By Agendas: Jaanus Karilaid

Total Agendas: 49

Fully Profiled: 49

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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding jobs and well-being outside of Harjumaa - the development of industry and production versus energy deficit (no. 768)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the deficit in jobs and well-being outside of Harju County. Particular emphasis is placed on the issues faced by businesses in Lääne County due to insufficient energy capacity, which is hindering production expansion and export potential. Regional inequality is the main theme.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the growth of employment and well-being outside Harju County. Specifically, Lääne County entrepreneurs, who are suffering from an energy shortage, are cited as an example, underscoring the importance of regional well-being.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It focuses purely on national security and legislation in Estonia, while also covering international ramifications, such as the actions of the Moscow Patriarch and the war in Ukraine. A specific local or regional focus is absent.
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2025-06-11
Regional inequality

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The focus is clearly on regional disparities within the country, highlighting the inequality between the major hubs of Tallinn and Tartu and the rest of Estonia. The Rohuküla railway is specifically emphasized as a regional project, indicating interest directed towards Western Estonia.
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2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on national defense policy and international cooperation, citing the necessity of involving "strategic partner countries" in the replenishment of stocks. A specific regional or local focus is absent.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is distinctly national, addressing the quality of lawmaking, judicial reform, and the reduction of bureaucracy nationwide. Although the risk is mentioned that specialization might require judges to travel across Estonia from one courthouse to another, this remains a systemic, rather than a regional, emphasis.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national policies and their impact on Estonian society as a whole, including the implementation of criminal policy and socio-economic measures. Specific regional or local issues are absent.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly regional, concentrating exclusively on local government (LGO) aspects and whether the council retains the right of veto over what happens "on its territory."
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2025-05-07
Ferry connections to the major islands

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

A strong regional focus is directed toward the needs of Saaremaa and the islanders. The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of connections between the major islands, demanding priority for the Saaremaa residents.
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2025-05-07
The expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is national, but it emphasizes acute regional problems outside Harju County. Specifically highlighted are Saaremaa, Läänemaa, Southern Estonia, and Southeastern Estonia, where the lack of power capacity hinders the expansion of industry and the creation of new jobs.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national security and international relations concerning the Moscow and Constantinople Patriarchates. The Pühtitsa Convent is mentioned as a specific regional reference regarding its right to withdraw from the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is heavily placed on national security and the geopolitical level, involving an analysis of Russia's strategic objectives and referencing the history of the Soviet occupation. There is also mention of Latvia's similar legislative processes concerning the Moscow Patriarchate.
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2025-02-26
Confusing energy policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The focus is at the national level (Estonian energy policy, economic revitalization, and the nuclear power plant project). The international focus is restricted to comparisons with the Nordic countries, especially Finland, in order to highlight the unreasonably high cost of electricity prices in Estonia.
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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 focus is purely at the national level, addressing constitutional amendments, the value of citizenship, and national security. The international context is also mentioned regarding the travel rights of gray passport holders within the European Union and the Russian Federation.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The strong regional focus is on rural areas, stressing that the car tax will hit people in rural areas the hardest. This points to concerns about regional inequality, which is caused by the tax and the lack of adequate public transport alternatives.
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2025-01-21
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is clearly aimed at rural areas and their economic situation, specifically highlighting the competitiveness issues faced by "rural entrepreneurs."
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on national issues, encompassing national defense, the security debate, state budget policy, and the energy sector. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-01-15
Rail investments

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The regional focus is highly specific, centered on the Tallinn–Haapsalu–Rohuküla railway line, and explicitly names locations such as Turba, Ellamaa, and Risti. This indicates a strong interest in developing the infrastructure of Western Estonia.
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2024-12-18
Funding for cultural institutions

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The regional focus is very strong, centering on the inadequate coverage of Läänemaa and Hiiumaa news by the national public broadcaster. The speaker emphasizes that these regions are being "left out in the cold" (or "getting the short end of the stick") due to the budget cuts, and their correspondent has to cover an excessively large area.
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2024-12-18
Guardians of the Economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

A strong regional focus is placed on Läänemaa and Hiiumaa, emphasizing the infrastructure needs of these areas (the Haapsalu railway) and the importance of media coverage (a dedicated special correspondent). Investments are also required in the electrical capacity necessary to develop production in rural areas.
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2024-12-17
Overview by the Government of the Republic of Estonia on the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on international and European Union level financial matters, concentrating on the stability support provided to Greece and the activities of the ESM.
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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 focus is entirely national, addressing Estonia's economic recession, tax policy, and the funding of the national judicial system. Specific regions are not mentioned; instead, the focus is on nationwide crime indicators and the socio-economic situation as a whole.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is purely national, concentrating on the protection of the Estonian state and language, and state legislative mechanisms.
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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 focus is at the national level (Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) and the international level (EU and Russian Federation travel rights). Regional focus is lacking.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The focus remains on the national economy and energy policy, though strong international comparisons are drawn. Specific examples cited include Lithuania's economic growth, as well as Finland's lower energy costs for businesses and its investment programs.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is purely national, covering Estonia's economic outlook, competitiveness, and the government's actions. Reference is made to the general observations about the Estonian economy provided by the director of the Institute of Economic Research.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

A strong regional focus is directed toward municipalities in peripheral areas, emphasizing concern over the reduction of funding for the equalization fund and extracurricular education. Criticism from the infrastructure association regarding insufficient road maintenance financing is also highlighted, which directly impacts the local living environment and economy.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the national economic direction and its impact, but the local level is used as empirical evidence of government failure. Mayors of rural municipalities and village elders are mentioned as those who perceive the negative impact of government policy on the local living environment.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, concentrating on Estonia’s internal security and electoral laws. The status of Russian citizens residing in Estonia and questions regarding their loyalty are addressed. Regional or local focus is not mentioned.
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2024-10-23
Red symbolism in public spaces

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The specific focus is on the Tallinn area, referencing the symbol of aggression located on Tartu Road, opposite the Stockmann department store. However, the issues being addressed (symbolism and citizenship) are national and security-political in nature.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act (432 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is primarily on the national level (the state of the Estonian economy, state treasury revenues) and international comparisons, highlighting Lithuania's economic growth as an exemplary model. The utilization of European Union structural funds is also mentioned (e.g., Rail Baltic to Pärnu), criticizing this as the government's sole activity.
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2024-09-18
Economic Competitiveness

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is placed on Estonia's national economic policy and industrial development. This is analyzed through robust international and regional comparison, utilizing Lithuania's economic growth as both a direct example and a basis for criticism aimed at the Estonian government.
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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 focus is solely national and institutional, concentrating on the quality of work and funding of the Riigikogu, the Government of the Republic, ministries, and constitutional institutions.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The focus is clearly on international issues and topics concerning state sovereignty, particularly relations between Estonia and the Russian Federation. The issue of Crimea and the territorial integrity of Ukraine are mentioned, which gives the focus a broad international dimension. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is primarily on national economic and taxation issues that affect the entire country. The regional focus is demonstrated through a comparative analysis of the road conditions in Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, highlighting the status of Estonian roads as a cornerstone of economic policy.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The focus is on national and international issues, including stimulating the Estonian economy, the demographic crisis, and funding NATO defense plans. The speaker stresses the necessity of reducing economic reliance on Finland, Sweden, and Germany by shifting attention toward domestic solutions.
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing state budget deficits and government financial management as a whole. Attention is directed toward nationwide deficits in social welfare and healthcare.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is on national legislation pertaining to local government council elections and issues of suffrage. Specific regional projects or communities are not being highlighted, although the topic directly affects local politics.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is exclusively on national issues, covering the State Fees Act, the general state of the Estonian economy, and people's purchasing power. There is no reference to specific regional or international topics.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

There is insufficient information.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and the Amendment of Other Associated Acts (384 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national economic environment and maintaining its attractiveness, alongside issues related to the transposition of the European Union directive. There are no references to specific local or regional topics.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (the activities and websites of government institutions) and the level of international security and relations (the confiscation of Russian assets).
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2024-04-10
Local Governments and Regional Policy

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is strongly on regional policy and local governments, especially those outside major centers. It is emphasized that the government's understanding is based solely on data from large local governments (Tallinn, Viimsi, Rae municipality), ignoring the actual situation of other local authorities.
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2024-04-03
Strong Society

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is heavily on national security and the international context, particularly Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine and its impact on Estonia's internal security. The status and rights of Russian citizens in Estonia are addressed. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-03-20
Completion of the War of Independence Monument on Hiiumaa

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing Hiiumaa's distinctiveness as the only county lacking a monument to the War of Independence. The speaker supports a specific local project and the initiative of the Hiiumaa community, highlighting the role played by the local county governor and citizens.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing Estonia's economic downturn and the government's actions. There are no references to specific regions or local issues.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus remains strictly national, centered on Estonia's economic landscape, budget, and tax revenue. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the state is currently living "hand to mouth" and the necessity of achieving economic growth. Specific regional or local issues are not addressed.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning the construction of indoor football arenas (No. 498)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient information.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data. The focus is solely on national legislation, the functions of the parliament, and the activities of the ministries.
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