By Months: Ants Frosch
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
12.2024
2 Speeches
The focus is on the critical monitoring of existing political decisions and the deliberations of government agencies, particularly concerning the processing of phosphorite and the strategic direction of foreign policy. The politician operates primarily in a supervisory and questioning capacity, rather than as an initiator of legislation.
11.2024
6 Speeches
The legislative focus is on draft bills 536 and 527, which concern voting rights and citizenship status, emphasizing the guarantee of reciprocity in international agreements. The speaker actively asks questions and seeks clarification on details, examining whether Estonia should take an active or passive role in implementing reciprocity. The proposal to establish an additional public holiday is also a key focus.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards reforming the control mechanisms of security agencies. There is a demand for a comprehensive audit and review, and reference is made to unfulfilled promises regarding draft legislation that has not materialized in the Special Committee for the Oversight of Security Agencies, emphasizing the need for ministerial oversight.
09.2024
6 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward the oversight and scrutiny of government programs and the activities of ministries. The priority is to scrutinize the inconsistent implementation of existing crisis preparedness programs and to correct procedural inaccuracies.
07.2024
3 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards initiating state reform and changing the composition of the selection committee for high-ranking state officials, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic. The speaker acts as a critic and supervisor of the government program, demanding specific administrative changes.
05.2024
15 Speeches
His main legislative priority is the expansion of the rights of the Defence Forces Intelligence Centre within the Security Authorities Act, the draft of which he has repeatedly submitted and whose passage he strongly supports. Furthermore, he is an active proponent for the reform or termination of the e-voting system and initiates parliamentary inquiries concerning the procedures for the reclamation of state subsidies.
04.2024
16 Speeches
The main legislative focus is opposing the amendments to the E-Elections Law (Bill 344), demanding that the retention period for anonymous logs be extended from the current one month to a significantly longer period (e.g., 10 or 50 years). Support is also given to granting the Ministry of Justice the right to intervene in the work of the Prosecutor's Office during protracted court cases to prevent people from being subjected to undue distress.
03.2024
13 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Government Act to abolish the exemption of government members from continuous security screening, thereby ensuring equality among all holders of state secrets. Furthermore, the speaker is actively participating in the processing of the draft bill on sanctions and frozen assets, inquiring about its legal risks and collective timing.
02.2024
8 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill for the repeal of Section 16, Subsection 51 of the Public Service Act, which would reinstate the requirement that all state officials be appointed through a competitive selection process. Furthermore, the speaker supports draft legislation concerning the improvement of the Prosecutor's Office's operations and changes to the procedure for appointing senior state officials.
01.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker's focus is on overseeing the government's policies and decisions, rather than initiating new legislation. The speaker supports one specific bill (24.01) and is demanding answers from the government regarding the raising of the pension age and infrastructure choices. The speaker also proposes a direct democracy method (a public consultation) concerning the Rail Baltic issue.