By Plenary Sessions: Heljo Pikhof

Good cooperation is emphasized with both the current minister and the Riigikogu Culture Committee. Reference is made to successful political cooperation, which has resulted in the implementation of measures important to the Social Democrats, such as support for children’s and youth hobby education and the ‘culture backpack.’

At the committee level, consensus was reached regarding the procedural forwarding of the draft bill to the plenary session and setting the date for the final vote. Substantive cooperation is lacking, as the EKRE faction is accused of deliberately obstructing the proceedings with a massive number of amendments (200). The willingness to compromise is low because the parties view their respective positions (integration versus supporting repatriation) as fundamental matters of principle.