By Agendas: Liina Kersna

Total Agendas: 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 primary legislative focus is on the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (737 SE), particularly concerning the budget of the Ministry of Education and Research and the scope of funding allocated for the transition to Estonian-language education. The speaker is acting as a critical questioner regarding the transparency of the budget process.
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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.

The primary legislative focus is opposing Bill 620 SE and supporting its rejection. He/She is an objector, stressing that raising school lunch subsidies should be resolved by a Regulation of the Government of the Republic, not by amending the law. He/She emphasizes that the bill is misguided in terms of priorities, as it expends resources that should be allocated to teachers' salaries.
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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.

The main legislative priority is amending the Education Act to end the selection process for the first grade and resolve the organizational issues surrounding gymnasium entrance exams. The objective is to amend the law so that schools can request students' preferred order of choices, thereby avoiding prolonged attendance at interviews.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The legislative focus is on procedural administration and institutional appointments. The speaker is the initiator and presenter of a draft Riigikogu resolution concerning the election of two new experts to the council of the national broadcasting company, emphasizing the need to elect new members due to the expiration of their terms of office.
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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

The main legislative focus is on amendments to the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act (Bill 653 SE), particularly concerning the teacher career model and the attestation of school principals. [The entity/person] is actively seeking to amend the draft bill to allow for longer contracts for teachers pursuing qualification, and is inquiring about when the related Professional Qualifications Act is expected to reach the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
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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

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act on the Organization of Research, Development, and Innovation (554 SE), a bill which the speaker strongly supports. Achievements highlighted include the definition of responsibility and financing structures, and the establishment of a new ethics framework.
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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 on addressing the topic of legal education during a joint session (examining the implementation of an integrated curriculum) and the strategic planning for the implementation of artificial intelligence in the administration of justice. The speaker is acting as the initiator, putting forward a proposal to the Supreme Court for the creation of a specific research group.
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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 legislative focus centers on the implementation of the educational objectives outlined in the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." Among the priorities is increasing the number of doctoral study places to 500, with particular emphasis on the subject of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the impact analysis concerning the introduction of fees for recurrent adult education is also a key focus area.
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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

The legislative priority is the adoption of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 643 OE, which appoints new experts to the ERR Council. The speaker, who is the submitter of the draft resolution, emphasizes the need to adhere to the requirements stipulated in the Public Broadcasting Act, particularly concerning the avoidance of conflicts of interest.
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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 legislative focus is on implementing the state’s long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," and on the structure governing language policy management. He emphasizes that the extension of the Estonia building can be carried out within the framework of existing legislation, by exercising discretionary power. He also inquires about the legislative effectiveness of language policy management.
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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 legislative focus is tied to the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," specifically within the portfolio of the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs. The speaker emphasizes the fulfillment of constitutional obligations regarding the development of language technology and demands accountability concerning the execution of these plans.
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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

The focus is on the implementation of the national long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" and the assessment of research and development policy. The speaker is calling on the government to show greater initiative and take concrete steps toward achieving educational objectives.
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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

The main legislative focus is on the draft Act on the Organization of Research, Development, and Innovation (TAIKS, Bill 554 SE). The speaker is a supporter of the bill, concentrating on its improvement and clarification, especially concerning the linking of higher education and research funding, and the consolidation of evaluations.
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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

The legislative focus is on ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the existing policy (helpline 1226 for school psychologists). The speaker is operating in an oversight role, requiring accountability regarding the ministry's activities in promoting the service.
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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

The legislative focus is currently on the deliberation of the Act Amending the Adult Education Act (465 SE), which aims to legally establish the concept of micro-qualifications and supplement the funding bases for state procurement with credit points. The speaker is a strong supporter of the draft bill and the coordinator of the proceedings, who proposed postponing the entry into force date until April 1, 2025, to ensure the systems are fully operational.
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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

The primary legislative focus is supporting and voting for the draft legislation (447 SE) concerning the raising of the compulsory education age. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of initiating or supporting legislative amendments regarding the requirements for basic school graduation, and ensuring funding mechanisms for the implementation of the teachers' career model.
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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

The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Adult Education Act (Bill 465 SE), which aims to introduce the definitions of micro-qualification and micro-degree, along with the conditions for their issuance. The speaker, acting as a representative of the lead committee, successfully guided the bill to its first reading and set the deadline for submitting amendments as October 2nd.
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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.

The focus is on regulating educational standards and professional qualifications at the legislative level, suggesting the need to consider implementing an integrated learning model in legal education. The speaker is primarily acting as an initiator, raising the topic for systematic discussion.
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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

The legislative focus is currently on debating the state budget and its amendments (the negative supplementary budget), which relates directly to managing the national debt burden. A priority is to maintain and increase R&D funding levels, opposing proposed cuts that threaten the 1% GDP target.
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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

The legislative focus centers on assessing the implementation and budget efficiency of existing social programs (parenting programs), particularly in relation to the execution of the state's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035."
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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

The legislative priority is the successful passage of the draft act amending the Preschool Institutions Act, the Vocational Educational Institutions Act, and the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act (Bill 231 SE). The speaker is a strong supporter and proponent of the bill, emphasizing the need to advance the proceedings after a long standstill caused by obstruction.
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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

The legislative focus is on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 373 OE, the aim of which is to improve teachers' working conditions. Kersna's role is that of the representative of the leading committee, ensuring the draft is processed and brought to a final vote, in accordance with the consensus decision. She monitors that the topics covered by the draft are included in the Education Pact and the 2025 budget.
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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

The legislative focus is directed at controlling the implementation and financing of national strategies (Estonia 2035), particularly regarding the investment and effectiveness of prevention programs. The speaker demands clarity on how and how much is being invested in suicide prevention compared to other prevention programs.
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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

The legislative focus is currently on implementing the nation's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," specifically within the education sector. Key priorities include supporting and executing six ongoing reforms, such as the school network reform, vocational education reform, early childhood education reform, and the transition to Estonian-language education. The speaker is a strong proponent of these reforms and stresses the necessity of clearly explaining and justifying them.
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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

Lack of data
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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

The legislative focus is currently on amending the Education Act or related legislation to ensure that student capitation funding is tied directly to the school. The objective is to restrict the right of local municipalities to reallocate these funds for equalization purposes.
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