By Agendas: Züleyxa Izmailova

Total Agendas: 62

Fully Profiled: 62

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 legislative priority is lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, which would create a VAT exemption for essential goods in Estonia. The speaker is an active supporter who urges the government to make a decision in line with the petition. The Social Democrats actively addressed the issue of lowering food prices while they were in government.
2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative priority is the future and content of the Climate Act, particularly regarding emission levels. The speaker is a critical questioner seeking to ascertain whether the new draft bill is less stringent than the previous version.
2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main legislative priority is the establishment of a binding and universal nesting truce that would halt logging, maintenance, and other nature-affecting activities during the critical period. Also emphasized is the need to map and implement a nationwide green network covering all of Estonia, in accordance with the government's previous promises.
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 primary legislative priority is supporting the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (661 SE), which aims to reduce the value-added tax on food products. The Speaker strongly backs this bill, viewing it as the crucial first step toward breaking the inflation spiral and stabilizing the economy.
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 main legislative priority is the draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and other related Acts (683 SE). The speaker takes a supportive position, provided the draft is able to resolve the procedural obstacles related to the planning of wind turbines.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is centered on challenging the 2026 State Budget Law draft (737 SE) during its first reading. The speaker is acting as a staunch opponent of the bill, highlighting its deficit and social inequity aspects.
2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is aimed at overseeing the ministry's financial management and budget execution, utilizing the mechanism of formal inquiry (interpellation). The objective is to obtain answers concerning the accumulation of budget balances and guaranteeing their subsequent utilization, thereby preventing the loss of funds intended for the education and research sector.
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 legislative focus is on holding the executive branch accountable via an interpellation concerning the funding and quality assurance of school meals. The priority is the expansion and guarantee of existing social rights (free education) through state intervention.
2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is challenging the government's proposed state budget, specifically highlighting its deficit and inequitable distribution. Furthermore, they are also opposing the draft bill aimed at reducing the gambling tax.
2025-09-24
The Chancellery of the Riigikogu agreement with the law firm Sorainen OÜ: "Deregulation and nature conservation restrictions in forest management – an international comparison and proposals for Estonia."

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is directed toward government oversight and accountability, particularly regarding the commissioning of major analyses and the preparation of contracts. Priority is given to procedural transparency and the requirement for inter-ministerial coordination concerning the deregulation of restrictions on forest management.
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 on parliamentary oversight of government activities, primarily achieved through interpellation. The aim is to ensure transparency in the activities of government-established councils (such as the Council for the Economic Growth of Entrepreneurs) and their adherence to the principles of engagement and inclusion. Specific draft legislation or amendments are not mentioned.
2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on oversight and data collection regarding the implementation of education policy. This activity is related to an interpellation, which is an oversight mechanism for the government's actions.
2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The primary focus is on fulfilling Parliament's oversight function through interpellation. The objective is to ensure that the government responds to the audit findings and corrects financial management errors related to making advance payments.
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 legislative focus is currently aimed at reforming healthcare financing and tax policy to ensure the reimbursement of cancer treatment and to end the taxation of charitable foundations. The speaker serves as a critic of these policy shortcomings and an advocate for change.
2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed at the government's inability to finalize major legislative processes (e.g., the Climate Act) and infrastructure projects (the European standard gauge railway). The speaker criticizes the lack of accomplishments and the state's low capacity for executing major projects.
2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed towards the government's plans to increase the influx of foreign labor, a move which the speaker opposes. The priority is demanding concrete steps from the ministry to reduce youth unemployment and utilize the local workforce.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The primary legislative focus is on holding the government accountable through interpellations concerning the Ministry of Justice’s oversight of the Prosecutor’s Office and the actions taken by the Minister of Climate and Environment in establishing the nesting moratorium. Procedurally, the focus is on improving the efficiency of the Riigikogu (Parliament) sittings.
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 centered on the need to establish clear legal guidelines so that officials can tackle crime without fear of their actions being deemed unlawful. This involves participation in the discussion of the Riigikogu's draft resolution, which demands concrete measures from the government to solve the problem.
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

The speaker is taking an active role in the third reading of the 2025 Supplementary Budget Bill (651 SE), leveraging this platform to raise issues concerning tax policy and the fulfillment of social commitments. The focus is on shifting political priorities through the budget and criticizing the government's actions.
2025-06-18
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker ignores the economic bill (645 SE) currently on the agenda and focuses solely on a procedural request to improve the ventilation. Their priority in this address is improving the working environment.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Legislative attention is centered on Draft Bill 653 SE (the teachers' career model), which is intended to solve the teacher shortage. The speaker is in a position where they are demanding clarification regarding the bill's actual effect on the existing issues.
2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards ensuring the transparency of lawmaking, especially concerning the disclosure of background analyses related to the draft "Consolidated Equal Rights Act." The speaker is acting as an opponent of the minister's method of processing the bill and demands that parliamentary scrutiny be enabled.
2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is opposing the draft Act amending the Employment Contracts Act and other related legislation (Bill 602 SE). The speaker is acting as a staunch opponent of the bill, aiming to highlight its negative effects on employees' incomes and rights, particularly concerning the proposed wage cuts for part-time workers.
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 is on the draft State Supplementary Budget Act of 2025 (651 SE), under which an amendment proposal is being presented to abolish the kindergarten placement fee across all of Estonia. The speaker opposes the content of the government's draft bill and is spearheading the Social Democrats' amendment, seeking to redirect budget funds toward fulfilling social commitments.
2025-06-11
Increasing logging in sacred sites.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The legislative focus is aimed at changing the government's decision-making processes and priorities to ensure that considerations taking cultural and natural values into account are prioritized over economic interests. The necessity of the inviolability and protection of sacred sites is emphasized.
2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Competition Act (609 SE), which the speaker strongly opposes. The objective is to ensure the law's effectiveness in limiting the influence of large market participants and preventing structural competition violations.
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 focus is on the administration of justice, supervision of the enforcement of court judgments, and improving the competence of judges. The speaker asks the Supreme Court about a specific training program so that judges would be able to take environmental conditions into account when making decisions.
2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is placed on overseeing government activities and requiring the implementation of strategic documents (development guidelines for the hospital network). The speaker acts as a proponent for the continuity of the political decision, utilizing the mechanism of parliamentary inquiry.
2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on improving existing practices and procedures to ensure that institutions act quickly and efficiently when handling complaints. The aim is to modify response times and the flow of information within the system.
2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is currently on implementing a new regulation that will make professional certification mandatory for youth workers. Specific attention is being paid to clarifying when the law will take effect and defining the necessary transition period.
2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is on calling for systemic changes in the work of the Prosecutor's Office and ensuring better protection of victims' rights. There is a demand for initiating an independent supervisory procedure to evaluate the handling of the entire criminal case, along with the Minister's action plan to prevent similar situations in the future.
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 main legislative focus is on adopting an ambitious climate law and opposing the government’s proposed, less ambitious "climate-resilient economy law." Stronger oversight and a legislative framework for forest protection are also being called for, criticizing the removal of supervision in valuable habitats.
2025-05-21
Forestry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the government-proposed forestry framework, which formalizes 70% of the logging area. The speaker seeks to prevent a scenario where the Forest Act would remain the sole restriction in the 70% area, thereby allowing the removal of logging volume restrictions and the establishment of large-scale plantations.
2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed at Draft Bill 645 SE (the Draft Act on Amendments to the Simplified Taxation of Business Income Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act). The speaker opposes the tax philosophy underlying the bill, demanding the implementation of a progressive income tax instead.
2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is currently directed at reforming and accelerating the administrative processes related to the planning and permitting of wind farms. The speaker is initiating a formal inquiry to compel the government to take concrete steps to support these processes.
2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at opposing the proposal for 70% clear-cutting of forests, a proposal authored by the Estonian Forest and Wood Industry Association. Also criticized are the process of drafting the climate law and the general weakening of democratic institutions and oversight under the slogan of a "leaner state."
2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is centered on holding the executive branch accountable via a formal inquiry (interpellation) regarding changes to the conservation status of natural sites. The speaker is acting as an opponent of the policy, highlighting the lack of public involvement and the illegitimacy of the decisions made.
2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on implementing the national long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" within the education sector. The priority is the planning of activities and quality assurance in supporting students with special educational needs.
2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the implementation and enforcement of European Union environmental law, particularly concerning the checks required by the Deforestation Regulation and the obligation for impact assessments of Natura sites. The draft bill under discussion (610 SE) is viewed as a rushed and "strange move," stemming from the necessity of avoiding infringement proceedings.
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 currently on the draft act amending the Electricity Market Act (Bill 555 SE). The speaker adopts a supervisory role, centering on the bill's financial implications for consumers and the procedural correctness of its handling.
2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on calling for government political plans and legislative initiatives aimed at reducing the care work gap. The objective is to expand political action to include the distribution of the care burden, in addition to addressing the wage gap.
2025-04-16
Conditions for Alienation of Land to the State

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

Legislative priorities include the adoption of a substantive, science-based Climate Act, as well as the Nature Conservation and Forest Act. The speaker is critical of the current draft legislation (which they dismiss as merely a "political formality") and demands meaningful direction setting.
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.

Legislative focus is currently aimed at improving the protection of victims' rights and reforming the internal procedures of the justice system. The speaker is demanding that the minister plan concrete changes to ensure prosecutors have a clear and consistent understanding of the mental and physical harm caused by rape.
2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is clearly aimed at reforming tax policy, specifically with the goal of initiating a reduction in the VAT rate applied to food products. The speaker is a strong proponent of this specific tax reform, utilizing international examples to justify the necessity of the legislative amendment.
2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft bill amending the Aliens Act (548 SE), particularly the section concerning the lowering of the wage criterion for foreign labor. The speaker is a strong opponent of the specific provisions of the bill, arguing that they will worsen the situation for local residents.
2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Lack of Data. The speaker, within the framework of the interpellation, is engaged in criticizing the government's existing plans and policies, rather than initiating new draft legislation.
2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on ensuring the continuity of implementing government policy, particularly regarding the reduction of bureaucracy and the guarantee of security protocols (NATO clearance). The speech does not mention initiating or supporting new legislation.
2025-01-22
Draft law on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning complaints procedures (534 SE) - second reading

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

The primary legislative focus is supporting and adopting Bill 534 SE (the Optional Protocol on a communications procedure) at the second reading. The objective is to guarantee international legal protection and provide additional assurance for Estonian children at the UN level when investigating serious systematic violations.
2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and passing Bill 427 SE (Draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other acts) during its third reading. The aim is to create a clearer framework for assisting children, specify the procedure for reviewing restrictions, and improve the accessibility of support services. The speaker is a strong supporter and advocate for the bill.
2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on the draft Act (Bill 534 SE) concerning the accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. The speaker supports and is chairing the first reading of this bill. The objective is to strengthen the protection of children's rights through international law.
2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative priority is the support and adoption of Bill 427 SE (Draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other acts). The objective is to clarify the procedure for reviewing restrictions, create a clearer framework for assisting children, and improve cooperation between local governments and the Social Insurance Board.
2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the creation of a robust climate law that would establish long-awaited legal certainty and immediately begin the process of making society climate-resilient. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the current "Draft Law on a Climate-Resilient Economy," as it postpones the implementation of tangible measures for years and fails to protect either the economy or public health.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – third reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on supporting the draft amendment (500 SE) to the Social Welfare Act and the Value-Added Tax Act. The speaker is a strong proponent, stressing that the bill ensures stable and autonomous funding for mental health services for local governments.
2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the Social Democratic faction's opposition to Draft Bill 450/459 SE. As an alternative priority, legislative action is proposed in the field of regulating climate change and environmental pollution (especially chemicals that damage the endocrine system).
2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on strongly supporting the ongoing draft bill related to internal security. The objective is to ensure that the law specifically protects Estonian Orthodox believers from the influence of the Russian regime.
2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus lies in the areas concerning the implementation of animal welfare and animal protection policy. The speaker is acting as someone seeking clarification on the policy, rather than as the initiator of a draft bill.
2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The legislative focus is centered on opposing Riigikogu Decision 431 OE (nuclear energy) during its second reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill and is concentrating on improving the quality of the procedure, demanding the acknowledgment of errors and the repetition of the process. He criticizes the failure to consider proposed amendments and the dissemination of false information.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the critical evaluation of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 431 OE. The objective is to underscore the need to establish an appropriate regulatory framework before nuclear energy is considered, and to obtain realistic data concerning the project's costs.
2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on achieving and evaluating the goals set out in the long-term national development strategy "Estonia 2035." The presenter's role is to raise the question of the level of ambition in implementing the strategy and to examine the growth potential of these goals.
2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently directed toward the Riigikogu's draft statement (375 AE), which addresses the repatriation of Ukrainian children. The speaker's role is investigative, concentrating on the efficacy and effectiveness of the international investigations related to this matter.
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

The legislative focus is aimed at accelerating existing international objectives (the cessation of Russian gas imports by 2028) and investigating the political avenues required to achieve this. The objective is to influence the pace of foreign policy implementation.
2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative priority is supporting Bill 346 SE, which proposes amendments to the Water Act, the aim of which is to promote water reuse. The speaker is acting as a proponent and hopes to address circular economy issues even more extensively in the Riigikogu in the coming years by expanding the potential uses for reclaimed water (e.g., street washing).