By Agendas: Ants Frosch

Total Agendas: 68

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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 collaborative style manifests in asking a direct question to the presenter, which demonstrates readiness for dialogue and for seeking answers on the topic of systemic change. Data on broader inter-party cooperation is lacking.

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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

Not enough data

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2025-09-04

Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

He/She works actively in cooperation with colleagues, co-authoring several bills and parliamentary inquiries. Notable is the cooperation in presenting the draft Public Service Act (together with Arvo Aller, Mart Helme, Kert Kingo, and others) and in submitting an interpellation regarding income tax with a broad-based opposition group (including Aivar Kokk, Riina Solman, Jaanus Karilaid).

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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 speaker refers to similar questions posed by colleagues ("There are certainly questions that colleagues are also asking"), which indicates a shared concern regarding the substance of the draft bill. Direct cooperation or a willingness to compromise has not been described.

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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

Insufficient information

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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

Insufficient data

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2025-06-09

Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.

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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 style of cooperation is formal and respectful, with the minister being addressed politely ("Respected Minister!"). Information regarding inter-party or inter-factional cooperation is unavailable.

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2025-04-16

Personnel policy in the security and defence sector

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

Insufficient data. The speeches focus on demanding accountability and criticizing the government's actions, rather than seeking compromise or cooperation.

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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 collaborative style is polite and respectful, presenting the proposal in the form of a question, which suggests openness to discussion and compromise. There are no direct references to cross-party cooperation.

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2025-03-26

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The text emphasizes the search for compromise and the necessity of achieving broad consensus ("finding the greatest common denominator"), lending support to the compromise proposal submitted by 55 members of the Riigikogu. It expresses gratitude to the political forces for their statesmanship and dedicated effort. It is considered positive that the current Riigikogu’s capacity to engage and listen to others is significantly better than in the past, specifically noting the dynamic change in the Social Democrats' positions.

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2025-02-25

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker urges Parliament to consolidate and rally together, focusing specifically on the proposal put forward by 23 members of the Riigikogu. This signals a desire to garner support for a specific initiative and demonstrates a clear preference for internal political unity.

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2025-02-13

Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The style of cooperation is rather confrontational, even though the technical draft bill 544 SE is supported. He/She highlights existing problems in local-level democracy but fails to propose specific forms of cooperation to resolve them. When interacting with opponents, he/she adopts a defensive and accusatory stance.

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2025-02-12

A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

No data available

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2025-02-11

A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.

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2025-01-28

Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient information

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2025-01-22

Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

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

There is not enough data.

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2025-01-21

First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data

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2025-01-20

Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The collaborative style is respectful and aims to elicit a clear stance or slogan from the minister, signaling a desire to establish a unified focus on promoting large families. The communication is direct and personally targeted.

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2024-12-09

Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.

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2024-12-09

Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

There is too little data.

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2024-11-20

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker supports the call by the coalition members of parliament to process Bills 536 and 527 jointly and in conjunction, thereby demonstrating a readiness for procedural cooperation. Furthermore, he is actively addressing the rapporteur's attempts to merge parts of the bills and extract pieces from them.

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2024-11-20

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates a pragmatic willingness to cooperate, agreeing with the ideal scenario described by the rapporteur, although they emphasize the necessity of operating within political reality. The debate is expected to continue both in the Constitutional Committee and behind the scenes, indicating an openness to further discussions.

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2024-11-11

Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There isn't enough data.

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2024-10-21

Inquiry regarding the provision of international protection to Ukrainian male citizens who are mobilization-eligible.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data

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2024-10-21

Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

It refers to the question posed by colleague Leo Kunnas, which supports the criticism raised during the debate, thereby highlighting shared concerns. There is no information available regarding cooperation or readiness to compromise with other political parties.

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2024-10-07

Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker highlights a positive historical example of cross-party cooperation (the 2006 support) and demands swift action from the minister in presenting the promised cross-party funding proposal. This demonstrates a preference for broad political consensus on infrastructure issues.

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2024-10-07

Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The data is insufficient. While the speaker does refer to an unanswered question posed by a colleague, which indicates cooperation within the faction, there is no direct evidence regarding the style of cooperation with other parties.

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2024-09-23

First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is supportive toward the rapporteur, confirming their position regarding the unjustified nature of the savings calculation. There is no information available concerning inter-party cooperation or readiness for compromise.

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2024-09-23

First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-09-19

First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (491 OE) on the amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe"

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data

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2024-09-16

2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data.

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2024-07-22

Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

Insufficient data.

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2024-05-13

Inquiry Regarding the Alleged Vandalism of Andrei Shumakov's Car (No. 630)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-05-09

Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker stresses the necessity of collaborating with international organizations, particularly the OSCE, to ensure the system remains functional and to resolve existing issues. Support is also noted among domestic Estonian experts and politicians who have previously highlighted these problems.

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2024-05-09

First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Security Institutions Act (330 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The cooperation within the faction is highlighted, specifically naming fellow colleagues Leo Kunnas and Alar Laneman, who pushed for the resubmission of the draft bill. This cooperative style is determined and focuses on the repeated legislative initiative.

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2024-05-06

A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The cooperation style is one of cautious opposition, while acknowledging the theoretical possibility of discussing specific school issues. At the same time, the speaker skeptically points out that this kind of limited cooperation will not resolve the systemic issue regarding the broader lack of specialized support.

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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 prioritizes finding consensus and cooperation, requesting a recess to communicate with colleagues (e.g., Jaak Aab) and calling for them to reach a reasonable conclusion internally. He/She stresses the necessity of considering the viewpoints of the Council of Churches and other colleagues.

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2024-04-30

First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.

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2024-04-17

Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.

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2024-04-17

The Sustainability of Estonia's Security Policy and the Transatlantic Relationship

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus of cooperation is on international security structures (NATO, JEF, B9), and there is sustained interest in the continuation of their influential activities. Regarding domestic cooperation, the necessity of a bipartisan approach in the USA is emphasized, indicating a desire for strategic bilateral cooperation. Information concerning internal political cooperation is unavailable.

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2024-04-16

The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is no information regarding any willingness to cooperate or compromise; the address was strictly critical and interrogative.

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2024-04-03

First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-04-03

First Reading of the Draft Resolution (274 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare and Restore a Militarized Border Guard as a Separate Agency"

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-04-03

First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker is engaging in direct dialogue with a colleague (Mr. Randpere), requesting comments and clarifications, indicative of an interactive debate style. There is no information available regarding cooperation or the search for compromises with other political forces.

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2024-04-01

Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.

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2024-04-01

Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Data is scarce.

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2024-04-01

Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Data is scarce

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2024-03-20

Sanctions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The cooperative approach emphasizes international coordination and timing to prevent Estonia from acting unilaterally when imposing sanctions. The intention is to time the processing of the law to coincide with the formation of a more collective position, citing the simultaneous actions of the G7 countries.

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2024-03-18

Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-03-12

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

There is a lack of cooperation with the coalition because the coalition parties rejected the draft legislation in the Constitutional Affairs Committee, thereby demonstrating a clear unwillingness to support the amendment. Paradoxical cooperation with the Security Police Board (KAPO) is noted, as the bill was initiated in response to the need for legal amendments expressed by the Director General of KAPO.

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2024-03-12

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The speaker begins by acknowledging and thanking a colleague, demonstrating a polite communication style. There is no information regarding broader cooperation coalitions or a willingness to compromise.

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2024-03-11

Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.

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2024-03-11

Interpellation concerning business activities originating in Estonia and related to Russia during the War in Ukraine (No. 598)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data. (The speaker refers to the government's desire for a common European position on sanctions but does not describe their own style of cooperation.)

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2024-02-21

Russian Agents in Universities

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The address is directed straight to the minister, seeking answers and demanding action. There is no information regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party activity.

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2024-02-13

Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-02-07

First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (177 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker works in cooperation with colleagues, naming Leo and Hennu as co-initiators of the bill. He/She jointly accepts responsibility for an error found in the explanatory memorandum ("this is truly my, Leo's, and Hennu's mistake").

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2024-02-07

First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act (167 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker is cooperative with the initiators of the bill, thanking the rapporteur and Kert Kingo for submitting the necessary draft legislation. The contribution of the colleague (Mart Helme) is also acknowledged, specifically his precise reference to the core nature of the problem, which demonstrates a willingness to rely on the analysis provided by fellow faction members.

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2024-01-24

First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (197 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker directly addresses their colleagues, requesting their support for the draft legislation, which signals a desire to achieve legislative cooperation and consensus on this specific bill.

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2024-01-22

Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient information.

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2024-01-22

Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker is open to international cooperation and knowledge sharing, and specifically recommended contacting Poland directly for advice on road construction. This suggests a pragmatic approach, where solutions are actively sought beyond national borders.

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2024-01-22

Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data

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2024-01-17

First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (242 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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2024-01-17

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation manifests itself through direct dialogue with the minister, involving repeated questioning regarding the implementation of additional control measures. Information concerning inter-party cooperation or willingness to compromise is absent.

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2024-01-16

First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker seeks cross-factional cooperation when approaching security institutions to obtain additional information. He/She is prepared to share information with the factions to ensure that security aspects are taken into consideration.

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2024-01-15

Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

No data available

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2024-01-15

Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker approvingly references colleague Jaak Valge and his earlier talk on "healthy life years," indicating a degree of thematic cooperation or shared viewpoints.

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2024-01-15

Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

There is not enough data.

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