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 legislative focus is on amending the conditions of existing research and development support schemes to promote the involvement of universities. The objective is to establish mechanisms that would "nudge" companies, particularly in the field of defense research, to utilize academic potential.
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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 legislative focus is currently centered on the 2026 draft State Budget Law (737 SE) and the implications it holds for the long term. The speaker is a supporter of the existing education grants but remains critical of the future cuts that have been incorporated into the budget through the State Budget Strategy (RES).
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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 legislative focus is on the third reading of the Draft Act amending the Health Services Organization Act (604 SE), which aims to regulate the termination of futile treatment and enforce the patient's advance directive. The speaker is a strong supporter of the bill and emphasizes the need to develop appropriate training for doctors so that they are equipped to counsel patients.
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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 legislative focus is clearly on Draft Bill 653 SE (the certification of directors and the career model for teachers). The speaker is an active questioner, concentrating on the details of the law's implementation, especially the procedure for disclosing the certification results and the subsequent conclusions.
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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 legislative focus is entirely on the Draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation (TAIKS, 554 SE), which the speaker, as a representative of the leading committee, is supporting. Priorities included clarifying the definitions of 'scientist' and 'research ethics,' ensuring transparency in funding, and assigning inter-ministerial coordination to the Ministry of Education and Research. The objective is to conclude the bill’s second reading and swiftly bring it to a final vote.
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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 priority is the adoption of the draft bill (604 SE) amending the Health Services Organization Act, a measure for which the speaker is a strong supporter and advocate. As the next priority, emphasis is placed on the development, expansion, and funding of palliative care options.
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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 directed toward reforming judicial training, with the aim of establishing a system of supervised practice that would lessen the immediate burden of responsibility placed on new judges. The speaker is acting as the initiator, proposing a specific model—a residency program—to kick off the discussion.
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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 legislative focus is on implementing the national long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" within the education sector. The priority is the detailed development and support of the plan to increase the proportion of applied higher education (including specialties and funding) in order to achieve the agreed-upon 40% target.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Preschool Education Act and the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia (644 SE). The speaker's role is to explain the justification and objectives of the initiative (reducing bureaucracy or addressing overlooked details), while acting as an inquiring participant.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft bill (632 SE) concerning the streamlining of court administration, where the speaker is acting as an investigator to determine the possibilities for utilizing artificial intelligence and the readiness of court staff to adopt it. The goal is to ensure that the reform's cost-saving objectives are achievable through reliable means.
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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 clearly on the draft bill concerning the patient's end-of-life declaration (604 SE), which aims to legally stipulate the obligation for doctors to follow the patient's wishes and to create the possibility of formalizing this declaration within the e-Health Portal. The speakers are strong supporters of the initiative and consider it a major step forward for Estonian medicine.
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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 legislative focus is currently aimed at regulating copyrights for content generated by artificial intelligence, specifically questioning who owns these rights. The priority is to establish legal clarity given the rapid development of AI.
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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 on bringing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act into compliance with the Constitution. The speaker is acting as an advocate, stressing the need to address the burden resulting from the annual nature of the payments and to prevent the taxation of non-existent assets.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the draft Research, Development, and Innovation Organisation Act (TAIKS), the purpose of which is to improve the organization of RDI and reduce administrative burden. It is also considered important to amend the anti-corruption law to more easily allow public universities and their staff to participate in the establishment of deep-tech companies.
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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 main legislative priority is the first reading of the Draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation (Bill 554 SE). The speaker is a proponent of the bill and a representative of the lead committee, focusing specifically on clarifying regulations concerning funding flexibility, institutional autonomy, and research ethics.
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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 focus is on issues of policy implementation and strategic planning, particularly in the area of coach preparation and the teaching of sports ethics. The speaker acts more as a policy director and a raiser of issues, rather than an initiator of specific legislative bills.
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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 legislative focus is currently centered on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE). The bill aims to repeal outdated provisions and modernize the Academy’s internal structure. The speaker is a supporter and the official presenter of the bill, overseeing its final passage through the Riigikogu.
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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 primary legislative focus is the Draft Act amending the Medicinal Products Act (532 SE), for which the speaker is acting as the scrutinizer. The objective is to ensure that the draft legislation is underpinned by tested solutions and international practice.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is entirely on the adoption of the draft Early Childhood Education Act (419 SE), which establishes a unified legal foundation for providing early childhood education. The speaker is a strong proponent of the law and emphasizes the long preparation work that went into it, as well as its goal of integrating childcare facilities into the education system.
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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 legislative focus is clearly directed toward the draft act amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE). The speaker is acting as a procedural scrutineer, demanding clarification on how the current bill differs from previous ones that were submitted during the tenure of the same composition (of the parliament/assembly).
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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 main legislative priority is the adoption of the draft Basic Education Act (Bill 419 SE), for which he/she is the rapporteur for the second reading. As a supporter and representative of the leading committee, he/she is an active shaper of the law, having reached agreements on integrating childcare services into the education system, the deadlines for offering places, and the establishment of qualification requirements. The goal is the final vote on the bill on December 11.
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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

The main priority is amending the Education Act (Bill 447 SE) to establish compulsory education until the age of 18. It actively supports the draft legislation, which clarifies responsibilities and makes vocational education more flexible, creating the option of an additional academic year for those who have struggled in school.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Constitution (Bill 527 SE) and the coalition proposal (Bill 536 SE), both of which address voting rights. The speaker is a strong supporter of the draft bill and sees this as an opportunity to make a historic decision, emphasizing the need for compromise.
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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 main legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Constitution (536 SE), which concerns restricting the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and links it to a previous legislative priority, namely the transition to Estonian-language education.
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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 legislative focus is on supporting the draft bill (514 SE) to amend the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act, which aims to simplify and modernize the Academy’s internal regulations and enhance its autonomy. The speaker is a strong proponent and the presenter of this bill. The secondary focus is the necessity of initiating progress on the long-delayed Research, Development, and Innovation Organization Act.
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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 legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 465 SE, which proposes amendments to the Adult Education Act, and which the speaker fully supports. The primary priority is ensuring legal clarity regarding the implementation of the Act, particularly concerning transitional matters, such as the validity of qualifications issued prior to the Act's entry into force.
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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.

The legislative focus is on assessing the consequences of supporting the Riigikogu statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE). The speaker's role is inquisitive, concentrating on the statement's impact on Estonian diplomatic activity and the working conditions of the ambassador.
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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 main legislative focus is the draft law on the 2024 supplementary budget (456 SE) and its impact on research and development funding. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent regarding the budget details and accounting methods, demanding explanations for the budget reduction.
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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 legislative focus is centered on measures for balancing the national budget and on strategic investments. The priority is clarifying and increasing the role of R&D investments within the framework of fiscal policy.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The main legislative priority is the Draft Law on Early Childhood Education (Bill 419 SE), which aims to harmonize standards for childcare and kindergarten and address the shortage of kindergarten places. They are a strong supporter of the bill and a representative of the leading committee, focusing on procedural details such as the two-month deadline and the designation of childcare as an "educational institution."
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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 legislative focus is on supporting the budget amendment (389 SE), even though it is considered a small step. The larger priorities include increasing the differentiation fund (at the initiative of the Reform Party, up to 20%) and abolishing the tax hump in 2025, which is viewed as a significant achievement in improving teachers' income.
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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 legislative focus is currently on supporting and advancing the draft bill (410 OE) concerning the extension of the Estonian National Opera. The speaker is acting as a proponent of the initiative, seeking to clarify the primary legislative and regulatory hurdles for the public.
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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 legislative focus is on shaping national energy policy and supporting the construction of a nuclear power plant. The speaker is actively participating in the debate on a matter of significant national importance initiated by the Environmental Committee.
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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 priority is the reformation of science funding policy and the implementation of existing strategies ("Estonia 2035") to ensure better support for fundamental research in the humanities. A political shift in resource allocation is sought.
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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 opposes Draft Law 365 OE, which concerns the elimination of Russian-language websites, deeming the adoption of the legislation pointless. They favor administrative solutions and substantive research (monitoring) within the framework of existing laws to improve communication, rather than the creation of new legislation.
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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 legislative focus is directed at proposing that the government initiate amendments to legal acts to ensure clarity and predictability in the formation of the school network. Priorities include increasing the scope of taking the rurality coefficient into account, and considering the extension of support for local primary schools to the third stage of basic education. The proceedings centered on a draft resolution of the Riigikogu, which requires the government to take action to amend the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Private Schools Act.
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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 legislative focus is on policies aimed at increasing the training of healthcare personnel to address the shortage of doctors and nurses. The speaker is taking the lead, posing a direct question to the Minister regarding their readiness to tackle this issue.
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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 legislative focus is on the Draft Act Amending the State Budget Act (391 SE). The speaker’s role is to ascertain the results of the negotiations that took place during the preparation of the draft and the existence of a compromise before the conclusion of the first reading of the Act.
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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 priority is advancing policies and solutions related to the future of energy, especially concerning the development of storage technologies and energy security. The speaker is participating in the discussion of a matter of significant national importance, thereby supporting the consideration of this topic in the Riigikogu.
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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 legislative focus is on implementing education reforms ("Estonia 2035") and, where necessary, initiating measures to improve the number and qualifications of mathematics teachers. The speaker is a policy critic and demands concrete steps regarding teacher training for the basic and secondary school levels.
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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 primary focus is on initiating policy and establishing guidelines, specifically by demanding the development of a public China strategy for Estonian businesses. The second speaker is seeking the government's reaction to a diplomatic and security issue, which could lead to official statements or legislative measures.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Organization of Research and Development Act (192 SE), the purpose of which was the definition and funding of national sciences. The speaker is acting as a representative of the leading committee, who supports addressing the topic, but announces the committee's decision to reject the draft bill, hoping to regulate the issue within the framework of a new TAIKS (Organization of Research and Development Act) draft bill.
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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.

The legislative focus is on the "Draft Act amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (Bill 288 SE)," which concerns the forgiveness of loans to support the birth rate and the restriction of loan eligibility. S2 is acting as the rapporteur for the leading committee, proposing that the bill be rejected, citing its conflict with other laws and principles. S1 wants to see a solution to the interest rate issue, asking whether there are plans to regulate this 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.

Legislative attention is currently focused on opposing the Draft Act Amending the Higher Education Act (291 SE), specifically regarding restrictions on the language of instruction. The priority is to ensure legislative flexibility in the choice of language for curricula (especially at the Master’s and Doctoral levels). This flexibility is necessary to prevent situations where institutions are forced to create duplicate English-language curricula solely for the purpose of admitting international mobility students.
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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 most important legislative priority is the adoption of the new Law on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation (TAIKS). This law should streamline the network of research institutions and address the question of the national organization of ethics committees, regarding which the speaker prefers light regulation. The speaker is a strong supporter of the initiation and adoption of the law.
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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 legislative focus is centered on structural reforms, including curriculum reform and the implementation of a new career model for teachers. The objective is to ensure teachers have a fuller workload and better working conditions, thereby supporting the initiatives of the Minister of Education regarding the reorganization of the school network. The necessity of commencing these reforms immediately is emphasized.
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