By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main legislative priorities include introducing a bank tax (expected to generate €400–500 million) and repealing or easing the car tax, particularly concerning tax exemptions for disabled individuals and large families. They will also submit draft legislation for implementing a digital services levy and address procedural and organizational issues within the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), challenging decisions made by committees and the board.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The immediate legislative focus is the opposition to the supplementary budget, as it does not include any fundamental decisions aimed at reducing the social divide (e.g., lowering the VAT on food or increasing subsistence benefits). Furthermore, legislative clarity is demanded regarding the sums of money carried over by ministries before the new budget is deliberated, in order to ensure the transparency of public finances.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill concerning the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) data processing and highlighting its shortcomings. The priority is to ensure legislative transparency, prohibit the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence, and establish an obligation to inform individuals about the collection of their data during an investigation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current implementation of the draft bill.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is opposing the "Law on Simplified Taxation of Business Income" and obstructing its proceedings (by submitting a motion for termination). The speaker is an active opponent who questions the conformity between the draft bill’s title and its content.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward increasing the regulatory capacity of local governments in managing light traffic vehicles. The speaker is fundamentally a supporter, but raises important questions regarding the implementation of the law and the capacity of the Tallinn city government.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The primary legislative focus is opposing the supplementary budget bill and proposing its rejection. The long-term priority is forcing the Reform Party to make the principles of budget preparation more transparent so that the future coalition can save the economy.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the rejection of the government bill (the draft law on simplified taxation of business income), which makes the temporary security tax permanent. The speaker is an active opponent, proposing on behalf of the Centre Faction that the bill be rejected.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is on overseeing government activity and shifting budget priorities, demanding the reinstatement of infrastructure projects (Via Baltica) and the cancellation of benefits for the wealthy. The speaker is applying opposition pressure, utilizing an interpellation (formal inquiry) to demand clear plans from the government.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing a specific bill that involves cuts to unemployment benefits and training programs. The speaker is an active opponent who is urging that the bill be given the red light and rejected.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the ongoing social affairs bill, the objective of which is to halt its processing through a motion to discontinue. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, arguing that it harms various target groups and increases bureaucracy for local governments, all while simultaneously promising to reduce red tape.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act, which are now being debated in the Riigikogu. The speaker opposes the initiative, which proposes cutting benefits for specific vulnerable groups.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on legislative gaps and the absence of regulations, particularly in the field of new technologies (self-driving cars, drones), which hinders testing (for example, the insurance problem). The main priority is improving the efficiency of the legal system and modernizing digital services (eesti.ee), while criticizing the current government’s inaction regarding the introduction of necessary draft legislation.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on amending or repealing the proposed car tax bill. We are an active opponent, having submitted specific amendments and appealed to legal authorities. The priority is correcting this unsuccessful legislation to ensure it protects families with many children and people with disabilities, while also guaranteeing transparency in the legislative process.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed at a specific draft bill, the voting outcome of which (the vote in favor) and the internal committee opposition (two members voted against) are under discussion. The priority remains the transparency of the law-making process and the accountability of representatives during the vote.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is supporting the draft resolution on establishing a bank tax, which is considered a programmatic commitment of the Center Party. Additionally, priorities include lowering the VAT on food and opposing the car tax, emphasizing that these draft bills are part of the party's long-term plan, not mere publicity stunts.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main focus is on holding the government accountable, and there is support for the initiative to launch a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister. Furthermore, explanations are being sought regarding the negotiations and procedures connected to the no-confidence motion, which demonstrates an interest in how Parliament operates.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker opposes the government's policies and legislative decisions, specifically highlighting the failure to implement the bank tax—a measure they refer to as a "sacred cow." The priority should be increasing social benefits (livelihood support) and putting in place the necessary steps to halt the economic downturn.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on evaluating the performance of government activities and IT projects, alongside providing strategic direction. Priorities include restoring the reputation of the e-state, increasing AI investments, and appointing a clear product owner for digital development. Specific draft legislation was not mentioned.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward criticizing government decisions concerning the financing and execution of major projects (Tallinn Hospital, infrastructure). Furthermore, the impact of sick leave regulations on public health and the economy is being debated, but specific bills are not mentioned.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at increasing government accountability and fiscal discipline. The speaker supports a draft bill that would tie ministers' salaries directly to economic performance, and further proposes cutting the expenses of the Riigikogu Board (drivers, advisors) in order to balance the state budget.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The politician's primary focus is the fierce opposition to the government's state budget and tax policy (including VAT, income tax, car tax, and security tax), which they label a "tax orgy" and unsystematic activity during an economic recession. As alternative priorities, they highlight reducing the public sector to save 300 million euros and implementing a bank tax to generate 400 million euros, while simultaneously criticizing the tax concessions granted to banks. The politician is a strong opposition voice, criticizing the government's continued economic trajectory.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus centers on amendments to the state budget and the basic budget law, measures which the speaker strongly opposes because they increase the authority of the ministers. Significant emphasis is also placed on adhering to parliamentary procedure and democratic principles, as well as holding ministers accountable before the committee.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the critical analysis of the draft constitutional amendment, particularly concerning suffrage and security aspects. Furthermore, attention is directed toward the transparency of the legislator's intent and the discussions held by the Constitutional Committee, as well as the justifications underpinning the changes to qualification requirements for specific posts (the Kasemets context). The speaker operates as a critical interrogator and monitor of the proceedings.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the working procedures of the Riigikogu, requiring that all proposed amendments reach the floor so that members of parliament can independently assess their constitutionality. The speaker is an advocate for these procedural changes and a critic of the draft legislation.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the bill to lower the VAT on foodstuffs (to 5%), the funding source for which has been proposed as the bank tax bill. Furthermore, they support the creation of an investigative committee for Rail Baltic to ensure the realistic completion of the project. They criticize the inability of the Riigikogu committees to process important bills in a timely manner.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable and analyzing policy by submitting formal questions to the minister. The objective is to gain clarity regarding the state's plans and conclusions for reducing the number of overdose deaths, and to verify the justification for the government's administrative decisions.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on government accountability and parliamentary oversight, exemplified by the questions surrounding the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Finance in the Riigikogu. The speaker is directly involved in assessing the activities of the executive branch within the legislative assembly.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the draft bill concerning the taxation of banks' excess profits, which aims to bring over 0.5 billion euros into the state budget. [The subject] is acting as the initiator and fervent defender of the bill, attempting to secure the 51 affirmative votes required for its passage.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward scrutinizing the financial impact and implementation of existing or planned legislation, particularly concerning pensions and the funding of local governments. The speaker acts as a critical policy watchdog, demanding the correction of forecasts and calculations.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is the rejection of the draft state budget and the termination of its proceedings. Furthermore, the focus is on increasing budget transparency by proposing that every expenditure exceeding half a million euros must be fully itemized. He/She is an active opponent and an initiator of procedural changes within the budget process.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the rejection of the current budget bill and making real cuts instead. The long-term priority is improving budget transparency, specifically by referencing the draft bill introduced by the Centre Party, which mandates the itemization of expenditures exceeding half a million euros.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing the funding mechanism of a specific bill (which delays the salary increase for members of the Riigikogu). The speaker is a strong opponent of the taxation and cutting of social benefits that are tied to the implementation of this bill.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on the proposed tax bills, specifically scrutinizing the changes related to input VAT deduction rules and the taxation of the business account. The speaker’s role involves a thorough review of the content and justifications of these drafts to guarantee the clarity and legal legitimacy of the proposed amendments.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The legislative focus is on opposing the implementation of the car tax and highlighting its negative economic consequences. Procedurally, he concentrates on the rules governing the conduct of the Riigikogu session and their interpretation, while serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the car tax bill, highlighting its inherent unfairness and the potential for constitutional breach regarding the shortened implementation deadline. The speaker is taking the role of an objector, citing the Center Faction's appeal to the Supreme Court and encouraging car owners to defend their rights in court.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is on whether to continue or discontinue the indexation of pensions, which is an important national budgetary and socio-political measure. The speaker is rather in the role of a clarifier, specifying who is the initiator or supporter of changing this measure.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the negative supplementary budget and supporting the bill for taxing banking super-profits. Furthermore, the need to improve budget transparency is emphasized, and the commission's decision to restrict the rights of members of parliament regarding the submission of amendments is criticized, as it is deemed unconstitutional.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Key priorities include opposing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (facing strong opposition and a promise to challenge it in court) and opposing the amendments to the Land Tax Act (which is also opposed, with a proposal to terminate the proceedings). It supports the draft bill enabling the construction of a nuclear power plant and emphasizes the need for faster development of financial regulations (such as the Positive Credit Register and the Financial Ombudsman).
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is resisting and rejecting the supplementary budget, a stance which is also supported by a proposal to filibuster the proceedings. The priority is highlighting alternative budget-saving measures (such as a special windfall tax on banks and maintaining the current tax bracket structure). The speaker is primarily a vocal opponent of bills initiated by the government.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priorities are opposing the car tax bill and the regulation of the cryptocurrency market. He is an active proposer of amendments and insists on adherence to procedural rules, criticizing the coalition for violating the rules of procedure. He demands the rejection of the bills.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing a specific government bill aimed at repairing the state budget through tax hikes and cuts to subsidies. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, criticizing its negative impact on pensioners and the economy as a whole.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on the Crypto-Asset Market Law (MiCA), the implementation of the positive credit rating system, and the application of the platform work directive. The speaker is critical of the government's inability to realize previous e-government initiatives, such as preventing data duplication and creating personalized state services (e.g., in healthcare and the Eesti.ee portal).
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at fiscal reform and the creation of new revenue sources. The priorities include taxing banks' excess profits and implementing a progressive income tax. These measures are presented as "sensible decisions" necessary to ensure the sustainability of the state's economic policy.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on increasing revenue through fair taxation (the Center Party's Digital Tax bill) and reducing bureaucracy. He/She is a strong opponent of regulatory burdens that stifle economic sectors (such as additional rules for the crypto sector) and unfair tax increases (the sugar tax, and tax hikes for pensioners). He/She also supports the proposal regarding the accessibility of fruits and vegetables.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing a specific piece of legislation regarding income tax for pensioners, a measure that would significantly reduce their real purchasing power. The speaker is an active opponent, working to convince colleagues to either abstain from the vote or withdraw the bill entirely, thereby preventing a decline in the financial stability of the elderly.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on initiating and advocating for the draft decision on the implementation of the banks' solidarity tax, the goal of which is to secure additional funds for the state budget. Furthermore, the speaker will present a report concerning the draft decision (403 OE) on the appointment of a representative to the Nordic Investment Bank.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is primarily on opposition oversight concerning the adequacy of state fees and the ethical aspect of budget policy. The speaker demands answers from the ministers and criticizes procedural violations (e.g., the inadequacy of the content of the Finance Committee's report).
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's tax policy, particularly the car tax, which is designed to take money away from ordinary people. The speaker actively promotes alternative legislative solutions, such as implementing a bank tax or a solidarity tax similar to the one adopted in Lithuania.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed towards the correctness and transparency of bill processing, requiring information regarding the movement of the specific draft between the Legal Affairs Committee and the Economic Affairs Committee. The speaker is acting as the initiator of procedural oversight to ensure the bill reaches the appropriate destination.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the introduction of a bank tax, the draft legislation for which the speaker himself submitted while in opposition. The goal is to expedite the adoption of the bank tax so that it takes effect immediately, rather than retroactively, citing the Lithuanian model.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the Riigikogu adopting a specific declaration that condemns the actions of Russia and Belarus and calls for international cooperation. The Speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, considering it a small but very necessary step.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on government oversight, conducted via a formal interpellation, regarding both the plans for improving drug death statistics and the assessment of the impact of cannabis legalization. The speaker is taking the role of the initiator, demanding concrete steps and clear positions from the Ministry.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on rejecting the government's financial bills, particularly the car tax bill, with a corresponding proposal being put forth on behalf of the Centre Faction. Significant emphasis is also placed on the procedural correctness of the legislative process and guaranteeing the rights of members of parliament, given that he was unable to pose questions in the Finance Committee prior to the vote. He also criticizes the delayed amendment of the universal service bill.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The presenter focuses on strategic initiatives, such as the rebooting of the state and the development of innovative tax solutions, designed to reflect the new economic reality. Specific draft laws or amendments were not named, but emphasis was placed on the necessity of leading the way in the international reform of digital taxation and corporate taxation.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards the correctness and transparency of processing draft legislation. The priority is ensuring the existence and accessibility of the impact assessment, specifically asking whether it constitutes an annex to the state budget or a standalone document.