By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on challenging the necessity of adopting international conventions, given that the subjects are already regulated under domestic law. Emphasis is also placed on adherence to constitutional rights (the presumption of innocence) and the principle of separation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on changes to penal policy, particularly the opposition to increasing the fine rates for customs tariff violations. The speaker is against these changes, arguing that they stem from the harmonization of an EU directive, which endangers national sovereignty, and that there is no proven necessity for such a strict approach.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on challenging the existing legal provision that governs the reopening of court judgments. The speaker represents the opposing party, demanding the establishment of constitutionally compliant norms that would allow for the protection of property even when new circumstances arise after the statutory deadlines have expired.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing a specific prison service bill, criticizing its flawed logistics and the significant supplementary costs it entails. Alternative solutions are being proposed, specifically the utilization of county detention facilities and local labor. Furthermore, the government is being pressed for clarification regarding international financial obligations and how they relate to domestic taxation.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
This is a question raised during the information hour, which focuses on the government's activities and the resolution of future strikes from the perspective of internal security. There is no information available regarding specific legislative priorities, draft bills, or proposed amendments.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the criticism of budget execution and management, alongside emphasizing strict adherence to the regulations governing the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the ministers' oath of office. The politician acts primarily as an opponent and scrutinizer of government policy, rather than as an initiator of draft legislation.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing government drafts concerning the raising of healthcare service fees and the elimination of qualification requirements for the position of Secretary of State. The speaker strongly opposes these bills, arguing they violate both the constitution and international law, and are connected to political corruption.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on two specific bills: the amendment of the Penal Code to criminalize false testimony given by ministers in the Riigikogu, and the amendment of the Hunting Act to exempt privileged individuals (pensioners, repressed persons, and those with disabilities) from the annual hunting fee. He is the initiator of both proposals.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker's activity focuses on posing questions and critically assessing existing projects (Rail Baltic, traffic management) during the plenary session, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.