By Agendas: Züleyxa Izmailova

Total Agendas: 62

Fully Profiled: 62

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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 most important position is the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs, which is considered the most effective way to break the inflationary price spiral. This stance is strongly political and economic-centric, emphasizing the need to restore people's purchasing power and support local production. The political framework is performance-based, criticizing previous governments (the Centre Party) for inaction.
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2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position is strongly focused on the issue of the climate law, emphasizing that climate phenomena are governed by the laws of physics, not political worldview. The speaker adopts a scientifically objective position, indirectly criticizing the ideological approach to climate policy. The main concern is related to the potential increase in emission levels in the new draft bill.
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker takes a firm and urgent stance in favor of establishing a comprehensive, binding nesting peace in Estonia, covering both state and private forests, stressing that nature requires greater protection. The political focus is aimed at criticizing the government's inaction regarding biodiversity protection, highlighting that 30% of species are threatened with extinction. This position is both value-driven (protecting nature) and results-driven (the government's failure to deliver on its promises).
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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

Strong support for lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to increase purchasing power, break the inflation spiral, and support domestic production. The political position is framed as a right-wing policy that the government has abandoned, and it is aimed at supporting people's basic necessities. The bill has been presented as a measure for economic balancing and social justice.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is on streamlining planning processes, especially concerning wind turbine developments. The attitude towards the draft bill is cautiously positive, as it is hoped that it will resolve the procedural obstacles that have caused significant controversy. The approach is strongly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the practical impact of the draft legislation.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance is one of strong opposition to the 2026 state budget draft (737 SE), primarily due to its massive deficit. This opposition to the budget is framed on a values basis, emphasizing the necessity of making decisions that prioritize the welfare of Estonia and protect future generations. The budget deficit is viewed as a direct threat to the country's financial stability and future economic prospects.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position focuses on the contradiction between the Ministry of Education and Research’s budget surpluses (€107.9 million) and the simultaneous education cuts. The speaker adopts a stance of strong opposition regarding the sector's lack of funding and poor budget management, emphasizing that the situation is difficult to comprehend. This position is clearly results-oriented, criticizing the inefficiency of the ministry's operations.
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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 speaker strongly advocates for the principle of free, high-quality school meals, viewing it as an integral part of free education. This political stance is value-driven and sharply criticizes the current situation where inadequate state funding creates inequality among local governments. The position emphasizes the state's responsibility to ensure the well-being and wholesome nutrition of children.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government's actions as chaotic and incompetent ("one disaster after another"). The most significant objections relate to the state budget, which is running a maximum deficit, and tax policy, particularly the plan to lower the gambling tax. The overall framework of this position is heavily focused on and critical of the government's performance.
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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 political position is strongly critical of the government’s actions, particularly concerning the commissioning of domestic analyses from private companies. The speaker questions the State Chancellery’s decision and highlights the underestimation of the Ministry of Climate’s competence. The position focuses on emphasizing procedural and administrative governance issues, demanding accountability and transparency from the government.
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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 political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the lack of transparency regarding both the composition and the selection principles of the Economic Growth Council established by the government. The speaker criticizes the unbalanced representation, particularly the gender inequality, while emphasizing social democratic values such as inclusion and justice. They demand justification from the government as to why more equal representation was not ensured, which would help shape society in a more cohesive and just way.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The political focus is on educational inequality (the education gap), which is being addressed as a real and significant problem. The political stance is geared toward obtaining data and insights from the government, with particular emphasis placed on the situation of students with special educational needs. This is a policy- and results-based approach that demands clarity regarding the state's actions.
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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 political focus centers on the scrutiny of government operations and financial accountability, particularly concerning the erroneous advance payments highlighted by the National Audit Office. This constitutes a results-based approach, demanding clear and swift confirmation from the minister regarding the rectification of these administrative errors. The entire drive is heavily geared toward streamlining state finances and ensuring transparency.
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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 political position is highly critical of the state's healthcare policy, especially concerning the funding gaps for cancer treatment (the so-called "holes in healthcare"). The speaker highlights the injustice where the state fails to reimburse necessary treatment and does not contribute to the cancer treatment fund, yet takes 9% of the collected money for itself in the form of taxes. This stance is clearly directed against the inefficiency and unfairness of the government's actions, demanding their rectification.
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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 political position is strongly opposed to the government's actions, focusing on the lack of clear direction and inefficient management. The most pressing issues are the aimlessness of energy policy and the inconsistency of tax policy, which indicates criticism based purely on performance. The speaker warns that the state is losing its capacity to implement major projects.
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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 most crucial issue is the contradiction between the high rate of youth unemployment (over 25%) and the government's plans to increase immigration. The speaker is strongly opposed to boosting the influx of foreign labor at a time when one in four young people in Estonia is jobless. The criticism is aimed at the government's inaction regarding the utilization of the local workforce and is clearly results-oriented.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker strongly emphasizes the procedural integrity and accountability of the parliament, sharply criticizing those absent from sessions and the waste of resources. Substantively, the speaker adopts a value-based position on protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals (abuse, rape) and supports environmental protection measures, such as a universal breeding season moratorium. These positions are presented forcefully and assertively.
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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 most crucial issue is protecting the population, particularly the elderly, from financial crimes, which have worsened year after year. The political stance is strongly critical of the government's inaction and avoidance of responsibility. This position is clearly results-oriented, emphasizing the state's obligation to ensure the safety of citizens, rather than relying on the private sector.
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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

The speaker heavily focuses on criticizing the economic policy of the government (the Reform Party), calling into question its long-term sustainability and rationality. A second prominent theme is the failure to deliver on election promises in the social sector, particularly concerning the abolition of kindergarten placement fees. The political framework is robustly results-based and critical, demanding accountability and the fulfillment of commitments from the government.
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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 most prominent issue concerns the working conditions in the Riigikogu hall, particularly the strong smell of smoke and ventilation problems. The stance is strongly negative and calls for a swift resolution, focusing on improving the work environment rather than on political values. This matter has been raised as a recurring problem, indicating dissatisfaction with the speed at which administrative issues are being addressed.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political stance focuses on the practical effectiveness of education policy, particularly addressing the shortage of STEM teachers. The speaker stresses that low pay is the primary cause of this shortage, calling into question the attractiveness of the career model. The position is policy-driven and results-based, demanding clarification regarding the actual impact of the draft bill.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the unethical conduct and incompetence of the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs within the legal sector. Primary emphasis is placed on the lack of transparency and the obstruction of parliamentary oversight. The position is strongly value-driven (rule of law) and results-oriented (the minister's poor performance), demanding the public release of analyses commissioned using taxpayer money.
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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 is strongly opposed to the government-initiated amendments to the Employment Contracts Act (Bill 602 SE), focusing primarily on preventing the unequal treatment and reduction of income for workers. The political position is clearly aimed at protecting employees' rights, especially concerning minors and those working part-time. This opposition stems directly from the substance of the policy, emphasizing the bill’s tendency to create uncertainty and its fundamentally unfair nature.
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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 political focus is centered on improving the financial stability of families with children, demanding the nationwide abolition of kindergarten fees—a measure considered fair and necessary due to multiple ongoing crises. The attitude toward the government's economic policy is strongly critical, especially concerning the permanent establishment of the VAT rate and the reduction of the gambling tax. This stance is framed as a demand for social justice and the fulfillment of promises made to the electorate. The political action itself is justified by the necessity of ensuring a strong and stable home front in support of national defense.
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2025-06-11
Increasing logging in sacred sites.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The political focus is on protecting sacred sites and prioritizing cultural values over economic interests. The speaker adopts a strong, values-driven stance, stressing that decisions must be guided by cultural conscience and the preservation of national identity, rather than solely by pressure from economic sectors. He clearly rejects the notion of treating the forest merely as a resource (measured in hectares, cubic meters, and euros).
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The political position is strongly opposed to draft bill 609 SE, accusing the minister of demagoguery and acting in the interests of monopolists. The primary focus is on safeguarding fair competition and the free market, as well as prioritizing consumer interests. This stance is clearly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing the protection of the Estonian people and SMEs.
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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 political focus is heavily centered on the principles of the rule of law and ensuring the enforcement of court rulings, particularly within the environmental sector. The speaker voices concern over the inability of state agencies (specifically the Environmental Board) to comply with Supreme Court judgments, citing a lack of resources. This stance is critical of the executive branch's actions, underscoring the necessity of restoring public trust in government institutions. The issue is being framed in both results-oriented terms (the failure to execute decisions) and value-based terms (environmental protection and human rights).
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political focus centers on the continuity and execution of the government's strategic decisions, particularly concerning the consolidation of the hospital network in Tallinn. Strong criticism is leveled against the government for abandoning the long-term goals it had approved within just six months. It is stressed that the nation's strategic documents must be non-partisan and guarantee the persistence of Estonia's longer-term objectives. The questioning of the abandoned goal constitutes primarily results-based criticism.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance is strongly critical of institutional inaction regarding the safety of care homes and crime prevention. It emphasizes the direct responsibility of the facility operator and the necessity of rapidly responding to complaints, focusing on procedural execution and accountability. The position is forcefully directed toward improving practices to prevent further crimes.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance centers on the deadlines for establishing and enforcing the mandatory professional qualification standard for youth workers. This is a policy-driven approach that seeks clarity regarding the timeline for implementing the measures agreed upon in the coalition agreement. The position supports the tightening of qualification requirements, emphasizing swiftness and clarity in implementation.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political focus is directed at criticizing the legal system and the government's actions in the context of the Pihlakodu case. The speaker adopts a strong, value-driven stance, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure that Estonia functions as a substantive rule of law state. Specific criticism is leveled at the Prosecutor's Office for its decision not to press charges against the legal entity involved, as well as the inaction of the Minister of Justice. The overall position is intensely critical, focusing on the system's moral and legal failures.
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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 political stance is one of strong opposition to the government's energy and environmental policies, particularly concerning forest management (70% clear-cutting) and the lack of ambition in its climate targets. The criticism targets the government's actual deeds (slow development of renewable energy) versus its rhetoric (a polished advertising brochure), stressing the necessity for honesty and vision. The policy itself is strongly value-based, centered on nature conservation and the integrity of democratic processes.
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2025-05-21
Forestry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The political position is strongly opposed to the government's forestry policy, particularly concerning the 30:70 framework. The speaker essentially views the plan to log 70% of forest land as "the retroactive legitimization of state-level forest theft," prioritizing nature conservation goals over economic growth. This position is value-based and demands a clear justification for how large logging volumes support conservation efforts better than smaller volumes.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position is strongly opposed to the Reform Party's current tax policy, which is characterized as detrimental to smaller parties ("the little brother's provision sack"). The speaker implicitly supports the introduction of a progressive income tax and wealth taxes, modeled after the Nordic countries, in order to achieve the financial strength of an AAA-rated state. The focus is policy-based, emphasizing the contradiction between the government's goals and the systems being implemented.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political focus is centered on accelerating and streamlining the development processes for electricity generation capacity, particularly wind farms. The stance taken is moderately critical of the state's past performance, which has resulted in procedural delays, and calls for concrete measures to expedite these processes. The overall emphasis remains on performance outcomes and governmental action.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political focus is on strong opposition to the government's environmental policy, particularly the clear-cutting of forests, which is viewed as cutting the nation's roots and jeopardizing security. There is also sharp criticism regarding the reduction of democracy and the surrender of responsibility to narrow economic interests under the slogan of a "leaner state." These positions are strongly value-based, linking nature conservation with the public's trust and the question of the future. Furthermore, questions are being raised about the development plan underpinning the direction of nuclear energy development.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political stance is firmly opposed to the government's actions, particularly concerning the logging issue, where they have decided to clear-cut 70% of the forest area. The criticism centers on both procedural failures and ethical/value-based concerns, given that the decision caused widespread consternation among the public and experts. The speaker stresses the necessity of broad consultation, contrasting this with the government's tactic of presenting a fait accompli.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political stance heavily focuses on supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and improving the quality of education. The inquiry is directed at the Minister, demanding concrete action plans and expected outcomes, which indicates a results-based approach. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing educational opportunities for students with special educational needs.
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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 political stance is firmly in favor of environmental protection and compliance with European Union law, specifically highlighting the obligations set forth by the Deforestation Regulation and the Natura Directive. Criticism is aimed at the government's failure to act, which has caused the situation to worsen and necessitated the implementation of unusual measures to avert infringement proceedings. This position is strong and focuses on the inefficiency and lack of proper planning in the government's operations.
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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 political focus centers on the financial burden resulting from the amendments to the Electricity Market Act and the transparency of the legislative process. The stance is one of cautious scrutiny, emphasizing the necessity of clarifying precisely which costs, and in what magnitude, will be passed on to electricity consumers due to the synchronization with European electricity networks. The objective is to ensure that consumers are not subjected to excessive obligations without adequate explanation.
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2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political focus is on reducing the gender gap in unpaid care work, which is treated as a significant economic and social problem that compounds the existing pay gap. A policy-based question is being raised, directed at the government, regarding specific plans for reducing this inequality.
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2025-04-16
Conditions for Alienation of Land to the State

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political focus is heavily directed towards criticizing the uncertainty surrounding nature conservation and climate policy. The speaker opposes the government's direction, which, in their view, has shifted the focus from the limits of nature to the limits of the economy, causing significant confusion. They demand stability and substantive, rather than formal, legislation, while strongly supporting the reduction of logging volumes and a nationwide logging moratorium.
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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 political position is strongly value-based and results-oriented, focusing on the accountability of the legal system and maintaining the trust of the Estonian people. The speaker demands concrete steps from the minister to ensure the moral and law-abiding conduct of the Prosecutor's Office, while remaining highly critical of the insufficient protection afforded to victims' rights. The primary emphasis is placed on the state's capacity to protect vulnerable individuals and guarantee justice.
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2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political focus is heavily directed towards the rising cost of living and the decline in purchasing power, with particular emphasis placed on the high VAT rate applied to foodstuffs. The speaker urgently demands a reduction in the VAT on food, pointing out that this is an unavoidable expense that people are being forced to cut back on. This stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, criticizing the government's failure to act amid high inflation.
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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 political position involves strong opposition to the government's plan to lower the wage criterion for foreign labor, stressing its negative impact on the financial well-being of Estonian families and the wage growth of local workers. This stance is clearly value-based and aimed at protecting the interests of local residents, criticizing the preference given to foreigners over locals.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position is strongly value-based and critical, directly linking plans regarding birth rates and starting a family to the security situation and the deepening climate crisis. The speaker sharply criticizes the new government's plan to ease environmental protection restrictions and increase the exploitation of natural resources, deeming it unsustainable and something that exacerbates climate anxiety. The central framework is policy- and value-driven, emphasizing long-term stability.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasizes the need to balance cutting unnecessary bureaucracy with maintaining the rules required to protect public health and national security. He criticizes the government's actions, highlighting the contradiction between promises to reduce red tape and the difficulties the Finance Minister faced when applying for a NATO security clearance. The stance is critical regarding the effectiveness of the government's operations and the consistency of its security policy.
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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 political stance is strongly supportive of acceding to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Draft 534), stressing its significance in strengthening children's rights internationally. This is a value-based position, linking the protection of children’s environment and health to the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. The speaker emphasizes that politicians must take the challenges facing us with the utmost seriousness to halt the degradation of the planet's ecosystem.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The political position is one of strong support for Bill 427 SE, which aims to ensure the safety of children and improve the system of assistance. The approach is value-based, stressing that child protection is a cross-party obligation, and policy-based, focusing on clarifying procedures and enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The speaker emphasizes that improving the system is crucial to ensure that no child is ever left without help.
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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 political position is strongly supportive of accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, emphasizing its importance in strengthening the rights of Estonian children at the international level. This stance is value-based, focusing on the safety, well-being, and the right to be heard of every child. Support for the draft legislation is presented as a mark of Estonia's commitment to international standards.
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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 speaker strongly supports the draft Act amending the Child Protection Act and other related legislation (427 SE), stressing that ensuring a safe growth environment for every child is a shared responsibility. This political stance is value-based, focusing on improving the system for the early identification and support of children who are in need. Support for the draft is justified by the necessity of making processes more concrete and enhancing cooperation across different sectors.
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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 most crucial issue is the climate and environmental crisis, the resolution of which is seen as fundamental to securing Estonia's future and security. The speaker adopts a strongly critical position regarding the government's proposed Climate-Resilient Economy Act, labeling it an utter failure and an irresponsible postponement of real measures. This stance is value-based, stressing the necessity of operating within planetary boundaries and avoiding the rhetoric of "Why should we have to do anything?" The political focus is aimed at restoring the ecological situation and transitioning to a carbon-free economy.
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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 political position is strongly supportive of the draft amendment to the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act concerning mental health. The speaker emphasizes mental health as the foundation of societal well-being and resilience, recommending that all colleagues support the bill. This position is clearly value-based, focusing on improving the accessibility and quality of the service.
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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 political position is strongly opposed to Draft Bill 450/459 SE, considering it nothing more than a pure displacement activity. The political focus is value-based, emphasizing women's right to self-determination and steering the debate toward environmental protection and polluter responsibility—topics deemed more critical for the future. One speaker stressed the necessity of socializing the costs of fossil fuels onto the polluters, rather than onto society.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political stance is strongly supportive of the current bill ("I very much welcome this draft legislation"). The primary concern is internal security, specifically protecting Estonian Orthodox believers from the actions of Russia and the Kremlin regime. The formation of this position is clearly rooted in policy and security considerations.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker's primary political focus is on animal welfare and animal protection issues. The speaker emphasizes the need to find out the sector's main directions and concrete plans for improving animal welfare in the near future, which indicates a concentration on the details of policy implementation.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The political focus is on strongly opposing Riigikogu decision 431 OE (supporting the adoption of nuclear energy). This opposition is framed by both procedural deficiencies (specifically, the quality of public engagement/consultation) and substantive arguments (the lack of a science-based necessity and economic unviability). This stance is heavily aimed at criticizing the fiscal responsibility and legislative quality of the government and parliament.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political position is critical of the speed and superficiality with which the nuclear energy adoption bill is being processed. Procedural issues are highlighted, such as the priority of establishing a regulator, and the political timing is questioned, with reference to the European Parliament elections. The stance is moderately adversarial, focusing on deficiencies in policy implementation and financial risk assessment.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The political focus centers on the long-term economic strategy "Estonia 2035" and the ambitious nature of the resource productivity targets. The speaker questions the sufficiency of the established target (0.9 euros/kg), pointing to the need for greater ambition. The emphasis is heavily placed on a results-based framework linked to policy implementation.
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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 speaker adopts a values-based position, stressing the emotional and humanitarian gravity ("heartbreaking") of the issue concerning Ukrainian children deported by Russia. The political focus is directed toward the investigative procedures for this specific international crime and their overall effectiveness. The speaker's stance is supportive and probing, centering on the practical implementation of a solution.
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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

The political position is deeply rooted in values and focuses on comprehensive support for Ukraine. The speaker emphasizes the urgent necessity of halting the funding of the Russian war machine, sharply criticizing states that are increasing their reliance on Russian gas. The primary objective is to accelerate the European Union’s policy on phasing out Russian fossil fuels.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The political focus is on environmental sustainability and the prudent use of resources, considering water a core resource. The speaker strongly supports the draft amendment to the Water Act (346 SE), viewing it as a significant step toward the circular economy in Estonia. This position is policy- and value-based, underscoring Estonia's progress on crucial issues.
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