By Months: Andre Hanimägi
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker is open to cooperation and recognizes positive initiatives, such as the establishment of the Tallinn birthday allowance, although they emphasize the necessity of broader systemic solutions. They interact respectfully with other colleagues and presenters, seeking dialogue and a deeper understanding of social issues. They also refer to the initiatives led by the Social Democrats (Robin Hood, care reform), which requires cooperation either within the coalition or within the faction.
10.2025
10 Speeches
There is not enough data.
09.2025
76 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.