Signe Riisalo

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I have worked in the field of child protection and social welfare since 1993, and have kept up-to-date with the new developments throughout. I was involved in drafting the Child Protection Act, Social Welfare Act, and other legislation. I have twice taken part in compiling and presenting the Estonia country report for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. I am a liberal by world view, and I hold the right to self-determination of individuals and families very dear to my heart. As a member of the parliament, I am particularly committed to children’s rights and inclusion, and ensuring family welfare.

Estonian Reform Party Parliamentary Group
Social Affairs Committee
Electoral district: Haabersti, Põhja-Tallinn and Kristiine districts of Tallinn

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Signe Riisalo

Signe Riisalo

Tallinn City Districts of Haabersti, Põhja-Tallinn, and Kristiine

8 October 1968 Tallinn
Married, two children

Education: Gustav Adolf Grammar School (former Tallinn Secondary School No. 1) 1987; Tallinn University of Technology 1987–1989, Economy; University of Tartu, Law 2006–2008; Tallinn University, Social Work 2017; Master’s studies in Social Pedagogy and Child Protection 2017–2018.

Career: Rural Building Design Institute, technician 1987–1990; Government Office, Assistant Adviser 1990–1993; Ministry of Social Affairs: Social Security Department, Assistant Adviser 1993, Specialist 1993–1997, Social Welfare Department; Chief Specialist 1997–2010, Department of Children and Families, Adviser 2010–2016, Head of Child Welfare Policy 2016–2019; Minister of Social Protection 2021–2025.

Party affiliation: Estonian Liberal Democratic Party / Estonian Reform Party 1990–, Member of Board

Membership in representative bodies: 14th and 15th Riigikogu (Chair of Social Affairs Committee 2025–); Tallinna City Council 2025–2026

Other activities: Saaremaa Sea Sports Association, Kalev Yacht Club, Estonian Folkboat Flotilla; founding member of NPO Oma Pere.

Hobbies: offshore sailing, cross country skiing, running, theatre.

13.05.2026

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  • Riigikogu otsuse "Ettepaneku tegemine Vabariigi Valitsusele töötada välja terviklik meetmete pakett lastega perede kindlustunde taastamiseks ja sündimuskriisi peatamiseks" eelnõu (870 OE) esimene lugemine

  • Ehk vaimse tervise teenuste püramiidist, astmelise abi süsteemist. Neid meetmeid, mida on valitsus ja Reformierakond planeerinud, on tegelikult veel, aga nende meetmete puhul on valitsuserakondadele oluline ka see, et see konsensus oleks olemas valitsuses, ainult siis on võimalik neid realiseerida.
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The attendance check information only shows who were present or absent at the moment of attendance check and not during the whole day of the sitting.
25.02.2026 / 12:00
AbsentAbsent
 Attendance check
16.06.2025 / 18:03
AgainstAgainst
 Rejection Jäätmeseaduse muutmise ja sellega seonduvalt teiste seaduste muutmise seadus
16.06.2025 / 15:39
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16.06.2025 / 15:00
PresentPresent
 Attendance check
21.01.2026 / 14:41
In favourIn favour
 Final vote Kohaliku omavalitsuse korralduse seaduse ja sellega seonduvate seaduste muutmise seadus
27.05.2019 / 15:07
PresentPresent
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27.05.2019 / 15:11
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