By Agendas: Hanah Lahe

Total Agendas: 28

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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is directed towards national legislation and international topics, particularly the European Parliament elections and the practices of European Union member states. There is no reference to local or regional issues.
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2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the bill being addressed at the national level and its socio-economic impacts. There is no regional focus.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on national legislation and its implementation within the waste management sector, with reference also made to the European Union Packaging Regulation. There is no regional or local emphasis.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on European Union level regulation (sustainability reports) and the actions of the Estonian government in EU negotiations. There are no references to specific local or regional issues.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the general part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

There is a lack of regional focus, but the discussion did touch upon national infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic) and national defense sites (the Central Training Area). Regarding the implementation of the law, emphasis is placed on delegating oversight to local municipalities.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the impact of the bill on Estonian companies, especially state-owned enterprises. There is no regional or international focus.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly centered on the European Union, emphasizing the benefits derived from EU membership and the importance of the ETS system. In the Estonian context, oil shale and its economic unviability are mentioned. Furthermore, global trendsetters (China, USA) are analyzed within the context of climate policy to demonstrate the correctness of the direction chosen by Estonia.
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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 focus is strictly national, centering on life in Estonia, the media, and the issues within the Estonian legal system regarding the handling of sexual offenses.
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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 focus is clearly national, centering on what Estonia as a whole can achieve in the field of artificial intelligence and digitalization. Furthermore, the ambition has been expressed to serve as an international role model for other countries.
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The first speaker focuses heavily on Ida-Viru County, highlighting the region's health problems (shorter lifespan, low birth weight) that are directly linked to the oil shale industry. This underscores the concern regarding the social and health consequences for this specific region resulting from energy production.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The regional focus is broad, using international examples (Southern European wildfires and heatwaves) to illustrate the severity of climate change. At the same time, these phenomena are directly linked to the threat to Estonian security and local events (wildfires).
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE) – second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely on national legislation and regulations pertaining to the waste and packaging sector. Regional or local topics are absent.
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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 primarily at the national level (Estonian legal framework and economy) and the international level (EU climate policy, the example of Finland). Specific Estonian issues are mentioned, such as the lack of competitiveness of oil shale and the flooding that occurred in Tartu. Emphasis is placed on establishing the obligation for local governments to create climate plans.
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2024-10-08
Draft Law Amending the Hunting Act (444 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data
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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 (the continuation of Estonia) and on the global threat (the climate crisis). There are no references to specific regions or local issues.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

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

The regional focus is international, using the extensive floods that occurred in Poland and the Czech Republic as examples of the climate crisis's impact. The ultimate goal, however, is aimed at assessing Estonia's national crisis preparedness, both currently and in the near future.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-05-30
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the European Parliament Election Act (lowering the voting and candidacy age) (414 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonian election laws and the Riigikogu) and the international level (the European Parliament, the EU, and the UN). Regionally, Ida-Virumaa is cited as an example of low voter turnout (53.3%) in the most recent Riigikogu elections, illustrating that low participation is not solely a problem among young people.
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2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is primarily at the national level, covering the objectives of Estonia's climate policy and national investments in infrastructure and the renovation of housing. Mention is made of continuing railway electrification and improving urban planning, which points toward national and general urban environment development.
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2024-03-06
Third Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is divided between the global water crisis (based on UN data) and Estonia’s national water reserves, emphasizing that Estonia must value its resources. The case of restricting water usage in Viimsi municipality is cited as a local example to illustrate the current relevance of this issue in Estonia.
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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 focus is broad-based and national, centering on education system reforms and the global challenges posed by climate change. The need to advance education affects all school levels. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Bill amending the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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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 focus is clearly global, emphasizing that solving the climate crisis is an international problem that affects all nations. It contrasts the global scope with narrower national or European Union level solutions.
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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 focus is at the national level and on the Riigikogu proceedings, addressing political ethics and the legislative process.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Subsurface Resources Act (121 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus addresses the role of local authorities (LAs) in the legislative process, highlighting a deficiency in the draft law when the local government's submitted opinion is left unanalyzed. This emphasizes the necessity of involving the local level in making decisions concerning the earth's subsurface.
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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 focus is national, centered on the potential impact of the legislative amendment on all Estonians and the closure of air traffic within Estonian airspace. Foreign studies are mentioned only in relation to the bill's initiator citing American sources.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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