By Plenary Sessions: Züleyxa Izmailova
Total Sessions: 46
Fully Profiled: 46
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in taxation and economic theory, employing terminology such as income elasticity theory, the effect of reduced tax revenue on low-elasticity goods, and circular consumption. The speaker substantiates their arguments with concrete data (e.g., a 5% decline in grocery store sales volumes in August) and references the positions of industry organizations (the Estonian Food Industry Association, the Estonian Traders Association). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the VAT policies of neighboring countries (Latvia, Sweden, Great Britain).
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in nature conservation and environmental policy topics, utilizing specific terminology such as 'breeding peace,' 'biodiversity,' and 'green network.' Arguments are supported by concrete data, for example, the percentage of endangered species (approximately 30%) and the rate of public support (93% for breeding peace). It is emphasized that natural phenomena are governed by the laws of physics, not by ideology or worldview.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
High expertise is evident in the field of tax policy and economic analysis, particularly regarding the impact of VAT on consumption and the state budget. Specific data is utilized (e.g., a 5% drop in grocery store sales volume) and reference is made to economic theories (low elasticity). A detailed overview of VAT rates on foodstuffs in neighboring countries and the European Union is presented, demonstrating international comparison skills.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public finance and budgetary policy, focusing specifically on how the deficit affects the credit rating and socioeconomic outcomes. Specific terminology is employed, such as "credit rating" and "high-deficit budget."
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in budgetary matters concerning the education and science sector by highlighting specific figures and statistics. Detailed data is utilized regarding the unspent budget balances of the Ministry of Education and Research (107.9 million euros) and the anticipated savings resulting from cuts to vocational schools (200,000 euros annually). State fiscal policy and tax issues are also a focus, such as the topic of the gambling tax.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public procurement and contract negotiation procedures, as well as in matters of internal ministerial competence and coordination between government authorities (the State Chancellery, the Ministry of Climate). The focus is on administrative and contractual details, requiring clarification regarding the justification for the decisions.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The analysis focuses on the structure, composition, and administrative procedures of government advisory bodies (specifically, the Council for the Economic Growth of Entrepreneurs). The speaker uses specific data (16 members, 4 women) to analyze representation. Emphasis is placed on understanding the requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring transparency in the principles used for selecting members.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national audit and financial control, specifically referencing the National Audit Office's observations concerning erroneous advance payments. They also possess a detailed grasp of education policy terminology, focusing on the "achievement gap" and "special educational needs."
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in healthcare funding and oncology, drawing attention to the government's lack of contribution and the 9% taxation levied on collected funds. He/She utilizes specific details regarding the relationship between charitable foundations and the state, underscoring the "gaps" within the healthcare system.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in labor market statistics (specifically, the 25% youth unemployment rate, placing the country at the top in Europe) and macroeconomic policy (tax uncertainty and investor signals). The discussion also covers the lack of clear direction in the energy sector and the state's capacity for executing major projects. To further demonstrate this knowledge, comparisons are drawn with foreign countries (such as Ukraine's climate law and railway construction).
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, posing clarifying questions regarding the chairing of the session and amendments to the agenda. Furthermore, they have deeply engaged with the accountability of the legal system, criticizing the Prosecutor's Office's assessments regarding sexual violence cases. Regarding environmental issues, emphasis is placed on evidence-based research and strong public support for establishing a nesting truce.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of education and salary policy (the career model for teachers), the sustainability of the tax system, and internal security and legislation (the legality of officials' actions, the apprehension of criminals). He/She also indirectly references experts and institutions who highlight the deficiencies in Estonia's tax policy.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legal domain, procedures for commissioning analyses of draft legislation, and mechanisms of parliamentary oversight. He/She is familiar with specific legal documents (service contracts) and the roles of institutions such as the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner and the Data Protection Inspectorate. This knowledge is used to call into question the legal legitimacy of the minister's activities.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates competence in public finance (supplementary budget, VAT, gambling tax) and labor law, focusing on issues concerning the compensation of overtime for part-time employees and the wage rate for minors. He/She analyzes the economic and social consequences of the draft legislation, using specific terminology, such as regional policy implications.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the themes of cultural values and national identity, emphasizing the role of sacred sites as part of language, customs, and deeper cultural history. The expertise is more philosophical and cultural than technical, given the lack of references to statistical data on forestry or economics.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the enforcement of environmental law (referencing the Supreme Court ruling on forest notifications and the lack of resources at the Environmental Board) and in the field of competition law. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of the law and the need to analyze the restriction of market participants' influence, utilizing terms such as "structural competition infringements." The necessity of providing environmental awareness training for judges is also highlighted.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates detailed awareness of the handling of the Pihlakodu criminal case, including the prosecution’s positions regarding the alleged absence of damage and the question of corporate liability. Furthermore, they possess knowledge of government strategic documents, such as the development directions for the hospital network, and the coalition agreement’s commitments concerning the professional qualification of youth workers. Technical language is employed, such as "disciplinary or internal control measures" and "independent supervisory procedure."
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates considerable expertise in the fields of environmental, forestry, and energy policy. Specific terminology is employed (e.g., carbon sequestration, storage technology, biodiversity), and the speaker highlights the government's disregard for evidence-based facts. Particular attention is paid to the scope of forest management, clear-cutting practices, and deficiencies in the nuclear energy decision-making process, casting doubt on its scientific foundation. This expertise is then utilized to refute the government's assertions.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise on issues concerning forestry and environmental regulation, using specific terminology such as the 30:70 principle and referencing restrictions outlined in the Forest Act. He/She poses detailed questions regarding the justification of logging volumes and the achievement of nature conservation goals, also mentioning the Council for Efficiency and Economic Growth.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of comparative fiscal policy and international credit ratings. He/She focuses on the tax systems of the AAA-rated Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark), emphasizing the presence of progressive income tax and wealth taxes in those nations. Specific references are used to the advisors and leaders of the Reform Party (Ain Hanschmidt, Kristen Michal) to illustrate their public stances.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in environmental and energy policy, detailing logging rates, carbon sequestration, and nuclear energy development strategies. Specific data is utilized, including the findings of the Government Office’s public opinion monitoring survey and profit/income tax statistics for the forestry sector. Furthermore, the speaker exhibits knowledge concerning the obstacles encountered during the planning and permitting processes for wind farms.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates specific awareness regarding topics related to students with special educational needs (SEN). This expertise is expressed through concrete questions concerning planned activities and expectations for quality improvement in educational attainment.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of European Union environmental law, specifically referencing the EU Deforestation Regulation and Article 6 of the Habitats Directive. Specific terminology is used, such as "infringement procedure," "forest degradation," and "Natura sites." Knowledge of the situation concerning Estonian timber resources and the viewpoints of the timber industry is also referenced.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the technical and financial aspects of the energy sector, using terms such as "islanding mode" and "synchronization." They also possess knowledge of the legislative process, inquiring about stakeholder involvement and the procedure for handling the draft bill. This expertise is further expressed in the demand to know the exact amount of the charges and the mechanisms for cost recovery.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise on the topics of gender equality and the care economy, drawing on data from the OECD, the European Institute for Gender Equality, and analyses conducted by Praxis. Particular emphasis is placed on the economic value of unpaid care work, which is estimated to be up to 2.9 billion euros annually. Detailed statistics regarding the utilization of parental leave and the proportion of single parents are also employed.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of nature conservation and forestry legislation, citing specific amendments to draft laws (e.g., the restriction of the Climate Act into the Climate-Resilient Economy Act). Specific terminology, such as "legal certainty," is used, and the necessity of an evidence-based approach in lawmaking is emphasized.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The presenter demonstrates knowledge in the field of law enforcement and criminal procedure, focusing on the activities of the prosecutor’s office and the protection of victims’ rights. Specific terminology is used, referencing non-consensual sexual intercourse and the issue of mental and physical health damage. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that the legal system recognizes the harm caused by rape.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic data and comparative tax policy, highlighting specific inflation and price increase figures (e.g., 6% inflation, 40–50% rise in food prices). The statistics used are based on data from the Bank of Estonia, the Estonian Institute of Economic Research, and Sirje Potisepp. Detailed VAT rates in several European Union countries (e.g., Poland 5%, Germany 7%, Estonia 24%) are also presented in support of their argument.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of labor market regulations, specifically referencing the former criterion of 1.5 times the average wage and comparing it with the planned change. The expertise relates to the detailed conditions for bringing in foreign labor and their economic impact.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of environmental policy and the worsening climate crisis, using terms such as "unsustainable economic model" and "climate anxiety." They are able to connect global security threats (Russia's war in Ukraine) with environmental and social consequences. Their professional focus is on the impact of natural resource utilization and conservation restrictions on climate change.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The expertise concerns national security procedures (NATO secret clearance) and matters of administrative organization. The speaker demonstrates awareness of the procedure for government succession and ministerial duties, highlighting a specific case involving the Minister of Finance.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international children's rights and climate law, citing the competence of the UN Committee and specific articles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Articles 6 and 24). Specific data concerning the climate crisis is utilized, mentioning the highest CO2 level recorded in 2024, the burning of fossil fuels, and the ocean's diminished capacity to sequester carbon. Reference is also made to Greta Thunberg's 2019 complaint as an example illustrating the current relevance of climate law cases.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in child protection legislation and social sector systems, detailing the restrictions on working with children and the procedure for their review. Specific knowledge is highlighted regarding the need to improve cooperation between local governments (LG) and the Social Insurance Board, including the sharing of responsibilities and the reduction of duplication.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol, clearly outlining its content and objectives. They employ technical terminology and reference specific articles (e.g., Arts 6 and 24), even connecting them to issues of climate justice. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the specifics of the protocol's implementation, such as the requirement to exhaust domestic mechanisms.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in child protection legislation and the social services system, detailing how the draft bill will affect the identification of children requiring assistance and the organization of necessary support services. Specific attention is drawn to the procedure for reviewing restrictions related to working with children, as well as the necessity of collaboration between local governments and the Social Insurance Board. Furthermore, the speaker is capable of accurately debunking common misconceptions regarding the law's substance.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of environmental economics and climate policy, using technical terms such as natural capital, biodiversity, green technologies, and planetary boundaries. He/She highlights specific economic data (44 trillion dollars of GDP) and links the environmental crisis to food security, health risks, and global conflicts. Furthermore, he/she consciously alludes to the debate on national defense funding, citing former Commander of the Defense Forces Martin Herem.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of mental health, referencing studies and identifying specific risk groups and problems. Separate emphasis is placed on climate anxiety among children and youth, and the issue of loneliness among the elderly. The bill's funding mechanism is also explained, ensuring the availability of money in the local government fund.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of environmental health and reproductive health, utilizing detailed knowledge of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The arguments are supported by statistical data concerning the decline in the number of abortions, the reasons for termination (economic factors, partner pressure), and cancer registry statistics. A separate emphasis is placed on the impact of chemicals on fetal development and male fertility, showcasing a technical deep dive into the subject matter.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker addresses topics related to national security, foreign influence (the Kremlin regime), and the protection of Estonia's Orthodox community. He demonstrates specific concern regarding the religious community's vulnerability to the actions of a foreign state.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
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2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the operational procedures of the Riigikogu committees and the rights of the members of parliament, while criticizing the restriction of speaking rights when acting as a non-committee member. In the substantive debate concerning the nuclear power plant, the speaker relies on a scientifically grounded conviction and references the positions of Estonian scientists and experts, arguing that the project is neither economically viable nor strictly necessary. He emphasizes the significant ongoing costs that the state would incur.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the regulatory prerequisites for deploying nuclear energy, specifically questioning the priority of establishing a regulatory body. Furthermore, they show awareness of the common financial management issues inherent in large-scale projects, citing the rule of thumb regarding cost overruns and referencing the final report on nuclear energy.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of specific indicators related to resource efficiency and economic productivity. The use of concrete statistical data and target figures (e.g., €0.7 and €0.9 per kilogram of material) suggests a deep understanding of the economic development plans. This expertise is linked to the detailed metrics included in the plan for doubling the economy.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The expert assessment concerns international investigative processes, specifically the investigation of cases involving deported Ukrainian children. Specific data or technical terminology is not being presented; rather, the inquiry focuses on the accuracy and effectiveness of the investigation.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of European energy policy and dependence on Russian gas, citing specific data. Mention is made of Austria's dependence increasing to 98% and the current contract with Gazprom, which runs until 2040. Reference is also made to the European Union's goal of ending Russian gas imports by 2028.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of water reuse regulations, referencing European legislation and requirement classes. They cite a specific master’s thesis defended at Tallinn University of Technology, which confirms their specific command of the subject matter and the utilization of academic sources. They emphasize the necessity of establishing new purity classes for the expanded application of water.