By Agendas: Liina Kersna

Total Agendas: 26

Fully Profiled: 26

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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker supports targeted growth in spending in the education sector but demands fiscal discipline and transparency from the government during the budget drafting process. They criticize the complicated and inefficient funding scheme, which is causing confusion.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

They favor fiscal discipline and directing spending towards priority areas, such as teachers' salaries, considering the proposed €30 million increase in school lunch subsidies too costly. They support tax policies that increase the amount of money people keep (abolishing the tax hump, raising the tax-free minimum income), seeing this as a means to improve livelihoods and afford quality food.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

There is not enough data.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Insufficient data
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Supports significant national spending and investment in education and training programs (e.g., €7.7 million for universities, €4.2 million for the Teacher Academy) to address the teacher shortage. It considers investments in human capital (teacher training) critical for the stability of the system.
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2025-06-17
Draft law (554 SE) on the organization of research and development activities and innovation – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives underscore the necessity of ensuring clear organization and financing for research and development (R&D) and innovation, recognizing them as the engine of economic growth. The goal is to create a smarter economy and give society the opportunity to become wealthier.
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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.

Specific economic policy details are lacking, but there is visible support for national investment in higher education and research and development (R&D), particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. This is demonstrated by the strategic increase in the number of doctoral study places from 300 to 500.
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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

Economic perspectives strongly advocate for investments in human capital, particularly in higher education and doctoral programs. It is stressed that investments in education yield significant returns for the economy (at least seven euros back for every euro invested) and are essential for transitioning the economy toward higher added value, supported by artificial intelligence. The short-term expense associated with expanding doctoral studies is deemed beneficial in the long run.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Direct economic standpoints are absent. Extensive corporate management experience is valued (in the case of Paavo Nõgene), which the speaker believes is substantially beneficial for managing the national public broadcaster.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The economic views focus on state investment in culture, noting that financial resources have been planned for the extension of the Estonia Theatre. Broader positions regarding taxes or budgetary discipline are not presented.
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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.

Too little data
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives strongly advocate for a science and innovation-intensive economy and the creation of higher added value. The speaker views the state's role as crucial in guiding policies aimed at developing an educated workforce (specifically, specialists holding doctoral degrees).
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the crucial role of the private sector in innovation, highlighting the record contribution of businesses to research and development, which now surpasses the state's input. Financial autonomy is supported at the university level, signaling confidence in institutional governance.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226 (no. 683)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data. The discussion indirectly concerns the termination of service funding, but it does not include positions on taxes, budgetary discipline, or economic growth.
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2024-12-18
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and amending other acts in consequence (465 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic viewpoints stress fiscal responsibility regarding state fees, requiring the quality assessment fee to cover agency costs (1,450 euros) to avoid extra expense for the taxpayer. This indicates a preference for costs being borne by the service consumer and resistance to supporting private sector competition at the expense of the public budget.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives stress the necessity of increasing state expenditure on education starting in 2026 to guarantee the success of the reform. There is a call to raise the minimum teacher salary, increase the differentiation fund, and align vocational education funding with that of general education. The core stance emphasizes the need for investment and budget planning within the education sector.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives strongly emphasize the crucial role of research and development (R&D) investments as the engine of economic growth. The speaker favors strategic investment, even if it requires debt financing, over short-term fiscal discipline, particularly if the latter entails R&D cuts. They also note the increasing role of businesses in funding R&D.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal efficiency through prevention, supporting social sector expenditures aimed at achieving long-term savings. The growth in the budget for parenting programs is acknowledged.
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2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Preschool Institution Act, the Vocational Educational Institution Act, and the Basic School and Upper Secondary School Act (Bill 231 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic considerations focus on the financing of education, supporting the funding of planned changes (such as the career model) from the 2025 budget. The utilization and potential increase of the differentiation fund for the implementation of the career model are being discussed. It is acknowledged that the proportion of teachers with varying qualifications may generate different financial needs in schools.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on the necessity of investing in prevention programs, specifically employing the word "we invest" in the context of suicide prevention. This points to support for targeted government spending aimed at improving public health, comparing it to other public safety expenditures.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

While the role of education in fostering economic growth and meeting labor market needs is acknowledged, viewing education merely as an economic tool is rejected. Every euro invested in education is seen as an investment in a smarter, more cohesive, safer, and wealthier society, where people are empowered to make more informed choices.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker recognizes the pivotal role of the economy and innovation within R&D policy debates. While not taking a specific stance on taxes or regulations, they emphasize the need to expand the R&D focus beyond purely economic goals.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives advocate for greater financial autonomy for institutions (schools) and for linking funding directly to the provision of services. The speaker prefers a financing scheme that allows successful schools to reward staff with salary increases, thereby avoiding the equalizing redistribution imposed by the local municipality.
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