By Agendas: Irja Lutsar

Total Agendas: 58

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The criticism is directed at the prime minister's stance regarding the causes of high food prices, specifically casting doubt on the diagnosis that the issue stems from excessive retail space. The opposition is aimed at the government's explanations of the economic situation and their credibility.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (717 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

I am not expressing personal opposition, but merely reporting critical questions raised by other members. These questions concerned individuals who would lose pregnancy benefits and the social guarantees provided to non-working persons from third countries. The opposition was directed at the abuse of the system and the payment of double benefits, which the draft legislation seeks to resolve.
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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

Not enough data
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Direct opposition is not expressed, but the speaker questions the role of the government and the Ministry of Finance, as well as the scope of their guidance in allocating the R&D budget among ministries. The criticism is aimed at the budget allocation procedure and its consequences for science-based treatment.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The criticism targets the political mechanism of universal support because it fails to account for the diverse needs of children. There is no direct criticism aimed at an opposing political group or individual; instead, the focus is purely on the policy's inefficiency.
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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 opposition is aimed at excessive data protection regulation that impedes medical progress and scientific research. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, centering on the fact that the system has become abnormally slow and obstructive. This criticism extends beyond Estonia's borders, encompassing regulations in the European Union and globally.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Criticism is directed at the drafters of the bill (the government/ministry) for the law's excessive scope and its impractical consolidation. The opposition is both procedural and policy-based, focusing on the practical utility of the legislation. The critique is presented to the minister in the form of a question, rather than as a direct attack.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The main objection is aimed at procedural failures and the avoidance of responsibility, criticizing Arvo for either concealing information or being unprepared. The speaker also casts doubt on the justification for Evelin Poolamets’s absence, calling the isolation excuse "very, very, very strange." A clear apology and a change in conduct are demanded.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is no direct criticism of opponents, but the speaker actively addresses public fears and misconceptions surrounding the draft law, such as those concerning accidents involving young people. The criticism is aimed at unregulated situations, like assisted suicide, which causes confusion and for which the so-called Tammert case is cited as an example.
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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 main opponent is the opposition, which is criticized for suppressing the inception of reforms and for leveling accusations regarding (the government's) actions. Specific criticism is aimed at Mr. Läänemets’ previous statement regarding prisoners’ health, which the speaker counters with his professional expertise. The opposition's actions are described as obstructive and unreasonable.
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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 criticism is aimed at those responsible for the state of legal education (the rapporteur and the Faculty of Law) because they have failed to resolve the issues over the course of the year. The opposition is intense and centers on procedural inaction and the absence of tangible results.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The confrontation is aimed more at the inadequacy of the bill's preparation and the presenter's credibility, rather than at the individuals themselves. The criticism is manifested in the demand for evidence (studies, negotiations) to be presented, instead of relying on the presenter's personal beliefs. The bill's international context and public support are also being called into question.
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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

There isn't enough data. The criticism is aimed more at the effectiveness of the policy in the field of higher education, rather than specific opposing parties or individuals.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Direct political opponents are not criticized. The criticism is aimed at a specific flaw in the bill—the indefinite period of validity. Speaker 2 clearly distances themselves from the legalization of euthanasia, noting that society is not yet ready for it.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main confrontation was with the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia, whose 100 proposed amendments were branded as obstructionist and subsequently disregarded. The criticism was purely procedural, focusing on the repetitive content of the proposals (e.g., changing fine units by one euro increments).
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2025-04-16
Third reading of the bill amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker addresses the objection raised by the previous speaker concerning the potential extension of the drug access timeline due to the ethics committee's requirements. This counter-argument is policy-based, defending the ethics committee's role as a guarantor of safety, prioritizing the patient's interests above all else, and questioning the veracity of the opposing side's claim.
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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.

There is no direct opposition, but indirect criticism is being leveled concerning the state's (the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs) inability to provide assistance to victims of identity theft. The criticism is policy-driven, demanding better solutions.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker does not directly criticize political opponents, but instead questions the potentially unfair consequences of the bill for vulnerable groups. The criticism is aimed at the details of the policy's implementation, which could leave people with disabilities without mobility support.
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2025-04-09
Second reading of the bill amending the Medicines Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The opposition is neither criticized nor identified; the speaker stresses that no amendments were submitted during the consultation process, and organizations agreed with the changes to the law. This indicates broad support for the bill outside the parliamentary chamber.
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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

There is no confrontation. The speaker is not criticizing individuals or groups, but is seeking clarifications and supplementary data from the presenter in order to assess the impact of the planning documents.
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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The main confrontation is with the proponents of the draft bill, whose competence and arguments are being questioned, given that the Riigikogu (Parliament) is not the appropriate venue for evaluating pharmaceuticals. Criticism is also aimed at those who doubt the impartiality of the experts at the State Agency of Medicines, which the speaker deems malicious in the absence of clear evidence. A compromise is ruled out due to the support for rejecting the bill, and the opposing side is advised to address the State Agency of Medicines directly.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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

Direct criticism is avoided toward opponents or political factions; instead, the focus is on the shortcomings of the draft law (TAIKS) and the resulting uncertainty regarding scientists' confidence and data management regulation. The criticism itself is policy-driven and moderate in intensity.
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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

There is no specific opposition, as the speaker fully supports the bill. The criticism is indirectly aimed at previous legislative practices where IT costs have been unreasonably high, but specific opponents or groups being criticized are not named.
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The criticism targets the fact that the Center Party's original proposal has expired, as well as the legal merger of Tallinn hospitals proceeding without a clear ideological plan. The dragging out of the process is also criticized, and suspicion is raised regarding the motives behind potentially offsetting the North-Estonian Regional Hospital's (PERH) debts through this merger. The speaker does not detect any anti-healthcare sentiment from the Reform Party, but rather emphasizes their interest in streamlining the system.
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2024-12-18
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary criticism is aimed at the draft bill proposed by the Minister of Health and the government, which is widely viewed as overly liberal and negligent regarding safety. The criticism is both political and procedural, questioning the Minister’s legal interpretation and asserting that the proposed changes could impede the availability of new, effective medications. Furthermore, the funding principles of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) are also under fire, as they prioritize cheaper, potentially more dangerous solutions (citing the Avastin example).
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The direct political opponent is not criticized, but the criticism is aimed at Chinese manufacturers who legally produce substances that circulate illegally in Europe. The speaker demands action to stop this spread.
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2024-12-11
Third Reading of the Draft Health Care Act (433 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The main adversary is Kalle Grünthal, who is being criticized for his anti-vaccination appeal directed at the Estonian public. The criticism is both substantive and intense, emphasizing that the opponent's assertions have been publicly debunked by experts from the Agency of Medicines.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The criticism is aimed at a specific group of parliamentarians, described as "non-coalition deputies," due to systematic procedural violations (early departure from committees). The objection is directed more at patterns of behavior than political viewpoints.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker is cautious and opposes the risks inherent in the draft bill, criticizing the lack of adequate forethought regarding child responsibility and the prevention of manipulation. Procedural deviation from the agenda item is also criticized when the discussion strays into topics concerning family benefits or nursing homes.
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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

Insufficient data
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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

Not enough data
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health service) (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Direct political opposition is neither criticized nor named. The speaker addresses concerns related to the shortage of specialists in smaller municipalities, but these are practical issues rather than opposition to the draft bill.
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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 opposition is aimed at the initiators of Bill 459 SE. While their motives (changing the funding structure) are acknowledged, the negative social consequences of the draft legislation are sharply criticized. The criticism is policy- and procedural-based, accusing the bill of publicly shaming women and provoking defiance. The speaker calls for the bill to be rejected during the first reading.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The criticism targets the poor implementation of the activity-based budgeting reform and the flawed metrics, which were apparently set by the responsible ministry. The opposition is both procedural and political, focusing on the system's inefficiency. The speaker is not attacking individuals, but rather the system's flaws.
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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 criticism targets the broad scope of the draft bill, which could nationalize a third of the pharmaceutical market and increase the workload and bureaucracy for hospitals. The representative of Eesti 200 also criticized the minister's sometimes ambivalent messaging and warned that monopolies and amateurs are not the best tools for solving problems. The criticism is aimed at the political scope, not the individuals involved.
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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

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient 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 criticism is aimed at broader societal action and prevention systems, asking what "we as a society are currently doing wrong." Specific political opponents or government agencies are not being criticized.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act (Bill 448 SE) on the Amendment of the Medical Devices Act and the Consequential Amendment of Other Acts (Granting Authority to the State Agency of Medicines)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speaker clearly opposes the earlier proposal to merge the Health Board and the Agency of Medicines, labeling it a bad idea because of the distinct expertise held by the two agencies. This opposition is politically justified and focuses on the functional differentiation of the institutions. The stance is directed either at the previous questioner or at earlier discussions.
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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

No direct opposition is voiced, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the focus of the Defence Minister’s presentation, pointing to potentially insufficient attention being paid to cyber threats. The criticism is aimed at the balance of policy and resource allocation, not at individuals.
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2024-06-13
First Reading of the Draft Public Health Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is no opposition directed toward specific political opponents or groups. The criticism is aimed instead at systemic shortcomings, such as the insufficient availability of registers and the risk of making emotion-based decisions in public health.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Direct opposition to specific individuals or groups is not expressed. The criticism is instead directed towards the procedural difficulty of retrospectively evaluating decisions made during the crisis, referencing the court case that declared the restriction null and void.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

No direct opposition or criticism is expressed. The speaker questions the narrow focus of the National Defence Committee (centering on the attack), but frames this as a procedural question, not a personal attack.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

No direct opposition or personal criticism is voiced. The indirect criticism is aimed at the government's current inability to credibly explain the crisis situation to the public and to obtain independent advice. The criticism is procedural, not politically aggressive.
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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 opposition is aimed both at specific colleagues (Jaak Valge, Urmas Reinsalu) and at general skeptical arguments concerning youth suffrage. The speaker refutes claims regarding young people being more easily influenced and lacking life experience, pointing out that adults also cast their votes based on other criteria. Reinsalu is criticized directly through accusations of populism.
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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 criticism is directed primarily against widespread societal attitudes and ideologies that view the elderly as a burden or that have created the ideology that 'a small family is trendy.' Indirect criticism is also leveled at previous political measures that focused on continuously increasing family benefits, given that these measures have now run their course.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is no direct confrontation or personal criticism, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the inadequacy of the analysis of the current economic situation. The criticism is aimed at the presenter for failing to analyze the sectors of activity of 60% of the working population, which is essential for understanding the structural problem.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

No opposing viewpoint is voiced, even though the minister is addressed during the debate on the motion of no confidence. The speaker praises the minister and poses a constructive question, completely avoiding any criticism.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Direct opposition to the initiator of the bill is not expressed; instead, a critical question is posed regarding the proposal's shortcomings in the context of crisis situations. The criticism is aimed at the details of policy implementation and the lack of preparation, not at individuals.
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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 criticism is aimed at the current regulations that impede the rapid use of data, rather than being personally directed at the minister or a specific political group. The opposition is procedural and policy-based, focusing on the removal of regulatory obstacles. The intensity of the attack is moderate, framing the issue as a problem that requires a solution.
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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 to Lower the VAT Rate on Cancer Medicines" (277 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The objection is directed at a specific legislative bill (277 OE), criticizing its vagueness and its disparate treatment of various illnesses. The criticism is political in nature and focuses on systemic shortcomings, such as the ambiguity surrounding the definition of pharmaceuticals and the failure to extend support to other patient groups.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The criticism is aimed at the system's structural deficiencies and inefficiency. The first speaker criticizes pharmacies for entering the medical treatment market. The second speaker criticizes the "wishes-based, not needs-based" nature of medicine, arguing that the free market economy fails to deliver the best results in healthcare, and demands that the state take control.
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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

There is no direct confrontation or criticism aimed at political opponents. The speaker only addresses and refutes the general fear that people will abuse the new system, or "game the system," pointing out that those who want to scheme will do so anyway.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker takes a stand against the claims made by previous speakers, particularly Kalle Grünthal and Mr. Poolamets, who questioned the safety of vaccines and the ethics of pharmaceutical companies. The critique is primarily fact-based and procedural, refuting misconceptions regarding European regulations and the transparency of clinical trials. The speaker is delivering a rebuttal to correct the impression that pharmaceutical companies are solely engaged in criminal activity.
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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 criticism is aimed at the government and decision-makers proposing cuts to science funding, which sends alarming signals throughout the scientific community. Opposition is also focused on excessive bureaucracy (reports, public procurement, permits) and the current grant system, which leaves many researchers unfunded. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, centered on issues of inefficiency.
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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

Lack of data
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