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 legislative focus is on Bill 656 SE, which aims to toughen penalties for the destruction of underwater infrastructure and expand Estonian jurisdiction. The speakers are proponents and managers of the bill, ensuring its further progression in the Riigikogu, and they are also discussing the creation of international agreements for infrastructure protection.
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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 primary legislative focus is concluding the second reading of the draft Act amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) and preparing for the final vote scheduled for October 8, 2025. The speaker is a proponent of this initiative and serves as the main procedural lead within the Legal Affairs Committee, thereby ensuring the bill's continued processing. He/She also notes the reintroduction of the involvement of Tax and Customs Board employees into the bill's regulatory scope.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The legislative focus is indirectly aimed at regulating the banking market and improving competitive conditions. Current activities involve supervision and analysis based on the Bank of Estonia's report, suggesting a potential need for legislative amendments to simplify market entry.
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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 legislative focus is the unamended support of the draft amendment (570 UA) to the Churches and Congregations Act, aiming to create an abstract norm that allows for the assessment and restriction of intrusive behavior posing a security threat. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate of the bill.
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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 main focus is on the quality of legislation, demanding that laws be clear and logical to prevent arbitrary interpretation by officials. Specifically, he/she refers to the draft bill concerning license plate recognition cameras, which is currently in its second reading, and opposes recurring ideas such as the penalty point system.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Legislative focus is absent; the speech centers on demanding adherence to existing laws and ethical norms within the context of the Riigikogu session. The speaker is acting as a procedural critic, demanding a recess to resolve the situation.
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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 primary legislative focus is on processing the draft Act amending the Police and Border Guard Act (Bill 670 SE), which concerns the recording of license plates of motor vehicles equipped with cameras. The speaker is acting as a proponent of the bill and the leader of the proceedings, setting the deadline for proposed amendments at 30 working days.
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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 main legislative focuses are the ratification of contracts related to the leasing of prisons in the Riigikogu (Parliament), as well as the Competition Act. The speaker positions himself as having previously initiated legislation concerning the Competition Act while serving in the role of Minister of Justice.
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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 legislative focus is entirely on the draft Act amending the Employment Contracts Act and other related legislation (Bill 602 SE). The speaker has been appointed as the representative for the lead committee, and their priority is concluding the bill's first reading and continuing its processing within the committee, particularly concerning the issue of the 1.2-fold minimum rate.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on processing amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure (KrMS) to speed up the process, and on implementing new e-solutions (an AI-based information system) within the court system. It requires the legislator to act quickly in resolving consumer credit disputes, noting that the ball is now in the legislator's court. The topic of integrated study in legal education is also a priority.
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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

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 599 SE (Amendments to the State Audit Office Act and the Political Parties Act concerning the supervision of party financing). The speaker is acting more in the role of an interrogator, calling into question the bill's ability to offer relevant solutions to specific expenditure problems.
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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 primary legislative focus is supporting the draft bill (632 SE) on streamlining court administration and underscoring its historical importance. The speaker is acting as a proponent seeking clarity regarding the technical implementation of the new rules for budget defense.
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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 legislative focus is centered on improving the quality of law-making, necessitating the existence and harmonization of constitutional conformity analysis. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to initiate bills that would genuinely lessen the administrative burden on businesses, thereby supporting the overall reduction of the regulatory burden.
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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

The focus is on the successful implementation and evaluation of the results of the existing criminal policy (likely "Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030"). The speaker is primarily a supporter and an evaluator of results, seeking confirmation of the success of the earlier policy.
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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

The legislative focus is aimed at monitoring the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" and the development guidelines for public service. The priority lies in the thoroughness and temporal planning of policy execution, especially concerning regional decentralization.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Competition Act (609 SE). The speaker is a supporter who calls for the bill to be improved with amendments to the general part of the Penal Code (KarS), emphasizing the importance of avoiding procedural risk (the statute of limitations).
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Health Services Organization Act (Bill 604 SE), which concerns patients' end-of-life declarations (or advance directives). The speaker’s role is to verify the efficacy of the bill, concentrating on the impact the changes will have on already valid notarized documents.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and sports policy, particularly concerning infrastructure development. The politician is an advocate for a specific project (a basketball arena), inquiring about the plan for its advancement.
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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 legislative focus is on reforming the justice sector, particularly addressing the issue of maintenance debtors through practical amendments. Another key priority is exploring the possibility of systematic legislation, specifically the creation of a unified procedural code applicable to all court proceedings.
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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 primary legislative priority is supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the motor vehicle tax and the Traffic Act with the Constitution. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the legal and linguistic accuracy of processing draft legislation, while criticizing the government's procedural errors.
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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

The main legislative priority is accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (583 SE). He/She is the manager and supporter of the bill's proceedings, ensuring the completion of the first reading through a consensus decision, and noting that currently there is no optional protocol concerning men's rights.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the processing of the draft Act amending the Family Benefits Act and other Acts (547 SE). The speaker is leading and supporting the processing of this draft Act, ensuring the approval of the ministry's proposed amendments and the bill's subsequent referral to the plenary session agenda for the second and third readings.
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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 priority is the administrative organization and management of the bureaucracy reduction initiative. The speaker is interested in knowing whether this will remain under the direct authority of the Prime Minister or be handed over to a specific ministry, thus focusing on the policy implementation structure.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Family Benefits Act and other acts (Draft Act 547). The speaker is a representative of the leading committee, focusing on adopting procedural decisions by consensus and setting the deadline for amendments.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the State Budget Act (520 SE), where the need to ensure its compliance with the Constitution is being emphasized. The speaker is acting more as a critic and a historical chronicler, rather than as the initiator of the bill.
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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

The legislative focus is on the quality of the law-making process and ethical transparency. The priority is to prevent conflicts of interest during the drafting of legislation to ensure the legal sustainability of state institutions.
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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 primary legislative priority is supporting the draft bill aimed at expediting criminal proceedings, which is considered a significant step forward. Attention is also being paid to monitoring the progress of the issue concerning the outsourcing of prisons and its potential legislative 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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Government of the Republic Act (523 SE) and the related salary structure for senior public sector officials. The speaker supports the government's budgetary achievements and is actively participating in the first reading of the bill by posing questions.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act concerning accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Bill 534 SE). The speaker's role is the critical examination of the bill, focusing on its impact and costs, and ascertaining the position of the Chancellor of Justice.
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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 primary legislative focus is completing the second reading of the draft Public Health Act (433 SE) and moving it forward to the final vote. An important priority is ensuring the procedural rhythm is synchronized with the draft Basic Education Act. The making of consensus-based procedural decisions and the resolution of legal technical issues are considered achievements.
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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 legislative focus is the continuation of the second reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (Bill 427 SE). The speaker is a staunch supporter and defender of the bill, striving to ensure its passage by clarifying that it does not alter the current provisions of the Penal Code or existing workplace restrictions.
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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 legislative focus is on Draft Act 519 SE, which proposes amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act concerning the harmonization of the benefits system and the requirements imposed on the unemployed. The speaker, acting in the role of a proponent, brought the bill to the consensual conclusion of the first reading and appointed the rapporteur.
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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 legislative focus centers on the draft bill (502 SE) amending the State Fees Act and the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and the lead manager of the proceedings, who is reporting on the technical amendments initiated and supported by the committee. The objective is to bring the bill to a final vote in early December.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on deliberating the draft acts for amending the constitution, with the goal of ensuring that only one bill proceeds. Support is given to the Constitutional Committee's proposal to reject the Isamaa bill during its first reading.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act to Amend the Social Welfare Act and the Health Services Organization Act (Bill 496 SE), which addresses autonomous nursing care provided as part of 24-hour special care services. The speaker is the official rapporteur for the bill, leading the second reading, and noted that no amendments had been submitted.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Health Services Organisation Act (Bill 458 SE). The speaker is a strong supporter, emphasizing the bill's achievements in resolving legal issues, mitigating risks, and reforming the management of pharmaceutical supplies.
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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 main legislative priority is the processing of the Act amending the State Fees Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (Bill 502 SE). The speaker supports the handling of the bill and proposes concluding the first reading. The objective is to modernize the state fees, which were last increased in 2015.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft act (458 SE) amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Health Services Organization Act, which aims to resolve the legal discrepancy in the ownership relations of stockpiles identified by the National Audit Office. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and the rapporteur responsible for its proceedings, who will take the bill to the final vote.
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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 legislative focus is on the proceedings of the draft Act (469 SE) concerning the ratification of International Labour Organization Convention (No. 190). The rapporteur's role is to prepare the bill for its second reading and to forward the committee's procedural decisions, including the proposal for the final vote.
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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 legislative focus is directed towards the draft bill (439 SE) concerning amendments to the Act on the Implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Enforcement Procedure. The speaker's role, rather than being a supporter or opponent of the initiative, is that of an information seeker demanding clarification regarding the repeated submission of the bill and the new circumstances involved.
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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 main legislative focus is the deliberation of Draft Bill 427 SE (Amendments to the Child Protection Act). The priority is procedural correctness and thorough debate, to achieve which a motion is proposed to suspend the second reading. The speaker is the initiator/proposer or supporter of the procedural motion.
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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 legislative priority is the amendment of the Social Welfare and Health Services Organization Act (Bill 496 SE), which concerns autonomous nursing care in the provision of special care services. The speaker is the official rapporteur for the lead committee at the first reading, supporting the consensual conclusion of the bill's proceedings.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the proceedings concerning the draft act for the ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190 (469 SE). The speaker, acting as a proponent, advanced the bill through to the conclusion of the first reading, stressing its objective of setting a precedent. A key point raised was the bill's relationship with the Gender Equality Act, a connection which Minister Keldo refuted.
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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 directed toward demanding the preparation of specific regional development plans or measures that are specially aimed at central towns. He/She is interested in initiating or supporting targeted policies for the development of regional service centers.
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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 legislative focus is the amendment of the Medicinal Products Act and the Health Services Organization Act (Draft Act 458 SE), initiated by the Social Affairs Committee. The priority is the elimination of a bottleneck in the legal framework and the transfer of the task of managing healthcare reserves to more competent regional hospitals. The speaker is the rapporteur for the draft act and a strong proponent.
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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 legislative focus is on the quality of legislation, particularly the clarity and comprehensibility of legal texts drafted by government agencies, as he/she is concerned about the ambiguity of these texts.
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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 legislative focus is on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 208 OE, the purpose of which is to oblige the government to develop national measures supporting the birth rate. The speaker is handling the presentation of the draft resolution for its first reading and the communication of procedural decisions. He/She also mentions legislative amendments highlighted by others, such as the increase in maintenance support and the survivor's pension.
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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 legislative focus is aimed at monitoring the implementation of the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." Specifically, there is interest in how the strategy defines the empowerment of local governments regarding integration services.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Anti-Corruption Act (Bill 442 SE), which the speaker supports as the initiator. He/She is concentrating on procedural matters, particularly the reason for postponing the amendment to Section 14 and the new effective date.
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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 legislative focus centers on monitoring the implementation and assessing the performance of the nation's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The speaker acts as a supporter, seeking confirmation that these plans are having a positive effect, specifically through employment figures.
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2024-07-23
Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Madis Timpson

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The legislative focus is procedural, centering on the fulfillment of one's duties as a member of the Riigikogu in the 15th convocation. Specific draft laws or legislative priorities are not being presented; the emphasis is on taking up official duties.
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