By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri

The speaker is an active participant in the plenary session, posing a substantive question regarding budget rules and offering an extended discussion on the matter. He/She references previous discussions from the 1990s, demonstrating a long-standing engagement with the subject. Other patterns of activity or frequency of appearances are not evident from the data.

The speaker’s activity profile is characterized by intensive legislative work within the committee, citing four sittings, a public hearing, and specific dates allocated for the discussion of amendments. He/She appears before the Riigikogu as the committee’s rapporteur, providing a detailed overview of the procedural progress and the decisions that have been adopted.

The speaker actively participates in the plenary session, presenting both questions (regarding R&D funding) and a longer speech concerning the business environment and public finances. The speeches are focused on the specific discussion topic and are thorough in content. Information regarding the frequency of other activities or presentations is unavailable.

The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in plenary sessions, both as a questioner and as a representative of the lead committee. Participation in specific events has been noted, such as the Finance Committee meeting on May 6th and the presentation of the draft legislation on May 15th. The speaker serves as a rapporteur in the Riigikogu, accurately relaying the committee's decisions.

Politicians are actively involved in the legislative process and committee work, participating in Finance Committee sessions (e.g., April 4, 18, and 30) and setting the schedule for plenary discussions. The activity pattern of the first speaker suggests the role of a rapporteur or a committee chair, who provides an overview of the progress of the proceedings.