By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.