By Agendas: Urmas Kruuse

Total Agendas: 60

Fully Profiled: 60

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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

There is not enough data.
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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

Records show participation in the discussion of a national issue of critical importance, "The Future of the Estonian Economy," and active engagement in the Q&A session following the presentation.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient 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.

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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

Insufficient data.
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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 sample indicates participation in a Riigikogu session or hearing where the Chancellor of Justice's overview regarding the constitutional compliance of legislative acts is discussed.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

Based on the data, a single instance is identifiable in September 2025 within the framework of an official session where the report of the Financial Supervision Authority was discussed. The pattern of activity is related to discussions concerning financial sector reporting in the Riigikogu.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The data is limited to a single appearance during the Minister of Defence's presentation, which indicates participation in crucial discussions and oversight regarding the implementation of the "Eesti 2035" strategy.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker is an active participant in Riigikogu sessions, addressing both the resolution of procedural matters and the initiation of legislative bills. They consistently engage in legislative management, appearing either as the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee or as the representative of the bill's initiator.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The mode of operation involves reporting the results of the committee's work, referencing the Rural Affairs Committee session on June 2nd and preparations for the plenary sessions on June 10th and 18th. The speaker acts as the individual responsible for the bill's proceedings, presenting specific timetables and the committee's consensus decisions to the plenary.
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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 records indicate participation in one official sitting, where a question was posed during the Supreme Court Chief Justice's overview. This suggests involvement in high-level discussions concerning legal and administrative matters.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

Lack of Data
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

Not enough 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

The data is limited to a single appearance at an official session, during which the minister was addressed with a question concerning the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy. Information regarding recurring communication patterns is absent.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is an active member of the Rural Affairs Committee, having organized an extraordinary session on May 7th to initiate the draft bill and having been appointed as the rapporteur. He/She is committed to monitoring the analysis by the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture concerning disparities in land taxation, with the results expected no later than September. He/She proposes a deadline of 10 working days for amendments.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The data indicates participation in the discussion of the report by the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs in the Riigikogu in May 2025. There is no data regarding the frequency, pattern, or other public appearances.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The pattern of activity is limited to participation in the Riigikogu session, where questions are posed to the Minister of Finance concerning the implementation of the state's long-term strategy. This indicates active participation in the discussions of ministerial reports.
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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

Data is scarce.
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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.

Data is scarce.
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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

Not enough data
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is insufficient data.
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2025-02-26
Second reading of the draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in legislative work, operating on behalf of the Committee on Rural Affairs and submitting procedural reports to the plenary session. This pattern of activity demonstrates strict adherence to the schedule and the making of procedural decisions, including the specific mention of committee meeting dates (February 17).
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker was highly active during the session on February 20, 2025, repeatedly posing questions and offering comments during the discussion regarding the plan for the future of sports. This demonstrates significant interest and a clear willingness to engage in detailed discussions concerning that specific agenda item.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is too little data.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, serving as the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee and the bill's rapporteur (the current speaker). He will provide an overview of the committee's work pace and decisions (such as the consensual decisions reached on January 20th). Furthermore, he will guide the bill through the plenary session and determine the deadline for submitting amendments.
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2025-01-21
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is an active leader in the legislative process, serving as either a representative or the chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee, and is presenting the draft bill for its second reading. He/She referenced the committee session held on January 13th and provided a specific schedule for finalizing the bill (second reading on January 21st, third reading on January 29th).
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2024-12-17
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Active in legislative committee work, serving as the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee and as a representative of the lead committee. Modes of operation include forwarding the results of committee sessions (December 10) and consensus procedural decisions to the Plenary Assembly. Delivers procedural and substantive reports before Parliament.
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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

There is insufficient data.
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2024-11-19
Draft law amending the Plant Reproduction and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act (473 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

This course of action involves legislative reporting, presenting the results of the Rural Affairs Committee's work and its procedural decisions to the plenary session. The text mentions the committee meeting held on November 11th and proposes December 4th as the date for the final vote, demonstrating consistent involvement in scheduling the legislative process.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker actively participated in the November 11 discussion, submitting one longer statement and three clarifying questions to the rapporteur, which indicates focused involvement during the consideration of the specific draft law.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The text refers to the events and viewpoints highlighted at last week's agricultural conference. There is no information available regarding other presentations or activities.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker was active during the Riigikogu session, repeatedly posing questions to the rapporteur and delivering a longer, structured address during the first reading of the draft bill. This pattern of activity focused on thoroughly challenging the content and consequences of the specific draft law. (No other patterns of activity are reflected in the data.)
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Plant Reproduction and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act (473 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively serving as the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee, having reported on the results of the session held on October 8th and representing the committee at the plenary meeting on October 14th. Their work primarily involves managing legislative procedures and conveying the committee's decisions.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data. (Only one instance of questions being posed to the minister during the legislative debate has been presented.)
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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 speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu sitting, utilizing additional time and posing detailed questions to the minister. He/She references prior communication with entrepreneurs and officials, as well as the work of the Rural Affairs Committee, which demonstrates continuous engagement with sector-specific issues.
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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 data covers only one appearance (questions asked during the Chancellor of Justice's report on September 17, 2024), indicating participation in oversight sessions.
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2024-09-16
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker’s pattern of activity involves presenting the work of the Steering Committee to the Riigikogu Plenary Session, thus fulfilling the role of rapporteur. They reference earlier committee deliberations and board decisions concerning the placement of the draft legislation on the agenda, demonstrating regular involvement in managing the legislative process. They emphasize the execution of these decisions ("we are here to carry out this decision").
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2024-09-11
First reading of the Draft Act amending Section 27 of the Law on Preschool Institutions (319 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The patterns of activity are limited to two consecutive interventions during the legislative debate, consisting of a question posed to the speaker/rapporteur followed by a clarifying comment. This indicates active participation in the discussion, focusing immediately on the correction of inaccuracies.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The speaker participates in Riigikogu sittings and references previous spirited discussions on crypto topics, demonstrating active engagement in addressing financial matters.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is not enough data.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The data shows activity on May 14, 2024, during which two questions were posed within the scope of the first reading of the Draft Law on Preschool Education. This pattern of activity is linked to a specific legislative procedure in the Riigikogu.
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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 pattern of activity is limited to a single appearance at the Riigikogu session on May 13, 2024, concerning the Chancellor of Justice's proposal. The data does not allow us to infer a regular frequency of appearances.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is insufficient data on activity patterns.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The pattern of activity is linked to the work of the Riigikogu committee, presenting a report on the April 29 session of the Rural Affairs Committee. The speaker determines and submits proposals for specific plenary agenda items and voting dates (May 8 and 15).
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2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The level of activity is limited to posing one question during the discussion of an issue of national importance.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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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 is an active member or representative of the Rural Affairs Committee, who has organized discussions and meetings (e.g., visiting the animal clinic at the Estonian University of Life Sciences). He/She has initiated a debate in the Riigikogu on a national issue of significant importance to raise awareness of the problem and find practical solutions.
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2024-04-02
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker's pattern of activity involves summarizing the work and procedural decisions (e.g., the March 11 session) of the Rural Affairs Committee before the Riigikogu. He/She fulfills the role of the representative of the lead committee, presenting the consensus decisions and the timeline for the further processing of the draft bill.
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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

Data is scarce
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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 data is limited to three questions posed during a single-day national debate, which demonstrates active participation in crucial energy discussions. The speaker’s pace is intense, as they consecutively raised systemic questions concerning biogas, over-investment, and the long-term outlook for gas power plants.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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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

Insufficient data.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker refers to active engagement with entrepreneurs, specifically mentioning visits to food processing plants and discussions related to the climate law. They also reference the actions of previous governments concerning the distribution of investment grants for the construction of solar farms.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The available data is restricted to two questions posed during a foreign policy discussion that took place on a single day. This suggests active involvement in the debate surrounding an issue of significant national importance. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of other contributions is unavailable.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, appearing as the Chairman and representative of the Rural Affairs Committee, presenting the committee's decisions and the results of its deliberations. He/She refers to the committee meeting held on October 17, 2023, and explains the speed of the bill's progression through the Riigikogu. His/Her role is that of a procedural rapporteur, conveying the committee's official position.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill Amending the Act on the Restriction of Acquisition of Immovable Property (284 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The representative's operational pattern involves active participation in the work of the Committee on Rural Affairs and presenting its decisions to the plenary assembly. A general issue regarding the legislative timetable is also highlighted, specifically referencing delays in the processing of bills within the Riigikogu.
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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 data is too scarce to determine the frequency of speeches or other activity patterns, except for participation in the session that addressed research and development policy.
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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

All speeches occurred during the very same session (2024-01-18), demonstrating active participation in the debate surrounding a crucial national issue. The speaker primarily acted as an interrogator, seeking background information and clarifications regarding the obstacles hindering the reform.
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