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

Direct opposition is minimal, but there is a slight political jab aimed at the Reform Party concerning vandalism and damage to cars. Concern was raised in the commission regarding excessive state surveillance (a question posed by Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski), which points to the necessity of finding a balance between security and civil rights.
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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 opposition is identified as colleague Varro Vooglaid and the EKRE faction, who do not support the system regulated by the bill at a conceptual level. The criticism was presented neutrally, also highlighting the voting results (7 in favor, 2 against) and the questions raised by the opposition (e.g., concerning blurred facial images). The resistance is principled rather than procedural.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

Not enough data
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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 primary opposition targets critics of the draft legislation who challenge the proportionality of the measure. There is also an ironic reference made to Kalle Grünthal regarding the selection of legal experts. The decision by the President of the Republic is handled courteously, acknowledging the security objective but challenging the method of its achievement, while stressing that the law already provides for discretionary scope.
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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 criticism is aimed at the mindset of officials that leads to excessive regulation and bureaucracy, as well as the excessive expectations placed on the state that are prevalent in society. The speaker opposes recurring ideas, such as the penalty point system, which society has already rejected. One specific opponent (Mr. Reinsalu) receives a personal and sharp remark regarding his inability to read documents.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The main criticism is aimed at a specific member of the Riigikogu (Evelin Poolamets), focusing on her absence and failure to fulfill her official duties. The attack is both personal and procedural, employing ironic concern for her health to underscore her breach of professional obligations.
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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 speaker relays criticism from the Centre Party and the Social Democratic Party. The former focused on the insufficient protection of fundamental rights and the lack of a comprehensive package. The Social Democrats criticized the procedure by which the bill was submitted, arguing that it should have been initiated by the Legal Affairs Committee itself. The criticism targets both the procedural order and the substantive deficiencies of the draft bill.
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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 opposition (which filed the motion of no confidence, including colleague Solman) is being strongly criticized for the low standard and inadequacy of the justifications presented in the motion. The criticism is aimed both at their political positions (the prison issue) and their misinterpretation of the principles of the rule of law (the minister’s role in the Pihlakodu case).
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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 speaker himself does not express direct opposition but instead references critical questions raised by colleagues (e.g., Randpere, Vooglaid). These questions concerned the procedural aspects of the draft bill (such as the insufficient involvement of trade unions) and substantive issues (e.g., the 1.2-times minimum rate, constitutional problems). The criticism is directed at the policy and procedure, not at individuals.
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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.

He/She takes a stand against those who claim that Estonia is not a state governed by the rule of law, firmly rejecting those assertions. He/She also criticizes colleagues who have criticized the right-wing worldview, while affirming the independence of the judiciary. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the state for breaking its word by failing to fulfill the promise to restore judges' salaries.
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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 dispute targets unfair media spending practices, highlighting contrasting examples from politicians Urmas Reinsalu and Võrklaev. The criticism focuses on whether the proposed bill can actually solve these kinds of problems, making it rather a question of policy effectiveness.
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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 not criticizing any opposing party or political faction, but rather refers to a previous procedural concern related to defending the courts' budget. There is no criticism.
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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 criticism is aimed at the minister’s report and the results of the ministry’s work, particularly concerning the ineffective policy for reducing administrative burden. The objection is both procedural and political, stressing that the concerns of business organizations must absolutely be taken into account.
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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

There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker poses a question to the minister that suggests a need to clarify the government's plans regarding regional decentralization. The criticism is aimed more at the lack of detail in the policy's implementation.
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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

There is no direct opposition, as the speaker supports the overall objective of the bill. The criticism is directed at the procedural inadequacy of the draft, as it fails to include the necessary amendments to the General Part of the Penal Code.
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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

No direct opposition to the draft bill is voiced; instead, a concerning question is raised regarding its potential retroactive effect on existing declarations of intent. The focus lies on the legal correctness of the policy and the protection of citizens' rights, rather than on personal criticism.
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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

There is no direct opposition; the criticism is aimed instead at the fact that insufficient attention has been paid to the issue of a modern basketball arena during the proceedings. They are not criticizing the policy itself, but rather the speed and focus of its implementation.
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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.

There is a complete absence of criticism or opposition regarding the minister's actions; instead, strong support is being expressed, and the minister is encouraged to take further steps in resolving the issue of child support defaulters.
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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 criticism is aimed at the government, which is suspected of deliberately violating the law during the preparation and processing of the motor vehicle tax bill. The opposition is procedural and highly intense, suggesting deliberate impropriety in the legislative process.
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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

He/She does not express personal opposition but neutrally relays the objections raised by colleagues concerning the protocol's outdated content, the potential for discrimination against men, and the increase in bureaucracy. He/She manages the opposition's questions, directing them to ministry representatives for response, and ensures that even contentious issues (e.g., the "sauna incident") are addressed.
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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

Direct opposition is not expressed, but concerns raised by colleagues (e.g., Grünthal regarding the procedure for raising the retirement age) and the Chancellor of Justice (regarding support for non-working widows) are highlighted. These critical points are either resolved or refuted using facts and explanations presented by the Ministry of Social Affairs, which confirm the merit and legality of the draft bill.
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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 criticism is directed at the previous, unnamed government, which failed to prioritize the 2015 zero-bureaucracy initiative following the change of government. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.
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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.

No direct strong opposition is voiced, but colleague Grünthal’s objection to delegating the authority for regulations from the Government of the Republic to the minister is mentioned. The speaker defends this delegation, explaining that it is logical and that, in practice, the minister cannot change it arbitrarily.
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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 main criticism is aimed at the Center Party's previous inaction back in 2017, when they disregarded the Chancellor of Justice's warnings regarding the constitutionality of the state budget. The criticism is procedural and focuses on political accountability, not personal attacks.
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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 criticism targets the practice of collaboration between government agencies and law firms in the drafting of legislation. The objection is both procedural and ethical in nature, emphasizing conflicts of interest and the squandering of taxpayer money. Specific political opponents are not named; instead, the criticism is directed at a systemic flaw.
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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

No criticism is offered; on the contrary, the speaker praises the minister and the preparation of the draft bill, demonstrating support for the government’s criminal policy initiatives.
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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 criticism is aimed at those who argue there is nothing good in the budget, yet simultaneously defend the actions of the Reform Party. The opposition is policy- and performance-based, focusing on assessing the substance of the budget.
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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 speaker strongly pushes back against the accusation that the government is anti-child, firmly rejecting the claim. The criticism is aimed more at political labeling than at specific policy.
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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

No direct strong opposition is voiced, but the concerns of the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities regarding the emergence of new financial obligations are refuted, based on the ministry's assurances. Members of the Riigikogu are also indirectly criticized for raising topics in the committee that fall outside the scope of the draft bill and the ministry's mandate, deeming this non-constructive.
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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 confrontation is directed at specific colleagues (Kingo, Solman), who are being criticized for spreading misinformation and misrepresenting the purpose of the bill. The criticism is intense and fact-based, refuting claims about the legalization of pedophilia or escaping the register simply by changing one's name.
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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

Direct opposition is not voiced, as the speaker's role is that of a neutral rapporteur. Nevertheless, critical questions or questions requiring further explanation raised by colleagues (e.g., Kingo, Grünthal, Lutsar) are brought forward concerning the system's effectiveness, the level of compensation, and the obligation to accept employment.
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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

Direct political opposition is not being criticized; instead, the concerns of interest groups (the Estonian Social Work Association, the Union of Rehabilitation Institutions) regarding the increase in state duties are highlighted. The criticism itself was policy-based (connecting the fees to salary policy or service financing), and the ministry provided explanations in response.
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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 opposition is directed at the bill submitted by Isamaa (527 SE), but this is primarily procedural, as the preference is to proceed with a second, more widely supported bill. The criticism is neutral and focused on finding the best solution, not personal.
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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.

There is no direct opposition to political opponents or factions. The speaker neutrally presents the concerns of interest groups (such as the Chamber of Disabled People, the representative of the Chancellor of Justice, and the Nurses' Association) regarding the proposed legislative amendments, but does not adopt a critical position personally. The criticism is primarily aimed at the potential risks of declining service quality, which the ministry attempted to alleviate through clarifications.
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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

There is no opposition; the speaker is focusing on resolving the bottleneck and thanks everyone who participated in the process. The criticism is directed at the previous unlawful regulatory framework, which the National Audit Office had drawn attention to.
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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 speaker himself does not express opposition but neutrally conveys the critical questions raised in the committee (e.g., Riina Solman’s question regarding the link to the budget cut task and Kert Kingo’s question concerning the forecast for the rise in medicine prices). The opposition is aimed more at clarifying the background and impact of the draft bill, rather than halting its proceedings.
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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 main opposition comes from the Estonian Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers, which fears a loss of revenue and claimed it was excluded from the discussions. The speaker, relying on information from officials, refutes these claims, confirming that inclusion took place and their situation will not worsen. The opposition is seen rather as an economic fear of unrealized income than as substantive political criticism.
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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 speaker relays colleague Kingo's criticism regarding the convention, which focused on the associated obligations, the necessity of introducing legislative amendments, and the constant stream of European Union directives. The speaker does not express personal opposition to the draft bill, but instead directs the substantive critical questions that arose during the first reading to the Minister.
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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

There is not enough data.
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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.

There is not enough data.
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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.

Not enough data.
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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 confrontation is expressed through the concrete correction of facts, refuting Mrs. Helme's references to the discussion of certain topics (e.g., the issue of social gender or case studies) within the commission. The criticism is directed at procedural inaccuracy and the distortion of facts, not the content of the draft bill.
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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 does not express direct opposition to the minister’s goals, but instead offers criticism concerning the details of policy implementation. He/She is pressuring the government to present concrete, targeted measures that are aimed specifically at central cities.
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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 critique targets the existing legal framework and the Health Board’s restricted mandate regarding the procurement and disposal of pharmaceuticals, which impedes the cost-effective management of reserves. The speech contains no direct political confrontation or criticism of political opponents, focusing instead on systemic bottlenecks.
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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 criticism is directed at state agencies regarding their ambiguous legal language and the excessive resources being spent on measurement and planning. Furthermore, the quiet neglect of property rights within the country is also being criticized.
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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 himself does not express opposition, but rather relays the criticism presented in the committee, such as Kalle Grünthal’s objections regarding the thoroughness of the Ministry of Social Affairs’ positions and measures. He also conveys the concerns of other colleagues about the impact that housing issues and rising bank interest rates have on the birth rate.
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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.

It expresses clear opposition to the progressive income tax, indicating an ideological divergence from its supporters. Furthermore, it clearly distances itself from the mindset of criminal organizations.
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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

Insufficient data
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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

No data available
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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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