By Months: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
25 Speeches
Demonstrates high activity in Riigikogu (Parliament) sessions in December 2024: consecutive speeches from December 2nd to 17th, consistently addressing the same topics (the anti-corruption special committee, participation policy, budget transparency, tax policy). Refers to public events and regional issues (Viljandi's broad expansions, Kopli rescue squad, Rail Baltic). The pattern of activity involves regular interventions in the Riigikogu and critical, yet simultaneously purposeful, discussion of public finances.
11.2024
34 Speeches
Demonstrate vigorous participation in parliamentary sessions from November 4–20, 2024, including meetings related to special committees and the activities of the National Audit Office, and direct contact with ministers and state auditors. Plans emergency sessions and is prepared to propose alternative bills and organize the work of a special committee on Rail Baltic; frequently poses questions and demands answers from the entire range of ministries.
10.2024
40 Speeches
Demonstrates active participation of the Riigikogu in October 2024 and drafts/submits bills (amendments to the state budget law), emphasizing the role of agenda setting and committees. Refers to the work of the special committee on anti-corruption and posing questions to ministers, as well as the desire for better cooperation with all parties.
09.2024
20 Speeches
Frequent participation in parliamentary speeches from September 16th–26th, 2024, in discussing and monitoring several bills (co-financing of Tallinn Hospital; Public Order Act; car tax; law against hate speech, etc.). Regularly refers to collaboration with interest groups and Riigikogu support groups, emphasizing the need for discussion and cooperation. Last week refers to situations where procedures and amendment proposals are linked to the coalition; poses questions and seeks answers.
07.2024
3 Speeches
A series of three-way talks took place on 15.07.2024; refers to previous amendment proposals and collaboration with interest groups; emphasizes the submission of substantive amendment proposals, and the rebuttal and further monitoring of coalition plans. Demonstrates continued participation in the legislative process and a readiness to continue activity even if the bill enters into force.
06.2024
39 Speeches
The speaker is active and regularly appears at Riigikogu sessions and debates (03.06., 05.06., 06.06., 12.06., 14.06.), mentioning night sittings, supplementary budgets, and emergency sessions. Refers to past and future meetings and coordination between factions; emphasizes the need for transparency and adherence to procedure. Grateful and consistent importance: a fixed schedule and focus on completing debates.
05.2024
65 Speeches
Speeches repeatedly occur between 02.05.2024 and 29.05.2024, often directed at criticizing the linking of draft discussions, recesses, and changes. Active participation in discussions of larger, cumbersome drafts, motions of no confidence, and procedural matters, alongside a readiness for close communication with various stakeholders (e.g., Bishop Daniel, the Legal and Financial Chancellor). Regular responses to new draft and budget topics, and efforts to move forward in discussions with the coalition and to utilize procedural tactics.
04.2024
61 Speeches
Speech activity was very dense in April 2024: on the marked days of 1–30.04, members presented successive speeches (almost every day), focusing on car tax, sugar tax, and tax changes. The emphasis was on questioning (interpellations) and the analysis of explanatory reports, as well as the contradictions in the processing of several bills. Repeatedly, reference is made to previous work and coalition promises, and the need to take concrete steps regarding national issues is mentioned.
03.2024
34 Speeches
The speech is centralized around the topic of the car tax, and the speaker refers to extensive activity: several speeches day by day from March 04–13, 2024, submission of questions, and preparation of over 300 amendment proposals; promises a demonstration and gathers opponents for public pressure. Regular participation in parliamentary development and consistent communication to discuss operational issues.
02.2024
14 Speeches
He is an active presenter of information questions and inquiries: appearances on 05, 07, 08, and 14 February 2024, as well as multiple inquiry receptions and repeated discussions of several topics (value-added tax, vehicle tax, funding for higher education institutions). The texts are based on information sessions, guidance from session chairs, and the Parliament's tools (inquiries, questions to ministers). It demonstrates consistent participation at the parliamentary level and the persistence of the topics.
01.2024
30 Speeches
A fairly active member of the Riigikogu, he regularly speaks at various sessions (01.08., 01.10., 01.11., 01.15–01.24.2024). He has submitted/challenged questions to the government and questions the responses of ministers; he emphasizes the need for a multifaceted discussion of societal problems and for improving the quality of legislation.