By Months: Mart Võrklaev

The main legislative focus is on the stricter regulation of the activities of credit unions and bringing them under the supervision of the Financial Supervision Authority, in order to protect depositors. It also highlights successfully implemented legal amendments, such as the rounding rule for one- and two-cent coins, and work aimed at improving conditions in the mortgage market. It is an active supporter and rapporteur regarding draft legislation in the financial sector.

The legislative focus centers on the draft legislation originating from the work of the Finance Committee. These drafts specifically address the clarification of basic payment service regulations and the enablement of instant payments for payment and e-money institutions. The speaker supports these technical bills and acts as their rapporteur, managing both the proposed amendments and the deadlines for their entry into force.

The main legislative priority is the transposition of the EU Directive and Regulation governing payment institutions' access to central bank systems, which aims to increase competition. The speaker is the rapporteur for this draft bill in the Finance Committee. Furthermore, significant focus is being placed on options for covering defense expenditure using EU funds (ReArm) and improving national budget planning.

The main legislative priorities are improving the administration of the motor vehicle tax law (in line with the Chancellor of Justice's proposal) and clarifying the regulation of financial services (basic payment accounts, card payments). He is an active opponent of bills that seek to repeal the motor vehicle tax, and he serves as the leading committee's representative during the processing of several financial sector bills.

The main focus is on state control and accountability, which is expressed through active participation in the Special Committee for State Budget Control. The speaker refers to a special audit initiated by the previous climate minister, which led to criminal proceedings. The formation of a new special committee to investigate the Nordica case is considered unnecessary, with emphasis placed on the fact that answers should emerge from the bankruptcy and criminal proceedings.

The priority is the swift progression and enactment into law of the draft bill addressing dangerous pet issues. He/She is demanding clarification as to which of the competing draft bills (the one currently under discussion or the one proposed by the Regional Minister) will ultimately provide the solution.