By Agendas: Mart Võrklaev

Total Agendas: 28

Fully Profiled: 28

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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The cooperative style is highly supportive and emphasizes partnership, particularly with the Bank of Estonia, which is viewed as a trustworthy partner in political decision-making. Successful collaboration with the government and the Riigikogu on the careful implementation of EP initiatives (such as the rounding rule and home loan conditions) is noted. The necessity of heeding the responsible and independent voice of the central bank is stressed.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The collaborative style is appreciative and supportive, thanking the rapporteur and the Financial Supervision Authority for the work they have done. The objective is a constructive exchange of information concerning the completion of tasks assigned by the Riigikogu, which indicates a readiness for inter-institutional cooperation.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker emphasizes the consensus decisions reached in the Finance Committee during the processing of the draft bill, and points to close cooperation with the Ministry of Finance. He describes the long-term search for solutions and the meetings held with savings and loan associations (credit unions) in order to find the appropriate balance point between regulation and operational freedom.
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2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

S1 shows no willingness to cooperate, focusing instead on attacking opponents and discrediting their political direction. S2 emphasizes successful cooperation with representatives of people with special needs, describing the agreement reached as needs-based and very solid.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Act on Payment Institutions and E-Money Institutions and the Act on Payment and Settlement Systems (634 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The collaboration features a consensual approach and tight inter-agency cooperation, especially with the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Supervisory Authority, as the changes were drafted based on their recommendations. The Commission's decisions were reached unanimously, highlighting a willingness to compromise and achieve a common goal.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, amending other laws (613 SE), second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensus-based and open to institutional feedback. The Commission cooperated with the Ministry of Finance and received input from several key institutions (the Legal Committee, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Bank of Estonia, and the Financial Supervision Authority). All amendments were decided by consensus within the Commission, which indicates a strong capacity for cooperation.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

No data available.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Demonstrates a strong willingness to cooperate, emphasizing that all decisions made by the Finance Committee regarding the handling of the draft legislation were reached by consensus. Acts as the representative designated by the committee, which further indicates a readiness to collaborate with colleagues.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is too little data.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is appreciative and constructive, commending both the Ministry of Finance and other substantive ministries for the successful utilization of EU funds. The objective is to share knowledge and find further solutions, particularly in relation to the ReArm initiative.
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2025-04-22
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, other laws (613 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The working style is highly consensus-driven, repeatedly stressing that all procedural decisions within the committee were reached by consensus. Cooperation is actively sought with other committees (specifically the Legal Affairs Committee), and market participants and stakeholders are actively involved in the preparation of the draft legislation.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasizes cooperation within the Finance Committee, referencing the "consensus decision" reached when supporting the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal. He/She demonstrates an openness to finding solutions, agreeing that practical bottlenecks (such as the tax refund for a destroyed vehicle) must be thoroughly considered by the Riigikogu.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasized the collegial work of the committee, noting that procedural decisions (appointing the rapporteur, placing items on the agenda) were consensual, even though the vote regarding the rejection of the draft bill was divided (6 in favor, 3 against). They referred to questions raised by other committee members (Kiik, Akkermann, Korobeinik), demonstrating openness to colleagues' contributions during the discussion.
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2025-04-08
Draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (571 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Cooperation on procedural decisions within the committee (designating the rapporteur and including the draft bill on the plenary agenda) was present and achieved by consensus. However, substantive cooperation with the bill's initiator was lacking, as the representative of the Isamaa faction was not present at the committee discussion. The committee's proposal to reject the bill demonstrates a strong disagreement with the initiating faction.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The collaborative style is pragmatic and results-oriented, stressing that the solution needs to be found, regardless of who implements it. This is evidenced by the government's support for the draft law, which demonstrates a willingness to back solution-providing initiatives.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of cooperation in this context is rather defensive, as the speaker is defending the original concept of the motor vehicle tax and challenging the committee's decision. He/She emphasizes that the Social Democrats originally supported the motor vehicle tax, referencing a previous consensus. There is no indication of a willingness to compromise regarding this specific detrimental amendment proposal.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurs and the Tax Procedure Act (463 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is highly consensual and conciliatory, repeatedly emphasizing the good teamwork within the Finance Committee. The speaker notes that the committee adopted the amendments by consensus, which demonstrates an openness to compromise and a willingness to find shared solutions. He commends the strong internal cooperation within the committee.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Expresses hope that the opposition understands the necessity of austerity and will present substantive proposals. Cooperation is conditional upon correcting the Isamaa budget in order to identify the "real areas for cuts."
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2024-11-06
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act and the Tax Procedure Act (462 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The cooperation style is consensual and institutional, emphasizing successful collaboration with the Ministry of Finance in drafting the amendments. The Commission’s decisions during the processing of the draft bill and in supporting the proposals were made by consensus, which indicates openness and a readiness for compromise between the institutions.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is formal and protocol-centric, emphasizing the commission's strong support for the rejection of the draft bill. He/She stresses that he/she is strictly fulfilling the role assigned to him/her, but simultaneously expresses a willingness to discuss complex issues informally with colleagues, outside the chamber, in order to find solutions.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is working in cooperation with colleagues, referencing the concern raised by Henn Põlluaas, which he is attempting to verify through the minister. This demonstrates a readiness to rely on the observations of other members of parliament and proceed with them accordingly.
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2024-10-08
Draft law amending the Criminal Code (452 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income and amending other acts in consequence (463 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The cooperation style is open to questions and answers, involving ministry officials (Kairi Ani), the minister, and members of the commission. The Chairman of the Commission requested additional calculations regarding the distribution of the tax burden, demonstrating a readiness for data-driven cooperation and clarifying details. The collaboration focused on resolving the technical nuances of the draft legislation.
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act and the Tax Procedure Act (462 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The collaboration style is open and inclusive, as the presentation details the questions and comments raised by various committee members (including Aivar Kokk, Annely Akkermann, Marek Reinaas, and Andrei Korobeinik). Works closely with the Minister of Finance (Jürgen Ligi) and ministry specialists to obtain clarifications on tax issues.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The collaborative style is constructive and direct, with questions being directed to the minister to clarify the substance of the draft legislation. This demonstrates a willingness to engage in dialogue and a clear understanding of the policy.
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