By Months: Varro Vooglaid

The legislative focus is on opposing a specific draft bill (the Swedish prisoners issue) and highlighting the associated risks. A key priority is amending the internal procedures of the Riigikogu to ensure members have access to threat assessments from security agencies before bills are debated, thereby preventing superficial discussion.

The main focus is on the handling of the state budget, where the speaker acts as a critical opponent. They demand better readability of the budget documents and responsible oversight of national defense spending, citing concerns raised by the National Audit Office. The speaker opposes the current budget program, particularly concerning the allocation of extra funds to national defense without improving the existing control mechanisms.

The speaker's main legislative focus is preventing the passage of unconstitutional bills (e.g., the Delegation of the Use of the Defence Forces, the RAB Act, the Act on Religious Associations). He/She is a strong opponent of these drafts and demands accountability instead of the legalization of existing illegal practices (PPA cameras).

The main legislative focus is the opposition to two specific bills: the law on severing the canonical ties of churches (which is considered unconstitutional) and the bill granting the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the right to mass data processing. He/She demands accountability for the implementation of systems (ANPR) that lack a legal basis. He/She also proposes reforms to the judicial organization, including the separation of the constitutional court from the court of cassation.

The legislative focus is placed on the quality and constitutionality of law-making, demanding adherence to the rules of legislative drafting technique (HÕNTE) and thorough constitutional analysis. He/She is an active opponent of draft legislation that infringes upon fundamental rights (specifically, the ECN+ directive regarding self-incrimination, amendments to the Churches Act concerning religious freedom, and gender quotas). Furthermore, he/she proposes that the Board of the Riigikogu refuse to process bills for which a constitutional analysis has not been conducted.

The legislative focus is primarily on rejecting government bills (car tax, church law, IDEA, gender balance) and highlighting their unconstitutionality. It calls for the establishment of an investigative committee to assess the security of e-elections and supports fundamental democratic reforms, such as restoring the popular initiative, ending e-voting, and introducing the direct election of the president.

The primary legislative priorities are the formation of an investigative committee to assess the risks of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and opposing the expansion of the mandate of the Committee for the Supervision of Party Financing, proposing its replacement with the National Audit Office. Operating from the opposition, the individual/party acts as the initiator and demands the mandatory appearance of government members before investigative committees. They support increasing compensation for reservists, while criticizing the government’s draft legislation for insufficient constitutional analysis.

The speaker is primarily opposed to draft legislation initiated by the government, focusing specifically on Bill 570 (the severance of the canonical ties of churches) and the restriction of voting rights for non-citizens in local government council elections. They are critical of these bills, arguing that they violate the principles of the rule of law and increase security risks. The speaker demands the enforcement of existing laws (Penal Code §§ 233, 234$^2$) instead of creating new restrictions.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at criticizing and challenging government bills and declarations (specifically, the Georgia declaration and the energy sector development plan). Demands are being made for legislative reforms that would establish a transparent and verifiable electoral system, granting the populace the right to elect the head of state and initiate legislation or referendums.