By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

The focus is on ensuring the transparency and conducting a thorough review of the proceedings for Bill 640. The speaker is requesting the option of withdrawing the bill or taking a recess to facilitate a deeper discussion, and to involve the Chairwoman of the Finance Committee.

The draft legislation focuses on regulating quick loans (controlling the growth of loan volumes), the debate surrounding making VAT and income tax permanent, and discussions regarding the regulation of advance directives (end-of-life declarations). Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of healthcare financing and ensuring quality medical care, which could lead to a reform of the palliative and home care sectors.

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The stated objective is to suspend or cancel the adoption of the draft bill and to obtain additional information: it asks about the cost to the taxpayer, challenges the technical and foundational material deficiencies, and demands that the prescribed protection and control mechanisms be detailed during a more comprehensive discussion of the bill. The individual points out that the bill should not proceed to the legislative process until the underlying rationale and a very clear outcome have been explicitly clarified.

The focus is on a specific draft law and the risks associated with its implementation; a thorough legal and financial analysis is demanded, along with the rejection of the bill or its significant amendment. It is mentioned that the bill may infringe upon the constitution, and reference is made to the need to address the actual costs and overall impact.

The main priorities are the motion of no confidence against Liisa-Ly Pakosta, ministerial oversight and transparency, and the requirement for impact analyses on legislation. Within the context of the legislative process, emphasis is placed on scrutinizing the impact and providing reasoned responses, as well as the necessity for transparency regarding public interest and financial accounts. It requires actual data and answers before any significant decisions are made.

The primary goals include clarifying the legislation concerning the deadlines and ethical aspects of end-of-life declarations of intent (e.g., time restrictions and age limits), discussion of issues related to the food basket and VAT on food, and topics concerning the exemption or reduction of kindergarten placement fees. Attention is also being paid to the criticism of regulations related to ENMAK and the green transition, the impact of the car tax, the review of the supplementary budget, and the evaluation of measures aimed at reducing bureaucracy. A final decision is planned during the third reading, based on the submitted proposals and amendments.

The legislative objectives center on the family policy action plan for 2025–2035, with a specific focus on the first phase (2025–2027): the expansion of free kindergarten places, national support programs, and regional measures. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of resolving legal issues and the preparation and adoption of bills and interpellations at the level of the Government and the Riigikogu (Parliament). Furthermore, the importance of ensuring lawfulness and bringing existing legislation into conformity is stressed, alongside the need to address the sustainability of healthcare at the legislative level.

The priorities include reviewing tax policy, considering regional tax exceptions, funding education and retraining, and revising energy policy. He outlines that Parliament must discuss and draft corresponding amendments and provide guidelines to the government, covering both taxation and methods for utilizing energy resources (oil shale, nuclear). He stresses that the current trajectory toward green energy is not sustainable and requires further research and analysis before any significant investments are made.

The legislative focus is on improving road safety; it is noted that the draft bill failed to secure coalition support, and questions are being raised, along with a desire to find alternative solutions within the committee.

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