amendment of the State Budget Act and the Act Amending the State Budget Act

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is the first reading of the draft act amending the State Budget Act (Bill 736 SE), where the speaker acts as an opponent. The priority is verifying the accuracy of the bill's documentation and critically challenging the activity-based system underlying the reform.
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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 legislative focus is currently on amending tax laws (Bill 734 SE). The speaker is acting as an opponent in this process, demanding that crucial topics, such as lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, be added to the draft legislation. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of improving the Riigikogu's (Parliament's) Rules of Procedure and internal regulations to ensure better governance and prevent procedural confusion.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2025 State Supplementary Budget (733 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the critical analysis of, and opposition to, the significant financial errors contained within the Draft Law on the State's 2025 Supplementary Budget (Bill 733 SE). The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (718 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft legislation concerning the ratification of international tax treaties (Bill 718 SE). The speaker's role is that of a bill scrutinizer, demanding clarity regarding the standards and wording of the treaties before ratification.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on prioritizing social legislation (the bill addressing issues of disabled people) and ensuring procedural fairness. The speaker is a critical opponent of the Riigikogu agenda's arrangement, also bringing up other topics like VAT and EU directives (Clyde Kulli).
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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 legislative focus centers on the draft Act amending the Value Added Tax Act (Bill 661 SE) and the draft motor vehicle tax bill concerning people with disabilities. The speaker is a procedural opponent who criticizes both the timing and the manner in which these bills are being processed, demanding that these issues be prioritized.
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2025-10-09
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (695 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 695 SE, which proposes amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, a bill the speaker is critically scrutinizing. The priority lies in ensuring the precision and substantive completeness of the laws, particularly regarding the transposition of European Union law and the clarity of domestic statutes (e.g., restrictions on activities/proceedings).
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is on the procedural correctness of the Draft Act amending the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Bill 656 SE). The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill's current form, demanding that the issues concerning the violation of subsea infrastructure and the violation concerning an ambassador be legislatively separated and more clearly articulated.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (681 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the ratification of the draft act on accession to the international convention (681 SE). The speaker focuses on the technical side of the draft, its definitions, and the consensual execution of the procedure, while serving as the rapporteur.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the draft act amending the Planning Act and related legislation (683 SE). The speaker serves as a critical scrutinizer of the bill, demanding the legal and practical clarification of new concepts before its adoption.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus centers on the draft bill (658 OE) aimed at increasing competition in the mobile communications market. The speaker is actively participating in the discussion of the bill's first reading, seeking to understand the necessity of intervening in the market inefficiency, which is manifested by high prices.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on the critical assessment of government policy and strategy (the implementation of "Eesti 2035"), especially concerning tax policy and the areas of responsibility of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
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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 primary legislative focus is the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (737 SE). The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, focusing on its formal and substantive deficiencies, such as the sheer volume of documentation and the inefficiency of activity-based budgeting.
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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 focus is on holding the executive power accountable via an interpellation, specifically addressing the shortcomings of the current funding policy (school meals) and the need for its improvement. The presenter serves as an evaluator and critic of the policy.
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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 legislative focus is on opposing the ratification of the Tidö Agreement, questioning the voting requirement necessary for its approval (simple majority versus three-fourths). The speaker is an active opponent of this international treaty, which concerns the leasing of prison services.
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2025-10-06
Inquiry regarding Ukrainian refugees, especially men of mobilization age (No. 794)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker participates in parliamentary oversight (interpellation) and proposes a specific political solution (the creation of an Estonian-Ukrainian division). There is no information regarding the initiation or support of draft legislation.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 677 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft act amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (677 SE). The speaker criticizes the adoption of the bill despite widespread public opposition and the resulting necessity for continuous mitigating amendments.
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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 legislative focus is on opposing the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (694 SE) and challenging its constitutionality. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent of the bill, focusing on highlighting procedural shortcomings and internal government contradictions.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act (692 SE) on the Ratification of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Sultanate of Oman for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion, and the Protocol thereto

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft Act (692 SE) concerning the ratification of the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation with Oman. The speaker actively participates in the bill’s proceedings, posing questions regarding the selection and priority of the agreement, thereby acting more in the role of a questioner than an initiator or supporter.
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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 main legislative focus is on the state budget, which he is categorically against, calling it a budget of stagnation. He criticizes the budget processing procedure (the "steamroller") and expects the opposition's amendments to be rejected. He is more of an opponent and critic than an initiator, focusing on thwarting the government's plans.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative context is the submission of the draft 2026 State Budget Act. The speaker’s focus is procedural and political, criticizing the lack of government backing during the bill’s presentation, rather than offering a substantive analysis of the draft itself.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Waste Act (676 SE) and the rapid implementation of the related EU Regulation 1542. The speaker is a critical questioner who casts doubt on the speed of the new law's implementation and the rigidity of the Riigikogu procedure.
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2025-09-23
Draft law amending the Act on Population Status Proceedings, the Population Register Act, and the State Duty Act (687 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on amendments to the Vital Statistics Registration Act and the Population Register Act (Draft Act 687 SE). The speaker supports the bill but is concentrating on implementation details, such as data accuracy and preventing potential social conflicts.
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2025-09-22
Request for Information Regarding PPA Employee Salaries (No. 780)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently directed towards monitoring the implementation of public sector salary increases (up to 10%) to ensure that the funds are not diverted to executive staff. Also mentioned is the Interior Minister's failed attempt to introduce the "thought crimes bill," which raises concerns regarding civil liberties.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Kopli Commando (no. 774)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main legislative priority is moving forward with the "Bill for the Criminalization of Bad Thoughts," and the Interior Minister is being asked for the timeline for its reintroduction. The speaker is a strong proponent and the driving force behind this controversial bill.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Problems at the Uikala Waste Disposal Site (no. 776)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is aimed at holding the government accountable through an interpellation, concentrating on the financial impact of the liquidation of the Uikala landfill and the related budgetary decisions.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding the ferry connection to the Estonian islands (no. 789)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed toward the oversight of the executive branch and questions concerning the functioning of services (a query/interpellation to the minister). Specific draft laws, amendments, or legislative priorities are not mentioned.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Bailiffs (no 807)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the interpellation concerning the activities of enforcement agents and the minister's intention to draft legislation regarding the assignment of state claims. The speaker supports strengthening oversight and reforming the system, but criticizes the slow grinding of the state's mills 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 legislative focus centers on criticizing and opposing a specific government agenda item—the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Estonia—by means of an official inquiry (interpellation). The speaker is clearly acting as an adversary, aiming to underscore the sheer unreasonableness of the government's proposal.
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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 legislative focus is directed at supporting structural and administrative reforms, particularly the establishment of new high-level advisory bodies (such as the Council of Entrepreneurs and the format of the Academy of Sciences). The speaker is a strong proponent of these initiatives and advocates for implementing measures to reduce the number of civil servants in order to make the state apparatus more efficient.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main focus is the interpellation concerning the government's activities regarding the transparency of the naval operation and security. The speaker is demanding accountability and a discussion about security measures, specifically regarding the potential use of NATO's Article Four.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The focus is on the procedural and technical details of the Riigikogu (such as image display and the order of names), as well as the critical oversight of fiscal policy presented within the framework of the Bank of Estonia's report. The speaker operates as a critic and an overseer, rather than primarily as an initiator of new legislation.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus centers on the draft amendment to the Education Act (Bill 620 SE), particularly concerning the financing of school meals. The speaker is critical of the funding level stipulated in the bill and intends to raise this issue in parliament, demanding clarification from the minister.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Mandatory Traffic Insurance Act (Insurance of Light Electric Vehicle Users) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The primary legislative focus is the draft amendment (Bill 631 SE) to the Motor Insurance Act, which concerns light personal transporters. The speaker’s role is that of an investigator attempting to determine whether hidden ties or illegal activities are influencing the bill’s proceedings, rather than engaging in a technical discussion of the bill’s content.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on supporting the Draft Act amending the Family Benefits Act (Bill 659 SE) and preventing it from being killed. The speaker emphasizes the need for Riigikogu initiative regarding smaller legislative projects, citing the topic of shelters as an example of a successful initiative.
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2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The main legislative focus is on the amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (Bill 662 SE) and ensuring the establishment of shelters, which the speaker supports. However, the speaker criticizes the legislative practice of presenting unsubstantiated clauses and dealing with irrelevant, potentially unconstitutional bills.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The main legislative focus is opposition to the Act amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 UA). The speaker is a fierce opponent of the draft bill, demanding its withdrawal and destruction, rather than amendment, as they consider it "the most vile piece of legislation."
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The primary legislative focus is the rejection of Bill 570 UA, a measure the speaker strongly opposes. He emphasizes the necessity of fully fleshing out the legal provisions and refusing to delegate the legislature’s unfinished business to officials, criticizing the laxity and convenience inherent in the lawmaking process.
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2025-09-17
Situation concerning the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Affairs

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The focus is on political accountability and the organization of parliamentary work, rather than specific legislative priorities, draft bills, or amendments.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the super-database bill, which the president has already vetoed once. The speaker is acting as a vocal opponent and procedural watchdog, criticizing both the repeated introduction of the draft legislation and the silence of the Constitutional Committee.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on legislative oversight, participating in an interpellation directed at the minister concerning the topic of educational inequality. The speaker acts more in the role of a questioner and analyst, concentrating on the interpretation of existing data.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is related to questioning the government's actions and oversight within the framework of a formal interpellation. The objective is to resolve the existing political problem (wage disparities) utilizing local knowledge.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Teacher Salaries (No. 778)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on the inquiry regarding teachers' salaries. The broader objective is to compel the government to shift budget priorities, redirecting funds from defense spending toward the social sector, using political pressure and strikes to achieve this.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding school food (no. 770)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is aimed at supervision and demanding accountability for the management of school meal costs via an official inquiry. The speaker acts as an inspector, requiring clarification of the parameters for implementing the existing policy.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the amendment of the Public Libraries Act (No 808)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing the amendment (Bill 808) to the Public Libraries Act. An inquiry has been initiated to halt or modify the reform, which promotes centralization. The objective is to preserve the network of county central libraries and the decision-making autonomy of local governments.
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2025-09-15
Request regarding the salaries of cultural workers (no 781)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on political accountability and setting priorities through a parliamentary inquiry concerning the raising of cultural workers' salaries and the volume of foreign aid. The speaker is critical of the policy that has been initiated.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards parliamentary oversight and accountability, specifically through inquiries, to expose the administrative shortcomings of the Ministry of Rural Affairs. The objective is to demand explanations and improve the functioning of state institutions, rather than initiating new legislative bills.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Increasing the Decision-Making Authority of Municipalities Concerning the Establishment of Land Tax Rates (No. 777)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward reforming and modifying the existing unjust system in order to make it more practical and relevant. The speaker is either the initiator of the reform or a strong supporter.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on the interpellation concerning the hindering of defense industry development, indicating participation in parliamentary oversight processes. The speaker concentrates on the implementation of environmental requirements and their impact on large-scale projects.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward the procedures for creating large databases and ensuring their smart capabilities. The speaker is critical of the previous haste and demands the involvement of the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA) when initiating the legislation. He/She is acting as an opponent to the previous failed legislative attempt.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main legislative priority is the adoption of the Draft Act amending the Law of Obligations Act (Bill 621 SE) and the associated package. The speaker is acting as an advocate who seeks to understand and eliminate the ideological and political barriers hindering the bill's passage.
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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 primary legislative focus is the Draft Act on Civil Crisis and National Defense (Bill 668 SE). The speaker acts as a critical scrutinizer, emphasizing the importance of the law's integrity and details, and questioning whether the draft is humanly comprehensible.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Construction Code and other laws (655 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act (655 SE) concerning amendments to the Building Code and other legislation, specifically ensuring the accuracy and clarity of the provisions governing the deployment of broadband networks. The speaker is taking on the role of a critical interrogator, demanding that regulatory details be clearly defined before the bill is allowed to proceed further.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act (654 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Competition Act (654 SE) and the directly applicable regulation associated with it. The speaker is a critical questioner who seeks to clarify why this short regulation must be adopted immediately and whether it has practical reach in Estonia.
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2025-09-10
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emission trading) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on opposing Draft Bill 667 SE (the transposition of the greenhouse gas emissions trading system), emphasizing its procedural and substantive shortcomings. He/She is an active opponent whose criticism relies on the views of entrepreneurs. Furthermore, he/she brought up the Civil Defense and National Defense Act as a massive piece of legislation for comparison, noting that the current draft bill is a light "novella" compared to it.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on Bill 638 OE, which addresses tax incentives for student employment. The speaker supports the measure, but their primary concern lies with the deficiencies in the legislative process and the coalition's accountability for suppressing necessary draft legislation.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the procedural level, centering on the submission of a motion of no confidence and the demand for political accountability. There are no indications regarding the initiation, amendment, or support of specific legislation.
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2025-09-10
State governance choices

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

There is not enough data.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill (671 SE) to amend the Savings and Loan Association Act. The speaker is acting as an opponent, challenging both the substance of the bill (capital requirements) and the procedural aspects (involvement of stakeholders).
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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 legislative focus is on the speed of the National Defence Committee's work and the accountability of the government. The speaker criticizes the week-long delay in convening the extraordinary committee and uses the findings of the National Audit Office to demand the establishment of systemic order within the Ministry of Defence. He is a critic and a demander of accountability, not an initiator of draft legislation.
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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 primary focus is on exercising parliamentary oversight, achieved through participation in the interpellation concerning the development of nuclear energy. The speaker is handling procedural scheduling and information management, not the initiation of new legislative bills.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the destruction of Spruce plantations (no. 782)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed toward parliamentary oversight and ministerial accountability through interpellation (No. 782). The objective was to achieve a rapid administrative solution (saving the seedlings) and change the policy of RMK, rather than initiating a new law.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on policy questions concerning the immigration quota (0.1%) and related exceptions, which constitute the subject of the parliamentary inquiry. It calls for a far more serious and holistic debate on the matter, citing the inadequacy of the interpellation format for achieving substantive solutions.
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2025-09-08
779 Regarding the rapid growth of unemployment and the decline in employment

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed toward improving government accountability and transparency. The government is required to publish reports concerning investments brought into the country and the jobs created, in order to ensure preventative policy.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding jobs and well-being outside of Harjumaa - the development of industry and production versus energy deficit (no. 768)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable within the framework of an interpellation concerning the development of industry and manufacturing, and the energy deficit. The priority is monitoring the impact of regional energy projects and job creation.
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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 core legislative requirement is the creation of a national plan or scenario defining the minimum number and limits of vital services (bank offices), and setting the boundaries for how far the contraction of these services is permitted to go. The necessity of addressing food security and employment issues in agriculture is also highlighted.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding Changes to 2025 Beekeeping Support for Small Beekeepers (no. 761)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on reversing the 2025 beekeeping support changes (No. 761), demanding clarification and amendments regarding the minimum payout threshold for the support (€80). The objective is to protect small beekeepers from discrimination and compel the ministry to present specific calculations concerning the efficiency of subsidy payments.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker focuses primarily on parliamentary inquiries (interpellations) and improving the procedural organization of the Riigikogu. They raise a procedural question concerning the appropriateness of ministers' responses and propose an amendment to the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. They participate in the work of the Rural Affairs Committee but view one of its initiatives as merely a technical correction of errors.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main priority is opposing the draft legislation (640 SE) amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act. Criticism is primarily directed at the bill’s rushed procedure, the resulting threat this poses to the rule of law, and the creation of a "super database."
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 670 SE, which proposes amendments to the Police and Border Guard Act concerning the possibilities for using cameras. The speaker positions himself as a skeptic, demanding thorough analysis and careful consideration regarding the urgency of the bill before lending support.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting Proposal 630 OE, which was directed to the government, and resolving the associated technical security issues. The speaker is acting as a proponent, seeking clarification from the bill's rapporteur.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Although the address was delivered during the third reading of the supplementary budget bill, the speaker himself focuses on administrative and procedural issues related to managing a Member of Parliament's inbox, rather than the substance of the bill.
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2025-06-18
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is on the international success and implementation of existing policy (e-voting), rather than initiating new legislation. Specific legislative priorities are not mentioned.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the draft Credit Information Sharing Act (Bill 652 SE), which the speaker insists must be given higher priority. Furthermore, he/she is closely monitoring the Ministry of Finance's pace and procedure for processing other financial legislation, specifically mentioning the RAB Act.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is the opposition to the draft bill amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act (640 SE). The speaker is a vocal and uncompromising opponent of the bill, demanding its swift rejection or destruction.
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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 legislative focus is on supporting the draft bill (609 SE) amending the Competition Act, in order to stop the accumulation of fines and solve a long-term problem. He/She also warns against a future draft bill concerning Article 22 of the Constitution, which he/she strongly opposes.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on addressing Draft Bill 662 SE, which proposes amendments to the Emergency Act and other legislation. The primary priority is the practicality of the legislative process, given the imminent introduction of a new "Major War Act" that will render the current draft bill redundant.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is exclusively on the draft bill for amending the Waste Act (657 SE). The speaker acts as a procedural critic, highlighting the failures and delays in the preparation of the bill since 2017.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on opposing Bill 570 UA (the Law Amending the Law on Churches and Congregations), as it is considered poorly drafted and fit only for the trash bin. He also warns against future bills concerning artificial intelligence and the aggregation of databases, viewing them as a threat to freedom and state control.
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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 legislative focus centers on the rejection of the supplementary budget (Bill 651 SE) and improving the transparency of the budget process. It is considered essential that the budget complies with the constitution and is comprehensible to all 101 members of parliament, especially since the speaker is personally affiliated with the working group dedicated to making the budget more understandable.
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2025-06-11
Draft law (587 SE) on the accession to the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is on updating international law, supporting the ratification of the Montreal Protocol to the Tokyo Convention (Draft Act 587 SE). The speaker supports the bill, although he emphasizes its exceptionally marginal practical significance.
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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 legislative focus is on the swift finalization of the draft amendment to the Competition Act (609 SE), a measure which the speaker strongly supports. The objective is to avoid further fines and use this case as a lesson, emphasizing the importance of taking the Constitution (particularly Section 22) into account during the legislative process.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on the Error Correction Act (644 SE), which introduces technical regulatory and drafting amendments to the Preschool Education Act, the Education Act, and the Food Act. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, emphasizing its importance in ensuring the consistency of these laws before their entry into force.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of reforms within the domain of court administration and the administration of justice. The speaker acts as a skeptical reviewer, demanding proof regarding the actual benefit of previous proposals in ensuring the consistent application of laws.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experiences in shaping Estonia’s energy policy (no. 763)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on monitoring the implementation and results of energy policy, particularly concerning the deadlines for the construction of wind farms. This is more about addressing the implementation of existing policy rather than initiating new legislation.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Legislative focus is lacking; the speaker is concentrating on the necessity of restoring political trust and fundamentally dismantling the government's current image. It is considered futile to discuss solving the demographic crisis or any specific plans before that trust is re-established.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on holding the government accountable via an interpellation regarding the prevalence of poverty in Estonia. The speaker adopts the role of a scrutinizer, demanding explanations and confirmation from the Prime Minister concerning improvements to the standard of living.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Traffic Act (614 SE), which regulates light personal transporters. The speaker supports the bill's objective but is using the debate to raise the question of political accountability concerning the support for or opposition to the draft legislation.
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2025-06-04
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on Bill 627 SE, the draft law concerning the annulment of excise duty increases on energy carriers. The speaker is acting as an interrogator, attempting to ascertain the financial consequences of adopting the bill and its impact on the state budget.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed at Draft Bill 599 SE, which proposes amendments to the State Audit Act and the Political Parties Act concerning the oversight body for the financing of political parties. The speaker is a procedural opponent who questions the efficacy of the ongoing legislative process.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act Amending the Environmental Charges Act (615 SE), the purpose of which is to expand the local benefit instrument and ensure compensation for residents in affected areas. The speaker supports eight similar opposition bills that aim to address the genuine concerns of the public, despite the lack of an impact analysis.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on the legislative procedure and its fairness, particularly concerning the duration of the notice period within the context of the second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Protection of Ambient Air Act (393 SE). The speaker serves as a procedural overseer.
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2025-06-04
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is procedural, concentrating on the rules governing the speaking time allocated to deputies and rules related to motions. There will be no substantive consideration of the specific bill (micro-mobility devices).
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2025-06-03
An inquiry regarding whether only large enterprises deal with food safety (no. 767)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The draft Beekeeping Act is a significant legislative priority. The minister is being questioned about the whereabouts of this text, given that it has reportedly been sitting in the ministry for five or six years. He wants the bill to be dusted off and finally submitted to the Riigikogu for consideration.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE), regarding which the speaker is a critical scrutinizer. The priority is to ensure clarity regarding the pace of the increase in sustainable fuel requirements and its long-term economic impact.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The primary focus is the implementation of long-term national development plans, particularly strategies concerning the energy and environmental sectors, under the umbrella of "Eesti 2035." The speaker operates as a critical interrogator, demanding explanations for the cancellation of earlier plans.
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2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on Bill 601 OE, which concerns initiating negotiations within the European Union to repeal the obligation to prepare sustainability reports. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, emphasizing its economic importance and the reduction of administrative burden.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment bill (634 SE) to the Law on Payment Institutions and E-money Institutions and the Law on Payment and Settlement Systems. The speaker is acting as a researcher, concentrating on the regulatory obstacles to instant payments and the draft bill's compliance with European Union norms.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment (633 SE) to the Securities Market Act, which concerns the regulation of derivative and repo transactions. The speaker is a participant in the discussion of the draft bill, demanding clarity regarding the specific details of the regulation's scope of application, particularly concerning issuers of green bonds.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the use of rail cars from foreign countries in Ukraine (no. 740)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on the oversight of government activities (via interpellation), concerning the use of foreign railcars in Ukraine and the position of Estonian entrepreneurs. The priority is compelling the government to more robustly represent Estonian economic interests and to answer questions regarding its inaction.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is directed toward the work of the Rural Affairs Committee and its standing within the parliament. The speaker frequently submits inquiries, which demonstrates a clear desire to scrutinize the government's actions.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is a fierce opponent of Draft Bill 588 SE (gender quotas). He criticizes the parliament's focus on minor international conventions (such as penalizing smoking on aircraft) and believes the priority should be processing legislation that improves the state of the economy and infrastructure.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is opposition to the Act amending the Law on Churches and Congregations (570 UA), particularly because it was resubmitted without any amendments. Criticism is also directed at the recent constitutional amendment process, which was carried out "in a crash effort, quickly, and haphazardly." The speaker holds the position of a strong opponent and critic.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Riigikogu's draft resolution regarding the organization of a national referendum on the issue of oil shale energy. The speaker, acting as a procedural critic, stresses the necessity of utilizing referendums more extensively, thereby introducing a direct democratic viewpoint.
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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

The primary legislative focus is on the quality of legal coordination and reducing red tape, specifically criticizing the poor alignment between two draft laws (in the context of Bill 644 SE). The speaker is operating as a procedural critic, demanding improvements in the efficiency of the legislative process.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the draft Act on Streamlining Court Administration (632 SE). The speaker is a critical voice, emphasizing the law's importance while questioning the methodological rigor of its drafting and the balance of institutional engagement.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data. The presentation is connected to the implementation of the basic principles of criminal policy ("The Basic Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"), but focuses more on the practical issues of implementation than on specific legislative bills.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the third reading of the Draft Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act (589 SE). The speaker supports the bill but is critical of the prevailing rules of debate in parliament, which permit speakers to stray from the topic.
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2025-05-06
Second reading of the bill amending the Hunting Act (553 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill (553 SE) amending the Hunting Act, which has garnered support. However, the speaker criticized the legislative procedure itself, emphasizing that when amendments are made to laws, multiple issues should be tackled simultaneously to avoid continuous, repetitive processing.
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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 main focus is on government and public service reforms, particularly tightening the procedures for appointing ministers via public hearings. Reference was also made to the Justice Minister presenting his draft bill last week, along with Jürgen Ligi's wish to present his own bill, which indicates a strong interest in the legislative work schedule and associated procedures.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the draft bill (609 SE) amending the Competition Act. The speed and timing of its processing are being criticized as belated and an action driven purely by fear. The speaker opposes the government's handling of the matter, arguing that it failed to prevent the imposition of fines.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is aimed at restricting the construction of wind farms and opposing current development plans, particularly concerning the placement of onshore wind turbines. The speaker supports finding solutions that would not disturb people, nature, or national landscapes, citing the need to find less disruptive locations.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the second reading of the draft Act on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (589 SE). The speaker is critical of the bill’s substance, especially regarding the duplication of vital services abroad and how this relates to the competence of the National Defence Committee. They are serving as a critical scrutinizer of the draft act’s content.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act (Bill 555 SE). The participants are acting as scrutineers, demanding evidence of the existence of the bill’s impact assessments and questioning its overall benefit.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Focuses on the draft law (583 SE) concerning accession to the CEDAW Optional Protocol, despite being a 'yes' vote on the matter. The speaker raises questions regarding the practical impact and necessity of the bill but considers it a symbolic or displacement activity within the broader political context.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on monitoring and critiquing the implementation of existing strategies ("Estonia 2035" and "Foundations of Estonian Sports Policy"). The priority is ensuring government accountability and improving the transparency of funding within the cultural sector.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting the investigation into e-voting security and monitoring the associated procedures. The speaker is interested in the results of the international analysis in the context of the draft resolution for establishing an investigative committee (576 OE).
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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 legislative focus is currently centered on the opposition to the Draft Act amending the Energy Sector Organization Act (574 SE), the objectives of which are considered unrealistic and unanalyzed. The speaker is acting as a critic and watchdog of the bill, demanding that impact assessments be carried out retrospectively.
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2025-04-16
Draft Land Tax Act (582 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the draft Land Tax Act (Bill 582 SE). The speaker is participating in the bill's first reading, concentrating on the deficiencies in the legislative process and the disagreements among the political parties, acting as a critical questioner.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the second reading of the draft Act on Amendments to the Tobacco Act (Bill 223 SE). The speaker's role involves the detailed examination and explanation of the bill's content and the associated amendment proposals (including the 100 proposals submitted by EKRE).
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the Riigikogu's draft decision concerning the energy security action plan. The priority is the substantive discussion of the draft's content and the actual scope of its implementation, specifically inquiring what percentage of the content is already underway.
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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 legislative focus is directed toward improving the law-making procedure and establishing stricter oversight. The priority is the due execution of impact assessments and ensuring that the enacted laws are adequate and do not unduly burden the populace.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government's activities and submitting inquiries, especially concerning the transparency of major energy procurements and political decisions. The priority is holding the executive branch accountable and reversing the questionable decisions made by the previous administration.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is procedural reform: specifically, preventing the passing of laws without adequate impact assessments, thereby preempting intervention by the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker is critical of the fast-track processing used for the recently adopted motor vehicle tax and the Churches Law.
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2025-04-09
Draft law (559 SE) for the accession of the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the draft law (559 SE) concerning accession to the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. The speaker is a skeptical opponent of the bill, concentrating on questions of its necessity and financial cost.
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 569 OE, which addresses the temporary suspension of planning procedures related to wind farms. The speaker is an active participant in the debate surrounding this draft, stressing the necessity of establishing updated infrasound limit values before planning processes can resume.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on the draft Bill on the Repeal of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (592 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and criticizes the government for obstructing its handling.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on opposing draft bill 588 SE (Amendment to the Securities Market Act), which deals with transposing the EU directive concerning gender balance in the management of listed companies. The speaker is a strong opponent, criticizing the directive's priority and questioning whether it wouldn't be easier just to pay the fine.
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2025-04-07
The oath of office of Member of the Riigikogu, Peeter Ernits

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is general, concentrating on the fulfillment of the duties of a member of the Riigikogu during the Riigikogu's 15th convocation. Specific legislative priorities are absent.
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