By Agendas: Margit Sutrop

Total Agendas: 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 speaker stresses the necessity of enhancing collaboration between businesses and university researchers, deeming it a matter of national importance. He/She is open to new policy solutions that would encourage companies to utilize academic potential more fully, pointing to the Finnish model as a successful example.
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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 speaker addresses the Minister directly, posing a question about the direction of the subsequent discussion, which signals a desire for dialogue and finding solutions. The objective is to secure government support to prevent the 2027 budget cut and the reintroduction of tuition fees.
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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 style of cooperation is inclusive, emphasizing thorough consideration and discussion with various parties and interest groups, including experts and the Council of Churches. Specific thanks are extended to the Estonian Medical Association and other contributors, which indicates broad-based cooperation with professional associations.
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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 cooperative style is respectful and constructive, offering thanks to the Minister and the Presiding Officer while seeking clarification on the specific details of the draft bill. The reference to the debate held in the Culture Committee demonstrates a willingness to participate in collegial law-making and continue the discussion with the government representative.
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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 cooperation style is highly inclusive and compromise-oriented, emphasizing broad consultation with 22 stakeholders, including universities, the Academy of Sciences, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Decisions within the committee were adopted by consensus, including the schedule for completing the second reading of the draft bill and the final vote. Compromises were actively sought in the defense of academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
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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 style of cooperation is open and inclusive, emphasizing the five years of work undertaken in preparing the draft legislation with various expert groups, ethics councils, and medical stakeholders. The speaker expresses clear agreement with Riina Solman regarding the priority of developing palliative care.
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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 collaborative style is polite and actively seeks knowledge regarding existing discussions and international practice, asking whether the residency model has already been discussed or is practiced elsewhere. This demonstrates openness to compromise and the adoption of best practices.
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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

The cooperation style is coalition-centered, emphasizing that the idea of increasing the proportion of applied higher education has been discussed and has received support within the framework of the coalition agreement. The speaker acts as a supporter of implementing the goals agreed upon within the coalition and as a questioner of details.
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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

The style of cooperation is polite and formal, involving respectful address to the presiding officer and colleagues when seeking clarification. The objective is the exchange of information and achieving a shared understanding of the background of the draft legislation, which indicates an openness to dialogue.
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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

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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 collaborative approach is broad and consensual, involving officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Estonian Medical Association, the University of Tartu Centre for Ethics, and representatives of the Council of Churches. All contributors are thanked, and it is emphasized that a significant consensus has been reached regarding the current draft bill following extensive debates.
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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 collaborative approach is constructive and inquisitive, beginning with an acknowledgment of the minister and seeking dialogue concerning the strategy's implementation. The objective is to find a solution to a complex political problem.
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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 speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate, clearly supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal ("I definitely support this amendment"). They participate in the dialogue by raising further questions regarding broader inequities within the tax system, thereby signaling a desire for systemic improvement.
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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 stresses the importance of collaboration among universities, research institutions, and the private sector, highlighting the necessity of an inter-ministerial coordinator for RDI funding. Support is given to the new policy directions articulated by the government (Kristen Michal), and cooperation with Tõnu Esko, Vice-Rector for Development at the University of Tartu, is referenced.
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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 stresses the importance of achieving consensus within the Cultural Committee when making procedural decisions and demonstrates an openness to collaboration. They support the necessity of strengthening cooperation between the Data Protection Inspectorate and the Estonian Research Council, and believe that resolving the inter-ministerial conflict over research quality standards demands accountability from the Riigikogu.
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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 speaker emphasizes the need for closer cooperation between sports organizations and academic institutions in the field of sports science and coach training. The collaborative approach is focused on evaluating and improving existing partnerships, actively seeking information about the work being done with universities.
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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

Insufficient 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 style of cooperation is open and consensus-based, emphasizing close collaboration with the new President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, with whom the country's economic situation and the securing of additional funding were discussed. In the Culture Committee, consensus was reached among all members present regarding the adoption of the amendment proposal.
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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 emphasized cooperation with the Baltic states, referencing the exchange of experiences on pharmaceutical procurement that took place at the Baltic Assembly. This indicates an openness to regional knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasizes cooperation and compromise, noting that the draft bill was finalized as a result of achieving consensus among the perspectives of numerous stakeholders. The collaborative style is laudatory, thanking the heads of educational institutions, teachers, support specialists, and parents for their willingness to work together during a challenging period. The speaker calls for standing "side by side" rather than engaging in confrontation.
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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 style of cooperation is evident in the formal dialogue with the rapporteur, which is a standard part of the Riigikogu's proceedings. There is no information available regarding the search for cooperation or compromise with other parliamentary groups.
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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 demonstrates a strong spirit of cooperation, highlighting the successful achievement of consensus with local governments (KOV-s) and the Ministry of Education and Research. He/She mentions that 29 amendments were prepared in collaboration with the ministry and that considerable effort was expended working with the KOV-s to find a suitable solution regarding the deadlines for offering kindergarten places. This cooperation is purposeful and aimed at ensuring the practical implementation of the law.
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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

It refers to the coalition agreement as the basis for the draft bill and asks the Reform Party to support the bill, which demonstrates a strong emphasis on internal coalition cooperation. Emphasis is placed on clarifying the responsibilities of the state, local governments, and parents, which necessitates cooperation between various administrative levels.
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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

The speaker stresses cooperation, crediting both the coalition and the opposition party (Isamaa) for driving this issue forward. He is actively seeking an opportunity to strike a compromise in order to secure a unified vote and make a historic decision.
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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

The speaker highlighted and commended the rare unanimity prevailing in parliament, noting that 85 deputies support the revocation of voting rights from citizens of aggressor states. This indicates strong support for broad-based cooperation on security issues.
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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 style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that the draft bill received approval both in the Culture Committee and the Government of the Republic. Cooperation with the legal advisors and chief experts of the Ministry of Education and Research is noted. The collaboration appears to have been successful and free of disagreements, as decisions were reached by consensus.
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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

The collaborative style is open and supportive, expressing gratitude to the minister for the initiative while seeking a clear answer from him/her regarding the implementation challenge. This signals a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the government to clarify the details of the legislation.
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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

The speaker stressed the necessity for enhanced collaboration between the government, Estonian research institutions, and R&D-intensive companies. Opportunities for cooperation are viewed broadly, covering not only technology but also the social sciences and humanities.
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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.

The collaborative style is collegial and respectful, involving direct engagement with the colleague regarding questions about the implications of the joint statement. The objective is to gain clarity and evaluate the statement's effect on diplomatic staff.
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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

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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 collaborative style is open and appreciative, expressing thanks to the presenter for the excellent overview and seeking further recommendations from them. This suggests a willingness to engage constructively and be receptive to new ideas.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

This demonstrates strong cooperation within the Culture Committee, where the decision to forward the draft legislation and appoint him/her as the rapporteur was reached by consensus. It supports the views of the Ministry of Education and Research (Minister Kallas) regarding the substance of the bill and stresses the necessity of collaboration between local authorities (KOV) and the private sector in ensuring the provision of kindergarten places.
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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 speaker supports the objectives agreed upon in the coalition agreement and expresses support for the Education Minister's negotiations aimed at raising salaries. Furthermore, the consensus reached with school principals regarding the need to increase the share of the differentiation fund was emphasized, in order to ensure that good teachers receive appropriate compensation.
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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

The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by thanking Siim Kallas for the initiative and calling it a very important move. This indicates support for advancing the specific bill and a readiness to find solutions.
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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 speaker is cooperative and constructive, thanking the presenter and posing questions regarding the commission's work process and the methodology for weighing values. This indicates a desire to participate in a substantive discussion.
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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

The collaborative approach is appreciative and positive, thanking the Ministry of Culture for its work and expressing satisfaction regarding the funding allocated to researchers. The speaker is looking for an opportunity to work with the ministry to find solutions for supporting foundational research in the humanities.
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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 demonstrates a willingness to compromise, stressing that the bill's initiator agreed in the committee to adopt a needs-based approach and acknowledged that amending the law was unnecessary. Collaboration is also deemed necessary, specifically involving scientists and the Government Office, to monitor information and identify substantive solutions. It is considered significant that the debate prompted the ministries to question the sensibility of translation practices.
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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 style of cooperation is formal and procedure-centric, involving experts from ministries (the Ministry of Education and Research, the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture) to obtain their positions. Solutions for continuing the proceedings were repeatedly sought in the committee, and finally, a consensus was reached among members of different factions regarding sending the draft bill to the plenary session.
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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

The speaker referred to a potential collaboration, noting that the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu is willing to increase its training capacity. The Minister was initially addressed in an appreciative manner, suggesting an openness to finding solutions.
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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

The speaker is cooperative, actively seeking information on how to reach a compromise with constitutional institutions, which suggests an openness to mediation. The approach is aimed at clarifying the outcomes of the negotiations and finding a solution.
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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

The style of cooperation is constructive and supportive, thanking the minister for the presentation and for supporting the resolution of energy issues. The objective is to find shared solutions to central questions, which indicates an openness to collaboration.
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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 begins by thanking the Minister for the overview and shares his concern regarding the educational challenges and dropout rates among boys. This indicates an initial willingness to cooperate and an acknowledgment of shared concerns, before critical questions are raised about the inadequacy of the proposed solutions.
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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

The collaborative style is expressed through asking questions to the leaders of the government and the commission, seeking dialogue and political intervention. The first speaker highlights the need to establish a strategy that necessitates cooperation between the government and businesses to mitigate economic risks.
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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 speaker serves as a mediator and rapporteur, neutrally presenting the committee discussion, which included ministry representatives and members of various factions. A willingness was demonstrated to constructively discuss the issues of research funding and find solutions within the framework of the new TAIKS, for example, concerning the establishment of individual grants.
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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 demonstrates cooperation at the committee level, referencing the discussion held with other committee members (e.g., Helle-Moonika Helme, Tõnis Lukas, Heljo Pikhof) and representatives of the ministry. It was noted that consensus was achieved regarding the placement of the draft proposal on the plenary session agenda, although the vote on rejecting the draft was evenly split.
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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 emphasizes the congruence of their position with the Reform Party's stance regarding the necessity of quality higher education taught in Estonian. The opposition to EKRE is strong, and no willingness to compromise on their draft bill is expressed, with the focus shifting instead to presenting their own party's political solutions.
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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

The speaker emphasizes cooperation and consensus, highlighting the universities' gratitude to the government for fulfilling the 1% research agreement. He also refers to the unanimity between members of the Riigikogu and researchers regarding the use of artificial intelligence in establishing Estonia's competitive advantage.
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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 is collaborative, expressing strong support for the Minister of Education and the Reform Party's readiness to participate in carrying out the reforms. Furthermore, the work of the presenter (Erli Aasamets) is acknowledged, and there is agreement with her/his views on defining a quality school. Cooperation is deemed necessary to initiate the reforms.
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