By Agendas: Helmen Kütt

Total Agendas: 84

Fully Profiled: 84

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (732 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position is to support the amendments to the Social Welfare Act, but to present strong criticism regarding the shortcomings of the draft bill, which is aimed at ensuring legal certainty and expanding social services. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the need to move the norms for calculating subsistence benefits from the explanatory memorandum into the text of the law, and to add funding for the audio description service for the visually impaired. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, stressing adherence to the principle of legality.
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2025-10-15
Cultural Workers' Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The political position is strongly directed against the wage inequality and material undervaluation faced by cultural workers. The speaker criticizes the government's actions, highlighting the glaring wage disparities between the minister and top specialists, and warns of the risk of public protests, citing the example of Lithuania. The stance is forceful and focuses on evaluating the effectiveness (or failure) of the government's performance.
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political focus is on environmental issues, particularly the decrease in the population of small forest birds and the necessity of ensuring general nesting peace. The speaker expresses moderate concern, based on personal observation, and is concentrating on demanding clarification regarding the frequency and methodology of state-commissioned analyses. The approach is primarily policy-driven, emphasizing transparency in data collection procedures.
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2025-10-13
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker focuses on evaluating the minister's performance, calling into question their ability to simultaneously manage both regional and agricultural policy. While the speaker supports regional policy measures (such as increasing public transport subsidies), they are sharply critical of the support provided to the agricultural sector, citing the Ekseko case as an example, deeming the support too late and insufficient. This position is clearly results-oriented, highlighting the policy's failure to protect jobs.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position is highly critical of the current approach to increasing disability benefits, as it excluded several vulnerable groups, such as children and working-age adults with moderate disabilities, and all old-age pensioners who receive disability support. The stance is detailed and focuses on the unfair implementation of the policy, calling into question the veracity of the presenter’s claims. The speaker emphasizes that the benefits for certain groups remained the same or increased only negligibly (e.g., by 91 cents).
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker strongly supports the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (661 SE), emphasizing its benefits for the Estonian people, farmers, and local municipalities. The political focus is directed toward alleviating the burden on local governments, particularly concerning the provision of school meals. At the same time, the actions of the government (the Reform Party) are criticized, specifically citing the insufficient trust and involvement of entrepreneurs in the legislative process.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position is strongly critical of the Ministry of Social Affairs’ activities in the field of special needs care, emphasizing the lack of service availability and the extremely long waiting lists. The approach is results-oriented, demanding concrete steps to improve the situation, although it is acknowledged that there is no quick fix. The speaker stresses that the current situation, where local governments are forced to demand services through the courts, is not a sensible solution.
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2025-10-08
Special Social Care

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

Strong criticism has been leveled against the state's inability to ensure the availability and sufficient funding of special welfare services, emphasizing that this is a direct governmental obligation. The political focus centers on resolving the underfunding and long waiting lists for these services, which is being framed as a result of government inaction and a lack of priorities. The overall stance is presented as results-based, demanding concrete solutions.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance addresses the budget shortfalls and the timing of measures within the social welfare sector. It supports raising the subsistence level and increasing the wages of special care workers, but criticizes the move as a delayed and insufficient measure ("too little, too late"). The primary focus is on the state's responsibility for guaranteeing special care services, opposing the viewpoint that this duty belongs to local municipalities.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position heavily centers on the demand for a more equal and fairer distribution of responsibilities, obligations, and tax revenue between the state and local governments. He/She expresses concern that the state might further reduce the already scarce current support, citing the previous cuts to hobby education funding as an example. His/Her framework is policy-driven, stressing the necessity of improving financial relationships and preventing inequality.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s plan to bring Swedish offenders into Estonia. The criticism centers on procedural deficiencies, particularly the lack of involvement of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the healthcare sector in the discussions. This stance is motivated by concerns regarding the worsening availability of medical treatment for Estonian residents and the prospect of significant future costs.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 677 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position heavily focuses on the procedural correctness and efficiency of the legislation. The speaker criticizes the slow response of the government or the commission to the constitutional concerns raised by the Chancellor of Justice in February. The stance is procedural and efficiency-driven, emphasizing that it would have been sensible to address all amendments within a single bill.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political stance is strongly focused on supporting targeted tax concessions for people with disabilities, while criticizing the current draft bill for deepening inequality. Although universal benefits are acknowledged, they are deemed insufficient for ensuring social justice. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on clarifying political responsibility regarding the initiation of the car tax, citing the opposition of the Social Democrats.
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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 strongly critical of the government's handling of the pig farming crisis, which is described as a "catastrophe." The criticism targets the state's inability to make decisions and its subsequent inaction, which has led to massive layoffs. This position is clearly results-driven, demanding accountability from the government and an analysis of alternative courses of action.
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2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political stance heavily focuses on the special care crisis, which stems from national underfunding. The speaker urgently demands a 40% increase in the funding for these services and the allocation of necessary resources to eliminate waiting lists. The position is framed both on a values basis (the service is a human right and a necessity) and a results basis (the threat of system collapse). Resolving the crisis is considered an immediate priority during the budget proceedings.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political focus is directed toward the transparency and procedural fairness of state surveillance (license plate recognition cameras). The speaker emphasizes the necessity of informing citizens whose data was queried but against whom no proceedings were initiated, in order to prevent an atmosphere of insecurity and suspicion. This position is strongly value-based, centering on integrity and the right to share information with the people concerned.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political stance is cautious and outcome-oriented, focusing specifically on the risks associated with the agreement to transfer Swedish prisoners to Estonia. The primary concern is the danger that the 30 million euro revenue will not cover subsequent costs, particularly those related to healthcare. The position remains skeptical of the purely positive narrative presented by the government.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political focus is directed towards the government's decision-making processes and the issue of inclusion. The speaker indirectly criticizes the selection procedure for the entrepreneurs' council, but the main point is the necessity of involving all parties represented in the Riigikogu (Parliament) in discussions about the state of the country and problem-solving, not just the coalition. The stance is moderately critical, emphasizing procedural fairness and a broad-based approach.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The political focus is on economic security and easing the cost of living. The speaker supports emphasizing the availability of cash in case of system failures and questions the government's tax policy in the context of rising food prices. The stance is policy- and results-based, focusing on protecting consumers from inflation.
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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 focus is clearly on the social sector, particularly general care and special welfare services for the elderly. The speaker emphasizes the need to identify systemic errors and ensure that officials review citizens' concerns, while simultaneously supporting the good work done by the majority of social workers. The political framework is rather outcome-based, concentrating on the quality and accountability of public service.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political stance is primarily aimed at identifying the budget priorities of the social sector and emphasizes the necessity of knowing the minister's specific plans for the upcoming year. This position is results-oriented, demanding clarity regarding the subjects of the budget negotiations. Furthermore, the speaker indirectly criticizes the accessibility of the healthcare system, noting that patients arrive for treatment too late, despite the staff performing well.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The central tenet of our position is strong opposition to the loss of essential services (such as banking and cash availability) in county centers. The political focus is aimed at strengthening regional policy and demanding concrete action from the minister during the upcoming state budget negotiations. This stance is deeply rooted in values and policy, underscoring the necessity of ensuring that life remains viable even outside major metropolitan areas.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The political focus is currently on the deficiencies within the healthcare system, particularly the lack of access to palliative care and the long waiting lists for specialist doctors. The speaker is critical of a situation where individuals, facing immense pain and high costs, are forced to travel abroad for end-of-life arrangements. He/She expresses a strong, value-driven concern that assisted suicide should not be considered or pursued simply because of healthcare funding issues.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The political position is strongly social-centric, emphasizing the urgent need to raise the subsistence level and resolve the special care crisis. These views are highly supportive of those in need and critical of the government's inaction. The political framework is primarily policy-driven, stressing the state's legal obligations and social imperative.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position is strongly focused on holding the government accountable and criticizing failures in crisis management, particularly concerning the actions of the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs. They emphasize the need for earlier and more proactive engagement, such as involving experts and communicating with parliamentary factions before decisions are made. The criticism is primarily aimed at the minister's performance and timing, rather than the underlying value framework.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is firmly against Draft Bill 602 SE, which concerns amendments to the Employment Contracts Act. This position is value-driven and focuses on protecting workers' rights, highlighting the concerns raised by trade unions and professional associations regarding wages (specifically the 25% risk) and rest periods. The speaker defends the trade unions' right to express their views and criticizes the government's dismissive attitude.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position focuses strongly on the immediate implementation of social measures, particularly raising the subsistence level from 200 euros to 250 euros and resolving the issue of kindergarten placement fees. The stance is value-based and emphasizes the urgent need to help the most vulnerable to prevent people from falling into the poverty trap. The use of the supplementary budget for social aid is justified by the 2022 precedent, stressing that this decision cannot be delayed.
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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 focus is currently aimed at the efficiency and perceived fairness of the justice system. The speaker criticizes lengthy proceedings that damage individuals' reputations and health before a verdict is even reached, calling for solutions to prevent such situations. The position is moderately critical of the current process, stressing the necessity of proactive measures to avoid substantial compensation payouts later on.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political position is strongly focused on immediately raising the subsistence benefit threshold from 200 euros to 250 euros to alleviate the financial hardship faced by families living in poverty. This position is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of helping the most vulnerable and preventing people from falling into the poverty trap. This increase is considered essential due to the 40% rise in food prices that has occurred over the last two years.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political position strongly supports the draft bill (616 SE) amending the Traffic Act, deeming it undoubtedly necessary and correct. The bill's framework is value-based, emphasizing the protection of children and noting that this is not an ideological issue. The speaker prioritizes achieving consensus on socially important matters.
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2025-06-04
2025 supplementary budget

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political platform is centered on social security, stressing the urgent necessity of raising the subsistence level through a supplementary budget. While the need for national defense is not disputed, the government is criticized for delaying social benefits, directly linking people's livelihood with their will and capacity for defense. This is a value-based stance that emphasizes the immediate provision of needs-based support.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance is heavily focused on ensuring the safety, dignity, and respect of residents in care homes, criticizing the system's failure and the insufficient response from the Prosecutor's Office regarding the Pihlakodu case. Furthermore, concern is raised about the underfunding of the social sector, and clarification is sought regarding the ambiguous wording of the care reform point within the coalition agreement. The political focus is strongly value- and results-driven, demanding accountability and systemic improvement.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance heavily focuses on the effectiveness of the school network restructuring being carried out under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Research. Emphasis is placed on the social ramifications of the reform, specifically questioning whether employees will lose their jobs or be offered alternatives. This is a performance-based approach that stresses transparency and social responsibility in the reorganization of state institutions.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political focus is currently centered on the qualification requirements for youth workers, specifically addressing whether a secondary education (Level 5) is sufficient. The speaker expresses skepticism, emphasizing the significant responsibility and complexity of the work, which includes dealing with mental health issues. This constitutes a policy-driven framework that challenges the adequacy of the existing standards.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political stance is highly critical regarding the social welfare system’s lack of accountability and poor service quality. The speaker emphasizes that action is only initiated following media intervention, which points to a systemic failure. This position is clearly results-oriented and values-driven, demanding improved service in return for the high costs. The politician rejects the minister’s comparisons used to diffuse responsibility, demanding specific accountability at the service provider level.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The political focus is directed at the state’s supplementary budget and the allocation of 25–30 million euros needed to repair the critical IT system, SKAIS. The speaker remains in disagreement regarding school meals and the subsistence level, although they acknowledge the minister’s previous support for raising the subsistence level. The position is primarily results-based, emphasizing the need to resolve a serious concern that the prime minister also shares.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

It supports the draft law on social benefits for people with disabilities (561 SE) following its improvement, but remains strongly critical of the government's inaction regarding social sector funding and the recent cuts. The primary concerns are the shortage of places for specialized care services and the lack of the 25–30 million euros required to guarantee the operational reliability of the SKAIS system. This criticism is aimed directly at the government's actions and effectiveness in ensuring social welfare provision.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position is strongly opposed to the government's proposed tax increases, arguing that they threaten the financial stability of the Estonian people and exacerbate inequality. While the necessity of national defense is acknowledged, the framework is primarily outcome-based, focusing instead on the negative impact of these policies on the quality of life for citizens. As an alternative, the reintroduction of state bonds is proposed to allow for voluntary contributions.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker is focusing on the implementation of renewable energy policy and the evaluation of the ministry's activities. The core issue concerns supporting local authorities in renewable energy planning and engaging communities. This is a performance-driven line of questioning that calls into question the effectiveness of the ministry's activities to date.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker severely criticizes the government's environmental policy and the forestry development plan, casting serious doubt on whether any long-term vision exists. He strongly opposes lowering the felling age of forests, viewing this as a threat to both sustainability and the future viability of the industry. His position is heavily focused on policy efficacy, demanding a genuinely sustainable perspective.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political focus centers on evaluating the government's actions and accountability in light of the infringement procedure launched against the state. Key questions involve identifying the specific parties responsible for the errors, ensuring adherence to accountability measures, and determining the resulting financial cost to the state. This stance is strongly results-oriented and demands administrative accountability.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The political position strongly focuses on the utilization of domestic human resources, emphasizing the critical need to integrate NEET youth (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and unregistered working-age individuals into the labor market. This stance is policy-driven, demanding that all resources be channeled toward assisting these individuals and preventing their exclusion. The objective is to address a growing social and economic challenge linked to workforce productivity.
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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 political focus is on education policy, specifically the need to promote vocational education and training (VET) and professional skills. A direct question is being posed to the minister regarding specific actions, indicating a desire to see more active government support and an increase in the sector's prestige. The need to pay attention to the activities of Senior Universities (or Universities of the Third Age) is also highlighted. The overall approach is performance-driven, demanding visible results in these promotional efforts.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The political position centers on procedural transparency, specifically by questioning the Minister regarding the secrecy surrounding the content of the infringement proceedings. The stance is moderately critical concerning information accessibility, particularly regarding the right of Members of Parliament (MPs) to access key documents. The focus is directed toward the government's actions and the procedures for informing the legislature.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The political focus is centered on improving social sector legislation and protecting vulnerable groups. The speaker strongly backed an amendment that preserved the option for 16-year-olds to be placed on the waiting list for specialized care services, thereby easing the burden of concern for parents. They criticized the government's austerity measures and the deficiencies in service accessibility, particularly within specialized care and the reliability of social security IT systems. This stance is firmly rooted in policy and performance, demanding proactive engagement from the Minister of Social Affairs.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's political stance centers primarily on the integrity of the legislative process and procedural correctness. He emphasizes the necessity of using the proper terminology (rejection on the first reading, suspension on the second reading), which suggests a political framework that is heavily procedure-driven. A substantive position on the specific draft bill (the amendment to the Unemployment Insurance Act) is not articulated.
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2025-05-07
People's livelihood

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The political emphasis is on the functionality of social protection systems and ensuring people's livelihoods. The speaker urgently demands the improvement of information systems, costing 25 million euros, to prevent delays in pensions and benefits. The focus is on the reliable and timely provision of services, which is clearly a results-oriented stance.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is currently on the issue of full state subsidization for ferry connections. The speaker’s position is policy-based, demanding clarification from the minister regarding what obstacles (political, economic, or legal) are preventing the achievement of this goal.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is directed at evaluating the practical consequences of the government's ideas (a later start to the school day) and the planning of resources (public transport). The speaker expresses concern that ideas generated at the government table might be mutually exclusive, demanding clarity regarding the availability of additional resources. The position is moderately critical of the government's planning process.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position centers on sharp criticism regarding the state's failure to ensure timely payments to the elderly and other beneficiaries, a failure attributed to outdated IT systems. This stance is explicitly results-driven, stressing that in a digital Estonia, obsolete solutions should not pose an obstacle, and urgently calling for a €25 million investment to completely overhaul the system. The speaker leverages the Prime Minister's previous quotes to pressure the Minister of Social Affairs into taking action.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position strongly supports the social welfare reform, emphasizing its initial achievements (reduced co-payment, improved accessibility). Criticism is aimed at the bottlenecks in the reform’s implementation, especially the price surge for nursing home places, the control of which requires local governments to organize tenders. The position is strongly results-oriented and values-based, stressing the improved well-being of the elderly.
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2025-04-23
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The political emphasis is focused on the well-being of the elderly, people with special needs, and young families in 2025, demanding concrete solutions from the government. The speaker strongly supports a pension increase and emphasizes that a country's strength is demonstrated by caring for its weakest members. This position is strongly value-based and critical of the government's actions, particularly due to the lack of clarity surrounding social sector negotiations.
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2025-04-22
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, other laws (613 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The politician has voiced measured support for the pending draft amendment to the Law of Obligations Act, deeming it highly reasonable and crucial. The primary focus lies on the practical application of this policy and consumer protection, particularly concerning the guarantee of functional card payments during crisis situations. The political framework itself is distinctly policy- and solution-driven.
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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

The political position is critical yet constructive, focusing on the deficiencies in the implementation of the government's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" within the cultural sector. The main issues highlighted are insufficient access to culture for people with special needs and the negative financial impact of the public library reform on local municipalities. The approach is outcome-based, emphasizing the policy's actual impact and the inconsistency of its execution.
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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.

The political position focuses on the functionality and equality of the justice system, highlighting concerns about the quality of state-appointed defenders compared to expensive private defenders. Public concern regarding the investigation of "heinous rape cases" is also emphasized. This is rather performance-driven criticism aimed at the state's capability.
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2025-03-26
Sense of security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The speaker places a strong emphasis on social and economic security, demanding immediate government action to mitigate inflation and the decline in real wages. They oppose the planned amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, arguing that these changes will reduce the stability of workers' income and their overall sense of security. The political framework is results-based, requiring the government to deliver actions specifically for the current year, rather than deferring them to the future.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The political position is focused on questioning the resources allocated to managing immigration. The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of directing energy and funds toward training the nation's NEET youth and creating jobs for local residents. This is a value-driven position that prioritizes the domestic workforce and solving social issues over amending the Aliens Act.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of science (no. 716)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position focuses on maximizing the results of education and research funded by taxpayer money for the benefit of society. The speaker strongly advocates for the broad accessibility of research findings and doctoral dissertations to maximize public benefit. This position is value-driven and stresses the accountability inherent in public funding.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political stance is highly critical of the Ministry of Education and Research's planned merger of seven special schools, highlighting a procedural failure stemming from the absence of proper analysis. This position is value-based, centered on supporting children with special needs and addressing parental concerns. The speaker stresses that any reform must be underpinned by a long-term strategy and a willingness to acknowledge errors should they arise.
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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 focus is currently placed on the demographic crisis and the decline in birth rates, which is regarded as an undeniable, cross-ministerial problem. The politician expresses concern and proposes a structural change as a solution: establishing a special commission under the Prime Minister's Office to ensure the issue receives greater attention at the level of the country's leadership.
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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 political position emphasizes strengthening the nation's health and its physical and mental resilience, prioritizing this over the pursuit of medals. This is a value-based approach that highlights the significance of the social sector and physical activity as a national priority. The speaker wishes to shift the focus of the discussion to emphasize children's physical activity first, and only then elite sports.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The political position strongly defends the current operational structure of schools catering to children with special educational needs (SEN). The speaker questions the minister's stated objective for merging the schools (better management), emphasizing that the schools are delivering excellent substantive work. This stance is heavily policy- and results-driven, demanding evidence-based analysis before implementing any structural changes.
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2025-02-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly supports the need to analyze the impact of young people’s social media use, considering the topic extremely important. The political stance is procedural and policy-based, emphasizing that decisions should be thoroughly researched and implemented based on analysis, rather than being rushed. This highlights the importance of preparation and an evidence-based approach.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The political position is procedural and supportive, centered on moving forward the draft bill (561 SE) to amend the Social Benefits Act for Persons with Disabilities. It highlights concerns raised during the committee hearings, specifically regarding the timeline for IT development and the standardization of disability assessments, ensuring that the Minister’s explanations are formally documented. The overall stance is moderately supportive, focusing on guaranteeing effective policy implementation and administrative capability.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker moderately supports the bill because it addresses a significant social problem concerning students' access to subsistence benefits. This support is aimed at a political solution that improves the situation of vulnerable young people and aligns with the Chancellor of Justice's previous proposals. The focus is policy- and solution-based.
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2024-11-21
Second reading of the bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is on amendments to the Income Tax Act and the criteria governing the list of recipients for tax-exempt donations. The speaker strongly supports providing aid to Ukraine and stresses the necessity of establishing clear, objective criteria to maximize assistance and prevent the issues encountered previously. This stance is geared toward ensuring procedural transparency and clarity in policy.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political position is strongly supportive of the draft amendment to the Medicines Act (501 SE), which concerns the creation of new opportunities for hospital pharmacies. This position is geared toward policy implementation, emphasizing that this is a choice and an opportunity, not an obligation. The speaker expresses great satisfaction that the bill has reached the Riigikogu plenary hall and hopes for its swift adoption.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political position strongly supports state intervention in the provision of general care services, viewing this as a necessary and commendable step. The emphasis is placed on social justice and reducing the burden on relatives and pensioners. The policy focus is directed toward improving the role of local municipalities and the accessibility of the service, highlighting that the out-of-pocket contribution has been reduced.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly supports amending the Social Welfare Act to retain the 200-euro pensioner allowance for seniors residing in nursing homes, emphasizing that this allowance is crucial for covering personal expenses and maintaining the recipients' dignity. The political focus is centered on mitigating poverty and social exclusion among the elderly, especially given Estonia's unfavorable standing in EU comparisons. This stance is deeply rooted in policy and values, aiming to protect vulnerable groups from national budget cuts.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The politician strongly advocates for funding local authorities (LAs) to provide social services, stressing that this support must be accessible to all LAs, irrespective of the speed or skill with which they apply for it. He underscores the necessity of addressing regionally diverse concerns and demands accountability in service delivery. His approach is policy-driven, focusing on equitable distribution and rigorous oversight.
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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 toward the need for public transport reform and ensuring its implementation in rural areas. The speaker expresses concern over whether the necessary reforms are feasible given the government’s current budget cuts, thereby questioning the capacity for policy execution. The stance is policy- and results-based.
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2024-09-25
The second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and other laws (special care services and change of address) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political position is strongly supportive of the amendments to the Social Welfare Act, stressing the need to streamline day and weekly care services that have been unregulated until now. The framing of the draft bill is clearly policy-driven, focusing on ensuring the uniform and high-quality provision of the service and supporting informal caregivers. The speaker emphasizes that this draft bill is only the first step in organizing the special welfare system.
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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 focus is directed towards issues of citizens' rights and legal capacity, particularly the establishment of guardianship and the resulting restriction of decision-making authority. The speaker emphasizes the need to resolve bottlenecks concerning the right of wards to have a say, even in basic matters of daily life management. This constitutes a policy-based approach centered on rectifying systemic problems.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The political focus is currently directed towards the scope and functions of the Financial Supervision Authority (FI). The speaker implicitly supports a proactive approach by questioning whether the FI's role includes providing advice, in addition to imposing fines, in order to prevent violations. A sign of institutional strength is the concern regarding the volume of additional tasks being assigned to the FI, which suggests close monitoring of institutional performance.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker opposes the current procedure for the nuclear energy implementation bill, criticizing it as hasty and ill-conceived (a "ready, fire, aim" approach). The political stance is strongly focused on long-term planning, ensuring the state's financial accountability, and adopting a value-based approach that prioritizes national benefit over the profits of foreign capital. The position is moderately firm, expressing concern.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political position is strongly socially oriented, actively supporting the Child Protection Bill (427 SE) with the aim of improving the identification and assistance provided to children in need. The discourse is largely framed by the historical achievements of the Social Democrats, highlighting their role in increasing child benefits and support payments for children with disabilities. The position is rather value-based and results-oriented, emphasizing social responsibility toward children.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The political focus is heavily centered on the strategic objectives of social protection and reducing inequality, vigorously supporting the nation's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035." S2 stresses that the value of a society is measured by how it supports its weakest members, thereby prioritizing a value-based approach. Both speakers underscore the necessity of ensuring support for individuals throughout their entire lifespan, paying particular attention to the social guarantees afforded to informal caregivers.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political stance focuses on the availability of social welfare services, highlighting the lengthy waiting lists for specialized care. It advocates for a moderate, policy-driven approach where the restriction of services is justified to ensure a sense of fairness among those waiting. The position is strongly oriented toward guaranteeing social equity in the allocation of services.
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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 future of veterinary medicine and the sustainability of the profession. The speaker expresses strong support for the work of veterinarians, highlighting their crucial role not only in treating animals but also in supporting the mental health of pet owners. The way the question regarding youth interest was framed points to concerns about the succession of the workforce. This constitutes a value-based framework that actively supports policy development.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The political position addresses specific policy implementation challenges, emphasizing IT training for seniors and the transparency of social security reforms. Moderate criticism is leveled against the minister’s actions and communication, particularly regarding the failure to inform the Social Affairs Committee. The stance is primarily focused on policy and procedure.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The political focus is directed toward the democratic structure of local government and citizen engagement. The speaker supports the general idea of the draft legislation to solicit public opinion, but strongly maintains that electoral alliances must remain an option for non-party members to participate in politics. This position is value-based, emphasizing that the greater the number of participants, the greater the number of opportunities must also be. He/She disputes the claim regarding the instability of electoral alliances, demanding studies to substantiate it.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political position is strongly social democratic, supporting amendments to the Health Insurance Act that expand social benefits and employment opportunities for individuals currently on sick leave. It is emphasized that the draft legislation will make people’s lives easier and rectify previous deficiencies, such as the lack of support for parents of children with serious illnesses. The stance is highly supportive, and the policy is geared toward enhancing social welfare values.
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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 most crucial topic is the implementation of inclusive education and how it affects children’s mental health. The speaker supports the general direction of inclusive education but offers moderate criticism regarding its current execution, pointing out that it causes mental health issues for children who are not suited for it. The political focus is centered on policy effectiveness and the requirement to conduct thorough analyses to prevent the inefficient use of resources.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The political focus is on closing the loophole in the Vital Statistics Act concerning the registration of unassisted home births. The speaker strongly supports Bill 106 SE, stressing the necessity of safeguarding the child's interests and the human dignity of the parents, which are currently being infringed upon. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, aiming to resolve a real social problem that necessitates litigation.
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