By Plenary Sessions: Mihkel Lees

The legislative focus is on the deliberation of the budget and the budget strategy. The speaker is acting in an oversight role, questioning the government on whether the needs for civil defense are sufficiently covered in next year's budget.

The legislative priority is the crisis preparedness bill, the objective of which is to establish a comprehensive and clear crisis management system. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft law, highlighting five significant changes, including the codification of civil protection and the clear definition of local government responsibilities.

The main legislative priority is the security tax bill, the handling of which the faction firmly supports. The speaker's role is that of a defender, standing against attempts to remove the bill from the agenda and emphasizing its crucial importance.

The legislative focus is currently on the bill submitted by Mr. Grünthal regarding the termination of the switch to daylight saving time. S2, the representative of the lead committee, is reporting on the handling of the bill, which concluded in the committee with a deadlock (a 5:5 tie) concerning the motion to reject the bill.

The legislative focus is directed toward future initiatives addressing the reduction of bureaucracy and environmental sustainability. The speaker supports the ongoing draft bill and is actively inquiring about the administration's future plans for the sector.

The focus is on identifying existing sectoral activities and coordinated government efforts aimed at increasing physical activity. The speaker is acting as an inquirer seeking an overview of the measures being implemented, rather than as the initiator of specific legislative bills.

The legislative focus centers on renewable energy infrastructure (wind farms) and associated public health regulations. The speaker is participating in the discussion, expressing skepticism regarding the negative impact of wind turbines, based on official scientific findings.

The legislative focus is on supporting the creation of a new survivor's benefit, which will replace the current survivor's pension. The speaker is a strong proponent of this reform, emphasizing the new system's greater financial security and fair transition, which stands to benefit nearly 90% of the target group.

The legislative focus is on overseeing the procedure for new investigations or tasks (which are contained in the document). The speaker is critical of the initiative, which could duplicate the existing work of Riigikogu committees and law enforcement agencies, by acting as a substantive reviewer of the initiative.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at aligning domestic law with the EU General Product Safety Regulation and updating the rules governing accreditation fees. The speaker is taking on a supporting role, overseeing the drafting process of the bill and submitting technical amendments. A key achievement is considered to be the shift in the provisions' entry into force date to July 1, 2025, which ensures the Estonian Centre for Accreditation has sufficient time for the necessary preparations.

The legislative focus is on the Economic Affairs Committee’s draft bill concerning standardization and accreditation, as well as cybersecurity requirements for products. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and responsible for managing the proceedings, ensuring the consensual conclusion of the first reading. The objective is to guarantee product conformity assessment and security.

The legislative focus is on supporting an ongoing draft bill concerning the termination of the single pensioner's allowance for seniors residing in care homes. The speaker also highlighted previous legislative achievements, such as the implementation of the care reform and the largest pension increase in the last 15 years, which significantly raised the old-age pension.

The legislative focus is on supporting a specific bill aimed at achieving budget savings through cuts to social benefits. The speaker is a strong proponent and explainer of the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on state finances and the preservation of access to social services.

The legislative focus is procedural, concentrating on the organization of the plenary session and the scheduling of the vote. The speakers are the proposer and the seconder of the motion to take a recess before a crucial vote on the motion for adjournment.

The focus is on assuming the duties of a member of the Riigikogu and taking the oath of office in the 15th convocation of the Riigikogu. Specific legislative priorities or draft bills are absent.