By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop
Total Sessions: 39
Fully Profiled: 39
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker emphasizes collaboration between businesses and universities, proposing methods to deepen this relationship through the conditions of grants. The collaborative approach is constructive and references international models (Finland) in order to find the best solutions.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker addresses the Minister directly, asking how the government foresees the continuation of the discussion regarding the upcoming reduction in funding. This signals a desire to find a solution through dialogue in order to prevent negative repercussions.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker stressed the broad cooperation and consultation undertaken with various parties, including stakeholders, experts, the Council of Churches, and the Association of Doctors. He also mentioned the thorough deliberation conducted by the parliamentary faction and the Social Affairs Committee, which demonstrates internal and specialized collaboration. He concluded by thanking all contributors, indicating an appreciative style of cooperation.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is extremely inclusive and consensus-driven, emphasizing broad-based discussion with 22 stakeholders and achieving compromises on matters of academic freedom and national coordination. All commission decisions and proposed amendments were adopted by consensus, demonstrating successful mediation.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The collaboration style is inquiring and open, seeking verification as to whether the proposed solution has already been discussed or is being practiced internationally. The speaker wants to identify best practices to resolve issues within the justice system.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker refers to cooperation within the coalition (citing discussions 'during the coalition agreement process'), indicating a readiness to participate in inter-governmental debate. The style is open, and the speaker is seeking additional information from the Minister necessary for policy implementation.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is open and inquisitive, focused on obtaining explanations regarding the background of the legal changes from both the minister and colleagues. This indicates a desire to understand and support initiatives aimed at reducing bureaucracy, while expecting explanations from colleagues.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The collaborative style is consensual and inclusive; the speaker thanks the officials of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Estonian Doctors' Association, the University of Tartu Centre for Ethics, and other organizations for their contribution. It is emphasized that despite lengthy disputes, a broad consensus was reached regarding the current version of the draft legislation. The involvement of representatives from the Council of Churches in the negotiations is also mentioned.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is open and respectful, expressing thanks to the minister for the overview and seeking dialogue with him/her to understand the ministry's assessment regarding AI risks and opportunities.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker shows a willingness to cooperate by publicly supporting the Chancellor of Justice's position regarding the necessity of a legal amendment. He/She expresses agreement with the Chancellor of Justice's view that the bill was complicated and the Riigikogu could not foresee everything.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a readiness to cooperate, referencing new directions articulated by Kristen Michal, with which the four areas of reform should align well. Cooperation is also being pursued with research institutions and the private sector, such as the conference held by the Riigikogu Higher Education Support Group with MindTitan. The need for cross-ministerial coordination in RDI funding is emphasized.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The politician stresses the need for consensus within the steering committee when making procedural decisions (e.g., placing a bill on the agenda and concluding the first reading). He sees the necessity of strengthening cooperation between the Ministry of Education and Research and the Data Protection Inspectorate/Ministry of Justice to resolve issues related to data-driven policy making and research. He acknowledges that inter-ministerial conflicts (regarding the management of scientific quality) need to be resolved at the Riigikogu level.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The style of cooperation is constructive and supportive, expressing agreement with the general concerns raised in the presentation. The speaker is actively seeking information on how to improve collaboration between the EOC and universities, emphasizing the critical importance of this partnership for the development of sports science.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The cooperation style is open and consensual, emphasizing successful work in the Culture Committee and close communication with the Academy of Sciences, whose proposal regarding a wording change was also accepted. The speaker actively supports the creation of new forms of cooperation (regular evening hearings) between the Riigikogu and scientists, taking the Finnish Parliament as an example.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The presenter stressed the crucial role of international cooperation and the exchange of experiences (specifically citing the Baltic Assembly and neighboring countries) in effective policymaking. This clearly indicates a preference for an open approach focused on learning from others.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes the importance of cooperation and compromise, noting that consensus was reached among numerous interest groups during the drafting of the legislation. Solidarity and gratitude are expressed to the heads of educational institutions, teachers, support specialists, and parents for their work toward achieving this common goal. We call upon everyone to avoid confrontation and to work side by side.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
A highly collaborative approach, especially with the Ministry of Education and Research and associations of local governments (the Estonian Association of Cities and Municipalities, Tartu City Government). It emphasizes that consensus solutions were found for issues critical to local governments (LOAs), such as procedural deadlines and the decision-making level regarding the daily cost of food expenses. It also mentions attempts to formalize Isamaa's proposals into law, although these were ultimately rejected.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is cooperative, recognizing Isamaa's work on the voting rights issue and actively looking for ways to compromise in order to make a joint historical decision. They stress the internal coalition agreement on supporting the education bill, pointing out that this provision is written into the coalition pact. They express hope that the bill supported by the Reform Party is a step in the right direction.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasized the strong cooperation, noting that both the Cultural Affairs Committee’s decision to place the bill on the agenda and the designation of the lead committee’s representative were reached by consensus. Furthermore, he referenced the approval given by the Government of the Republic (based on its September 26 position) and the Ministry of Education and Research, demonstrating wide-ranging support.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The collaborative style is very open and supportive, expressing thanks for the initiative and reaching out directly to the minister for clarification. The objective is shared: to ensure the clear and effective implementation of the new law by resolving a practical problem.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The collaborative style is appreciative and constructive, beginning with praising the minister's activity ("to recognize the minister") and subsequently posing clarifying questions to identify opportunities for greater cooperation.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker respectfully addresses their colleague (Eerik-Niiles Kross) to obtain clarification concerning the Riigikogu statement and diplomatic possibilities. This suggests a readiness for cooperation in formulating foreign policy positions and acquiring necessary information.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is open and respectful, praising the presenter and seeking additional knowledge and comparative material from them (specifically using the Swedish example). A willingness to rely on expert opinion and data is demonstrated.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The report covers the consensus decisions reached in the Culture Committee (such as concluding the first reading) and Heljo Pikhof's proposal. It stresses the necessity of cooperation between local municipalities and the private sector to address the shortage of kindergarten places, viewing the private sector as a flexible solution for these local authorities.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes support for the goals agreed upon in the coalition agreement (teachers' salary up to 120%) and support for the Minister of Education's negotiations. The initial speech demonstrates openness to cross-party cooperation, thanking Siim Kallas for his initiative regarding the extension of the Estonia Theatre.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is constructive and respectful, expressing gratitude to the presenter and posing clarifying questions regarding the commission's working methodology. He/She seeks to understand whether the commission has consciously underestimated the value of security or deems the technology to be absolutely safe.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is open and appreciative, praising the work accomplished by the Ministry of Culture and seeking dialogue with the minister regarding funding shortfalls. The speaker demonstrates a readiness to acknowledge the government's positive steps (e.g., support for the creative economy).
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is committee-based, with decisions on sending the draft bill to the plenary agenda being made by consensus. A readiness for compromise was noted, especially concerning the language issue, where the initiator of the draft bill agreed to a needs-based approach for translating information. Proposals were repeatedly made in the committee that the faction should select one of the submitted amendments in order to continue the proceedings.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is constructive, beginning by commending the minister's work and then posing a question aimed at finding a solution. Emphasis is placed on inter-institutional cooperation, citing the readiness of the University of Tartu Faculty of Medicine to increase training capacity.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker shows interest in finding compromise solutions, directly asking whether a compromise proposal has been reached in the negotiations. The cooperative style is polite and information-seeking, as the speaker respectfully addresses the presenter for clarification.
2024-03-07
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 obtain information regarding the resolution of key issues and the development of storage technologies.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is initially supportive and empathetic, acknowledging the Minister's insight and sharing his concern regarding the educational challenges facing boys. The subsequent question is constructively aimed at finding a better solution (more qualified teachers), rather than seeking confrontation.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is formal and institutional, with questions being presented to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee for political guidance. There are no references to cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The committee is professional and neutral in its work, impartially presenting the viewpoints of various parties (the ministry, factions, and committee members). It is open to cooperation on specific goals (e.g., supporting national sciences, addressing the student loan issue), but requires solutions that are legally sound and well-justified. It supports collaboration among researchers in groups and international projects.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The government agreements are acknowledged (the 1% science agreement, 15% growth in higher education) and a broad consensus is noted between scientists and Riigikogu members regarding the use of artificial intelligence. On ethical issues, a difference of opinion is expressed with the President of the Academy of Sciences, favoring the Estonian good research practice over the ALLEA code.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Highly cooperative, publicly offering the Reform Party's support to the Minister of Education in implementing various reforms. Furthermore, the views of the presenter (Erli Aasamets) regarding ensuring quality education were praised and agreed upon, seeking common ground on educational objectives.