By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

The speaker is opposed to the draft legislation stemming from European directives (biofuels) and government tax increases (VAT). He stresses that when drafting laws, the focus must be on the needs of the people, not the demands of the ministry or Europe, and criticizes the ministry's failure to calculate the impact of these bills on the public.

Insufficient data. (The speaker is focusing on criticizing existing policies and government decisions, rather than presenting or supporting specific bills or amendments.)

He/She primarily acts as an opponent and critic of draft legislation, centering attention on three key themes: the regulation of gender balance on the boards of listed companies (which is strongly opposed and viewed as over-regulation), nature conservation restrictions affecting private forests (seen as a violation of the constitution), and the Aviation Safety Act (which is utilized to criticize opponents). Attention is also paid to procedural issues regarding the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules.

The legislative focus is centered on criticizing the negative consequences of the current care reform, as well as the inaction of law enforcement agencies (specifically the prosecutor’s office) when investigating crimes in nursing homes. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the reform and demands that accountability be established and penalties applied.

The focus is on the oversight of legislation and setting the direction of criminal policy, particularly concerning the appointment of the Prosecutor General. The objective is to ensure that criminal policy does not begin to restrict freedom of speech, which suggests an oversight role rather than an initiating role.

The legislative focus centers on opposing the government’s tax policy, particularly concerning the repeal of the security tax and the Reform Party’s tax hikes as a whole. A draft bill is supported, which aims to lower excise duties and taxes, even slightly, to alleviate the burden on the people.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at opposing the proposed car tax, primarily by emphasizing its inefficient collection methods and the resulting economic damage. Significant emphasis is also being placed on protecting the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the rights of its members from disparagement by ministers, particularly concerning the methodology used when submitting questions.

The focus is on analyzing the entry into force of the directive concerning the Competition Authority and its impact on consumer protection. An important legislative priority is also reintroducing the VAT reduction bills to the Riigikogu, provided the directive offers the necessary protective mechanisms to do so.