By Agendas: Kersti Sarapuu

Total Agendas: 23

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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.

Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas. The speaker highlights financial obstacles, such as complicated loan terms and the lack of co-financing, which points to a desire to improve the regional investment climate and combat economic inequality.
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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

Economic perspectives suggest support for targeted government intervention aimed at regulating the housing market in areas experiencing market failure. The objective is to increase the state guarantee, which serves as a fiscal measure intended to support young families and achieve regional balance.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic positions stress the need for a cost-revenue balance within the energy sector, recognizing the high price of fuel and electricity derived from oil shale. Support is given to investments in technology that enables the extraction of by-products (such as household chemicals and medical supplies), thereby providing economic justification for otherwise high production costs.
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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 politician opposes austerity measures in the sports sector and demands an increase in state spending to support coaches' salaries and training camps. He emphasizes the necessity of these investments to ensure social benefit and security.
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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.

Insufficient data
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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

Supports government intervention to reduce regional inequality through investments, stressing the need to increase prosperity in the Central Estonia region. Expresses skepticism toward development that relies solely on one type of investment, such as wind farms.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives are focused on reducing energy prices, as current costs are unaffordable for both businesses and private citizens. Structural reforms (a unified development plan and an energy ministry) are supported to stabilize the economy and ease price pressure.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Economic perspectives focus on tax policy, specifically the annulment of the motor vehicle tax. The need for fiscal clarity is emphasized regarding the tax notices already sent to citizens.
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Supports the use of state budgetary funds for financing large infrastructure projects (such as a hospital), especially in situations where external funding has ceased. Favors strategic national investment.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

Not enough data
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of Estonia's International Obligations in the European Union's Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique" (480 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

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2024-09-25
Draft resolution "Appointment of an auditor to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025" (495 OE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives support cost-effectiveness in public procurement, as the selection of the auditor was based on the results of the purchasing procedure, specifically the cost of the bid. Furthermore, long-term and high-quality professional experience (Big 4 background) is also valued in the financial sector.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives stress the importance of supporting labor force participation, given that parents are taxpayers who wish to enter the workforce. A lack of funding is viewed as a barrier to economic activity and the generation of tax revenue. Expenditures by the state or local government that allow working-age individuals to contribute are supported.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize budgetary discipline and cost-efficiency in large public procurements valued at billions of euros. The objective is to achieve substantial savings and thereby increase the volume of state reserves, demonstrating a commitment to maximizing resources.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The economic perspective emphasizes that insufficient local funding prevents parents of children with special needs from entering the labor market. The provision of social services is directly linked to enabling participation in the workforce.
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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

Economic perspectives emphasize supporting innovation and digitalization in SMEs, alongside the strategic use of national subsoil resources to achieve a developmental leap. The speaker supports measures that would reduce the financial burden on businesses and encourage investment, particularly in rural areas.
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2024-04-02
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Abandon the Imposition of the Car Tax and Withdraw the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill from the Riigikogu Proceedings" (374 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The economic perspectives relate to tax policy, specifically challenging the introduction of a new tax (the motor vehicle tax) under the guise of promoting environmental sustainability. This reflects a critical stance regarding the imposition of new tax burdens, particularly when the rationale behind them is questionable.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints focus on the issue of financing, demanding solutions and resources from the state for the implementation of special welfare projects. This indicates support for increasing state funding in the social sector to ensure the round-the-clock availability of services.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic views are indirectly connected to education policy, emphasizing the need to develop an engineering and technical workforce, which is critical for the competitiveness and development of the economy.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic views are strongly pro-enterprise, stressing that a competitive energy price is a prerequisite for the development of Estonian industry and the economy. It supports the consideration of regulatory measures (changing Nord Pool rules) to ensure economic stability and competitiveness.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Economic perspectives are linked to the impact of regulations on Estonian producers and the retail sector. Interest is focused on whether Estonian businesses have already begun production in this specific area and whether the relevant products are available on the market.
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