By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

The primary legislative priority is amending the Ambient Air Protection Act to prohibit the use of nanocomponents in aviation fuel within Estonian airspace. He/She is the initiator and a strong proponent of this controversial draft bill, and furthermore, he/she stresses the need to support amendments to the Emergency Situation Act concerning national reserves.

The legislative priority is the amendment of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act to reduce the tax burden, a draft that he will introduce personally. Furthermore, there is a significant focus on the quality of legislation, requiring the government to carry out ex-post evaluations of the laws' impact.

The address centers on governmental accountability and political ethics during Question Time, rather than focusing on specific legislative initiatives or draft bills.

The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Medicinal Products Act, which aims to prohibit the sale and use in Estonia of medicines intended for coronavirus prevention that lack studies regarding genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this bill, seeking to refine the draft that lapsed during proceedings in the previous Riigikogu. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the legal violations associated with pharmaceutical advertisements on television channels.

The legislative focus is currently centered on opposition: specifically, the building renovation mandate stemming from the European Union directive and the government's planned car tax are being challenged. The speaker positions themselves as a staunch opponent of these initiatives, demanding concrete measures from the government against the protesters.

The main legislative priority is amending the Income Tax Act to lower income tax (a proposal submitted jointly with Varro Vooglaid). He is a strong opponent of bills that violate the constitution (such as the control of postal shipments) or raise taxes. He criticizes the violation of the Riigikogu (Parliament) Rules of Procedure and internal working order by accelerating the processing of bills.

The legislative focus is directed toward the creation and implementation of legislative mechanisms (levers) that regulate the accountability of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker is taking a supportive role, referencing Kert Kingo’s draft bill, which concerns responding to violations identified in a court judgment.

The legislative focus is directed at improving national defense and internal security legislation, including supporting withdrawal from the Geneva Convention banning landmines. It demands that the government initiate legislative amendments for the expulsion of Ukrainian military conscripts. He/She participates in submitting interpellations (e.g., regarding the permanent connection to Saaremaa).

The legislative focus is centered on the transparency and legality of the proceedings, particularly concerning the draft bill on the registration of home births. The speaker supports these initiatives, calling for the bills to be moved forward to the second reading and for the right of initiative held by members of parliament to be respected. Strict compliance with the rules governing the Riigikogu's agenda and the conduct of its sessions is also a crucial priority.

The legislative focus is directed at procedural scrutiny, criticizing the rushed handling of bills (including 17 drafts) and the violation of the rules of procedure. Substantively, the priority is tax policy, especially draft legislation concerning VAT rates, regarding which they generally take an opposing stance.

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