By Agendas: Maido Ruusmann

Total Agendas: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

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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.

Criticism is directed at the results of the state's regional policy, particularly the deepening inequality in Southeast Estonia. Direct opposition to the minister is not being voiced; instead, the focus is on finding solutions and highlighting the difficult state of the national budget.
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2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The standoff is expressed by challenging the narrative of the previous speaker (or presenter), implying that they are not up-to-date with the relief measures agreed upon by the coalition for families with children. The criticism stems from a lack of political information and is delivered in the form of a question.
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2025-06-18
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emissions trading system) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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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

There is no opposition; the speaker recognizes that finding compromises in infrastructure is challenging, but avoids criticizing any opposing party or faction. Instead, the emphasis is placed on the necessity of remaining united, regardless of whether one "likes or dislikes" Rail Baltic.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is no direct opposition; the criticism is aimed instead at the results of uneven economic development and the distribution of investments. The criticism has been presented in the form of a question, seeking solutions from the head of government.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Criticism is aimed at the ineffectiveness of existing regional policy measures, as they have failed to alleviate inequality in Southeast Estonia. The speaker stresses that "conventional [measures] do not work" and that a special solution is required.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is no opposition; the criticism is directed at the lack of analysis regarding the dimension of regional policy, not at specific opponents. The speaker demands a more active role from institutions (Eesti Pank) in preventing regional inequality.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

The main opponent is EKRE, whose 200 submitted amendments are, in the speaker's view, aimed at stalling the legislative change and obstructing the increase of local government autonomy. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, expressed more as bewilderment than as a direct attack.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The opposition targets the narrow approach taken by the government (or the minister) regarding educational matters. The criticism is policy-based, questioning whether broader regional steps have been discussed in addition to the specific educational strategy.
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