By Months: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

Total Months: 15

Fully Profiled: 15

09.2025

2 Speeches

The legislative focus is on supporting the draft bill to amend the Police and Border Guard Act, which establishes a clear legal basis for the use of license plate recognition cameras. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, stressing its role in ensuring legislative clarity, enhancing security, and preventing crime.
06.2025

4 Speeches

The primary legislative priority is supporting the comprehensive tax reform bill, which is linked to securing long-term funding for defense capabilities and simplifying the tax system. The speaker is taking on the role of a proponent, underscoring the government’s existing decisions concerning the reduction of bureaucracy and the increase of foreign labor quotas. Additionally, attention is being focused on the timeline for the ethical and practical adoption of artificial intelligence in the work of judges.
05.2025

5 Speeches

The legislative focus is directed towards bills aimed at improving the business environment, specifically those that reduce bureaucracy and regulate participation in public procurement. The speaker is actively engaging with the procedural aspects of lawmaking, inquiring about the accountability of committees and the plans for drafting amendments.
04.2025

3 Speeches

The legislative focus is aimed at overseeing the implementation of existing laws (such as the car tax) and strengthening the security of the election law (e-elections). It primarily functions as a supervisor, gathering data on the impact of previous court cases and legislation.
03.2025

1 Speeches

The legislative focus is on processing the proposal concerning border security and defining Parliament's role in that process. The speaker is primarily scrutinizing the content and procedure of the proposal, rather than acting as an initiator or supporter.
02.2025

9 Speeches

Legislative focus centered on strong opposition to the Centre Party's draft bill for a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector, arguing that it was neither based on analysis nor served the interests of the Estonian people. Furthermore, the speaker, acting as a representative of the Foreign Affairs Committee, participated in the handling and support of the draft decision concerning the amendment of the Estonian delegation to the Baltic Assembly.
12.2024

1 Speeches

The legislative focus centers on the opposition to a draft bill concerning the procedural organization of the Riigikogu, the aim of which is to improve the quality of the parliament's work. The speaker is a strong opponent of the specific measure (personal aides) and emphasizes the importance of studying international practice.
11.2024

1 Speeches

The main legislative focus is supporting a specific bill and explaining its objectives (justice, security) to the public. The speaker is an active supporter and defender of the bill.
10.2024

1 Speeches

The legislative priority is supporting the parental benefit bill, which reduces the benefit ceiling and eliminates the reduction of the benefit when employment income is earned. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and considers it a crucial support measure for many parents.
09.2024

3 Speeches

The primary legislative focus centers on the proceedings of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 491, which addresses changes to the composition of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The speaker, acting as a representative of the lead committee, is an active initiator and proponent of the draft. He is chairing the first reading procedure and will direct it toward the final vote.
06.2024

3 Speeches

There are no direct legislative priorities, as these are issues directed at officials. The focus is on monitoring policy and ensuring the protection of certain social groups (spouses of foreign service personnel).
05.2024

3 Speeches

The legislative focus is on the mechanisms for implementing and overseeing existing or soon-to-be-enforced legislation. Specifically, inquiries are being made into how compliance with childcare facility standards will be monitored after the law takes effect, and what the repercussions of political statements are for the operations of churches.
03.2024

1 Speeches

The focus is on government action plans and data collection, rather than initiating specific legislative bills. The speaker is acting as an information seeker and a problem-raiser, demanding plans from the Minister of Health to improve the situation.
02.2024

5 Speeches

The legislative focus is directed toward supporting and processing the Riigikogu statement, "On the Return of Children Deported by Russia to Ukraine," with the individual acting as the representative of the leading committee. He/She consensually supports the adoption of the draft resolution during the final vote. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of moving forward with the enlargement of the European Union and reforming global organizations.
01.2024

2 Speeches

The legislative focus centers on monitoring parliamentary procedures (a question regarding the Bronze Soldier bill) and clarifying the government's science policy priorities. The speaker operates as an active questioner and overseer, rather than as an initiator of legislation.