By Agendas: Madis Kallas

Total Agendas: 72

Fully Profiled: 72

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2025-10-15
Cultural Workers' Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The political focus is on the insufficient raising of the minimum wage for cultural workers with higher education and the prioritization of this topic. The speaker strongly supports the wage increase, stressing that the issue is fundamentally about setting political priorities, drawing a comparison to the advocacy for teachers' salaries. A proposal was also presented to consider merging the Ministry of Education and Culture to ensure greater attention is paid to the cultural sector.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is currently on lowering food prices, which is seen as a crucial socio-economic objective for the Estonian people. The speaker strongly supports this goal but criticizes the political fixation on who gets credit for the initiative, stressing that the focus needs to be on the solution itself. The political stance is geared towards achieving results and easing the cost of living for the public.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance is critical and policy-driven, focusing on the administrative impact of the amendments to the Planning Act (Bill 683 SE). The speaker stresses that the draft bill simplifies the construction of various energy facilities (nuclear power plants, oil shale power plants), not just wind farms. The primary concern relates to the effect that the adoption of the law will have on the workload and operations of the Land and Spatial Planning Authority.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

This political stance targets structural criticism of the remit of the Minister of Social Affairs, arguing that the minister's portfolio is too broad and hinders in-depth focus. The core issue highlighted is the escalating problems concerning youth health (vaping, mental health, the impact of AI), necessitating additional funding and projects for resolution. The position is strongly policy- and results-driven, underscoring the need for immediate intervention.
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2025-10-08
Special Social Care

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The speaker adopts a firm stance regarding the crisis in special welfare services, highlighting staff overload, low wages, and unequal access to these services. The political focus is squarely on the government's actions and accountability, demanding that the Prime Minister clearly articulate the problem and propose a solution. The position is strongly results-oriented, concentrating on deficiencies in the system's performance.
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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 political position is strongly oriented toward supporting regional policy, particularly concerning the redistribution of pension income tax to benefit areas with shrinking and aging populations. The speaker supports this measure and stresses the efficacy of the policy implementation, focusing specifically on the budgetary impact on local government financing. This position is clearly policy-driven and results-oriented.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus centers on education funding and raising teachers' salaries, particularly increasing the support fund allocated to local municipalities for kindergarten teachers. There is also a strong emphasis on the need to elevate the teaching profession, differentiating between qualified and unqualified educators and granting teachers greater authority in school operations. This stance is firmly rooted in policy and values, demanding stable, long-term solutions to prevent annual disputes.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance centers on the organization and accessibility of the education system, particularly the availability of upper secondary school places close to home. A strong viewpoint, framed as a question, is presented, demanding an analysis of the importance of regional schools (such as those in Saaremaa) in crisis prevention. The focus is on results-based management and mapping the regional disparities in education.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is currently on performance-based analysis and the quality of the education system. The speaker stresses that disparities in exam results are not due to children's inherent abilities, but are likely caused by systemic issues, particularly concerning teacher qualifications. This stance is aimed at finding solutions and demanding specific analyses from the minister.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of clearly defining the roles of the state and local municipalities in the funding and organization of school meals. They actively support finding solutions that would allow prioritizing local and organic food producers in procurement processes. This stance is strongly policy- and solution-driven, focusing on administrative clarity and practical implementation.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The political stance is initially supportive, commending the minister's presentation concerning regional and agricultural affairs, but quickly turns critical regarding the outcomes of a specific policy—namely, regional flight ticket prices. The assessment centers on performance-based evaluation, noting that the revenue generated for the state is disproportionate to the corresponding decline in passenger volume. The speaker calls for the policy to be reversed, signaling moderate resistance to the ineffective price increases.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The speaker is focusing on identifying the underlying reasons for the draft legislation, by asking whether the amendments stem from new European Union requirements concerning the handling of batteries and accumulators, or from Estonian domestic practice. The position taken is investigative and policy-driven, highlighting the significance of the legislative source. The objective is to clarify whether this constitutes the transposition of a mandatory EU directive or a reform initiated by Estonia itself.
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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 political focus is strongly directed towards regional policy and ensuring access to public services in every corner of Estonia, emphasizing that this represents the daily lives of people, not just mere statistics. The speaker firmly supports the approach taken by the Chancellor of Justice, which provides solutions to problems rather than simply limiting itself to pointing out mistakes. The primary objective is to guarantee rights and services, including education and healthcare, regardless of where people live, and this represents a deeply policy- and value-driven approach. He/She stresses that the state must be able to answer the question of "why" something is being demanded.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The political position centers on guaranteeing the availability of upper secondary education in Saaremaa, opposing national reform plans that could potentially jeopardize Orissaare Gymnasium. This stance is specifically aimed at preserving this particular educational institution to prevent young people from moving to the mainland. The focus is primarily on the effectiveness of the policy and maintaining the local living environment.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The main focus is on educational inequality, which is considered a deepening problem throughout Estonia. The political stance is strongly pro-reform, demanding clear steps from the ministry (improving exam results) and emphasizing the critical role of accessible extracurricular activities in preventing social problems. The framework of the issue is strongly policy- and value-based, centered on ensuring equal opportunities.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The political focus is currently on educational and regional inequality, particularly concerning the standardization of teachers' salaries nationwide. This stance is strongly geared toward systemic changes aimed at reducing salary dependence on student numbers and ensuring teachers receive 1.2 times the average Estonian salary. Furthermore, concerns about wage disparities are being extended to other groups of local government employees. The policy is clearly value-driven and focused on achieving greater regional parity.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The political emphasis is on expanding financial supervision from the institutional level toward individual consumer protection. The speaker supports moderately strong intervention, aiming to leverage the authority of the Financial Supervision Authority to mitigate the problems associated with consumer and quick loans, which affect tens of thousands of Estonians. The framing is results-oriented, asking how a regulatory authority can effectively resolve a social problem.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The central theme revolves around the financing of national defense and ensuring public trust through the transparency of defense expenditures. The speaker stresses that maintaining trust is crucial during challenging times, which is why he strongly advocates for the implementation of additional parliamentary oversight of defense spending. The emphasis is more on a procedural and outcome-based approach (improving public perception).
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political position on the issue of foreign labor is balanced, recognizing both the positive economic impact and the problems associated with the failure of state screening. The focus is on the effectiveness of the policy and the necessity of ensuring that only skilled workers come to Estonia. The stance is moderately critical of the state's inability to filter out unsuitable individuals.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political position heavily focuses on regional policy and the protection of rural life, stressing that evaluations should not be made by people unfamiliar with rural life. The speaker strongly criticizes the impact of transport costs (specifically, the rise in ferry ticket prices) on the loan market and the cost of living on the islands, directly linking this to banking services. The framing of this position is both performance-based (criticizing the actions of the Centre Party) and values-based (defending rural life).
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political stance focuses on end-of-life regulations and the further consideration of assisted suicide. The speaker is keen on researching international practices and seeking input from countries where this issue has progressed more rapidly. The position is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of finding medical and regulatory solutions appropriate for Estonia.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The political focus is on reducing educational and regional inequality, stressing the necessity of ensuring fair compensation for school and kindergarten teachers, tied to the national average wage. The speaker strongly advocates for national measures (such as an additional coefficient or grants to local municipalities) to mitigate this inequality. These positions are strongly policy-driven, focusing on rectifying specific support mechanisms and addressing deficiencies in budget planning.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political position strongly focuses on the necessity of addressing the attacks proliferating in the digital realm, emphasizing the financial and other damages, amounting to millions, inflicted upon the Estonian people. The speaker is critical of the commission's decision not to support the draft legislation and demands clarification regarding institutional accountability. The position is clearly oriented towards the protection of citizens and calls for institutional responsibility.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Both speakers express moderate support for the draft bill concerning teacher certification and the career model, viewing it as generally welcome. Their focus is policy-driven, centering on implementation details such as the funding mechanisms for unqualified teachers and the valuing of qualified educators. They are seeking clarity regarding the rights and financial risks of local municipalities upon the adoption of the bill.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position strongly supports strengthening workers' rights and trade unions. The speaker opposes the draft bill (602 SE) because, in their assessment, it moves towards restricting freedoms and rights, which contradicts the practices of democratic nations. The stance is value-based, emphasizing the obligation of democratic states to value their workers.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is strongly opposed to Draft Bill 632 SE, which concerns the reform of judicial administration. The primary objection arises from the elimination of parliamentary oversight and the democratic filter regarding the courts' budget and management, a development deemed both incorrect and risky. The speaker stresses that political responsibility, particularly concerning regional policy matters, must remain with politicians, not judicial officials. This position is deeply rooted in policy and values, focusing squarely on democratic accountability.
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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 moderately supports the welcome aspects of the sports law bill (sports ethics, compensation for referees) but sharply criticizes the ministries' failure to resolve a bureaucratic issue that compels sports clubs to establish parallel sports schools in order to receive tax benefits. The political focus is aimed at reducing the administrative burden and simplifying the operations of sports organizations. He finds it extremely regrettable that this "ridiculous bureaucratic situation" could not be resolved.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is heavily focused on reducing regional inequality and ensuring fairness in the funding of local municipalities. The speaker strongly supports eliminating kindergarten fees nationwide, funded by the state budget, viewing this as a responsible and regionally balancing measure. The political framework is strongly value-based, emphasizing justice and equality.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The political stance centers on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of proceedings under the Competition Act. The speaker opposes the current solution, which mandates retaining two separate procedures (administrative and criminal), arguing that this dual track is both more costly and time-consuming. The position is heavily procedural, emphasizing the necessity of dispelling any doubts concerning business interests.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the legislative process (specifically, the amendment of the Traffic Act) and the government's agenda. The approach is fact-finding and procedural, involving an examination of the ministry's past actions and whether the government plans to introduce a bill on this matter itself.
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2025-06-04
The coping of Estonian people

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political focus remains on improving the livelihood of the Estonian people and critically assessing the government's performance in this area. The speaker takes a strong position regarding the interpretation of tax policy (the tax hump, progressive income tax), refuting the Prime Minister's misconception. This stance is rather outcome-oriented and demands concrete steps from the government to fulfill the promises made in the coalition agreement.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The political position is strongly focused on separating the regional airports (Pärnu, Tartu, Kuressaare, Kärdla) from the unified business logic and cost structure of Tallinn Airport. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of treating airports that fulfill a regional aspect separately from the airport that operates purely on commercial grounds. The proponent considers it incorrect that airports fulfilling a regional function share the same cost line as the commercially operated airport.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance is strongly focused on criticizing the government's inaction regarding the Pihlakodu case and the broader context of nursing home safety. The speaker stresses the necessity of launching a further investigation to alleviate significant public frustration, thereby prioritizing state accountability and justice. This is a robust, results-oriented critique that demands immediate action.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance centers on maintaining the regional education network, specifically opposing the potential closure of Orissaare Gymnasium. This position is strongly motivated by local needs and relevant data (the number of basic school graduates), emphasizing the necessity of alleviating local fear and uncertainty.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political position is moderately supportive regarding the transition of qualification requirements for youth workers, viewing the ultimate aim (professional certification) as welcome. However, the speaker simultaneously casts doubt on the proposed length of the transition period (four to five years), asking for clarification regarding its justification. The focus remains on the details and efficiency of policy implementation.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political position centers on the financial control and allocation of the supplementary budget (651 SE). The speaker adopts a moderately questioning tone, stressing that the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture’s share of the budget is relatively small. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the necessity of covering the public transport deficit before summer, which points toward a policy and results-based framework.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political focus is on improving the processes for developing renewable energy and addressing the issue of energy production capacity. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of adopting successful models that ensure citizen engagement and address public concerns, thereby allowing processes to move forward more peacefully. This represents a policy-driven approach aimed at finding practical solutions to prevent social conflicts.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political platform focuses heavily on environmental protection and the sustainable use of natural resources, stressing that the current situation in Estonia is unacceptable. The speaker demands stability from the government, criticizing the turnover of four ministers and three ministries over the last three years. The stance is value-driven, emphasizing that nature does not need humanity; rather, we need nature and the environment.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political focus is on the importance and protection of environmental issues, stressing that they must be vigorously defended. The speaker expresses support for the new Minister of the Environment, wishing them success in this highly responsible role. The platform is policy-driven, focusing on forest protection management and the compensation mechanisms offered to citizens.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding potential amendments to the Arms Act (No. 755)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The political stance is heavily focused on public safety and the regulation of imitation firearms (such as starting pistols). The speaker highlights the concern that these items cause confusion and fear in public spaces, primarily because law enforcement cannot distinguish them from actual weapons. Furthermore, this position calls for data collection to assess whether the situation is deteriorating or improving, particularly regarding weapon use among youth.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political focus centers on the accessibility and affordability of the ferry connection, with strong support for preventing any rise in ticket prices. The speaker criticizes the minister for overturning the previous government’s decision to expand the discount for permanent residents. This position is policy-driven, highlighting the necessity of alleviating the concerns faced by island inhabitants.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is strongly opposed to the deepening of regional inequality, which stems from the vocational education reform and the threat of closure facing the Vana-Vigala school. The necessity for concrete steps and targeted solutions is emphasized to ensure the viability of settlements and prevent irreversible negative impacts on the region. The political framework is value-based and policy-driven, demanding greater responsibility from the state for regional development.
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2025-04-23
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The most prominent issue is student welfare, with the speaker urgently demanding an increase in the amounts of study grants and a change in the eligibility criteria. The stance strongly supports social assistance, stressing that the current rates are outdated and are creating a difficult situation for thousands of young people. The political framework is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the inefficiency of existing systems.
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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 political position is a strong advocate for culture and sports, highlighting their marginalization in the national focus and constant postponement ("always tomorrow"). The speaker urgently demands that social guarantees and competitive wages be ensured for cultural workers, citing the constitutional obligation regarding the preservation of the nation and its culture. The stance is both value-based (self-determination, cultural richness) and results-oriented (the need for regular state support to achieve medal victories).
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2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political platform is fiercely critical of the government’s actions, which are worsening citizens’ livelihoods and highlighting the debt-ridden existence faced by every third Estonian. The core position is opposition to changes in education policy (specifically, making a second higher education degree tuition-based), arguing that this impedes lifelong learning and exacerbates economic difficulties. The critique’s framework is strongly results-oriented, emphasizing the negative socio-economic repercussions.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political position is strongly focused on national defense and security issues, supporting the revocation of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states. This is a value-based stance that the speaker has repeatedly expressed publicly. In addition to the substantive support, emphasis is also placed on procedural correctness and ethical conduct within the Riigikogu chamber.
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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 political focus is on amending the constitution to prohibit citizens of aggressor states from voting in local elections. The Social Democrats strongly support this position, emphasizing a values-based framework where the participation of Putin supporters in elections is unacceptable. They advocate for swift action so that the amendment can take effect in time for this autumn's local elections. This stance is motivated by security values and the continuation of the war in Ukraine.
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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 political focus is twofold: elite sports as a unifying force for the nation, and improving children's physical activity habits for the sake of public health. The most resolute stance is a value-based opposition to allowing athletes from aggressor states (Russia and Belarus) onto the international arena, emphasizing that "bloody medals cannot even be a subject for discussion." Concrete solutions and the issue of financing are supported, moving from discussions to actions. The position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the principle of "one for all, and all for one."
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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 political emphasis is placed on comparing the critical infrastructure protection legislation with that of neighboring countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden). The approach is policy-driven, seeking clarity on whether Estonia is moving ahead of others with its legislation or harmonizing its regulations. The current stance is moderately supportive, but a comparative analysis is required before adopting a final position.
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is on the consequences of implementing the law, particularly concerning regional fairness and the distribution of the environmental burden (Ida-Virumaa), as well as public involvement procedures (S2). The stance is moderately inquisitive and concerned, highlighting the need to ensure that new laws do not exacerbate existing regional inequality. The questions are directed at the logic of policy implementation and its impact.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The political stance strongly supports the acceleration of procedural processes and the consolidation of the justice and digital sectors under the purview of a single minister. This support is viewed as highly promising and welcome, with a particular emphasis on improving administrative efficiency through digital solutions. The position is clearly results-oriented and policy-driven.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The politician strongly supports the amendments to the Excise and Tax Law (510 SE), justifying them by citing the necessity of covering expenditure requirements and making the Estonian state better. This stance is policy- and results-based, emphasizing that tax increases are not an end in themselves, but rather a means to achieve broader national objectives. The speaker categorically rejects accusations regarding the increase in land tax and the creation of jobs for insiders.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker, on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, supports the draft act amending the Government of the Republic Act (505 SE), emphasizing its positive impact on regional policy and the decentralization of state governance. This position is strongly value-based, focusing on the necessity of forceful intervention to reduce the regional gap and halt the negative consequences of urbanization. The strengthening of the field of population protection under the Ministry of the Interior is also considered important.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is directed toward transparency and ministerial accountability in the budgetary process. The speaker emphasizes the need to receive all requested answers to ensure the thoroughness of the legislative work. The position is procedural and results-oriented, concentrating on the accessibility of information regarding government activities.
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2024-11-19
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker strongly supports the creation of the Land and Space Agency (MaRu), emphasizing the need for more integrated spatial planning and better regional policy. This position is policy-based, focusing on the modernization of public administration and the better leveraging of data ( including artificial intelligence) to solve the problems of urban sprawl and the quality of the living environment. The decision is presented as a long-term, cross-coalition development that began already in 2018.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The political stance centers on supporting the administrative reform, with the goal of consolidating expertise (for instance, within the geological service) and reducing duplication. It also stresses the necessity of providing specialized support to local municipalities, a role that the Land and Spatial Planning Agency should fulfill. These positions are geared toward policy implementation and enhancing administrative efficiency, while simultaneously criticizing the prolonged dragging out of the process.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The political position is strongly supportive of decentralization, emphasizing the need to grant local municipalities (LMs) greater decision-making power in setting land tax rates. The speaker confirms that this measure has received a great deal of positive feedback from LM leaders, indicating that policy is being shaped based on local-level expectations.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Sports Act, which is viewed as an inevitable response to a rapidly changing world. The focus remains on a value-based approach, emphasizing the expanded incorporation of sports ethics into the legislation and the development of clean sports within Estonia. Furthermore, there is support for reducing administrative regulations to simplify procedures wherever feasible.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political focus centers on internal security and the issue of suffrage, firmly advocating for the disenfranchisement of pro-Putin individuals. This stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the need to protect pro-Estonian citizens who are actively working against the Russian regime. The politician is demanding concrete solutions ahead of the 2025 local elections, as the current situation is unacceptable.
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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 political focus is directed towards understanding the historical background and the original legislative intent behind the implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure. The speaker examines whether, 20 years ago, any risks or additional burdens on the courts were anticipated, signaling concern regarding the system's functionality. The approach is investigative and policy-driven, centering on the specifics of the law's application.
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2024-09-25
Draft Law Amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports the draft bill, which aims to restrict searches of Land Register data based on personal identification codes or names, in order to prevent data misuse and bulk queries. The political stance is geared toward protecting security and the inviolability of private life, reacting to specific incidents where data has been abused. The framing of this position is clearly policy- and security-based.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political stance heavily focuses on regional inequality and the centralized decision-making processes concentrated in Harju County. The speaker vigorously supports relocating state agency jobs outside of Tallinn or continuing the model of officials conducting fieldwork, aiming to mitigate regional economic and social disparities. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, underscoring the necessity of placing decision-makers in more remote areas.
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2024-07-29
Third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The political stance is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act (443 SE), which is viewed as the first step toward reducing regional inequality and settling a long-standing debt. The most significant problem is identified as Estonia's unbalanced development, resulting from the concentration of tax revenue in and around Tallinn and Tartu. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, underscoring the necessity of taking concrete action.
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2024-06-14
First Reading of the Draft Act (457 SE) on the Amendment of the Government of the Republic Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (Reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Board)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The political position involves strong support for the reorganization of the Land Board (Maa-amet) into the Land and Spatial Agency (MaRu), with the aim of reducing fragmentation and enhancing unified capacity. This support is justified by the need to better leverage spatial data and create a better living environment for everyone, both in rural and urban areas. This is a policy- and results-based approach focused on improving the quality of state services.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

The political stance is one of strong support for increasing the autonomy and decision-making power of local governments (LGAs), emphasizing trust in all 79 LGAs. The draft bill aims to provide local governments with opportunities without imposing additional obligations, allowing them to independently decide on the ceiling for land tax increases. Furthermore, we support maintaining the percentage rate for agricultural land taxation at the current level to avoid placing an excessive burden on farmers and foresters.
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2024-06-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports the processing of the draft act amending the Income Tax Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, deeming it extremely important. Their focus is on procedural correctness and substantive debate, emphasizing that all critical topics were raised and answers were provided. The political stance is primarily policy- and procedure-based.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The political focus is currently directed toward amendments to the Emergency Situation Act, underscoring the importance of this issue at both the national and European Union levels. The speaker's stance is procedural and policy-driven, centering on the necessity of more robust inclusion of local governments (LG) in future crisis management efforts.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The political emphasis is directed toward monitoring regional inequality and the distribution of domestic wealth in the context of international investment decisions. The speaker emphasizes that when making investments, attention should be paid to how national wealth or GDP is distributed within the country, referencing the importance of domestic equity. The stance is policy- and criteria-based.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political position strongly supports increasing the financial autonomy and decision-making freedom of local governments through an amendment to the Land Tax Act. This stance is framed by a value-based approach, emphasizing trust in local leaders and the principle of proximity. The goal is also to reduce regional inequality by granting local councils greater decision-making authority.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The most prominent issue is increasing economic productivity through improved state efficiency and supporting entrepreneurs. This position is results-oriented, stressing the need to accelerate processes and enhance communication between state agencies, local authorities, and businesses. Significant focus is also placed on the analysis of regional development strategies.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political focus is on the successful implementation of the reorganization of social welfare institutions. The speaker assesses the restructuring process of the Sõmera institution, located in Saaremaa, as generally highly successful and seeks confirmation that similar positive results are being achieved in other institutions, thereby emphasizing the effectiveness of the policy.
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2024-05-08
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Finance on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" (including an overview of public service development trends in 2022 and 2023)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Representing the Social Democrats, the speaker stresses the necessity of maintaining state budget stability while simultaneously opposing deep cuts. Instead, they support considering new taxes, particularly a national defense levy. A strong focus is placed on developing the public service sector, reducing staff turnover, and mitigating regional disparities in the allocation of EU resources and job opportunities. The political framework is heavily oriented towards improving administrative policy and ensuring regional equity.
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