By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong opponent of the ongoing bill and the proposed constitutional amendment. His/Her priority is to ensure that the legislative process adheres to the rules of good law-making, requiring the existence of a preparatory drafting intention and a subsequent impact assessment. He/She actively intervenes in matters of parliamentary procedure, demanding a two-thirds majority vote when the motion for rejection is put to a vote.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed toward the implementation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and ensuring that non-affiliated members are able to participate in the debate during the third reading of bills. The objective is to find a procedural solution that would open up the opportunity for the remaining members to take the floor.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on initiating a draft bill to repeal Section 151¹ ("Supporting and justifying an international crime") of the Penal Code. The objective is to eliminate a provision that is incompatible with the rule of law and is being used for political repression, and the initiator requests support for sending the draft bill to the second reading.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is the opposition to the draft state budget, as it does not comply with the constitution and the provisions set forth in the law. The speaker is an active opponent, concentrating on procedural deficiencies, such as the removal of the opportunity to submit substantive amendments before the second reading.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
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2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Legislative focus is directed toward opposing the draft bill on the reorganization of the Land Board, as it includes hidden amendments to the Subsoil Act, effectively removing state oversight of geological data. The speaker strongly opposes the bill and proposes suspending its reading and returning it to the committee.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft bill concerning the financing of abortion, which aims to shift the funding model to the individual, and on the proposal to lower the price of cancer medications. The speaker is a strong supporter of the bill introduced by Varro Vooglaid and sharply criticizes the coalition's opposition to the subsidy for cancer drugs.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is centered on proposing a VAT reduction to the government. Furthermore, it involves finding procedural solutions for the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), providing alternative forms of inquiry (such as support groups) to address crucial issues should draft legislation fail.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is centered on opposing the proposed car tax bill and demanding that the Reform Party vote against it to salvage their reputation. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the necessity of improving the oversight and transparency of state finances.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward protecting the constitutional order and the parliament's decision-making authority, specifically by challenging the procedure for the transposition of EU directives. The objective is to ensure that directives are not adopted without the approval of the Riigikogu plenary session.