By Plenary Sessions: Ester Karuse
Total Sessions: 25
Fully Profiled: 25
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly emphasizes the need for cooperation, demanding the involvement of the state, local governments, schools, and private schools in finding solutions. Satisfaction is expressed when the minister confirms negotiations with the City of Tartu regarding the creation of new places, demonstrating an openness to constructive solutions.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrated a willingness to cooperate by contacting the previous Social Democrat minister (Piret Hartman) to resolve the issue. The current minister is urged to convey the message to the banking association, emphasizing the need for state guidance and assistance.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
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2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker identifies themselves as a representative of the Social Democrats and emphasizes the party's prior support for a strong security policy and raising defense spending to 5%. Their readiness to cooperate on national defense matters is conditional, however, requiring that the funding must come from fair and sustainable revenue streams, not through loans or by cutting social expenditures.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The style of cooperation is formal and demanding, involving sharp questioning of officials while addressing them respectfully. There is no information available regarding inter-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
2025-05-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The collaborative style is consensual and supportive, emphasizing that the commission's decisions were reached consensually. Successful cooperation with the Social Affairs Committee regarding the appointment of a replacement (Irja Lutsar) is also highlighted.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker stresses the necessity of better preparation and earlier consultation going forward, suggesting a desire for a more constructive process. Currently, however, the focus is on the conflicts that have emerged between the school management and the teachers/parents.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The collaborative style is evident through the internal consensus of the steering committee, which resulted in a joint proposal to conclude the second reading of the draft bill and hold the final vote. The cooperation is limited to presenting the results of the committee's work.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker stresses the necessity of involving key stakeholders, such as the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities, in the discussion of political solutions regarding vocational schools. This indicates a preference for broad-based consultation and discussing substantive solutions with the minister responsible for the sector.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
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2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is institutional, focusing on work within the Steering Committee and communication with the Government of the Republic via the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This cooperation involved hearing the minister and requesting a more detailed document concerning the organization's activities, which demonstrates procedural due diligence.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate and publicly acknowledges the question posed by his deskmate, Tanel Kiik, which serves as a basis for his presentation. This signals a readiness to build upon topics initiated by colleagues.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The statement was posed as a question to the rapporteur, inquiring whether the commission had discussed solutions for guaranteeing essential banking services. Furthermore, there is no evidence of cooperation or readiness to compromise with other political forces.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Cooperation is viewed primarily at the international level, referencing the criticism voiced by other international organizations and calling on the European Union to establish common sanctions. The speaker emphasizes that Estonia is not alone in its concern, indicating a desire to act within a coalition. At the same time, the necessity of continuing dialogue with Georgia is stressed, suggesting a pragmatic approach.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
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2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker calls upon all members of the Riigikogu to support the statement and vote in favor of it, citing the necessity of a unified position. Emphasis is placed on the need for cooperation within the international community to stand firmly alongside those who have suffered historical injustice. The support of the Social Democratic faction for the statement is confirmed.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The collaborative approach is open and inquisitive, actively seeking information regarding the Bank of Estonia's initiatives in the field of financial literacy. The speaker presents their idea as a constructive proposal, signaling a readiness to support inter-institutional cooperation across the sectors of education and economics.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
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2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker emphasized the successful cooperation, highlighting that the Social Democrats put forward three amendments to the statement, all of which were taken into account. This demonstrates the ability to influence the legislative process and achieve consensus on crucial details.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
A call for cross-party cooperation has been issued regarding this foreign policy matter, asking other factions to support the declaration on the non-recognition of the Russian elections. This demonstrates a readiness to build consensus on crucial foreign policy issues.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Cooperation is emphasized primarily at the European level, calling on member states to coordinate security policy and join forces to defend themselves (e.g., when resolving the migration crisis). Regarding domestic issues, the Social Democratic Party is referenced as the only one that has dealt in depth with the issue of the gender pay gap, pointing to potential inter-party cooperation on social issues.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Highly collaborative, emphasizing cross-party consensus and compromise during the formation of the delegation. The commission supported proposals submitted by the Social Democratic Party, Isamaa, and the Reform Party to guarantee broad-based representation. The objective of this cooperation was to ensure the strategic strength of the Estonian delegation within PACE.