By Months: Mart Võrklaev
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
09.2025
16 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes the consensus-based decisions reached in the Finance Committee and values the cooperation between the government and the Riigikogu. They strongly recognize and support the independent role and expertise of the Bank of Estonia, viewing the central bank as a reliable partner in shaping economic policy. It is noted that finding a point of balance has been a long-term objective during the processing of the Credit Union (HLÜ) draft bill.
06.2025
5 Speeches
The collaborative style within the committee is based on consensus, emphasizing that the Finance Committee made all decisions concerning amendments unanimously. Furthermore, cooperation is undertaken with the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Supervision Authority, and the Chancellor of Justice when refining the drafts. The speaker also stresses the agreement reached with representatives of people with special needs concerning the development of the support measure.
05.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate in the legislative process by serving as the rapporteur for the Finance Committee and stressing that all decisions concerning the draft bill were made by consensus within the committee. This indicates a readiness to mediate and support cross-party agreement during the adoption of the legislation.
04.2025
16 Speeches
Within the committee, the speaker stresses the importance of consensus decisions on procedural issues (such as appointing the rapporteur and adopting the agenda). He/She demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with the Chancellor of Justice and other stakeholders (market participants, institutions) in correcting technical flaws in legislation, particularly concerning the administration of the motor vehicle tax. He/She emphasizes the necessity of involving stakeholders in the preparation of draft legislation.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The approach is rather investigative and demanding accountability; the speaker operates within the Special Committee for State Budget Control, attempting to get explanations from former heads of government (Jüri Ratas and Urmas Reinsalu). Although Ratas's participation was requested, he did not attend the committee meeting, which highlights the difficulties in getting answers from the opposing side. Direct cooperation with the opposing side is not mentioned.
02.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes that solving the problem is what matters, not who gets it done, suggesting a potential openness to cooperation. However, they are simultaneously demanding clarity regarding the draft legislation proposed by the minister from the same party (Piret Hartman) in order to avoid legislative duplication and ensure a swift resolution.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The working style is characterized by frequent debate and questioning, directed at the rapporteur and the committee to obtain clarifications regarding the impact of the amendments. There is no mention of cross-party cooperation or seeking compromises; instead, the focus is on challenging the arguments and amendments put forward by political opponents.
11.2024
29 Speeches
It highlights the good cooperation within the Finance Committee, especially during the deliberation of the Entrepreneurship Account Bill, where amendments were adopted by consensus. The Committee works closely with the Ministry of Finance on developing technical amendments (e.g., changes to the Value Added Tax Act). The Committee’s decisions regarding the rejection of draft legislation have received strong support (7 votes in favor and 2 votes against).
10.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with colleagues by submitting a question to the minister, prompted by the concern of colleague Henn Põlluaas. This signals a readiness to take action to resolve issues raised by colleagues and to secure official confirmation.
09.2024
4 Speeches
Highly collaborative, acting as the commission's representative and ensuring that the positions and queries of all stakeholders (ministers, specialists, and commission members) are properly documented. This collaborative approach involves conveying the clarifications provided by ministers and specialists, and comprehensively summarizing the questions raised by other commission members.