By Agendas: Katrin Kuusemäe

Total Agendas: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker addresses the minister, seeking assurance regarding the soundness of the government's new tax policy while clearly contrasting it with the policies of previous administrations. There is no willingness to cooperate with the opposition, as their policies are described as harmful.
2025-09-11
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is procedurally cooperative, having taken on the role of rapporteur following the departure of the previous colleague. He/She refers to the committee chairman's proposal to include the draft bill in the comprehensive reorganization process of the public holidays system, demonstrating openness to broader systemic cooperation. He/She expresses hope that the Government is prepared to assist the parliamentary factions in conducting analyses.
2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The collaborative approach is evident in the work of the Constitutional Committee, where procedural decisions (such as placing the draft bill on the plenary agenda) were reached by consensus. Furthermore, the committee chairman's proposal to defer the bill in order to address the streamlining of the public holiday system comprehensively was also mentioned, which points to an openness toward systematic cooperation.
2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is institutional and based on committee work, accurately relaying the commission's voting results and incorporating the viewpoints of ministry representatives (Ministry of Climate, Ministry of Finance) to clarify the facts.
2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

He/She demonstrates cooperation with the committee majority, supporting consensus procedural decisions and voting alongside six members for the rejection of the draft proposal. His/Her role is to mediate the committee's common positions, and he/she works in cooperation with Committee Chairman Terras.
2025-01-14
Draft law amending the Act of the Chancellor of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office Act (524 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The collaborative style is professional and procedural; he emphasizes that the commission's decision regarding the inclusion of the draft bill on the agenda was reached by consensus. However, the voting result (5 for, 4 against) indicates a narrow disagreement within the commission regarding the rejection of the draft bill. He clearly distinguishes his role as a representative of the commission from his personal views.
2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The collaborative style is supportive and respectful, with the Minister being addressed by name. The speaker affirms the Minister's objectives concerning the increase of domestic production and seeks further information on their implementation, indicating a readiness for collaboration.
2024-06-06
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice to bring the Work Ability Allowance Act into compliance with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that the Constitutional Committee supported the Chancellor of Justice's proposal unanimously. Collaboration also took place with representatives of the Chancellor of Justice and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications in order to gain a comprehensive overview and detailed explanations.
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 style of cooperation is consensual and supportive, as the Constitutional Committee reached a unanimous agreement on backing the Chancellor of Justice's proposal. Positive collaboration with the Ministry of Climate is emphasized; the Ministry confirmed its readiness to analyze the necessary amendments.
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 speaker is taking part in the parliamentary proceedings, addressing a question to the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee during the debate on a matter of national importance. There is no information available regarding any inter-party compromise or coalitions.