By Plenary Sessions: Jüri Jaanson
Total Sessions: 38
Fully Profiled: 38
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker, identifying as a colleague from the Centre Party, strongly backs the view that more affluent residents should willingly pay the value-added tax (VAT), including VAT on food. This political stance is value-driven, stressing social solidarity achieved through taxation and the funding of the nation's security priorities. The primary focus is guaranteeing the state's sustainability and providing support for those suffering hardship.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus centers on boosting economic growth and productivity. This involves emphasizing the optimization of labor resources, specifically by integrating individuals with reduced working capacity into the technology sector. Furthermore, concerns have been raised about the absence of a stable tax system and the constant changes being made to it in the Riigikogu. The overall approach is policy-driven, aiming to find legislative solutions for resource bottlenecks.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is on protecting Estonian assets (subsea cables) and probing the limits of the state's legal jurisdiction on the high seas. The speaker expresses concern regarding the "peculiar" ruling by the Finnish court and demands a clear vision for future protective measures from the government (specifically the Ministry of Justice). This stance is strongly oriented toward political and security concerns.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker offers cautious support for the budget, stressing its critical importance as a defense budget given the ongoing war in Europe. He/She supports eliminating the tax bracket adjustment (or "tax hump") and lowering taxes to boost net incomes, but raises concerns regarding the sustainability of culture and sports due to the resulting drop in the revenue base.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is defensive and procedural, focusing on distinguishing between substantive and technical procedure when addressing the Speaker of the parliamentary session. The speaker defends the government against the opposition's disparagement, emphasizing a value-based approach to language use. The stance is strongly opposed to the opposition's rhetoric.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
A strong focus on social inclusion and the reduction of marginalization, which is addressed through the development of accessibility. The political stance is policy-based, emphasizing the need to improve the state of accessibility concerning public services and housing, notwithstanding previously adopted legislation. The position is moderately critical regarding the speed and effectiveness of implementation.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position heavily focuses on the procedural integrity and transparency of the Riigikogu. The speaker is skeptical of political delay tactics, questioning the justification for the mass absence of the EKRE faction. They also demand clarity regarding the schedule for debating draft legislation, especially in the context of overnight sessions, emphasizing the efficiency of parliamentary procedure.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is currently on refining the details of the draft bill, particularly regarding the organization of sporting events and the precise definition of security risk. The speaker is demanding clarity on how the term "traffic reorganization" should be interpreted, specifically asking whether it encompasses both land and water traffic. Furthermore, significant attention is being paid to ensuring the procedural correctness of the Riigikogu session, with criticism directed at the inherent unfairness of the system used for reading out questions.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is currently on the competence and functioning of the judicial system regarding sports-related issues. Questions are being raised about judicial confidence and the impact of sports arbitration rulings, which suggests an interest in the system's overall efficiency and specialization. The approach seems to be primarily focused on performance metrics and policy implementation.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on developing renewable energy and reducing bureaucracy, thereby supporting the acceleration of the green transition in a competitive manner. The speaker opposes expanding regulations on renewable energy (such as the requirement for an integrated permit), arguing that this would run counter to the goals of energy supply security and the green transition. He/She emphasizes strong cooperation between communities and developers and trusts the studies conducted by state institutions (the Health Board).
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the practical impact and implementation costs of the bill, especially concerning the transposition of the European directive. The speaker acknowledges the significance of the draft legislation but stresses the need for clarification regarding how it will affect the parties involved in settlements and what the associated IT development costs will be. The political framework is primarily policy- and results-driven, concentrating on the regulation's actual real-world impact.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The most prominent topic is climate policy and the justification for the carbon quota system. The presenter questions the real purpose of the quotas if the existence of anthropogenic climate change is not acknowledged, which suggests a value-based approach to the foundations of policy. The stance is moderately skeptical regarding the current regulation if the underlying scientific premise is one of denial.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on the negative acoustic impact associated with wind turbines and its serious consequences for human health, including the abandonment of homes. Emphasis is placed on the need for adequate measurement methodology and the lack of institutional resistance (the Doctors' Association) to these health hazards. The position is strongly policy- and value-driven, stressing the protection of human health.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is strong political support for the draft bill under discussion, which is viewed as a very clear step forward for societal development. The focus is policy-driven, concentrating on the technical and substantive issues of the law's implementation, specifically regarding the long period until its entry into force and the validity of declarations of intent made by unconscious individuals.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly procedural and performance-focused, expressing disappointment regarding the joint reporting of the culture and sports sectors. The speaker advocates for the separate and more thorough treatment of the sports sector, arguing that under the current system, it is neglected compared to culture. They demand the restoration of the previous practice, where the minister discussed these topics separately here once a year.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position centers on the clarity of gender designation in official documents, questioning whether the basis should be an individual's self-declaration or the first digit of their personal identification code. A moderate, policy-driven approach is maintained, with the aim of settling controversies and achieving official clarity. The position is value-based, emphasizing the importance of official data when determining gender affiliation.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly in favor of the draft legislation, emphasizing its alignment with the new government’s strategic objectives: reducing bureaucracy and increasing the efficiency of public administration. The stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, also highlighting its contribution to improving the constitutional order. The speaker represents the Reform Party and confirms the coalition’s support for the bill.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is clearly supportive of the specific draft bill, which is viewed as stemming from practical necessity and is considered very sound. The focus is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring employee protection during investigations into sanctions violations, while simultaneously preventing malicious reporting. This stance is strongly supportive, as the bill must absolutely be adopted into law.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial topic is the management of state borders and their potential closure. The speaker opposes the proposal to close the borders, stressing that this is an extreme decision requiring a deliberate assessment and a clearer picture from the Government of the Republic. The political framework is results-oriented, focusing on the government's competence and the availability of information.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main political position is strong support for reducing bureaucracy, particularly in the processing of permits for drilling boreholes and construction permits. The focus is on simplifying administrative procedures by eliminating the redundant oversight of the Environmental Board and granting greater authority to local municipalities. This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing the establishment of legal clarity and the shortening of processing times.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is centered on a serious, long-term social problem. To address this, state support and incentive measures are being sought to encourage families to have children. They maintain a pragmatic, policy-driven approach, expressing slight skepticism toward quick "magic bullet" solutions. This stance underscores the necessity of comprehensive analysis and a solutions-oriented methodology.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial topics are economic growth and security, which are considered the foundation for success across various sectors (including increasing birth rates and sports). The political focus is results-oriented, centered on determining the efficiency and added value of the work performed by the government's economic cabinet. The overall policy direction is supporting the streamlining of economic development.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is centered on questioning the expediency and effectiveness of the parliamentary investigative committee concerning the cessation of Nordica's activities. The speaker admits that Nordica ceasing operations is regrettable, but emphasizes that the correctness of past decisions changes over time, referencing the Estonian Conservative People's Party's involvement in earlier support decisions. The position adopted is primarily procedural and results-based, asking what specific outcome the committee should achieve and how that result could be leveraged.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The political focus is on reducing the dropout rate of children from sports after the age of 13 and ensuring the safety of physical activity, which is considered important in the context of public health and birth rates. Although elite sports emphasize the athlete's will to self-transcendence, state support functions are backed, such as the analysis of salary support for coaches and the establishment of a sports facilities fund. Bureaucracy that hinders sports activities is also sharply criticized. The political framework is therefore rather value-based (will, self-realization) and policy-based (funding, integration into the education system).
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily concentrated on the security and safety of the Baltic Sea region. The speaker advocates for a reassessment of international maritime law to restrict the free movement of Russia’s shadow fleet and other dangerous vessels (such as those from China), especially given the risk of cable cutting. This stance is strongly value-driven, emphasizing national and regional security.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The political stance centers on expanding suffrage in local elections, challenging the current restriction limiting the vote solely to Estonian and EU citizens. The speaker raises a value-based question regarding whether citizens of allied nations (such as NATO countries, including the US and Canada) should be included in local government elections. This position aims to increase inclusion, drawing upon international alliance relationships.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker moderately supports the policy of adjusting age limits and the resulting fiscal savings, stressing that this is only justifiable if the savings are directed toward increasing social benefits for children with disabilities. The political focus remains on the targeted use of social expenditures and ensuring legal certainty during the transition period. This position is policy-driven and conditional.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is policy-specific: the new law/regulation is moderately supported ("necessary and awaited"), but immediate emphasis is placed on the financial oversight and budgeting of its implementation. This position is geared toward controlling the government's activities and budget execution.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is split between procedural issues and environmental legislation. Procedurally, the speaker demands strict adherence to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, criticizing the submission of "machine-gun style" questions. Substantively, he supports amendments to the Building and Water Acts, which are aimed at reducing bureaucracy and increasing the role of local governments.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is currently on national defense and the specific duties of the Estonian Defence Forces. The speaker stresses the paramount importance of defending Estonia and points to the limited resources available for foreign missions. He/She seeks clarification regarding the strategic plans held by the government and Defence Forces leadership concerning potential participation in the war in Ukraine or other crisis zones. This stance is centered on policy and strategy, underscoring the priority of homeland defense.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on climate change and Estonia's role in international efforts. A choice is put forward: should Estonia remain cautious, or should it set an example and become an advocate? This implicitly favors the more ambitious direction. The main focus is on policy development within the Riigikogu and the Environmental Committee. The position strongly advocates for the advancement of environmental policy.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly procedural, emphasizing strict adherence to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, especially concerning matters related to the second reading. The speaker voiced concern over the blurring of the session's focus and topics (the Arms Act versus the State Budget Act) and criticized the posing of personal questions to the rapporteur. These viewpoints are based primarily on order and rules, rather than on values or substance.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The most important issue is the war in Ukraine and its impact on European Union policy. The political stance is geared toward increasing support for Ukraine, based on an analysis of economic risk. The speaker stresses that the potential effect of a Russian victory would be many times greater for Europe than the cost of the current support.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on the principles of the rule of law, strongly advocating for the establishment of retroactive review of court decisions in justified circumstances. The speaker stresses that the principle of legal certainty is not absolute, and it is the duty of the legislature to enable the independent judicial system to conduct legitimate proceedings. This position is personal and deviates from the official stance of the speaker’s parliamentary faction.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The political focus is on highlighting the conflict between the child protection law and the equal treatment act. The speaker is moderately critical of the draft bill, which puts businesses in an awkward position by forcing them to hire potentially dangerous individuals. Emphasis is placed on solving practical implementation issues and avoiding the law's unintended consequences.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently on the practical implementation of new regulations and public awareness campaigns, particularly regarding the disposal of used vehicles and the environmental tax. The speaker raises concerns about the system's logistical readiness and whether citizens are being sufficiently informed about their forthcoming duties. The overall approach is more procedural and results-based, centering on the policy's feasibility.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward legislative procedures and the clarity of laws, emphasizing the relationship between draft legislation and explanatory memoranda within the state's law-making process. From a values perspective, the speaker supports highlighting the role of sports in youth development, deeming this an important issue.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The most prominent position is a strong, value-based commitment to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional order, which is expressed through the taking of an oath. The political stance is currently framed more by the fulfillment of duty and loyalty rather than by specific political issues. The position is strongly supportive of the state’s institutional order.