By Plenary Sessions: Eero Merilind
Total Sessions: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The style of cooperation is formal and institutional, involving direct communication with the representative of the executive branch (the minister) to clarify the scope of the service. There is no data available regarding cross-party cooperation.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style of cooperation is inclusive and consensual, addressing the Riigikogu as "dear colleagues" and emphasizing "Eesti 2035" as a shared agreement. The joint achievements of the government and the Riigikogu are highlighted ("We have made several important decisions"), indicating successful collaboration in shaping social and health policy. The speaker thanks the Minister of Social Affairs for the excellent presentation.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is direct and respectful, approaching the minister for clarification regarding the details of the draft bill. This indicates a readiness for constructive dialogue with the executive branch during the legislative process.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The cooperation style was aimed at finding consensus within the steering committee and with the ministries (the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Justice), whose explanations and assessments were relied upon. The speaker emphasizes that the commission reached its conclusions even without reviewing the law firm's assessment. There was no willingness to compromise regarding those proposed amendments that would have distorted the objective of the draft legislation.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The commission adopted a cooperative approach, engaging local governments and pensioners' associations in the discussion. Procedural decisions (such as adopting the agenda) were made by consensus, although substantive support for the draft bill was divided (5 in favor, 1 against). The speaker represents the commission's views and decisions.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The cooperation approach is consensus-based and open, highlighting that all procedural decisions within the commission were reached by consensus. Extensive cooperation took place, involving ministries, the Health Board, Tehnopol, and various professional associations. The Commission fully considered the technical amendment proposal.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The collaborative style is consensual and procedural, stressing that the motion to place the draft legislation on the agenda was made by consensus. Furthermore, reference is made to the cooperation with the Minister, who provided a comprehensive introduction to the draft, and the involvement of committee members when raising questions.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates a strong collaborative spirit, emphasizing that the Social Affairs Committee adopted four amendments with full consensus. Cooperation is also evident at the ministerial level, referencing the explanations provided by the representative of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Speaker 1 emphasized the strong cooperation within the Social Affairs Committee, noting that all procedural decisions were reached by consensus. This indicates an openness to compromise and a commitment to working together to advance the legislation.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
There isn't enough data.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker referred to the cooperation, incorporating the interests of the members of the Social Affairs Committee into the discussion, and addressing the Chancellor of Justice directly in order to find a common solution regarding the issue of state fees. This indicates a readiness for inter-institutional dialogue.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The style of collaboration is open and respectful, with the speaker thanking the Prime Minister for the explanations before proceeding to ask clarifying questions. The speaker is seeking dialogue and clarification of the facts from the head of government.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The collaborative approach is aimed at securing broad legislative support, asking all members of the Riigikogu to support the bill. There are no specific references to inter-party or cross-factional cooperation.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker expresses strong support for the bill and uses complimentary language toward the minister ("Dear Minister! Thank you, that was a very interesting presentation!"). The collaborative style is constructive and supportive, focusing on solving practical issues.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style of collaboration is formal, focusing on directing questions to the presenter while strictly adhering to the rules of procedure for the sitting. There is no indication of cross-party cooperation or a readiness to compromise.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is open and supportive, thanking the Prime Minister for the presentation and asking the expert to confirm a key public health stance. This indicates a desire to shape a common positive discourse and rely on expert opinions.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker respectfully addressed the Chairman of the Culture Committee, seeking dialogue and considering the transfer of political solutions from one domain to another. This indicates an openness to cross-sectoral cooperation and policy testing.