By Agendas: Heljo Pikhof

Total Agendas: 44

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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

A strong regional focus is placed on Southern Estonia, especially Tartu, Põlva, and Valga, where there are fears of deteriorating security due to a shortage of police officers. Concern is being emphasized regarding Tartu’s reputation as a university city, which could turn into a prison town because of Swedish organized crime clans.
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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 regional focus is very strong, centering on the preservation and development of viability in rural areas. High-speed internet access is put forward as the primary instrument of regional policy aimed at preventing the decline of rural life.
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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 clearly regional, highlighting the reduction in security across South Estonia and Tartu stemming from the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Tartu Prison. The speaker stresses that undermining internal security is particularly unacceptable specifically in this area.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The regional focus is national, stressing the need to reduce regional inequality in education and guarantee support and teaching resources across all regions of Estonia. The exacerbation of this inequality is also seen as a factor hindering regional development.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the amendment of the Public Libraries Act (No 808)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

A strong regional focus is placed on involving smaller libraries and their staff. This highlights the concern that legislative changes and training opportunities should reach institutions operating at the local level, not just those located in county centers.
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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

Not enough data.
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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 focus is primarily at the national level (aggregate accounting of Estonian working hours) and on international comparison (EU countries, Finland, Latvia). Examples of the geographical separation of family members (Tallinn vs. Räpina) are mentioned to highlight the social benefits of longer holidays, but there is no specific regional policy focus.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strictly on national regulations and the work of the Estonian Bioethics Council. Regional or international topics will not be addressed.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is primarily national and international, covering national cultural structures, legislative amendments, and social policy. The regional issue surfaces during the debate on kindergarten fees, exemplified by the high monthly fee in Tartu (over 80 euros) compared to other local governments.
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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

It focuses on national policy and legislation (action plan, draft legislation). Local government is mentioned only as a provider of social assistance, the place where victims turn for help. There is no specific regional focus.
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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 focus is national, demanding the elimination of kindergarten attendance fees across all Estonian local governments. This national objective is being contrasted with the situation in the capital (Tallinn), where the Prime Minister's party has started supporting free kindergarten.
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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

The focus is placed on national education policy and international models (the Nordic countries, Canada, and Ireland). The regional aspect is only evident as a general reference to the influence of the home environment on a child's educational trajectory, without specifically highlighting any particular regions.
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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 focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the issue of borrowing and the debt burden that broadly affects Estonian households. Specific regional or local problems are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is placed on the wider societal and socio-economic impact.
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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 regional focus is clearly aimed at Tartu, addressing the issue of Tartu Prison, the transfer of inmates there, and its impact on local security. Security matters are handled at both the regional (Tartu) and national levels.
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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 focus is heavily on regional inequality, contrasting Tallinn (where the kindergarten fee is being abolished) with Tartu (where the Reform Party's long tenure in power has kept the fee at 81 euros). The need to expand the principle of free early education to the national level is emphasized to prevent shortages of kindergarten spots and educational migration between local governments (for instance, from Rae municipality to Tallinn).
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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 focus is at the national level, examining the compliance of Estonian law with European Union legislation and the fines imposed on the state. There is no emphasis placed on local or regional issues.
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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 regional focus is divided between the national and local levels, stressing that although local municipalities should regulate, the issue is nationwide and requires national intervention. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2025-05-21
Forestry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The focus is on national-level nature conservation and tax policies that concern forest owners across Estonia. Specific regions or local projects are not highlighted.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus here is on national-level legislation and development plans concerning energy generation capacity. Specific regional projects or local communities are not mentioned.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonian environmental policy and forestry in its entirety. There are no specific regional or local projects.
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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 focus is on national regulation concerning land use and nature conservation, which directly affects landowners and economic activity in rural areas. No specific region is emphasized, but the topic is crucial from the perspective of the rural economy.
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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 focus is on the national level, addressing changes to the Estonian social security system and unemployment benefits, without any specific regional emphasis.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively on national social policy and legislation (pensions, indexation, nursing home placement).
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2025-03-19
State Defence

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is strictly national, centering on the sense of security of the Estonian people and the overall state of national defense.
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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 at the national level, concentrating on the governance of the Estonian research system and innovation. Emphasis is placed on the concerns and needs of major national research institutions (e.g., Tallinn University, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences).
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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 focus is strongly national (concerning Estonian youth social media use) and international, widely referencing the regulations and studies of European and global nations (e.g., Finland, Sweden, USA). There is no emphasis on specific local regions within Estonia.
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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 focus is broad-based, concentrating on the Estonian national education system and ensuring its alignment with European education terminology. The international dimension (Europe and the rest of the world) is also noted, with an emphasis placed on short qualifications. There are no specific regional interests; examples are drawn from the construction sector level.
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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 focus is clearly on national education system reform and international models (Finland, Germany), whose positive experiences are cited as examples. There are no specific local or regional issues in Estonia.
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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 speaker focuses on national education policy but highlights regional differences in the number of individuals failing to meet their compulsory education requirement. It is specifically noted that in most counties, up to 18 students need to be located, whereas in Tallinn, this figure is more critical, reaching approximately 250 students who are not continuing their studies.
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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 focus is on the national level (specifically, amending the Estonian Constitution) and international comparison, bringing up examples from Latvia, France, and Germany. There is no local or regional emphasis within Estonia itself.
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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 focus is clearly international, discussing Estonia's position globally and its relations with countries outside the European sphere of values (e.g., Japan, Australia). There is no focus on local or domestic topics.
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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

Data unavailable.
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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.

The focus is clearly national, concerning the establishment of construction standards and the creation of sheltering options nationwide. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned; rather, the discussion addresses general construction policy.
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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 focus is at the national level, emphasizing the state's responsibility for ensuring sufficient learning opportunities after basic education. Local governments (LG) are mentioned in connection with monitoring and transmitting information to ensure children reach their places of study, rather than being the destination for regional investments.
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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 focus is clearly international and pan-European, emphasizing that the problem is cross-border and requires solutions at the European Union level. It is stressed that national restrictions conflict with European Union law. Requirements for regulating American platforms within the EU are also mentioned.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, centering on the legislative regulation and quality harmonization of Estonia's comprehensive early childhood education system (childcare facilities and kindergartens). While the obligation of local governments to ensure kindergarten spots is mentioned, specific local or regional projects are not emphasized.
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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 focus is on a national and capital-centric cultural project (the Estonian National Opera in Tallinn). The project aims to boost the recognition and credibility of Estonia and Tallinn in Europe and globally, turning Estonian high culture into a calling card.
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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

A strong regional focus on the city of Tartu is evident, where emphasis is placed on the critical importance of establishing the downtown cultural center (SÜKU) and its eligibility for the title of a nationally significant cultural building. Furthermore, the issue of equitable access to culture throughout Estonia is raised, along with the necessity of eliminating regional disparities.
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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 focus is on the national level (the Estonian education system) and the international consequences (the demographic situation in Ukraine). Regionally, it is emphasized that Ukrainians have been settled across Estonia, citing Tallinn, Tartu, and Kuressaare as examples, which complicates the establishment of centralized Ukrainian-language instruction.
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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 focus is on national cultural objects (the new ERR building) and nationwide social guarantees for creative professionals in Estonia. There is no regional or local focus; the topics addressed are of national importance.
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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 focus is at the national level, addressing the Estonian Public Broadcasting Act and its operation. The regional aspect is absent, but emphasis is placed on the crucial role of ETV+ in informing the Russian-speaking population, a necessity driven by the linguistic and cultural divide within the country.
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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 primary focus is at the national level (the Cultural Endowment, social protection for freelancers). Specific cultural buildings of national importance are mentioned, such as the ERR building and the delay of the Narva project. The second speech focuses on Tallinn's cultural prominence as the capital city and Estonia's international influence.
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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

There is not enough data.
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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 focus is heavily on regional development, emphasizing the imbalance between rural and urban schools and the importance of preserving rural schools for regional development and the economy. A model of community centers is proposed to serve sparsely populated areas, along with regional teacher training (e.g., Ida-Virumaa, Setomaa) aimed at keeping young people in rural areas.
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