Draft law supplementing the Whistleblower Protection Act on Infringements of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE) – third reading
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2025-05-05 18:09
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 4
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 8m
AI Summaries: 4/4 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
Today, the Riigikogu discussed the draft law 584 for the third reading, amending the whistleblower protection act and the international sanctions act (EU restrictive measures directive), initiated by the Republic's Government as the first item on the agenda. Discussions took place between factions, and the bill was presented on behalf of the EKRE faction by speaker Anti Poolamets. The topic concerns the protection of whistleblowers and legal mechanisms related to the implementation of restrictive measures, but critics have emphasized the potential impact of bureaucracy and anonymous whistleblower roles on both the private and public sectors. The overall atmosphere was thoughtful, and the focus was on how the new regulation fits within the context of implementing European Union directives and protecting civil rights.
Decisions Made 1
The final vote on draft 584 was carried out; the draft was adopted as a law. Voting result: 60 in favor, 19 against, 1 abstention.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Anti Poolamets from the EKRE faction, who represents the right-wing line in the Riigikogu. He was the spokesperson for the agenda and, speaking about the topics discussed, highlighted criticism of the draft and pointed to concerns regarding the increase in bureaucracy and ideological control over the economy.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Today the third reading of the Government-initiated draft amendment No. 584 to the Whistleblower Protection Act for reporting work-related breaches of European Union law and to the International Sanctions Act will be discussed, and inter-faction negotiations will be opened, during which Anti Poolametsa, a member of the EKRE faction, will be invited to speak.
Anti Poolamets
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Anti Poolamets described the whistleblowing law as yet another addition to bureaucracy and as a tool of Brussels' ideological control, which EKRE does not support, emphasizing that it requires submitting an anonymous complaint to a company employing at least 50 people through a channel, and the complainant remains confidential, but it could lead to new areas of oversight such as sustainability reports and sanctions violations, although the whistleblower's confidentiality remains.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar declared the negotiations finished and put draft Bill 584 to a final vote, the aim of which is to supplement the Government-initiated Act on the protection of whistleblowers reporting breaches of European Union law in the field of employment and the International Sanctions Act (Directive on Union restrictive measures).
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Bill 584 was adopted as law with a vote of 60 in favor, 19 against, and one abstention.