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 focus is on national economic problems (food prices in Estonia) and the international context (the impact of the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Estonia). There is no specific local or regional emphasis.

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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

The focus is on the national level (Estonian e-residency) and international comparison (200 countries). There is no focus on specific local regions or constituency issues.

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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

The text lacks a regional focus, concentrating instead on national social security and healthcare systems and their respective budgets. The international context (Ukrainian refugees, the example set by the Polish parliament) is mentioned only when citing or referencing the questions raised by other members.

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2025-10-08

2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Affairs and potential nationwide regulation concerning children's health issues.

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2025-10-07

First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing ministerial budgets and the government's regulatory capacity concerning the financing of research and development. Regional or local topics are absent.

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2025-09-17

Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Not enough data

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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 broad, encompassing both Estonia's domestic research environment (specifically, the lengthy processing of research permits) and the international regulatory framework. The issue is viewed as global, affecting the entire European Union and the world.

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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

Insufficient data.

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2025-09-04

Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is entirely on national topics, addressing the internal procedure of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the nationwide public health regulations established by the Health Board. There are no references to specific regional or local issues.

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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

No data available

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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 focus is on national issues (reforms, Estonian healthcare, and prison management) and also covers the international aspect concerning the reception of Swedish prisoners. Tartu Prison is specifically mentioned in relation to personal research.

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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.

There is not enough data.

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2025-06-04

Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A strong regional focus defines Estonia's position relative to its immediate neighbors (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden). Particular concern is being emphasized that Estonia might become an isolated "small island" regarding the time zone issue, where the time differs from its neighbors for six months of the year.

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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 focus is at the national level (the quality of Estonian higher education) and on international trends (the movement of young people to foreign universities). There is a lack of emphasis on specific Estonian regions or local issues.

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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

The focus is at the national level (the Estonian healthcare system and legislation). Speaker 2 broadens this focus to the international stage, urging increased European and Estonian investment in medical science, while also highlighting concerns about US funding.

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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 focus is clearly international (transposition of the European Union directive and harmonization of the EU framework) and national (amendment of Estonian law). There is no reference to specific local or regional issues in Estonia.

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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

No data available

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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 at the national level (Estonia as a digital and rule-of-law state), but the issue has a clear international dimension, indicating that traces of the crime have reached Romania.

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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 focus is on national legislation and its social consequences, with no references to specific regions or local issues.

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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 focus is entirely on the national level, covering amendments to the Medicinal Products Act and defining the jurisdiction of state authorities (the Agency of Medicines and the Health Board) in regulating the use of medicines within Estonian hospitals.

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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 regional focus is both national (Estonian planning) and international (a comparison with Western Europe). It is emphasized that while wind turbines are widespread in Western Europe, potentially taller models are being planned for Estonia.

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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 focus is divided between the national level (Estonian Agency of Medicines, Estonian data, Estonian Immunization Committee) and the international/supranational level (European Medicines Agency, European Union, Nobel Committee). It is emphasized that the EU's control over medicines is strict, and activities must be in line with international science.

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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 focus is on international developments (the situation of US scientists) and their application at the national level for the development of Estonian science. Local or regional focus is lacking.

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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 focus is directed at the national level, emphasizing the competitiveness of Estonian research careers against an international backdrop. The need for a unified national data management system that would serve the whole of Estonia is also highlighted.

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2025-01-29

Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely on national social policy and the harmonization of laws concerning people with disabilities across Estonia. There is no regional or international focus, apart from a reference to international definitions.

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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 focus is intensely on developing Tallinn's hospital network, especially when planning the Mustamäe and Lasnamäe medical campuses. However, it is also acknowledged that the new Tallinn hospital holds national significance, serving at least half of Estonia and acting as a training base. The speaker provides comparative examples drawn from the development of the Tartu University Hospital.

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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 focus is directed towards Estonia's domestic problems and regulations, addressing the availability of medicines for Estonian cancer patients and the capacity of hospital pharmacies within Estonia. The Agency of Medicines (Ravimiamet), the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa), and the pharmacy of the Tartu University Hospital are mentioned, emphasizing the local context. International examples are used only to illustrate domestic safety risks.

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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 focus is heavily international, concentrating on narcotics originating in China and the European Union's joint efforts to curb their 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 focus is on the national level, addressing the health and vaccination of the Estonian population. There are no references to specific regions or local projects.

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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

There is not enough data.

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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 focus is on the international protocol and its domestic implementation. There are no references to specific regional, local, or economic interests.

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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 distinctly global, dealing with world population growth and the necessity of resettlement. Estonian or local regional issues are absent.

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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 focus is at the national level, addressing the draft law concerning the Estonian Academy of Sciences and the work processes of the Riigikogu committees.

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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.

The regional focus is heavily centered on improving the capacity of local municipalities (LGAs) and ensuring regional parity. Special emphasis is placed on supporting smaller municipalities and islands, which previously were unable to provide services due to a lack of project-based funding. The relatively smaller allocation of funding to larger municipalities (Tallinn, Tartu) is considered justified due to their greater availability of internal resources.

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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

There is insufficient information.

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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 focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the state budget reform and the policies of the Ministry of Health. Regional or local focus is absent from the speech.

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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 focus is on the national level (the Estonian pharmaceutical market and 24 hospital pharmacies) and international comparison, referencing the Finnish experience and European wholesalers. There is no regional or local emphasis within Estonia present in the discussions.

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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

Regional focus is important, highlighting the differences among local authorities in terms of population size and area, as well as the concern regarding service provision in rural areas. Separately, the funding distribution formula was discussed, which utilizes a floor and a ceiling to ensure that smaller municipalities receive a sufficient amount for service delivery.

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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.

The focus is exclusively on national social policy and legislation related to child protection and social work.

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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 specific focus is on the event that occurred in Pärnu, which is being used as an example of a broader national social issue and juvenile crime in Estonia.

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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

Insufficient data.

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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 national security and the long-term development strategy ("Estonia 2035"). Specific regional or local issues are not addressed, although the topic of cybersecurity is inherently international.

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2024-06-13

First Reading of the Draft Public Health Act (433 SE)

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

The focus is on the national level (the Republic of Estonia) and international comparison, particularly following the model of the Scandinavian registry system. There are no references to specific local or regional issues.

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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.

The focus is on national issues, covering nationwide coronavirus restrictions and their subsequent judicial review.

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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

The focus is on national legislation and the international definition of emergencies (pandemic). There is no regional focus.

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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

The focus is strictly national, centering on the crisis in the Estonian economy and finances, and the actions of the government.

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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 laws, the Riigikogu) and the international level (European Parliament elections, comparisons with European countries and the United States of America). A specific local or regional focus is absent.

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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 focus is broad-based, encompassing both national social issues (Estonian state pension, birth rate) and international comparisons and trends (Europe, India, USA). Specific attention to local or regional issues is lacking.

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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

The focus is on the nationwide economic problem and the labor shortage affecting all sectors across Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis; rather, the discussion addresses the national distribution of the workforce.

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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.

The focus is on the national level, addressing integration and the improvement of Estonian language skills throughout the entire Republic of Estonia. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned; the emphasis is placed on the accessibility of public services (hospitals).

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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

The main focus is on national language policy and crisis management, topics that concern everyone living in Estonia. There is no specific regional or international focus.

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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 focus is on improving national-level regulations and data utilization, linked to the execution of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035." There is no mention of specific regional industries or communities.

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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 focus is on national legislation (VAT) and international cooperation regarding the price of medicines. Emphasis is placed on Estonia’s position as a small market, which requires international cooperation (Europe or neighboring countries) to strengthen price negotiations.

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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 second speaker points out a significant regional focus, noting that life expectancy in the counties of Southern Estonia is about ten years shorter than in Harju or Tartu counties. They emphasized the need for research to understand the causes of these regional disparities (such as poorer access to medical care or lower health awareness).

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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 are no references to specific regions, industries, or communities; the focus is entirely on national legislation and general labor market trends.

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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 focus is on achieving a balance between the national level (specifically, the Estonian Agency of Medicines and Estonian research) and the international/European Union level. It is stressed that Estonia's decisions concerning the banning of medicines impact other member states, and that regulation is conducted centrally via the European Medicines Agency.

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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 focus is heavily placed on the national level (Estonia, being a small country, must use its wits) and the international level (the movement of researchers and EU requirements). It is stressed that the entire world is open to scientists, meaning Estonia must compete fiercely to retain talent.

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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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