By Agendas: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

Total Agendas: 33

Fully Profiled: 33

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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is currently on supporting and adopting the draft legislation (Bill 670 SE) to amend the Police and Border Guard Act. The objective is to establish a clear legal framework for the use of license plate recognition cameras, thereby resolving previous constitutional concerns and ensuring the transparent use of the data. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate for the bill.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The legislative focus is currently on amending Riigikogu decisions, specifically regarding a draft bill concerning the composition of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The speaker is introducing the bill on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative focus is Tax Reform Bill 645 SE, which addresses the simplified taxation of business income, the amendment of the Income Tax Act, and the repeal of the security tax. The speaker is a strong proponent, emphasizing the outcome achieved in securing the long-term financing of defense capabilities and simplifying the tax system.
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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 legislative focus is directed toward modernizing judicial proceedings and regulating new technology (AI). The objective is to determine what legislative or ethical frameworks are necessary both for mitigating risks and setting the timeline for AI adoption.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on supporting and monitoring the government-initiated administrative reforms and deregulation efforts. The objective is to stimulate the economy, highlighting the progress already achieved and inquiring about necessary additional measures.
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2025-05-19
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act § 4 (624 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act (Bill 624 SE), which the speaker supports. The primary action involves requesting clarifications regarding the financial impacts of implementing the draft bill and the obligations that will arise for businesses.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative priority is the procedural organization for the re-examination of the Act amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA). The speaker is acting as an information gatherer and process clarifier, requesting specific plans for further proceedings and the identification of the responsible committee.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Classified Information and Classified Foreign Information Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is Draft Bill 623 SE, which addresses state secrets, public procurement, and state fees. The speaker is tasked with explaining and affirming the bill's supporting objectives: namely, reducing bureaucracy and opening up the market.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is tied to the implementation report of the national long-term strategy, "Eesti 2035," and the accompanying economic assumptions. The speaker is acting as a questioner during the discussion of the report.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft resolution (576 OE) concerning the formation of the Riigikogu investigative committee, which addresses the security of e-voting. The speaker is taking the role of an interrogator, seeking to clarify both the political objective of the resolution’s initiator and the legal history of e-elections.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is at the strategic and potentially legislative level, inquiring about the national action plan concerning digital defense and the management of information warfare. The priority is ensuring national security on digital platforms.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on ensuring the constitutional compliance of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act, while actively participating in the discussion regarding the Chancellor of Justice's proposal. The objective is to gather information concerning the scope of the law's shortcomings.
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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 legislative focus is the substantive and procedural analysis of the Riigikogu decision draft (562 OE) concerning the closure of the border. The speaker’s role is to ask questions of the initiators of the draft bill and to clarify the details (exceptions) of its implementation.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Constitution (536 SE), particularly concerning suffrage and the status of holders of the 'gray passport.' The speaker supports the bill's provisions restricting the voting rights of citizens of aggressor states and demands a specific roadmap from the committee for abolishing the institution of the gray passport.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 570 SE, which addresses amendments to the Law on Churches and Congregations. The speaker's role is to determine whether the necessity for this bill arises from a failure to amend the organization's statutes or from issues related to its name.
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2025-02-19
Draft amendment to the Riigikogu decision "Decision of the Riigikogu, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, concerning the formation of the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Lithuania, and the Republic of Latvia" (577 OE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently at the administrative level, centering on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 577 OE, which concerns changes to the composition of the Baltic Assembly delegation. As a representative of the lead committee, the speaker is a strong proponent of the draft and is leading the proceedings, aiming to hold the final vote during the first reading.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is opposing the Centre Party's proposed Riigikogu draft resolution (535 OE) concerning the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, stressing the lack of proper analysis and the potential negative repercussions, while supporting the current system of advance corporate income tax.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward the mechanisms for implementing existing international agreements, particularly concerning the achievement of the defense spending percentage by European Union member states. The speaker is seeking solutions that would help ensure the fulfillment of these collective requirements.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft bill (528 SE) to amend the Law on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent of the bill, supporting their arguments by using a comparative analysis of practices in other European countries.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is the draft Constitutional Amendment Act (536 SE), which the speaker strongly supports. The focus is on justifying this bill from the perspective of security and the sense of justice.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is centered on supporting the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act and Other Acts (507 SE). The bill’s priorities include lowering the upper limit for parental benefits and abolishing the reduction of benefits when employment income is earned. The speaker strongly supports this draft act and requests its endorsement.
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2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (491 OE) on the amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe"

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on the Riigikogu’s organizational decisions and the administration of international delegations. The speaker is a key supporter and proponent of the swift passage of Draft Bill 491, which addresses changes to the composition of the PACE delegation and the holding of the final vote during the first reading.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

Data suggests participation in the discussion of a report, rather than the initiation or support of specific legislative bills. There is no legislative focus.
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2024-06-13
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Foreign Service Act and amending other related acts (Bill 353 SE)

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

The legislative focus is on the second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Foreign Service Act and Associated Amendments to Other Acts (353 SE). The priority is clarifying the social consequences and implementation measures of the draft act, with the speaker acting as the questioner.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on the debate regarding the Riigikogu's draft statement concerning the crisis of democracy in Georgia. The speaker's role is to bolster the substantive depth of the discussion by posing questions aimed at clarifying the international implications of the draft's subject matter.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is clearly centered on the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE). The speaker is interested in the subsequent oversight once the law takes effect and in mapping the current situation, taking on the role of an inquirer regarding the specifics of the bill's implementation.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Riigikogu draft statement (420 AE) concerning the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker is acting as a questioner, seeking to clarify the specific consequences that adopting the draft would have on the functioning of the churches.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft bill for the Sweetened Beverage Tax Act (418 SE) and the accompanying measures. The speaker is a supportive stakeholder who is seeking information on how the bill's objectives (reducing consumption) will be practically supported within the school environment.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the Minister of Health's action plans and responsibility for implementing the long-term strategy "Eesti 2035," rather than initiating specific bills.
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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and processing the Riigikogu declaration, "On the Return of Children Abducted by Russia to Ukraine." The speaker acts as the representative of the lead committee, ensuring the smooth and consensual progression of the draft resolution to the final vote without amendments.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on addressing R&D policy and associated structural issues (such as career models and salaries). The speaker stresses the necessity of political solutions that would enhance the appeal of a scientific career.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) draft resolution (104 DR), which concerns the removal of the Bronze Soldier statue from public space. The speaker's role is to raise questions regarding the legislative scope and selectivity of the resolution's initiator (EKRE).
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