By Plenary Sessions: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
Total Sessions: 31
Fully Profiled: 31
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is one of strong support for the bill regulating the use of license plate recognition cameras, emphasizing the necessity of a clear and transparent legal framework. The speaker frames the provision of security as the state's primary obligation, prioritizing it above rights that exist merely on paper. The overall stance is results-oriented, focusing on enhancing the operational capacity of the relevant institutions.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is directed at the procedures for forming international parliamentary delegations. Support is being offered for the draft amendment to the Riigikogu decision concerning the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. A neutral and procedural approach is being maintained, which is nonetheless clearly policy-based.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position involves strong support for the ongoing tax reform, which is viewed as an investment in Estonia’s future and the strengthening of the economy’s foundations. The need for swift and bold decisions, reminiscent of the spirit of the 1990s, is emphasized. The primary focus is on economic stability and the long-term financing of defense capabilities, which is framed as a results-oriented and values-based approach (freedom, responsibility, a strong economy).
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The most crucial topic is the integration of artificial intelligence into the judicial system to accelerate the pace of proceedings. The stance taken is cautious and policy-driven, centering on the necessity of evaluating the legal, ethical, and practical risks associated with its implementation. Emphasis is placed on the need to ascertain a specific timeline for the deployment of this new technology.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The political stance strongly supports the government's activities, focusing on economic revitalization and solving practical problems. Emphasis is placed on increasing quotas for highly qualified foreign labor and actively working to reduce bureaucracy. This position is clearly results-oriented and policy-led.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is moderately supportive of the draft bill, describing it as welcome. The position is policy-based, focusing primarily on practical implementation questions and risk mitigation. The main concerns relate to the regulatory burden placed on businesses and the associated cost to the state budget.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on the procedural direction of the bill and clarity regarding the organization of future work. The questions center on which Riigikogu committee (the Constitutional Committee or the Legal Affairs Committee) will continue the debate on the bill, and whether church representatives will be re-involved in drafting the amendments. The stance is clearly policy- and procedure-centric, emphasizing the transparency of the process.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed toward the bill's impact on the business environment and the reduction of bureaucracy. The approach is policy-driven, seeking validation for the objectives of easing the regulatory burden. The stance is moderately supportive of measures that encourage new businesses to enter the market.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Attention is centered on the reliability and discrepancies within the government’s economic forecasts, calling into question the Ministry of Finance’s more optimistic assessment. The political focus is results-based, requiring clarification on the economic growth forecast and the factors driving it. The overall position is moderately questioning and directed toward the precision of economic planning.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most important topic is the security of e-elections and public trust. The speaker asks for the position of the other political party (the Center Party) regarding the complete abandonment of e-elections, while simultaneously noting the possibility of improving the system and enhancing security. The political framework is rather policy- and procedure-based, seeking factual information and clarity.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political focus is heavily on digital national defense and security, especially concerning the information warfare directed by Russia. The speaker raises a value-based question regarding the boundaries of free speech and responsibility, specifically as they relate to defending the state on digital platforms. The stance taken is strongly defensive and expresses deep concern regarding Estonia's security in the digital world.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is currently on the car tax issue and its impact on citizens. The speaker expresses concern regarding the tax's implementation, requesting data on appeals and special cases (such as people with disabilities), which indicates worry about the practical workability of the policy.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is currently on state border management and security. The speaker questions the role of the Riigikogu (Parliament) in proposing this measure to the government, stressing that the government likely already possesses the necessary authority to close the border for security reasons. This highlights concerns regarding procedural clarity and the limits of governmental competence, making the discussion centered more on policy and procedure.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily concentrated on issues of citizenship, integration, and suffrage. The speaker firmly opposes granting voting rights to citizens of aggressor states in local elections, but views the large number of grey passport holders as a significant problem. He stresses that elections are fundamentally a question of ideological principles and promotes increasing the state's trust in all residents of Estonia. These positions are strongly value-based, centering on trust and loyalty.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Both speakers are addressing procedural and organizational matters. The first speaker strongly supports changing the composition of the Baltic Assembly delegation, framing this political decision purely as a procedural framework. The second speaker focuses on obtaining clarifications regarding the non-amendment of the statutes and issues related to the name, thereby demonstrating an interest in ensuring agreements are honored.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the strong opposition to the Center Party's proposed temporary solidarity tax bill, which is deemed populist and unsubstantiated by analysis. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a stable tax environment and the permanence of the current banking tax (advance income tax), thereby defending the government's economic policy. The position is strongly policy- and results-based, advocating for the existing tax system as an already functioning solution. The Reform Party does not support the submitted bill.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily directed toward collective security and the defense of sovereignty. The speaker urgently stresses the necessity of ensuring that all European Union countries contribute the agreed-upon amount to defense, citing Russia's brutal aggression in Ukraine as the primary risk. This stance is value-based, underscoring the importance of understanding history and preventing the recurrence of past errors.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly objects to the specific draft law, branding it as populist and failing to enhance the quality of the Riigikogu's work. This stance is policy- and outcome-based, centered on the efficiency of parliamentary procedure. The primary focus is placed on the inherent lack of quality in the bill's content.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position strongly supports the bill under discussion, the aim of which is to ensure a sense of justice and security, rather than focusing on punitive measures. This stance is justified on a value-based foundation, specifically by focusing on explaining the necessity of the proposed legislation to the public.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The politician strongly supports lowering the cap on parental benefits and abolishing restrictions on earning income from work, justifying this by citing the need to streamline public finances and ensure a greater sense of fairness within society. Their approach is policy- and value-based, focusing specifically on the system's inefficiency in boosting the fertility rate. They hold the view that while the system must acknowledge parents' efforts on the career ladder, it must simultaneously work to reduce inequality.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on institutional governance and securing Estonia's representation within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The speaker strongly endorses the consensus decision made by the Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the change in the delegation's composition, stressing procedural correctness. The focus is strictly procedural and guarantees political continuity.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker's most important topics are the cost of living and the economic outlook for the future. The political focus is results-based, seeking confirmation of the preconditions for economic recovery and specific factors that would indicate economic growth in the coming years. The stance is moderately strong, emphasizing the necessity of knowing what awaits the people of Estonia.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The most striking issue is the vulnerability of the labor market position of spouses or registered partners of foreign service employees. The political attitude is moderately supportive, emphasizing the need to protect their standing against employment relationships that suffer due to frequent relocation. The focus is policy and measure-based, inquiring about specific steps to improve the situation.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The most crucial topic is Georgia’s participation in the European Partnership Project and its integration with the European Union. The political attitude is one of inquiry and concern, focusing on the impact of political events on international cooperation and the project’s continuation. This posture is clearly policy- and results-driven.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on ensuring the quality and oversight of childcare services. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of the policy and guaranteeing that compliance checks against the established criteria are secured once the law takes effect. The stance is primarily policy- and accountability-driven, seeking information regarding the effectiveness of the implementation.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is split between social issues, highlighting children's health in the school environment (reducing the consumption of sweetened beverages) and the concerns of Orthodox individuals regarding events surrounding the church. Both instances involve seeking information and solutions, which suggests a moderately policy- and value-based approach. The stance is aimed at supporting children's health and the stability of the faith community.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed toward the issue of youth dropping out of school, which is being treated as a national concern. The speaker directly links this problem to mental health and is demanding concrete action from the Minister of Health. This represents a policy- and results-driven approach aimed at finding solutions to a social crisis.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on international justice and the condemnation of Russia’s crimes in Ukraine. The speaker vigorously supports the Riigikogu’s statement calling for the return of deported children, stressing that such actions must never be silenced or overlooked under any circumstances. The stance taken is strong and moral, and the speaker expresses personal satisfaction that the Riigikogu is addressing the issue.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is firmly rooted in values and is centered on supporting Ukraine to achieve victory against the aggressor. We stress the necessity of standing firm against Russian propaganda and preserving the unity of democratic nations. There is unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, and we demand that the perpetrators of the crime of aggression be held fully accountable. Security and the defense of our values are prioritized over economic concerns.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is directed towards issues concerning scientific research and the motivation of young people. The need to analyze structural problems is highlighted, such as salary issues and the career model, which prevent young people from moving into science. The stance is concerned and policy-driven, seeking solutions to ensure the future generation of scientists.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is one of inquiry, focusing on the issue of historical monuments (the Bronze Soldier) and the selective activities of the EKRE faction. The stance is aimed at determining the justification for the other faction's actions, rather than supporting or opposing the substance of the policy itself.