By Plenary Sessions: Andre Hanimägi

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in legislative procedures, particularly concerning the work of the leading committee (the Legal Affairs Committee) and the handling of proposed amendments. This expertise is profound in the areas of canon law, freedom of religion, and constitutional nuances, referencing the positions of theologians (Rohtmets, Tölpt) and experts from the Ministry of the Interior, as well as canonical issues. Separate emphasis is placed on establishing legal clarity in the wording of the draft law.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of legislation and procedure, particularly concerning the State Border Act and the jurisdiction of security authorities. This expertise is confirmed by a reference to discussions held in the Legal Affairs Committee and by the speaker's designation as the chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee. He/She emphasizes that the border can be closed even today, and this can be done very quickly, based on threat assessments.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise in legislative procedures, especially regarding the work of the Legal Committee and the handling of amendments. He/She masters the technical terminology concerning the investigative jurisdiction of sanction crimes, surveillance powers (e.g., telephone wiretapping, police agent), and the delimitation of competence between agencies (KAPO, MTA). He/She is able to describe the development of the draft bill in detail, including the disappearance of the threshold (10,000 euros) and the resulting legal errors.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in legislative procedures, accurately detailing the work of the Legal Affairs Committee, voting results, and technical amendments (e.g., the necessity for implementing provisions). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the specifics of the Code of Civil Procedure and the provision of legal aid, as well as the complex regulations governing the supervision of political party financing (ERJK).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the energy sector, referencing renewable energy targets (specifically, achieving parity between consumption and production by 2030) and the ongoing nuclear energy debate. They are also knowledgeable about administrative reform and the merging and splitting of government agencies, demanding that "calculations" be presented to justify political decisions.