By Agendas: Eero Merilind

Total Agendas: 21

Fully Profiled: 21

2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (732 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

Our style of cooperation is direct and constructive, involving formally addressing the Minister to obtain information. This signals a readiness to engage with the executive branch on issues of policy implementation.
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 cooperation style is consensus-based, underscoring shared responsibility and a common pact ("Estonia 2035" as this common pact). Concrete cooperation with local municipalities is highlighted through the permanent funding of mental health services and the provision of more flexible care instruments.
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 collaborative style is open and respectful, addressing the minister directly to seek clarification. This indicates a desire to obtain clear and accurate information from the government.
2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker works within the framework of the steering committee, where amendments were discussed and voted upon, with the voting results being presented (e.g., members who voted for or against the EKRE proposal). He/She emphasizes cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Justice and relies on external legal opinion. Although the discussion was lengthy, the committee stood firm on its position and rejected the proposals that failed to gain support.
2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The cooperation style is consensual and procedural, emphasizing that proposals within the commission (such as adding a draft bill to the agenda) were made by consensus, even though there was one dissenting vote during the ballot. The involvement of organizations (local governments and pensioners' associations) in the discussion is also mentioned.
2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

No data available
2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medical Devices Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (granting competence to the Medicines Agency) (Bill 448 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The working style is highly consensus-driven and open to compromise, as all procedural decisions were reached by consensus. The Commission broadly engaged various stakeholders, such as Tehnopol, the Union of Pharmacists, and the Health Board, and fully considered the technical amendment.
2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, emphasizing the commission's unanimity when making procedural decisions. The commission cooperated in questioning the minister and raising concerns. Procedural decisions were made by consensus (6 in favor, 0 against, 2 abstentions).
2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The collaborative style is consensual, as the Social Committee adopted all four amendments by full consensus. The speaker emphasizes that the discussions included the views of various stakeholders, with the aim of creating a supportive and effective child protection system.
2024-09-11
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Anti-Corruption Act (442 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speaker adopts a collaborative style, expressing support for the bill and posing a clarifying question, which demonstrates a readiness to contribute constructively to the legislative process.
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 cooperative style is consensual and open, stressing that all procedural decisions within the Social Affairs Committee were reached by consensus. Furthermore, positive reference is made to the explanations provided by Minister of Health Riina Sikkut, which support the objectives of the draft bill.
2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

There is not enough data.
2024-06-06
Proposal of the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Code of Civil Procedure into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates a readiness for cooperation, acknowledging the Social Affairs Committee's interest and pertinent role in addressing this issue. Communication with the Chancellor of Justice remains open and is focused on clarifying specific potential solutions.
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 style of collaboration is open and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister with words of thanks. The speaker demonstrates a willingness for constructive dialogue to ensure a proper understanding of the policy details.
2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The collaborative style is expressed through an appeal to members of the Riigikogu to support the bill, stressing the shared objective of improving public health. Specific cooperation partners or a willingness to compromise with other political parties are not mentioned.
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

The collaborative style is constructive and supportive; the speaker addressed the minister directly and commended his presentation. The speaker is seeking clarification on the implementation details of the draft legislation, signaling a readiness to assist in carrying out the policy.
2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The interaction style is polite and question-oriented, with the server being addressed formally ("Dear Server!"). Direct and detailed questions are posed, requiring the server to take a stance on regulatory issues (e.g., the prohibition of plastic bottles).
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 collaborative style is polite and direct, communicating with the presenter (Irja Lutsar) in the form of a question. This demonstrates a desire to ensure that a shared and important position (the importance of vaccines) resonates throughout the hall.
2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is respectful and constructive, involving addressing the Prime Minister directly and thanking him for the presentation, which signals a readiness for dialogue and the search for political solutions.
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

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