By Months: Annely Akkermann
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
48 Speeches
Focus is placed on processing amendments to the State Budget Act and the Excise Duty Act, emphasizing the importance of meeting procedural requirements. It addresses the redistribution of Cultural Endowment funding and the cancellation of the planned alcohol excise duty increase. Furthermore, it closely monitors budget execution and the utilization of remaining funds, requiring more precise explanations from the ministers.
11.2024
61 Speeches
The focus was primarily on the processing of state budget legislation, leading discussions on the 2024 and 2025 budget drafts. It also addressed amendments to the Income Tax Act, particularly the postponement of abolishing the tax bulge. The need to refine the activity-based budgeting system for the 2026 budget was emphasized. Plans were mentioned to make the presentation of the budget more transparent.
10.2024
16 Speeches
Concentrates intensely on the processing of budget and tax bills, serving as the representative of the lead committee. Handles amendments to the Income Tax Act, the postponement of the elimination of the tax hump, and the adoption of the 2025 state budget. Stresses adherence to procedural deadlines and compliance with the committee's rules of procedure. Demonstrates a systematic approach to legislative processing.
09.2024
5 Speeches
It focuses on tax legislation and the oversight issues of the National Audit Office. It addresses the procedural aspects of handling draft legislation and provides committee recommendations for rejecting bills. It emphasizes the properness and thoroughness of the legislative process.
07.2024
52 Speeches
The speaker is intensely focused on the deliberation of the motor vehicle tax bill, overseeing its review within the Finance Committee. He is meticulously involved in analyzing and voting on amendments, as well as ensuring the constitutionality of the law. His legislative activity is aimed at resolving specific technical and legal issues encountered during the law-making process.
06.2024
69 Speeches
The focus is intensely on deliberating the motor vehicle tax law and the supplementary budget, which involves addressing 831 proposed amendments. It is also handling the appointment of members to the Bank of Estonia Council and organizing the work of the Finance Committee. Furthermore, it stresses the integrity of the legislative process and the critical need to comply with all requirements when submitting amendments.
05.2024
22 Speeches
Focuses on budget and finance legislation, overseeing the processing of draft legislation concerning raising teachers' salaries and amending the state budget. It addresses banking regulation issues, supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposals for amending anti-money laundering laws. It actively participates in the procedure for appointing a member of the Council of the Bank of Estonia. It emphasizes the necessity of accelerating lawmaking during a crisis situation.
04.2024
4 Speeches
Focuses on tax legislation, covering amendments to the Income Tax Act, the Taxation Procedure Act, and the Accounting Act. Actively addresses amendments to the State Budget Act and the coordination of legislative procedures. Highlights the transposition of European Union directives into Estonian law and issues related to retroactive effect.
03.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker will primarily focus in March on amending the State Budget Act, which aims to increase the budgetary autonomy of constitutional institutions. He/She will provide a detailed overview of the content of the amendment and the procedural steps involved. Furthermore, acting as a representative of the lead committee, he/she will address draft decisions concerning value-added tax (VAT).
02.2024
16 Speeches
It focuses primarily on addressing tax legislation and budgetary matters, having chaired discussions on several draft income tax and VAT laws. It supports the introduction of a motor vehicle tax aimed at achieving multifaceted objectives. Furthermore, it is actively involved in the appointment of members to the Council of the Bank of Estonia and the organization of the legislative process within the Finance Committee.
01.2024
80 Speeches
The focus is primarily on issues concerning tax legislation and budgetary policy, representing the views of the Finance Committee. It is actively involved in rejecting amendments to income tax, VAT, and excise duty laws initiated by EKRE. Furthermore, it participates in the procedure for appointing a member of the Council of the Bank of Estonia. Emphasis is placed on ensuring legislative quality and maintaining responsible fiscal policy.