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

Among the social issues addressed was the balance between civil liberties and national security, particularly concerning the expansion of surveillance operations. It was emphasized that the courts ensure this equilibrium, as surveillance activities can only be carried out with judicial authorization, thereby preventing excessive state oversight of ordinary citizens.
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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 is addressing the balance between security and civil liberties, specifically focusing on the use of license plate recognition cameras and related data protection issues. They emphasize that facial images are blurred and that facial recognition is not regulated by this specific draft bill, although it may become a topic of discussion in the future. There is support for enhancing the police's surveillance capabilities for crime prevention, contingent upon the approval of the Data Protection Inspectorate.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

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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.

A key social issue is the balance between religious freedom and national security, with security considerations being paramount. The speaker emphasizes that the legal amendments do not restrict religious freedom or ban religious confessions, but instead assess and limit influence activities that threaten national security under the guise of canonical ties.
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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.

It strongly emphasizes social cohesion and justice, demanding state support for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and single parents. Furthermore, it protects citizens' privacy and fundamental rights in the context of data collection and surveillance cameras, and opposes the imposition of state morality. Uphold the constitutional duty to protect Estonian nationality, language, and culture.
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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 focus of social issues revolves around balancing security and civil liberties, particularly concerning the use of automated license plate recognition cameras in criminal investigations. A key topic discussed was the protection of fundamental human rights, specifically emphasizing the necessity of prohibiting the use of photographs depicting individuals inside the vehicle.
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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

When discussing social issues, emphasis is placed on creating employment through the leasing of prison facilities, which is viewed as a positive social outcome. The high standard and security of the Estonian prison system are vigorously defended, dismissing fears concerning the transfer of innocent inmates or potential escapes.
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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

Social issues addressed include the employment conditions for minors and seasonal workers concerning the requirement for 1.2 times the minimum rate. The importance of the student work camp (Õpilasmalev) in providing work experience for youth was also highlighted, which the minister promised to follow up on in cooperation with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
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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 primary social focus is centered on reforming legal education (introducing integrated curricula) and ensuring that citizens feel like citizens of the Estonian state and have access to justice through the courts. Concern is also expressed regarding the potentially high cost of litigation.
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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

Not enough data.
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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

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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

Socio-politically, the focus is on criminal policy and the prison population. Although the issue is social, its handling is closely tied to economic efficiency and state costs, emphasizing the cost-benefit aspect.
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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

Not enough data
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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 main social issue is the legal regulation of patient autonomy and end-of-life declarations of will (or advance directives). Strong emphasis is placed on the protection of civil liberties and the expression of personal free will, citing the position of the Chancellor of Justice.
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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

In terms of social issues, the positive role of sport in connecting and uniting people is emphasized. Information regarding other social topics is unavailable.
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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 primary social issue is the problem of child support debtors, which is highlighted as critically important. The proposed solution (allowing installment payments) is aimed at balancing social responsibility and the debtors' ability to pay within the remit of the Ministry of Justice.
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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 sole social aspect is the emphasis placed on the correct and clear use of the Estonian language in legislation, which points to the prioritization of the linguistic standard in governance.
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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 central theme is the elimination of discrimination against women and gender issues, including the definition of biological and social gender within the context of the convention. He/She relays the ministry's position that the convention does not define gender, and that men who have been discriminated against can appeal to the Equal Opportunities Commissioner or the court.
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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

Central to the social agenda is the improvement of the family benefits system, with a focus on ensuring the livelihood of non-working pregnant women and parents of children under the age of three. The objective is to expand social protection, improving the situation particularly for women who are not married or in a registered cohabitation and who lose a breadwinner.
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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

Insufficient information
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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 main social topic is the reform of the family benefits system, the goal of which is to increase support coverage to 90% of children. Attention is being paid to aftercare services for children leaving institutional care up to the age of 25, and survivor's benefits up to the age of 21. Furthermore, the conditions for support payments to Ukrainian war refugees are also being addressed.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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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

There is not enough 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

Among the social issues addressed are the administration of criminal justice and the topic of prisons, emphasizing the need to expedite proceedings and the issues surrounding prison management.
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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

Insufficient information.
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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 primary social issue is children's rights and the complaints procedure. The speaker expresses a positive attitude towards Estonian children, considering them capable and intelligent.
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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

Among social issues, the topic of gender reassignment is at the forefront, having been repeatedly discussed by the commission. The speaker strongly and repeatedly emphasizes that no substantive changes will be made to the conditions of the gender reassignment service; rather, only the enabling provision is being moved from one law to another, where its logical place is.
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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 main social theme is child safety and the prevention of pedophilia. The position is strict: pedophiles must not work with children, and current laws and registers ensure this prohibition remains in force. Emphasis is placed on the importance of safety-ensuring background check mechanisms for the leaders of children's institutions.
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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 focus of social issues centers on the unemployment insurance reform and the availability and conditions of social benefits. Separate attention is given to the livelihood of students (the loss of scholarships) and the situation of young people lacking work experience, as well as the obligation of the unemployed to accept suitable work commensurate with their qualifications.
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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

In the social sector, the focus is on the provision and funding of social services, particularly in the context of operating licenses and state charges. It is stressed that increasing these state fees should not obstruct the delivery of social services, a point which highlights concerns about the overall accessibility of services.
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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

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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 primary social issue concerns ensuring the availability and quality of autonomous nursing care for individuals receiving 24-hour special care services. Specific attention was also drawn to the concerns raised by the Chamber of People with Disabilities regarding the organization of the personalized medication packaging service, and the concerns of the representative of the Chancellor of Justice regarding the removal of the minimum service volume requirement.
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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 social issue being addressed is the resilience of the healthcare system and the security of the medicine supply chain for crisis situations. A recommendation is also mentioned that the public should acquire supplies for their homes, thereby emphasizing individual responsibility within the context of security.
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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 social focus is on the administrative costs of the health and social sector, specifically the state fees related to marketing authorizations for medicines and other services. The discussion centers on the conditions under which pharmaceutical manufacturers enter the market and the impact of these state fees on medicine prices.
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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 focus of the social sector is ensuring healthcare and national security, emphasizing the need for the legally sound management of medical reserves required for emergencies. It is also mentioned that threat assessments are escalating, which justifies the urgency in streamlining the reserve system.
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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 main social topic is the ratification of the International Labour Organization's convention concerning violence and harassment in the world of work. The speaker also mentions the draft law on gender equality and equal opportunities, which is significant in the context of social equality.
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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.

The speaker is indirectly addressing social issues, given that the subject matter involves the processing of the draft act (427 SE) amending the Child Protection Act and other legislation. However, no substantive position on social issues is actually articulated; the focus is exclusively on the procedure itself.
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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 main social focus is on the organization and funding of specialized care services and healthcare services. An important topic is also the salary issue for care workers and nurses, as well as the possible 10% increase in the co-payment for specialized care.
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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 main social theme is the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work, emphasizing that domestic legislation is already largely in place and the convention is rather a draft for setting an example. The issues of workplace bullying, discrimination, and social gender were also discussed, although the speaker in the commission denied the latter discussion.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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

Not enough data
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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

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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 primary social issue is boosting the birth rate and supporting families in a broader sense, not just financially. Emphasis was placed on the importance of the social safety net, gender equality, mental health, and overall societal family- and child-friendliness as factors influencing fertility trends. The impact of Ukrainian refugees on the increase in the number of women was also mentioned, but not on the fertility rate itself.
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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.

From a sociopolitical perspective, the focus is on developing integration and adaptation services at the local level. Furthermore, he/she stresses his/her lack of knowledge concerning the mindset of criminal organizations, which could point to the significance of security matters.
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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

Not enough 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

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2024-07-23
Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Madis Timpson

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

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