By Agendas: Tõnis Lukas

Total Agendas: 104

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2025-10-08
Budget

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The legislative focus is on scrutinizing and guiding the draft state budget and the State Budget Strategy (RES). The speaker is acting in an oversight capacity, demanding that previously planned political reforms, such as the teachers' career model, are adequately covered in the budget and that the corresponding agreements are formalized.
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2025-09-17
The Estonian language

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The legislative priority is the swift modernization and amendment of the Language Act to establish new requirements for agency and platform workers. The proponent is an active initiator, as Isamaa will submit its draft amendment on the same day, ensuring the Riigikogu has material for discussion. A previous Isamaa bill was rejected three years ago.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is on ensuring the compliance and validity of legislation, particularly concerning the protection of the Estonian language. The speaker questions the Chancellor of Justice regarding his actions in guaranteeing proper language use and the validity of the law, thereby positioning himself primarily as one who stresses supervision and enforcement.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Legislative priorities include obligating the government to develop a model for teacher salary increases and career advancement, amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act to strengthen the role of the Estonian language, and legally enshrining the tradition of the Song and Dance Festival. The speaker is an active initiator and uses parliamentary inquiries to hold the government accountable.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 653 SE, which concerns the attestation of school principals and the career model for teachers. The speaker is a critical reviewer attempting to enhance the legal certainty of the draft bill by demanding that salary coefficients be fixed at the government level. Furthermore, the analysis date (2032) specified in the law is criticized as an irrelevant detail.
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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 legislative focus is on opposing government decisions (specifically the Tartu prison issue) and resolving the political crisis through snap elections in order to restore public trust. The intention to initiate a discussion within the Tartu City Council to influence local decisions is also mentioned.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the adoption of the draft Song and Dance Celebration Act (598 SE), the aim of which is to create a permanent legal framework for preserving the tradition. The draft establishes the role of the implementing body, the principles governing the repertoire (Estonian language, proportion of classical works), the status of the venues, and state financial guarantees. The draft also supports the possibility of utilizing special national planning to protect the area of the Song Festival Grounds.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative priority is the adoption of the Draft Act on the Organization of Research, Development, and Innovation (554 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, acknowledging the maturity achieved during its preparation and the agreements reached concerning the proportions of science funding.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill for amending the Sports Act (518 SE), regarding which the speaker is a pragmatic supporter. He notes that although the changes have brought positive examples, a legislative gap remains, and there is still some way to go, pointing to the need for further legislation.
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2025-06-11
Pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at strategically assessing the existing retirement age limit (65 years old) and the government’s employment policy. The speaker calls for measures to improve employment opportunities for pensioners to prevent high levels of immigration.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is the debate surrounding Bill 642 SE (the Convention Withdrawal Bill), where the speaker is a strong proponent of retaining mines and withdrawing from the convention. The priority is maintaining defense capability and overcoming the restrictions stemming from international agreements.
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2025-06-04
Wages and school lunches

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is directed towards reviewing the state budget requests for the coming year and scrutinizing unfulfilled coalition agreements. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator of the budget process and the strategy for raising the minimum wage, concentrating specifically on the financing details of the career model.
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2025-06-04
The role of the Estonian language in public space

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The main legislative priority is passing the Language Act bill, especially the provisions regulating taxi services and platform work. The speaker positions themselves as the initiator of the necessary amendments, which the government has repeatedly voted down, and demands the swift submission of the bill promised by the government.
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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

The legislative focus is aimed at making infrastructure development more systematic and streamlining planning processes in order to prevent arbitrary decision-making. This is directly linked to the implementation issues concerning the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035."
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is on verifying and enforcing the language requirements stipulated in existing administrative contracts, ensuring the language proficiency of faculty members and the language instruction provided to doctoral students. Emphasis is also placed on the necessity of reforming the doctoral thesis defense system to rely more heavily on local researchers as opponents and to support the establishment of conditions for Estonian-language doctoral studies.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on implementing the school network reform agreed upon by the coalition, which concerns the division of administrative responsibility for basic schools and gymnasiums. The speaker is in a supervisory role, demanding clarification from the Ministry of Education and Research regarding the negotiations and adherence to the timeline, especially concerning gymnasiums with fewer than 100 students.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is currently on monitoring compliance with existing policies (the transition to Estonian-language instruction) and administrative requirements (language requirements, audits). This constitutes an interpellation aimed at exercising oversight, rather than initiating new legislation.
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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 main legislative priority is the swift submission of amendments to the Language Act to the Riigikogu (Parliament), aimed at protecting the Estonian language in the public sphere. He/She has previously acted as a legislative initiator and is now demanding that the government present the promised bills. Also high on the agenda is the reassessment of regional school network standards and ensuring the enforcement of the Vocational Education Act across the counties.
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2025-05-15
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances supporting the plan to build offshore wind farms" (586 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the details of the draft bill, particularly how to define a "major investment" and the conditions under which the government should receive approval from the Riigikogu for planning. It acts as a clarifier of the bill's content.
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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 legislative focus is on extending the compensation mechanism of the existing Nature Conservation Act to the owners of natural sacred sites. He is a supporter and the driving force behind the initiative, who wants to ensure that the legislative amendment (in the context of Bill 610 SE) also addresses this specific group of owners.
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2025-05-07
Bringing in foreign labor

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is centered on defending the immigration quota and the system of exceptions, opposing government plans to modify the quota or introduce new exceptions (such as for skilled workers). The speaker supports the current system of 13 exceptions, believing it offers sufficient opportunities for bringing in highly qualified specialists.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative priority is opposing changes to the electoral system for local government councils in order to preserve the representation of local residents and prevent irregular candidacies. [It] calls on the government to implement regional policy measures to support the rest of Estonia and halt the deepening of inequality.
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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 main legislative focus is the comprehensive Song and Dance Celebration Act, initiated by the Isamaa parliamentary faction. This law is intended to secure the foundation of the tradition by mandating salary support for collective instructors and allowing choir singing and folk dancing to be practiced as part of the school curriculum.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the critical assessment of the current energy policy and subsidization schemes within the framework of the interpellation ("Interpellation on the Energy Sector"). Specific legislative priorities or draft bills are not mentioned.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is tied to the draft Act amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE), concerning which a speech was delivered during its third reading. The speaker is an active supporter of this legislative initiative, which addresses the susceptibility of the electorate to manipulation and the resolution of national security issues at the local government level.
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2025-03-26
Integration of immigrants

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The primary legislative focus is the draft Language Act, the current version of which is deemed insufficient. The speaker opposes the bill because it has omitted language requirements for taxi drivers, service workers, and platform workers. Amendments to the law are demanded in order to strengthen the status of the Estonian language.
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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 legislative focus is on the Draft Act amending the Aliens Act and consequently amending other acts (548 SE), the second reading of which the speaker is participating in. The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill, criticizing the broader political direction that supports the streamlining of migration procedures without ensuring protection for wage levels.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative priority is the swift handling of the new version of the Language Act in the Riigikogu, in order to establish language requirements for new sectors of activity that are currently outside of control. The speaker positions themselves as an accelerator of the bill’s initiation and a maker of substantive proposals.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the critical monitoring and challenging, via an interpellation, of the administrative reform initiated by the ministry (the Maarjamaa Unified School). The objective is to compel the minister to provide firm assurances regarding the preservation of student places and to criticize the implementation of rushed regulations.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards overseeing government activities and setting budget priorities, particularly concerning the new austerity measures. The priority is protecting existing family benefits and demanding the fulfillment of constitutional objectives, utilizing the mechanism of interpellation for this purpose.
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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 legislative focus is directed towards opposing the policy concerning the quota for introducing foreign labor and its exemptions, fearing that it will be increased manifold. It also monitors the implementation of the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," especially its national objectives.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the Draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation (Bill 554 SE), which is considered necessary. The speaker is acting as a supporter and a scrutineer of the details, focusing primarily on the fairness of the funding reorganization and its impact on the budget of the Ministry of Education and Research.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the draft act on amending the Constitution (Bill 536 SE), which concerns restricting suffrage in local elections. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and demands the realization of the popular majority’s will in the Riigikogu to ensure national security and political balance.
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2025-02-19
Defence Industry Park

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is directed toward accelerating or circumventing existing planning processes so that the defense industry park can be established more quickly. The speaker has initiated critical questions regarding the purposeful and balanced distribution of the 1.6 billion in national defense investments.
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2025-02-17
Investigation into the failure of the education agreement (no 704)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed toward the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act moving from the government to the Riigikogu, as this is the necessary draft bill required to launch the education agreement. The speaker is critical of the bill's delay and demands that guarantees be found for educational sectors that are currently not adequately recognized.
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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 legislative focus is directed toward the critical scrutiny and demand for justification regarding the extensive administrative reform (school mergers) initiated by the executive branch (the Ministry of Education). The priority is to ensure that the learning conditions for children with special educational needs do not deteriorate during the reform, and that their learning places are preserved.
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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

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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Aliens Act (548 SE), which aims to streamline migration procedures. The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill, seeking to clarify whether this "streamlining" simply means cutting red tape or if it involves opening hidden migration gateways.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The immediate legislative focus is currently on the ammunition procurement bill (540 OE), valued at 1.6 billion euros. The speaker then broadened the discussion, concentrating on wider national defense budget policy and long-term expenditure goals (3.5%–5% of GDP).
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative and political focus is on restricting state funding for organizations that run campaigns deemed detrimental to promoting larger families. Another important topic is protecting the curriculum content regarding traditional family terminology (mother, father, marriage).
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2024-12-18
Tourism Strategy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is currently on amending the content of the Tourism Development Plan 2035, specifically requiring that culture be given a proper place within the document. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent to the current version of the development plan, utilizing the information session to influence policy and scrutinize the activities of the ministries.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Preschool Education Act (Bill 419 SE), where the speaker for the third reading is from the opposition. The objective was to include a provision in the Act that would grant the kindergarten director the right to form groups, taking into account the child's level of Estonian language proficiency and their well-being. The speaker does not support the adoption of the bill without the inclusion of this provision.
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2024-12-11
Suffrage

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The primary legislative priority is the revocation of voting rights for citizens of Russia and Belarus, emphasizing the necessity of finding a legally robust solution for this. Also in focus is the protection of the electoral process and e-voting against hybrid and digital attacks.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the third reading of the draft Act amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE). The speaker is acting as a critical scrutinizer of the bill, focusing on the accuracy of the classification of budget expenditures and the permanent financial commitment.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on Bill 447 SE, which deals with establishing mandatory learning requirements and vocational education reform. The speaker supports the bill's objectives but sharply criticizes implementation flaws, such as the lack of a legal basis for organizing paid admissions for adult learners before the law takes effect. He/She is a critical supporter who demands financial guarantees.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The legislative focus is on restricting voting rights and the process of amending the constitution. The speaker is both an initiator and a supporter, emphasizing the need to find ways to identify those non-citizens who simultaneously hold Russian citizenship, thereby hinting at the necessity of new legislative steps.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus centers on Interpellation No. 656 regarding the involvement of stakeholders, but the speaker is concentrating instead on the consequences arising from the implementation of tax laws and the precision of the associated forecasts. The key priority remains monitoring policy effectiveness and tracking tax revenue collection.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is supporting the draft act on amending the Act on the Estonian Academy of Sciences (Bill 514 SE), which was initiated by the Cultural Affairs Committee. A broader priority is increasing the legislative initiative of the Riigikogu and resolving organizational issues related to science while awaiting government bills.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The primary legislative focus is amending the draft 2025 State Budget Act (513 SE). Priorities include securing the 5% salary increase for teachers, preventing cuts to the operating expenses of cultural institutions, and ensuring the necessary funding for the Year of the Estonian Book (specifically for the Estonian Literary Society and the Literary Museum). The speaker is the initiator and advocate of these amendments.
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2024-11-13
Allocations to Municipalities

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is on the financial guarantees of the future state budgets (2026–2028) required for the implementation of the career model. The speaker demands a formal protocol decision from the government that would grant the Minister of Education the authority to sign the agreement concerning the state budget, thereby acting as the overseer of the budget process.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the Draft Act (489 SE) concerning the partial repeal of the Act amending the Land Tax Act. The speaker is directly addressing the issue of tax exemption for residential land, acting as an active questioner in 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 legislative focus is currently on Bill 459 SE, which concerns the supplementation of the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization. The speaker's role is that of a questioner, who seeks to clarify the bill's impact on state funding and international freedom of movement.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is centered on opposing the car tax, highlighting its negative impact on essential transportation needs and family budgets. More broadly, the government's policy regarding the closure of the school network and various agency offices is also facing criticism, with these decisions being explicitly linked to tax policy.
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2024-11-06
School closures in rural areas

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is currently directed towards the critical scrutiny of government budget plans and measures (specifically, support for small schools), as well as analyzing the implications of the salary agreement for education staff. The speaker functions as an evaluator assessing the impact of existing policies and agreements, particularly concerning the volume of municipal applications and the scope of funding.
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2024-11-05
Draft law invalidating the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speaker is taking on the role of a critic, focusing on the condemnation of government draft legislation (the car tax bill) and political decisions (the reduction of the school network). The objective is to ensure the integrity and consistency of the government's regional policy so that no single decision undermines it.
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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 primary legislative focus is directed at curbing regulations and bureaucracy, particularly in the context of transposing European Union directives. The objective is to slow the growth of red tape by implementing the principle that when a new regulation is adopted, a previous one must be repealed.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main focus is on the draft Act amending the Sports Act (Bill 518 SE). The priority is simplifying the legislation and reducing excessive detail by requiring specific numerical indicators to be transferred to the level of a government regulation. It supports the further processing of the bill, acting as a critical supporter.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Focuses on the provisions of the education sector agreement, particularly the 60:40 cost proportion and the regulation of teacher workload, while remaining critical of these specific stipulations. Also opposes the drafting of the Public Libraries Act, which will result in the elimination of jobs in county central libraries. Seeks to initiate and support legislation aimed at preserving regional balance.
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2024-10-23
Regional balance

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is centered on evaluating how government policy guidelines and specific pieces of draft legislation (such as the Public Libraries Act) affect regional equilibrium. The speaker opposes the centralization of public sector jobs and calls for systematic monitoring to ensure regional policy balance is pursued across all sectors.
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2024-10-23
Wordplay

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable for failing to meet the goal set in the coalition agreement: raising teachers' salaries to 120%. The speaker is operating as the opposition, criticizing the lack of promised political progress concerning wage policy.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on resolving the inquiry, demanding the return of the confiscated monument to its owners, provided experts confirm that it lacks the prohibited insignia of occupation forces. The objective is to ensure that there is no prohibition on displaying the monument in public space.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus of the interpellation is the policy concerning the outsourcing of prison capacity and the corresponding threat assessments. The speaker is acting as a policy critic and questioner, demanding clarification from the government regarding national security readiness.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the critical analysis, during the first reading, of the draft act amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE). The speaker is skeptical of the draft, focusing on its adequacy in light of the changed economic situation.
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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

The legislative focus centers on the draft Act amending the Family Benefits Act and other acts (507 SE). The speaker is taking on the role of a critical questioner regarding this bill. The objective is to challenge the underlying logic of the draft act concerning the unequal distribution of social services (specifically, health insurance).
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2024-10-09
Mass immigration of labor

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is centered on opposing amendments to the existing labor migration policy (quotas and exceptions). The aim is to prevent the raising of the quota and to demand the strengthening of Estonian language requirements across all sectors.
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2024-10-08
Draft law amending the Blood Act (476 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the critical evaluation of the budget process and the government's austerity measures (zero-based budgeting). The speaker acts in opposition to the government's administrative priorities, concentrating on whether the proposed bill or method will result in national savings.
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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 legislative focus is primarily on exercising oversight and ensuring legal protection, especially concerning the activities of state-owned enterprises and consumer protection. The context of the speech is the overview provided by the Chancellor of Justice, which points to the monitoring of compliance with existing legislation.
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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 focus is on the theme of historical memory and honoring within the context of the Ministry of Defence's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The speaker demands that the ministry either change its course of action or clarify how it values the memory of freedom fighters. Specific draft laws or amendments were not mentioned.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding the Technical Failure of the Joint Entrance Exams for State Gymnasiums (No. 627)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on oversight and demanding accountability regarding existing educational arrangements and the development of e-exams. It requires a thorough reconsideration of political plans (such as exam scheduling) and the postponement of e-exam development until the prerequisites concerning security and the impact of artificial intelligence are properly met.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on the government's budget priorities and the formation of wage policy within the context of the budget debate. The speaker addresses the government's actions regarding the improvement of salary conditions for teachers and cultural workers through an interpellation.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The primary legislative focus is on the question of ministerial confidence and how it is expressed in a vote. Key political issues being raised include accelerating the transition to Estonian-language education and restricting the right of citizens of the aggressor state to vote in local government elections.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The main legislative priority is opposing the motor vehicle tax bill and ensuring it is not adopted. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the government's plans for reorganizing the school network and reforming the funding for large families. The speaker is clearly the initiator of the opposition to the bill.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The legislative focus is directed toward monitoring the consequences of government decisions, especially regarding the postponement of the tax bracket adjustment (or tax bulge) and its impact on wage growth. It is also a priority to prevent the Minister of Education's initiative to extend the Estonian language proficiency requirements for teachers who have not yet mastered the language.
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2024-06-12
Estonian-language school environment

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The legislative focus is directed toward monitoring the implementation of the action plan for the transition to Estonian-language instruction and the fulfillment of prescribed orders within the education system. The draft bill of the Pre-school Education Act is also a focus, and the proposal regarding the possibility of establishing Estonian-language instruction groups is supported.
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2024-06-12
Defense expenditures

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The legislative focus is on the oversight and accountability of the government's actions concerning major national defense and munitions procurement initiatives. The speaker is demanding clarification regarding the progress of these programs and the subsequent steps.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on the adoption of the Riigikogu statement concerning the Georgian democracy crisis, which is considered an appropriate and timely reaction. The speaker supports the statement, although he notes that the proposed instruments might display "excessive enthusiasm" in assessing their own role.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on amendments to the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397), aimed at closing loopholes in language proficiency requirements within the service and public sectors. The speaker, acting as the initiator, demands, among other things, the extension of Estonian-language administration to companies with state participation, the Estonianization of domain names, and the establishment of language requirements for platform workers. Furthermore, they demand limiting the proportion of audio advertising in foreign languages (max 20%).
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the systematic package of amendments to the Draft Law on Pre-primary Education (419 SE) and its accompanying curriculum. The speaker supports the bill but emphasizes the need to retain the mandatory requirement for music teachers and ensure the logical regulation of Estonian-language instruction in both private kindergartens and private childcare institutions. The speaker is actively involved in clarifying the specific details of the draft legislation.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on local government election laws, specifically addressing the issue of suffrage for Russian citizens. The speaker is tackling this subject as part of an official inquiry, expressing criticism regarding the current situation in which the proportion of immigrants among the electorate is growing.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the proceedings of the 2024 supplementary budget (Bill 389 SE). The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill due to its deficient content, but supports securing the necessary funding for teachers’ salaries. The main priority is to initiate the next supplementary budget—a negative one—aimed at cutting state administrative costs in order to provide relief for essential functions.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on supporting Riigikogu Draft Resolution 410 OE, which proposes that the government find a solution for constructing the Estonia annex. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative, emphasizing the need to build a dignified new hall adjacent to the current building.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is on supporting and processing Riigikogu Statement 420 AE, which concerns declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting aggression. The speaker is a supporter and signatory of this draft resolution.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is insufficient data.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the Draft Resolution (285 OE) directed at the government, which contains four specific proposals for amending the regulations and funding related to the structure of the school network. The proposals concern the notification period for decisions, the reform of the equalization fund coefficient, three years of state supplementary funding for small schools, and equal funding for private schools in sparsely populated areas. The speaker is the initiator of the draft and demands active intervention in education policy from the Riigikogu.
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2024-04-10
Mass labor immigration

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is currently centered on the government’s proposals to raise the immigration cap, a measure the speaker strongly opposes. He/She highlights existing regulatory loopholes and exceptions (e.g., 13 exemptions) which render any increase in the cap completely pointless.
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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 legislative focus is on regulations concerning the immigration quota and proposals for their amendment, specifically those affecting the quota for third-country nationals. The speaker is opposed to the expansion of the current legislation, which, in their view, serves the interests of cheap labor.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the promises made regarding teachers' salary increases (No. 580)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward modifying the career model and workload calculation, requiring that these changes be budgeted for and that their funding be permanent. The Isamaa party has submitted bills aimed at expanding the responsibility for education funding to the entire government. The goal is to ensure that increases in minimum salary rates and the grading of the career model are legislatively supported.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the accelerated implementation of the decision regarding the transition to Estonian-language instruction, and ensuring the methodological and financial support associated with it. He/She emphasizes the need to monitor exceptions and ensure that teachers receive adequate financial support.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is aimed at preserving and funding social programs, specifically support for extracurricular activities. Furthermore, the ministers' obligation to address population policy and maintain regular contact with key associations is emphasized.
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2024-03-20
Third Reading of the Draft Act (338 SE) on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The main priority is the amendment of the Cultural Endowment Act to ensure the financing of the construction of the Estonian Public Broadcasting building and to establish a basis for the further resolution of social guarantees for creators. There is a supporter of the initiative who emphasizes the necessity of quickly informing the public broadcaster that they can proceed with the procurement.
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2024-03-20
Continuation of the First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (373 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft resolution (373 OE) initiated by the Isamaa parliamentary group, which requires the Government of the Republic to develop and submit the necessary draft legislation aimed at improving teachers' working conditions by May 1st. The objective is to compel the government to assume unified responsibility for securing the necessary budgetary funding.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main legislative priority is the adoption of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 373 OE, which would obligate the government to establish the necessary legislation to ensure the teachers' salary (at 120%) and a four-level career model by May 1st at the latest. The objective is to provide the government with a clear direction and guarantee industrial peace.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative priority is the amendment of the Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act to ensure the funding of the Estonian Public Broadcasting studio complex. Additionally, the focus is on defining the role of the Culture Committee in approving the minister's proposals and adding social guarantees to the draft bill.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (Bill 338 SE), where the speaker is actively involved in the second reading. The priorities are the transparency and sustainability of funding schemes, and ensuring that existing cultural grants are maintained alongside new obligations.
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2024-02-21
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is directed towards preventing the raising of the immigration quota and ensuring the stricter enforcement of existing laws, particularly concerning proficiency in the Estonian language. Furthermore, the issue of granting voting rights to non-Estonians in local elections is a significant topic, as it is widely perceived as a threat.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The primary legislative focus is opposing the proposed Motor Vehicle Tax Act. The speaker is actively opposing the bill, demanding detailed exemptions for the cultural, sports, and educational sectors. The objective is to block the bill's passage, with the hope that it will not advance beyond the first reading.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on controlling the immigration quota and its 13 exceptions, as well as restricting government policies that facilitate mass inflow. The speaker supports legislative measures to revoke the voting rights of citizens of aggressor states in local elections, thereby preventing political manipulation.
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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 main legislative priority is the swift passage of the draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation through the Riigikogu. This complex bill is expected to address key issues, such as research ethics and the division of labor among research institutions.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed towards reforming existing funding measures and creating new legislation. Isamaa has submitted a draft resolution tasking the government with developing a system of legislation to facilitate the operation of schools in sparsely populated areas. Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance is required to rectify the coefficient of remoteness.
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2024-01-17
Teachers' Salaries

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on monitoring the implementation of the government's action plan and the coalition agreement, demanding specific proposals from the executive branch to prevent the strike. Information regarding new legislative priorities is unavailable; the emphasis remains on fulfilling existing commitments.
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2024-01-17
The Bronze Soldier

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is directed toward supporting a historically significant bill (the removal of the Bronze Soldier) and protecting the associated voting results. The speaker's role is to improve public understanding of the faction's legislative activity and support.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is now on the successful implementation of the already adopted legislative decision (the transition to Estonian-language instruction). The speaker is a strong proponent of the policy but urgently insists that the government guarantee the necessary financial and personnel conditions (including salary increases and a career model), which are prerequisites for the transition's success.
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2024-01-09
First Reading of the Draft Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (327 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on the draft bill (327 SE) amending the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act. The speaker is involved in the process, raising detailed questions concerning the management of state assets in the context of local military infrastructure.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The main focus is on the government's operational activities to prevent the strike and secure funding. It refers to the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, which the Isamaa party submitted, positioning itself as the initiator and solution-seeker regarding the issue of the missing 10 million.
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