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

The political position focuses on the importance of human capital in economic development, criticizing the presenter's sole focus on financial capital. The speaker strongly emphasizes the need for active labor market measures to bring inactive individuals back into the workforce and guide them toward higher-paying jobs. The position is clearly policy-driven and solution-oriented.
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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

The political position focuses on eliminating the final deficiency in Estonian law concerning requirements for major accident hazard establishments, thereby bringing them into compliance with European Union law (the Seveso III Directive). It moderately supports reducing the administrative burden on businesses and factoring in national security considerations when disclosing chemical data. Its approach is distinctly policy- and procedure-driven, emphasizing the necessity of legislative alignment.
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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.

The political stance is heavily focused on reducing regional inequality, calling for a greater share of investments for rural areas (at least 50–50, or even more in the short term) to compensate for the existing deficit. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, criticizing the current 40% investment model as inadequate.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The political focus is directed toward financial stability and the scope of the Bank of Estonia's analyses. The policy stance is exploratory and policy-driven, emphasizing the need to incorporate cryptocurrency issues into the assessment of the economy's health. The primary concern is the impact of new financial phenomena on the traditional economy.
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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 political stance heavily emphasizes the protection of property rights and procedural justice. The speaker sharply objects to the practice of imposing nature conservation restrictions on private forests without involving the owner in the assessment process. This position is value-based, stressing the necessity of uniting society and avoiding divisive processes.
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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 political stance heavily emphasizes the necessity of improving professional education, particularly regarding curriculum development and integration. Utilizing the 13/0 outcome, he calls for deep introspection and systemic accountability. His approach is results-driven, stressing the analysis of failures and the implementation of corrective measures.
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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 speaker focuses on the practical implications of the amendment to the Public Health Act, stressing the necessity of aligning the issue of time change—specifically concerning transport and mobility—with other countries. The political stance is primarily policy-driven and inquisitive, seeking clarification on the scope of the draft legislation's preparation.
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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 political focus is currently on the regulations governing wind energy projects and their practical justification. The speaker is skeptical about the current restrictions (such as the 3 km and 20 km distance requirements), citing personal observations that call into question the issues of wind turbine noise and visibility. The position taken is primarily policy- and evidence-based, seeking clarification regarding the factual basis for these regulations.
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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

The political position is one of skepticism and caution regarding the draft bill on border closure, emphasizing that there is insufficient analysis concerning the movement and activities of Russian citizens within Estonia. This stance is strongly policy- and law-centric, raising questions about compliance with international conventions and the potential risk of sanctions. The criticism of the draft bill is directed at the fact that the presented figures are unconvincing without knowing what actually happens to the people who cross the border.
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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 political position focuses strongly on the funding of higher education, which is considered a prerequisite for national development ("a smart nation"). The stance is outcome-based, requiring the government to be accountable for honoring previous funding agreements (15% priority funding), particularly in the context of economic hardship.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political focus is on the draft amendment to the Hunting Act (Bill 567 SE), emphasizing the necessity of broadening the definition of "nuisance specimens." The speaker poses a policy-based question: should animals that cause property damage (deer, lynx) be treated identically to large predators (wolf, bear)? The stance is moderately critical of the bill's narrow focus, demanding a more serious and broader consideration.
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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

The political stance is cautious and policy-driven, specifically focusing on the practical implementation risks associated with the draft bill on strengthening maritime security. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of establishing clear procedures for the use of force and preventing the routing of potentially dangerous vessels into neighboring countries' areas of responsibility without prior agreement. This position is ultimately geared toward enhancing the policy's operational effectiveness.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The most crucial issue, within the framework of the draft amendment to the Hunting Law, is the regulation of the behavior patterns of large predators (the wolf) and their impact on domestic animals. The political stance advocates for an evidence-based approach to determine whether predators that have learned to kill livestock can successfully revert to hunting wild game. This position is moderately supportive and focuses on the practical viability of the policy.
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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

The speaker strongly supports the government-initiated draft amendment to the Earth Crust Act, which temporarily suspends oil shale mining permits in order to bring Estonia into compliance with climate goals and international CO2 reduction obligations. This position is policy- and value-based, emphasizing the state's right, as the owner of mineral resources, to regulate the use of national wealth and prevent greater economic damage to companies. The speaker belongs to the Reform Party faction and supports the adoption of the draft bill as the best possible solution.
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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 political stance is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Subsoil Act, which aims to halt the processing of oil shale mining permits until 2026. This is a policy-driven position focused on achieving the country's climate goals and transitioning towards cleaner industry and oil shale-free energy production. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of preventing a situation where businesses develop a legitimate expectation that would later be nullified by new regulations.
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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

The political position is strongly focused on supporting environmental regulation and streamlining the traffic register, with the aim of reducing the number of missing vehicles and ensuring their proper handling and disposal. He/She advocates for the introduction of the motor vehicle tax outlined in the government's action plan, while simultaneously stressing the tax exemption for those restoring historical vehicles. The overall stance is primarily policy and regulation driven, emphasizing the necessity for a clearer legal framework.
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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

The political focus is on the economic and legal impact of climate change, urgently calling for the generation of a new economic management model to avoid the "black earth" resulting from the current model (S1). Support is given to creating certainty for businesses through the Climate-Resilient Economy Act (S3), and issues concerning the carbon cycle are addressed, prioritizing the replacement of fossil carbon with biomass (S2).
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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

The political focus is directed towards simplifying bureaucracy and protecting valuable agricultural land. A strong, policy-driven stance is being put forward regarding the necessity of imposing legislative restrictions on converting agricultural land for other uses, emphasizing how crucial this is for maintaining farmers' productive capacity. This position aims to enhance government operations and improve the execution of the planning strategy.
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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

The central theme revolves around amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act, particularly the regulation governing the handling of end-of-life vehicles and the clearing of the traffic register. The political focus is aimed at encouraging the utilization of vehicles, treating the 800-euro state fee more as an environmental tax, although criticism was also raised regarding its high cost. The position taken is both procedural and policy-based, concentrating on the implementation of the draft bill and the achievement of its objectives.
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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

The political position is strongly focused on protecting constitutional freedoms, particularly the principle of the inviolability of the home. He/She criticizes the PPA’s practice of conducting unannounced inspections of gun owners (hunters), thereby calling into question the proportionality of state authority. This stance is value-driven, emphasizing the protection of citizens' rights against the actions of state institutions.
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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

The central political stance is support for the temporary suspension of oil shale mining permit procedures until 2026, pending the adoption of the Climate-Resilient Economy Act. This position is policy- and value-based, emphasizing the necessity of transitioning toward a cleaner economy and lower pollution levels. The leading committee supported concluding the first reading of the draft legislation with 5 votes in favor and 2 against.
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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 political focus is currently aimed at guaranteeing the quality of personnel within the judicial system, a goal directly tied to the existing issues in legal education. The speaker stresses the necessity of systemic reform, whether through modifying the curriculum content or increasing student enrollment, to ensure a sufficient supply of the most talented legal professionals. This stance is primarily policy-based and moderately assertive, highlighting the urgent need to resolve this educational bottleneck.
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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

The political position is strongly supportive of the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to bring the regulation concerning the building exclusion zone into compliance with the Constitution. This is a politically driven stance that emphasizes establishing legal clarity and assisting law-abiding citizens. The speaker expresses satisfaction that the issue is finally being resolved ("finally!").
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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 political focus is on straightening out the state budget and avoiding living in debt, citing the Swedish experience. The speaker(s) express concern about the direction of the government’s decisions and emphasize the necessity of avoiding an economic catastrophe. Furthermore, the question of the appropriateness and direction of investment in higher education is raised, thereby calling the current political framework into question.
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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

The political position centers on caution regarding financial regulations, emphasizing concern over the infringement of fundamental individual rights should banks gain the ability to control a person's entire economic activity through a single account. This stance is value-based, protecting citizens' freedoms from state or institutional control.
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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 political focus is on ensuring the sustainability of veterinary education and increasing the necessary state funding to achieve this. Speakers emphasize that current funding covers only half the required clinical training, and they criticize existing funding plans (2 million euros) as a mere "hat trick." The primary objective is to increase the number of graduates who take up professional work in Estonia, not just the number of students admitted. The position is strongly policy- and value-based, stressing the importance of the profession in ensuring food safety and animal welfare.
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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.

The political focus is currently directed toward measures aimed at boosting the birth rate, with an emphasis placed on the necessity of substantiating the fundamental status of new subsidies and benefits through adequate social research. The speaker adopts a cautious and procedural stance, questioning the efficacy of these measures if they fail to account for the love that underlies the decision to have children. This position is primarily policy- and value-driven, demanding a science-based approach.
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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 speaker's main focus is on energy security and protecting consumer interests, emphasizing the necessity of guaranteeing a 24/7 energy supply. The political approach is results-oriented, seeking solutions (such as undergrounding power lines) through international benchmarking. This position is strongly geared towards consumer-centric infrastructure development.
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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 political stance focuses on the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of education investments, demanding that current decisions remain valid even 20–30 years from now. The speaker is moderately critical, stressing the necessity of avoiding past errors where investments resulted in empty schools. This position is clearly aimed at demanding high-quality policy and results-based planning.
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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

The political position is strongly opposed to the draft bill, which would restrict the rights of electoral alliances in local elections in favor of political parties. The speaker casts doubt on the optimism of the bill's proponents regarding the disappearance of political maneuvering and emphasizes the right of local residents to participate through electoral alliances. This position is value-based, focusing on safeguarding participatory democracy at the local level.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political stance centers on supporting the draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act, emphasizing its robust environmental component. The speaker seeks to redefine the tax as an "environmental levy," highlighting that passenger vehicle emissions account for 65% of the total emissions from the transport sector. This is a strongly value- and policy-driven approach that underscores the priority of environmental protection.
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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

The political position is articulated through strong opposition to, or proposed amendments regarding, the scientific claims presented by the rapporteur in the context of the draft Law on the Protection of Ambient Air. The focus is on the substantive and technical validity of the policy, emphasizing adherence to the laws of physics and highlighting the scientific inaccuracy of the opposing party's assertions.
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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 political position strongly emphasizes the importance of school management, noting that systematic and informed leadership is the foundation for an institution's success. The speaker's focus is results-oriented, concentrating on ensuring the quality of education in challenging circumstances and supporting robust rural school systems. The most crucial topic is fostering an educational orientation among families.
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