By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on regulatory activity in the area of food safety and a healthcare-related tax initiative. The speaker has supported lowering the VAT on cancer medications and criticizes procedural hurdles in the adoption of important legislation.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act to establish genuine oversight of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker claims that the current law precludes any mechanism for controlling their operations.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on clarifying the rules for adopting Riigikogu decisions and ensuring parliamentary procedure. The second priority is the development of the defense industry, inquiring about the progress made in establishing drone manufacturing capabilities and resolving supply chain difficulties.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward challenging the rationale of a specific draft bill concerning the requirement for ministers and Riigikogu members to repeatedly take the oath of office. The speaker is a fierce critic of the bill's rationality, specifically highlighting the procedural inconsistency.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary focus is on handling interpellations and the right of Members of Parliament to receive substantive answers from the government. The legislative emphasis is placed on protecting the government's duty of accountability and the role of Parliament (as the employer), rather than on initiating new legislative bills.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to the draft bill concerning the acceleration of renewable energy projects. The speaker’s role is that of a critical assessor and opponent of the legislation, demanding a comprehensive analysis of its negative economic and social impacts.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative focus is centered on the proper application and interpretation of the Riigikogu’s existing internal regulations (the Rules of Procedure and Internal Working Order). The speaker acts as an advocate for procedural correctness, demanding that the presiding officer enforce the rules.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to a specific draft law concerning the transition to renewable energy. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding the presentation of practical solutions and questioning how it will be possible to manage in the Nordic region in the future.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Legislative focus is lacking; instead, the current activity revolves around holding the Prime Minister accountable during the questions-and-answers round and adhering to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and the actions of the session chair. The necessity of following procedural rules is emphasized.