By Agendas: Riina Sikkut

Total Agendas: 80

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The main priority is amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic to improve the proportions of the Electoral College and allow candidates an earlier opportunity to present themselves. The politician is the initiator and supporter of the bill, emphasizing that the amendments must be implemented before the presidential elections scheduled for next autumn. The objective is to restore the Electoral College proportions that existed prior to the administrative reform.
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2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is the draft Climate Law, where the speaker supports the creation of specific framework legislation. A crucial priority is ensuring that the emission reduction targets are not weakened in the new version of the law. The speaker is operating as a supportive, yet critical questioner.
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward scrutinizing government-commissioned legal analyses and policy-making procedures. The speaker acts as an inspector, demanding explanations for how and why the document forming the basis for the deregulation of nature conservation was commissioned.
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2025-10-13
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus centers on amendments to the State Budget Act concerning the revenue base and the management of the support fund for local municipalities. The speaker's role is to critically scrutinize the bill's impact and content, questioning whether the changes are merely administrative or possess a substantive impact.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Legislation (736 SE) on the Amendment of the State Budget Act and the Act Amending the State Budget Act

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft act (736 SE) amending the State Budget Act and related legislation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, focusing on its negative impacts on the domestic budgetary rule and the growth of bureaucracy.
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2025-10-13
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main legislative focus is opposing Bill 734 SE, which concerns lowering taxes using borrowed funds and repealing the security tax. The politician is a strong opponent of the legislation reflecting the government's fiscal policy, deeming it irresponsible.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (718 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is centered on the ratification of international tax treaties, acting as the proponent of the draft bill (718 SE) and the driver of the proceedings. Procedural accuracy is crucial, including the setting of deadlines for amendments and the motion to conclude the first reading.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main legislative focus is the rejection of the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (Bill 737 SE) at the first reading. The speaker is acting as an opponent, criticizing the bill's priorities and economic basis, particularly the unprecedented budget deficit used to cover permanent expenditures.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is on the draft State Budget Law for 2026 (Bill 737 SE) and the related long-term budget strategy. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding clarification from the government regarding future fiscal measures and plans for covering the deficit.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus centers on parliamentary oversight and monitoring budget execution, particularly concerning the metrics and remaining balances of the performance-based budget. The speaker stresses the Finance Committee's role in demanding accountability from ministers and ensuring the proper implementation of the existing budgetary framework.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards measures that would halt school closures and ensure additional support. Priorities include funding the hiring of support specialists and raising teachers' salaries.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable via an interpellation (No. 797) to clarify the state's guidelines and funding regarding school meals. The objective is to influence policy implementation and the directives issued to public schools.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the inquiry regarding the suspension of license plate recognition cameras and the bill scheduled for reading on Tuesday. The priority is to determine whether the bill provides an optimal or a maximum technological solution for ensuring security, particularly concerning the use of AI and facial recognition.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government's activities through an interpellation concerning the implementation of an international agreement (the transfer of Swedish prisoners) and the covering of associated costs. The priority is to gain clarity regarding the legal obligations for providing healthcare services and the corresponding budgeted amounts.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed toward reforming administrative requirements ("abolish, alleviate, or restructure") and optimizing the structure of the government. The primary priority is reducing bureaucracy and demanding the potential reduction of ministerial posts.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The legislative focus is directed at financial regulation, specifically simplifying the interbank transferability of housing loans and amending the regulation of credit unions. The speaker supports these comprehensive regulations and notes that the Finance Committee can move these amendments forward quickly.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on the renewed discussion of the Act amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 UA). The goal is to establish legal grounds for the use of data and the implementation of new technologies by law enforcement agencies, while simultaneously mitigating privacy risks and ensuring adequate oversight. The speaker is more of a proponent and initiator of the amendments than an acceptor of the law as it currently stands.
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2025-09-17
State finances

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The primary legislative focus is opposition to the government's budget and their plan to scrap the proposed income tax hike. The speaker supports reforming the income tax system by adjusting the income threshold to achieve more targeted tax relief. He/She criticizes the government for the wasteful use of taxpayer funds.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is directed toward improving the quality of laws and supporting the institution of the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker is acting as a supporter, stressing the need to allocate resources so that the Chancellor of Justice can address errors made by the parliament.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the analysis and implementation of education reform measures (e.g., extending compulsory education until the age of 18) and support services designed to alleviate social inequality (extracurricular activities, full-day schooling, support specialists). The speaker is taking on the role of initiator, proposing concrete policy solutions.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on reforming funding schemes within the education sector and identifying alternatives to the current per-capita funding model. A key priority is considering the implementation of new salary coefficients, for instance, for mathematics teachers, in order to address specific workforce shortages.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on legislative oversight and holding the Minister accountable (interpellation/formal inquiry) in connection with the development of the defense industry and the execution of planning processes.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The legislative focus is clearly on the financial sector, where priorities include the processing of the Credit Union Act and the Credit Information Sharing Act (positive credit register). The speaker is acting as both a supporter and an initiator, planning amendments to the requirements for residential real estate valuation based on input received from the Financial Supervision Authority.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the procedural integrity of Bill 636 SE (the Draft Act amending the Holidays and Commemorative Days Act). The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, demanding that the new government's position be obtained before proceeding with the bill, emphasizing the transparency of the procedure.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft Civil Crisis and National Defense Act (Bill 668 SE). The speaker is either an opponent or a critic of the bill's current iteration, concentrating specifically on the requirement to make the construction of shelters mandatory for all new apartment buildings.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is directed towards reforming internal control mechanisms and accountability within government agencies. The priority is preventing systemic errors, recommending consideration of expanding oversight ("the 14 eyes principle") and implementing systemic change.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main focus is on scrutinizing government policy within the framework of an interpellation, acting as an opponent of the policy. Also important is the legislative focus on the procedure for conducting the session and, where possible, substantiating the claims contained in one's questions.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main focus is changing immigration policy and related legislation (quotas, exceptions, salary criteria). The speaker acts as the initiator (submitting a parliamentary query) and demands clear numerical plans from the government regarding reception capacity. Study migration is preferred as a long-term solution that does not require exceptions or the relaxation of salary criteria.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is placed on evaluating the effectiveness of goals set by the government (e.g., directing 40% of subsidies to rural areas) and regional policy measures (rental housing, Robin Hood). The speaker acts as a policy implementation watchdog, demanding specific metrics and accountability.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on implementing the Supreme Court ruling and introducing amendments to the legal framework concerning the sale of means for ending life by non-healthcare service providers. Furthermore, regulating assisted suicide as a healthcare service is also a priority.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The legislative focus centers on scrutinizing government activities via interpellations regarding immigration, correctional services, and tax reform. The priority is to ensure the fairness of the tax structure and the achievement of the nation's strategic objectives, with the specific goal of proposing amendments during the budget process.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is centered on challenging the government's priorities, which includes criticizing the negotiations over prison leases, the proposed tax reduction for foreign online casinos, and the plans for importing cheap foreign labor. Furthermore, previous actions taken to stall the competition law are also referenced.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill of the Song and Dance Celebration Act (598 SE), regarding which the speaker acts as a supportive questioner. The priorities include clarifying the decision-making authority of the law's implementing body and the status of amateur collectives, as well as requesting a symbolic date for its entry into force (July 1st).
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on opposing Draft Bill 602 SE, which addresses the flexibility of employment contracts and the establishment of permanent contracts for low-hours or part-time positions. The speaker is a staunch opponent, raising doubts about the thoroughness of the bill's preparation and its potential economic impact.
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, as well as amending the Act on Support for Working Capacity (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on supporting and adopting Bill 604 SE (Act amending the Health Services Organization Act and other acts) on its second reading. The speaker is acting as a proponent and emphasizes the progress achieved in regulating patients' end-of-life declarations of intent and in creating digital solutions.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the proposed amendments to the 2025 Supplementary Budget Bill (651 SE). The speaker is the initiator and proponent of these changes, which aim to raise the subsistence minimum and eliminate kindergarten attendance fees nationwide. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of addressing the imbalance between permanent expenditures and permanent revenues during the supplementary budget proceedings.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on the opposition to the draft act (645 SE) amending the Law on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill and, on behalf of the Social Democrats, submitted a proposal to terminate the second reading.
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2025-06-11
Draft law (641 SE) for the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation in relation to income taxes, and for preventing tax evasion and tax fraud, and its associated protocol - second reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the expedited processing of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation between Estonia and Botswana (641 SE). The speaker is a proponent of the bill and the procedural lead, who intends to hold the final vote immediately following the conclusion of the second reading.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is on supporting the termination of proceedings for Draft Bill 609 SE of the Competition Act, as it has lost credibility due to procedural issues. The speaker emphasizes that the Social Democrats supported an earlier solution discussed in the Riigikogu (Parliament) that would have prevented the payment of the fine. Furthermore, criticism is directed at the stalling of other important draft bills (the Consent Law, the Gender Equality Law) that fall under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Justice.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus centers on criticizing the priority assigned to the draft Competition Act and demanding the advancement of social bills (the Consent Act, the Equal Treatment Act). Furthermore, the necessity of improving consumer protection is stressed, specifically through collective representative actions and restricting the advertising of quick loans.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on initiating amendments to consumer credit laws and establishing legal clarity regarding the resolution of medical complaints filed by detainees. The speaker is acting as the initiator, requesting input from the Supreme Court for the purpose of drafting legislative proposals. The upcoming discussion regarding the law on churches and congregations is also mentioned.
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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 focus is on the necessity of changing structural and economic decisions to encourage investment in local production. The objective is to establish a framework that provides Estonian companies with equal opportunities and supports high value-added exports, necessitating specific changes.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the second reading and final vote of the draft law (Bill 642 SE) concerning withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which the speaker strongly supports. The objective is to grant the Defence Forces the legal authority to procure and deploy anti-personnel mines, should a military necessity arise.
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2025-06-04
2025 supplementary budget

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The speaker is the spokesperson for the Social Democrats' draft bill, under which the benefit for the first and second child would increase to 100 euros. He/She is critical of the government's plan to implement special provisions for the car tax, deeming it overly complicated and costly.
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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 legislative focus is on implementing evidence-based policy, particularly the introduction of a penalty point system aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. The speaker is acting as an advocate, calling on the government to implement the necessary measures required to achieve strategic objectives.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is directed towards the swift adoption of the government decision concerning the legal merger of four hospitals, which is a prerequisite for planning infrastructure investments. A significant priority involves utilizing the supplementary budget to establish a financing transaction line for the Ministry of Social Affairs, enabling a share capital contribution. The presenter is a strong advocate and facilitator of this initiative.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is on ensuring the implementation and oversight of existing legislation (the Administrative Cooperation Act) during the delegation of public tasks. The speaker is operating in a supervisory role (via a formal inquiry/interpellation), demanding accountability and the assessment of service quality.
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is aimed at shaping government plans and policies concerning the promotion of educational migration and addressing workforce requirements. The speaker acts primarily as an information-gathering and policy-directing stakeholder, rather than the initiator of specific bills.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Focuses on improving the administrative and financing structures within the youth work sector and supports the extension of the collective bargaining model into education. It raises questions regarding the legislative risks associated with the distribution of funding and responsibility.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary legislative priority is the drafting and passage of the affirmative consent law (or the "yes-model based consent law"). The speaker is acting as the proponent, actively inquiring about the process's progress and timeline so that the legislative work can commence.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is the amendment of the draft law on the 2025 supplementary budget (Bill 651 SE). The speaker is the initiator of an amendment proposal aimed at raising the subsistence level, while simultaneously supporting the broad national defense expenditures planned in the same supplementary budget. Lowering the VAT rate on foodstuffs is also a priority.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is currently on the draft legislation amending the Securities Market Act (Bill 588 SE), which aims to transpose the directive concerning gender balance in the management bodies of listed companies. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and underscores the critical importance of its adoption. Furthermore, the speaker referenced previous work done on establishing the principles of the state ownership policy.
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2025-05-21
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act for Entrepreneurs, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on opposing the government's tax bill (645 SE), for which a motion to reject was submitted on behalf of the Social Democrats. The long-term priority is the enactment of a progressive income tax, which was an election promise.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently centered on the rejection and criticism of the government's tax package (645 SE). Attention is focused on four main changes: the increase in VAT, the taxation of dividends, the abolition of the tax kink, and the cancellation of the sunset clause for the security tax. The politician is an active opponent, submitting a motion to reject the draft bill.
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2025-05-20
Draft law (641 SE) for the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation in respect of income taxes, and for the prevention of tax evasion and fiscal fraud, and of the protocol thereto – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative focus is the ratification of international tax treaties (Botswana Treaty 641 SE) and the management of the legislative procedure. The speaker is in a supporting role, ensuring the bill proceeds to the first reading, its finalization, and the appointment of a representative for the lead committee.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on procedural justice, demanding that strategic issues be decided by a referendum, rather than through an expedited procedure in the Riigikogu. He/She criticizes the government’s failure to ensure continuity in income tax legislation, which has changed too frequently over the last four years.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is directed at the absence of a sectoral strategy document and the urgent need for one in the environmental sector. The speaker is critical of the adoption of political ad hoc decisions that do not proceed from a comprehensive strategy approved by the Riigikogu.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on the draft bills that establish the basis for modifying protection regimes, emphasizing that these are being processed in the Riigikogu. The priority is to ensure that the process of designating special conservation zones occurs on a legal basis and in the proper sequence.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus concerns the regulation of the income requirement for skilled labor and the planning of associated state budgetary costs for the expansion of adaptation programs. The speaker acts as an interrogator and a critic of the potential policy change.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Legislative focus is directed towards changes in educational policy, specifically the training of mathematics teachers and the issue of providing additional support to schools with poorer results. The speaker is acting as the initiator, demanding concrete action plans and the provision of support.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative priority is the transposition of the EU directive aimed at improving gender balance in the management bodies of listed companies (Draft Bill 588 SE). He/She is a strong proponent of the bill and the committee rapporteur, focusing on clarifying the deadlines (first deadline: June 30, 2026) and the setting of targets (by the general meeting). He/She also mentioned the work of the special anti-corruption committee during the discussion of the Kert Kingo case, where he/she favored a collegiate and non-public procedural path.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the oversight of the government's policy and decisions concerning the future of the ferry service, which is manifested by the submission of an interpellation. No specific legislative bills or amendments are mentioned; this constitutes purely a demand for policy clarification.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed at the implementation of education policy and its consequences, particularly the reorganization of vocational education centers (Kehtna, Vana-Vigala). The speaker is critical of the current decisions concerning the impact of extending the compulsory education age on rural areas.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on monitoring the implementation of the current nationwide plans (2030, 2050) and the public transport reform. The speaker is acting in an oversight capacity, asking the minister whether and how the long-term national development plans are planned to be amended, and what will happen to the funds allocated for railway construction.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the activities planned within the minister's portfolio and their impact on population policy. Specific legislative bills or initiatives are not mentioned; this is an inquiry regarding future actions.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on monitoring the implementation and verifying the effectiveness of the already adopted social welfare reform (the care reform). The speaker acts as an overseer, requesting a report on the practical and financial consequences of the reform.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on opposing the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act (concerning on-demand contracts), which were submitted within the framework of interpellation No. 735. The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft bill, criticizing its broad scope of application and the lack of a proper consultation round.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative focus is the Bill amending the Competition Act (609 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill's substance, stressing the necessity of providing the Competition Authority with instruments already available in other countries. Furthermore, significant attention is being paid to the correct transposition of the directive and the related political accountability.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Legislative efforts are concentrated on advancing planning processes in local municipalities so that wind farm developments can be realized, provided that any disturbances can be mitigated. Hope is expressed that the Riigikogu will process draft legislation in the future that supports the local production of affordable, green electricity.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and processing the Act amending the Health Services Organization Act (604 SE). The speaker is a strong supporter of the bill and praises its drafting intention process as an example of exemplary law-making. The goal is to ensure the bill enters into force by 2027, along with the necessary IT solutions and training.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on demanding that the Strategic Development Plan for Energy (ENMAK) reach the Riigikogu. The speaker uses the discussion of technical draft legislation (e.g., the draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act) as a platform to emphasize the need for creating a comprehensive legal framework.
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2025-04-23
Third reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is supporting the third reading of the draft amendment to the Tobacco Act in order to ban flavors in heated tobacco products and transpose the relevant EU directive. A future priority is expanding the Tobacco Products Directive into a Nicotine Products Directive, and regulating new products concerning packaging, points of sale, and excise duty.
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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 focus is on the implementation of national development strategies ("Estonia 2035") and the budgetary policy concerning the funding of the cultural sector. The speaker is acting as an initiator, demanding legislative or budgetary changes that would guarantee better salary conditions and social guarantees for cultural workers.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and adopting the Draft Act Amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE), which would prohibit flavors in heated tobacco products. The speaker is a strong supporter and emphasizes that this is only an interim step toward the broader future regulation of nicotine products (the Nicotine Directive).
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2025-04-16
Third reading of the bill amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative priority is the draft Act amending the Medicinal Products Act (the hospital exception), the initiative for which came from the Riigikogu. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, emphasizing the correctness of the procedure and the law’s imminent entry into force for the benefit of patients.
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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 primary legislative focus is the opposition to the government's proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, as these changes undermine worker protections. Furthermore, there is a demand for changes to the law and AKI's operational procedures to enable the repeated use of register data collected from taxpayers, facilitating better decision-making.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on bringing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act into compliance with the Constitution, a necessity stemming from a proposal by the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker is a member of the Finance Committee and is engaged in analyzing the legal framework for either restructuring this specific tax or implementing support measures.
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2025-04-09
Second reading of the bill amending the Medicines Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on amending the Medicines Act concerning the hospital exemption, in order to enable the preparation of novel medicines for specific Estonian patients. The speaker is an active proponent and drafter of the bill, aiming to reduce administrative burden and shorten permit issuance deadlines.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative priority is the swift processing and adoption of the draft Act amending the Securities Market Act (588 SE). The objective is to fulfill the requirements of the EU directive, avoid fines resulting from infringement procedures, and impose an obligation on listed companies to formulate gender balance objectives.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is on the procedural flaws of the draft Act amending the Constitution (Bill 536 SE) and its impact on suffrage. The speaker is a procedural opponent, criticizing the wording of the bill, late amendments, and the fact that the removal of voting rights for holders of the gray passport was included as collateral damage.
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