By Agendas: Jüri Jaanson

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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 knowledge base centers on the links between fiscal policy and social issues, particularly focusing on the role of VAT (Value Added Tax) in securing state revenue and national security. The expertise lies in highlighting the social function of taxation, even though specific data or statistics are not employed. Furthermore, cultural differences (for example, restaurant culture in Mediterranean countries) are referenced when evaluating the relevance of the subject matter.
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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

Both speakers demonstrate knowledge regarding the economy, labor resources, and tax system matters, especially in the context of the technology sector and e-residency. Specific terms are used, such as "productivity," "people with reduced working capacity," and "flexible tax system." Speaker B is aware of the ongoing processes in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) concerning changes to the tax system.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge of international law, jurisdiction, and the protection of subsea infrastructure (communication cables). They employ technical terminology, such as "limits of legal validity," and reference specific court decisions, thereby showcasing expertise in legal and security issues.
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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 demonstrates expertise in fiscal policy, utilizing terms such as "revenue base" and "eliminating the income tax bulge." He focuses on balancing the budget, particularly regarding the trade-off between defense expenditures and ensuring the sustainability of culture and sports. This expertise involves analyzing the relationship between essential spending and the simultaneous decline in the revenue base.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge of parliamentary procedural rules, differentiating between technical and substantive procedure. He/She also exhibits skill in deconstructing rhetorical attacks, managing to turn the opponent's disparagement to his/her own advantage. Specific technical data or statistics are not utilized.
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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 assessment focuses on accessibility issues, particularly the accessibility aspects of public services and housing (apartment buildings). It demonstrates awareness of the problem areas highlighted in the Chancellor of Justice's overview and the ability to request comparative data on progress relative to previous periods.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker demonstrates expertise in parliamentary rules of procedure and procedural matters, focusing on presiding over the session and the appointment of rapporteurs. He/She is well-versed in the obligations of the parliamentary groups and the decision-making processes of the board/presidium, utilizing specific terminology (e.g., procedural matters, change of presiding officer).
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the text of the draft bill, citing specific sections and subsections (e.g., amendments to Section 20). The expertise focuses on legal interpretation, particularly the application of the term "traffic reorganization" in the context of various sports (sailing, rowing). The speaker demands technical precision concerning the conditions for obtaining a permit from the municipal or city government.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of sports law and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (EOC sports arbitration). Emphasis is placed on the specific competence and confidence of the judicial system in handling sports cases.
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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 speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of traffic regulation and the legislative process, particularly concerning the establishment of caps on light personal vehicles and mopeds. He/She stresses the necessity of clearly articulating the objective in the explanatory memorandum and highlights the regulatory inconsistency between rental service providers and bicycle shops. As an expert, he/she proposes traffic education as an alternative solution.
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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 speaker demonstrates proficiency in legislative procedure and environmental law, covering the scope of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the goals of the integrated permit. They rely on technical clarifications from Ministry of Climate officials, noting that renewable energy inherently falls outside the directive's scope. They also draw upon knowledge regarding the requirements for Best Available Techniques (BAT).
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in the technical details of wind farms, specifically mentioning the turbine's blade tip height (243 meters). Furthermore, he is familiar with Estonia's domestic research procedures, clearly distinguishing the roles of the Environmental Board and the Health Board in carrying out these studies. This knowledge is backed up by references to infrared studies and the lack of official complaints.
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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

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financial regulation and IT applications, using specific terminology such as "instant payments," "settlement parties," "European directive," and "security requirements." The emphasis is on the technical and financial implications associated with the adoption of the regulation.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge of climate science terminology, clearly differentiating between natural and anthropogenic climate change. They understand the objective of the carbon allowance system, which is to incentivize the reduction of man-made carbon pollution.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the technical details of environmental health, employing terms such as "infra- and low-frequency acoustic energy" and "acoustic signature." They emphasize that the measurement methodology currently used in Estonia is unable to register the signature unique to wind generators. This knowledge is utilized to highlight the seriousness of health damages and the inadequacy of official standards.
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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

The speaker demonstrates a profound interest in the legal and practical application of the patient's advance directive, distinguishing between situations where the patient is conscious and unconscious. Technical questions are posed regarding the effective date of the law and the obligations of healthcare professionals upon locating the directive. A clear comparison is requested between the situation before and after the law's adoption, citing as examples an advance directive on paper or one marked on the hand.
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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 speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the specific issues of sports policy, highlighting problems such as the convoluted nature of income tax benefits for sports clubs, the wage disparity between coaches and cultural workers, and the limited selection of sports at Audentes. The scope of their knowledge also includes the topic of sports facility funding.
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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

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the classification of transgender athletes in international sports (rowing, fencing), using this as an analogy. There is no evidence of familiarity with the bill (588 SE) or economic topics. The expertise is focused on social rules and examples of their implementation.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of administrative and environmental law, detailing the accreditation of water sampling, the designation of wastewater collection areas, and the simplification of the borehole approval procedure. The argumentation employs technical terminology, such as "enabling provision" (or "authorization norm"), and refers to reducing the infringement of constitutional rights. The presentation relies on specific sources, including the positions of the Groundwater Commission and the analysis concerning constitutionality provided by the Law Office Sorainen.
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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

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of employment law and sanctions compliance, focusing on whistleblower protection mechanisms. He understands the complexity of implementing the law, emphasizing the need to balance employee protection with the prevention of malicious reports. He uses specific terminology when referring to the obligations of the investigative body.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge of the organization of government work and border management procedures, citing a commissioned threat assessment and the Government's improved understanding of the situation at the borders. They employ an argument grounded in institutional knowledge and a deliberate decision-making process, while simultaneously acknowledging the presenter's prior ministerial experience.
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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 speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the amendments to the Building Code and the Water Act, particularly concerning regulations for the construction of boreholes and requirements for groundwater protection. Technical terms such as "enabling provision," "principle of specificity" are used, and references are made to legal analyses to justify the need to expand the minister's right to establish drilling methods by regulation. The expertise also includes a detailed description of the legislative procedure.
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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 speaker shows awareness of the long-term character of the birth rate issue and the concrete steps the government is taking. They reference the analysis being prepared by the working group operating under the Minister of Social Protection, including its deadline (June), which demonstrates knowledge of the government's internal processes.
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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 demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomic linkages and government structures, referencing the launch of the Economic Cabinet. They are capable of connecting economic growth and security with social outcomes, citing the rise in the birth rate and sports as key examples.
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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 speaker demonstrates awareness of the history of Nordica receiving support from various governments and understands how the correctness of those decisions has changed over time. Furthermore, the speaker highlights knowledge regarding the potential overlap between the work of the Riigikogu investigative committee and law enforcement agencies in investigating malpractice. There are no references to technical data or statistics.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding sports funding (specifically gambling taxes and donation culture) and the statistics concerning youth dropping out of sports, pointing to a specific issue that arises after the age of 13. He utilizes administrative and political details, referencing the Estonian Olympic Committee's strategic plan and previous efforts to increase the number of physical education lessons. Furthermore, he highlights safety issues related to movement, citing traffic statistics and the lack of regulation (anarchy) in water transport.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge of international maritime law and specific geopolitical threats, such as Russia's shadow fleet and the destruction of critical infrastructure (cables). They refer to specific geographical locations (the Danish straits) and regional precedents (Denmark's actions).
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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.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding electoral law and voting rights criteria, connecting this knowledge with international alliances (NATO, EU). They are able to broaden the discussion beyond the initial draft, addressing the complex relationships between citizenship and political participation.
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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

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social security, utilizing specific terminology such as "reduced work capacity" and "social rehabilitation." Particular focus is placed on the details of the transition period (February 2027) and age limits (those over 16 years of age), seeking clarifications regarding the continuation of entitlements.
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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

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial aspects of implementing the law and in state budget planning. He/She uses specific data (up to 100,000 euros annually) and refers to the supervisory authority's assessment regarding the need for new positions (two).
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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

The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process and the technical aspects of water management, referencing specific terminology such as ODEX technology, the determination of groundwater reserves, and the certification of boreholes. The presentation relies heavily on clarifications provided by experts from the Ministry of Climate and the Environmental Board, offering detailed answers regarding the reduction of bureaucracy and laboratories for water quality assessment.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, precisely citing Section 68 and its subsection 3. The professional focus is directed toward the grammatical interpretation of the legal text (the singular form "question") and the application of procedural rules in the plenary hall.
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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

The speaker demonstrates competence on the subject of national defense and the organization of the Defense Forces, referencing assurances given by the leadership of the Defense Forces and the government regarding the primary mission of the troops. He/She is familiar with the working procedures of the National Defense Committee and utilizes information gathered from the media as a source for official statements.
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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 speaker demonstrates awareness of the scientific debate surrounding climate change, specifically referencing its anthropogenic nature and the reliability of the measurement data. They are also interested in alternative theories (e.g., the influence of solar activity) to better assess the actual impact of human activity in mitigating climate change. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the upcoming "Climate-Resilient Economy Act draft bill" and the current stage of its legislative process.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in the Riigikogu's legislative procedure, precisely citing Section 105 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act and its commentaries concerning the procedure for the second reading of the bill and the role of the rapporteur.
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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 speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure, noting that votes generally do not take place during the second reading. He/She also clearly distinguishes the procedural timeline for the draft Weapons Act and the State Budget Act, demonstrating awareness of legislative details.
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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

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of European Union policy and its geopolitical impact, drawing on specific economic research. To underscore this expertise, the work of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy is cited, along with specific data concerning the potential economic consequences for Germany should Russia prevail.
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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 presenter exhibits a high level of expertise regarding civil procedure law and the principles of legal certainty, making specific reference to the 2006 edition of the Code of Civil Procedure and the technical specifics concerning the possibility of revision (or extraordinary appeal). They elaborate on the legislative history of the draft act and its correlation with the subsequent discovery of particular materials, employing precise legal terminology throughout.
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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.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of child protection, labor law, and criminal records, citing the duty of care and the Equal Treatment Act. This expertise is evident in the identification of complex legal dilemmas that arise when implementing the draft law at the business level. Clarification is also sought regarding the substance of notification systems and how they can be improved.
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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

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the certification of adult education and training, utilizing terms such as "micro-credential program" and "certification." This expertise is evident in the focus placed on the cooperation between training institutions and employers, and the criteria used for measuring skills improvement.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise concerning vehicle registry data, the scrapping timetable, and waste management logistics. Specific figures (hypothetically 223,000 cars) and calculations (over 300 cars per day) are employed to highlight the issue of the system's preparedness. The analysis focuses on assessing the practical implications of the draft bill.
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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

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the technical details of lawmaking, addressing the relationship between draft legislation and explanatory memoranda, as well as their legal weight in judicial proceedings. He uses specific terminology, referring to the traditional secondary status of explanatory memoranda as legal documents.
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2024-09-09
The Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Jüri Jaanson

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

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