By Months: Raimond Kaljulaid
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government's activities and enhancing the transparency of the budget process. The speaker operates as a critical opposition figure, demanding answers and detailed analyses concerning the government's major policy decisions (such as the placement of offenders) and the overall quality of the budget submission.
09.2025
40 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is on strengthening oversight of the national defense sector (initiating an investigative committee) and the swift processing of the Population Protection Act (deadlines for shelters). He/She criticizes the Minister of Defense's delays in enforcing the implementing regulations of the Weapons Act, which stifled the development of the defense industry.
06.2025
7 Speeches
The legislative focus is on two draft bills: the amendment of the Riigikogu Member Status Act to require security vetting (as the initiator) and the suspension of proceedings for the Competition Act (strong opposition on procedural grounds). The priority is the integrity of lawmaking and national security.
05.2025
14 Speeches
The primary focus is on implementing the legislation required by the defense industry, serving as a strong opponent to the Defense Minister's delays in approving the implementing regulations of the Arms Act and establishing the defense industry park. Furthermore, he/she opposes the creation of the platform work model, arguing that it worsens the situation for workers.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on the national defense bill, which clarifies the rights of the Defense Forces. The speaker supports this bill as a necessary first step. The main priority, however, is ensuring that this legislation is followed by adequate funding from the executive branch and the development of naval capabilities, including the procurement of new vessels.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The focus is on the legislative branch's oversight of the executive branch, specifically by raising questions regarding the minutes of government sessions and the continuation of ministers in office. The aim is to inform the Riigikogu and the Estonian people about the actual state of the government. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned.
02.2025
15 Speeches
The speaker’s primary legislative priority is the swift resolution of issues concerning dangerous dogs, achieved by initiating a draft law that grants local governments the authority to carry out state supervision over pet ownership regulations, impose penalty payments (up to 6,400 euros), and seize the dog in cases of immediate danger. He/She is the initiator of the bill and stresses the necessity of a short implementation period.
01.2025
3 Speeches
It strongly supports enshrining defense spending in the foundations of security policy and allocating 1.6 billion euros for munitions. It is in opposition to the draft bill presented by Isamaa, considering it too thin, although it agrees with its general objective.
12.2024
8 Speeches
The key legislative focus is supporting the draft bill regarding Estonia's participation in JEF, which is viewed as being directly in Estonia's security interests. The speaker stressed the Riigikogu's right to revoke the mandate granted for overseeing the government's actions, should the need arise.
11.2024
9 Speeches
The primary legislative priorities include developing the Estonian defense industry (by reducing regulation), granting local municipalities the authority to prevent dog attacks, and amending the constitution to limit suffrage. He/She is an active initiator of draft legislation and a supporter of bills put forth by the lead committee (the National Defense Committee), stressing the need for swift and proper processing.
10.2024
9 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the security tax bill, which aims to fund the increase in defense spending to 3.4% of GDP. He is a strong proponent of this funding mechanism and actively participates in the debate surrounding it. Furthermore, significant attention is paid to adhering to the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and the session chair's duties in maintaining order, specifically by demanding a recess be called due to procedural violations.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are amendments to the Arms Act aimed at reducing bureaucracy for the defense industry, and a bill concerning comprehensive security that ensures the provision of vital services during a crisis. He is the leading rapporteur for these bills in the National Defense Committee and emphasizes that the committee has worked to reduce regulations for businesses.
07.2024
3 Speeches
The focus is on political accountability and clarifying past actions (a general political question directed at the Infrastructure Minister), rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently directed at clarifying regulations concerning civil protection and vital services, as well as modernizing the Traffic Act. He/She actively supports amendments that ensure the safety of light traffic participants and cycling enthusiasts by making a 1.5-meter passing distance mandatory. He/She is acting in a supporting role, emphasizing the importance of proper procedure and timing.
05.2024
3 Speeches
The legislative focus is on supporting the education reform, passing an innovative security bill aimed at deterring Russia, and fundamentally supporting the change in the voting age while ensuring its further legislative progress. The speaker is a strong proponent of these bills and a vocal advocate for the initiatives.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards the detailed scrutiny of draft bills related to the Income Tax Act and the special taxation regime for credit institutions. The speaker's objective is to ensure that the plenary assembly receives an overview of the taxation calculation formulas and the regulations currently in effect.