By Months: Arvo Aller
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
8 Speeches
The legislative focus is on the substantive scrutiny and questioning of the 2026 state budget draft. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator of the draft, concentrating on the necessity of improving the budget methodology and its effect on the budget deficit.
09.2025
26 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed at opposing bills that increase government bureaucracy, particularly the proposal to reject the Crisis Situation Act because it grants the government excessive power. Attention is also drawn to the stalling of the valuable agricultural land law, and the postponement of application rounds for investment grants is criticized. He/She is critical of the omnibus bill amending 98 laws, noting that it fails to reduce bureaucracy.
06.2025
9 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the proposed amendments to the Waste Act, primarily because these changes introduce new fees, increase bureaucracy, and shift state responsibilities onto local municipalities. The speaker is a proponent of rejecting the bill and took part in the discussion regarding the motion of no confidence.
05.2025
20 Speeches
The main legislative focus is on tax reduction bills (specifically, income tax cuts) and the repeal of the security tax, which are being presented as measures intended to improve the public's livelihood. It takes a critical stance on the government's bills regarding court administration, viewing them as a tool for closing regional courthouses. Furthermore, it is also addressing implementation issues concerning laws related to the expansion of corporate liability.
04.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker is an active critic of legislation and performs oversight. His primary topics include tax policy (specifically VAT), amendments to the Energy Act (the development plan), and draft legislation concerning identity documents. In these drafts, he focuses on minute details, such as restrictions on the length of names and potential surveillance capabilities. Furthermore, he demands clarity regarding the procedural questions surrounding end-of-life declarations (living wills).
03.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker is an active opponent or critical questioner regarding several draft laws, including amendments to the Aliens Act, the supervision of political party financing, and accession to the UN Optional Protocol. He/She supports the energy efficiency bill but wishes to amend it by eliminating renewable energy subsidies. A significant focus is also on ensuring clarity in the enforcement of sanctions and the regulation of vital services.
02.2025
7 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the amendment of the constitution regarding the voting rights of stateless persons, supporting the proposal put forward by 23 members of the Riigikogu. Furthermore, the speaker asks the Minister of Defence whether the issue of border buoys in the Narva River requires amending existing laws or if it is related to protected infrastructure.
01.2025
15 Speeches
He/She was active in the interpellation opposing the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse and in raising questions regarding the transparency of representation expenses for high-ranking state officials. He/She proposes suspending the second reading of the agricultural subsidies bill, arguing that social conditionality increases bureaucracy for farmers and creates inequality.
12.2024
22 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing significant government bills, including amendments to the Child Protection Act (addressing issues of prohibition and restriction), the Education Act (extending the compulsory study period), the Earth Crust Act (suspending related procedures), and the CAP Implementation Act (concerning social conditionality). The speaker is an active opponent, demanding the rejection or improvement of these bills, especially given the insufficient impact assessment.
11.2024
27 Speeches
The main priorities are the 2025 state budget (opposition to tax increases) and draft legislation concerning regional policy. It is a strong opponent of the creation of the Land and Space Agency and its transfer under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. It supports the draft amendments to the Sports Act and the Act on Holidays and Commemoration Days, submitting detailed proposals for amendments.
10.2024
22 Speeches
The speaker's focus is on the critical analysis and opposition to government bills (such as tax hikes, the state budget, and the ratification of the ILO convention). Questions are being raised regarding the justification for extending procedural deadlines and the disregard shown toward proposals from interest groups. The objective is rather the rejection or amendment of the bills, not the initiation of new legislation.
09.2024
36 Speeches
The speaker is actively involved with several draft laws, primarily acting as an opponent or a critical reviser of them. Priorities include amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (the CER Directive), the suspension of oil shale mining permits, terminology related to education (formal learning), and tax legislation (VAT, the Enterprise Account). He/She stresses the necessity of involving the Defence League (Kaitseliit) and the Rescue Board (Päästeamet) in the drafting process of the legislation.
07.2024
10 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is opposing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act, demanding that its proceedings be terminated due to unconstitutionality. Furthermore, attention is centered on verifying the legitimacy of tax increases (the security tax) and the propriety of the legislative drafting process. Clarity is required concerning the responsible minister who is tasked with analyzing the future impact of these taxes.
06.2024
14 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's tax package, which includes the abolition of income tax exemption for pensions, as well as the proposed bills for the car tax, increased state fees, and the rise in land tax. He/She demands that these bills be withdrawn or that their reading be terminated. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the need to address the e-voting system, which is considered the root cause of Estonia's current situation.
05.2024
24 Speeches
The speaker's primary legislative focus is the rejection of the government's tax bills (the Sweetened Beverage Tax, the Land Tax Act, the pension income tax exemption). He demands procedural correctness in lawmaking (VTK) and criticizes the Ministry of Climate's strategies (Estonia 2035), especially the placing of forests under protection and the preparation for phosphorite mining. He is an opponent and a critic, not an initiator.
04.2024
42 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards increasing the efficiency of road transport (specifically, the length and gross weight of road trains) and ensuring the reliability of elections, maintaining a strong opposition to mobile voting (m-voting). Furthermore, he/she is engaged in a detailed analysis of draft legislation concerning the social sector (the Health Insurance Act, which permits working while on sick leave) and criminal law (fine rates), often criticizing the inadequate procedural process.
03.2024
39 Speeches
The speaker is a strong supporter and advocate for the draft legislation initiated by EKRE (the bank tax, the reduction of VAT, and Draft Bill 246 concerning the prohibition of holding two offices). He/She supports the Riigikogu's draft resolution requiring the Government of the Republic to develop measures aimed at increasing the birth rate. Additionally, the focus includes restricting voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens, and abolishing the expense allowances for Riigikogu members to demonstrate solidarity.
02.2024
31 Speeches
The main legislative priority is amending the Value Added Tax Act to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 5%. The second important topic is the draft bill concerning the special labeling of insect-based foods, which grants the government three months to implement the corresponding changes. [We/The entity] are both the initiator and a supporter of these draft bills.
01.2024
42 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on lowering taxes (specifically, amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act) and bolstering national preparedness. The speaker has initiated several opposition bills aimed at including the provision of foodstuffs among the vital services defined in the Emergency Situation Act.