By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits

Total Sessions: 14

Fully Profiled: 14

2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the 2025 state budget, which the speaker strongly opposes, criticizing the method used to push it through—dubbed "the steamroller." He is awaiting the opportunity to read the budget's explanatory notes and fully expects the opposition's proposed amendments to be rejected.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the specifics of the population register bill and the extremely rapid implementation of European Union Regulation (1542), though there are doubts regarding its success and speed. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, challenging the size of the target group for the bills, the projected savings figures, and the implementation timeline.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker's focus is on improving systems and strengthening oversight (e.g., over the activities of bailiffs). He/She is taking on the role of the opposition, criticizing the Minister of the Interior's earlier attempt to introduce the "bill for the criminalization of bad thoughts" and demanding that the wheels of state grind faster when reforming the justice system.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on the procedural side of the Riigikogu’s work organization (displaying names, lack of a picture) and raising issues of economic policy (state debt) during the plenary session. Specific bills or legislative initiatives are not mentioned.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on fiercely opposing and demanding the scrapping of bills rejected by two presidents (including amendments to the law on religious associations, which have been dubbed the "mangy badger"). There is support for accelerating the Emergency Situation Act and the construction of shelters, emphasizing the need to detail the provisions as fully as possible to prevent delegation to officials.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on holding the government accountable and the organization of parliamentary work during the Information Hour, rather than on specific legislative priorities.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
His legislative focus is aimed at opposing a specific piece of legislation—the bill for the creation of a super database—which he deems a dangerous and recurrent initiative. He is an active opponent of any legislation that increases state surveillance.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on opposing the amendment of the Public Libraries Act, as it reduces the decision-making power of local governments and centralizes services. Questions were also raised regarding the environmental impact of establishing a defense industry park and the limits on the cost of school meals.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed at draft bills concerning the creation of databases, where the speaker takes the role of the opponent, demanding procedural correctness and the involvement of the Financial Supervision Authority. He/She is critical of legislation that is created in haste.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on the critical analysis of government bills, particularly those related to EU maritime regulations and the comprehensive National Defence Act (the Civil Defence and National Defence Act). The speaker is an active opponent who stresses the necessity of addressing the youth unemployment bill—a bill which the coalition is allegedly killing. He criticizes the shoddy preparation of these legislative drafts, calling them "haphazard and sloppy."
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at rectifying the mismanagement within national defense and demanding accountability, citing the findings of the National Audit Office. Furthermore, he/she is legislatively challenging the regulatory amendments concerning credit unions, specifically those related to raising capital requirements, questioning why their opinions were disregarded.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the oversight of government activities and crisis management, rather than initiating new legislation. It demands clear plans from the government (e.g., restrictions on closing bank branches) and preventive measures (employment). It raises questions regarding the activities of RMK (the destruction of seedlings) and regional policy (essential services).
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
It focuses on improving the workflow of the Riigikogu by proposing amendments to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act to ensure the pertinence of ministerial replies. It also addresses the scheduling and prioritization of draft legislation, noting that the Basic Education Act initiated by the Rural Affairs Committee is merely a technical correction of errors.