By Agendas: Margit Sutrop

Total Agendas: 48

Fully Profiled: 48

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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 data is restricted to a single appearance during the Riigikogu debate on 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'.

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2025-10-07

First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

We only have data concerning a single appearance during the first reading of the draft 2026 State Budget Act. The address was directed straight to the minister to pose a question regarding the budget's long-term consequences.

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2025-06-18

Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker has been actively involved in stakeholder engagement, citing meetings held last week with hospital directors, members of ethics committees, and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu. This demonstrates direct and recent communication with professional circles during the preparation of the draft legislation.

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2025-06-18

Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is active in the legislative process, participating in the first reading of the bill and referencing previous work on the Culture Committee. It is noted that the topic has been "discussed at length," which indicates continuous involvement in the preparation of the bill.

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2025-06-12

Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The course of action has been intensive and comprehensive, encompassing multiple committee sessions (e.g., March 18, April 22, June 3) and broad consultations involving 22 interest groups. Emphasis is placed on the long-term nature of the proceedings, which commenced during the tenure of the previous composition of the Riigikogu. The communication style involves detailed reporting, clarifying the rationale behind each amendment and the input provided by the interest groups.

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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 speaker has been actively involved in preparing the draft legislation, participating since 2020 in a working group composed of various stakeholders and serving as a member of the hospital's ethics committee. They also refer to earlier discussions held at the Doctors' Union conference and the work done by Commission Chair Signe Riisalo.

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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 action pattern indicates participation in an official meeting discussing judicial administration, specifically in response to the presentation given by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The speaker is an active participant, posing questions and raising issues, and refers back to previous discussions concerning these same matters.

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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

Insufficient data.

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2025-05-13

Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Data is scarce.

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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 is active and is engaged in gathering information related to the topic, mentioning a recent visit to the Rakvere courthouse, where the possibilities of implementing AI were discussed. This indicates on-site interaction and the examination of practical problems.

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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 activity patterns demonstrate long-term and systematic work on this topic, which began with a conference in September 2020 and involved 13 working group meetings. Close cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Government Office’s InnoTeam, and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu is emphasized. The participants have been active initiators and working group members, not merely supporters.

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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

Insufficient data exists regarding activity patterns, apart from participation in the discussion of the Minister of Culture’s report in April 2025.

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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 available data is limited to a single appearance before the Riigikogu on April 10, 2025, during which he/she took part in the debate on the Chancellor of Justice's report.

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2025-03-11

The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in legislative work (the TAIKS draft bill) and cites participation in hearings of various target groups within the Culture Committee. Previous cooperation with the Higher Education Support Group, the Estonian Language Institute, and the AI Centre of Excellence in organizing a conference is also mentioned. This indicates regular interaction with both academic circles and the private sector.

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2025-02-26

Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, representing the Culture Committee and providing a detailed overview of several committee sessions (January 20, February 10, February 18) held during the discussion of the TAIKS draft bill. They also mentioned their participation in committee hearings that took place outside the scope of the bill's discussion (e.g., the Foresight Centre's review on the succession of teachers).

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2025-02-20

Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The data indicates participation in a discussion of an important national issue concerning the future of sport and children's physical activity. This involves a public appearance within the framework of a parliamentary or similar high-level discussion. There is no data concerning the frequency or regularity of other appearances.

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2025-02-11

A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.

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2025-01-22

Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – Second Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The scope of activities covers leading the work of the Riigikogu Culture Committee, carrying out votes, and determining the timetable for draft legislation. There was also mention of an extended meeting with the academy's new president, Mart Saarma, and a proposal to organize regular evening hearings in the Riigikogu, modeled after the Finnish parliament.

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2024-12-18

Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process (first reading) and references participation in international forums, such as the Baltic Assembly. This demonstrates regular engagement in both domestic and regional political activities.

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2024-12-11

Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Data is unavailable. (The speech was delivered in the Riigikogu during the third reading of the bill, but broader patterns of activity are not evident.)

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2024-12-05

Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu session, posing a question during the first reading of the bill. The pattern indicates an intervention to obtain procedural clarifications and verify the history of the draft legislation.

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2024-12-05

Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's work profile involves intensive legislative and committee activity, specifically citing four sessions of the Culture Committee (June 11, October 8, November 19, December 2) and close cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Research. He/She has actively served as a liaison for interest groups (ten organizations), arranging multiple meetings with them and providing written responses to their proposals. Furthermore, the speaker has actively participated in education projects in Ida-Viru County.

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2024-11-21

Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other laws accordingly (establishing compulsory schooling) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

This is the presentation for the second reading of the draft law, which indicates active participation in the legislative process. The procedure involves a detailed introduction of the bill, analysis of the issues, and the presentation of the coalition's positions in the Riigikogu chamber.

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2024-11-20

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

His/Her participation in the first reading of the draft law on amending the constitution is known, during which he/she posed questions and offered comments. No other patterns of activity are evident.

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2024-11-20

Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

No data available

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2024-11-14

Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker points to active involvement in the legislative process, specifically mentioning Culture Committee sessions (e.g., November 4th) and the consensus decisions made regarding the advancement of the draft legislation. Participation in informal support groups, such as the higher education support group, where research matters are discussed more broadly, has also been noted. This pattern of activity demonstrates a close link to both the committee’s work and ongoing science policy debates.

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2024-09-19

First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Data is scarce.

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2024-09-11

Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

There is too little data.

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2024-06-11

First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient data.

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2024-06-10

First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The data indicates participation in the first reading of the 2024 supplementary budget draft law, where a specific question was posed to the Minister of Finance.

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2024-05-30

Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker actively participated in the discussion of the national issue, posing a specific and directional question regarding the solutions proposed by the rapporteur.

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2024-05-14

First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

He/She was actively involved in the processing of the draft bill, participating in two sessions of the Culture Committee (April 30 and May 7) and addressing the plenary session as the representative of the lead committee. He/She mentions meetings with representatives of local governments, which demonstrates direct communication with stakeholders. His/Her role is central in driving the legislative process forward and communicating the committee's positions.

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2024-05-07

Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The patterns of activity include participating in the Riigikogu session and speaking on behalf of the faction. Reference is made to internal discussions within the Reform Party's education working group, which illustrates the policy formation process inside the faction.

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2024-05-07

First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data.

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2024-04-18

Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The data is limited to a single appearance during the Riigikogu debate on a matter of national importance, which addressed the introduction of nuclear energy. The appearance took place in April 2024.

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2024-04-16

The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Only one brief contribution (a question during the Minister of Culture's report) is available for analysis.

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2024-04-10

First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker referenced internal discussions and meetings with guests held by the Reform Party faction over the past few months, including Külliki Seppel and communication scientists from the University of Tartu. This demonstrates a pattern where policy formulation is supported by engaging experts and scientists, and thorough preparation is prioritized. Three minutes of additional time were also requested to continue the address.

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2024-04-10

First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus of activity centered on the long-term and detailed processing of legislation within the Culture Committee, which involved three sessions (November 14, December 12, April 2) spanning several months. This work included repeated voting on the continuation of the procedure and addressing a large volume of amendments submitted by the opposition.

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2024-03-19

The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.

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2024-03-12

First Reading of the Draft Act amending the State Budget Act (391 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

There is not enough data.

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2024-03-07

Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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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

There is not enough data.

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2024-02-13

Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data

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2024-02-07

First reading of the Draft Act (192 SE) on Amendments to the Research and Development Organisation Act.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The main documented activity is the detailed reporting of the Culture Committee session (September 18, 2023) to the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly. The speaker was consensually designated as the representative of the leading committee for the discussion of the draft bill. The pattern of activity indicates a focus on the legislative process and committee work.

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2024-02-07

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

S2’s pattern of activity involves fulfilling the role of rapporteur for the leading committee, presenting a detailed overview of the Culture Committee meeting held on November 21, 2023. S1 actively participates in the debate, posing both appreciative and critical questions regarding student loan interest rates and their regulation at the statutory level.

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2024-02-07

First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker has consistently participated in discussions concerning higher education, noting that they have previously addressed bills initiated by EKRE. Reference is also made to the recent submission of a co-report following the Prime Minister’s presentation on research and development, which demonstrates active involvement in science policy debates.

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2024-01-23

Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

All speeches took place on a single day (2024-01-23) during the Riigikogu session, indicating participation in the discussion of a specific agenda item. The speaker refers to previous events, such as the science policy conference held in the Riigikogu in October 2023.

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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 refers to recent activities, mentioning a visit to Unipiha School around the New Year to hear the teachers' concerns. A recent conversation with Pärt Uusberg about song festivals was also mentioned. These references indicate active communication with both the local community and cultural figures.

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