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

There is not enough data.

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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 main social focus is on the accessibility of education and the well-being of students. It is emphasized that 7,000 students require subsistence support during the semester, which highlights the difficult economic situation of the students. The speaker strongly opposes the threat of reintroducing 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 primary social issue concerns patient autonomy and dignity when making end-of-life decisions, which is viewed as a fundamental right. Religious considerations are also discussed, noting that the Council of Churches has approved the draft legislation because it allows individuals to die with dignity.

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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

When discussing social issues, attention is paid to the field of education, specifically focusing on the accountability of school principals and the transparency regarding the disclosure of their certification results. This highlights the crucial importance of guaranteeing quality leadership within educational institutions.

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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 primary social issue revolves around research ethics and academic freedom, highlighting the necessity of establishing a research ethics committee and a procedural commission to handle cases of misconduct. The autonomy of research institutions and academic freedom are vigorously protected against excessive state interference, based on the belief that ethical rules should arise from field-specific agreements rather than being mandated by law.

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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 primary social theme is end-of-life care and patient self-determination, with the speaker strongly emphasizing the consideration of the patient's personal values and preferences when making medical decisions. This position is heavily oriented towards civil liberties and a person-centered approach, aiming to ensure that every individual receives care that respects their unique personality.

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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 social issue being addressed is the quality of legal education and the professional preparation of judges, which is crucial for ensuring the reliability of the administration of justice. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that new judges gain sufficient experience and confidence before undertaking independent work.

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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 primary social issue is the structure and accessibility of higher education, emphasizing the role of applied higher education. The goal is to ensure that the education system meets the long-term needs of society and the economy.

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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 main social topic is the Education Act and the establishment of mandatory schooling. The speaker is engaged in the legislative amendments concerning this field, emphasizing the quality and consistency of the legislation.

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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

No data available.

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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 social issue being addressed is the taboo surrounding death and end-of-life topics in Estonian society, which hinders communication among loved ones. The goal is to increase people's autonomy, reduce suffering associated with prolonging life without the desired quality of life, and support patients and their relatives.

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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 social focus centers on the impact of AI on cultural integrity and the creative community, including the risk of reinforcing stereotypes and misinterpreting cultural content. The discussion also raises the question of whether AI-generated content qualifies as "real art."

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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

No data available. The focus is on the issues of tax fairness and administrative burden.

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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

When addressing social issues, the primary focus is placed on securing education and ensuring the academic pipeline, with emphasis given to how unstable funding deters young people from pursuing research careers. Furthermore, academic freedom and university autonomy are robustly defended against political interference.

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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 focuses on issues of research ethics, supporting the establishment of a national research ethics committee and ensuring the ethical clearance of human studies. He emphasizes the importance of national sciences (Estonian history, linguistics, folkloristics, etc.) for the self-determination of Estonians and supports the possibility of increasing their funding.

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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.

Among the social issues, strong emphasis is placed on the need to improve children's physical activity habits ("get children moving") and raise awareness of sports ethics. Teaching ethics during the training of coaches has been highlighted as a significant social and educational priority. The focus is on educational and ethical aspects.

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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 main social topic is education and language policy, where discussions centered on the financing of national sciences and the question of maintaining Estonian as the language of instruction for doctoral studies. These topics are connected to the role of the academy and the development of the state's science policy.

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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 focus of the social sector is on healthcare policy, specifically amendments to the Medicinal Products Act and organizing the availability of medicines. The questions concern public sector procurements and the implementation of best 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 primary social issue is educational equity and integration, the goal of which is to ensure that all children, especially those whose home language is different, have better access to a high-quality Estonian-language learning environment. This is necessary for improving their potential and enabling successful self-realization later on in Estonian society. The speaker also emphasized the high quality and excellent conditions of Estonian early childhood education (specifically mentioning the availability of warm meals and sleeping facilities).

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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 social issue is indirectly connected to the question of citizenship, which is a crucial topic concerning identity and rights within Estonian society. The speaker focuses exclusively on the history of processing the draft law and the substantive differences, rather than on the social impact.

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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 focuses on the social aspects of education, particularly the creation of equal opportunities and the transition to Estonian-language education. They advocate for the position that every child has a constitutional right to Estonian-language education and oppose all forms of linguistic segregation. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on raising qualification requirements and considering the child's well-being when forming groups.

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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 central theme is educational accessibility and the social functioning of young people, emphasizing the need to restore their self-confidence and treat children with different abilities equally. The lack of education is directly linked to social costs resulting from problematic behavior (social assistance, incarceration).

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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 main social issue is the right to vote and the status of individuals with undetermined citizenship and those holding long-term residence permits. The speaker attempts to demonstrate that these groups are already part of the electorate, thereby mitigating the fear-mongering rhetoric of the opposing side.

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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

Among the social issues discussed are the opportunities for acquiring citizenship and the transition to Estonian-language education. These measures are viewed as positive steps that offer the chance to acquire the Estonian language and gain Estonian citizenship.

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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

Among the social issues addressed are education and the advancement of science. There is support for extending the right to award scholarships and research grants to school pupils as well, in addition to researchers and university students, which demonstrates a desire to involve younger educational levels in research activities.

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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

Among social issues, education and lifelong learning take center stage, supporting the legal regulation of new learning formats (micro-degrees). The focus is on ensuring the accessibility and recognition of education.

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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

Regarding the social sphere, there is mention of the significant contribution made by the humanities and social sciences in fostering the will to defend. This directly connects social issues with national security and overall resilience.

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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.

Among social topics, interest in higher education, science, and value development has been highlighted, based on the consultancy work carried out in Georgia.

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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

Not enough data.

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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

Insufficient data.

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2024-05-14

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

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The central social theme is the accessibility of quality early childhood education, which establishes an equal developmental foundation for children from diverse backgrounds. This supports the transition to Estonian-language education and emphasizes that guaranteeing kindergarten places is linked both to gender equality and the economic well-being of families.

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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 main social issue is the quality of education and adequate compensation for teachers. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that children are taught by qualified specialists, and the situation where hundreds of teachers are teaching subjects without the relevant educational background is considered scandalous.

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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 primary social question being addressed is securing the spatial requirements for culture and art versus the value of preserving historical heritage (UNESCO heritage). The speaker supports taking into account the development needs of the cultural institution and finding compromises.

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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

Safety (in the context of adopting nuclear energy) is viewed as a crucial social value, intrinsically linked to quality of life and risk management. The societal focus is on balancing these values: a clean environment, adequate energy supply, and safety.

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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

Focuses on education and research policy, particularly the improvement of the position and funding of the humanities within the national science system.

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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 primary social issue is the valuing and acquisition of the Estonian language, especially in the context of transitioning to Estonian-language education. Also crucial is informing citizens and preventing the spread of misinformation, particularly during crisis situations, emphasizing that the state needs to know where people are getting reliable information.

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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 key social issue revolves around the accessibility and quality of education in sparsely populated areas. It is crucial to strike a balance between maintaining schools close to home and ensuring the provision of high-quality education, raising the concern that due to low student numbers, the standard of teaching staff in small schools may not be adequate. The objective of ensuring teachers receive a fair wage is also addressed.

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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 primary social issue is the accessibility of healthcare and the resulting dissatisfaction. Separately, a catastrophic shortage of psychiatrists is highlighted, pointing to concerns about the accessibility of mental health services.

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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

Insufficient 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

There is not enough 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

The primary social theme revolves around the quality and equity of education, emphasizing the specific educational challenges faced by boys and the high rate of early school leaving. These issues are directly tied to the qualifications of mathematics teachers and students' inability to master the subject matter, representing a critical societal challenge.

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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 second speaker indirectly addresses a social issue related to historical memory and sovereignty, pointing to the removal of Soviet occupation monuments as the reason for Russia's opposition. This highlights national security and historical justice.

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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 discussion of social issues addresses the field of education and science, highlighting the significance of national studies and the necessity of increasing funding for the humanities. A concern is also raised regarding the achievement of doctoral program objectives, given that Estonian society requires more PhD students than are currently being educated.

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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.

Among the social issues currently at the forefront is the support of birth rates through student loan forgiveness, a measure which raised questions regarding unequal treatment and the risk of students failing to complete their studies. The discussion also covered the right of students from third countries to access student loans, emphasizing the need to adhere to the principle of equal treatment and to verify the security of the guarantees.

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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 main social issue concerns the quality and accessibility of higher education, which is linked to the financial well-being of students. As a solution, it is proposed that the system of need-based grants and scholarships be reorganized to reduce the necessity for students to work and allow them to dedicate themselves fully to their studies. Foreign students are also viewed as cultural ambassadors who help create a positive perception of Estonia.

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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 main social concern is the aging of academic staff and the lack of new talent, emphasizing that only 30% of academic employees are under the age of 40. He/She directly links the funding of educational research to teacher satisfaction and the simplification of their work, referencing PISA studies and ongoing strikes.

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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 main social issue is education, which is viewed as preparation for the test of life, civic engagement, and professional careers. Emphasis is also placed on value-based upbringing and the creation of community centers that would integrate the kindergarten, school, library, and nursing home. Demographic problems such as low birth rates and emigration are also addressed.

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