By Plenary Sessions: Andre Hanimägi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.