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 focus is clearly on national topics, addressing the overall picture and statistics of Estonia's labor and workforce market. There is no reference to specific regional problems or interests.

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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

There is not enough data.

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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 regional focus is very strong, concentrating on supporting rural and sparsely populated areas, contrasting them with the two major urban centers. The objective is to eliminate regional disparities through the redistribution of investments.

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2025-09-18

Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The focus is clearly national, centering on the health of the Estonian economy and analyses provided by the Bank of Estonia. There is no mention of specific regional or international topics, even though cryptocurrency is inherently a global phenomenon.

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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 focus is on nature conservation regulations enforced at the national level and the rights of private forest owners. There is no specific regional emphasis; the topic concerns the general issue of property rights in Estonia.

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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 national-level educational governance and the professional training provided in Estonian universities that supports the justice system.

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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 focus is on national legislation (the Public Health Act) and international harmonization in the context of transport and mobility. There are no specific local or regional interests.

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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 regional focus is clearly centered on the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm, located in Estonia, and the associated local concerns. Attention is directed toward a specific local infrastructure project and its overall impact.

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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 focus is clearly regional and border-policy related, drawing on personal experience as the county governor of a border county. It addresses the practical aspects of border crossing and movement within the border area (e.g., going shopping).

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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 national level, covering the funding of higher education and the state's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035."

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2025-02-26

Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on issues related to rural areas and agriculture concerning the protection of property from damage caused by predators and other animals (sheep, silage bales). No specific region is emphasized, but the topic is regionally important.

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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 focus is clearly international and regional, underscoring the need to coordinate activities with neighboring countries that share common borders with Estonia. Attention is directed toward ensuring cross-border security and the sharing of responsibility.

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2025-01-28

Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient 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

The focus is clearly national and international, emphasizing Estonia's climate commitments and the prudent use of national wealth (oil shale). Although the subject directly affects oil shale mining regions, the speech does not mention specific regional communities or their specific problems.

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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 focus is on national legislation and climate goals concerning oil shale mining. Specifically mentioned are companies associated with Ida-Virumaa (e.g., VKG Kaevandused OÜ, Kiviõli Keemiatööstuse OÜ), which points to an awareness of the regional impact and significance of the legislation.

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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 focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide legislative changes and the organization of registers. The role of local government units (LGUs) in handling scrapped vehicles on municipal land is briefly touched upon, specifically to avoid a situation where an LGU would have to issue an enforcement order against itself.

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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 focus is at the national level (Estonia's legal framework and economy) and on international solutions, emphasizing the need to introduce the new economic model to the rest of the world as well (S1). Estonian forestry and the use of resources are indirectly addressed ("the forest war," 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 focus is directed at the national level, addressing nationwide planning and the interests of the agricultural sector. Specifically, the necessity of preserving valuable farmland is emphasized, which is crucial for the country's entire agricultural production.

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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 focus is national, concentrating on streamlining the traffic register and clearing cities of abandoned scrap vehicles. The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive is also mentioned, which points to the transposition of international regulation.

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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 focus is at the national level, covering the nationwide practices of the PPA and the protection of constitutional rights in Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis.

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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

A strong regional focus is placed on Ida-Virumaa, emphasizing the draft legislation's significant socio-economic impact on local governments. Plans for the region include finding cleaner production opportunities, increasing prosperity, and boosting added value, utilizing grants from the Just Transition Fund and investments in industrial parks to achieve this.

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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 clearly national, centering on the quality of legal education and the needs of the judicial system in Estonia as a whole. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.

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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 subject matter (the regulation of the building exclusion zone) is national in scope and affects law-abiding citizens broadly. There is no specific regional focus, industry, or local community involved.

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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 focus is on national economic issues (the Estonian budget) and the international context. Crucial is the role of Nordic financial institutions (the Nordic Investment Bank) and the analysis of the experiences of other countries (Sweden).

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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 focus is on the national level, dealing with constitutional rights and financial regulations that affect all residents of Estonia. Specific regions or international issues are not mentioned.

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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 focus is distinctly national, centering on the sustainability of Estonian-language education and ensuring that graduates remain in Estonia to work. The regional context is utilized as a comparison (the shortage of veterinarians in Finland and student mobility) to emphasize the value of Estonian graduates in the international labor market.

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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 focus is strictly national, addressing the draft legislation aimed at boosting the Estonian birth rate and the associated nationwide support 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 focus is on international comparison, using the energy infrastructure solutions of other "forested Nordic countries" as a benchmark. The problem being addressed (power outages) is inherently nationwide.

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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 regional focus is linked to accounting for population shifts and developing economic areas when planning investments. This highlights the concern that national decisions must be sensitive to regional demographic and economic changes in order to prevent schools from being left empty.

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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 regional focus is heavily directed towards the local government level, emphasizing the experience of the Tartu City Council and the County Governor. The primary concern is linked to the participation rights of local residents and the role of electoral coalitions.

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2024-02-14

First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on transport sector emissions and legislation at the national level. There is no regional or local emphasis.

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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 speaker cites specific Estonian regions (Läänemaa, Paide) to illustrate the geographical reach of air pollution's effects. This regional focus is tied to the national scale of environmental issues, rather than advocating for the interests of those specific areas.

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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 regional focus is directed toward local governments and educational issues in rural areas. There is particular interest in how to manage large municipalities and wide student catchment areas, as well as how to involve families from diverse backgrounds who reside there.

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