By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Hussar

There is no legislative focus; the speech concentrates on the internal conduct and traditions of the parliament. Past behavior is analyzed (attendance in the chamber, the election of the president), but no new legislative priorities are presented, nor are any proposals made regarding draft legislation.

The legislative focus is currently on the draft legislation aimed at reducing the expense compensation for members of the Riigikogu (Parliament), a bill which the speaker himself initiated and is spearheading. The objective is to ensure the law is adopted, generating savings while simultaneously preserving the Riigikogu's operational capacity. The speaker stresses that the adoption of this bill sends a message of shared sacrifice and consensus.

The legislative focus is centered on the draft bill's constitutional conformity and the technical requirements for its enactment. The speaker opposes this specific proposal, arguing it is legally defective, despite supporting its goal (making savings by cutting costs related to members of the Riigikogu).

The primary legislative focus is on amending the Riigikogu Member Status Act to reduce the maximum limit for expense allowances to 25% of the official salary. The speaker is the initiator and presenter of this cost-saving bill, stressing that the change will not impact the Riigikogu’s capacity to fulfill its constitutional duties.