By Agendas: Pipi-Liis Siemann

Total Agendas: 28

Fully Profiled: 28

2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The priority lies in the efficiency of administrative reform and policy implementation, particularly concerning the integration of artificial intelligence into the public sector and the reduction of the number of civil servants. The speaker serves as a critical evaluator regarding the capacity of existing programs (e-residency) and the feasibility of achieving the set goals.
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 directed at initiating and supporting regional development agreements, which indicates a desire to create structural mechanisms to foster cooperation among local governments. The priority is regional development policy.
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 legislative focus is on the processing of Draft Bill 687 SE (Draft Act amending the Act on Vital Statistics Procedures, the Population Register Act, and the State Fees Act). The speaker acts as the procedural facilitator, ensuring the completion of the bill's first reading and the appointment of a representative.
2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The legislative focus is on the analysis and oversight of the Bank of Estonia's report, especially in the areas of statistics and fraud prevention. The aim is to improve policy, leveraging data and trends to find more effective prevention methods.
2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on overseeing the activities of existing regulatory bodies (the Financial Supervision Authority) and evaluating their reports. The objective is to assess whether progress is being made in terms of consumers' risk awareness and financial literacy.
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 legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Local Government Council Election Act (639 SE), which the speaker, acting as the representative of the leading committee, opposes. He/She emphasizes the need for some form of regulation that would ensure candidates have an actual and genuine connection to the municipality, thereby preventing 'decoy candidates' from parachuting in (or 'touring').
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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Courts Act and consequently amending other acts (Bill 632 SE), the purpose of which is to enhance the efficiency of court administration. The speaker, acting as the representative of the Constitutional Committee, is the proponent leading the proceedings. They submitted six amendments to the bill and proposed concluding the second reading.
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 legislative priority concerns the modification of regulations and taxes that impact the economy's competitiveness. Specifically, there is an emphasis on the need to initiate measures regarding electricity excise duty and associated fees to improve the overall business environment.
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 legislative focus is on expanding housing acquisition programs and creating opportunities for the development of new apartment buildings in areas of market failure. The proponent is a critical supporter of existing programs, calling for improved targeting and the establishment of specific conditions.
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 legislative focus centers on the Riigikogu’s procedural rules and oversight, specifically concerning the handling of the draft resolution (586 OE) for the establishment of a new investigative committee. The speaker, acting as the representative of the leading committee, is both a supporter and the presenter of the motion to reject the draft resolution, stressing the importance of procedural propriety.
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 legislative focus is on the Draft Act amending the Courts Act and related legislation (632 SE), which aims to streamline court administration and reduce political oversight. As a representative of the leading committee, the speaker is a strong supporter and driver of the proceedings for the bill, ensuring the completion of the first reading.
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 legislative focus is currently on improving regulations concerning the enforcement of custody rights and established visitation schedules. The objective is to establish a mechanism that prevents the use of parental decision-making authority regarding custody as a weapon.
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 legislative focus is on the draft bill (530 SE) amending the Local Government Council Election Act and its constitutional compliance. The speaker is a representative of the leading committee, who conveys the proposal to reject the draft bill because it does not meet the requirements for amending the constitution.
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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Government of the Republic Act (Bill 523 SE), which concerns the disclosure and substantiation of representation expenses for members of the government. He is the representative of the lead committee, presenting the committee's proposal to reject the bill.
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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Riigikogu Member Status Act (528 SE), which concerns the regulation of justified and unjustified absences of members of parliament. The speaker, representing the leading committee, submitted the motion to reject the draft Act, as the draft was not sufficiently developed and required substantial amendment.
2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE). The speaker is taking on the role of an inquirer, seeking to clarify the provisions of the draft act regarding the SKA's right to revoke work restrictions, thereby acting as an examiner of the bill's specific details.
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 legislative focus is on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 324 OE, which concerns the establishment of a special committee tasked with solving the demographic crisis. The speaker’s role is to support the Constitutional Committee’s procedural decision to reject the draft resolution, thereby positioning the speaker as an opponent of the bill.
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 main legislative focus is the amendment and streamlining of the Election Act (specifically, the Riigikogu Election Act). The speaker in question is the rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee, who is conveying the committee's recommendation to reject Bill 412 SE, despite acknowledging the broader necessity for an overhaul of the electoral system.
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 legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 402 SE, which proposes amendments to Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Days. The bill's objective was to introduce a new national holiday (the second day of the Resurrection holiday). The speaker's role, acting as the representative of the leading committee, is to move for the rejection of the bill during the first reading.
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 legislative focus is currently on the proposed amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure, aimed at bringing it into compliance with the Constitution and enhancing the principle of legal clarity. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative and serves as a representative of the commission, specializing in resolving conflicts between legal norms.
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 legislative focus is currently aimed at amending the laws governing bureaucracy and the processing of planning applications. The objective is to establish a faster and simpler environment for making investments and launching production in Estonia.
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 legislative focus is on supporting the draft bill for the Act Amending the Social Welfare Act (421 SE) and clarifying its administrative details. We are particularly interested in the process of transferring the responsibilities of guardianship authorities between local municipalities.
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 legislative focus centers on the swift and consensual handling of the draft resolution (424 OE) regarding the appointment of a member of the Supreme Court. The priority is the presentation of the Constitutional Committee's findings and holding the final vote during the same session, pursuant to the Rules of Procedure and internal regulations.
2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill (276 SE) amending the Government of the Republic Act, which the committee proposes to reject. Simultaneously, the need to comprehensively address all legislation governing post-specific access rights is emphasized, referencing the Ministry of the Interior's plan to launch a wider analysis.
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 main legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Local Government Council Election Act (246 SE), which addresses the compatibility of mandates. The speaker’s role is procedural management, presenting the decision of the leading committee to reject the bill. He/She emphasizes that whether something is permissible or impermissible is determined by the outcome of parliamentary debate, not based on the government's stance.
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 placed on supporting and enhancing the implementation of investment measures for education reforms and the reorganization of the school network. The priority is linking investment support to climate goals in order to achieve two objectives simultaneously.
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 legislative focus is the rejection of Draft Bill 166 SE (Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act). The priority is strengthening the supervision of the implementation of existing laws (Estonian-language administration) by granting additional powers to the Language Inspectorate and the Language Board.
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 legislative focus is on finding national measures that would support the quality of education in rural schools and address the teacher shortage. Furthermore, the need for regional policy measures is emphasized; these measures should help local governments become a more attractive living environment, pointing to the necessity of comprehensive policy changes.