By Agendas: Mait Klaassen

Total Agendas: 33

Fully Profiled: 33

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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic perspectives stress the importance of developing human capital and professional retraining for achieving economic growth and higher wage levels. This approach supports active state intervention in the labor market to reduce the number of economically inactive individuals and improve the quality of jobs (jobs with artificially high wages).
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Chemical Act (701 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views support the reduction of the administrative burden on businesses through legislative amendments, which indicates a favorable attitude towards regulatory efficiency and considering the interests of the business community. Simultaneously, the need to protect corporate trade secrets when disclosing chemical data is emphasized.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Economic views favor state intervention and the redistribution of investments, demanding greater public funding for rural areas (at least 50%) to accelerate regional development. This indicates a desire to utilize public expenditure to correct regional inequality.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of analyzing new financial phenomena, such as cryptocurrency, and their systemic impact on the health of the national economy. The politician is interested in the links between the parallel worlds of financial innovation and traditional banking. This viewpoint calls for financial institutions to adopt a broader analytical scope.
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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.

Economic perspectives indirectly concern the protection of property rights and the impact of regulations on private forests. It is emphasized that imposing restrictions without involving the owner is unfair and creates conflicts, which points to the desire to protect the economic value of private property.
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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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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The discussion indirectly concerns work arrangements, inquiring about the possibility of voluntarily adjusting the start and end times of working hours for institutions and schools. No direct positions are expressed regarding taxes, the budget, or economic growth.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic perspectives are indirect, focusing on the regulatory restrictions and compensation mechanisms related to wind energy projects. The possibility of receiving compensation for living near wind turbines is mentioned, indicating an awareness of the projects' economic externalities. Direct standpoints regarding taxes or fiscal discipline are absent.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Direct economic implications are not present, but it is stressed that the draft legislation may not impact massive railway freight traffic. This highlights the necessity of distinguishing between economic factors and aspects related to the movement of persons within the context of border closure.
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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 difficult economic situation is acknowledged, but concern is simultaneously expressed that this situation will lead to cuts in the priority funding for higher education. A strategic investment (education) is prioritized over short-term savings.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Data is scarce.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-12-18
Third reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize the state's right and obligation to regulate the utilization of mineral resources to ensure the preservation of national wealth and its optimal use. This legislative measure is aimed at minimizing financial losses for businesses during the transition period, specifically by preventing significant expenditures before the final halt of the mining permit process.
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2024-12-11
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The economic viewpoint supports state intervention through regulation (the suspension of permits) to prevent businesses from incurring unnecessary expenses and making investments that would become pointless in light of the new climate rules. A long-term transition to cleaner industry and oil shale-free energy is preferred over granting short-term mining rights.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives support the introduction of the motor vehicle tax, as it is stipulated in the government's action plan and the state budget. At the same time, emphasis is placed on alleviating the tax burden for owners of temporarily deregistered vehicles and for those who restore historic vehicles, recognizing the societal benefit this provides.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Support is provided for a major transformation of the economy and the establishment of a new, climate-resilient economic model. It is crucial to ensure regulatory certainty for businesses in the coming years through legislation, acknowledging the significant forthcoming shifts in sectors and technologies (S3).
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the sustainability of agricultural production, which depends on the preservation of valuable farmland. Regulatory measures (legislative restrictions) are supported that protect the resource underlying production and ensure the farmer's ability to produce.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives are tied to regulation, emphasizing the expansion of producer responsibility and the introduction of an 800-euro state levy, which is being treated as an environmental tax aimed at channeling end-of-life vehicles toward legal processing. The objective is to regulate the waste management market and curb the activities of illegal operators.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient information
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives advocate for transitioning away from fossil fuels toward an economy based on higher added value, such as utilizing oil shale in fine chemicals rather than for energy production. Emphasis is placed on mitigating the socio-economic impact through state subsidies and investments, and it is anticipated that banks will cease issuing loans to polluting enterprises.
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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.

Not enough data
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2024-06-06
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the regulation concerning the building prohibition zone of the Nature Conservation Act into compliance with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough 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 speaker(s) strongly support fiscal discipline and the avoidance of debt, warning against leaving the budget unmanaged. Concern is expressed regarding the emerging competition and lending policies in the international financial market. Investments, particularly in higher education, are viewed critically.
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2024-05-13
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic views tend to favor protecting the freedom of individual economic activity from excessive regulation. Concerns are raised that a bank's control over a single account could restrict an individual's economic activity, pointing toward a preference for less restrictive regulation.
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2024-04-11
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue: "How to Ensure the Future of Veterinary Medicine"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker stresses the necessity of significant additional state funding to support expensive veterinary education, as it is one of the costliest fields. Financial solutions that fail to provide the university with real improvement are criticized, and it is noted that the high price of the service is due to the lack of a health insurance fund for animals.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

Economic positions address the cost-effectiveness and justification of state benefits and support measures. The speaker insists that expenditures must be validated beforehand through social research to guarantee the efficacy of these measures.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The economic perspective emphasizes the vital importance of 24/7 energy supply security for consumers and the economy, indicating support for infrastructure investments that ensure stability.
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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

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal responsibility and the long-term efficiency of investments to avoid wasting resources. Investments must be linked to prospective regions with developing economies, where both jobs and a population base are being established.
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2024-02-22
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (287 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Specific data regarding the economic positions (taxation, spending, and regulation) is lacking, despite the speaker mentioning their previous tenure as the chair of the finance committee.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Supports taxation as a tool for regulating and guiding environmental behavior, emphasizing the environmental component of taxes. A specific position on broader economic issues (e.g., budget discipline) is lacking.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is not enough 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

Insufficient data.
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