By Months: Urmas Kruuse
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
12.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on advancing the draft legislation concerning social conditionality, which is currently under review by the Committee on Rural Affairs. The speaker is a strong supporter and the lead proponent of the proceedings, proposing that the first reading be concluded. He/She is concentrating on making procedural decisions and achieving consensus.
11.2024
7 Speeches
His/Her legislative focus, channeled through the Committee on Rural Affairs, is currently centered on the deliberation of the draft amendment (473) to the Plant Propagation and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act, where he/she serves as the rapporteur. He/She also actively participates in debates concerning national funding and the broader interpretation of socio-political instruments.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are opposing the draft bill for additional taxation of the banking sector and advancing legislation concerning rural areas. As the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee, he supports the draft bill aimed at reducing bureaucracy and preserving heritage varieties, while simultaneously ensuring compliance with phytosanitary requirements. He is clearly opposed to the bank tax draft bill.
09.2024
9 Speeches
From a legislative standpoint, the speaker focuses on the correctness and timeline of bill processing. His/Her priorities include supporting the activities of the Rural Development Foundation, the rapid establishment of a unified public transport ticketing system, and increasing the equalization fund used for financing local governments. He/She is critical of the government's slow pace in reforming public procurement to prioritize local food.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on matters of financial supervision and regulation, particularly concerning the root causes of inflation and the necessity of regulating cryptocurrencies. The speaker is acting as an interviewer and a catalyst for discussion, referencing a previous debate on cryptocurrency held in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
05.2024
6 Speeches
The legislative focus is on procedural correctness (Bill 378), ensuring that deadlines are extended to allow for the dignified execution of the President's duties. Work is also actively underway on amendments to the early childhood education law, specifically inquiring about their impact on kindergarten waiting lists and childcare conditions.
04.2024
13 Speeches
As the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee, the legislative focus is on adopting technical amendments (to the Food Act) and initiating strategic national discussions aimed at resolving the veterinary workforce shortage. He/She emphasizes the necessity of accelerating solutions to bring inactive veterinarians back into practice, especially considering the extensive duration of their education.
03.2024
6 Speeches
Insufficient data. The statements were presented in the form of questions, and there are no references to specific bills, amendments, or legislative priorities.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is on managing the work of the Rural Affairs Committee and processing draft legislation, particularly concerning the labeling and regulation of novel foods. The speaker is a staunch defender of the legal foundation of legislation, opposing draft resolutions of the Riigikogu that lack a proper legal basis. He also considers the Climate Act important, as it would provide businesses with clear targets.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is on accelerating the reform of the school network and implementing it on an inter-municipal basis. Additionally, attention is being paid to the creation of inter-ministerial research programs to reduce the fragmentation of research funding and direct those funds toward solving strategic problems.