By Agendas: Anti Haugas

Total Agendas: 30

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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's procedural rules and committee work, providing a detailed overview of the decisions and discussions of the Legal Affairs Committee. The substantive knowledge relates to infringement proceedings and amendments to the code, concerning which the speaker conveys information received from ministry representatives. Specific terms such as "infringement proceedings" and "procedural decisions" are used.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The speaker demonstrates interest and knowledge regarding comparative macroeconomic analysis, focusing specifically on policy measures such as the solidarity bank tax. A detailed overview of the consequences of these political decisions in neighboring countries is sought.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, detailing the procedure for presenting draft legislation, the role of the session chairman, and the use of recesses. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the procedure for submitting motions to interrupt proceedings. This knowledge is primarily utilized to highlight the opposing side’s procedural errors and to resolve the situation.
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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 is an expert on the legal regulation, data protection requirements, and enforcement statistics concerning license plate recognition (LPR) cameras. He/She cites the positions of the Data Protection Inspectorate and the Chancellor of Justice, highlighting specific details regarding data retention (45 days) and the logging of queries (up to 2 years). Furthermore, he/she differentiates between LPR cameras and speed cameras, focusing on their technical differences and data collection priorities.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates a practical understanding of the need for flexibility in employment relationships, citing examples of the specific scheduling requirements of mothers with small children and students. This expertise relies more on real-life scenarios and their legal implications than on technical or statistical data.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the area of social and penal systems, defining the contemporary prison as a social and educational institution. He/She uses the example of Sweden (where the number of prisoners tripled) to illustrate the integration challenges faced by the social democrats. He/She also highlights Estonia's capacity to export social services and maintain a highly qualified staff.
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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 speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the fields of taxation, business transactions, and market conditions. They use specific terminology such as VAT, fringe benefits, and below-market-rate transactions, drawing comparisons from the corporate sector. This expertise focuses on identifying financial schemes and ensuring fair tax revenue collection.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Churches and Congregations Act and its relationship with the Constitution, particularly on the matter of voting rights for the clergy. They are capable of distinguishing between the free practice of the Orthodox faith and political subordination to the Moscow Patriarchate, employing specific terminology such as "russki mir" and referencing the necessity of amending the charter.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The expertise is evident in the details regarding the border crossing points, specifically mentioning all seven land and rail checkpoints. Awareness is also demonstrated regarding security interests related to information exchange with the Russian side at the border. Anti Haugas shows competence concerning the work and procedural rules of the Legal Committee, explaining why the draft decision does not require a majority vote.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates expertise in canon law, the historical flexibility of canonical ties, and knowledge of the statutes governing specific religious institutions (such as the Pühtitsa Convent). Technical terms ("canonical ties," "legal entity") are employed, and reference is made to the precedent set by the Ukrainian law amendment. Specific data concerning the casualties of the war in Ukraine is also presented (approximately 250,000 fatalities and one million wounded).
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (539 SE) - First Reading

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

The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and the effectiveness of measures, utilizing international examples (Sweden, Romania, Hungary, Portugal) and straightforward calculations to estimate consumer benefit. It is stressed that the impact of universal tax cuts on the final consumer is often minimal, citing a maximum potential gain of 7 euros per month. This expertise centers on a proportional analysis of state budget expenditure against the benefit accrued by the end consumer.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise in criminal justice policy and social statistics, citing specific data points (e.g., a 41% recidivism rate among those released from prison, and only 1% of the population views crime as the main problem). Emphasis is placed on the role of addictive behaviors and mental health disorders in repeat offending, highlighting the need for integrated systems. Specific terminology, such as "sentencing alternatives" and "recidivism," is employed.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of European Union regulations pertaining to the responsible legal entities of third-country companies. Furthermore, they are aware of the potential application of the Estonian e-residency platform within an international context. This expertise is evident at the intersection of digital governance and international regulation.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The expert analysis focuses on the financing of administrative procedures, specifically the application of state fees in vehicle registration and temporary suspension procedures. Specific terminology is employed, such as "registrar costs" and "proof of vehicle existence," which indicates a detailed understanding of the regulatory framework.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE) – second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker exhibits proficiency in legislative terminology and parliamentary rules of procedure. Specific emphasis is placed on the necessity of differentiating between legal terms (opinion and decision/position), in an effort to ensure their accurate application.
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2024-11-13
Second Reading of the Bill Amending the Prison Act (506 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Law on Imprisonment and the management of detention facilities, highlighting precise figures concerning police holding facilities and the duration of short-term detention. Technical explanations are provided stating that the number of detention facilities (arestimajad) in Estonia will remain at 12, although three of these will be located adjacent to prisons. Special emphasis is placed on Tallinn's unique approach regarding the separation of sobering-up centers and detention houses.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of tax policy, citing the assessment of the Estonian tax environment as the most competitive in Europe. Specific terminology such as "tax know-how" is employed, and structural changes to taxation are referenced. This expertise is then used to pose a political question: how to transfer this knowledge to the rest of Europe.
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2024-10-09
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of healthcare and social welfare, focusing on the specifics of nursing service funding and staffing issues. Specific terminology, such as "nursing shortage," is employed, and reference is made to the utilization of ambulance personnel in general care facilities. The expertise is focused on the operational matters of services funded by the state.
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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.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of internal security, border infrastructure development, and civil defense, utilizing specific historical references and statistical data. He/She presents detailed figures regarding funding (e.g., €12 million for the border, €300,000 for the unit) and public trust levels (Rescue Board 97%, Police 88%). This expertise is further supported by personal experience serving as an auxiliary police officer in Võru County.
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2024-06-06
Second reading of the Draft Act Amending the Security Activities Act (413 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates authority in legislative procedures and the technical refinement of draft legislation. Expertise is evident in the details concerning the provisions for the basis of use and deletion of recordings (in the context of misdemeanor proceedings), as well as the differentiation of specific sections. Crucially, there is reliance on institutional feedback, such as the opinions provided by the Data Protection Inspectorate.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of administrative procedures, especially regarding the bottlenecks associated with state fees and the fast-track issuance of documents. They rely on operational data, which was discussed at the committee meeting, concerning public behavior when obtaining expedited passports.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of internet usage history and how to bypass technical restrictions, referencing a personal memory from two decades ago. The expertise provided is practical and rather skeptical, focusing on the actual feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the proposed measures. There are no references to technical data or statistics.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social insurance and demography, referencing a specific 10% pension increase and the shifting ratio between the working-age population and retirees. They employ technical terminology, such as "the second pension pillar," and highlight the critical issue of the system's sustainability, which suggests they are an authority on social policy matters.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of special welfare services, utilizing specific terminology such as "weekly and daily care service" and referencing services provided to "people with intellectual disabilities." This expertise is evident in questions concerning the eligibility of specific measures and the development of infrastructure.
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2024-05-15
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and committee protocols, citing a specific procedure and previous practice ("as we have already done on one occasion"). Substantive expertise regarding renewable energy or the Construction Code is lacking; the focus remains strictly procedural.
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2024-05-09
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Police and Border Guard Act (370 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and constitutional interpretation by explaining the processing of the draft bill within the Legal Affairs Committee. Technical terms are used, such as "representative of the lead committee," "procedural rulings," and "constitutional order." A legal argument was stressed concerning the link between the oath of office and the bearer of the highest power (the people).
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Security Activities Act (413 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker exhibits thorough expertise regarding the specifics of the Security Activities Act, particularly concerning professional qualifications, training requirements, and data retention regulations. Concrete data and arguments are utilized, such as a cost projection of 30 million euros, to justify relaxing the requirement for storing recordings. This expertise is based on consultations with stakeholders, such as the Estonian Association of Security Companies.
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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

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the economics and marketing of club sports, highlighting the low share of ticket revenue in the budgets of Estonian leagues and comparing this to the Central European context (specifically Poland). Specific financial data (200,000 – 300,000 euros) is utilized, and issues faced by sponsors regarding national public broadcasting coverage are analyzed. This expertise stems from active research and direct exposure to the sector's specific pain points.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law Enforcement Act (163 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding incidents of intimate partner violence and social isolation, drawing upon eight years of experience as an auxiliary police officer. Furthermore, reference is made to international social trends, specifically instances where Muslim women in Western society voluntarily choose to abandon the burqa. This expertise is applied to favor social intervention (at the grassroots level) over legal prohibition.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

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