By Plenary Sessions: Kersti Sarapuu
Total Sessions: 23
Fully Profiled: 23
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Legislative attention is being directed toward scrutinizing the ministry's action plans and strategies in order to halt the decline of small businesses in rural areas. The speaker is acting as a catalyst for political discussion, demanding concrete solutions.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on implementing point 340 of the coalition agreement, concerning state guarantees for housing loans and their expansion. The speaker is pressing for details, wanting to know the specific measures and the schedule for carrying out this policy.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the strategic direction of the energy and industrial sectors, which requires political support for technological solutions and reducing the CO2 footprint. Specific draft laws or amendments were not mentioned.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards changing existing funding priorities and demanding increased expenditures to support coaches' salaries and training camps. The objective is to adjust policy in order to overcome the shortfalls resulting from austerity measures.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is no legislative focus; it is rather about questioning the activities of the supervisory and executive branches. The issue is aimed at addressing the outcomes of existing legal processes (court, prosecution) and the responsibility of the minister.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is rather on the government's investment strategy and the direction of regional policy, rather than specific bills or legislative priorities. The speaker demands a strategy from the government for increasing the prosperity of Central Estonia.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward initiating major structural reforms, specifically the establishment of an Energy Ministry and the development of a unified energy development plan. The objective is to create a comprehensive solution covering all energy carriers, which necessitates an extensive policy overhaul.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is the procedure for repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act. The speaker requests clarification regarding the effective date of the law and the associated administrative actions (invoices).
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on creating new institutions and planning commissions to advance the hospital construction project using newer technology. The speaker is interested in launching these new planning structures.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the efficacy of implementing the existing international convention and its utility in resolving a specific family dispute. The priority is the practical application of legal instruments in addressing social problems.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the details of implementing existing international agreements or political frameworks, rather than initiating new legislation.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Public Holidays Act to include the second day of Easter as a non-working day. The speaker previously initiated this draft bill and is currently a strong supporter of it, hoping for a successful outcome this time.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the adoption of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 495, which concerns the appointment of an auditor to review the activities of the National Audit Office for the 2024–2025 period. The speaker is acting in the role of both the initiator and a supporter of the draft, concentrating on bringing the proceedings to completion through the final vote.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at improving the funding model for social services to eliminate barriers in the provision of personal support services. The objective is to find a practical solution to the existing political problem stemming from the lack of funds in local municipalities.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Legislative focus is currently aimed at monitoring and optimizing the execution of the national defense budget and procurement logistics, rather than initiating new legislation.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on energy policy, specifically concerning the selection of Estonia's energy sources and the evaluation of renewable energy potential. The speaker is participating in the debate as an interrogator, aiming to assess the adequacy of renewable energy supplies.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the implementation and oversight of regulations concerning existing or planned social services. The priority is establishing national oversight over local governments' assessment of service needs to ensure compliance with the law.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward finding solutions in economic policy, particularly concerning the removal of barriers to the utilization of mineral resources and the financing of SMEs. The speaker is initiating a discussion on the necessity of specific measures required to improve the overall business environment.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on interpreting the content and objectives of the bills, especially regarding taxation and environmental measures. The speaker acts as a critical assessor and questioner of the bill.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is primarily directed towards policy implementation and securing funding ("how to finance and how to implement these projects") in order to expand special welfare services nationwide. The priority is the practical accessibility of services, rather than the amendment of laws.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on shaping policy and identifying new measures within the education sector to solve the problem of the shortage of engineers. The speaker is acting as an initiator, demanding concrete solutions and pilot programs from the government, but is not referencing specific legislative bills.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on developing a long-term energy security plan, the key points of which were submitted as a draft resolution to the Riigikogu. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the commitment to tackle regulatory issues concerning the operation of Nord Pool and the trajectory of the European emissions trading scheme.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The current legislative focus is on gathering information to understand whether and how Estonian businesses are utilizing novel production methods. This data collection effort will likely serve as the foundation for future regulatory or supportive legislative initiatives concerning novel foods.