By Agendas: Reili Rand

Total Agendas: 68

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 661 SE). The speaker supports this bill, stressing its broad backing and its potential to deliver fairness. They are operating both as a proponent of the bill and a critic of the government's opposition to it.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards initiating bills that support the birth rate, referencing several proposals put forth by the Social Democrats which are based on cross-sectoral analysis. The speaker opposes the government's inaction and the rejection of opposition bills.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft State Budget Act of 2026 (Bill 737 SE), where the speaker acts as a critical opponent. The priority is directing budget resources toward implementing family policy recommendations based on analysis by the Ministry of Social Affairs, for example, increasing the school meal allowance and making family benefits more equitable.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the executive branch through an interpellation concerning the budget balances of the Ministry of Education and Research. The priority is holding the minister accountable and clarifying the connections between the mandated budget cuts and regional education reforms.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on supervising the existing education policy (the modified examination system) and demanding that the ministry conduct an impact assessment. The speaker acts as a policy watchdog, requiring accountability and evaluation.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward regulating state funding in a way that would link the size of the school meal subsidy to inflation or the Consumer Price Index. Furthermore, the Social Democrats' draft bill to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs to 9% has been highlighted. This bill is scheduled for debate in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
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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 is on holding the executive branch accountable and exercising oversight, which is conducted in the form of interpellation. The priority is evaluating the impact of existing policies (prison rent) and verifying their effectiveness.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is participating in the debate on an important national issue initiated by the faction, focusing on finding solutions (recommendations) for reducing regional inequality. Direct bills or amendments are not mentioned, but the political necessity of addressing the domestic divide is emphasized.
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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 centers on the budgetary process and its effect on regional transport projects. The objective is to determine if the Rohuküla train project has been reinstated in the plan and whether European Union funding is being sought for its implementation.
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2025-09-24
The impact of taxes on the economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on opposing the government's fiscal policy changes, particularly concerning the increase of the national debt burden and the abandonment of the principle of responsible public finance. The speaker acts as a strong opponent of the government's current fiscal trajectory.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on quickly achieving legal clarity regarding license plate recognition cameras to restore the PPA's crucial tools for crime detection. The speaker supports fast-tracking legislative amendments in parliament, preferring this approach over completely halting the cameras' operation.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding the ferry connection to the Estonian islands (no. 789)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on issues of infrastructure policy and regional development, particularly defining the status of the ferry link. The speaker is using the format of a parliamentary query (interpellation) to pressure the minister into considering the business community's proposal to treat the ferry connection as an extension of the highway, which is fundamentally a political priority.
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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 legislative focus centers on overseeing the government's actions via an interpellation regarding the long-term consequences of an international agreement. Furthermore, the speaker proposes establishing a new advisory body (a council for reducing crime).
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is aimed at improving the organization of government work and ensuring policy continuity. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the need to restore or place the activities of the Climate Council under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister to ensure governmental continuity.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is currently on Draft Act 620 SE (Draft Act amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act), which concerns the subsidizing of school meals. The speaker is using this topic as a platform to broadly criticize the state's budget priorities and tax policy, remaining critical of the bill's financing even while supporting its passage.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The main priority is the adoption of the draft bill (659 SE), submitted by the Social Democrats, which amends the Family Benefits Act. The purpose of this bill is to standardize child benefits at 100 euros, increase the single parent allowance, and simplify the administration of child benefit payments (specifically concerning blended families).
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2025-09-17
Education policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the regulation concerning the merging of schools, a measure linked to the vocational education reform. The speaker is acting as an opponent of the reform, demanding explanations and answers from the government regarding the implementation of decisions that have already completed the coordination phase.
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2025-09-17
Health Insurance Fund deficit

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The legislative focus is aimed at influencing the State Budget Strategy (RES) negotiations, demanding that a proposal be made to allocate additional funds to the Health Insurance Fund. The speaker is the initiator of this political demand within the framework of the budget process.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is centered on ensuring the constitutionality of legislative acts. This involves seeking the opinion of the Chancellor of Justice regarding whether the practice employed by banks—taking into account the number of children when issuing loans—is lawful and adequately justified. The ultimate objective is to evaluate the existing regulation's adherence to social goals.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The emphasis is rather on controlling the activities of the executive branch and demanding strategic planning from the minister ("a vision or concrete steps"). Specific legislative priorities or bills are not mentioned in the speech.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable for energy policy failures by means of an interpellation. There is no mention of direct legislative initiatives or bills; the emphasis is strictly on demanding policy correction.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the government’s plans to change immigration criteria. The speaker is taking on the role of an objector, specifically concentrating on preserving the higher salary requirement to prevent the influx of low-wage jobs.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on preventing the emergence of austerity measures following the adoption of the state budget, and ensuring the regional availability of state services. The speaker is acting in an oversight capacity by submitting a query, demanding proactive and preventive actions from the minister.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The legislative focus has been directed toward active initiation: a draft bill was initiated to raise child benefits and single-parent support, alongside a draft amendment to the Family Benefits Act aimed at updating parental benefits in line with wage growth. Additionally, the speaker is utilizing interpellations (a total of at least four) to scrutinize the government's activities regarding infrastructure, the quality of education, and the transparency of consumer cooperatives.
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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 focus is on the draft Credit Information Sharing Act (Bill 652 SE). The speaker is a critical questioner who is attempting to expedite the bill's entry into force and initiate a debate regarding additional consumer protection measures (for example, loan caps).
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2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The legislative focus is entirely on the Competition Act, and the speaker is opposed to the solution adopted in the draft bill. The objective is to criticize the legislation for creating fragmented proceedings and increasing the administrative burden, contrasting it sharply with the previous comprehensive and clearer procedural model. The speaker notes that the adopted solution is of questionable value in terms of effectiveness.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is currently the draft Credit Information Sharing Act (652 SE), an objective the speaker fully supports. The speaker is operating both as an advocate and a critical inquirer, pushing for the law's quicker implementation while examining the necessary prerequisites.
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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 legislative focus is aimed at speeding up the processing of social bills (the Consent Act and equality laws) falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice, which have been stalled throughout the minister's term. Additionally, attention is focused on the planned consolidation of the Office of the Equal Opportunities Commissioner with the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, the contents of the relevant draft bill for which are being kept confidential.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on opposing Bill 602 SE, which concerns extending casual employment contracts to all employees. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill's current broad version, which deviates from the original target-group-specific plan negotiated with the parties involved.
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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 on opposing the supplementary budget bill (651 SE) due to the absence of social measures, and on proposing the abolition of kindergarten placement fees in all local governments. Furthermore, a priority is the Social Democrats' bill aimed at harmonizing family benefits, raising the benefit for the first and second child to 100 euros per month.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending tax laws (645 SE), which concerns the simplified taxation of business income and the repeal of the security tax. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, concentrating on the issue of covering long-term state expenditures and the governing coalition's lack of vision.
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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 currently on the draft Act amending the Competition Act (609 SE), emphasizing the correct transposition of the directive and the securing of resources for the Competition Authority. The speaker is acting as a critical scrutinizer of the bill, raising questions regarding accountability and the procedural history, and supporting the amendment proposal put forward by the Social Democrats.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The legislative focus is currently directed toward implementing regional industrial policy and associated measures, such as tax incentives and infrastructure investments. Furthermore, there is a demand for the continuation of the national rental housing program to support the construction of housing in areas experiencing market failure.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on implementing infrastructure projects and fulfilling government action plans, requiring the rapid execution of construction procurements. The priority is moving shovel-ready projects into the construction phase to avoid delays.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on developing policy and demanding a strategy to support county hospitals and alleviate the labor shortage. Specific legislative bills or amendments are not mentioned; this is an inquiry aimed at prompting political action.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is currently directed at improving the quality of existing welfare services and the action plans set forth by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The priority is strengthening oversight and raising service standards, which necessitates specific actions from the ministry.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is currently directed toward establishing qualification requirements for youth workers, as outlined in the development plan extending to 2035. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the necessity of addressing legal gaps pertaining to the content and conditions of the work expected from local authorities (for instance, the operating conditions of youth centers). The aim is to foster an open labor market by allowing qualifications to be met through non-formal education as well.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on demanding administrative or legislative changes within the minister's portfolio to ensure ongoing legal protection for vulnerable individuals. The speaker operates as an advocate for political clarification and reform.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus centers on criticizing the deficiencies in the social measures outlined in the State's 2025 Supplementary Budget Bill (651 SE). The priority is initiating amendments related to harmonizing family benefits, reimbursing school meal costs, and making kindergarten free of charge.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on overseeing the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," specifically within the energy and environmental sectors. The speaker's role involves the critical oversight of the government's activities and strategic decisions, particularly regarding the creation of prerequisites for establishing a nuclear power plant.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is directed toward creating government-initiated prerequisites in the nuclear energy sector, specifically mentioning the National Special Plan and the Nuclear Act. The speaker is a critical observer and inquirer who casts doubt on the economic basis of these prerequisites and demands clarification.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The primary legislative/strategic focus is the criticism surrounding the absence of a comprehensive and strategic development document for the environmental sector. The speaker is acting as the initiator, demanding better planning and structure to prevent isolated decisions.
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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 primary legislative focus is on government oversight, achieved through parliamentary inquiry, to ensure the correct and lawful implementation of environmental protection regulations. A key priority is the clarity and transparency of the public engagement process.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently centered on monitoring the implementation of the national long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," specifically within the education sector. Priorities include halting or modifying the Hiiumaa education reform and demanding concrete measures that will improve the quality of the youth sector.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is clearly directed toward Draft Bill 610 SE, which proposes amendments to the Nature Conservation Act concerning Natura assessments. The speaker is actively asking questions, seeking to ensure the procedural integrity of the bill's implementation.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Securities Market Act (588 SE), which sets standards for gender parity in companies. The speaker supports these measures but considers establishing norms for only ten companies insufficient if the state itself is not leading by example.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The main legislative focus is the opposition to Riigikogu Decision Draft 643 OE, stemming from the lack of gender balance in the appointment of members to the ERR council. Secondarily, the issue of the forthcoming bill concerning gender balance in listed companies is also being raised.
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2025-05-14
On the Management of the Ministry of Defence

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The legislative priority is the swift implementation of amendments to the Arms Act, which is necessary for empowering the defense industry. The speaker is critical of the government, which has unacceptably delayed (for a year and a half) the drafting and enforcement of crucial legislative changes.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

It supports the objective of Draft Bill 644 SE to reduce unreasonable regulations. The primary focus is directed toward initiating draft legislation to amend school meal support and updating procurement rules in order to address the problem of funding shortages.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the interpellation concerning the timeline for the procurement of the new ferry Regula and the increase in ferry traffic frequency in the next state budget. The speaker is acting as the initiator, demanding specific answers and political decisions regarding the establishment of a free connection and the improvement of service reliability.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on criticizing the implementation of the existing vocational education reform and examining its consequences via an interpellation. The speaker acts as a challenger and monitor of the policy implementation, demanding a clear message from the state regarding the transfer of responsibilities.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the implementation of existing national programs (the public transport reform concept, the national mobility program) and securing their funding under the framework of the next State Budget Strategy (RES). The objective is to compel the government to continue the initiated project, for which building permits have already been issued and preliminary work has been completed.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward the continuation and implementation of the regional industrial policy package. This involves introducing specific incentives for businesses, such as reduced costs for electricity grid connection and cuts to labor taxes.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is centered on challenging the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act—specifically those concerning casual wage contracts—by means of a formal parliamentary interpellation. The speaker is a critic and opponent of the draft legislation, seeking to highlight its negative social and economic consequences.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the adoption of the draft law (583 SE) concerning the accession to the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and the approval of the amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1 of the Convention. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, seeing it as a concrete step toward ensuring justice and supplementing domestic mechanisms.
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2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The main legislative priority is the swift transposition of the European Parliament's Pay Transparency Directive to increase wage transparency and reduce gender inequality. The text also emphasizes the need to take steps to support single parents, particularly by improving access to maintenance assistance.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus remains on implementing existing long-term strategies ("Estonia 2035") and securing funding for specific cultural sites. The top priority is the national support for the Hiiumaa Cultural Centre and the War of Independence memorial.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively participating in the first reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Energy Sector Organization Act (574 SE). The legislative focus centers on addressing the energy production deficit, ensuring supply security, and making electrical energy more affordable.
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2025-04-09
Tallinn Hospital and Healthcare Funding

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's healthcare financing reform (involving the introduction of private capital) and highlighting its negative consequences. The speaker is operating as a critic and opponent of the initiative.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Securities Market Act (588 SE), which aims to establish gender balance requirements for the management bodies of listed companies. The speaker is a strong proponent, explainer, and defender of this draft, emphasizing that it represents a necessary step toward achieving fair selection.
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2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is directed toward a critical analysis of the government’s tax policy and the schemes used to finance national defense spending. In particular, there is opposition to making the VAT increase permanent, and questions are being raised about the exclusion of contributions from businesses toward national defense.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (583 SE), in order to give women an additional avenue to appeal to the UN Committee. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to introduce changes regarding gender balance in the governing bodies of state-owned enterprises, in line with the relevant EU directive.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE). The speaker is a staunch supporter and proponent of this reform initiative, stressing the necessity of imposing a ceiling on election expenditures.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the draft amendment to the Foreigners Act (Bill 548 SE), which is deemed important for the sake of clarity. The primary concern revolves around the government's plans, linked to this bill, to increase the importation of cheap labor, a move that directly contradicts previous policy.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on strengthening maritime security through amendments to the Defence Forces Organization Act and the Economic Zone Act (Bill 565 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, stressing the necessity of establishing greater legal clarity and granting the Defence Forces concrete authority for decisive action. The objective is to refer the bill to the National Defence Committee for substantive deliberation.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The legislative focus centers on the opposition during the second reading of Riigikogu decision 431 OE (Supporting the deployment of nuclear energy in Estonia). The speaker represents the opposing party, demanding the decision be postponed or suspended until the necessary risk assessments have been conducted and the necessity of the nuclear power plant has been verified.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is currently aimed at identifying and implementing a concrete first step that will enhance Estonia's competitiveness. The speaker frames the legislature as the primary driver of political change, emphasizing that it must take serious action.
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2024-04-09
First Reading of the Draft Law on Debt Collectors and Debt Purchasers (376 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting the draft law concerning Credit Collection Agencies and Credit Purchasers, and accelerating the establishment of a positive credit register. The speaker acts as a supporter and accelerator, emphasizing the need to finally reach a functional solution.
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