By Agendas: Pipi-Liis Siemann

Total Agendas: 28

Fully Profiled: 28

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2025-10-09

Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The first speaker expressed a clear desire for cooperation, asking what steps should be taken "together" to modernize the public sector. This indicates an openness to finding solutions through joint efforts.

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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.

Highly collaborative, emphasizing the necessity of supporting joint inter-county cooperation among local municipalities. The objective is to identify methods through which the government can initiate and support regional development agreements, which signals an openness to partnership.

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2025-09-23

Draft law amending the Act on Population Status Proceedings, the Population Register Act, and the State Duty Act (687 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that the commission's procedural decisions were made unanimously. Furthermore, cooperation with the executive branch (the minister and officials) to obtain clarification regarding the content of the draft bill is also documented.

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2025-09-18

Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The cooperative approach is respectful and information-seeking, addressing the presenter directly with the goal of finding societal solutions. The speaker looks for opportunities for collaboration, asking what more "we in society" can do to prevent fraud.

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2025-09-11

The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The collaborative style is formal and appreciative, beginning with thanking and commending the presenter for raising public awareness. The speaker seeks to initiate a dialogue to gain an assessment of the overall state of consumer risk awareness.

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2025-09-11

Draft law amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (639 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is commission-centric, emphasizing lengthy discussions with colleagues and the hearing of government positions. The speaker represents the commission majority's decision to reject the draft bill (6 votes in favor), demonstrating an ability to operate within a collective decision-making process. He/She acknowledges that there may be shared, cross-party common ground regarding the necessity of certain regulations.

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2025-06-12

Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The working style is open and consensus-based, emphasizing an extensive engagement process where both the Minister of Justice and the Digital Minister, as well as representatives from the institutions that provided input, were heard. All procedural decisions made within the committee (including proposals for adopting the agenda and concluding the reading) were unanimous, which indicates successful cooperation among colleagues.

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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 speaker addresses the rapporteur, constructively seeking cooperation in finding solutions for enhancing the economy's competitiveness. The tone suggests an openness to political dialogue and the development of joint measures.

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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

The speaker stresses the necessity of collaboration, proposing that housing programs should be expanded with the support of businesses and local municipalities. This indicates an openness to cross-sector partnerships and involvement at the local level.

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2025-05-15

First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances supporting the plan to build offshore wind farms" (586 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The collaborative style was evident within the Constitutional Committee, where a discussion and a Q&A session were held with the representative of the bill's initiator. The Committee reached a decision, supported by a clear majority (6 members), to reject the bill, which demonstrates internal consensus regarding the procedural position.

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2025-05-13

Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing that both the inclusion of the draft bill on the agenda and the completion of the first reading were achieved consensually within the committee. Close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs is also highlighted, as well as extensive consultation with stakeholders in the judicial system, whose opinions have been duly considered.

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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.

The speaker poses a question to the presenter, seeking solutions and cooperation in ensuring that parents do not treat their children in such a manner. This indicates a readiness to find common political solutions for improving the system.

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2025-01-30

Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The style of cooperation was procedural yet appreciative; the speaker noted that the committee members understood and apparently shared the goal of the bill's initiator (Leo Kunnas), even though they voted for rejection on procedural grounds. The collaboration occurred within the framework of the Constitutional Committee.

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2024-12-12

Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The collaborative style is committee-based, where the individual neutrally presents the positions of various colleagues (e.g., Helir-Valdor Seeder) and government representatives (Monika Tappo). He/She notes that the procedural decision to place the draft bill on the agenda was reached by consensus, although the substantive vote was divided (6 votes in favor of rejection, 4 against).

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2024-12-10

Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is open and objective, reflecting the constructive discussion in the committee. The speaker honestly conveyed the views of the representative of the bill’s initiators (Lauri Laats), including the acknowledgment of the bill’s prematurity and the need for amendments. The committee’s decisions were made by a vote, where the proposal for rejection received majority support (5 in favor, 3 against).

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2024-10-10

Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The working style is parliamentary and information-seeking, addressing the rapporteur to clarify what was discussed in the committee. This demonstrates a willingness to participate in the legislative process through questions, ensuring the clarity and soundness of the law.

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2024-10-09

Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker employs a collaborative style, as he impartially presents the viewpoints from the committee discussion of various colleagues (both supporters Jaak Valge and Helir-Valdor Seeder, and skeptics Hendrik Johannes Terras). He emphasizes that the committee held a discussion before making procedural decisions.

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2024-09-10

First Reading of the Draft Act (412 SE) on Amendments to the Riigikogu Election Act (Obtaining a Compensatory Mandate Based on the Number of Votes Cast for the Candidate)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The collaborative approach is open to the involvement of experts (Ministry of Justice, Electoral Service) and internal committee discussion, during which both arguments for and against were presented. The final decision to reject the draft bill was made by majority vote (4 in favor, 2 against), even though placing the item on the agenda had been a consensus decision.

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2024-09-10

First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates (402 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker emphasized cooperation within the committee, where decisions were reached through voting and consensus (e.g., the adoption of the agenda in June). The discussion also highlighted the necessity of consulting with the employers' association, which signals an openness to broad stakeholder engagement.

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2024-06-06

Proposal of the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Code of Civil Procedure into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing that the commission heard all arguments and decided both to support the proposal and to appoint the representative by consensus. Collaboration took place with representatives of both the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and the Ministry of Justice in order to reach a common understanding.

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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

The style of cooperation is open and inquisitive, actively seeking additional information and solutions from the presenter. Emphasis is placed on the need to improve cooperation between training institutions and businesses, with the suggestion that the cooperation model should even be inverted.

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2024-05-15

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style of collaboration is open and respectful, involving direct communication with the minister regarding clarifying questions. This indicates a desire to contribute to the successful and clear implementation of the bill.

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2024-05-14

First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Appointment of Oliver Kask as a Justice of the Supreme Court" (424 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is highly consensual, emphasizing that all committee decisions—including sending the draft bill to the plenary, conducting the final vote, and appointing the rapporteur—were made unanimously. This indicates a readiness for cross-factional cooperation on procedural matters.

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2024-03-12

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The work approach is cooperation-oriented, relying on thorough discussion within the commission and the involvement of experts (KAPO, ministries). It is noted that the commission made procedural decisions consensually (the appointment of the rapporteur) and almost consensually (the proposal for rejection, with two dissenting votes). The position of the Government of the Republic is also acknowledged, which supports the broader objective but not the specific draft bill.

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2024-03-06

First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Local Government Council Election Act and Other Acts (246 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The collaborative style is institutional, reflecting the work done in the Constitutional Committee, which involved discussion and voting among differing viewpoints. The speaker notes the unanimous selection of the rapporteur, even though there were disagreements concerning the substance of the draft legislation. He also recognizes the tradition of hearing the Government of the Republic's position, even if it doesn't ultimately affect the parliament's final decision.

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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

The speaker adopts a cooperative style, offering the Minister support in implementing extensive reforms and presenting a proposal to improve the investment grant mechanism. He emphasizes the positive outcomes achieved through existing investment measures aimed at streamlining the school network.

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2024-02-21

First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (166 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The cooperation is described within the framework of the Constitutional Committee, where the positions of the Ministry of Justice and the Government of the Republic regarding their non-support of the draft legislation were heard. The speaker is open to cooperating with supervisory bodies (the Language Inspectorate, the Language Board) to find solutions for ensuring language compliance, preferring this approach to amending the Election Act.

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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 collaborative approach is respectful and appreciative of the presenter, praising their past decisions and mentoring efforts. The speaker actively seeks the presenter's opinion and recommendations regarding national policy, signaling a readiness for cooperation and knowledge sharing.

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