By Months: Kalle Laanet
Total Months: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
05.2025
4 Speeches
The main legislative focus is on amendments to the Identity Documents Act, concentrating on the clarification of legal provisions and ensuring the stability of the law. A significant priority is the clarification of empowering provisions concerning databases, making it mandatory for the regulation issuer to stipulate deadlines for data retention. Also in focus is the alignment of national laws with the new EU regulations regarding return certificates.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus was on streamlining migration procedures and amending the Identity Documents Act (Draft Bills 548 and 572). A priority was halting the issuance of the digital identity card before May 1st, as well as the swift processing of provisions concerning e-residency restrictions and the requirement for DNA expertise. A significant achievement was the entry into force of the provisions on March 26th under Draft Bill 548, in order to prevent the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) from failing to fulfill its obligations.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The main legislative focus is the proposal to establish a Riigikogu investigative committee, the purpose of which is to centralize the Nordica issue and identify gaps in the legislation to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. Regarding this procedural priority, politicians are either initiators (EKRE), supporters (Seeder, Laats), or opponents (Laanet, Terras).
02.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on supporting a specific draft bill aimed at adjusting the legal framework for maritime security and increasing overall capability. The speaker views this bill as a crucial step that will enable improved response times and the effective use of force. The ultimate goal is to ensure that Estonia’s maritime territory is better protected.
11.2024
11 Speeches
The primary legislative focus centers on procedural oversight and efficiency, standing in opposition to the creation of a new investigative commission, as this would duplicate existing structures. As a second topic, the amendment of the Public Holidays Act is being addressed, stressing the necessity of awaiting a comprehensive analysis and adhering to the deadlines stipulated in the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act.
06.2024
3 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently directed toward creating a new Code of Criminal Procedure and digitalizing the entire offense procedure, noting that the first proposals will be submitted to the Riigikogu shortly. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of eliminating legal ambiguity from legislation that currently allows for dual interpretation of laws.
05.2024
2 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is supporting the proposal put forth by the Chancellor of Justice, which concerns the obligation of banks to provide justification when refusing to open accounts. The speaker is a proponent of this initiative and serves as a representative of the leading committee in the Riigikogu.