By Plenary Sessions: Andre Hanimägi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.