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 focus is heavily placed on international competitiveness, comparing Estonia's VAT rate with those of neighboring countries (Latvia, Sweden) and other EU member states. It is stressed that the high VAT makes Estonia an unattractive destination for tourists. The regional benefits highlight job creation in rural areas and the strengthening of domestic food production.
2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on regulating climate law and emissions at the national level; there is no regional or local focus.
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 focus is clearly national (Estonia) and partially international (Europe, the European Union Biodiversity Strategy). Emphasis is placed on the need to introduce a universal nesting truce that would apply both in state forests (RMK) and on private lands, as well as to map a comprehensive green network across the whole of Estonia.
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 focus is on strengthening the nation's economy and food security, with a strong emphasis placed on protecting the local agricultural sector and the food processing industry. Furthermore, maintaining the competitiveness of Estonia's tourism sector is highlighted, given that high prices for food and services are making Estonia an unattractive destination. The importance of rural employment is also mentioned.
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 focus is on local communities and protecting them in planning discussions concerning wind turbine projects, specifically shielding them from external stakeholders who tend to obstruct or slow down the process.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is exclusively national, centered on Estonia's overall well-being, public finances, and maintaining the credit rating.
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 speaker focuses strongly on regional problems, emphasizing the negative impact of education cuts on smaller regions and smaller schools. Specific examples cited include the situation at the Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School and in Hiiumaa. The negative consequences for local governments, businesses, and the community are stressed.
2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus remains at the national level (Estonia's birth rate), but attention is drawn to regional disparities stemming from the varying capacity of local governments to finance school meals. The key emphasis is on the necessity of guaranteeing consistent quality nationwide, irrespective of a local municipality's financial standing.
2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is primarily on national issues, addressing the Estonian state budget and the social and security infrastructure within Estonia (prisons, maternity hospitals, and civil defense).
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 focus is national, addressing the administrative decisions of the central government (a contract with the Government Office) and a broad political issue concerning the regulation of forest management in Estonia.
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 focus is nationwide, examining the composition of the advisory council responsible for developing the Estonian economy and its overall impact on society. Specific local or international issues are not covered.
2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is national, centering on the overall state of educational support in Estonia ("how are they doing today in Estonia?"). Specific regions or local projects are not highlighted.
2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on national-level issues of financial management and government accountability pertaining to the observations made by the National Audit Office. There is no reference to specific regional or international topics.
2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly national, addressing Estonia's healthcare system and state tax policy. There are no references to specific regions, industries, or local problems.
2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on major national projects (energy and tax policy) and the overall governance capacity of the state. An international comparison, specifically using the example of Ukraine, is drawn to highlight Estonia's slow pace in adopting the climate law and constructing the railway. Specific local or regional issues are not discussed.
2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, addressing Estonia's youth unemployment rate within the European context and national labor policy. Specific regional projects or local communities are not mentioned.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is predominantly national, addressing the work of the Riigikogu, the operation of the justice system, and nationwide environmental policy (the breeding season quiet period). Specific local or regional projects or issues are not highlighted.
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 focus is nationwide, centered on the state's responsibility to protect the entire population (including the elderly) from crime. Specific regional or local issues are not covered.
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 focus is on the national level (Estonian tax policy) and issues concerning the financing of local governments (LGAs). Emphasis is placed on a nationwide socio-political promise (the abolition of kindergarten fees across Estonia), which points to concerns regarding the lack of resources available to local governments.
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 focus is strictly limited to the internal conditions of the Riigikogu building and the air quality within the chamber. There is no reference to regional, national, or international topics.
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 focus is national, addressing the general workforce shortage in the education sector (specifically mathematics and physics teachers). Regional or local problems are not emphasized.
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

Insufficient data.
2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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 focus is nationwide, emphasizing that the abolition of kindergarten fees must apply to families throughout Estonia, not solely to Tallinn residents. Concern is raised that poorly thought-out measures could promote urbanization and the decline of rural areas, indicating an awareness of the regional policy implications.
2025-06-11
Increasing logging in sacred sites.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The focus is national, centering on identity markers crucial to the Estonian people and the broader preservation of national identity. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned; instead, emphasis is placed on the societal value of the sacred sites.
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 focus is on the national level, concentrating on the sustainability of the Estonian people and the Estonian business environment. Comparisons are drawn with other European Union countries in the context of consumer prices, which provides an international framework for comparison.
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 national, addressing the consistent application and enforcement of Supreme Court rulings, as well as the overall activities of the Environmental Board throughout Estonia. Specific regional projects or communities are not emphasized; instead, the general administration of justice is examined.
2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The regional focus is on the consolidation of the Tallinn hospital network and the merger of four hospitals, which forms part of a broader national strategy document. Attention is concentrated on developing the capital city's healthcare infrastructure.
2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus at the national level is on the safety and accountability of care homes, stemming from the specific, nationally significant Pihlakodu incident.
2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

There is too little data.
2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is clearly national, dealing with the functioning of the Estonian legal system, the supervisory mechanisms for social welfare, and moral responsibility. There is no specific regional emphasis, although it is mentioned that what happens in care homes will affect us all sooner or later.
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 focus is on the national level (Estonia's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" and Estonia's natural capital) and the international context (the Paris Climate Agreement). Specific emphasis is placed on the comparison with Ukraine's adoption of a more ambitious climate law.
2025-05-21
Forestry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The focus is on the forestry policy being established at the national level and its impact on Estonia’s nature conservation objectives. Specific regions, local projects, or communities are not mentioned.
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 focus is strongly international, drawing on the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) as positive economic models, particularly regarding their tax systems. References are also made to Israel and South Korea in order to analyze the Reform Party's new political objectives.
2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The emphasis is on the role of local governments and the need for state support for them in the processes of planning and permitting wind farms. The focus is on the local implementation of national energy policy.
2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The regional focus is highlighted by examples of environmental damage, citing the observations made by forester Mati Sepp regarding clear-cuts seen in Saaremaa and Ida-Virumaa. However, the overall topic is national, addressing the Estonian forest as a whole and the issue of national security.
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 focus is national, addressing forestry policy concerning all of Estonia and the broad public reaction. Specific regional interests are absent.
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 at the national level, addressing education policy and the support of students with special educational needs nationwide.
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 focus is on the national level (Estonia's readiness, the situation regarding timber reserves, and the activities of the Ministry of Climate) and on the international level, addressing European Union regulations. The global problem of deforestation and the rights of indigenous peoples are also mentioned.
2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is extensive, covering Estonia's national energy policy and the international context (European synchronization). It is important to compare the practices of neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland) regarding how the costs of isolated operation are covered.
2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is clearly national, centering on gender inequality within Estonia and the total volume of the care economy in Estonia, referencing the time use of Estonian women and men and Estonia's gross domestic product.
2025-04-16
Conditions for Alienation of Land to the State

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national-level legislation and nationwide topics, such as the Climate Act and the nationwide logging moratorium. Specific regional or local issues are not addressed.
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 focus is nationwide, concentrating on the operational standards of the Estonian legal system and the Prosecutor's Office, as well as the protection of victims' rights across the entire country.
2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on Estonia's domestic economic problems and the purchasing power of its citizens, highlighting the forced cutbacks Estonian people are making or their necessity to buy groceries in neighboring countries. This argument is supported by extensive international comparison, citing, for example, the VAT rates of other EU countries, in order to justify political change within Estonia.
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 focus is strictly national, concentrating on the broader impact of the Foreigners Act on the wage growth of Estonian families and local people. Specific regional topics or sectors are not emphasized.
2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on international and global topics, mentioning Russia's war in Ukraine, other conflict zones, and the broader climate crisis. There is no focus on specific Estonian regions or local problems.
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 at the national level (government ministers and policy) and on international security (NATO security clearance). Regional or local topics are not addressed.
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 focus is international (UN protocol, international grievance mechanism, global climate crisis) and national (Estonian children's rights and their need to grow up in a clean environment). Attention is not paid to the local or regional level.
2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation, but specific attention is paid to the concerns of local governments (LG) regarding the increase in workload and the difficulties in finding necessary resources (specialists). It is emphasized that child protection cannot be the responsibility of a single municipality.
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 focus is at the international level (the UN Committee, 52 countries, EU Member States) and the national system of children's rights. There is a lack of specific attention paid to local regions or constituencies.
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 focus is on improving the child protection system at the national level, but attention is also paid to the problems faced by local authorities (LAs). Separately noted is the justified concern among LAs regarding the growing workload and the difficulty of securing necessary resources, such as qualified specialists.
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 focus is primarily national (Estonia's legal framework and economy) and international (the EU, global conflicts, Ukraine). It is mentioned that unstable weather conditions are already damaging Estonian crop yields, directly connecting the global crisis to local life. Estonia's efforts in digital development and repelling Russian aggression are highlighted as examples for international cooperation.
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 regional focus is directed toward local governments (LG), emphasizing the expansion of their autonomy in the financing and organization of mental health services. International events (war in Europe, climate change) are mentioned only as sources of domestic anxiety.
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 focus is directed toward national issues (Estonian women's health, the Health Insurance Fund) and global problems (climate change, environmental pollution). There is no specific emphasis on local or regional projects within Estonia.
2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, concentrating on the security of Estonia's Orthodox community. This issue is closely linked to the international threat (Russia), but lacks a specific local or regional emphasis.
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 focus is on general national policy concerning animal welfare, and there are no references to specific regions or local projects.
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 focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the impact of preparing for the construction of a nuclear power plant on the Estonian state as a whole. Emphasis is placed on the significant cost incurred by the state and the state's inability to cover basic needs. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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 focus is at the national level (the introduction of nuclear energy in Estonia), and reference is also made to the international political context (the European Parliament elections).
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 at the national level and on the long-term development strategy ("national economic revenue"). Regional or local topics are absent.
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 focus is clearly international, centering on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine resulting from Russia's aggression and the repatriation of deported children.
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 focus is clearly international and Eurocentric, covering support for Ukraine, Russian aggression, and the energy policies of the European Union and Austria. There is no mention of local or domestic issues.
2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level (sustainable use of Estonian resources) and the international level (EU legal acts). The threat to the availability of clean water in Estonia is mentioned, emphasizing the domestic importance of the issue.