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

Economic views favor state investment in research and development (R&D) as an engine for economic growth, even "despite difficult times." The speaker advocates for supporting entrepreneurship but notes the necessity of regulating the terms of these subsidies to ensure a tighter synergy between the academic and private sectors.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Supports state investments in higher education and research (including increased operational funding and resources for doctoral studies). Expresses opposition to future fiscal discipline (the 2027 budget cuts) if it jeopardizes social objectives, such as access to education and the economic well-being of students.
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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

Economic considerations are secondary; the speaker emphasizes that the bill’s purpose is not saving resources, but preventing suffering. Nevertheless, it is acknowledged that discontinuing futile treatment will result in resource savings if it does not need to be administered over years or decades.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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 economic perspectives center on stable and predictable funding for research and development (R&D), specifically referencing the 1% agreement and the allocation of resources among ministries. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the sustainability and stability of small research institutions (e.g., KBFI) through targeted grants. The overall objective is to guarantee transparency in funding and prevent political influence during the selection process for research grants.
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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

Economic viewpoints focus on healthcare financing, emphasizing the need to find a suitable financing model for developing and expanding palliative care options. This indicates concern regarding national priorities and the allocation of resources within the healthcare sector.
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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.

Insufficient data
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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

Economic perspectives are reflected in strategic public investment in education, with the goal of channeling funds into professional higher education and achieving a quantitative increase in its overall share. The focus is on the optimal allocation of resources, which highlights the necessity of linking educational investments directly to labor market needs.
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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. (Although the goal of reducing bureaucracy is mentioned, this is a potential objective of the draft legislation, not the speaker's clear economic position.)
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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

Supports fiscal discipline and efficiency, highlighting the objectives of cost savings and optimization in the context of judicial reform. It recognizes the potential of technological solutions (artificial intelligence) for reducing costs.
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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

Economic considerations focus on the allocation of resources within healthcare, demanding greater funding to improve the accessibility of palliative care. There is also a recognized need to allocate resources for the training of physicians and for informing the public (through videos, a TV series) so that the topic is not intimidating.
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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

Economic perspectives focus on the protection of the creative sector workforce, expressing concern that AI could diminish the value and job opportunities for human artists through rapid and inexpensive creation. This stance emphasizes the necessity of safeguarding the economic standing of human creators amid ongoing technological development.
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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 economic positions center on reducing the financial burden on citizens, arguing that annual payments constitute too heavy a load. He supports the principle that taxes should not be levied on non-existent assets, preferring more flexible, monthly payment solutions.
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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

Economic strategies are focused on science-based growth and the development of deep technology, supporting the goal of creating 500 deep tech companies by 2030. Priority is given to removing regulatory barriers (such as bureaucracy and a project-based approach) and streamlining the legal framework to foster cooperation between universities and the private sector and increase private sector spending on science.
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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 supports stable funding for science, stressing the necessity of ensuring the financial sustainability of research institutions (e.g., an 85% guarantee). They are concerned about the impact of inflation on smaller funding allocations and emphasize that fulfilling the 1% agreement for science funding requires clear measurement mechanisms to prevent vague reporting.
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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.

Not enough data
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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 economic perspectives are focused on improving the country's economic situation through research and development (R&D). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of securing additional funding for R&D, for example, through large funds, which signals support for science-based economic growth.
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2024-12-18
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic viewpoints emphasize the need to allocate "additional resources, additional support, and additional understanding" for the successful implementation of the education reform. Investing in early childhood education is seen as key to contributing to children's well-being and Estonia's sustainable development. No specific positions regarding taxes or regulations were presented.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

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

Insufficient data.
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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 stressed the significant funding allocated to early childhood education, pointing out the massive contribution made by local municipalities (390 million euros) and the minimal parental contribution (just 9% of running costs). He supports granting local governments autonomy when determining the daily cost of food, arguing that the law should not mandate requirements that are impossible to realistically implement (referencing procurement processes and the inherent differences among kindergartens).
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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

Supports national investments in education, even if they require extra funding (including the need to secure 9.7 million for the fourth year of vocational training starting in 2029). It is emphasized that investments in education yield significant financial returns (calculated at 98,000 euros per person) and reduce social, health, and police expenditures.
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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

Not enough data
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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 economic perspective centers on institutional autonomy in budget management, predicated on the assumption that the Academy of Sciences will handle the allocation of scholarships and grants within the limits of its own resources. Confidence is expressed in the Academy's financial stewardship, thereby avoiding micromanagement during budget oversight. The objective is to guarantee flexibility without incurring new financial commitments.
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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

Economic perspectives are linked to the labor market and skills development, emphasizing the need for employers to recognize new types of educational qualifications. This supports a flexible education system that meets the demands of the labor market.
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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

Economic perspectives advocate for state investment and development activities within the defense industry and knowledge-intensive enterprises. Emphasis is placed on the role of innovation and science in bolstering economic growth and national defense.
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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 speaker supports maintaining the target level for Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) expenditures. Furthermore, they emphasize the importance of fiscal transparency and precise accounting of state budget costs. The speaker criticizes the 19.4 million euro reduction in the allocation and the government's attempts to distort the budget figures.
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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

Economic perspectives support achieving fiscal discipline through combined measures, which include both cutting expenditures and increasing revenues via tax hikes. There is strong support for investments in research and development (R&D) as a crucial engine for economic growth and budget stabilization.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Concern is expressed over the substantial financial burden placed on local municipalities regarding the funding of early childhood education (460 million euros contributed by local governments). Investing in early childhood education is considered a long-term saving, reducing later social and law enforcement expenditures. Moving forward, there is an opportunity to reduce the parental contribution (currently 42 million euros) by exploring the option of linking the kindergarten fee to salary.
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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

Economic perspectives emphasize simplifying the tax system and restoring fairness, advocating for the abolition of the tax hump specifically to increase teachers' take-home pay by roughly 100 euros per month. In terms of fiscal policy, cost savings are demanded through the streamlining of the school network, thereby preventing the waste of money on maintaining empty school buildings.
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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

Economic considerations are limited to mentioning the funds allocated for the project by the Cultural Endowment, which demonstrates an awareness of state funding within the cultural sector.
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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 economic perspectives are implicit, stressing the importance of having sufficient energy available to guarantee both a "good life" and security. This suggests support for major energy investments that would ensure the reliability of the energy supply.
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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

Supports state spending on research and development, positively noting the funding allocated to the creative economy. It emphasizes the need to expand support to include basic research in the humanities, which points toward broader support for the knowledge-based economy.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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

Economic views focus on state-provided targeted funding to cover regional educational needs, including through the remoteness coefficient and additional support for local primary schools. The necessity of considering the financial impact of the draft bill is emphasized, as supporting the third stage of basic school would require substantial additional funding, and the funding obligation placed on local governments regarding private schools is criticized.
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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

The views relate to state finance and budgetary discipline, focusing on the transparency of funding for constitutional institutions and the negotiation process. The necessity of reaching an agreement on these budgetary issues is emphasized.
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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

Indirect support is provided for investments in storage technologies and infrastructure development, which are necessary for the transition to renewable energy. Emphasis is also placed on ensuring economic stability through the availability of energy during economic crises.
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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

Economic perspectives are pro-business, stressing the need for a national strategy that would help entrepreneurs capitalize on foreign markets (such as China) and prevent losses. It is crucial to mitigate economic risks while taking security considerations into account, in order to ensure the sustainability of exports (electrical equipment, mechanical machinery).
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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.

Economic perspectives focus on state budgetary funding for science, supporting the provision of sufficient and stable financing for national research. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring a balance between core funding and competition-based financing, as well as conducting an audit regarding the utilization of research funds. Support is also given to linking science financing with the needs of Estonian society.
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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.

S1 advocates for increased financial assistance for students so they can focus on their studies, and criticizes high interest rates, calling them an unreasonable burden. S2 expresses concern regarding the state's financial discipline and the risks that arise from the elimination of guarantors or the misuse of loans for operating in the financial market.
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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.

Economic perspectives are tied to the role of higher education in supporting the labor market and attracting investment. There is support for utilizing foreign students to fill skill shortages, and internationalization is viewed as a way to improve the Estonian economy and investment climate. Preference is given to increasing public sector funding for higher education, alongside streamlining the student loan and scholarship system.
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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 strongly supports increasing public sector spending on science and higher education to ensure economic growth and competitiveness. He/She notes as a positive development the growing contribution of the private sector (especially information and communication companies) to R&D, but criticizes the government's budgetary accounting, which distorts the actual level of public sector R&D funding.
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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

Economic perspectives emphasize that funding allocation should depend on the quality of education, not merely its existence. Implementing reforms (concerning workload and the school network) is necessary to ensure teachers receive a decent salary, highlighting the inefficiency of the current system where teachers are unable to secure a full workload.
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