By Months: Mart Maastik
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
35 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is opposing Draft Bill 516, which aims to raise audit thresholds, because the proposed increase falls short of the 50% rise demanded by businesses, and opposing the draft legislation intended to accelerate the construction of offshore wind farms. They are critical of the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), viewing it as yet another expansion of bureaucracy. They propose halting the second reading of Draft Bill 516 and rejecting the offshore wind farm legislation entirely.
11.2024
43 Speeches
He is primarily a critic of bills initiated by the government. He focuses on criticizing the illogicality and costliness of the reorganization of the Land Board (into the Land and Space Agency). He highlights concerns regarding an amendment to the Planning Act that would abolish the ministry’s obligation to hear out citizens whose opinions were not taken into account. He supports granting suffrage only to Estonian citizens.
10.2024
23 Speeches
The legislative priority is the initiation of an amendment proposal to the Code of Civil Procedure to give people the opportunity for the review of unfair court decisions made before 2006, upon the emergence of new circumstances. He is the initiator and a strong proponent of this draft bill, stressing that it is necessary to protect the inviolability of property rights. Furthermore, he is requesting clarification regarding the temporary regulation concerning the specifics of prison placement.
09.2024
8 Speeches
The main legislative focus is opposing the draft amendment to the energy laws, which addresses the accelerated establishment of renewable energy projects under the banner of "overriding public interest." He criticizes the acceleration of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and the inefficiency of reducing bureaucracy. He demands that the Riigikogu (Parliament) focus on passing legislation and putting the controversial drafts up for debate.
07.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker is strongly opposed to the new tax legislation (the car tax and the elimination of the tax bump) and is demanding that these measures be scrapped. He/She also emphasizes the need for a long-term, well-considered energy development plan, criticizing the current indecisiveness and the constant policy swings.
06.2024
28 Speeches
The primary focus is on opposing the government-initiated tax bills (the car tax and the land tax) and energy policy decisions (specifically, supporting nuclear energy). [The subject] was an active submitter of amendments, demanding a proper energy management development plan and a thorough cost analysis before supporting nuclear energy. They also opposed the amendment to the Traffic Act that prohibits stopping on the sidewalk for loading cargo, deeming the restriction unrealistic.
05.2024
24 Speeches
The legislative focus has been on opposing government initiatives, particularly concerning the acceleration of the environmental impact assessment for offshore wind parks and the so-called "whistleblower law," which increases bureaucracy. A draft bill was introduced to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, aiming to give individuals a new opportunity to file an application for the reopening of proceedings regarding previous court decisions. It also demands the reduction of European Union bureaucracy.
04.2024
30 Speeches
The legislative focus centered on opposing the termination of the universal service and proposing improvements, specifically suggesting an hourly rate and a cap on the production cost. He initiated the establishment of an investigative committee to examine business dealings related to Russia and strongly opposed the mobile voting bill, citing security and implementation concerns. Furthermore, he scrutinized draft legislation concerning fines imposed by the Competition Authority and the regulation of gold sales.
03.2024
14 Speeches
The primary legislative priority is the revocation of voting rights for third-country nationals via constitutional amendment, requiring a swift plan to secure 81 votes. He/She is also addressing issues concerning the continuity of funding for nationally significant cultural sites and the execution of the state budget, maintaining a critical stance toward generating additional expenditures.
02.2024
28 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is opposing the government's tax proposals, specifically demanding the withdrawal of the motor vehicle tax bill. It supports ensuring security of supply in the electricity sector but opposes the termination of the universal service, instead advocating for its supplementation with a price cap mechanism. Attention is also drawn to the deficiencies in the draft Precious Metals Act from the standpoint of consumer protection and the shadow economy.
01.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker’s priority is improving the legislative procedure so that bills initiated by the opposition are not automatically rejected. He supports Varro Vooglaid’s bill concerning childbirth and seeks to improve the competitiveness of road hauliers through legislative amendments. He uses parliamentary inquiries to pressure the government into investing in the development of electricity grids.