By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Kruuse

The legislative focus centers on the pace at which climate change adaptation measures are assessed and implemented, highlighting the necessity of better evaluating the costs associated with inaction. The priority is generating political pressure to ensure the rapid acquisition and application of new knowledge.

The legislative focus is currently on the deliberation of Bill 473 (the draft Act on the Amendment of the Plant Propagation and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act), initiated by the Government of the Republic. The speaker’s role is that of a supporter for the completion of the proceedings and a setter of the timetable, emphasizing the necessity of concluding the second reading and scheduling the final vote.

The legislative focus centers on the discussion of a specific piece of legislation regarding the limitation of healthcare services and the public funding of abortion. The speaker represents the opposition, aiming to preserve a broader interpretation and funding of the service, arguing that this approach will lead to a decrease in the number of abortions.

The legislative focus is currently centered on the outcomes of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) direct payments negotiations and their impact on Estonia's competitiveness. He/She is interested in shaping policy that supports strong agricultural enterprises.