By Months: Mihkel Lees
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
11.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on supporting the ratification of an international agreement concerning the transfer of Swedish inmates to Tartu Prison. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, stressing that the state retains the option to terminate the agreement prematurely should the identified risks materialize.
10.2025
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently directed towards discussions concerning next year's state budget and the overall budget strategy. The speaker aims to initiate a debate and ensure that civil defense needs are sufficiently funded through legislation, and that the government acknowledges any potential budget shortfalls.
09.2025
3 Speeches
The legislative priority is the comprehensive reform of the state's crisis preparedness through new legislation that establishes a unified framework and a clear chain of command. The main objectives are to enshrine civil protection in law and to systematize restrictions on fundamental rights during a crisis, in order to avoid unnecessary disputes and ensure a rapid response.
06.2025
3 Speeches
The legislative focus is related to the implementation of the Daylight Saving Time Directive and the processing of Mr. Grünthal's draft bill. The speaker, as a representative of the lead committee, focused on presenting the procedural details of the bill's first reading and explaining the voting results of its rejection. He is a procedural supporter of rejecting the bill, preferring a pan-European solution.
05.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is twofold: supporting the bill currently under discussion and emphasizing future legislative initiatives. The main priorities are reducing bureaucracy and adopting environmentally sustainable measures within the Minister's jurisdiction.
04.2025
2 Speeches
The focus is on clarifying and consolidating existing government activities and strategies (especially those related to children's physical activity). The discussions are primarily inquiries regarding current government actions, rather than initiating or supporting specific pieces of legislation.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The main legislative priority is supporting the creation of a new survivor's benefit, which will replace the unfair survivor's pension system. He/She is a strong proponent of this change and emphasizes its positive impact on nearly 90% of the target group. Furthermore, he/she focuses on monitoring the efficiency and expediency of Riigikogu procedures.
02.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward technical amendments concerning product safety and the regulation of accreditation fees. The speaker is a proponent and handler of the draft bill, responsible for ensuring procedural correctness. He/She proposed moving the effective date for the provisions regarding accreditation to July 1, 2025, taking into account the pace of the proceedings and the necessary preparations.