By Plenary Sessions: Andre Hanimägi
Total Sessions: 79
Fully Profiled: 79
2025-11-10
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on the critical evaluation of a specific draft bill intended to boost funding for culture and sports. The speaker maintains a skeptical position, emphasizing the Ministry of Finance's warning regarding a potential negative scenario and demanding clarification from the government should the bill ultimately fail.
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is centered on the critical review of draft legislation regulating access to debtor lists and bank account data. The speaker acts as a watchdog, demanding that the assessments of the Chancellor of Justice be taken into account and that detailed exceptions (such as alimony debtors) be clarified, while simultaneously supporting steps "in the right direction."
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker supports the draft bill regarding the annual birthday benefit for pensioners. The main legislative priorities include creating systemic solutions within pension policy, supporting the care reform, and proposing a reduction in the VAT on foodstuffs. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of sustainable and systemic solutions.
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill concerning the change of personal names, particularly regarding its restrictions and the automatic nature of the process. The speaker's role is that of a critical interrogator, seeking to clarify these limitations and ensure that no dangerous temporal gap is left between the two pieces of legislation.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is supporting the bill concerning the number recognition system during its third reading, thereby ensuring the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has the necessary tools. The speaker stresses that legislation must keep pace with technological advancements, and criticizes the government for errors in drafting bills, referencing the earlier domestic violence bill as an example.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus centers on challenging the government's fiscal policy and tax legislation, particularly concerning changes to income tax. The speaker adopts the stance of a critical opponent, questioning the social impact of the legislation that has been enacted.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative priority is the enactment of the number plate recognition system, providing the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) with a necessary tool. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft bill and emphasizes that it addresses previous concerns regarding transparency by requiring the police to provide an annual overview of the system's operation.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is restoring and clarifying the legal basis for the number recognition system so that the PPA can continue its work. The speaker is critical of the rejection of the Ministry of the Interior's initial draft bill and the subsequent procedural confusion surrounding the new draft bill put forward by coalition members.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary priority is the re-adoption of the Act amending the Churches and Congregations Act in its unamended form, in order to sever administrative ties with foreign organizations that pose a security threat. There is a supporter and leader (rapporteur) of the legislative process who emphasizes the importance of the bill's objective.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently aimed at establishing a new legal framework designed to address the sharing of intimate images and the protection of privacy. The speaker is initiating the debate, seeking expert advice on how to resolve existing legislative shortcomings.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the necessity of reviewing statutory restrictions that might impede investments and the swift execution of development projects. The speaker is primarily a critic and an interrogator, demanding clarification regarding the adequacy of the regulatory environment.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is to retrieve the draft law concerning the establishment of a financial ombudsman from the shelf and accelerate its processing, as this would resolve financial disputes quickly and impartially. Furthermore, there is support for establishing a positive credit register, which is not expected to become operational until 2028, and for developing mechanisms to restrict repeat borrowing.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is focusing on the draft amendment to the Credit Providers and Intermediaries Act (concerning credit provider compensation), acting as the representative for the lead committee handling the matter. In the legislative process, they primarily serve as a proponent who aims to protect borrowers through these changes, and they emphasize the requirement for a thorough impact analysis.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on overseeing the execution and management of budgets for existing or planned defense spending. The speaker demands clarification from the minister regarding future plans and metrics, but does not mention specific draft legislation.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the creation of regulations concerning assisted suicide and end-of-life declarations, aimed at filling the existing legal vacuum and requiring the initiation of the legislative process. Additionally, there is a demand for reviewing the regional impacts of tax policy and considering alternatives to raising labor immigration quotas, specifically by focusing on the promotion of existing exceptions.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on bringing the regulation of procedural assistance into compliance with the Constitution by initiating the relevant draft bill through the Legal Affairs Committee. Furthermore, draft resolutions (anti-fraud action plan) and interpellations (Arms Act, euthanasia, number recognition) are actively used to direct legislative activity and hold ministers accountable.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on three main bills: restricting the administrative ties of religious associations for security considerations, creating a national action plan to combat fraud, and establishing legal clarity for the use of license plate recognition cameras. The speaker is either the initiator or a strong proponent of these bills, and emphasizes the necessity of legislative amendments so that the police can effectively carry out their work.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the procedural oversight of the ratification of the prison lease agreement and the fact that the Riigikogu has not yet ratified the agreement. The priority is to ensure adequate analysis and public transparency before legislative decisions are made, and to avoid rushing the signing process.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus centers on amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act (KiKoS). The speaker is acting as the rapporteur, tasked with resolving the constitutional concerns highlighted by the President. He/She supports amendments that clarify specific concepts and extend the deadline for achieving legal compliance. The secondary focus involves amendments submitted by the Social Democrats concerning the waiving of childcare placement fees and the increase of subsistence benefits, for which the speaker is currently seeking support.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The focus is on criticizing the government's political decisions (the income tax reform, the early childhood education funding scheme), demanding their nationwide standardization. No specific bills or amendments are presented; instead, the emphasis is placed on the injustice of the existing policy.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on clarifying the legal basis for the number recognition system and ensuring the system's rapid restart. The speaker supports making the legislation more precise but criticizes the political time-wasting and the inefficiency in processing draft legislation, which has resulted in a situation where the system will be inoperable for the summer.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative priority is amending the Traffic Act, adding the right for local governments to set a maximum number of rental mobility devices and a minimum age limit. Additionally, he/she strongly emphasizes the necessity of granting the Municipal Police (Mupo) additional law enforcement authority to monitor violations, thereby ensuring the law is effectively implemented. The speaker is the initiator and a strong supporter of the draft bill.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on establishing a national housing strategy and streamlining the processing of detailed plans by reducing bureaucratic hurdles. A key priority involves utilizing state-owned land more effectively for housing construction and regulating the share of affordably priced homes within new developments.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The main focus is on scrutinizing the government's activities and demanding concrete decisions regarding the financing, model, and the start year of construction for the Tallinn Hospital. A longer-term plan for dementia care is also being demanded, which necessitates the convening of a working group.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is currently on supporting the draft resolution for withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention. This aims to grant the Defence Forces the capability to utilize anti-personnel mines without the restrictions imposed by the convention. The overall objective is to empower military personnel to make strategic decisions unconstrained by a potential aggressor.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is amending the Churches and Congregations Act to regulate the foreign relations of religious associations in order to ensure national security. The bill is currently being actively revised and processed following the President’s veto. A secondary focus is placed on restrictions and compensation mechanisms related to the forestry sector.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward reforming court administration and retaining political leverage in that process. Specifically, questions are being raised regarding the mechanisms for budget appropriation and the influence of Riigikogu members within the Judicial Council, in order to ensure that regional policy is taken into account.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on the proposed plan to amend the Weapons Act, which aims to reduce bureaucracy and strengthen security. The speaker is skeptical of the initiative, particularly the section concerning the increase in the number of weapons, but supports the goal of reducing bureaucracy.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the launch of a new anti-fraud action plan and the creation of legal amendments. The objective is to make life tougher for fraud intermediaries ("mules") by establishing new tools to reduce fraudulent activity.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on evaluating the financial impact of the government's proposed major reforms (such as the income tax reform) and identifying the specific plans for budget cuts. The priority is gaining a clear picture of who will be affected by these cuts and how successful cost-saving measures have been in the public sector up to this point.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the correct and final transposition of the European Union directive to avoid further fines and ensure legal compliance. Also in focus is the legislative initiation of regional programs and regional tax derogations.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is Bill 584, which amends the Whistleblower and International Sanctions Acts. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and serves as the committee rapporteur, focusing on eliminating procedural obstacles (e.g., an unrealistic effective date) and scheduling the readings.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at amending the Ministry of Culture's policies and action plans to incorporate support for e-sports and the gaming industry. The objective is to launch specific support measures designed to assist those seeking to establish Estonia as a major player in the virtual space.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is currently the draft bill regarding the reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT). The speaker, acting as a critical interrogator, is demanding clarification on whether the ministry intends to continue the analytical work started by the previous administration, ensuring the bill's objectives can actually be achieved.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is directed toward improving the quality of lawmaking and amending specific laws. Priorities include revising the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, improving the Competition Act, and developing an action plan by the Ministry of Justice aimed at preventing fraud, strengthening criminal law, and simplifying the process for compensating victims for damages. It also calls for a review of the legislation regarding hidden defects in real estate.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is to amend the law regulating exemptions for vehicles modified for people with disabilities. The speaker is acting as both the initiator and supporter, seeking expert advice to ensure the legal validity of the new exemption and prevent future issues.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the finalization of the draft legislation amending the Churches and Congregations Act (Bill 570 SE), which aims to regulate the governance and foreign influence of religious associations. The speaker, serving as the rapporteur for the lead committee, is a staunch supporter of the bill and has been driving the legislative process forward, ensuring it proceeds to the final vote.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on processing the State Border Act and assessing whether the current legislation is sufficient for closing the border. The speaker’s priority is to avoid unnecessary amendments to laws and the growth of bureaucracy, focusing on procedural correctness as the chairman of the Legal Committee.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is Draft Bill 441, which aims to amend the investigative jurisdiction for sanction crimes, transferring it from the Security Police (Kaitsepolitsei) to the Tax and Customs Board. The speaker is a leading proponent and driver in the handling of this draft bill, highlighting the achievement that the bill was corrected of errors that had emerged due to the abolition of the monetary threshold. A significant achievement was also the exclusion of the expansion of surveillance powers from the draft bill.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on two major issues: the amendment of the Code of Civil Procedure concerning procedural legal aid (bringing it into compliance with the Constitution) and the draft bill on increasing the transparency of political party financing. The speaker is the rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee regarding the first bill, and a strong supporter of the second, emphasizing the expansion of the mandate of the Supervisory Committee on Party Financing (ERJK).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on improving the government's operational structure and the efficiency of its agencies, supporting the Prime Minister’s plans for merging and separating departments. The speaker demands that the Ministry of Climate provide the necessary calculations that form the basis for major energy-related decisions.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on supporting and processing the draft bill regulating the activities of religious associations in order to prevent a security threat. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and the rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee, who proposed supporting the bill's first reading. He emphasizes that following the adoption of the law, churches will be granted two months to ensure compliance with the legislation.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker's primary legislative priorities are in the social sector: the successful implementation of the care reform and ensuring the indexation of pensions. He is a critical opponent of the bills (OE) presented by the opposition, viewing them as political rhetoric that fails to move things forward, contrasting this sharply with the statesmanlike work being done within the coalition.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is supporting the reform of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which addresses the acceleration of proceedings and the prevention of malicious delays. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft legislation, but also mentioned potential future reforms, such as the abolition of lay judges, which remains under discussion.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on opposing EKRE's VAT bill, emphasizing the need to follow good legislative practices and conduct a substantive impact analysis. The speaker is in the role of an opponent, but supports the systematic work being done by Social Democrat Minister Hartman to find genuine solutions for VAT differentiation.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes the need for future legislative amendments focused on imposing stricter penalties for violent crimes and crimes against the person committed by minors. The objective is to send a clear message to society that serious crimes will not be tolerated, and to restore the public's faith in justice.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the processing of the draft Collective Representative Action Bill (334 SE), which aims at consumer protection. The speaker is the committee rapporteur for the bill and the initiator of amendments, concentrating on specifying the thresholds and the powers of the competent authorities (TTJA, FI). The amendments, which were adopted by consensus, are considered a significant achievement.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the constitution concerning the suffrage qualification for local elections. The speaker supports the bill, which has the signatures of 61 Riigikogu members and is aimed at restricting the voting rights of third-country citizens while preserving the rights of holders of the gray passport. There is a call to support the bill so that it can enter into force before next year's local elections.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on amending the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the regulation of procedural assistance (legal aid), in order to bring it into compliance with the Constitution. The speaker is the initiator of Bill 493 and a representative of the lead committee, concentrating on implementing the proposal put forth by the Chancellor of Justice.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on protecting and preserving Section 151¹ of the Penal Code. The speaker opposes the repeal of the law, emphasizing that the complexity of the norm is not sufficient grounds for removing it from the statute book, and demands alternative solutions for combating the 'Z' symbol.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is the work of the Legal Affairs Committee and a specific draft bill concerning restrictions on searching for property owners using their name and personal identification code. The speaker is acting as the guardian of procedural correctness, emphasizing that the discussion must remain strictly within the scope of the bill under consideration.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Land Register Act, which aims to restrict the availability of private individuals' data. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and the rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee, concentrating on adopting the proposed amendments and preparing the bill for the final vote.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is the rejection of Mart Maastik's Draft Law 7, concerning amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure regarding applications for the reopening of proceedings. The speaker, representing the leading committee, is implementing the consensus decision to reject the bill, emphasizing the quality and constitutionality of the legislation.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the handling of a draft bill falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice. This bill regulates the provision of services to individuals serving sentences of arrest at Tallinn Prison. The speaker, serving as the representative of the lead committee, acted as a procedural facilitator who guided the consensus decisions necessary to conclude the first reading and establish the deadline for submitting amendments.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the amendment concerning parental benefit. The speaker is acting as a meticulous reviewer of the draft bill, seeking confirmation from the minister as to whether the change removes restrictions on simultaneously earning the full benefit and the maximum allowable salary.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on ensuring the clarity of the provisions of the Child Protection Act and improving interpretation, especially regarding the expungement of convictions and employment restrictions. The speaker supports the initiative to review and discuss the topic to ensure the law's objectives are met.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the procedure for handling sanctions so that the Tax and Customs Board can deal with minor violations (under 10,000 euros), thereby easing the workload of the Security Police. The speaker supports the draft legislation and is responsible for presenting the procedural decisions made by the Legal Affairs Committee, ensuring the bill's smooth passage through the plenary session.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on Parliament’s oversight function and, where necessary, initiating future measures to eliminate the systemic errors identified by the Chancellor of Justice. Clarity is being sought regarding how the Riigikogu, the minister, or the Chancellor of Justice should proceed in the future.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Legislative priorities include the creation of a crisis reserve and the review of laws concerning the use of drones and artificial intelligence for optimization in internal security. The need is also emphasized to consider legislation that would grant the police additional powers, while simultaneously ensuring the protection of fundamental rights.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is on strengthening consumer protection within the financial sector, strongly supporting the establishment of a financial ombudsman—a goal the Social Democrats promise to actively pursue. While recent progress, such as the law concerning credit collection agencies, is acknowledged, emphasis is placed on the continued need to address unsecured consumer loans, penalty interest rates, and uncontrolled lending activities occurring on social media platforms.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is centered on the Riigikogu adopting a declaration concerning Georgia. The speaker is taking a skeptical stance, demanding a thorough explanation regarding the necessity and content of the declaration before it is approved.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on processing the Chancellor of Justice's proposals and ensuring constitutional conformity in the provision of procedural assistance, even though the commission decided not to support the proposal. The secondary focus is on clarifying the exceptions to environmental restrictions (the shore protection zone) to prevent the abuse of the law.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
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2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the land tax bill and the declaration concerning support for the introduction of nuclear energy. The speaker is critical of the consequences of the bills and the procedure by which they were submitted, demanding that analysis be prioritized over political support.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is directed toward reviewing regulations and laws that impede the development of the defense industry. The speaker is investigating whether state structures (such as the Economic Committee) are adequately addressing these legislative bottlenecks, and whether the laws should be fundamentally revised based on the premise of a clean slate (A4 paper).
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward processing the draft bill regulating special welfare services, with the individual acting as its proponent and procedural leader. They propose concluding the first reading and set the deadline for submitting amendments within ten working days. They also emphasize the impact of the new Basic Education Act on services provided to children with profound disabilities.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to ensure bank account accessibility (e.g., establishing a social account) and on creating the position of Financial Ombudsman within the Financial Supervision Authority. This is intended to offer an alternative to costly litigation and allow for the quicker resolution of financial disputes, backed by the authority to issue enforceable decisions.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on streamlining the regulation of e-elections and enhancing security, citing the Supreme Court's requirement to establish the framework for electronic voting more thoroughly in law. Draft legislation ensuring authentication and proper organization, such as the bill concerning Smart-ID, is supported, and it is emphasized that the legislature has been actively addressing this.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supporting a specific proposal aimed at countering the ideology of the 'Russian World' and related public statements. The speaker's role is to question the motives of both proponents and opponents to ensure the proposal's adoption.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the quality of the decision-making process for major strategic energy projects. The priority is to ensure that all alternatives and their long-term implications for the nation's energy portfolio are thoroughly weighed before a final decision is reached.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the Ministry of Social Affairs' draft bill regarding the flexible return to work after long-term sick leave and the expansion of the care benefit to include all parents of children with long-term illnesses. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, viewing it as a significant step forward that is likely to pass its third reading.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on creating long-term national plans and strategies (how will you ensure these plans are actually created?) to support the transformation of the workforce. Specific legislative bills are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is placed on the necessity of policy development.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on initiating systemic changes in healthcare management, rather than merely allocating additional funds. The objective is to establish mechanisms that enable the state to provide stronger direction to hospitals and doctors in order to strengthen the healthcare system.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific draft bill that introduces restrictions on electoral alliances and independent candidates within the local government elections act. The speaker is clearly against the bill, questioning both its necessity and its legal legitimacy, and is defending the existing democratic options.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on supporting a bill that grants the state flexibility in managing and prioritizing construction projects, aimed at completing long-delayed endeavors (such as the ERR building). A secondary area of focus involves the review of international agreements, particularly those concerning Russia, to ensure the protection of national security and values.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It focuses on evaluating and expanding existing cooperation and aid programs (especially those supporting children and mental health). The speaker is a strong advocate for humanitarian aid efforts and is raising the issue to find better solutions.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker is currently working on two pieces of legislation: one concerning the restriction of real estate acquisition on security grounds, and the second dealing with the taxation of banks. He opposes the specific banking bill because he believes it would create inconsistency in national policy, but he is a strong supporter of the bank tax idea proposed by the Social Democrats. He is requesting statistical analysis and data related to both bills.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the underlying political principle of the education reform and the success of its implementation, raising the question of whether the state should consider a more centralized approach that would necessitate stronger national intervention via legislation.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on refining the details of a specific draft bill concerning the accessibility of medical services and the procedures for registering a child. The speaker acts as both a supporter and a clarifier, concentrating on the logical consistency of the law's implementation.