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 speaker demonstrates expertise in public sector management terminology, distinguishing between productivity and efficiency and analyzing procedural processes. Detailed awareness of the operational objectives of the e-residency program and the limits of procedural capacity is also evident. Technical terms used include artificial intelligence (AI) and concepts for reducing bureaucracy.
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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.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of regional policy instruments, specifically mentioning "regional development agreements" and the need for cooperation among local governments. The expertise focuses on administrative and economic cooperation at the county and supra-county levels.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure and administrative law concerning the Population Register and vital statistics procedures. Specific terminology, such as "discretionary power," is employed, and reference is made to the observations of the Chancellor of Justice, indicating a profound understanding of the draft bill's content and its implications.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of financial statistics, the development of statistical infrastructure, and specifically the domain of payment orders and card payment fraud. They utilize technical terminology and emphasize the role of statistics in identifying trends and patterns. This expertise is focused on the practical application of data for fraud prevention.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financial supervision, utilizing specific terminology such as "crowdfunding services," "consumer complaints," and "financial literacy." The focus is on risk assessment based on these complaints and enhancing consumer awareness. Specific concern is raised regarding the growing volume of complaints related to crowdfunding services.
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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 speaker, as the representative of the lead committee, demonstrates proficiency in the work of the Constitutional Committee and legislative procedure. Their expertise centers on the legal and practical aspects of the Local Government Elections Act, residency registration (sissekirjutus), and the associated benefits and privileges. Furthermore, they are familiar with the role of local officials (city and rural municipality secretaries) in verifying residency.
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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 speaker demonstrates authority in legislative procedures and the work of the Constitutional Committee, referencing specific session dates (June 2 and 3) and procedural decisions. This expertise is connected to amendments to the Courts Act and the management of the engagement process, highlighting the hearing of opinions from the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs and other institutions.
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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 demonstrates a detailed knowledge of economic policy, focusing directly on factors that impact competitiveness, such as electricity excise duties, various fees, and energy prices. He/She employs technical terminology (inputs, competitiveness) and references topics discussed in the report, indicating a strong command of the subject matter.
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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 demonstrates detailed knowledge of housing policy, specifically referencing criticism directed at the rental housing program and areas characterized by market failure. The expertise centers on the quality of policy targeting and the setting of conditions. He/She employs technical language when discussing the potential for new apartment buildings to emerge through subsidy programs.
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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 speaker demonstrates competence regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and committee work, providing a detailed overview of the Constitutional Committee's debate and voting results. This expertise is also evident in the communication of the substantive aspects of the draft bill (the scope of the investigative committee's tasks, the shifting of deadlines) and financial information available in the public domain (maximum grant amounts).
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of judicial administration and supervision, detailing the changes in the appointment of judges and the implementation of oversight. He/She employs specific terminology, addressing issues of constitutionality, separation of powers, and fragmentation. This expertise is based on the explanations provided by ministry representatives (the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, the Undersecretary) and the commission's thorough deliberation.
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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 demonstrates expertise in the field of family law and child custody, utilizing specific terminology such as "contact arrangement" and "custody decision-making authority." Particular emphasis is placed on the procedural shortcomings of the administration of justice, referring to its relocation to the "virtual marketplace."
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in the realm of Riigikogu procedural rules and constitutional law, focusing on the handling of the draft legislation in the committee and the legal requirements for restricting suffrage. Special emphasis was placed on the legal nuance concerning the difference in weight between a Riigikogu statement and a legal act (decision) when declaring states as terrorist.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the work of the Constitutional Committee, providing a detailed overview of the debate, the participants, and the voting results. They are aware of the legal distinctions between ministers' representation expenses and the expense allowances granted to Riigikogu members. Furthermore, they refer to past practice, noting that the 20% representation expense allocated to ministers has functioned as a tax-free salary supplement whose usage was not monitored.
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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 speaker demonstrates authority in explaining the work and procedural decisions of the Riigikogu Constitutional Committee, presenting precise voting results and detailed discussion points. He/She is an expert on the regulation of statutory work duties and absences for members of parliament, noting that currently there is no legally prescribed possibility for absence. The speaker uses technical terms such as "referenced by the delegation norm" and refers to the continuous and uniform nature of work duties as stipulated by law.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in child protection legislation and the competence of the Social Insurance Board (SKA) concerning the imposition of restrictions. The expert analysis focuses on the technical details of the draft bill, particularly the grounds for removing the restrictions and the relevance of the exceptions discussed in the committee.
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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 demonstrates competence regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the organization of the Constitutional Committee's work, including the designation of the rapporteur and the transmission of decisions. He relays concerns voiced by other colleagues about the lack of a systemic approach in addressing demographic processes. Furthermore, he cites demographic indicators, such as the total fertility rate (TFR) and completed fertility measures.
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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

Strong expertise in electoral law and constitutional procedure. Technical details are addressed, such as the comparability of absolute votes in electoral districts of different sizes and the principle of proportionality, referring to the possibility of linking the results to a simple quota. Based on the expert opinions of the Ministry of Justice and Arne Koitmäe, the head of the State Electoral Service.
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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 presenter demonstrates competence in legislative procedure and the assessment of draft legislation impacts, referencing the official positions of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Research. They employ technical terminology such as GDP, state budget expenditures, and international benchmarks concerning the number of school days. This expertise is further reflected in the accurate reporting of the committee's procedural decisions and voting outcomes.
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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 speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in the fields of constitutional law and civil procedure, addressing specific provisions (e.g., CCP § 182) and the principle of legal clarity. They are capable of accurately and neutrally conveying the complex legal arguments presented by the Chancellor of Justice and representatives of the Ministry of Justice. The analysis focuses specifically on the conditions for granting legal aid and the methodology used for calculating the state fee.
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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 speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of vocational education and its flexibility, while also highlighting issues in the collaboration between training institutions and employers. Specific terminology is employed, touching upon the over-qualification of the labor force, the ambition for innovation, and the pace of handling planning procedures.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding social welfare administrative procedures, particularly concerning the transfer of guardianship authority responsibilities between local governments for individuals utilizing general care services. Procedural matters are clarified, including the requirement for an agreement, the party taking the initiative, and the possibility for the municipality of residence to decline the transfer. Technical terms such as "guardianship authority" and "general care service" are employed.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's procedural rules and the management of the Constitutional Committee's work, providing a detailed overview of the session's proceedings. He highlights the candidate's (Oliver Kask) specific competence concerning electoral law and the topics related to the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.
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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

Demonstrates high proficiency regarding the terminology and legislation pertaining to state secret access rights and security vetting. Technical concepts are clarified, distinguishing between position-based access rights and certificate-based access to classified external information. Consistently relies on information obtained from representatives of the Ministry of the Interior and the Security Police (KAPO).
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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 expert analysis is clearly linked to legislative procedures, the work of the Constitutional Committee, and parliamentary procedural matters. The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the draft bill’s previous considerations and refers to Supreme Court assessments regarding the current law. He/She is able to describe in detail the substance of the committee’s discussion, the voting results (6 in favor, 4 against, 1 abstention), and the procedural decisions.
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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 demonstrates expertise in the rationalization of the school network and infrastructure investments. They use specific terminology such as "well-targeted investments" and "future savings on operating costs," emphasizing the role of these investment measures in improving learning conditions. Furthermore, they are familiar with the potential for linking investments to broader policy objectives, such as climate goals.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in the working procedures of the Constitutional Committee and the handling of draft legislation, providing a precise overview of the discussion's progress and the decisions made. This expertise relates to legislation concerning language policy and the administration of local government affairs, referencing language proficiency levels (C1, B1) and the mandates of supervisory bodies.
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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 speaker demonstrates expertise in education management and regional policy, employing terminology such as "optimal restructuring" and "teacher shortage." Specific knowledge regarding future models for rural schools (e.g., 6-grade community schools) and the necessity of ensuring high educational quality is particularly emphasized. Furthermore, awareness of demographic trends and their resulting impact on local infrastructure is highlighted.
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