By Agendas: Heljo Pikhof

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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus centers on challenging and exercising oversight over government decisions, specifically utilizing the interpellation mechanism (pursuant to Section 139 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act). The objective is to obtain transparent information regarding the impact of the international agreement initiated by the government and to prevent its implementation.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is directed towards ensuring the implementation of the strategic objectives of regional policy and demanding adherence to deadlines. The priority is the advancement of the high-speed internet connection project in rural areas, requiring a concrete vision and specific plans from the minister.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on scrutinizing the government's activities through an interpellation concerning a specific administrative decision (the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Estonia) and its impact on internal security.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward scrutinizing the government's activities through an interpellation, presenting eight specific questions to the minister. The priority is changing the education funding model, implementing mechanisms for socio-economic equalization (or leveling the playing field), and ensuring the availability of inclusive education support services in all local municipalities.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the amendment of the Public Libraries Act (No 808)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the interpellation concerning the amendment of the Public Libraries Act (No. 808). The speaker's role is to clarify the details of the implementation plan for the initiated legislative amendment, focusing on the procedures for training and engagement.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is expediting the passing of the Weapons Act. The speaker is acting as a critic, demanding that the government be held accountable for obstructing the legislative process.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main priority is the adoption of the draft act amending the Holidays and Commemorative Dates Act (636 SE), the purpose of which is to compensate for public holidays that fall on a weekend. The speaker is the initiator and a strong supporter, emphasizing that this regulation would provide certainty for both schools and entrepreneurs that the number of days off will be exactly the same every year.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on fast-tracking and finding solutions for end-of-life regulations (euthanasia). The speaker supports the initiative and is demanding the government take more decisive action to put an end to this prolonged stalling.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Legislative priorities include implementing the resolution on cultural construction, modernizing the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act, and carrying out social reforms. He/She is the initiator of bills that grant additional days off and abolish kindergarten placement fees, and submits inquiries regarding policies aimed at reducing educational inequality.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed towards supporting Riigikogu Draft Resolution 630 OE, which proposes that the Government of the Republic develop an anti-fraud action plan. The speaker is a strong proponent of the initiative and inquires about its effectiveness, while awaiting new related draft legislation.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the third reading of the State Supplementary Budget Act draft for 2025 (651 SE). The speaker is the initiator and supporter of an amendment aimed at allocating funds in the budget to abolish the kindergarten placement fee.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Legislative focus centers on Bill 653 SE (certification of school principals and the teacher career model). The speaker is utilizing the bill's first reading as a platform to call for the inclusion of mechanisms for differentiated funding and the mitigation of social inequality within the scope of the law or related policy.
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2025-06-18
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on the sharing of credit information (652 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative priority is supporting the draft Credit Information Sharing Act (Bill 652 SE), but there is a demand for its expedited implementation. Furthermore, attention is focused on establishing new regulations for debt collection agencies to mandate licensing requirements and subject them to effective state supervision, preferably by the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA).
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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 aimed at opposing the pending draft legislation and administrative changes affecting the Prison Service and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). The speaker is a staunch opponent of the reforms initiated by the minister, arguing that they will reduce security and increase the workload of other institutions, specifically the courts and the prosecutor's office.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is the draft law concerning the state’s 2025 supplementary budget (Bill 651 SE). The speaker is a supporter of the Social Democrats’ amendment, which provides for allocating 22 million euros to local governments to eliminate kindergarten attendance fees until the end of 2025. The long-term priority is establishing the principles of free pre-primary education in the state budget for the years that follow as well.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on opposing the draft amendment to the Competition Act (609 SE), particularly concerning its parallel procedure model. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent, doubting the draft's ability to fulfill the objective of transposing the European Union directive and avoid infringement proceedings.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on amending the Traffic Act (Draft 616 SE), with the aim of more strictly regulating the speed of light personal vehicles and intoxicated driving. The speaker is an active proponent of tightening these regulations at the national level to ensure a uniform safety standard.
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2025-05-21
Forestry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The legislative focus is directed at amending the Nature Conservation Act and tax laws. The aim is to ensure fair compensation for individuals who own forest and land in special conservation zones and restricted management zones, and to exempt these subsidies from income tax.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The primary legislative focus is identifying necessary amendments to laws and development plans that will accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. The speaker is acting as a watchdog, demanding that the government present specific legislative proposals.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on the government's planned regulatory changes concerning the reduction of the minimum felling age and the modification of forest management conditions. The speaker is a staunch opponent of these changes, arguing that they will lead to the loss of old-growth forests.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus centers on supervising and interpreting the implementation of the existing nature conservation framework and land use regulations (specifically, the 70%/30% ratio). The objective is to clarify the practical scope of the regulation and ensure its equitable application.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft bill (519 SE) to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, highlighting its negative impact on social rights and demanding clear guarantees.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward previous social policy legislation, particularly the draft bill concerning pension indexation, which was presented to the Riigikogu (Parliament) in 2007. The current focus involves holding the government accountable for its policy on elder care, an issue connected to a formal parliamentary inquiry (interpellation).
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2025-03-19
State Defence

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is on criticizing the government’s actions and the execution of national defense procurements, rather than initiating or supporting specific bills.
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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 legislative focus is entirely on the draft bill concerning the Organization of Research, Development, and Innovation (554 SE), which is considered the most significant reform of recent years. The speaker supports the necessity of the reform but is concentrating on improving the draft bill, demanding amendments to ensure funding stability and academic freedom.
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2025-02-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative priority is the passing of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 550, which would require the government to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the impact of social media use among young people. The objective is to establish a national framework that schools can use as a basis for regulating the use of smart devices. Liina Kersna referenced the proposal to create an action plan aimed at mitigating this impact.
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (465 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative priority is the adoption of the amendments to the Adult Education Act (465 SE), which aim to create a flexible lifelong learning system. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft bill, focusing on the definition of micro-qualifications and micro-degrees, and ensuring quality through operating licenses.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on supporting and clarifying the content of the Act Amending the Education Act (447 SE), which introduces the extension of compulsory schooling. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft legislation, focusing specifically on the creation of new learning opportunities (preparatory studies, flexible learning paths, and short learning modules).
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2024-11-21
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other laws accordingly (establishing compulsory schooling) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Education Act (Bill 447 SE) to establish compulsory education up to the age of 18. The speaker is acting as the rapporteur for the leading committee, responsible for concluding the second reading of the bill and placing the third reading on the agenda. Furthermore, the committee is addressing an issue raised by the Chancellor of Justice concerning the conditions for expulsion from upper secondary school (gymnasium).
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft act for amending the Constitution (Bill 527 SE), demanding that the required impact and security analysis be performed and expert opinions be considered. Furthermore, he/she questions whether the matter could be resolved through an ordinary statute, instead of amending the Constitution.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft Act on amending the Constitution (Bill 536 SE) during its first reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, emphasizing its potential damage to Estonia's democratic state structure.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act (459 SE) amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization. The speaker draws upon their previous experience as the chairman of the Social Affairs Committee to highlight the practical and ethical consequences of the bill, particularly in the context of termination of pregnancy for minors.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

Legislative focus is currently on implementing a new national building requirement concerning the construction of shelter facilities. The speaker is the initiator of this topic, inquiring about the government's plans for creating the relevant regulation.
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2024-06-13
First Reading of the Draft Bill (447 SE) for the Act on the Amendment of the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and Related Acts (Establishment of Study Obligation)

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

The main legislative priority is Bill 447 SE (establishing a study obligation), which aims to amend the Education Act and other relevant legislation. The focus is on increasing the flexibility of vocational secondary education curricula and simultaneously restricting free education for adult learners in both vocational and higher education.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on processing and adopting draft legislation stemming from European Union directives to ensure alignment with EU law. As a representative of the leading committee, the focus will be on processing draft bill (409 OE) and preparing for the final vote. The adoption of amendments to the Information Society Service Act is also a priority.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The main legislative focus is the Draft Law on Early Childhood Education (Bill 419 SE), which the speaker strongly supports and considers its introduction to be good news. The objective is to legally guarantee the availability of kindergarten places, eliminate waiting lists, and standardize the requirements for childcare facilities and kindergartens. It is also a priority to amend the law so that specialist assessments (by speech therapists and special education teachers) are mandatory in all early childhood education institutions.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting the proposal aimed at implementing Riigikogu Decision (410 OE), which confirms the inclusion of the Estonia extension on the list of nationally important cultural buildings. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative and demands that a solution be found to fulfill the previous legislative mandate.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The main priorities are the implementation of the national development strategies "Estonia 2035" and "Foundations of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030." Noted among the achievements is the adoption of amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act to establish remuneration for creative workers. Future goals include the approval of rolling health insurance and the completion of nationally important cultural buildings.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on Draft Resolution 279 OE of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), which proposes amendments to the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act. These amendments aim to allow Ukrainian children under temporary protection to receive instruction in the Ukrainian language. Also critical is the impact of the law and action plan governing the transition to Estonian-language education, which the sponsors of the draft resolution seek to delay through this temporary measure.
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2024-03-20
Third Reading of the Draft Act (338 SE) on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the adoption of the Act amending the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE). The aim is to replace the tax-exempt creative work allowance with creative work remuneration to ensure social security, and to introduce flexibility in the financing of national cultural buildings. The speaker is a strong supporter and initiator of the draft bill.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Estonian Public Broadcasting Act (165 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The immediate legislative focus is the rejection of Bill 165 SE, which the commission proposed. The broader priority, however, is the comprehensive amendment of the ERR Act, particularly concerning the principles governing the selection of the ERR Council, in order to ensure a better balance between politicians and experts.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main priority is the adoption of Draft Act 338, which amends the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act. The objectives of the draft act are to increase the flexibility of financing cultural buildings and to restructure creative work allowances into creative work remuneration that provides social protection. We are an active supporter and rapporteur of the draft act, emphasizing that the amendments will not reduce the volume of stipends.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Language Act (161 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Language Act (Bill 161 SE), the goal of which is to increase fine rates and introduce additional enforcement measures. Politicians are actively involved in the bill's proceedings, proposing that it be rejected because it overlaps with earlier initiatives and is considered disproportionate.
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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

The legislative focus centers on the reorganization of the education system and the school network model, specifically including the implementation of the community center concept. A key priority is guaranteeing a stable career model and salary security for teachers, alongside modifying education funding formulas to incorporate a socio-demographic allocation.
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