By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri

The political position focuses on the deliberation of the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (RahaPTS). The speaker supports the Finance Committee's consensus decision not to endorse the adoption of the draft bill in its unchanged form, emphasizing the need for further discussion and clarification. The position is strongly procedural and legal, defending the Riigikogu’s right to make choices as a legislator, even if those choices are challenged by the President or the Supreme Court.

The speaker is focusing on the procedural integrity of the anti-money laundering bill and the necessity of amending it following the president's return. The political focus is aimed at improving the substance of the draft law, supporting the continuation of the process, given that the president determined that "it could be done better."

The political stance focuses on ensuring the stability and security of the financial system, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of avoiding unduly rigid and burdensome regulations. We support the review and potential loosening of banking standards (S1). There is an urgent need to combat financial fraud and predatory savings and loan associations, which constitute problems of systemic importance.