By Years: Heljo Pikhof

The legislative focus is on the social and education sectors, initiating draft legislation to abolish kindergarten place fees and compensate for public holidays that fall on weekends. Other important topics include the reform of R&D organization (funding stability), regulation of the credit market (positive credit register), and increasing the flexibility of adult education (micro-qualifications).

The main legislative priorities are related to reforming the education system (extending compulsory education until the age of 18) and ensuring social protection for creative professionals through amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act. [The individual/entity] is an active supporter and rapporteur for bills initiated by the Culture Committee concerning nationally important cultural buildings (including the ERR building and the extension of the Estonia Theatre). [The individual/entity] also participates in the modernization of the Preschool Education Act and the Academy of Sciences Act.