By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid
Total Sessions: 149
Fully Profiled: 149
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward initiating constitutional reforms, opposing the ongoing draft bill to amend the presidential election procedure, which is deemed merely cosmetic. The priority is restoring the people's right to direct presidential election, popular initiative, and the right to initiate legislation, alongside reforming the Riigikogu (Parliament) election procedure (criticism of e-voting and the vote distribution mechanism).
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speech focuses more on the ministry's responsibility and ensuring compliance with existing laws and cultural norms. There is no mention of any direct new bills or amendments.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is currently the opposition to the bill, now in its third reading, that seeks to retroactively legalize the PPA's (Police and Border Guard Board) license plate recognition camera system. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the legislation, stressing its unlawful basis and the inherent conceptual danger it poses.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the state budget to allocate a sum comparable to that used for promoting national defense readiness (e.g., 26 million) towards fostering the willingness to welcome children. Furthermore, priorities include the mandatory introduction of family education in schools and the reform of existing tax laws that negatively impact families.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is centered on the critical analysis and opposition to the current state budget or budget strategy. Above all, there is a demand for the responsible and controlled use of national defense expenditures before any additional funding is directed, referencing the concerns raised by the National Audit Office.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker's legislative focus is on opposing bills that violate the Constitution or legalize unlawful state practices. He/she is a strong opponent of legalizing the license plate recognition camera system and of Draft Resolutions 705, 707, and 709, which delegate authority to the government regarding the foreign missions of the Defence Forces.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on holding the government accountable and demanding the fulfillment of promises made in the coalition agreement and the election program (budget balance and not raising taxes). Specific new legislative priorities are not mentioned; the emphasis is on criticizing the actions of the executive branch.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on an amendment to the Population Register Act, the purpose of which is to specify what evidence qualifies as proof of birth in the absence of a certificate from a healthcare provider. The contributor is a critical supporter who demands clarification of the legal text to prevent disputes.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on parliamentary oversight and ensuring government accountability through formal inquiries regarding critical security issues. The speaker is a vocal critic of the government's actions, demanding answers regarding the execution of operations and overall crisis readiness.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on the rejection and criticism of two laws that were declared unconstitutional: the Law on Churches and Congregations and the RAB Data Collection Law. He/She concentrates on the procedural errors made by the Riigikogu and demands that members of parliament assume personal responsibility for upholding the constitution. He/She is a staunch opponent of the draft legislation, calling for its complete revocation.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
No data available.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed towards improving the quality of law drafting and increasing the capacity for constitutional review within the Riigikogu. The speaker is acting as the initiator, seeking solutions to enhance the Riigikogu’s own competence in exercising its legislative power.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on oversight and enforcing accountability, particularly given the shortcomings identified by the State Audit Office within the administrative domain of the Ministry of Defence. The objective is to ensure full compliance with existing rules and standards and to implement accountability measures.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposition activity, supporting and reinforcing the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Health. The speaker is actively playing the role of an opponent, focusing on the question of the minister's fitness for office and demanding verification of the minister's claims.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on demanding government accountability and opposing a specific bill (concerning credit unions). The priority is to ensure that legislation aligns with the constitution, utilizing the least restrictive means necessary to achieve the stated goals.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main legislative priorities are related to socio-ethical issues (banning the funding of abortion, protecting minors from pornography) and public administration reform (replacing the ERJK with the State Audit Office, addressing the Venice Commission regarding e-elections). He also initiated the formation of an investigative committee to assess the risks associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to a specific bill concerning the severance of canonical ties of religious associations, which also threatens compulsory dissolution. The speaker’s role is to be a vocal opponent, stressing the bill’s unconstitutionality even after amendments have been made, and calling for it not to be supported.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill that grants the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the right to mass data collection and profiling. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill and calls for halting its proceedings before the relevant structures are cleansed of corruption.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring compliance with the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure (rules regarding photography) and overseeing the activities of the Prosecutor's Office, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice. The goal is to ensure transparency and accountability, particularly concerning the handling of criminal cases that are of public interest.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the ongoing draft bill regarding the restriction of canonical ties for religious associations. He/She is acting as an opponent of the bill, seeking the discontinuation of its second reading on behalf of the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party, and stressing its unconstitutionality.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker's focus is on criticizing the government's political plans (the importation of Swedish prisoners) and earlier decisions (the construction of Tartu Prison), and demanding accountability for them. He primarily acts as an opponent and the submitter of inquiries, rather than as an initiator of new legislation.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed toward improving the quality of the law-making process and ensuring adherence to the constitution. He/She initiates a debate on separating the constitutional court and limiting the tenure of Supreme Court judges (e.g., 9 or 12 years instead of a lifetime appointment) in order to strengthen constitutional oversight.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on parliamentary oversight (interpellation) and the demand to create a legislative basis for mass surveillance that complies with the rule of law. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current fast-track legislation, which attempts to legalize activities that have already been carried out illegally. It is demanded that the issue of accountability be resolved and a substantive parliamentary debate be held before returning to the use of the system.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus centers on opposing government initiatives, specifically concerning Bill 588 aimed at improving gender balance, with calls being made to vote against it. Another key priority is the criticism of the tax hike package (including VAT and income tax) and the challenging of its legitimacy.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on establishing political accountability and procedural rules, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring that future operations of such gravity require political approval. This suggests a desire to either modify or clarify the decision-making processes between the Defense Forces and the political leadership.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed at challenging the legitimacy of existing tax laws, citing a lack of mandate. The speaker is acting as a staunch opponent of the government’s tax policy and is demanding snap elections as a prerequisite for any legislative action, ensuring the program is implemented with a proper mandate.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is aimed at implementing regional tax incentives to tackle the depopulation problem in Southeast Estonia. A secondary focus involves holding the government accountable through an interpellation regarding economic and migration facts.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is centered on opposing both the draft bill restricting the canonical ties of religious associations and the draft bill concerning accession to IDEA, acting as a strong opponent to both measures. It prioritizes restoring key democratic reforms (popular initiatives, referendums, a trustworthy electoral system, and the direct election of the head of state) in order to construct a credible, truth-based democratic image.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus is to require that the practice of mass data collection be written into law, stipulating the composition of the data and the time of its destruction. However, the speaker opposes rushing the legalization of the system before the question of who is responsible for the previous illegal practices has been resolved. He/She is critical of the government’s plan to simply create a legal basis for the existing system.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on judicial system reform and the draft bill concerning the Council for the Administration and Development of Courts (KHAN). The speaker is critical of the bill's current form, particularly regarding the appointment of Riigikogu members, and calls for a comprehensive approach. Furthermore, the speaker proposes discussing constitutional amendments, such as separating the functions of the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is aimed at strictly adhering to existing law (especially the Name Act) while resisting its ideological interpretations. He/She prioritizes the development of national defense infrastructure, calling for the swift construction of shooting ranges and temporary firing sites. Furthermore, he/she asks the minister whether the Pihlakodu case necessitates a clarification of the law.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on the enforcement of existing legislative drafting regulations (HÕNTE) and the improvement of parliamentary procedure. It acts as the initiator, proposing to the Riigikogu Board that draft legislation lacking the required constitutional analysis should not be placed on the agenda.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the quality of the bill's processing, especially regarding the substance of stakeholder engagement and the evidence-based nature of economic impact analyses. The speaker is a supporter of the bill to lower excise duties and demands that the criticism and proposals be substantively taken into account.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus centers on protecting the constitutional order, specifically requiring the Riigikogu (Parliament) to make the decision concerning the foreign missions of the Defense Forces, rather than the government. The speaker is against the government's premature actions and demands that a security analysis be submitted to Parliament so that the Riigikogu can reach an informed decision.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the transposition of the ECN+ directive and ensuring its conformity with Article 22, paragraph 3 of the Constitution. An important procedural priority is requiring the Government of the Republic to adhere to good legislative practice and to include constitutional analysis in the explanatory memoranda, thereby serving as a critical opponent of the draft legislation.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at tightening regulations regarding servitude fees (compensation paid to affected landowners), supporting the Danish model, which mandates the developer's obligation to compensate for the decrease in property value or to purchase the property outright. Another priority is establishing the conditions under which the construction of large wind turbines in Estonia could be considered, specifically to ensure public health and safety.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is supporting the Riigikogu's draft resolution to establish an investigative committee tasked with assessing the security of the Riigikogu's e-voting process. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, emphasizing that it is the very least that should be done.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on holding a referendum regarding the establishment of offshore wind farms. This constitutes the first step before any subsequent legislative measures are taken. The speaker is the initiator of this procedural change, stressing the importance of guaranteeing the people's right to self-determination.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards implementing mechanisms of direct democracy, requiring the organization of a national referendum on the issue of offshore wind farms. A significant priority is the creation of a regional veto right for local municipalities regarding major infrastructure projects.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on either rectifying the unconstitutional aspects of the motor vehicle tax act or repealing the law entirely. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the act, stressing that the law was deliberately enacted in a manner that conflicts with the constitution, thereby ignoring requirements related to both destroyed property and the necessity for special treatment of certain social groups.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposing the government's controversial bills (the car tax, the requirement to sever canonical ties of religious associations) and proposing their rejection. It is an active blocker of the bill concerning accession to IDEA. It demands the restoration of popular initiatives, changes to the e-voting system, and direct presidential elections to promote democratic governance.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the oversight of the executive branch and demanding accountability, utilizing the format of the Riigikogu's information session for this purpose. The objective is to gain clarity regarding the financial specifics of existing major public procurements and the 2024 security cooperation agreements, operating in the role of an overseer.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on an amendment to the Securities Market Act regarding the establishment of quantitative targets for gender balance in listed companies. The speaker is rigorously scrutinizing the details of the draft bill and the precision of its presentation, specifically concentrating on the inclusion of punitive norms.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific bill concerning the compulsory dissolution of a legal entity for security considerations. The speaker proposes suspending the bill's second reading, having been a strong opponent and procedural critic of the draft legislation since its inception.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft bill concerning the compensation for reservists participating in training exercises. The speaker is a strong supporter of this bill and is actively trying to prevent its defeat by proposing specific amendments during the modification phase.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft amendment of the Political Parties Act (which expands the powers of the ERJK) and the proposal for its rejection. [The subject] is the initiator of the draft bill concerning the liquidation of the ERJK and the transfer of its functions to the National Audit Office. Significant priorities also include constitutional reforms, such as restoring the popular initiative and implementing a reliable voting system.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative focus is being directed toward amendments to tax laws that support natality. In particular, the speaker wants to consider granting mothers who have given birth to multiple children a lifetime exemption from income tax paid on their wages, following the example set by Hungary.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the adoption of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 557, which establishes an investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The goal is also to amend laws in the future to prevent products whose safety is not beyond doubt from being allowed onto the market. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of the draft resolution.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is directed toward regulating the operational procedures of parliament and the accountability of the government, specifically addressing the obligation of ministers to appear before investigative committees. The speaker is an active participant in the debate surrounding the draft legislation concerning parliament's internal and control mechanisms, supporting the establishment of this obligation.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Not enough data.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on political accountability and the application of existing legislation (the Penal Code) to evaluate the government's activities. The necessity for verifiable and transparent support schemes is emphasized, but there is no direct legislative initiative currently underway. The objective is political resignation, not the initiation of new laws.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposition to two bills: an amendment to the constitution that provides for the abolition of non-citizens' voting rights in local government elections, and a bill directed against the MPEÕK. He acts primarily as a critic and opponent, demanding that lawmaking be based on genuine, fact-based security analysis instead of mere slogans.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the rejection of a specific bill that threatens religious associations with forced dissolution. The speaker stresses that sufficient instruments for ensuring security already exist under current law (Penal Code §§ 233, 234^2, 151). Furthermore, the president is urged not to promulgate the law should it be adopted.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to a government-proposed bill that would mandate the canonical ties of Estonia's largest church. The speaker’s position is clearly antagonistic toward the bill’s proponents, issuing a warning about the potential consequences should the legislation be adopted.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary focus is on the oversight and accountability of the executive branch, which is demonstrated by supporting the motion of no confidence. Transparency and the sharing of documents are demanded concerning major state decisions (Nordica, subsidies for offshore wind parks).
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main legislative focus is Bill 570, which aims at the forced dissolution of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill and is acting as a watchdog of the legislative process, demanding that the draft law comply with the principles of the constitution and the rule of law.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The primary focus is on opposing the government's draft Energy Economy Development Plan and pushing for its procedural overhaul. The speaker is acting as an opponent to the current plan and is advocating for the creation of a new development plan drafted by independent specialists.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable for its education policy, particularly concerning the ideological content taught in schools, which is the subject of the interpellation. The speaker is an opposition member who either initiated or supported the inquiry criticizing the government's actions.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is opposing the draft declaration of the Riigikogu currently under deliberation. Additionally, the speaker's priority is reforming the Estonian electoral system to make it more transparent and verifiable, as well as increasing public participation in lawmaking and in the election of the head of state, citing the 1933 constitution as a model.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
No data available
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the role of parliament members in overseeing the national defense budget and procurement, requiring increased transparency and a solid analytical foundation for decision-making. The speaker stresses that it is difficult for MPs to engage with these issues when they are presented merely as slogans or hidden behind state secrecy.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on reviewing the strategic energy policy and the plan to abandon the oil shale energy sector. The speaker is acting as a policy initiator, raising the question of the necessity of changing the government's position following an unexpected infrastructure incident.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the activities of the executive branch and ensuring transparency, requiring the Government of the Republic to create a comprehensive and up-to-date map of planning documents. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; rather, the demand is for better policy implementation and clarification.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is centered on scrutinizing the government’s activities and requiring compliance with international customary law (the Vienna Convention). Furthermore, significant emphasis is placed on protecting the actions of the Speaker of the Riigikogu session and the proper culture of the parliament against personal attacks, while simultaneously demanding that questions receive answers.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on improving the quality and procedures of lawmaking, urgently requiring that constitutional analysis be maintained for all draft legislation. The speaker opposes rushed and flawed bills initiated by the government, particularly those related to the coalition agreement and the state budget. They oppose lowering standards, which would grant officials the discretion to bypass constitutional review.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is centered on criticizing the consequences of Riigikogu Decision 479 (the delegation of military missions) and demanding that the government initiate a specific draft bill to approve the mission to Ukraine. Furthermore, the regulation of detailed spatial plans concerning wind farms and the notification obligation of local municipalities are also in focus.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the legal correctness of the draft bill, particularly concerning the regulation of state fees. The speaker is a critical opponent of the proposed 800-euro levy, demanding that it be brought into compliance with the established definition of a state fee.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on the mechanism for granting licenses for the extraction and processing of mineral resources. The speaker is on the opposing side, criticizing the implementation of the concession mechanism and supporting an alternative state-run model.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to the draft bill concerning the implementation of an international protocol. The speaker, acting as both an opponent and a critic, highlights the risk that this mechanism could allow for the circumvention of current Estonian law and force Parliament to amend legislation.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing Riigikogu draft resolutions 479 and 485, which concern the delegation of powers to the government regarding the deployment of the defense forces, and on opposing the draft security tax bill. The speaker positions themselves as a champion of constitutionality, demanding the preservation of Parliament's decision-making authority in matters of entering into war.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Child Protection Act to impose an absolute and lifelong ban on pedophiles working with children. He/She opposes the current draft bill and points to a previous unsuccessful attempt to initiate legislation aimed at ending public funding for abortion.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at challenging the assumptions and premises that underpin the European Union's climate measures. The speaker acts as an adversary, demanding empirical evidence regarding the justification of the policy.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at preventing the irresponsible handling of the bill concerning the right to participate in local elections. A serious security risk analysis is demanded prior to the bill's second reading, and the importance of adhering to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act is emphasized. The speaker is acting in opposition to the current procedural method for the bill.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The main legislative focus centers on the issue of amending the right to vote in local government council elections, a proposal the speaker vehemently opposes. The speaker is demanding justifications and analyses from the Prime Minister that would warrant changing the current system under the pretext of a security threat.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on scrutinizing and opposing the government’s fiscal policy and the proposed tax hike bills linked to defense expenditures. The speaker is acting as an opponent of the policy, demanding an evidence-based analysis of the connection between taxes and defense spending.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on proposals to amend the State Budget Act. He/She is opposing the government’s cost-saving measures (specifically, cutting health insurance coverage for mothers). He/She has initiated alternative cuts, proposing to save 2.89 million euros by reducing funding for equality programs, and is demanding a vote on this proposal.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus centers on ensuring the government's actions comply with the constitution and existing laws, particularly regarding religious freedom and adherence to the principles of the rule of law. Specific draft legislation or legislative priorities are not mentioned in the speeches.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the "Act Supplementing the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization," which aims to end state funding for elective abortions. The speaker is the initiator of the bill and criticizes the government's legislative steps aimed at cutting family benefits and increasing the tax burden, and opposes the expansion of the hate speech ban.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to bills concerning the mandates for foreign missions of the defense forces (e.g., 479 OE). The speaker is a strong opponent of these bills, concentrating on their constitutionality and demanding that the decision-making competence remain with the Riigikogu (Parliament) rather than being delegated to the government. The speaker criticizes the bill because it grants the government the authority to send the defense forces to war without the Riigikogu knowing where they are going, whom they are fighting against, or why.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the existing law that requires 100% renewable electricity generation, as this requirement significantly surpasses the goals set by the European Union. The speaker is critical of the overall direction of energy policy adopted by the Riigikogu.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards questioning the expediency of acceding to international conventions and determining whether the committees are discussing the actual benefits derived from such accession. Also under focus is the implementation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure regarding political statements made by ministers.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently directed at the bill presented by the government concerning the withdrawal of health insurance from stay-at-home mothers, a measure the speaker strongly opposes. The speaker uses this bill as an example of the government's unjust priorities: saving a few million on social costs while simultaneously paying tens of millions to profitable companies.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on establishing the bank tax and specifying its details to prevent tax avoidance through the payment of deposit interest. The objective is to ensure that taxation applies only to the portion of profit earned without proprietary effort.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the proposed criminalization of hate speech, which is deemed dangerous. Additionally, attention is focused on scrutinizing and criticizing the government's activities regarding prison administration and police procedural actions in the Lihula monument case, demanding the cessation of operations that violate legal rights.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on critically opposing the draft state budget law and the associated tax hikes. The speaker is taking the role of the opposition, stressing constitutional issues with the budget and demanding clarity regarding the effective dates of the taxes and the specific expenditure lines. He demands specific, year-by-year data from the government detailing the distribution of expenditures and revenues.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific health insurance bill concerning coverage for stay-at-home mothers. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill and accuses the government of ideologically abusing the legislation in order to root out certain family models.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on the critical opposition to and amendment of a specific draft bill concerning child protection and the duty of care. The speaker is demanding that the proceedings be halted and the bill be returned to the committee to ensure compliance with ethical standards and proper risk assessment.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed towards the correctness and accountability of decision-making processes, requiring that important decisions (sending military personnel, phosphorite mining) be made through parliament or a referendum. He/She emphasizes the need to ensure the accountability of officials under the Public Service Act for causing proprietary damage.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards auditing government activities and opposing the new tax law (the motor vehicle tax). The priority is controlling the implementation and financial earmarking of existing laws (such as the fuel excise duty), demanding precise information from the minister regarding budget execution.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is directed toward improving the quality of law-making and ensuring compliance with the requirements for good legislative drafting (HÕNTE). The speaker supports an initiative that requires the Minister of Justice to refuse approval for draft bills that lack a constitutional analysis. He cites the draft Climate-Resilient Economy Act as an example of deficient legislative practice.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is directed toward improving budgetary procedures and ensuring transparency in the upcoming state budget. It is required that all grants and subsidies be detailed thoroughly in the explanatory memorandum to prevent past deficiencies. The speaker is acting as the initiator of the oversight of the budget process.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on challenging the constitutionality of two specific pieces of legislation (Bill 317 SE and Bill 332 SE) via constitutional review proceedings. The priority is to prevent the delegation of the decision-making authority regarding the use of the Defence Forces and to protect property from alienation without compensation.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently aimed at supporting the development of a package of measures intended to boost the birth rate, as this is deemed necessary for resolving the crisis. Furthermore, the governing coalition is being criticized for systematically rejecting bills put forward by the opposition, which signals dissatisfaction with the overall legislative process.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is on interpreting the existing law (Section 151¹ of the Penal Code) and supervising its implementation. The speaker is demanding accountability for the government's actions, which are considered a clear violation of the law, rather than concentrating on initiating new legislation.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus centers on opposing the government’s planned tax increases, which stem from the coalition agreement. The speaker strongly opposes these fiscal policy initiatives and demands their withdrawal.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is to be a vocal opponent to the proposed bill concerning the taxation of land beneath one's home. The advocate's role is to prevent the adoption of this bill, as it violates the principle of the sanctity of the home.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The primary legislative priority involves simplifying, streamlining, and accelerating the general procedure for criminal proceedings, necessitating immediate action from the coalition. Furthermore, it calls upon the Supreme Court to deliver a substantive assessment regarding the constitutionality of e-elections and the legality of COVID-19 restrictions.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on opposing the Riigikogu statement, deeming it undignified. He supports the necessity of a similar foreign agents registration law (like the one in Georgia or FARA) in Estonia as well, although the details are open for debate.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The emphasis is rather on setting high-level political conditions (EU enlargement) and the economic-philosophical need for regulation (usury). Specific draft legislation, proposed amendments, or legislative achievements are not mentioned.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to two major pieces of legislation: the cryptocurrency market law (Bill 398) and the motor vehicle tax. The speaker is an active opponent, criticizing the careless preparation of the bills and promising to repeal them at the earliest opportunity. Furthermore, they promise to abolish the taxation of land under one's home and the desecration of marriage.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priority is proposing that the government implement effective measures to protect minors from exposure to pornography. The draft bill aims to compel the government to identify various solutions (such as age verification mechanisms and website blocking) and bring the current reality into compliance with existing law. The bill was resubmitted after the initial version was defeated by a majority vote in the Riigikogu.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing bills that increase the bureaucratic and financial burden on local governments. In addition, he/she requires the prioritization of ownership issues in applications for nuclear energy development, considering this a precondition of fundamental importance.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The legislative focus is on ensuring the transparency of foreign funding for organizations that influence political processes, supporting the substance of the Georgian law and referencing the US FARA. Furthermore, strong opposition is expressed toward the Estonian e-voting system, which is deemed undemocratic, uncontrollable, and damaging to public trust.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the opposition to a draft bill that would nullify the election promise to keep the average pension income tax-free. The speaker criticizes the Reform Party MPs for supporting the continuation of this bill's proceedings in the Finance Committee, while acting as a strong opponent of this change.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on challenging government policy and accountability through interpellations. Priorities include amendments to the Traffic Act (scooters), ending the funding of abortions, improving data collection regarding abortion complications, and supervision of social welfare institutions.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the bill concerning the confiscation of Russian assets, as it runs contrary to the constitutional principle of property taking. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, focusing on its legal incompatibility and the associated security risks.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative focus is on protecting the constitutional order, requiring the government to seek a mandate from the Riigikogu for the use of the Estonian Defence Forces in other countries. The speaker opposes the activities resulting from the government's procedural circumvention (formalizing these actions merely as deployments or missions) and demands that a mandate be sought.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at initiating a future bill intended to restore the traditional definition of marriage. The speaker is interested in the constitutional feasibility of this legislative reversal.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker supports the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal concerning banking services, but their primary legislative interest lies in resolving the fundamental problem regarding banks’ right to arbitrarily close accounts. They also call for a fact-based approach to security matters, which indicates a desire to improve the evidence base in legislation and supervision.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reforming the electoral system, demanding the abandonment or suspension of e-voting and adherence to the election day stipulated in the Constitution (the first Sunday of March). He/She supports the draft resolution that seeks to approach the Council of Europe's Venice Commission to obtain an independent expert assessment regarding the constitutionality of the electoral system. Furthermore, he/she supports expanding the right to challenge decisions through popular complaints or via election observers.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed in two ways: supporting the draft bill concerning the higher taxation of banks, and strongly opposing the violation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure when amendments are bundled together. The speaker acts as a defender of procedural order and demands the precise following of the law.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring constitutional order during the ratification of international treaties, requiring the involvement of the Riigikogu in the assumption of military and financial obligations. The third speaker focuses on ensuring adherence to the Riigikogu's internal rules of procedure and the rules governing the information hour (Question Time).
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing amendments to the election law, particularly concerning the e-voting system, demanding a "cooling-off period" and a deeper examination of the crisis of trust. Constitutional deficiencies are also highlighted regarding the lack of direct democracy mechanisms (referendums, presidential elections).
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on overseeing government activities and ensuring adherence to constitutional principles, rather than initiating or backing specific legislative drafts. The primary emphasis lies in demanding accountability and addressing malfunctions within the administrative system.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing a specific declaration that would establish the grounds for the mandatory dissolution of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker is acting as a staunch opponent of the draft legislation, highlighting procedural and legal deficiencies and demanding clarification regarding the timing of the bill.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The primary legislative focus is opposing the draft legislation concerning the increase of fine rates, coupled with the demand for strict adherence to the impact assessment obligation mandated by the Rules of Good Law-Making and Legislative Drafting (HÕNTE). There is an active opponent who, on behalf of the parliamentary group, submitted a motion to reject the bill during its first reading.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring the protection of the right to life of the unborn, demanding that legal steps be taken and that state funding for selective abortions be terminated. The speaker initiated this topic by submitting an interpellation to the Government of the Republic, requesting clarification regarding the fulfillment of its constitutional duty.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at strictly adhering to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, while strongly opposing the arbitrary bundling of amendments. Another crucial topic is restoring confidence in the electoral system, given that the use of i-voting neither increases turnout nor makes elections cheaper, but instead diminishes public trust.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is on verifying the legality of the government's actions and ensuring compliance with current legislation (the Constitution, the National Defence Act). He/She stresses the necessity of a Riigikogu mandate for deploying the Defence Forces outside of Estonia, citing a previous precedent (the Mozambique mission).
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on strengthening the Riigikogu's role in the ratification of foreign treaties and in deciding on the use of the defense forces outside Estonia, in accordance with the articles of the constitution. The speaker demands that the text of the Estonia-Ukraine security agreement be submitted to the Riigikogu for ratification, in order to prevent the government from assuming military or financial obligations without parliamentary approval.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government's actions through interpellations concerning the reduction of benefits for large families and the protection of children from gender ideology in schools. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government's family and education policies, demanding clear guarantees for the protection of children.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reforming the oversight system of the Prosecutor's Office to ensure violators are held accountable via sanctions. The speaker is critical of the current system and calls on the coalition to take its own initiative to move toward the goal of effective supervision.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus centers on monitoring the implementation of existing Riigikogu decisions (specifically Decision 317) regarding the participation of the Defense Forces in international military operations. The speaker acts as a critical scrutinizer of these mandates, requiring the government to adhere strictly to the legislation.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable for the fast-tracked amendment of the definition of marriage and for the PPA’s (Police and Border Guard Board) abuse of power in suppressing the right to protest. The speaker primarily acts as an opposition watchdog and critic, demanding disciplinary proceedings against officials who acted unlawfully.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priority is the draft bill aimed at ending the use of the e-voting system. Secondarily, attention will be focused on constitutional issues, such as restoring the right of popular initiative and regulating the expense allowances and salaries of Riigikogu members (referencing Article 75). The discussion of the sanctions bill within the Constitutional Committee was also mentioned.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on amending the Anti-Corruption Act to ensure legal clarity regarding the definitions of "restriction on actions" and "related person." The speaker has initiated this process through parliamentary inquiries, demanding a concrete plan for a legislative solution from the Ministry of Justice, and criticizing the government's lack of initiative.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
It focuses on opposing amendments to the Income Tax Act that harm families, and indirectly supports initiatives aimed at lowering the VAT on food products. The primary role is criticizing the government's legislative activity and highlighting its negative consequences.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus concerns the legal basis for the Defense Forces' foreign missions and the role of the Riigikogu in that matter, as well as the procedure for conducting the session and the need for the chairman's intervention. The speaker's position is primarily one of control and oversight, demanding clarity regarding the actions of the executive branch.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is supporting the bill for binding referendums at the local government level, the vote on which is considered the litmus test for democracy. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative and is using this platform to broadly demand the restoration of the right to popular initiative, direct presidential elections, and reform of the electoral system (including e-voting).
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing government initiatives, particularly reversing the cuts to benefits for large families. There is also sharp criticism directed at bills that restrict citizens' freedoms or dictate behavior, citing the car tax and the so-called hate speech criminalization law as examples. The speaker holds a strongly oppositional stance.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at demanding compliance with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, in order to ensure the Prime Minister’s obligation to answer. The speaker is acting as an enforcer of procedures, demanding that the presiding officer of the session require the Prime Minister to respond to the questions that have been posed.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed at opposing the government's tax bills (car tax, income tax increase), particularly the provisions concerning families with children. The speaker initiated the bank tax bill and submitted an inquiry regarding the logical contradictions in redefining the concept of marriage (specifically, why relatives or polygamy are excluded).
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Legislative focus is placed on the procedure for terminating an international treaty, with emphasis on the necessity of choosing between denunciation and suspension. The speaker acts as a critical evaluator of the draft bill, searching for the optimal legislative strategy.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on oversight and procedural justice, demanding an explanation from the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) as to why proceedings have not been initiated regarding a campaign that more flagrantly disturbs public order. Attention is also paid to ensuring the quality of the Riigikogu (Parliament) information hour and the impartiality of the session chair.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposition to government-implemented tax changes and regulatory activities that increase the administrative burden. The speaker positions themselves as a strong opponent of the existing legislative direction, concentrating on the negative consequences.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on questioning the government's action plan and decisions regarding the potential withdrawal of the Estonian Defence Forces from Iraq, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The goal is to compel the executive branch to answer a critical foreign policy question.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on the regulation of student loans and their impact on students' lives, with the speaker's role being to analyze the effectiveness of the current policy. Assessing the adequacy of the student loan amount is the priority.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward amendments to tax laws, particularly the raising of the Value Added Tax (VAT) for accommodation establishments. The speaker is acting as an opponent, demanding that the government justify the specific numerical choices made in these legal amendments.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the quality and thoroughness of bill processing, opposing the swift and insufficiently justified rejection of bills during the first reading. The priority is to ensure that bills addressing public concerns receive comprehensive debate, involving experts.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on ensuring the quality and constitutionality of lawmaking, requiring strict adherence to the HÕNTE rules and mandating constitutional analysis in the explanatory memoranda accompanying draft legislation. The speaker is critical of the ineffectiveness of mechanisms designed to safeguard the status of the language (specifically, the fine rates) and opposes laws adopted in violation of procedural rules.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
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2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on initiating investigation and action regarding public health risks, where necessary, and supporting the presenter's core proposal, which likely requires legislative or regulatory intervention. The second priority is ensuring the accuracy and transparency of taxation data, which may point to the need to revise the methodology used for calculating the tax burden.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing mandatory renovations stemming from the European Union's energy efficiency directives, and investigating the associated costs and environmental impact through an official parliamentary inquiry. There is also opposition to the government's planned tax increases, such as the land tax on residential property.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (Bill 105) to broaden the scope of the Ministry of Justice’s administrative oversight. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill, viewing it as a mechanism to ensure more effective control over the work of prosecutors.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker’s focus is primarily on criticizing the existing government’s policies and inaction, rather than initiating new legislation. He demands specific policy measures: the establishment of border controls for Ukrainian citizens and the implementation of family-friendly measures (such as the Hungarian model) to resolve the demographic crisis. He is strongly opposed to the government’s proposed changes to family policy.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority involves amending the Vital Statistics Registration Act to simplify the registration of children born outside a healthcare institution, allowing this to be done based on a family doctor's certificate. He/She is the initiator of this opposition bill, the purpose of which is to eliminate a legal loophole and avoid the obligation to establish maternity through court proceedings. He/She is aware that the bill is not expected to proceed beyond the first reading.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is clearly on tax reform, either by initiating or supporting a specific bill. The priority is lowering the VAT rate to 18.8 percent.