By Agendas: Ester Karuse

Total Agendas: 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

The focus is overwhelmingly regional, concentrating on the educational issues facing Valga city and municipality. The speaker emphasizes their personal connection to Valga (having studied at Valga Basic School and Gymnasium) and demands that the state recognize and support Valga's ethnic diversity equally with Ida-Virumaa.
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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 regional focus is broad, covering both major centers (Tallinn, Harjumaa, Tartu, Pärnu) where competition is intense, and rural areas where schools are being closed down. A separate question was raised regarding the preferential treatment of young people from Tartu, indicating an interest in safeguarding the rights of local youth. The issue is perceived within both the urban and rural contexts.
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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 focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the issues facing Southeast Estonia, particularly Valga and Põlva counties, which lack brick-and-mortar bank branches. This has been presented as a significant regional policy issue, exemplified by the 15,000 residents of Valga municipality who face the necessity of driving 200 km. The speaker stresses that this is extremely important specifically for the people living in Southeast Estonia.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The regional focus is very strong, concentrating on the regions of South Estonia, particularly Valga and Põlva counties. The town of Valga is highlighted as a negative example regarding both the lack of banking services and poor basic school exam results. While the education crisis is addressed as a nationwide issue, regional examples remain front and center.
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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

There is a strong, personal regional focus on South Estonia and the city of Tartu. This focus emphasizes that importing Swedish murderers and rapists, coupled with the reassignment of police officers, poses a direct threat to local street safety. The speaker's personal origins in South Estonia are also noted.
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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

A strong regional focus is directed at Southeast Estonia and Valga, which are cited as areas with the lowest wages and limited access to services. Valga is also highlighted as an example where bank branches are being closed down consecutively, underscoring the loss of services in smaller communities.
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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 focus is clearly at the national level, dealing with the operation of Estonian competition supervision and the Competition Authority. There is no regional focus.
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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 focus is strictly national, centering on the overall structure of the Estonian judiciary and public perception.
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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

The focus is clearly international and regional, addressing the amendment of the composition of the delegation to the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Lithuania, and the Republic of Latvia.
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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

The speaker is heavily focused on regional issues, citing the situation involving Valga Basic School and the Valga municipal government as a prime example of the negative effect of ministry regulations at the local level. It was stressed that the new decrees created significant tension in Valga.
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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

The focus is clearly on international issues, as the accession to the statutes of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is being discussed. There are no references to local or regional issues.
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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 focus is on specific regional educational institutions (Kehtna Vocational Education Centre, Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School) and the nationwide representative organization for local governments (ELVL). Emphasis is placed on the importance of the opinions of the local community (Vana-Vigala) and local governments in the national reform.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is clearly aimed at the Rohuküla railway project, signaling a strong interest in developing infrastructure directed toward Western Estonia.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The emphasis is heavily regional, centering on the loss of services in Valga and Põlva counties. Particular attention is drawn to the situation in Valga, the county seat, where banking services are now entirely absent. The necessity of maintaining services specifically in these county seats is stressed.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on national administrative systems and the operations of central agencies (such as the Defence Resources Agency). There is no regional or local emphasis.
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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

The focus is on international relations and positioning Estonia as a globally recognized progressive state. Emphasis is placed on strengthening alignment with powerful Western nations to enhance security.
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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 emphasis is placed on national topics (citizenship and the constitution). However, to illustrate the social scope, a local comparison is employed, referencing the city of Valga to visualize the size of the 62,000-person group.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is very strong, centering on the loss of banking services in smaller towns and county seats. Specific emphasis is placed on the examples of Valga, Pärnu, Võru, and Narva, which are losing access to direct services.
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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.

The focus is clearly international, centering on the internal situation of the South Caucasus country Georgia and its pro-European aspirations. Estonia's role in supporting Georgia on the international arena is emphasized. There is no reference to local or domestic regional issues.
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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

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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 exclusively on the national level, addressing the government’s credibility and the quality of legislation more broadly. There are no references to specific regional problems.
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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 national, addressing constitutional rights and government policy concerning the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate operating in Estonia. There is no regional or local emphasis.
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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

The focus is strongly international, centering on Crimea and Ukraine, emphasizing their territorial integrity and supporting the international community. Estonia’s experience is utilized as a moral foundation for expressing solidarity with repressed peoples.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The focus is clearly regional, highlighting the Valgamaa origin and concern over regional development. Attention is centered on the disparities in employment and wage levels found outside of economic hubs and in rural areas.
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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.

The focus is clearly international and geopolitical, using the situation of the war in Ukraine as a direct example that Estonia must consider when developing nuclear energy. The necessity of consulting with other nations is emphasized, particularly those facing genuine threats stemming from a war situation.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is heavily placed on international relations and foreign policy, specifically concentrating on the developments between Georgia and the European Union. Estonia's role is viewed as a friend and ally to Georgia on the international stage, where there is a need to draw attention to issues concerning democracy.
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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.

The focus is distinctly international, covering Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the diplomatic reaction of Estonia and the European Union to the results of the presidential elections. Domestic or local issues are not covered.
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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.

The focus is entirely on the national level, analyzing the general state of the Estonian economy and the government's actions. There is no reference to specific regional or local topics.
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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

The focus is predominantly international and global, centering on European security, the war in Ukraine, and the vulnerability of the Baltic states. Specific geographical focuses include the USA (New York, San Francisco consulates), Japan (the Osaka Expo), and the Middle East crisis hotspot (the Gaza Strip). Emphasis is placed on protecting Estonian interests abroad and engaging Estonian communities in the USA.
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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

The focus is international, centering on Estonia's representation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and supporting the Estonian candidate on the international stage.
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