By Agendas: Marek Reinaas

Total Agendas: 28

Fully Profiled: 28

2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Not enough data
2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act (654 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Regarding social issues, there was an indirect mention of a bill concerning cats and dogs currently being processed by the committee, indicating awareness of legislation related to animal welfare. However, the speaker did not express a substantive position on the draft law.
2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act (624 SE) - Second Reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The social issue under discussion is the protection of consumer rights, ensuring that the transition from paper bills to e-invoices does not disadvantage consumers. The objective is to protect consumers in situations where the bill fails to reach them, thereby ensuring that their rights are safeguarded.
2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

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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 primary social theme is the demographic transition and population aging, which is treated as a driver of economic restructuring (a greater need for health and welfare services). It supports leasing empty prisons to foreign countries (Sweden), emphasizing that this generates revenue for the state (30 million euros) and does not threaten the security of Estonian society.
2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker emphasized the theme of gender representation, pushing back against the assertion that women are a significant minority on the Eesti 200 board. This highlights a dedication to factual accuracy in the context of social equality.
2025-05-19
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act § 4 (624 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The social focus is on consumer protection and informing consumers during the transition from paper invoices to digital billing methods. The necessity was stressed to ensure that consumers with long-term contracts receive notification within a reasonable timeframe and the option to continue receiving paper bills.
2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The social issue addressed is the requirement for taxi drivers to have Estonian language proficiency. While this is considered important, the relevant regulation is already stipulated in the Language Act. Also mentioned is the topic of foreigners working as taxi drivers, which is currently being prepared by the ministry.
2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The social focus is centered on how national digital solutions reach "people in their everyday lives," emphasizing the need to ensure citizens have both comprehension and access regarding complex concepts.
2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The primary social theme is equality, stressing the need to close the "mobility and sports gap" to ensure children have equal access to physical activity and extracurriculars. Highlighting the role of the Ministry of Education demonstrates that social problems are being addressed through institutional policy.
2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Social issues are addressed primarily from the perspective of financing and sustainability, noting that the social tax is insufficient to maintain the healthcare and pension system. The proposed solution is structural reforms and a transition to needs-based benefits through the concept of "Personal State."
2024-12-09
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The main social theme is demonstrating solidarity with society, which serves as the primary moral and ethical justification for reducing expense allowances. This is framed as a fundamental step that shows concern for the public during a time of state budget cuts.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-09-11
Second Reading of the Bill (450 SE) on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the State of Qatar for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and the Protocol thereto

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2024-06-11
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the State of Qatar for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and its accompanying Protocol (450 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Not enough data.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The social issue concerns the consumption of fruits and vegetables by poorer people and their purchasing behavior due to high prices. He/She references the debate over whether the poor buy fewer fruits and vegetables because of their high cost or whether they simply pay less VAT. Health aspects are mentioned in the context of the Latvian example, where a 5% reduced rate had a beneficial effect on health and consumption.
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

Not enough data
2024-04-03
Second reading of the Draft Act (368 SE) on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (368 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.