By Months: Irja Lutsar
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker is focusing on the practical implementation of the international prisoner transfer agreement at Tartu Prison. He expresses strong confidence in the professionalism of the Tartu Prison staff but stresses the necessity of clarifying the administrative procedure for prisoners' applications to state authorities. The position is primarily geared toward policy implementation and the clarity of procedures.
10.2025
15 Speeches
The political focus is on the funding of Research and Development (R&D) and its regulation by the government. The speaker strongly emphasizes the need to increase funding for clinical trials within the domain of the Ministry of Social Affairs, considering this the foundation of evidence-based treatment, and noting a "dire need." The inquiry is aimed at clarifying the execution of the state budget and the autonomy of the ministries.
09.2025
7 Speeches
The political focus is currently aimed at ensuring legislative clarity and efficiency. This requires a clear separation between military and civil crisis legislation, given that the current scope is disproportionate for civil crises. Furthermore, regarding social issues, the speaker advocates for a personalized approach to benefits, rather than universal increases. The speaker also voiced concerns about bureaucratic hurdles and the over-regulation of data protection, which are inhibiting medical advancements.
06.2025
10 Speeches
The political position is strongly reform-minded and results-based, emphasizing the need to make Estonian life better and supporting ministers who initiate reforms, such as Liisa Pakosta. She criticizes the passivity of the opposition and supports the frugal use of state funds, directing the freed-up resources to chronically underfunded sectors, such as healthcare. At the same time, she expresses caution regarding international changes (timekeeping) if there is a lack of consensus with neighboring countries and insufficient domestic support.
05.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker’s political position centers on improving the quality of Estonian higher education and restoring public confidence. He adopts a concerned tone, stressing that the exodus of young people going abroad to study signals a loss of faith in the Estonian education system. This position is clearly results-driven, urging the Minister of Education to take concrete steps to rectify the situation.
04.2025
13 Speeches
The political position is liberal and policy-based, focusing strongly on patient autonomy (advance directives/living wills) and public health (tobacco legislation, access to pharmaceuticals). Emphasis is placed on the need to improve the security of the e-state against identity theft and ensure social justice regarding transport subsidies for people with disabilities. They represent the Eesti 200 faction and support modernizing legislative amendments.
03.2025
5 Speeches
The political focus centers on an evidence-based state and economy, stressing the necessity of attracting international scientists to Estonia, particularly from the USA. He/She takes a strong position on protecting pharmaceutical regulatory bodies and scientific competence, supporting the steering committee’s decision to reject the proposed bill concerning vaccines. These positions are firmly rooted in policy and expert knowledge.
02.2025
2 Speeches
The political focus is currently aimed at securing the future of science and scientific careers in Estonia, specifically highlighting the issue of uncertainty faced by researchers. While major initiatives (such as TAIKS) receive support, critical questions are being raised regarding their practical impact on researchers and on data management practices. The speaker employs a strongly policy- and solutions-driven approach, concentrating on resolving these underlying structural issues.
01.2025
11 Speeches
The central theme revolves around the reform of Tallinn's hospital network and the construction of new hospital buildings, which Eesti 200 fundamentally supports, but they demand a clear and updated future vision before construction begins. It also strongly supports raising the age threshold for classifying disabled children as adults to 18 years old, viewing this change as long overdue and positive. The political focus is directed toward modernizing the healthcare system and ensuring functional planning.