By Plenary Sessions: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is the car tax bill; the speaker opposes the bill and demands its withdrawal, submitting amendments that include specific exemptions and alternative funding methods. Reference is made to a legal analysis and the subsequent criticism by the Chancellor of Justice as the reason for the withdrawal.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative priorities highlighted are a sustainable model for healthcare financing, the reorganization of the hospital network, and prevention. Reference is made to the conclusions of the National Audit Office's audit, emphasizing the necessity of implementing agreed-upon objectives. The criticism centers on the impact of the tax policy implemented by the government and the Reform Party, and the urgent need to begin legislatively addressing issues related to healthcare financing and prevention.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is the nationwide pet register and its advancement to the Riigikogu. He/She highlights the procedural obstacles and is seeking answers so that the draft bill can move forward and be in accordance with local and national interests.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Key priorities include car tax exemptions for disabled people and criticism of the draft bill concerning punitive measures targeting the administrative population. The speaker is both an opponent of the bills and an advocate for protecting constitutionalism and the principles of the rule of law; noting that the bills could disrupt the functioning of the legal system and potentially finance a major conflict. He/She points to the necessity of clarification, analysis, and expert involvement before their adoption.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The core legislative focus revolves around the car tax bill and its proposed amendments. More than 300 amendments have been highlighted, creating significant friction and uncertainty for numerous groups. The primary discussion centers on the tax system, social protection, and fringe benefits, with the taxation of banks' excess profits being proposed as an alternative measure. While no direct progress or concrete achievements were noted, the necessity for substantive debate and the development of superior solutions was strongly emphasized.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The primary focus is the car tax bill itself and the obstruction of its legislative process, along with proposed amendments and exemptions (for example, the tax exemption for racing vehicles recommended by the Ministry of Culture). The necessity of presenting and discussing precise data and evidence is mentioned, as is the need to pose probing questions regarding the government's claims. The overarching goal is set as follows: to directly present objections, introduce alternatives and amendments, and obstruct the proceedings until satisfactory answers and analyses have been provided.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main topics concern opposition to the car tax bill and either halting its further proceedings or amending it to instead tax banks' excess profits. Over 300 proposed amendments are mentioned, and the necessity of comprehensive impact assessments and discussion aimed at achieving broad supportive consensus is stressed. Furthermore, it raises the issue of considering aid and support measures and developing alternatives for the sports sector and infrastructure.