By Plenary Sessions: Arvo Aller
Total Sessions: 141
Fully Profiled: 141
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The main focus is on opposing and criticizing the European Union budget framework, warning about its negative consequences for Estonian agriculture and regional development. The speaker acts as a dissenter, rather than primarily as an initiator of new legislation.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is the detailed scrutiny of amendments to the State Budget Act and the Planning Act. Specifically, opposition is raised against amendments concerning the mapping of climate risks and the organization of public review, fearing that these changes will facilitate the activities of lobbyists and diminish public participation.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is on the deliberation of the national budget and the detailed scrutiny of its contents. The speaker is acting as a critical auditor of the draft budget, demanding explanations regarding accounting adjustments and their effect on the budget deficit.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is centered on the stalling of the valuable agricultural land act and the postponement of the investment support round for farmers. Criticism is also leveled against the mandatory e-PRIA systems (the e-field book), which create bureaucracy and are inaccessible to inspectors, and there is a demand for clarification regarding the substance of local benefit instruments.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward oversight and demanding accountability for government activities within the security sector. The speaker is demanding clarification regarding the content and execution of notification authorizations and reports, specifically emphasizing Parliament's right to receive operational information.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient information
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at reinstating the restrictions of the Land Tax Act and establishing regulatory clarity among relevant agencies (e.g., the Land and Spatial Planning Board, the Environmental Board). It uses parliamentary inquiries to expedite investigative work and guarantee compensation for damages incurred by agricultural producers and those cultivating young forest stands.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on a massive legislative bill that merges three laws and amends 98 laws. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, focusing on how it grants the government excessive power when declaring a state of emergency, bypassing the Riigikogu. The EKRE faction proposes rejecting the bill during its first reading.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed toward oversight and demanding accountability in the implementation of long-term plans, based on the recommendations provided in the National Audit Office report. The speaker calls for the correction of previous and future decisions and the clear definition of responsibility.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on agricultural support regulations, particularly the conditions for beekeeping support and foraging area support, as well as PRIA registration obligations. The speaker opposes the recent restrictive changes and has initiated inquiries, seeking to ensure the availability of support to all beekeepers.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is directed towards scrutinizing government activity via interpellations concerning budget cuts and the impact of taxation. Priorities include the stability of regional finances, maintaining the infrastructure of the judicial system, and ensuring the compliance of the Riigikogu’s procedural rules.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is on criticizing existing government policy (the tax hump, the VAT increase) and demanding national action plans to improve competitiveness. There is no information regarding legislative priorities or bills initiated by the speaker himself.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing and rejecting the draft amendment to the Waste Act. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent of the bill, highlighting its shortcomings, particularly concerning the establishment of a new waste management cost fee and centrally planned target levels.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on government oversight and accountability procedures, specifically through participation in the debate on the motion of no confidence. Specific bills or legislative priorities are not mentioned; the emphasis is on criticizing the actions of the executive branch.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative priority is supporting the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act, which aims to reduce the income tax rate. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and the initiator of the movement, viewing it as a crucial step toward improving the well-being of the Estonian people.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is directed toward criticizing the exceptions to the Aliens Act and the government's inaction regarding national security and the attraction of residents to rural areas. The speaker acts primarily as a critic and one who submits inquiries, demanding concrete actions from the government.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amendments to environmental law (land compensation, invasive species) and financial regulations (Securities Market Act, penalty units). The speaker primarily acts as a critical interrogator and opponent of draft legislation, demanding clarification of legal provisions and adherence to government commitments. They are particularly concerned about the inclusion of penalty units in the law, despite the Finance Minister’s promise to the contrary.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus is on ensuring the enforcement of existing legislation, specifically the 2023 amendment to the Penal Code regarding corporate liability. The speaker is more of an advocate for the implementation of laws and a critic of the justice system's performance than an initiator of new legislation.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Legislative attention is centered on opposing the Court Administration Act, particularly its implementation via an expedited procedure. The speaker is an opponent of the measure, criticizing the speed of the law's entry into force (with certain sections taking effect on June 1, 2025) and its potential negative consequences, namely the closure of courthouses.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on the deficiencies in the implementation and oversight of the existing social policy (the care reform). The speaker is acting as a critical supervisor, demanding clarifications from the minister regarding the reform's sustainability.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on tax reduction bills, including support for repealing the security tax. The speaker is a proponent of tax cuts (VAT, excise duties) and the abolition of unsuccessful taxes, emphasizing their direct impact on food prices.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on holding the executive branch accountable and demanding clarity regarding the financial strategy for major state projects (wind farms). Specific draft laws or proposed amendments are currently absent.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on holding the government accountable regarding regional policy, primarily through parliamentary inquiries. The speaker is strongly opposed to recently implemented or planned tax hikes (the car tax, land tax, and excise duties) and criticizes both the failure of the mobility reform and the reduction of the state's presence in rural areas.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative priority is the amendment of environmental and economic regulations, focusing on the elimination of CO2 quotas. The speaker actively supports the proposal to request an exemption from Europe so that Estonia can trade without quotas.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on the specifics of the draft law governing advance directives (or end-of-life declarations). The primary priority is ensuring the clarity and proper documentation of all procedural requirements—specifically counseling, signature protocols, and the period of validity—in order to prevent any misinterpretation of the statute.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The address was submitted as a question during the information session, demanding stances and action from the government to ensure the protection of the vulnerable, but it does not mention specific bills, amendments, or legislative priorities.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on supporting the draft bill to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 5%, as we are the main proponents and supporters of this initiative. There is also mention of the possibility of lowering the rate for medicines and books to 5%, thereby broadening the scope of application for reduced tax rates. The overall objective is to amend the reduced VAT rates domestically within Estonia.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative priority is the rectification of amendments to the Energy Sector Organization Act and directing the preparation of the new National Energy Development Plan (EMAK 2035). The speaker supports the seventh point of the current draft bill, which mandates the government to present the action plan to the Riigikogu. The objective is to fix the previously adopted, unsuccessful legislative amendments.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is directed toward the oversight of the executive branch and demanding efficiency from the justice system, especially regarding the expediting of investigations in the 'Slava Ukraini' case.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative focus is being directed toward amending nature conservation and hunting regulations to allow for more effective control of the cormorant population. The speaker is the initiator of this effort, having submitted an inquiry and demanding that lethal deterrent hunting be permitted in the spring to protect fish stocks.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill concerning identity documents, where the speaker is acting as both an objector and a scrutinizer. The objective is to prevent provisions that would restrict individual liberties (specifically, traceability/surveillance) or alter personal data (such as limiting the length of one's name).
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on opposing the transposition of the EU directive concerning gender quotas in the management bodies of listed companies. The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft bill under discussion, deeming it irrelevant.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is procedural—the confirmation of the nomination—not on specific bills or legislative priorities.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on laws implementing sanctions, regulations concerning vital services, and requirements for radio frequency coverage. The speaker’s role is to meticulously review the text and impact of the draft legislation, demanding clarifications regarding definitions (e.g., vital service organizer versus provider) and practical implications.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on amending energy laws, with the aim of eliminating subsidies for both wind and solar energy producers. The speaker is a proponent of the measure who wishes to further amend the draft bill to ensure complete self-sustainability and cost transparency among renewable energy producers.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on processing the accession to the international Optional Protocol. The speaker is acting as a critical questioner regarding the initiative, requiring a clear definition of the problem and examples before supporting the accession.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing two draft bills: amendments to the Aliens Act and a bill concerning the mandate of the Committee for the Supervision of Party Financing. The speaker is acting as an opponent of these bills, focusing on the lack of substance in legal concepts (e.g., "third party") and the sufficiency of existing laws.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the critical assessment of government activities and policies through parliamentary inquiries, rather than on initiating specific draft legislation. Attention is centered on challenging existing regulations (such as the VAT preference for media) and administrative decisions (like the merging of schools), and questioning the resulting consequences.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on demanding accountability and ensuring transparency in government financial decision-making, particularly concerning the handling of a motion of no confidence. The priority is exposing illegal or incompetent governance.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
No data available.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft constitutional amendment concerning the voting rights of stateless persons in local elections. The speaker takes the role of an objector and actively supports the alternative proposal put forward by 23 Riigikogu members to restrict suffrage exclusively to citizens of the Republic of Estonia and the European Union.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on reviewing the criteria for state funding for coaches to include Category 4 coaches, and on increasing funding for youth camps. The speaker sees the necessity of directing funds toward sports through budget negotiations, being a supporter of the issue and the initiator of the reform.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward assessing the suitability of existing legislation (the Organization of the Defence Forces Act) for ensuring the protection of border infrastructure. The speaker is actively investigating whether legislative amendments are needed to guarantee border visibility, operating in the capacity of the primary inquirer regarding this potential legislative initiative.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at challenging the economic justification of energy policy and investments, particularly concerning the cost and environmental impact of wind energy. The speaker is a strong opponent of the economic assumptions underlying the presented measure.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Legislative scrutiny is centered on the major financial decisions and support schemes implemented by the government in the energy sector. The speaker is critical of the current policy, demanding clarification regarding the allocation of 2.6 billion euros, which indicates opposition to a specific law or decision concerning the distribution of subsidies.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on identifying and rectifying gaps in existing legal acts concerning the procedure for temporary residence permits and the registration of agency workers. The speaker acts as a critical overseer, demanding greater specificity in the regulations to prevent the exploitation of legal loopholes.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is on reducing the VAT on foodstuffs, which the speaker supports with social and security arguments. Reference is also made to previous legislative activity regarding the lowering of the fuel excise duty.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 546, which addresses the requirements for the conditionality of direct payments and social conditionality. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, highlighting both substantive and procedural deficiencies (specifically, the regulation is already in force before the law has been adopted). The primary objective is to terminate the bill's second reading.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the regulations governing the compensation and representation expenses of high-ranking state officials (ministers, the Chancellor of Justice, and the Prosecutor General) to ensure transparency. The speaker is strongly opposed to the current system and criticizes the commission's decision not to implement changes, arguing that this will make the system even more opaque.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on challenging and reversing administrative cutback plans (specifically, the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse) by means of parliamentary inquiries (interpellations). Furthermore, attention is being paid to monitoring and mitigating the social and regional impacts of national strategies, such as the phasing out of oil shale energy.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on discussing fiscal measures (specifically the wage tax) that have already been adopted or are currently being implemented. The speaker functions more as a commentator on the outcomes of policy than as an initiator of new legislation.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on amendments to the Act implementing the European Union Common Agricultural Policy and the Feed Act. The speaker is a staunch opponent, criticizing both the introduction of social conditionality and the new supervisory functions assigned to the Land and Spatial Planning Agency. On behalf of the parliamentary group, a motion is put forward to reject the draft legislation during its first reading.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed at the administrative structure of the court system and maintaining the regional network of courthouses. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the proposed closures and is demanding clarification regarding the decision-making process and the role of the Minister for Regional Affairs.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative topics are the refinement of the Commercial Code and accounting regulations, and the supplementation of the Subsoil Act. The speaker is a strong opponent of the amendment to the Subsoil Act (which halts the processing of mining permits), seeing it as a threat to entrepreneurship and the constitutional order.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
A lack of legislative focus; the speaker concentrates on criticizing existing government decisions (the 2022 agreement) and demands executive intervention from the Minister of Defence. The objective is to prevent the installation of wind turbines and ensure the implementation of restrictions critical for national defense.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a staunch opponent of two key pieces of legislation: the bill establishing compulsory education requirements and the new security tax bill. His/Her focus is on highlighting the negative consequences of the bills (social, regional, economic) and criticizing procedural flaws (specifically, the absence of impact assessments).
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Child Protection Act and the Criminal Records Act, to which the speaker is strongly opposed. The goal is to ensure that the law retains a lifelong ban on working with children, not merely a restriction, and the rejection of the draft bill is being sought. He/She emphasizes the need to introduce the amendments proposed by EKRE.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus centers on the procedures governing state property management and the division of responsibilities among ministries, especially those falling under the purview of the Land and Spatial Planning Agency. The speaker is requesting clarity regarding the schedule for announcing the public tender and finalizing the contract, thereby ensuring the transparent fulfillment of public procurement regulations.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on the draft constitutional amendments concerning the restriction of voting rights. The speaker is acting as both a procedural critic and a supporter, wanting the process to lead to the best possible bill, and demanding the equal advancement of the two parallel drafts. He/She is also interested in supplementing the bill (for instance, by including EU citizens).
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is opposing the draft bill for the establishment of the Land and Space Agency, where the speaker is acting as an opponent, deeming the proposal impractical. Furthermore, attention is being paid to the procedural transparency of the Riigikogu, specifically by requesting clarification regarding the voting results.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The main focus is on State Budget Bill 513, the suspension of the proceedings of which is supported. [The subject] acts as an opponent, criticizing the content of the budget and not supporting the Finance Committee's decision not to compensate local governments for the loss of land tax due to protected areas. [The subject] supports the opposition's specific and justified budget amendment proposals.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on Bill 457 SE (Establishment of the Land and Spatial Planning Agency), which the speaker is strongly opposed to. The main priorities are preventing the transfer of the Land Board under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Industry, and preserving citizens' right to be heard in the planning process, specifically by opposing Amendment Proposal No. 7.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the Holidays and Anniversaries Act to ensure compensation for public holidays that fall on a weekend and to add the second day of Easter. The speaker is a strong supporter of this bill, which was submitted by EKRE, and criticizes the delay in its processing within the Constitutional Committee.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the car tax bill and criticizing the way it is being handled (specifically, the lack of debate in the committee). Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of bringing the reconsideration of foreign policy stances before the Riigikogu to ensure Parliament's direct involvement in significant political changes.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards reducing bureaucracy and improving the quality of lawmaking, supporting the "one law in, two out" principle. The speaker is engaged in a critical assessment of the government's legislative achievements.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is actively engaged with amendments to the Sports Law and the Waterway Fee Law, functioning more as a detailed critic and a seeker of improvements than as an initiator. Their focus is on discrepancies found within the draft legislation (such as the age limit for minors or the definition of licensing), and they support measures designed to enhance the competitiveness of ports.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing Bill 469 SE (the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention). The speaker is a strong opponent of this bill, arguing that it is unnecessary and redundant with existing constitutional provisions. A secondary focus involves security-related legislation addressing the direct subordination of the church and the border regime.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on tax policy, particularly the taxation of banks and the question of the justification behind the distribution of the overall tax burden. The speaker is acting as a challenger to the prevailing political logic, raising doubts about the fairness of the taxes being implemented.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is placed on executing the parliament's oversight function, by submitting inquiries and questions concerning economic policy and the administration of prisons. The objective is to compel the government to clarify the logic and mathematical basis of its policy, referencing a previous inquiry.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the detailed scrutiny of the State Budget Act and its appendices, especially regarding the figures quantifying the financing of national defense (the Defense League/Kaitseliit) and Rail Baltic. The presenter is concentrating on clarifying the legal definitions within the draft legislation, serving as a detailed critic and overseer of the bill.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
There is insufficient data.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at the procedure for processing draft legislation and the inclusion of interest groups. In particular, scrutiny is being applied to why almost none of the organizations' proposals were considered, and clarity is being sought regarding the oversight of the law's implementation, especially concerning the package of proposed amendments.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on procedural details and the quality of the draft legislation. Clarifications are being demanded regarding the extension of procedural deadlines, and the draft is being criticized for insufficient coordination with relevant authorities (e.g., the Land Board). A proposal has been made to return the draft to the government for the correction of its official stances.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The main focus is on amending the national road maintenance plan to reinstate the construction of the Jõhvi-Toila road section that was previously removed, which was originally scheduled for 2025. Attention will also be paid to issues concerning the financing and implementation of major infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic, Via Baltica).
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on opposing government bills and demanding amendments, particularly concerning the Emergency Situation Act, highlighting deficiencies in the involvement of local authorities and primary producers. Support is given to amending the Penal Code to simplify the processing of misdemeanors at border crossing points, thereby freeing up resources for the Security Police Board. Furthermore, the subject is critical regarding the necessity of ratifying ILO Convention 190.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed towards amendments to tax laws and financial regulations, including draft legislation concerning the pension system and value-added tax (VAT). The speaker acts as a detailed reviewer of these draft bills, offering technical amendments and requesting clarification on the procedures for stakeholder involvement (specifically regarding the Defence League and the Rescue Board).
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on supporting draft bills, which necessitates the clarification of international law and diplomatic protocol. A second crucial priority is ensuring the transparency of the Riigikogu’s operational procedures and voting processes, requiring the justification of committee decisions.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is to ensure the legal accuracy and practical enforceability of new regulations (e.g., renewable energy permits, the register of vital service providers). The speaker acts as a legislative scrutinizer, asking detailed questions regarding the definitions of permits, the verification of ownership rights, and the public accessibility of the registers.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speech is purely critical and accusatory, without focusing on initiating or supporting specific bills or proposed amendments.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards challenging environmental and energy legislation (specifically oil shale permits), emphasizing procedural flaws and the resulting socio-economic consequences. Furthermore, attention is being paid to national defense matters (the capabilities of the Defence League) and technical issues within waste management and food safety, necessitating clarifications and the involvement of more competent agencies.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on criticizing the political decisions of the education reform and assessing their consequences in the context of the interpellation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the ongoing direction toward optimizing the education network, a process which is leading to school closures.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is on controlling government activity and implementing policy, especially concerning the relocation of infrastructure facilities and the conducting of security vetting for ministers, all of which is related to the ongoing motion of no confidence.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on opposing the Motor Vehicle Tax Law (the car tax) and suspending its second reading. It is also important to ensure the quality of draft legislation by highlighting errors in the explanatory memorandum and demanding the clear designation of the responsible minister concerning the analysis of the Income Tax Law.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the tax laws proposed by the government (income tax, VAT, car tax, and sugar tax) and scrutinizing their legality. Furthermore, there is a demand for the introduction of food security guarantees into the coalition agreement.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the specific bill (the car tax) and demanding constitutional review. The speaker demands that the Constitutional Committee, acting as the guardian of the legislative process, issue a new opinion on the constitutionality of the law following the proposed amendments.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Legislative focus is on opposing two significant financial acts: the draft bills amending the State Fees Act and the Land Tax Act. The speaker positions himself as a strong opponent of the bills, proposing the suspension of the second reading of the Land Tax Act and voting against the increase in state fees.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on opposing the car tax bill, which is currently in its third reading in the plenary session. The speaker is clearly in the role of an opponent on this issue, criticizing it as a form of retroactive taxation of the people.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the rejection of the motor vehicle tax bill and the call to vote against it. Procedurally, the withdrawal of the bill is demanded in order to correct errors in the explanatory memorandum. Criticism is also being directed at the consolidation of amendments, which merged 831 proposals into 19.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the oversight of the executive branch and demanding accountability (Question Time), especially regarding the Prime Minister's activities and transparency. Direct legislative priorities or draft bills are not mentioned.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on opposing bills initiated by the government, particularly the proposal to abolish the income tax exemption for pensions. The speaker is an active opponent, also criticizing other upcoming bills (such as the car tax) and the government's general legislative pattern, which lacks a proper intention or plan for drafting the legislation.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on the proper enforcement of existing laws, particularly the anti-corruption act, against high-ranking officials. Also under scrutiny are the government’s planned amendments to labor immigration regulations (the lifting of the worker quota), which have drawn criticism.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the rejection of Bill 437, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Land Tax Act. The speaker is a strong opponent, focusing on procedural shortcomings, such as the absence of a formal intent to draft and the failure to involve key interest groups (the Central Union of Farmers and the Private Forest Union).
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is rather on the oversight of the executive branch and demanding accountability for the deficiencies in existing systems (border control, emergency notification). There are no references to specific legislative bills or initiatives.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to changes in income tax reform and the taxation of old-age pensions. The speaker acts as an opponent, demanding clarification regarding the bill's financial impact on the state budget and pensioners.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the critical analysis of and opposition to the proposed Climate-Resilient Economy Act, as it would introduce excessive restrictions and obligations. Emphasis is also placed on the need to update the compensation system for nature conservation restrictions and to streamline the terminology of the Building Code (specifically, the lack of a definition for "renovation").
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is on the effectiveness of implementing existing financing mechanisms (the Just Transition Fund) and the impact of government budget decisions (specifically, cuts to local authorities). Action is required to utilize the fund before the end of 2026. The speaker did not mention any specific legislative initiatives or draft bills.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the critical evaluation of the requirements for the learning and growth environment in kindergartens and childcare facilities, as well as the regulations concerning wage subsidies for nursery group teachers. The speaker acts as a reviewer of the draft bill's details and the feasibility of its implementation, raising questions about the contradictions between the explanatory memorandum and the technical requirements.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on demanding action and progress from the executive branch regarding the prevention and resolution of security threats. The speaker is demanding information on whether specific steps have been taken, rather than proposing legislation themselves.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on government oversight and holding the minister accountable through a motion of no confidence. The speaker operates as an adversary of government policy and a scrutinizer of administrative details, inquiring about the frequency of reporting and the terms of funding.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the rejection of Bill 418 (the "Sweetened Beverage Tax Act Bill") during its first reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, highlighting both procedural shortcomings (the absence of a Policy Intent Memorandum) and the substance of the policy (the tax's inefficiency and high administrative costs).
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the State Fee Act and the raising of fine rates, measures which the speaker strongly opposes on procedural grounds. Also under scrutiny is the application of the Income Tax Act to pensioners. The speaker is actively opposing these bills, demanding explanations and comprehensive analyses.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the critical evaluation of existing policies and forecasts, and demanding government action (education programs) within the framework of inquiries. The speaker is engaged more in influencing and controlling the direction of policy than in initiating new bills.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on opposing the proposed amendments to the Electoral Law (m-voting), stressing that the law requires a complete overhaul, as the regulation concerning information systems is obsolete. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the draft legislation, also criticizing the procedural decisions made by the Constitutional Committee and the expansion of the National Electoral Committee's mandate regarding the definition of identity verification.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on Bill 377 SE, which amends the Health Insurance Act, the Employment Contract Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The goal is to allow partial employment while on sick leave and to transpose EU Directive 2022/431 concerning exposure to carcinogens and mutagens. The speaker is a supporter and detailed presenter of the draft law.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on requiring the execution of national investment plans, particularly concerning the construction of 2+2 roads. Furthermore, priorities include improving the funding mechanisms for local authority roads and ensuring a fairer distribution of state budget revenues.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary priority is securing additional funding for veterinary education and ensuring its compliance with the 2025 accreditation requirements. The speaker has supported proposals to lower the VAT on foodstuffs in order to enhance food security. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to review the availability of agricultural advisory services and the demand for specialists listed by the Rural Knowledge Centre.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is amending the Traffic Act by a resolution of the Riigikogu to permit longer (6.5 m) and heavier gross weight (16 t) truck combinations on the roads. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this specific amendment proposal, with the goal of making road transport more efficient.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is the motor vehicle tax bill, the processing of which has stalled due to pending amendments and the required European Union approval. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding clarity on the timeline for continuing the proceedings and citing its potential legal deficiencies.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on challenging the government's policy and proposing alternative fiscal measures (a bank tax) that would have generated 150 million euros in revenue. Specific action plans are being demanded to support large families and for the reassessment of the consequences of the education reform.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amendments to the National Defense Act and the Environmental Law concerning the use of restricted zones to ensure defense readiness. The speaker acts as a procedural auditor and supports the prioritization of national defense, while simultaneously requesting clarification regarding the omission of certain proposed amendments. He/She is a proponent of implementing necessary decisions, yet demands transparency and clarity within the legislative process.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently directed towards the implementation issues surrounding existing regulations (such as working time, hunting, and PRIA subsidies) and the resulting negative impact these have on production. The speaker calls for the simplification of administrative processes for the 2024 area payment applications and criticizes the delayed launch of the e-field logbook.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at implementing clarifications regarding food safety regulations (ionizing radiation) and the authorization standards for laboratories. The speaker seeks to explain how these legislative amendments will impact the operations of Estonian laboratories and the food products available on the market. Ensuring regulatory clarity and compliance remains the top priority.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on the areas of immigration and security, requiring that proof of the absence of mobilization duty be made mandatory as a prerequisite for obtaining a residence permit. Another priority is bringing temporary staffing agencies under control and tightening regulations.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on enhancing the election law and cybersecurity—specifically, identity verification for e-voting—along with reforming political ethics (via the EKRE bill aimed at eliminating expense allowances). Furthermore, detailed amendments are being addressed within planning and construction legislation, necessitating the resolution of inconsistencies concerning target noise levels. The speaker supports the ethics bill but is critical of the planning law amendments.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
Legislative attention is currently focused on the critical oversight of government activities and planned reforms, specifically the central libraries reform. The speaker is demanding clarity on how the future of central libraries in county centers will be guaranteed and how the wage levels of cultural workers will be secured.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker is the initiator and supporter of a draft resolution of the Riigikogu which would provide the government with guidelines for implementing measures to boost the birth rate. He supports the bill to lower the value-added tax (VAT) and stresses the necessity of addressing matters related to family benefits, parental allowances, and favorable home loans.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on criticizing the government's actions and policies (family benefits, taxation), demanding a clear message from the head of government regarding the increase of the birth rate. The objective is to hold the government accountable for the demographic crisis.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is primarily directed toward amending the Rules of Procedure of the Riigikogu and the Local Government Organization Act (the dual mandate restriction) and limiting suffrage. Also under focus is achieving regulatory clarity regarding the waiver of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for renewable energy projects, and the necessity of ratifying international agreements (specifically, the Korea aviation agreement).
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is primarily directed toward overseeing the implementation of existing budgetary decisions and policies, including the funding of the Environmental Agency and the clarification of regulations governing biofuel production. It functions chiefly as an oversight body and an initiator of inquiries, requiring detailed explanations regarding the budget and its accompanying explanatory notes.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is acting in opposition, challenging the legislative bills initiated by the government (the car tax and general tax amendments). He highlights the bank tax bill proposed by EKRE in May 2023 as a superior alternative legislative solution. He demands clarity regarding the future of property taxes (specifically for watercraft) and the removal of the cap on the taxation of land beneath one's residence.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Legislative focus is currently on a piece of draft legislation aimed at strengthening the liaison between the state and local governments via political parties. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill's objective and an advocate for the initiative, stressing its crucial role in identifying communication partners for the central government.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Value Added Tax Act, which seeks to lower the VAT on foodstuffs to 5%. The speaker is the initiator and primary supporter of this bill, viewing it as a minimal and essential first step toward ensuring the survival of the agricultural sector and assisting consumers.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Legislative focus is currently centered on the state budget strategy negotiations. The main priority within these talks is securing a salary increase for the staff of the Rescue Board and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). The speaker is acting as an advocate, demanding concrete action from the government.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker's focus is on monitoring the implementation of policy and state funding, questioning the accountability and objectives concerning Estonian-Ukrainian digital cooperation. They function as a scrutinizer of public expenditure and policy execution.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Legislative focus is on avoiding the implementation of indirect taxes (including excise duties and the car tax) and the proposal to lower the VAT on foodstuffs. The aim is to make tax policy more consumer-friendly.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently on a draft bill concerning the special labeling of insect-based foods, intended to supplement the existing regulatory framework for novel foods. The proponent is a strong supporter and initiator of this bill, demanding that the government implement the necessary amendments and additions to packaging labeling regulations within three months to ensure the safe consumption of food.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on amending a specific draft bill to include the NGO "Ukraina Eest" on the list of organizations receiving favored status. The speaker is an active proponent or supporter who is demanding clarity in the voting procedures and wishes to know the specifics of the NGO's operations.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at changing the political direction at the European level, demanding that Estonia take a leading role in ending the 'green madness.' The priority is the development of rural life and agriculture, and the reduction of bureaucracy, to ensure the viability of rural regions.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on planning the State Budget Strategy (RES) to ensure robust progress regarding football halls and the continuation of funding for regional projects. The activity is directed towards identifying the government's plans and applying political pressure, not the direct initiation of draft legislation.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is amending the Emergency Situation Act to include the supply of foodstuffs as a vital national service. The speaker is the initiator of this draft bill and criticizes the government's opposition to it, emphasizing that the legal amendment is needed immediately, rather than waiting for the government's future plans.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is clearly directed toward amending tax policy, with the body serving as the initiator and proponent of two specific draft bills (126 and 180). The priority is lowering the excise duty rates for natural gas and increasing the compensation for the use of a private passenger car under the Income Tax Act.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on accelerating government action regarding the establishment of a defense industry park and the creation and public disclosure of plans to ensure food security. The politician acts as a demanding advocate for initiative, pressuring the executive branch to implement specific policies.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on clarifying existing laws (the Building Code) and preventing mandatory reconstruction. He demands that state investments be directed toward roads to support the regional economy, and is a strong opponent of the proposed car tax bill.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on amending the Income Tax Act, where he/she has either initiated or supported several bills (e.g., 128, 153, 131). The objective is to lower the income tax rate to improve both the financial well-being of individuals and the overall condition of businesses. He/She is an active initiator and proponent of bills concerning tax cuts.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on supervising the activities of ministries and demanding accountability (in the format of a question hour), rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The goal is to ensure the effective implementation of existing policies and security measures.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on amending or expanding the draft bill to mandate the state to relocate all Soviet-era monuments, including those situated on private land. The speaker is a supporter of the initiative and wishes to significantly broaden its scope.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Legislative focus is centered on oversight and procedural transparency, requiring answers regarding the deadlines for the investigation into the Johanna-Maria Lehtme case and the collection of evidence. Furthermore, the actual impact of integration development plans is being criticized, as is their connection to public events (the Town Hall Square incident).
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring the regularity of Parliament's internal procedures and the process for amending legislation. The priority is to ensure that all actions are conducted jurisdictionally in the appropriate committee and fall under the purview of the relevant minister.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on amending the Value Added Tax Act, by submitting draft bills (149, 245) aimed at lowering the VAT rate. The speaker is the initiator and a strong supporter of these amendments, stressing the necessity of improving people's standard of living.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on overseeing the executive branch and checking the procedures related to the sale of the state-owned enterprise. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; it is rather about scrutinizing the government's activities.