By Months: Raimond Kaljulaid
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
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.