By Plenary Sessions: Ando Kiviberg

The main legislative focus is on establishing the right to judicial review for procedural errors concerning visa decisions and the extension of residence permits. The speaker is a strong proponent and defender of this draft bill, emphasizing that it will significantly improve the legal framework and remedy a constitutional deficiency.

The legislative focus is currently on the draft waste management reform bill, which aims to abolish the waste transport monopoly and establish conditions for the market to genuinely operate. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and views it as a crucial step toward accommodating the public.

The main legislative priorities include severing foreign ties that threaten Estonia’s security (the Orthodox Church Law) and amending the Aliens Act to guarantee the right to judicial appeal in line with the requirements set by the European Court and the Supreme Court. He/She is acting as an active supporter and rapporteur during the processing of these draft bills.

The main legislative priority is the set of amendments related to streamlining court administration, which are currently pending in the Riigikogu. The speaker supports this lawmaking effort but emphasizes the need to resolve discrepancies concerning constitutionality that have arisen during the process.

The main legislative focus is on amendments to the Political Parties Act and enhancing the supervision of political party financing (Draft Bill 585 SE). The speaker conveys the committee's proposal to reject the alternative draft bill, which would have assigned oversight functions to the National Audit Office, while simultaneously supporting the processing of the government-initiated Draft Bill 585 SE.

The legislative focus is directed towards the ongoing environmental reforms: the water reform and the waste reform. Support is being given to granting local governments greater rights in organizing waste management procurements. The primary priority is streamlining the producer responsibility system in order to eliminate the oligopolistic position and reduce additional costs for citizens.