By Plenary Sessions: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on exerting political pressure on the government through parliamentary inquiry to compel policymakers to address regional inequality and the energy deficit in Läänemaa. The objective is to formulate policies that will improve the economic environment, infrastructure, and the budgets of local municipalities.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is currently on holding the executive branch accountable via an interpellation concerning the bottlenecks in energy policy. The objective is to compel the government to find solutions for the energy capacity deficit that is hindering economic development.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on a bill restricting the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate, the aim of which is to sever the legal and administrative connection. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, noting that Parliament demonstrated flexibility by improving the draft in response to the President's criticism.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The focus is on the effectiveness of existing policies and the requirement to develop new policies aimed at narrowing regional disparities. Furthermore, the implementation of infrastructure projects linked to valid construction permits is being monitored, although information is lacking regarding specific legislative bills initiated by the speaker.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus centers on implementing the national defense policy and overseeing the government's activities. The priority involves the specifics of restoring defense capability, including the timeline, budget, and the engagement of partners.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on implementing judicial reform, emphasizing the need to preserve the independence and autonomy of judges. Also prioritized is improving the quality of lawmaking to prevent bills that conflict with the constitution, alongside demanding an action plan for reducing administrative burden. The need to value the staff of the parliament's legal service is emphasized.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on evaluating how a specific draft bill will affect local government procedures. The speaker acts as both a clarifier and a controller, demanding a detailed report on the proposed amendments regarding public discussion and the municipal council's right of veto.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
There is insufficient data. The focus is rather on criticizing the inaction of the executive branch and demanding concrete solutions (e.g., organizing ferry traffic, creating energy capacities), rather than initiating legislation.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative priority is ensuring the administrative independence of the Orthodox Church from the Moscow Patriarchate, citing security considerations. The speaker is a strong proponent and driving force behind the draft bill, emphasizing its national importance and its role in restoring historical justice. The goal is to amend the church's charter and structures to make them independent of Moscow.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on passing a bill aimed at removing the administration of the Moscow Patriarchate, a measure strongly backed by the Isamaa party to enhance security. Furthermore, the speaker points to a recent success concerning the constitutional amendment, which he also supported the passage of. He stresses that this bill establishes the necessary preconditions for improving the security environment.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The legislative focus is directed toward guiding long-term strategic policies (a 10–15 year energy portfolio) and major investments (such as a nuclear power plant). The speaker is acting as a critic and calling for a change in direction, emphasizing the need for a clearer and more understandable energy policy.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the constitution to ensure that the right to vote remains restricted solely to Estonian citizens. The speaker is a strong initiator and proponent of this amendment, insisting that the full measure be taken, rather than settling for the adoption of a partial or half-baked solution.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the repeal of the car tax, which the speaker's party has promised. Additionally, attention is being paid to the 2025 budget and related public transport funding issues, in order to assess whether the tax objectives have been met.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is active in the debate on the bill, supporting it as a means of exposing government shortcomings. His legislative focus is directed toward the rapid resolution of national defense capability gaps (drones, air defense) and mitigating the impact of the tax chaos on rural entrepreneurs. He is calling for studies into the effects of the tax chaos and agricultural subsidies.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The legislative focus is primarily on oversight and ensuring the implementation of existing budget decisions (20 million euros) and infrastructure projects. The priority is the realization of building permits and projects—not initiating new laws, but compelling the government to take action.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is on criticizing the government’s actions and demanding the fulfillment of existing political promises (the Haapsalu railway). The speaker is primarily taking on the role of an opponent, criticizing budget cuts and the creation of new positions, which they view as a waste of money.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on overseeing international financial decisions and mechanisms (ESM) and clarifying the details. This involves demanding control and accountability rather than presenting new legislative initiatives.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative concern is the 4.4 million euro budget cut to the judiciary, which the speaker objects to, arguing that it will render court proceedings less efficient. There is a demand to secure the necessary resources and social safeguards required to professionalize the court system, thereby shortening processing times and ensuring justice.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently directed at implementing the Citizenship Act and addressing potential loopholes regarding the revocation of citizenship in cases of anti-state activity. The speaker is acting more as a questioner and a seeker of legal clarity, although they note that the draft bill being discussed does not directly address their specific question.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at amending the Constitution to establish the principle that suffrage in local elections should be granted exclusively to citizens of the Republic of Estonia. Another crucial priority is the legally and practically clear definition of a security threat, which is necessary to prevent vague fear-mongering.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at opposing the government’s planned tax hikes (the packaging tax and the waste fee) and demanding a comprehensive list of these initiatives. Furthermore, there is a demand for the complete and swift resolution of the constitutional amendment, as well as clarity regarding legislative initiatives within the energy portfolio (specifically, the accelerated support for nuclear energy).
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing the draft state budget and criticizing its lack of transparency. The budget is viewed not as a tool for solving problems, but rather as a means of staying in power, with regional investments being deliberately concealed within it.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is restricting the voting rights of Russian citizens, for which the support of four political parties allegedly exists in parliament. The speaker is a strong proponent of this restriction and accuses the government of obstructing it.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative priority is the restriction of voting rights for Russian citizens. The speaker views this as a crucial matter of principle that has been hampered by the coalition. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the enforcement of laws governing the removal of symbols of aggression, with accusations leveled against the authorities for their inaction.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing the government’s proposed tax reform bill while supporting Isamaa’s alternative proposal, which aims to leave the existing tax bulge untouched. Supporting this bill is expected to save one billion euros over two years, funds that could then be allocated to financing healthcare and investments.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker refers to studies on the necessity of industry published in the Riigikogu Proceedings, demonstrating awareness of the parliament's research work. The primary focus is on demanding government action for the development of industry, rather than on initiating specific legislative bills.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on improving the quality of lawmaking, requiring ministries to strengthen their mechanisms for constitutional scrutiny. Furthermore, ensuring the stable funding of the Riigikogu Chancellery and boosting parliamentary capacity are priorities, aiming to counterbalance the ministries' high volume of legislative output (or: the ministries' 'law mill').
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is on clarifying the government’s legal stance and argumentation concerning the Tartu Peace Treaty. This involves exercising an oversight function directed at the government, not initiating or supporting specific pieces of legislation.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main legislative focus is the opposition to the ongoing draft bill related to the government's tax and fiscal policy. The speaker is an active opponent of the current legislative direction, which they believe will exacerbate the economic downturn.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is on holding the executive branch accountable and critically evaluating the government's action plan. The objective is to demand specific legislative or political measures to stimulate the economy and address the national defense funding shortfall.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the reading of the ongoing itemized draft bill and demanding its termination. The priority is comprehensive legislation that would help resolve major financial problems in social welfare and healthcare.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the deliberation of a specific bill concerning national defense, the viability of which has been confirmed by internal party experts. The speaker is a strong proponent of the initiative and is calling for its swift introduction before the Riigikogu (Parliament).
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is on the rejection of two government bills (SE 415 and SE 417) concerning the increase of fine units and state fees. There is a strong emphasis on the necessity of adhering to legislative quality requirements, particularly the execution of impact assessments, while accusing the Ministry of Justice of failing to comply with statutory obligations.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft bill related to the economic environment, with demands for its rejection and complete redrafting, citing that it generates inconsistencies and controversy. Furthermore, the government is being criticized for its slow pace in handling security-related legislation (specifically, the confiscation of Russian assets and voting rights).
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at monitoring the implementation of the policy directions promised in the coalition agreement concerning the improvement of local government revenue bases and the investment climate. The speaker acts as a critical monitor of the government's activities, demanding clarity in cabinet decisions and the advancement of policy.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative priority is restricting the voting rights of Russian citizens in local elections and rapidly introducing the corresponding legal amendments. Furthermore, there is a demand to toughen criminal law regarding the desecration of state symbols and in the context of security threats. The speaker is calling for the swift initiation of these changes.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The focus is on overseeing the executive power and demanding accountability regarding the delay in implementing the existing project. This is centered on oversight rather than the initiation of new legislation.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is placed on criticizing the government for its previous failures to act and the chaotic implementation of tax increases. Information regarding new legislative priorities is lacking; the focus is instead on opposing the government's current activities.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is opposition to the motor vehicle tax and criticism of the government's measures aimed at achieving budget balance. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current tax bills, which they argue are detrimental to the economic environment.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward oversight, utilizing an interpellation as a tool to hold the Minister of Culture accountable and to clarify the progress of the program. The priority is removing obstacles to existing infrastructure projects and achieving clarity.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the quality and process of law drafting, requiring the Ministry of Justice to withhold approval for inadequate legislative drafts. Furthermore, the necessity of granting Parliament additional competence to develop consolidated texts is stressed. Specifically, the need to prepare a new consolidated text of the Weapons Act is mentioned.