By Months: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
25 Speeches
The primary priority is the work of the special anti-corruption commission and the reform of the state-owned enterprises participation policy, including reducing board policies and political influence. The speaker emphasizes improving budget transparency and ensuring the consistency of the state’s basic rights and laws, including the draft bill amending the education requirements for the state secretary and criticism of the review of the draft bill concerning procurement. It is also important to note that explanatory memoranda may not be legally binding, which highlights the need to strengthen constitutional and legal modules.
11.2024
34 Speeches
The main focus on the bill and budget procedure: seeks an amendment to the state budget law to introduce a cost-based budget, and to limit the rights of ministers to change budget items without the consent of the Riigikogu. Demands increased transparency regarding the grounds for grants to legal entities and Rail Baltic financing; desires cooperation and initiatives for extraordinary investigative committees, and better management of bill coordination.
10.2024
40 Speeches
The key area involves amendments to budgetary laws: making budget expenditure lines visible from 500,000 euros, ensuring the transparency of the entire budget base, and submitting an alternative draft. Issues regarding the legality and transparency of the coalition agreement’s draft laws have also been highlighted, as has the discussion regarding changing the state secretary’s educational requirements, and reviewing other legislative amendments (e.g., the draft law to invalidate motor vehicle tax). He emphasizes that the Riigikogu's role should not be formal, but rather ensure the true role of parliament.
09.2024
20 Speeches
Focus on draft legislation: co-financing of Tallinn Hospital; the Public Order Act and related legislation concerning the ombudsman and hate speech law; car tax; whistleblower act; climate law; sugar tax; increasing funding for school meals; discussion of local taxes, VAT, and tax-related issues. He is both an initiator of these draft bills and an opposition critic, focusing on ensuring cooperation and adherence to the constitution, and expresses the desire that laws be discussed in detail and in accordance with the interests of the people.
07.2024
3 Speeches
The main objectives are to amend the draft motor vehicle tax bill according to the Centre Party's proposals and to submit substantive amendment proposals; attention has been drawn to the Supreme Court's observations and to the President's attention; a promise to continue the fight even if the bill comes into force and a potential legal challenge in administrative court.
06.2024
39 Speeches
Legislative priorities will focus on amending the car tax bill, overhauling state fees and fines systems, and reforming municipal tax; substantive amendment proposals will be presented (e.g., tax exemptions, compensation for non-property damage), and emphasis will be placed on the fight for transparency and fairness. Discussions will also cover the progress of debates, voting practices, and the legality of procedures, with a desire to improve and develop legislation related to mandatory traffic insurance and the budget strategy. I repeat: the priority is reforming the tax system and protecting social requirements, along with increasing legal mechanisms and transparency.
05.2024
65 Speeches
The main focus is on specific draft bills and procedural issues: the whistleblower law, the draft law on hate speech, the ability for the Competition Authority to impose massive fines, the discussion on e-voting and m-elections, and restrictions on heritage protection. They emphasize the need to vote on title changes separately, criticize the practice of limiting the binding of effective amendments, and stress the need for analysis of alignment with European Union legislation and a resource deficit at the national level. There is a search for better procedural fairness and impact assessments for all draft bills.
04.2024
61 Speeches
Key legislative focuses: a motor vehicle tax bill, a sugar tax, and other tax amendments; discussion regarding bills on a unified procedure and increasing penalty rates. A spokesperson emphasizes that the initial form of the bills is not in compliance with European Union law or the constitution and demands their withdrawal or amendments. There is also talk of e-elections and a mobile device voter application; criticism is presented regarding how the proposed amendments are linked to various sections.
03.2024
34 Speeches
The primary objective is the draft law on vehicle tax and its procedural and legal issues: a request is made to retract or amend the draft, and substantive amendment proposals are presented (including special provisions for people with disabilities and large families). A conflict with European Union law and constitutional considerations are highlighted; reference is made to the government's expedited procedure and the planned demonstrations.
02.2024
14 Speeches
The focus is on influencing through questions and motions: desires changes affecting VAT, a discussion about car taxes, and measures regulating investments and regional impact assessments. It represents a recommendation that we conduct impact analyses and, if necessary, make changes, and emphasizes the official use of parliamentary mechanisms for questions and motions. It mentions the EKRE draft as an example of radical solutions and highlights the importance of cooperation and mutual discussion.
01.2024
30 Speeches
Legislation focuses on improving the quality of lawmaking: it emphasizes the necessity of drafting intentions, impact assessments, and constitutional conformity checks; it requires that bills passed in a fast-track procedure be legally vetted. It presents calls for major core problems (education, law enforcement, regional development) and offers alternative legislative solutions that focus on long-term impact and cooperation with other ministries.