By Agendas: Kersti Sarapuu

Total Agendas: 23

Fully Profiled: 23

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 focus is heavily regional and rural, concentrating on the issues faced by businesses and residents in rural areas. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to ensure the survival of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the countryside and to address the disparity in investment opportunities.
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 speaker strongly emphasized the regional focus, highlighting the attention paid to Central Estonia and market failure areas within the coalition agreement. Regional development is linked to improving the availability of housing specifically in those regions.
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

Insufficient data.
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 speaker highlights the financial shortfall faced by local governments in funding sports, thereby drawing attention to the impact of national policy at the local level.
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 focus is national, centered on the operation of the Estonian legal system and a specific case in Estonia currently under public scrutiny.
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

The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the need to increase the prosperity of Central Estonia while criticizing the disproportionate investments directed toward Ida-Virumaa and South Estonia. The impact on the local governments of Lääne-Virumaa is also noted.
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

The focus is at the national level, examining the entire Estonian energy system and its effects on both businesses and private citizens. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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.

The focus is on national tax policy (the motor vehicle tax). Regional or local emphasis has not been mentioned.
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

The focus is clearly regional, concentrating on key infrastructure projects within the city of Tallinn, namely the Tallinn Hospital and the railway extension.
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.

The focus is at the national level (Estonian child protection organizations) and on international legislation. The specific case is connected to the Estonian public, but there is no narrow local or regional emphasis.
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

The focus is on international commitments and the overseas mission in Mozambique, which is linked to the European Union Military Assistance Mission.
2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation (the Law on Holidays and Anniversaries) and an international comparison regarding how other countries celebrate holidays. There is no reference to local or regional issues or interests.
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

The focus is purely national, covering the review of the National Audit Office's operations and the results of the public procurement, which relate to the central financial control of the Estonian state.
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

The focus is at the local level, addressing the capacity of local municipalities to deliver social services. Emphasis is placed on local taxpayers and their right to these services, which indicates concern regarding the functioning of local government services.
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

The focus is at the national level, addressing a major national defense procurement and the associated financial matters. There is no regional or local focus.
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

The focus is clearly at the national level, dealing with securing the entirety of Estonia’s energy needs. Specific local or international topics are absent.
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 emphasis is placed on the activities of local governments and their capacity to provide services of national importance. The focus is on the local provision of services and the problems associated with financing.
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 speaker maintains a clear regional focus on rural areas, where SMEs are confronted with higher risk premiums, low collateral valuations, and consequently, borrowing costs that exceed 10%. This underscores the necessity of addressing regional financing challenges.
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

Insufficient data (Focus is on national tax policy, the regional aspect is lacking).
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

The regional focus is heavily concentrated on Järvamaa County, where the active NGO is highlighted as a positive example of essential services. At the same time, there is a demand for the nationwide expansion of the service to all counties, demonstrating an interest in eliminating regional inequality.
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

The focus is strictly national, addressing the Estonian education system and the shortage of engineering and technical specialists in a broader context.
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

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy and industry) and extends more broadly to the regional and European context, particularly concerning the energy deficit and the functioning of the Nord Pool exchange.
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.

The regional focus is distinctly national, concentrating on the activities of Estonian entrepreneurs and the availability of their products on Estonian store shelves. There are no references to local authorities or international topics.