First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of Members of the Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board from Members of the Riigikogu" (629 OE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-04-23 17:54
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 7
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 7m
AI Summaries: 7/7 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The agenda item concerned Draft Resolution 629 of the Riigikogu, which appointed new members of the Bank of Estonia Council from among the members of the Riigikogu. Aivar Sõerd, a member of the Finance Committee, presented a report, explaining that the appointment of substitute members was necessary because Andres Sutt and Igor Taro had assumed positions as members of the Government of the Republic, which suspends their mandates on the Bank of Estonia Council, as the law prohibits government members from serving on the council.
The Finance Committee made a consensus proposal to appoint Tarmo Tamm (replacing Igor Taro, upon the proposal of the Eesti 200 faction) and Mart Võrklaev (replacing Andres Sutt, upon the proposal of the Reform Party faction) as members of the Bank of Estonia Council. Both candidates confirmed that they met the requirements. During a brief discussion, Helir-Valdor Seeder raised a question regarding the possible connection between Mart Võrklaev’s appointment and the introduction of the car tax, to which the rapporteur responded that the committee had not discussed the matter. Since this was a draft resolution concerning the appointment of a council member, the discussion took place in a single reading without the possibility of submitting amendments. The draft resolution was put to a secret final vote, resulting in the decision being adopted with 61 votes in favor.
Decisions Made 1
Draft Resolution 629 of the Riigikogu, "Appointment of members of the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia from among the members of the Riigikogu," was adopted with 61 votes in favor. By this decision, Tarmo Tamm and Mart Võrklaev were appointed as members of the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia.
Most Active Speaker
Aivar Sõerd was the most active speaker in his role as rapporteur, providing a comprehensive overview of the draft bill's substance, background, and the decisions of the Finance Committee. His official position was the representative of the lead committee (other).
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi introduced the third item on the agenda and invited Aivar Sõerd to present Draft Bill 629 regarding "Appointment of Eesti Pank Council members from among Riigikogu members."
Aivar Sõerd
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Riigikogu Finance Committee has proposed appointing Riigikogu members Tarmo Tamm and Mart Võrklaev as members of the Bank of Estonia Council, taking into account that the previous members have become government ministers and their alternate members will be appointed based on the proposals of the factions; the bill will be discussed in a single reading, no amendments will be submitted, and with the required majority it shall be adopted and shall enter into force upon signing.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The presentation was thorough, but there is one question about it, and Helir-Valdor Seeder is asked to come and speak.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
They thanked for the briefing, but asked whether the rumors about Mart Võrklaev at the Bank of Estonia regarding the introduction of the car tax as a token of gratitude are true or should they be refuted.
Aivar Sõerd
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The speaker notes that this matter was not discussed in the Finance Committee.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi announced the opening and closing of negotiations, explained that amendments could not be submitted for this draft due to § 117(2), and directed the final vote on the Riigikogu decision draft "Appointment of Bank of Estonia Council members from among Riigikogu members" (draft 629), asking colleagues to take a position and vote by secret ballot.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi informed that there were no problems with the vote, and Bill 629 was adopted as a decision: in favor 61, against 1, abstentions 0.