By Agendas: Ester Karuse

Total Agendas: 30

Fully Profiled: 30

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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic viewpoints indirectly relate to labor relations and the use of public funds, criticizing the Valga municipality for attempting to reduce teachers’ wages and for incurring court costs. The speaker supports guaranteeing teachers’ rights and work motivation, and criticizes the use of public money to dispute against teachers.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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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 economic perspective acknowledges banks' right to profit as private enterprises, but stresses that banking is a socially necessary and vital service that should be accessible regardless of pure business logic. It points to the banks' enormous profit figures, which were earned by providing services to the public.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic perspectives stress the need for state intervention to guarantee the accessibility of vital services, even when banks operate as private enterprises. Banking is viewed as a socially necessary service, indicating a preference for service availability over purely market logic, especially within the context of regional development.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on public sector staffing issues and motivation, stressing that specialized officials cannot simply be hired from the unemployment office. There is a demand for projections of concrete salary and incentive measures to address the internal security personnel's need for additional funding.
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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

Advocates for a fair and progressive tax policy, demanding the taxation of large corporations (Google, Facebook) and banks to ensure the permanent financing of national defense. They oppose raising the tax burden on working people (via VAT or income tax) and criticize the abolition of the income tax kink, which primarily favors higher-income individuals. They consider the government's policy irresponsible, as it increases both debt and the deficit.
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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.

Economic perspectives focus on the importance of effective market regulation and competition oversight to prevent infringements. Concerns are being raised that budget cuts to the Competition Authority may impact its ability to ensure fair competition.
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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 economic perspectives are indirect, as they cite criticism of the judicial system made by a prominent businessman (Heiti Hääl). This highlights concerns regarding the impact of the judiciary's reliability and unpredictability on the business environment.
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2025-05-22
Draft resolution amending the Riigikogu resolution "Resolution of the Riigikogu on the formation of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republics of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia" (646 OE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-14
Second reading of the draft law on accession to the statute of the Institute for International Democracy and Electoral Assistance (559 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

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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

Insufficient data
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and the efficient utilization of capital. The speaker criticizes a situation where the state has incurred costs (the purchase of trains) for a specific project that now threatens to fail, suggesting potential wasteful spending.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views emphasize the importance of physical banking infrastructure for regional development and residents’ livelihood. The speaker prefers a real service presence over digital solutions and pop-up offices, citing the need to ensure the availability of financial services in county centers.
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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.

There is insufficient data.
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2025-04-09
Draft law (559 SE) for the accession of the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

It supports foreign policy activities that are economically beneficial, highlighting that participation in IDEA has generated interest in Estonian digital solutions. The perspectives are focused on the economic gain derived from cultivating a positive international image.
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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

Data is scarce.
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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

Economic views regarding new taxes (the bank tax) are divided, as these measures harm banks and the availability of services. Regulations are preferred that would require banks to maintain a minimum level of direct service in county centers, prioritizing service availability over commercial interests.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

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

Data is scarce.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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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

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

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2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

Economic perspectives focus on mitigating regional inequality, recognizing significant differences in the economy, employment, and wage levels across various regions. The solution is seen as promoting financial literacy through education, which indicates support for long-term structural measures.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

There is too little data.
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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.

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

Economic perspectives heavily stress the necessity of active government intervention to halt the prolonged economic downturn. The key priority is jumpstarting the economy and ensuring the availability of concrete action plans that must be backed by the government.
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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

Strongly supports an export-oriented foreign trade policy, the attraction of investments, and innovation projects, while criticizing the government’s decision to withdraw from participating in the Osaka Expo. It is emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ task is to open doors for Estonian companies, which points to strong support for advancing business interests during an economic recession.
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2024-01-24
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (360 OE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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