By Agendas: Peeter Tali

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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is directing the debate on a matter of national importance initiated by the European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK). The objective is to establish the political priorities and guidelines necessary for shaping the government's negotiating positions regarding the new MFF.
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2025-10-08
Third reading of the Draft Act supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main legislative priority is the adoption of Draft Act 670 SE, which amends the Police and Border Guard Act. The speaker is both the initiator and a strong proponent of the bill, emphasizing the need to promptly correct legal deficiencies and equip the police with the necessary tools.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the draft State Budget Act for 2026, which aims to ensure security, economic growth, and increased prosperity. Michal is the initiator and a staunch supporter of the budget, highlighting as achievements the increase in defense spending to nearly 5% of GDP and the positive impact of tax changes on the average-wage earner.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the internationally binding obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq") (708 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The main legislative focus is on Bill 708 OE, which concerns extending the term for the use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling international obligations. As a representative of the committee, the speaker is a strong proponent of the bill's continued proceedings and the completion of its first reading. He/She is also handling the setting of the deadline for submitting amendments.
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2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on the rapid adoption of the draft amendment to the Emergency Situation Act (Bill 662 SE), aiming for the law to enter into force as early as October. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and emphasizes the need to standardize the deadline for establishing shelters for all buildings to July 1, 2026. Work on the comprehensive Civil Crisis and National Defence Act (Bill 668) is also mentioned.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The focus, within the context of the Financial Supervisory Authority's report, is on institutional operations and the implementation of crisis plans. This indicates an interest in regulatory oversight and preparedness, rather than the initiation of new legislation.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (664 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main legislative priority is the processing of the draft act amending the Military Service Act (664 SE). The speaker supports the bill and is the individual responsible for its handling as the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee, proposing that the first reading be concluded. He/She emphasizes adherence to the deadlines of the legislative process.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Police and Border Guard Act. The speaker is the initiator and a strong supporter of the bill, emphasizing its superiority and completeness compared to previous legislation.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main priority is the adoption of the draft law (570 UA) amending the Law on Churches and Congregations during the third reading. [The speaker] acts as a strong supporter of the bill, hoping that it will provide Orthodox believers with a clear legislative framework and that the president will sign it.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The immediate legislative priority is the rapid adoption of the Act amending the Emergency Situation Act, in order to establish alert systems, training programs, and construction rules for shelters. Speaker B supports this draft bill as a necessary quick solution, given that the comprehensive Civil Crisis and National Defense Act will take longer to implement. He is acting in the role of a proponent, stressing the mandatory requirement for shelters in new buildings.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on supporting Bill 642 SE (Withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention), which aims to provide the Defence Forces with the assurance and capability to procure or manufacture anti-personnel mines. The raising of defense expenditures is also cited as an action intended to enhance security. The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this bill.
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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 currently on the implementation of education reforms, particularly the full transition to Estonian-language instruction (including the 4th grade starting next academic year). Other key priorities include raising the age of compulsory schooling and reforming vocational education. The transition of first graders on September 1st last year is already viewed as a successful achievement.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The main legislative focus is supporting the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (643 DR) concerning the appointment of members to the Council of Estonian Public Broadcasting. The speaker is a strong supporter and advocate for specific candidates (especially Raul Rebane), emphasizing their necessity particularly at this time.
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2025-04-09
Third reading of the draft law amending the Defence Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (Strengthening Maritime Security) (565 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and adopting Bill 565 SE (strengthening maritime security), which is considered an essential first step. Future priorities include establishing legal clarity for the use of military force, updating the fundamentals of security policy, and passing the draft law on civil and military defense still this year.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative priority is the swift and immediate implementation of the draft Act amending the Churches and Congregations Act (Bill 570 SE). The speaker is a staunch proponent of the bill, stressing that this work must be completed, as it is a task that has been stalled due to political reasons. The return of the Nevsky Cathedral to the Estonian state is also being demanded.
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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 focus is on implementing the government’s long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," and the research and development policy. The speaker is interested in strategic policy that links innovation and national defense, aiming to be a policy shaper rather than an initiator of specific legislative bills.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the draft act amending the constitution (Bill 536), which seeks to restrict the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. The speaker is a staunch supporter of this amendment and stresses that the public expects this matter to move forward. He notes that amending the constitution is not unprecedented, and it has been done previously through an expedited procedure to change electoral rules.
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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

The legislative focus is centered on the strategic development of foreign policy, posing specific questions to the government concerning Estonia's priorities within EU security documents. Furthermore, significant attention is given to protecting the parliament's rules of procedure and the subject matter of debate, effectively serving as a guardian of procedural rules.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The legislative focus is currently on passing a Riigikogu declaration that supports the people of Georgia. The speaker is a proponent of the declaration but stresses the need to understand the real benefit and impact of this legislative action in aiding Georgia and the free world.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The primary legislative priority is the adoption of the Security Tax Law bill, which aims to raise 2.6 billion euros for national defense over the next four years. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and emphasizes Parliament's role in overseeing the utilization of the allocated defense resources.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Legislative attention is currently centered on Draft Bill 486 OE, which addresses the extension of the mandate for using the Defence Forces in peacekeeping operations in the Middle East. The speaker is a strong proponent and defender of this defense policy bill, actively correcting factual inaccuracies associated with it.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq") (478 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on the procedural completion of a specific Riigikogu decision (478 OE), which addresses the extension of the mandate for the use of the defense forces. The speaker is both a proponent of the bill and its procedural driver, stressing the critical need to advance the draft resolution to a final vote.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (477 OE) concerning the extension of the term of deployment for the Defence Forces, which aims to extend the mandate for up to 110 defence personnel in Iraq until the end of 2025. The speakers are strong supporters of the bill and are leading the proceedings, ensuring its consensual movement towards the completion of the second reading and the final vote.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the first contribution thereto."

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on amending the Constitution (Chapter X) to ensure security and on protecting the exceptional procedure outlined in the National Defence Act. The speaker is a staunch defender and supporter of the existing legislation (National Defence Act, Section 34, Subsection 61), explaining how it is implemented when fulfilling time-critical allied obligations.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq" (478 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (478 OE) concerning the extension of the term of use of the Defense Forces and its smooth processing in the Riigikogu. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and, as a representative of the National Defense Committee, is responsible for the procedural course, including setting the deadline for amendments (November 20).
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the deliberation of Riigikogu decision 477 OE, which aims to extend the mandate of the Defense Forces for Operation Inherent Resolve. A significant achievement was the clarification of the draft bill, specifying only Iraq as the operational area, alongside the proposal to conclude the first reading and set a deadline for amendments. The speaker is acting as the presenter of the draft bill and the individual responsible for the procedural process.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed towards enhancing the efficiency of the transposition and implementation of European Union law, and strengthening the parliament's role in the decision-making process. The main goal is to reduce administrative burden and bureaucracy by ensuring that when new regulations are adopted, at least two old ones are abolished. Furthermore, the need to link the formation of Estonia's positions on European Union matters with domestic lawmaking is emphasized.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and accelerating the Minister of the Interior's initiative concerning the termination of the organizational activities of the Moscow church in Estonia. The speaker is a strong supporter of the initiative and awaits the bill reaching the Riigikogu's main hall to ensure the restriction of influence operations, which is critically important from the perspective of Estonian security.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in consequence thereof (offence-based sanctions) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The main legislative priority is backing Bill 441 SE (Sanctions Offenses), which is considered a vital step for the robust implementation of sanctions. The speaker strongly supports the bill because it reduces bureaucracy and makes the enforcement of sanctions more efficient, advocating for its adoption on behalf of Eesti 200.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is aimed at assessing the implementation of planned government reforms (the public transport reform) and long-term development strategies ("Estonia 2035"). The speaker adopts a critical questioning role concerning the execution of infrastructure projects.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (426 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill to amend the Emergency Situation Act (426 SE). The speaker strongly supports this bill and is demanding its passage. Adherence to parliamentary procedure is also crucial, emphasizing that the process for handling legislation is clearly laid out.
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2024-09-18
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (426 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative priority is the rapid amendment of the Emergency Act to ensure the state's crisis preparedness. He/She is the initiator and supporter of designating Levira and ERR as vital service providers (VSP) to prevent distress in a crisis situation. He/She criticizes the slow processing of the Preparedness Act (PA).
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2024-09-11
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Financial Supervision Authority Act and Other Acts (422 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 422 SE, which aims to harmonize cybersecurity requirements across the financial sector and transpose key EU directives (DORA, NIS2, CER). The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill, emphasizing the necessity of moving forward quickly, deliberately, and consistently regarding risk management and incident reporting obligations.
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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 focus is on implementing the country's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," and expanding it to encompass non-military security threats. The speaker is acting as a proponent, calling for an adjustment to the focus of the existing strategy.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is on finding a statutory solution for financing national defense expenditures. Specifically, the possibility of amending the rules for measuring budgetary balance is being explored, with the aim of excluding national defense costs from that calculation, and the question of what action the legislature should take is being raised.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on the strategic transformation of defense procurement and industrial policy to initiate the production of munitions in Estonia. The speaker is an advocate for this political shift, emphasizing the need to find new funding sources for the government.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on defending the existing education policy (the transition to unified Estonian-language education) and supporting its implementation. The speaker is primarily acting as a defender of the policy, opposing the motion of no confidence as an action that obstructs the legislative process.
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2024-05-06
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The main legislative focus is on Riigikogu Draft Declaration 420 AE, the goal of which is to declare the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting aggression. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative and demands the immediate completion of the work that has been politically stalled. The objective is to terminate the activities of the Moscow church in Estonia as an organization.
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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 currently centered on the debate regarding a matter of national importance: the introduction of nuclear energy and the associated security policy implications. The speaker is participating by steering the discussion and posing strategic follow-up questions.
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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 legislative focus is currently aimed at Riigikogu Draft Decision 365 OE, which addresses the closure of the ministries' Russian-language websites. The speaker is scrutinizing the bill during its first reading, critically questioning the quality of the preparatory work carried out by the submitter.
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2024-04-10
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Defence League Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (Bill 335 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting and finalizing the amendments to the Defence League Act (Bill 335 SE), emphasizing the success achieved in reducing bureaucracy and enhancing defense capability. A future priority mentioned is the modernization of the structure of the regional units (malevad), which will require discussion in the coming years.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on monitoring the implementation of strategic development (Estonia 2035) and policy priorities. The speaker operates in the role of a critical questioner, rather than a legislative initiator, concentrating on the implementation of the existing strategy.
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2024-03-13
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The primary legislative focus is the processing of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 322 OE, which mandates the government to prepare a comprehensive national defense development vision extending to the year 2045. The speaker supports the continued processing of the draft and serves as the committee's rapporteur, having supported the consensus decision that the draft requires a majority vote of the full Riigikogu membership for adoption.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the urgent initiation and support of the draft amendment (Bill 392 SE) to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act. Priorities include establishing a legal basis for threat notification, permitting military training in the coastal and shore protection restricted zone, and constructing facilities necessary for national defense.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Law on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters (362 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft bill (362 SE) concerning the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty, a measure the speaker strongly advocates for. He also proposes additional legislative solutions, such as enabling Estonian courts to critically review Russian court judgments and enforcement documents issued after 2014.
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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting the Riigikogu's draft resolution concerning the return to Ukraine of children deported by Russia. This support is manifested through the posing of questions regarding the possibilities for the recovery of these children, with the aim of advancing the resolution's objectives.
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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 legislative focus is on supervising the implementation of international policies and obligations, particularly concerning military aid and sanctions. Reference is also made to a long, eight-point plan detailing Estonia's actions to ensure Russia's defeat, emphasizing the need to overcome legal hurdles related to the confiscation of the aggressor's assets.
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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 legislative focus is centered on implementing policy and accelerating innovation within the defense sector. The priority is ensuring that domestic solutions are integrated into the armament of the defense forces, although specific legislative bills were not mentioned.
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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 focus is on the strategic vision and long-term planning (a ten-year perspective) of the national education network. The speaker acts as a supportive yet demanding interrogator, seeking clarity regarding the future of regional schools and the obstacles to transitioning to Estonian-language instruction.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on procedural oversight, inquiring into the substance of the debate held within the committee regarding Draft Bill 104 OE. The speaker is an active participant in the first reading of the bill, concentrating on the associated political accountability.
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