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 criticism is aimed at the executive branch (the Ministry of Education and Research) concerning the lack of budget transparency and the contradictory funding structure. The opposition is both procedural and political, centered on the confusing scheme involving an 18 million euro reduction and the subsequent addition of 23.7 million euros.
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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.

Opposes the initiators of the draft bill (Center Party/Vadim Belobrovtsev) on both substantive and procedural grounds, deeming the bill an unsuitable method for increasing the allowance. Intense criticism is leveled at the previous EKRE/Center Party government, faulting them for the zero increase in teachers' salaries within the state budget strategy. He/She also questions the opposing side's assertion that raising the allowance would reduce the amount of food being thrown into the trash.
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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 criticism is aimed at the existing legal provisions that permit the selection of first-grade students and create unreasonable situations in the organization of secondary school entrance exams. No personal or political criticism is being presented; rather, the focus is exclusively on procedural shortcomings.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The Centre Party is facing strong opposition concerning the implementation of the session and the organization of work. The criticism is procedural and based on work ethic, expressed with strong astonishment regarding the Centre Party's lack of willingness to work in the main hall of the Riigikogu.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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

While processing the current draft bill, direct opposition is not being criticized; instead, the sector's support for the legislation is emphasized. It is mentioned that universities and private research institutions were critical of the previous version, indicating that earlier criticism has been overcome through engagement.
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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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2025-05-15
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

There is no direct opposition. The speaker raises a question regarding the impact analysis of the decision to introduce fees for recurrent adult education, which indicates concern about the policy's consequences, but does not directly criticize political opponents.
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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 opposition is not criticized, but the speaker must defend the commission's selection against questions concerning gender balance and the suitability of the candidates. The speaker rejects the conclusion that the current composition makes poor decisions, but agrees with the premise that a more balanced composition would make better decisions.
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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

No direct opponent is named, but the criticism is aimed at those who question the feasibility or national priority of the Estonia Theatre extension. He/She stresses that administrative decisions are made in Estonia, not by UNESCO, thereby rejecting arguments regarding external interference.
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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.

There is no direct opposition, but the speaker adopts a critical stance towards the minister’s actions, demanding concrete evidence regarding the implementation of the plans. The criticism is aimed at effectiveness and the actual realization of the activities, rather than the substance of the policy itself. The question is posed as a form of controlling oversight.
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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 criticism is aimed at the actions of the government (the prime minister), pointing out that current measures for creating a more skilled workforce are insufficient, as the number of doctoral degrees has not yet reached the required threshold of 300. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, not personal.
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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 disagreement manifests as a direct correction aimed at colleague Jaak Valge, whose assertions regarding corporate contributions to research and development are factually refuted. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the accuracy of the data, rather than constituting a personal attack.
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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 confrontation is aimed at the ministry and the minister, criticizing their failure to promote the information line over the past year. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, questioning the ministry's efforts and the adequacy of the data provided. The lack of proper qualification for alternative lines is also being criticized.
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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 opposition is directed at the proposal put forward by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Association of Training and Consulting Firms to reduce the state fee for quality assessment from 1,450 euros to 145 euros. The criticism is both political and economic, emphasizing that the state fee must cover the agency costs of the quality assessment process to avoid burdening the taxpayer. The ministry's stance on this issue received strong support.
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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

Direct criticism of the opposition is absent. The only point of concern is the reference to future funding needs, which is criticism aimed more at the government or fiscal policy, rather than being directed against a specific adversary.
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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 attitude of confrontation is absent; the speaker focuses exclusively on introducing the content of the draft bill and the procedural process.
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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

The criticism is directed against the government’s political decisions, especially regarding the potential reduction of R&D funding through a negative supplementary budget. The speaker questions the wisdom of the government’s decision, contrasting it with the need to invest in economic development. The criticism is policy-based and moderate in intensity.
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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

There is no criticism or opposition whatsoever; the speaker instead commends the minister's work and seeks clarification regarding the scope of the programs.
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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 main criticism is aimed at the EKRE parliamentary group, who are accused of procedural obstruction through the submission of a massive number (200) of amendments. The speaker claims that the amendments were filed with the goal of hindering the work of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), even though EKRE members actually supported the substance of the draft bill. The criticism is focused on the procedure, rather than the political content itself.
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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

There is no direct criticism aimed at the opponents; rather, it is noted that the issues raised in the draft resolution initiated by Isamaa have already been included in the negotiations for the Education Agreement. The criticism is indirect and procedural, emphasizing that solutions cannot be imposed top-down and that the completion of the working groups' efforts must be awaited. The opponents' approach to the topic is considered substantively overlapping with the government's ongoing work.
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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 opposition is directed at a specific policy area—the ineffectiveness of suicide prevention, which the minister himself was forced to acknowledge. The criticism is policy-based and focuses on the lack of investment and programs in this field, especially when 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 opposition's criticism is primarily aimed at procedural shortcomings, rather than the substance of the reforms themselves. The strongest criticism concerns the handling of the teachers' strike, which "created a serious rift in the state's credibility" and which "could have been prevented." They also criticize the insufficient consultation with school psychologists and child protection specialists regarding the extension of the compulsory education age.
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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 opposition is aimed at the focus of the government's R&D policy, which appears to place excessive emphasis on the economy and innovation. The critique is policy-based and is articulated in the form of a moderately intense question, suggesting a desire to steer the discussion toward a broader range of topics.
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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 criticism is aimed at the actions of local municipalities (the school authorities) who reallocate per-student funding for equalization purposes, thereby depriving successful schools of additional financing. This opposition is policy-based and centers on the unfairness of the fund distribution, which ultimately hinders teacher salary increases.
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