By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Hussar

The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the President of the Republic Election Act (Bill 684), specifically to shift the deadlines for candidate submission earlier and to grant candidates the right to address the Riigikogu. The speaker is the originator of this initiative and stresses that these changes are part of a democracy package and must be adopted prior to next year’s presidential elections.

The legislative focus is directed toward completing and initiating proceedings for government-initiated draft legislation. Key topics include the first reading of Draft Act 683, which concerns amendments to the Planning Act and related legislation. The presenter is currently handling the completion of the first reading of Draft Act 701 and setting the deadline for submitting amendments.

A legislative focus is lacking; the emphasis is on clarifying the rules of parliamentary procedure and the regulations for conducting the session. The Speaker is engaged in maintaining institutional order.