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

Education is a central social issue, emphasizing the need to ensure equal opportunities and support children affected by stress, low self-esteem, and the language barrier (poor command of the national language). It also stresses monitoring and ensuring compulsory education is fulfilled until the age of 18, and supporting catch-up systems for those who fall behind.
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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 core social issue revolves around the accessibility of education and equal opportunities, stressing that education must serve as the foundation for the future of our youth. Furthermore, the state’s obligation to guarantee a school placement for fulfilling compulsory education until the age of 18 is highlighted. The speaker stresses that young people must be afforded fair opportunities.
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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 main social focus is on protecting the elderly and addressing the lack of digital inclusion, emphasizing that not every person is required to own a computer, internet access, or a smartphone. The absence of physical offices is directly linked to the vulnerability of older people to scam calls and financial fraud, which the speaker considers to be a moral problem.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The main social issues are access to education and social inclusion. Emphasis is placed on the need for in-person banking services for the elderly and people with mobility issues. Additionally, focus is placed on the mental well-being of young people who suffer due to the competitive nature of high school admissions and exam failures, which leads to stress and low self-esteem.
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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 main social focus is on internal security and public order, emphasizing the need to protect the streets and recognizing the specific and complex work performed by prison officers and police officers. The security aspect is paramount, especially concerning the transfer of dangerous criminals (murderers, rapists) to Estonia.
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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 social sector focuses on supporting vulnerable groups and preserving solidarity. There is a demand to raise the subsistence minimum to ease the financial hardship faced by pensioners, elderly people living alone, and families with children due to inflation. The budget is being criticized for failing to provide targeted relief measures within the social sphere.
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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.

Data is scarce.
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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.

Insufficient data.
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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

The main social issue is education policy and its impact on local communities, especially teachers and the parents of primary school children. The speaker advocates for the interests of parents and teachers who fell victim to an unprepared trial period implemented between the school administration and the ministry.
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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

Not enough data
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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 primary social issue is education policy, specifically the restructuring of vocational schools and the involvement of the community and local governments in the decision-making process.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Data is scarce.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The social focus is on regional inequality and the quality of life in rural areas. The disappearance of services is viewed as a social problem that delivers a "moral blow" to residents and undermines their ability to cope.
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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 speaker highlights social injustice and the state's failure to adequately serve people with special needs, citing a young person requiring extensive care as a case study. The emphasis is placed on how systemic inefficiency and the lack of data exchange directly impact vulnerable groups, imposing an unnecessary bureaucratic burden upon them.
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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 strong emphasis on supporting democracy and human rights is the primary value-based rationale for joining IDEA. The goal is also to promote Estonia's image as a progressive country regarding these social issues.
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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 primary social issue concerns the inclusion and legal status of persons with undetermined citizenship, highlighting the necessity of creating incentives for them to apply for Estonian citizenship. This stance is strongly oriented toward social justice and enabling full participation in community life.
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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

When discussing social problems, emphasis is placed on the unequal access to services, especially for people who are excluded from direct banking because they lack digital literacy or the necessary equipment (smartphones, computers). This is framed as the problem of being unserved.
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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.

Regarding social issues, a strong emphasis is placed on the protection of democratic freedoms, including the right to peaceful demonstrations and the demand for the release of political prisoners. Furthermore, the importance of supporting civil society and free media is highlighted, all of which is framed as fundamental European values.
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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

While the backdrop is an overview of the fundamentals of criminal policy, the speaker focuses on the transparency of state governance and the restoration of trust, rather than engaging in a substantive debate on social issues.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker heavily stresses the importance of religious freedom, viewing it as a fundamental social and constitutional right. They prioritize civil liberties, questioning how these can be guaranteed within the context of domestic security measures (the dissolution of the church).
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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

Social issues are examined in the context of genocide and repression, emphasizing attempts to destroy national identity, culture, and language. The central theme is the protection of human dignity, freedom, and the rights of repressed peoples against state terror.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The primary social issue is education, specifically offering financial literacy programs through the school system. This is viewed as a means of reducing regional socio-economic inequality and supporting 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.

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.

The treatment of social issues is limited to supporting rule of law and civil society reforms in Georgia, which is linked to the protection of broader European values. It is emphasized that the EU funds reforms in Georgia pertaining to the rule of law and civil society.
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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.

Of the social issues, only the repressions in Russia preceding the elections are mentioned, which are framed as a violation of democratic freedoms. Other domestic social issues are not addressed.
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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.

There is not enough data.
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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 only social topic addressed is gender equality and the wage gap, which is considered a crucial part of the European value space. Dissatisfaction is expressed regarding the widening of the wage gap (17.7%), and there is an urgent demand that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
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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

Not enough data.
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