By Agendas: Madis Timpson

Total Agendas: 51

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual and open, particularly in procedural matters, where the committee's decisions (adoption of the agenda, conclusion of the first reading) were unanimous. A willingness to involve experts (maritime law specialists) is demonstrated, and further proposals regarding the international agreement are awaited from the minister.
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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker emphasizes broad cooperation and a willingness to compromise, involving all critical institutions in refining the draft bill: the Chancellor of Justice, the Data Protection Inspectorate, the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance. The goal of this cooperation was to achieve a unified text acceptable to everyone, and this was reflected in a single amendment proposal submitted by the Government of the Republic.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style of cooperation is open and respectful, aimed at acquiring knowledge from the institutional expert (the President of the Bank of Estonia). He/She acknowledges the interesting nature of the presentation, demonstrating a readiness for dialogue and the acceptance of knowledge.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The style of cooperation is intra-factional, as the speaker emphasizes the Reform Party faction’s unified support for adopting the bill in its unamended form. There are no references to cross-party cooperation or seeking compromise, since the goal is to push the bill through in its original form.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker is open to cooperation, supporting the Chancellor of Justice's stance regarding bureaucracy and the clarity of legislation. They see opportunities for collaboration, citing the issue of license plate recognition cameras as a positive example, where multiple parties eventually found a common, legally sound solution.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Not enough data.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is open to institutional dialogue, inviting representatives of several ministries and supervisory authorities (including the Chancellor of Justice and the Data Protection Inspectorate) to the committee meeting. The procedural decision to place the draft bill on the plenary agenda was made by consensus, which indicates a readiness for cooperation. The committee decided to continue discussions and dialogues during the proceedings.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker confirms the strong cooperation and unity of the coalition parties, emphasizing that the coalition is stable and is seeking a new mandate. There are no indications of a readiness for compromises or cross-party cooperation regarding the current matter.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual, as the steering committee voted unanimously (6-0-0) in favor of concluding the first reading of the draft bill. It is emphasized that the competition restrictions have been negotiated with various ministries, and the minister promised to seek solutions in cooperation with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (regarding the student work camp issue).
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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.

Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate, noting the agreement reached with Liina Kersna to organize a joint session concerning legal education. The speaker recognizes the judges' initiative in resolving the consumer credit dispute and relays the notaries' concerns via the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. It is stressed that inclusion means hearing people out, not fulfilling 100% of every request.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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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 speaker is cooperative, acknowledging the Minister's points and raising a technical question regarding the implementation of the draft legislation. The approach is focused on achieving procedural clarity and finding solutions.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The collaborative approach is aimed at technical consensus and standardization, inquiring whether the topic has been raised at the roundtable of legislative lawyers. This indicates a desire to achieve a uniform structure and agreement on procedural matters.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The cooperative approach is open to compromises, recognizing that the previous draft was already a compromise agreed upon by the government. Hope is expressed that the necessary amendments to the Penal Code (KarS) will be introduced during the legislative process of the bill, which signals a readiness for collaboration.
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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 collaborative style is polite and respectful, referencing previous speakers (Mr. Jaanson and Mr. Aller) and connecting their question to the topics they raised. The speaker is open to dialogue and seeks clarification from the Minister.
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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 collaborative style is one of recognition, referencing the questions posed by other colleagues (Signe Kivi and Reili Rand) and agreeing with the minister's position regarding the unifying role of sport. The objective is to complement the existing discussion, not to overturn it.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style of cooperation is highly supportive and constructive, expressing gratitude for the presentation and encouraging the Minister to continue with the initiated courses of action. The proposed solutions are intended to complement and advance the existing policy.
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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 speaker expresses clear support and a readiness to cooperate with the Chancellor of Justice regarding their positions and proposal. There is no data concerning cooperation with other political groups in parliament.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Highly cooperative, emphasizing that all committee decisions regarding the further processing of the draft legislation were reached by consensus. He/She acts as a mediator, ensuring dialogue between ministry representatives and colleagues, and requesting written data from the ministry for submission to the committee when necessary.
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2025-03-12
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The collaborative style is open and inclusive, encompassing input into the discussions from the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, and colleagues representing various factions. The committee considered the ministry's proposed amendments and made procedural decisions, such as referring the draft bill to the plenary session, by consensus.
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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

This demonstrates cooperation with a colleague (Sarapuu) in emphasizing regional topics, by continuing the issue that person raised. The Prime Minister is addressed respectfully, and a question is posed regarding the administrative solution, which indicates a readiness to support the initiative once the structure is clear.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE) – first reading

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

The cooperative style is consensual and open, given that all procedural decisions within the committee were adopted by consensus. The speaker neutrally conveys both the minister's explanations and the questions posed by colleagues (including those from Grünthal, the committee chairman, and others), demonstrating a willingness to engage in debate.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker recognizes the general consensus regarding the necessity of amending the law, suggesting fundamental agreement with the bill's objective. However, there is no information available regarding direct cooperation or a willingness to compromise with other political parties.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The collaborative style is open and supportive, commending the minister's efforts and the preparation of the draft legislation, which indicates a readiness to back the government's initiatives. The overall approach is dialogic, aiming to clarify the specifics of policy implementation.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker acknowledges the differences between the parties ("the different parties in this hall are distinct"), but there is no information regarding direct cooperation or compromise. The focus is on defending the achievements of their own party.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

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

The cooperation style is respectful and information-seeking, involving direct appeals to the minister for clarification. There is no data available regarding inter-party cooperation.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the draft Health Care Services Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing that all procedural decisions within the commission were made by consensus. Collaboration was undertaken with ministry officials and interest groups (e.g., the Association of Family Doctors, the Association of Cities and Municipalities) to resolve technical and substantive issues. The speaker relies on the explanations provided by officials and the opinions of legal experts.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The collaborative style demonstrates dedication to committee work and explaining the draft bill to avoid misunderstandings. A partisan line (the Reform Party) is mentioned regarding child protection issues, but there is no data on bilateral or cross-party cooperation.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, as all committee decisions regarding the further processing of the draft legislation were made by consensus. The speaker collaborates with both the minister and the other committee members, relaying their questions and, if necessary, delegating the response (referencing Erkki’s assistance).
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (502 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive; all committee decisions regarding the further handling of the draft bill were consensual. Broad cooperation outside the Riigikogu was also emphasized, with consultations held with 24 different organizations, two of which were invited to participate in the committee meeting.
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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 speaker actively urges cross-factional cooperation, requesting that the Riigikogu members who signed the Isamaa bill instead join the draft legislation submitted by 61 Riigikogu members. A willingness to compromise and amend the text is expressed, provided the desire exists.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Health Services Organisation Act (regarding the provision of independent nursing care as a 24-hour special care service) (496 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The cooperation style is open to stakeholder involvement, inviting various parties of the commission (the Nurses’ Association, the Chamber of Disabled People) to provide input. It is noted that Riigikogu members, commissions, and factions submitted no amendments, suggesting either consensus or passivity at the parliamentary level.
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2024-11-06
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker highlighted and acknowledged the strong cooperation among several institutions, specifically naming the National Audit Office, the Ministry of Social Affairs, and the Health Board. Furthermore, colleagues on the Riigikogu Social Affairs Committee were separately thanked for initiating the draft legislation, demonstrating a commitment to substantive, cross-party collaboration.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursor Substances (state duties in the health and social sphere) (502 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style of collaboration is consensus-based and procedurally supportive, emphasizing that most decisions (including placing the draft bill on the agenda and concluding the first reading) were adopted by consensus within the committee. This indicates a willingness to find a common procedural path with different political forces. Madis Timpson’s appointment as the committee's representative was adopted by vote (7 in favor, 2 against).
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is consensus-based, as all procedural decisions within the committee (including placing the draft bill on the agenda and concluding the second reading) were adopted by consensus. Cooperation was also conducted with officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Health Board to obtain clarifications regarding the content of the draft bill and its scope of involvement.
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2024-10-24
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is formal and compliant with regulations; consensus was reached within the committee regarding the inclusion of the draft resolution on the agenda. The speaker stresses their role as a neutral facilitator, declining to offer personal intervention or express an opinion, which demonstrates a commitment to accurately conveying the committee's decisions.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The collaborative style is open and receptive, requesting clarification and assistance from the presenter in understanding the legislative history. The speaker addresses the presenter politely, which indicates a desire to constructively obtain information.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The cooperation style is highly consensual, as the speaker is conveying the Social Committee's "consensual proposal" to suspend the reading. This demonstrates a readiness for internal collaboration and compromise for the sake of a more thorough discussion.
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2024-10-09
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker emphasized the strong cooperation and consensus within the Social Affairs Committee, noting that all procedural decisions concerning the draft bill (including the conclusion of the first reading) were adopted unanimously. He also referred to a party colleague, stating that he is ready to discuss the matter with them outside of his official role as rapporteur.
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2024-09-25
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The collaborative style is open, highlighting both consensus (e.g., placing the draft bill on the agenda and appointing the representative of the lead committee) and disagreements (for instance, the 5:3 voting result regarding the conclusion of the first reading). The speaker documents the active contribution of colleagues (Kingo, Grünthal, Everaus) in posing questions.
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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 speaker references colleague Helmen Kütt's previous mention of this same topic, as well as the interest shown by the minister's predecessor. This demonstrates an awareness of earlier discussions and the potential for cooperation regarding this issue.
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2024-09-17
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicinal Products Act and the Health Services Organization Act (458 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is consensual and pragmatic, emphasizing the successful agreement reached with the Ministry of Social Affairs regarding the initiation of the draft bill, calling it reasonable cooperation and a normal part of compromise. Hospitals have also been consulted and agree with the planned changes, which indicates widespread support.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker expresses clear agreement with the issues raised by the Chancellor of Justice concerning resource expenditure and development planning, demonstrating a willingness to support expert criticism regarding the functioning of the state.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker emphasizes the consensus achieved in the committee regarding procedural decisions (placing the draft bill on the agenda and the final vote). He/she also refers to the need for inter-ministerial cooperation through the Government Commission on Population Policy.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The style of cooperation is polite and appreciative, thanking the Minister for the extensive material provided. It demonstrates a readiness to address cross-ministerial topics, seeking answers from the Minister of the Interior, even though the subject matter partially falls under the purview of the Ministry of Culture.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Anti-Corruption Act (442 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speaker acknowledges the minister and expresses a willingness to engage in dialogue, inquiring about the ministry's plans. He emphasizes his previous cooperation within the government, having been the initiator of the draft bill, which points to institutional cooperation experience.
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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 collaborative style is supportive and appreciative, praising the minister's presentation and actions. The speaker seeks to constructively supplement the existing information by asking for specific forecasts, which indicates an openness to dialogue.
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2024-07-23
Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Madis Timpson

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

Insufficient information
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