By Agendas: Jüri Jaanson

Total Agendas: 43

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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 objection targets the presenter's arguments and focus, highlighting that they are irrelevant to the discussion topic, citing, for instance, the comparison to the restaurant culture of Mediterranean countries. The criticism is substantive and based on the framing of the policy, not personal.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

No direct confrontation occurs, but Speaker B voices skepticism about the presentation's overly optimistic tone, suggesting that the actual problems were omitted. Speaker B also indirectly criticizes the Riigikogu for constantly changing the tax system, an action that generates instability.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The criticism is directed at the outcome of the Finnish court's decision, which is deemed "more than bizarre," citing dissatisfaction with the application of international law. Direct opposition to domestic political groups is not expressed; instead, questions are being posed to the Ministry of Justice.
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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 speaker does not voice direct opposition but raises a critical question regarding the sustainability of culture and sport given the shrinking revenue base. The criticism is policy-driven and targets deficits in budget equilibrium, rather than being personal.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main opponent is the Centre Party and Lauri Laats. The criticism is intense and substantive, accusing the opposition of not understanding the issues ("you yourselves essentially don't get it") and of using derogatory language ("as disparagement"). The attacks are aimed at the opponent's competence and motives.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The criticism is aimed less at specific opponents or political groups, and more at the slow pace of developing accessibility and the persistent problems. The criticism is procedural and focuses on policy implementation.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Strong procedural opposition has been leveled against the EKRE faction, whose mass absence and failure to designate a rapporteur is viewed as a potential delaying tactic. The criticism targets the faction's conduct and the obstruction of parliamentary work, rather than the political substance itself. The unclear schedule for the draft legislation is also being criticized.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is no direct opposition to the substance of the draft legislation itself, but criticism is aimed at the presenter's vague answer and the procedure for counting parliamentary questions used by the session chair. The criticism is procedural, stressing that the system incorrectly registers the repetition of a question as a second, separate question.
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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.

There is not enough data.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The criticism targets the regulatory tools selected by the bill's drafters, especially the imposition of obligations on rental service providers, which generates inequality compared to other stakeholders (e.g., bicycle shops). The opposition is policy-driven, focusing on the logical consistency of the regulation and the failure to state the bill's objective in the explanatory memorandum.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Industrial Emissions Act (628 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The opposition is directed at the initiators of the bill (Isamaa), whose proposal is considered counterproductive to the national goals for the green transition and energy security. The criticism is policy-based, stressing that the bill would result in unnecessary bureaucracy and extra costs. The committee voted to reject the bill (5:1).
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The opponents (the presenter) are being criticized for potentially relying on foreign research and calling into question the credibility of official Estonian institutions (the Health Board). The criticism is directed at the opponent's claims and their lack of knowledge regarding the local situation, issuing a challenge for them to visit the development sites.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The confrontation is directed at the presenter or the viewpoint they represent, whose lengthy discussions about climate change are considered insufficient because they failed to address the distinction between anthropogenic and general climate change. The criticism targets the opposing side's political and scientific premise, directly questioning whether they belong to the denial camp.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The criticism is aimed at the medical community and the doctors in the Riigikogu because they have failed to express "very-very-very strong opposition" to the health damages associated with wind turbines. This criticism targets their inaction and lack of protest, demanding that the doctors engage in a full-scale protest.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The criticism is directed against the current administrative/procedural arrangement, where reports concerning the culture and sports sectors are combined. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, focusing on the fact that the sports sector is being overlooked.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data. The speaker does not directly criticize any group or individual, but is attempting to get a clear answer from the minister.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary confrontation is with the Isamaa Party, whose objections are considered to exceed the scope of the draft bill and are deemed unrelated to the work of the Riigikogu, being instead problems that should be resolved at the ministry level. The speaker rejects Isamaa’s arguments for dismissing the bill, stating that they are unfounded. The Social Democrats are criticized indirectly, being called upon to support the bill in order to acknowledge the work carried out by their own minister.
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2025-03-25
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary opposition is aimed at the substance of the draft bill (the closure of the border), which is considered premature and extreme. The criticism is policy-driven, stressing that the decision should be based on the government's superior knowledge and the anticipated threat assessment. The opponents themselves are criticized for failing to provide substantive reasoning.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The opposition is identified as the Isamaa faction, which submitted the motion to adjourn proceedings, and reference is also made to the concerns raised by colleague Metsoja. The criticism leveled at the opponents is aimed at their misunderstanding regarding the limits of the bill's regulatory scope. It is stressed that the concerns brought forward by the opponents (such as specific drilling methods) fall within the domain of subordinate legislation, namely ministerial regulations, rendering the purpose of the adjournment incomprehensible.
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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 confrontation is directed at the government and the prime minister, who are being questioned regarding their strategy for solving the birth rate problem. The criticism focuses on the clarity of the policy and the proposed solutions, and is not personal.
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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

Direct opposition or criticism regarding the government's policy is not being expressed; instead, clarification is being sought regarding the work and added value of the government-initiated Economic Cabinet. There is insufficient data.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The opposition targets the initiators of the draft bill to establish an investigative committee, criticizing the expediency of the solution they proposed. The criticism is procedural and focuses on the lack of a clear objective and the potential duplication of work being done by law enforcement agencies.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The criticism is primarily aimed at state bureaucracy and administrative inefficiency, citing the Environmental Board's handling of the artificial snow issue in Pirita as an example. They also criticize the anarchy in water traffic, which falls under the purview of the Minister of the Interior, and demand better integration between the Transport Administration and the Police and Border Guard Board. Furthermore, there is skepticism regarding the optimistic forecast for the revenue collected from gambling taxes.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The criticism is aimed at foreign threats, primarily Russia's shadow fleet and Chinese vessels, which are considered a security risk due to the destruction of cables and overly unrestricted movement.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

No direct confrontation or criticism is expressed, but the speaker challenges the presenter's position, asking why citizens of NATO countries should be excluded from the right to vote. The criticism is aimed at the boundaries of the policy and is inquiry-based.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is no attitude of opposition; the speaker is focusing on a constructive question to the minister to ensure the correct and fair application of the law.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

No direct confrontation is expressed, but the concerns of entrepreneurs are acknowledged. They argue that the draft bill will have a significant negative impact on economic activity and may constitute a constitutional violation. These concerns are put forward as topics for further discussion, rather than being rejected.
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2024-12-11
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The opposition's stance is directed at the actions of colleague Reinsalu, who is being criticized for violating parliamentary procedure due to the overly rapid and voluminous submission of questions. The criticism is intense and strictly procedural, demanding an end to the violation of parliamentary practices.
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2024-12-04
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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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

There is no direct confrontation; criticism is not leveled against any political group or individual. Diverse viewpoints (such as the influence of solar activity on the climate) are handled neutrally as elements of the public debate, rather than as arguments put forth by adversaries.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The criticism is aimed at the members of parliament who posed personal questions to the rapporteur, which violates the standing and procedural rules. The objection is strictly procedural and targets the inappropriate conduct, not the political substance.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Weapons Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (468 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The objection is aimed at the content of the previous presentation, which appears to have strayed from the topic on the agenda (from the Weapons Act to the budget). The criticism is procedural and policy-driven, emphasizing that a discussion of the state budget is not currently relevant.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

There is no direct opposition or criticism aimed at political opponents. The focus is directed towards an external threat (the potential negative outcome of the war in Ukraine).
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The main criticism is aimed at the position taken by the Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee and the Committee itself, who stand accused of taking a biased stance and recommending the rejection of the draft bill. The criticism targets procedural unfairness and the fact that the Committee ignored the nuances within the Government of the Republic's opinion concerning the absolute nature of legal certainty.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

There is no direct confrontation with specific individuals, but the criticism is aimed at the Social Affairs Committee, questioning whether they recognize the danger inherent in the dilemma the draft bill creates for businesses. The criticism is based on policy and procedure, highlighting the bill's deficiencies in ensuring child safety.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data. The speaker is asking the minister questions to clarify the substance of the draft bill, rather than directly criticizing the opposing side or their policies.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The criticism is aimed at the shortcomings in the preparation and logistics for implementing the bill, rather than specific political opponents. The questions concern the government’s (or the minister’s) ability to ensure the smooth launch of the new regulation and adequate public communication.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-09-09
The Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Jüri Jaanson

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

No data available
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