By Months: Heljo Pikhof
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
10.2025
4 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is demanding transparency regarding government decisions, as evidenced by the interpellation submitted by the Social Democrats to the Minister of the Interior pursuant to Section 139 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. The objective is to obtain clear information regarding the impact on internal security of bringing in criminals from Sweden.
09.2025
28 Speeches
The legislative focus is clearly aimed at amending the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act to ensure that public holidays falling on a weekend are compensated with an additional day off, with the individual being a strong initiator and proponent of this draft legislation. Furthermore, he/she demands accountability for the delay in passing the Firearms Act and calls for the reform of the education funding model to reduce social inequality.
06.2025
36 Speeches
The legislative focus is on the national abolition of kindergarten place fees (as proposed in the supplementary budget amendment) and the reform of education funding. Priorities also include strengthening consumer protection (supervision of debt collection firms, establishing a credit register) and supplementing the regulation of light personal transport vehicles. The speaker is a critical opponent of government bills, such as the Competition Directive and the Tartu prison issue.
05.2025
7 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards amending existing bills and development plans, particularly concerning the acceleration of forestry and renewable energy. A significant priority is ensuring fair and income-tax-exempt compensations for landowners regarding nature conservation restrictions within strict protection zones and limited management zones. Also under focus is the impact of changes to the unemployment benefits system on household livelihoods.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on a draft bill to amend the Law on Holidays and Observances, the purpose of which is to grant an extra day off when a public holiday falls on a weekend. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this bill, stressing the necessity of finally formalizing this recurring proposal into law.
03.2025
1 Speeches
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02.2025
10 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently aimed at streamlining regulations within the education and research sector, while actively driving discussions regarding Draft Bill 550 (social media mapping) and the reform of the RDI Act. The objective is to establish a cohesive and effective framework for managing science and innovation, and to guarantee the independent administration of research ethics.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the Adult Education Act, which aim to establish a flexible and high-quality lifelong learning system through the introduction of micro-qualifications and micro-degrees. The speaker is a strong advocate and key driver of this draft bill.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The legislative priority is supporting the draft legislation aimed at extending compulsory education, which includes establishing flexible learning pathways and reforming vocational education. The politician actively backs the bill, which modifies the content and scope of the obligation and guarantees adequate learning opportunities following basic education. The objective is to establish vocational education as a competitive alternative to general secondary education.
11.2024
19 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the education reform (Bill 447), where he/she acts as an active supporter and rapporteur, focusing on extending compulsory education and clarifying the role of local governments (LGUs). Another significant focus is opposing the draft bills for constitutional amendments, emphasizing adherence to due process (impact analysis, comparative analysis).
09.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is twofold: improving civil defense through building codes and modernizing the laws governing scientific institutions. He/She is an active initiator, having submitted a draft bill on behalf of the Cultural Committee to amend the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act, with the aim of repealing outdated provisions and simplifying the structure.
06.2024
9 Speeches
Pikhof’s main legislative priorities include regulating the dissemination of pornographic content to minors (in line with the EU Digital Services Act) and introducing amendments to the Education Act (Bill 447). The latter specifically addresses the fulfillment of compulsory education, increasing the flexibility of vocational training, and the recognition of non-formal learning. He serves as a representative and strong supporter on the committee overseeing these drafts.
05.2024
6 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the draft Basic Education Act, which the speaker supports, but he/she seeks specific details regarding the mandatory provision of support services (speech therapists). Furthermore, the speaker supports the implementation of the Riigikogu’s previous decision concerning the state funding for the Estonia Theatre extension, drawing from the list of nationally important cultural buildings.
04.2024
11 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards the construction of nationally important cultural buildings (the Estonia Theatre extension) and amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act aimed at ensuring social protection for creative professionals. The largest procedural focus was the draft resolution initiated by EKRE concerning the education of Ukrainian children, the purpose of which was to allow them to continue their studies under the Ukrainian curriculum.
03.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is on adopting the amendment to the Cultural Endowment Act, which replaces the creative work allowance with creative work remuneration that includes social protection. Another priority is creating flexibility for financing nationally important cultural buildings (including the ERR building) through the Cultural Endowment. The speaker is a strong supporter and initiator of these amendments.
02.2024
12 Speeches
The main legislative priority is Draft Law 338, which he/she initiated and supports, concerning the amendment of the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act. The bill aims to improve the social protection of creative professionals and increase flexibility in funding cultural infrastructure projects. He/She also serves as the leading committee's representative when submitting the proposal to reject the draft amendment to the ERR Act.
01.2024
9 Speeches
The legislative focus is on reforming the education system, which includes resolving the issues surrounding the teachers' career model and salary structure, as well as streamlining the school network. The second topic addresses the handling of the draft bill (161 SE) on tightening the fine rates for violations of the Language Act, presented by the rapporteur of the Culture Committee, which the committee ultimately decided to reject.