By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

In the interest of inclusive regulation and the rapid implementation of decrees (a ministerial decree permitting offline operations for payment terminals), as well as the development of legislation focused on tax and energy policy. The address raises the issue of the EU directive and potential fines, and seeks a clear position from the Riigikogu (Parliament); it emphasizes the necessity of reviewing the submitted proposals and preparing impact assessments within the scope of preliminary agreements and transposition.

Legislative priorities include the implementation of language requirements and the A4 level requirement, as well as clarifying the procedure for registering short-term employment in Estonia. It points to the need to amend the Aliens Act and find solutions for temporary agency work regulations; the approach is proactive and initiative-driven.

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The primary objective is either to amend or repeal the motor vehicle tax law, and to ensure that the review of the related drafts remains focused and on schedule. Criticism is directed at the procedural inconsistencies and the underlying issues that formed the basis of the law. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the necessity of improving the drafting process for the bill and aligning with the demands of legal experts, citing ongoing discussions at both the European and Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) levels.

It does not set specific legislative priorities; instead, it focuses on questions, oversight, and the ongoing monitoring of debates. It refers to the temporal context (the 2020/2024 decisions) as the basis for an approach that emphasizes control and accountability.

The primary focus is advancing the legislative process for the bill designed to enhance state budget transparency: specifically, enabling its transition to the second reading and incorporating amendments. The speaker emphasizes the need to make improvements through discussion and cooperation, and to concentrate on realizing the objectives of the bill.

The primary legislative focus involves amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act, which are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These changes will alter the procedure for paying sickness benefits such that the employee covers the first day, the employer covers the second through the fourth day, and the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) covers costs starting from the fifth day. The financing and economic impact of the draft legislation are also key considerations. Furthermore, attention is focused on the desire of both the state and local municipalities to see the project implemented quickly and to ensure that the flow of funds is regularly directed toward the hospital sector.

The central legislative focus is improving the transparency of the state budget; it is mentioned that the Estonian Centre Party has submitted a corresponding draft law. The speech stresses the need for the budget process to be clear and understandable to all members of the Riigikogu. The overarching goal is to implement reforms that enhance oversight and accountability.

The legislative focus is on regulating the increase in notary fees, which has led to discussions regarding its impact and inquiries directed at the government to investigate these topics. Furthermore, the need to advance energy-related legislation (dispatchable capacity, the future use of oil shale) and draft bills intended to improve judicial and energy organization has been highlighted.