By Plenary Sessions: Andre Hanimägi
Total Sessions: 75
Fully Profiled: 75
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position expresses strong support for the number recognition system bill, emphasizing its necessity as a tool for the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) in solving serious crimes. This stance is clearly outcome-oriented, focusing on ensuring the operational capacity of the police and enhancing public security. The speaker criticizes the fear-mongering employed by opponents and asserts that the bill is necessary so that the police are not "blind" during the summer.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's tax policy, particularly the income tax amendments, which they believe favor higher earners. Their political stance is focused on reducing income inequality, emphasizing the negative long-term consequences of the government's decisions for society. The criticism targets the inconsistency of the government's choices and is strongly value-driven.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker focuses heavily on the balance between national security and personal freedoms, offering vigorous support for the enactment of the number identification system. He emphasizes that this is a paramount instrument for the police, necessary for solving serious crimes, thereby prioritizing the need for security. The political framework is results-oriented, stressing the necessity of finding solutions so that the police do not have their hands tied.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is sharply centered on internal security and the effectiveness of law enforcement, demanding the swift restoration of the license plate recognition system to solve serious crimes. Criticism is also leveled at the government's long-term planning regarding the provision of correctional services, stressing the sustainability of investments and staff training. These positions are primarily performance-driven, criticizing the government's inaction and procedural confusion.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Strong support for the unamended adoption of the Law on Churches and Congregations, emphasizing security considerations and the necessity of limiting influence operations directed against the Estonian state. The political focus is dual: value-based (state security) and policy-based (the severing of administrative ties), thereby rejecting allegations of restricting religious freedom. [The subject] belongs to the Social Democrats faction, who support the bill's adoption.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political focus is currently directed toward digital privacy and the protection of personal data, specifically highlighting the legal and ethical dimensions of revenge porn. This stance is policy-centric, emphasizing the necessity of establishing a robust legal safety net to safeguard individuals, particularly children, online. It represents a value-based approach centered on guaranteeing the integrity of private life.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on criticizing the government's actions regarding delays in investments and development projects. The speaker highlights concerns over lost time and potential investments, citing previous worries raised by the defense industry association and the prime minister. This position is results-oriented, casting doubt on the government's capacity to ensure the appropriate speed and regulatory environment for investments.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of financial consumer protection and the regulation of the non-bank credit market, citing high interest rates and the risk of consumers falling into a debt cycle. The primary political priority is the swift establishment of a financial ombudsman to ensure the impartial and rapid resolution of disputes. This position is clearly policy-driven, focusing on systemic improvements and fairness. The Social Democrats have referred to this issue repeatedly, demonstrating persistent and robust support for these regulatory measures.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Politically, the speaker emphasizes the need to stand up for the Estonian people, intervening in the principles of the market economy when necessary to protect borrowers from banks. He criticizes the government's triumphalism over the budget and urgently demands that surplus funds be directed toward covering the deficit of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa), rather than being used for tax cuts. His position is strongly aligned with social protection and state interventionism.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political position centers on the record increase in defense spending and the corresponding capacity for financial management. The speaker criticizes the negative impact of the government’s decisions on the populace and calls into question the minister’s ability to handle the upcoming billions. The focus is on the effectiveness and accountability of the government’s actions.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The politician strongly advocates for resolving the legal vacuum surrounding end-of-life issues and initiating relevant legislation, emphasizing the necessity of enabling a dignified ending for the seriously ill. He sharply criticizes the coalition's tax policy, asserting that it exacerbates regional inequality, particularly in Southeast Estonia, and is detrimental to the elderly. His focus is on solving these problems and bringing value-based ethical questions to the forefront, demanding a more balanced policy approach.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is heavily directed toward social security, the accessibility of legal aid, and internal security risks. There is strong support for improving procedural assistance, taking into account the individual's unavoidable expenses, in order to enhance people's access to aid. A significant part of the activity involves holding the government accountable and sharply criticizing the coalition's procedural inconsistencies (such as the confusion surrounding the number recognition system). The political framework is primarily policy- and value-based, emphasizing the protection and well-being of citizens.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly interventionist in both the fields of security and social protection. The main priorities are limiting hostile foreign influence channeled through religious institutions and establishing a national action plan to combat financial fraud, thereby opposing the "everyone is responsible for themselves" ideology. The speaker sharply criticizes the Interior Minister’s decision to shut down license plate recognition cameras, deeming it a mistake that jeopardizes security.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The central theme is the prison lease question, which is being addressed pragmatically and practically, rather than emotionally. The political stance is moderately critical, highlighting the lack of transparency in the process and the fact that concerns raised by security agencies (KAPO, the Prosecutor General) remained unresolved prior to the signing. The focus is on procedural correctness and the effectiveness of the government's actions.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position focuses heavily on social equality and improving regional policy, opposing the government’s tax reform, which widens the income gap. The speaker demands free access to basic education throughout Estonia and also serves as the rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee during the handling of a sensitive security-related bill (KiKoS), stressing constitutional compliance. The overall stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing that the state must look after every corner of Estonia.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the inequalities inherent in the government's regional policy and social decisions. The most pressing issues are the restriction of free basic education solely to Tallinn and the negative impact of the income tax reform on rural areas. The speaker demands that the prime minister take responsibility for the entirety of Estonia, labeling the political situation in Tallinn a ratings crisis.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance strongly advocates for the relaunch of the license plate recognition system, deeming its suspension by the Interior Minister premature and calling the government's handling of the issue a complete "fiasco." The focus is placed squarely on security and the state's operational capability, emphasizing that this system is a crucial instrument in the fight against crime. The position is heavily results-oriented, criticizing the government's failure to ensure the necessary working tools are available.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Politically, the speaker strongly advocates for increasing the autonomy of local governments in regulating light traffic, emphasizing safety and the need for flexible, localized solutions. He criticizes the government's negative feedback, which he deems too rigid and dismissive of the specific issues facing Tallinn. His stance is heavily policy- and results-driven, centered on solving practical problems.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The core political position is one of strong criticism regarding the housing affordability crisis, which stems from systemic failures and an over-reliance on market forces. The speaker demands a fundamental shift, requiring the state to take an active leadership role and establish a national housing strategy by intervening in market activities to guarantee housing as a fundamental right. The crisis is framed as a shared issue affecting demographic policy, regional policy, and social policy.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The most prominent topics are the establishment of the Tallinn Hospital and resolving the issue of care for people with dementia. The speaker strongly supports the Tallinn Hospital project, seeing it as a vital step forward and a necessity for modern infection control. Criticism is directed at the government's inaction and the delaying of decisions, which is framed as inefficient and procrastinating behavior.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political focus centers on national defense and security, strongly supporting withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention to secure a cheap and effective defense tool for Estonia in the form of anti-personnel mines. This stance is justified by core values (defending independence) and pragmatic defense capability requirements, citing Russia's violations of international law. The speaker stresses the necessity of balancing humanitarian values with practical defense needs in a complex security environment.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on ensuring national security through the regulation of the foreign ties of religious associations. [The position/document] supports the objective of the law (security) but emphasizes the necessity of improving legal clarity and defining ambiguous concepts such as "to be guided by" and "significant person." As a separate issue, concern is expressed regarding restrictions and compensation mechanisms for forest owners. The political approach is strongly grounded in policy and legal norms.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on maintaining political accountability in the administration of courts, particularly regarding budgetary matters. Concern and opposition are voiced regarding politicians' attempts to shirk this responsibility, especially concerning regionally sensitive decisions such as the closure of courthouses. It is stressed that the political role and accountability must be preserved in matters of administration, not in matters of adjudication.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus centers on amendments to the gun law and internal security. The speaker moderately supports cutting red tape for legal gun owners but is strongly opposed to increasing the number of firearms in society, arguing that this leads to a greater risk of accidents, suicides, and crime. This position is value-based, emphasizing the priority of security and seeking clarification on the government's actual policy through an official inquiry.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on combating fraud and protecting the elderly and vulnerable people from financial harm. The speaker takes a strongly condemnatory stance against fraud, deeming it particularly despicable. He stresses the necessity of creating an anti-fraud action plan, similar to the anti-corruption roadmap, that would consolidate all best practices.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on the sustainability of the state budget and the financial impact of planned reforms (the income tax reform), highlighting their significant cost. The stance is cautious and results-oriented, demanding clarity regarding the cuts planned by the coalition. The speaker is critical of the government's ability to balance expensive reforms with necessary austerity measures.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is critical and results-oriented, emphasizing the government’s inefficiency and delays, which have led to substantial fines (hundreds of thousands of euros) regarding the transposition of the EU directive. The position strongly supports active regional policy, the necessity of regional tax differentiation, and opposes the closure of schools, viewing it as a major blow to the region. Thorough economic analyses and numerical evidence are demanded when making political decisions.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the transposition of European Union law, particularly regarding whistleblower protection and the violation of international sanctions. The speaker supports the continued processing of draft law 584, stressing the necessity of making the initial effective date more realistic. His approach is strongly policy- and procedure-driven, ensuring the correct implementation of the legislation.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on robust support for the esports and gaming industry sector. The speaker stresses that this is a field that showcases Estonia and boosts exports, and demands concrete measures from the Ministry of Culture to support this sector. The position is clearly policy- and results-driven, seeking government intervention to foster economic growth.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is continuing the analysis of VAT reduction to ensure that lower prices actually reach the Estonian people. Our political stance is firmly focused on fact-based policymaking, standing in opposition to the dogmas and narratives promoted by the Reform Party. The speaker stresses that the objective was lost when the Social Democrats exited the government, which serves as a clear criticism of the current administration's activities.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is critical, focusing on the quality of government activity and procedural deficiencies. Support is given to the development of the digital state and judicial reform (within the framework of "Estonia 2035"), but there is strong opposition to the violation of social dialogue in labor law amendments and the inefficient transposition of competition law. The primary focus is on protecting citizens' security, sense of justice, and the reliability of the rule of law. The political framework is rather results- and values-based, demanding the prevention of errors instead of the creation of bureaucracy.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly focused on protecting the rights of people with disabilities, supporting a legal exemption for modified vehicles. The speaker criticizes the current situation where citizens are being directed to administrative court, underscoring the necessity of immediate legislative amendment. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, centered on eliminating injustice.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker’s political position is heavily oriented toward ensuring national security and public order through the activities of religious associations, supporting amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act (Bill 570 SE). This stance is policy-driven, underscoring the necessity of limiting foreign influence operations and the justification of war, which poses a threat to the Republic of Estonia. Furthermore, the focus includes issues concerning the impact on the voter base related to the suffrage of stateless persons and citizens of allied nations.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance centers on trusting security agencies and the adequacy of existing legislation (the State Border Act) for closing the border. The approach is rather conservative, stressing that the relevant authorities understand the situation best and that legislative amendments are unnecessary. The speaker is skeptical about creating new bureaucracy and indirectly points to deficiencies in the government's economic decision-making.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses on the rational use of state resources and the enhancement of border control. The speaker strongly supports transferring the investigative jurisdiction for sanctions-related crimes from the Security Police (KAPO) to the Tax and Customs Board, in order to free up KAPO resources for strategic issues and other criminal matters. The stance is clearly policy-driven and efficiency-focused, emphasizing that KAPO should not have to deal with violations related to "a pack of cigarettes or a bottle of cognac."
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The political position is firmly focused on strengthening democracy and increasing transparency in political party funding. The speaker also advocates for guaranteeing fundamental rights by eliminating financial barriers to accessing the courts, thereby emphasizing the values of justice and equality. Support for the party funding draft legislation is justified as a step in the right direction, notwithstanding its deficiencies.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the government’s performance and the Ministry of Climate’s failure to present the necessary calculations for energy (including nuclear energy) decision-making. The speaker also notes the recurring issue of foreign labor within the context of solving Estonia’s demographic crisis. A strong emphasis is maintained on streamlining agencies and demanding efficiency, which suggests a performance-based political framework.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is centered on national security and preventing hostile foreign influence operations channeled through religious associations. The speaker strongly supports the draft legislation, stressing the necessity of separating faith from politics and protecting believers from the political interests of Patriarch Kirill. His argument is strongly value-based and framed primarily around security concerns, emphasizing that the law applies equally to all faiths.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong coalition politician who defends the Social Democrats’ work in government during this "extremely challenging time," stressing the importance of statesmanship when making compromises. He supports implementing a bank tax, though he criticizes the delay in doing so, and highlights key social democratic principles like the care reform and pension indexation. His political framework is heavily results-oriented: what matters is what can actually be achieved within the coalition, not what is merely promised rhetorically while in opposition.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
As a representative of the Social Democrats, the speaker strongly supports the reform of criminal procedure, which aims to make the judicial system faster, more efficient, and fairer. This political position is geared toward ensuring the objectives of justice, emphasizing that financial savings must not outweigh the infringement of the public sense of justice, particularly concerning the early release of foreign inmates. The approach is distinctly policy-based, focusing on procedural details and the system's overall functionality.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The most crucial topic is the high cost of food and the proposals for VAT reduction. The speaker strongly opposes the opposition's (EKRE) draft bill, considering it irresponsible and poorly executed, but affirms the Social Democrats' concern about food prices and supports a systematic and targeted analysis of VAT reduction. The political position is pro-coalition, emphasizing a comprehensive and fiscally responsible approach.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker defends the coalition’s budget decisions and cuts, stressing the necessity of making unpopular choices to consolidate the state budget. The primary political focus is on the justice sector, specifically the stricter handling of juvenile crime and improving the efficiency of the legal system. These positions are strongly value-based, underscoring the need to meet society’s expectations for justice and security.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is moderately supportive of transposing the European Union directive on consumer protection, emphasizing its dual objectives: protecting consumers and establishing consumer associations. It stresses the necessity of adapting the EU's objectives to the Estonian cultural context, where consumer associations are scarce, meaning the state's right of representation must be maintained. The standpoint is clearly policy-driven, focusing on the practical aspects of implementing the law.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the draft constitutional amendment concerning suffrage in local elections, driven by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. The speaker supports restricting the voting rights of citizens of aggressor states but firmly opposes revoking the electoral rights of holders of the gray passport (stateless residents), stressing legal certainty and integration. This position is based on rationality, legal correctness, and the search for compromise, rather than emotion. The goal is to establish a citizenship requirement, not a restriction based on nationality.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The political stance centers on improving the availability of procedural assistance, offering strong support for Draft Bill 493, which accounts for individuals' essential living expenses (food, medicine, communication, hygiene) during civil court proceedings. This position is driven by the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align current legislation with the Constitution, thereby emphasizing social justice within the legal system. The overall framing is distinctly policy- and procedure-centric, highlighting the necessity of the proposed legislative amendment.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance heavily focuses on national security and the prohibition of symbols of aggression (Z, hammer and sickle). The speaker firmly supports the existing regulation (§ 151¹) and opposes its repeal, stressing that Russian aggression against Ukraine remains an ongoing threat. This position is policy-driven, highlighting the necessity of protecting the Estonian national sentiment and preventing public displays by Putin supporters. He criticizes the opposition for appealing to nationalism, while simultaneously making no apologies for his own Estonian patriotism.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is focused on the procedural correctness of the legislation and defining the scope of the bill's content. The speaker expresses concern that the debate has strayed from the subject matter of the bill handled by the Legal Committee (restrictions on property owners' data) toward economic issues (tax burden, electricity supply). Strict adherence is maintained to the policy- and procedure-based framework.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly supports the amendments to the Land Register Act, the primary goal of which is to enhance data protection for private individuals, particularly security officials (judges, prosecutors). The political stance is focused on balancing privacy and security, while simultaneously guaranteeing legitimate access for specific professional groups. The approach is clearly grounded in policy and regulation.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance is one of strong opposition to Mart Maastik's draft legislation concerning the granting of procedural permission for applications seeking the review of court decisions, particularly those related to the period before 2006. This position is principled, underscoring the critical importance of legal certainty and the potential unconstitutionality of the proposed bill. Furthermore, the stance is heavily grounded in policy and procedure, relying on the comprehensive negative opinion issued by the Ministry of Justice.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on an administrative change being implemented under the purview of the Ministry of Justice, concerning the provision of services for individuals sentenced to detention (arrest) at Tallinn Prison. The speaker supports moving forward with the draft legislation, stressing its expediency and the consensus reached by the committee. Their role is procedural, concentrating on the specifics of policy implementation.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position strongly advocates for social protection, particularly concerning the preservation of the parental benefit period, and firmly opposes any idea of reducing it. The speaker emphasizes the Social Democrats' role in swiftly rejecting this undesirable alternative. The focus is policy-based, centering on the strength and resilience of social support mechanisms.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The most crucial issue is the implementation and clarity of the Child Protection Act, specifically regarding lifelong restrictions placed on individuals with criminal convictions (such as for pedophilia) when working with children. The speaker strongly advocates for the discussion and review of this matter to prevent misinterpretations of the draft legislation. The political framework is clearly policy- and value-driven, focusing on child safety.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is policy-based, focusing on the elimination of market failures in regional policy, particularly in supporting job creation and the initiation of new businesses. Another important topic is the enhancement of security and legal proceedings, where changing the procedure for processing sanctions is supported, considering this highly sensible for alleviating the workload of the Security Police.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on issues concerning the operation of the justice system and the guarantee of fairness, particularly the worry regarding the risk of wrongful conviction. He/She voiced concern over a foreboding statement included in the Chancellor of Justice's report, suggesting systemic injustice. This stance is value-driven and emphasizes institutional accountability.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is heavily focused on strengthening internal and external security, responding to new threats such as artificial intelligence, drones, and the weaponization of migration. The speaker strongly supports the creation of a crisis reserve, the complete build-out of the eastern border coupled with an anti-drone system, and demands competitive salaries for security personnel. The overall focus is directed toward improving the nation's readiness and resilience.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political stance is strongly consumer-focused, stressing the necessity of protecting individuals from financial sector risks, particularly those associated with high interest margins and unsecured consumer loans. The speaker firmly backs the establishment of a financial ombudsman and identifies as a Social Democrat. The primary focus is on social responsibility and avoiding the debt trap, suggesting an approach rooted in both values and specific policy.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position centers on foreign policy, particularly the sharp change in relations between Estonia and Georgia. The speaker is critical of the current government's action (the adoption of a statement), which seems to contradict the historical friendship. The position is aimed at demanding an explanation for why it was necessary to adopt a statement critical of the Georgian government.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on ensuring the rule of law and constitutionality, especially concerning the accessibility of legal aid for people with disabilities and those facing financial hardship. Also important is the practicality of coastal protection and the implementation of environmental restrictions. A moderate, procedural line is maintained, emphasizing the details of the Legal Committee's discussion and risk mitigation.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on national debt and fiscal discipline, drawing attention to the public's failure to grasp the consequences of sovereign debt when compared to a personal mortgage. The speaker voices concern over the prevailing attitude that massive debt isn't an issue, and seeks clarification regarding the long-term impacts of state debt, using Greece as a case study.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker addresses two crucial issues: land tax and nuclear energy. Concerning the land tax, he criticizes previous governments for their failure to conduct regular land valuations, which resulted in the current painful hike. Regarding nuclear energy, he stresses the necessity of completing analyses and studies before offering political support, criticizing the draft bill’s backward and illogical approach.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political stance is heavily centered on boosting Estonia's competitiveness and fostering economic growth, framed within a performance-based approach. Two primary constraints are highlighted: the necessity of priority infrastructure investment (such as Rail Baltic) and the review of laws and regulations that restrict the development of the defense industry. The speaker is actively seeking solutions, posing the question of which investment or legislative amendment should be the nation's priority.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position in this case is procedural and policy-based, focusing on advancing the work of the Social Affairs Committee concerning the special welfare bill. He/She supports improving the availability of the service and reducing the number of care recipients to six people, while simultaneously emphasizing the need to resolve the issues of staff shortages and wages. These positions are aimed at strengthening the quality of social services and state regulation.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position strongly focuses on protecting the principles of the rule of law and preventing social exclusion, while firmly supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to guarantee access to a bank account for all individuals. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of creating affordable mechanisms to protect people's rights against financial institutions, prioritizing social justice and the accessibility of legal protection. The political framework is robustly value-based and policy-centric.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the continuation and development of the e-voting system, emphasizing its positive impact on voter turnout. The primary focus is on defending the legitimacy of the elections, countering criticism that, in their view, is politically motivated and threatens democracy. The stance is robustly policy- and results-based, utilizing historical data to demonstrate the system's security.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly value-based and focuses on protecting Estonia's security against the ideology of the 'Russian World' (Vene maailm). The speaker emphasizes that tacit approval of the expansion of Russia's sphere of influence poses a security threat to Estonia. This position is aimed at supporting a specific parliamentary proposal related to this ideological threat.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed towards strategic energy decision-making, emphasizing that political indecision stems from the lack of clear-cut, black-and-white solutions. The speaker supports positive outcomes (jobs, funding, energy supply) but insists on a thorough analysis of alternatives and a careful consideration of their costs before any final decision is made. The stance is moderately cautious and procedure-based, stressing the necessity of deliberately seeing the process through to the end.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position strongly supports the government’s social and healthcare policies, highlighting flexibility and the importance of caring for every individual as Estonia’s key advantage. The speaker repeatedly commends the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister Riina Sikkut, which suggests either coalition support or a constructive working relationship. Furthermore, they view cultural success (Eurovision) as a significant impetus for the tourism and entertainment sectors. Policy development emphasizes a value-based and results-oriented approach.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political emphasis is on the effectiveness of government action, particularly in attracting investments, where concerns are being raised about Estonia lagging behind Latvia. The main political topic is the long-term planning of the labor market and aligning it with future needs. This is primarily a performance-oriented stance that demands proactive intervention from the state.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most significant problem is considered to be the underfunding of healthcare and the resulting difficulty in accessing medical care, with strong emphasis placed on health being the greatest asset. The political attitude supports systemic changes, demanding that the state take a stronger hand in directing hospitals and doctors. This indicates an approach rooted in policy and core values.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to restrictions concerning the participation of electoral alliances and independent candidates in local elections. The speaker emphasizes a fundamental trust in the decision-making capacity of the Estonian people, asking why their freedom of choice should be taken away. Furthermore, he/she expresses skepticism regarding the stability and reliability of Estonian political parties, citing recent surveys. This constitutes strong support for the people's right to self-determination at the local level.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position centers on supporting state flexibility and the efficient management of projects to prevent the waste of taxpayer money and avoid drawn-out sagas (such as the ERR building project). The speaker also supports a direction that calls into question all cooperation and agreements with Russia, emphasizing the security situation following the invasion of Ukraine. This approach is strongly results-oriented, criticizing previously inadequate conduct.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly in favor of supporting Ukraine and providing military aid, emphasizing that this is everyone's obligation. In addition to military aid, the speaker stresses the need to focus on humanitarian aid, particularly support for children and mental health. The speech is strongly value-driven, highlighting humanity and the gravity of the situation.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker's main political position is strong support for greater solidarity and taxation within the banking sector, aimed at channeling temporary excess profits back into society. He is critical of high loan interest rates coupled with low deposit interest rates, viewing this as a matter of social justice. Although he supports the idea of a bank tax (an initiative by the Social Democrats), he opposes the specific bill currently under discussion, arguing that it would result in erratic state tax policy and jeopardize financial stability. Furthermore, he is wary of real estate acquisition by individuals originating from beyond the eastern border, citing security considerations.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance centers on the challenges of restructuring the education network, highlighting the conflict between the fundamental bottom-up principle and the national desire for reform. The speaker is moderately critical of the current approach, questioning whether the state should adopt a stronger line, citing the advantages of centralization observed in other countries. This position is clearly policy-driven, focusing specifically on the efficiency of the administrative model.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed at the practical implementation of the draft law within the healthcare sector, specifically concerning the procedures for registering a child. The speaker supports the bill's objective but emphasizes the necessity of clarifying the temporal framework for medical intervention (the phrase "a certain time"). The approach is rather policy-based and pragmatic, concentrating on procedural logic and public health security.