By Months: Andre Hanimägi
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
3 Speeches
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09.2025
58 Speeches
The speaker stresses the necessity of inter-ministerial cooperation (specifically between the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Justice regarding end-of-life regulations) and the search for societal consensus on complex ethical issues. As a representative of the commission, he/she attempts to present the positions of various parties (the Presidential advisor, the Ministry of the Interior) impartially. He/She notes that in a democratic state, it is normal for the Parliament and the President to hold differing opinions, and the Supreme Court finds the resolution.
06.2025
57 Speeches
It supports cooperation in addressing security and social issues, noting that matters concerning non-motorized transport and fraud should be non-partisan. It emphasizes the autonomy of local governments and the necessity of providing them with legal tools. It also notes that the Legal Committee reached a consensus on moving the KiKoS bill forward, despite underlying substantive disagreements.
05.2025
25 Speeches
The speaker expresses readiness for constructive cooperation, particularly concerning the reduction of bureaucracy within the Arms Act, and mentions collaboration with stakeholders (hunters, members of the Defence League). In the report of the Legal Affairs Committee, he refers to procedural decisions made by consensus, and stresses that the intention is not fundamentally to argue with the President, but rather to clarify the legally ambiguous points of the law.
04.2025
11 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes the need for broad-based cooperation (the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of the Interior, banks, and telecom companies) in creating the anti-fraud action plan. The Legal Affairs Committee has demonstrated its readiness for consensus-based work when making procedural decisions, for example, by removing the unrealistic effective date from the draft whistleblower act.
03.2025
28 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes the openness to involving experts and stakeholders in the work of the Legal Affairs Committee (e.g., the Ministry of Justice, the Tax and Customs Board, the Council of Churches). Through cooperation with the ministries and committee members, it was possible to amend the draft legislation; for instance, the expansion of the surveillance powers of the Tax and Customs Board (MTA) was abandoned. This demonstrates a readiness for compromise and caution regarding undue haste.
02.2025
11 Speeches
Acknowledges cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior in the preparation of draft legislation and expresses appreciation to them. Stresses the importance of compromise within the coalition, noting that while not everything can be achieved, it is possible to partially uphold principles. References the consultation of stakeholders, such as the Council of Churches, concerning the bill on religious associations.
01.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes cooperation within the coalition, highlighting the substantive work done by Social Democrat minister Piret Hartman in analyzing the reduction of value-added tax (VAT). He/She is open to targeted solutions, referencing the practice of European countries that allows for considering lower taxation for various food groups. The focus of this cooperation is systematic and careful preparatory work.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes cooperation and consensus, noting that all four significant amendments were adopted unanimously by the Legal Affairs Committee. He respectfully refers to his colleagues and acknowledges the contribution to the legislative process made by the ministries (the Ministry of Justice) and professional organizations (the Financial Supervision Authority, the Chamber of Notaries).
11.2024
9 Speeches
The subject demonstrates a strong commitment to cooperation and seeking compromises within the Legal Committee, engaging a wide range of stakeholders (the Banking Association, the Chamber of Bailiffs) and reaching consensus on numerous proposed amendments. In the context of amending the Constitution, he/she emphasizes the necessity of finding broad common ground and compromises to prevent decisions driven by short-term politics.
10.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker strongly emphasizes consensual cooperation within the Legal Affairs Committee, repeatedly mentioning that procedural decisions were adopted by consensus. He/She acts as the committee's representative, conveying the shared positions and decisions of colleagues, which indicates a readiness for cross-party cooperation.
09.2024
7 Speeches
The cooperative style is consensual and supportive, highlighting the initiative taken by the Legal Affairs Committee and the close collaboration with ministries and the Security Police in drafting the sanctions bill. He/She recognizes the Minister of the Interior's effective cooperation with the Estonian Defence Industry Association, and both thanks and supports the contribution made by volunteers to internal security.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker, acting on behalf of the Social Democrats, thanks the Financial Supervision Authority and the Bank of Estonia for their consumer-centric approach. He/She supports cross-institutional cooperation and is lobbying for the establishment of a financial ombudsman, citing the support this initiative has received from judges and the Chancellor of Justice.
05.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by supporting the proposals of the Chancellor of Justice and collaborating within the Social Affairs Committee to reach consensual decisions. He/She refers positively to cooperation with other Riigikogu members (e.g., Raimond Kaljulaid) in the defense industry support group. He/She focuses on finding solutions, such as the establishment of a Financial Ombudsman.
04.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker is strongly focused on cooperation, publicly acknowledging both the Minister of Health, Riina Sikkut, and the government for their social sector draft legislation. They spoke positively about the work done in the Social Affairs Committee and stressed the shared role of the state and employers in supporting workers (specifically mentioning wage gap compensation). Furthermore, the speaker indicated a readiness to collaborate with the Minister of Education on the issue of workforce planning.
03.2024
1 Speeches
Insufficient data.
02.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker refers to the Social Democrats' previous actions within the coalition when proposing the bank tax, admitting that no compromises were reached. He is critical of the state's "hectic" policy, which undermines financial stability, but emphasizes that regarding the issue of the ERR building, there must be a symbiosis between the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital), the Culture Committee, and the minister. He is open to finding long-term and sustainable solutions.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker opens their first address by supporting the presenter’s approach to solving the problems of target groups, indicating a readiness to provide support. Generally, the style is collaborative, seeking clarifications from the Minister and considering alternative solutions (e.g., centralization) within the scope of a constructive discussion.