By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 134
Fully Profiled: 134
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The legislative focus is on the critical assessment and oversight of government actions and new policies (e.g., loan guarantee schemes). The speaker is concentrating on the transparency of public procurements and the financial risks associated with major energy projects, demanding accountability from the government.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Public Transport Act, where the speaker is a strong supporter of granting local governments the right to conduct control transactions. He/She opposes the part of the draft bill concerning the removal of photos from service provider cards, promising that the Isamaa party will submit amendments against it. He/She also criticizes the ministry's inability to consolidate related issues into a single draft bill.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed at criticizing the state budget and tax laws, particularly concerning the income tax exemption. Reforming the healthcare system to shorten specialist waiting lists is also a priority.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on overseeing government activities and ensuring accountability regarding budget execution and the implementation of austerity policies. Specific legislative priorities or draft bills are not mentioned; the emphasis is squarely on scrutinizing the actions of the executive branch.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is the state budget process, where the speaker acts as a strong critic and opponent of the government's proposed budget and associated tax legislation (especially the abolition of the tax hump).
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the proposed car tax bill and demanding its complete repeal. Attention is also being paid to the specific details of the law, particularly concerning the complexity involved in implementing the various exemptions and the overall impact of the registration fee on families.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently on the debate over either terminating or restructuring the Rail Baltic project, as well as changes to the Estonian government's policy direction regarding resistance to European Union directives. The speaker supports putting pressure on the government to make an economically responsible decision, and calls for a comprehensive review of all contracts and funding.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on environmental regulations, specifically the expansion of the battery collection network and the introduction of a new battery passport requirement. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the draft bill, demanding clarity regarding the bureaucracy and consumer costs that the regulation will generate.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is centered on repealing the car tax before the 2027 Riigikogu elections and blocking the approval of damaging and prohibitively expensive energy projects (offshore wind farms, power lines). The speaker primarily takes on the role of the opposition, calling for stability and demanding that lessons be learned from past mistakes.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative focus is on tightening the regulation of e-elections and ensuring their security. The speaker supports more detailed regulation, citing the OSCE recommendation, and is initiating a review of the existing procedures.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on existing legislation (specifically, the permitted scope of performance-based remuneration) and the oversight of public sector management. The speaker acts as an overseer, verifying whether the minister’s actions align with the principles of fiscal prudence and whether public funds are being used efficiently and appropriately.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Legislative focus is directed towards the rapid adjustment of strategic defense policy decisions and investments. The speaker is demanding concrete steps and investments from the government to establish counter-UAV capability, acting primarily as an initiator who calls for policy revision.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary legislative priorities include withdrawing the draft motor vehicle tax bill and amending the Code of Civil Procedure to broaden the possibilities for filing a petition for review. He/She utilizes parliamentary interpellations to demand clarity and concrete measures from the government regarding telecommunications and energy policy, and initiates proposals aimed at reducing bureaucracy (e.g., sustainability reports).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
It focuses on opposing government initiatives, particularly the car tax and subsidies for renewable energy. It demands explanations regarding the continuation of the special planning for expensive infrastructure (the fourth Estonia-Latvia connection via Saaremaa), the necessity of which experts have called into question. It acts as a critic and watchdog of existing policies.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at changes that reduce bureaucracy, particularly the postponement of sustainability reporting (ESG) by two years. He/She is an active opponent of inefficient and costly waste management regulations, raising detailed questions about their feasibility. He/She supports the proposal put forward by Isamaa.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, particularly those concerning the supplementary budget and laws related to the green transition (e.g., the acceleration of onshore wind farms and the requirement for a biofuel additive in aviation fuel). He proposes consigning the supplementary budget to the "dustbin of history" and halting the reading of the energy policy bill. Furthermore, he monitors the progress of the legislative procedure, raising questions regarding the democratic nature of the consultation process and the resolution of the Bar Association's proposals.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The legislative focus centers on monitoring the enforcement of existing international agreements and legislation, as well as identifying legal loopholes. The speaker operates more as an auditor than as an initiator of new legislation, demanding clarity regarding jurisdictional matters.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate an amendment to the Traffic Act, which would grant local governments the right to restrict the use of rented light vehicles, micro-mopeds, and bicycles. The speaker is acting as the initiator of the draft resolution on behalf of the Isamaa faction.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards criticism of government-initiated reforms (waste management) and support programs (renovation of apartment buildings). The speaker emphasizes the need to remove economically unjustified mandatory clauses from renovation requirements and to ensure stable and sufficient funding for roads.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is directed toward the supplementary budget, with the speaker acting as a critical opponent, demanding clarity and transparency regarding the balance of the budget's revenues and expenditures, especially concerning the increase in salary expenses.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker's main legislative priority is reducing bureaucracy by supporting the draft amendment to the Accounting Act (600 SE), which aims to postpone the sustainability reporting obligation or make it voluntary. He acts as both the initiator and a supporter, stressing that Isamaa raised these issues early on.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on opposing the government's planned education reform and highlighting its negative consequences. The speaker is acting as an opponent of the existing policy, rather than an initiator of new legislation. Information regarding specific legislative priorities is lacking.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on government oversight and changing energy policy. It supports EKRE's draft bill aimed at eliminating CO2 quotas and will initiate the formation of a Riigikogu (Parliamentary) investigative committee to look into the circumstances surrounding the subsidization of offshore wind farm construction.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus is on challenging the regulation issued by the Minister of Education concerning the start time of the school day. The speaker is clearly opposed to the initiative, viewing it as unnecessary bureaucracy and counterproductive busywork that only creates problems.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft bill, which proposes introducing an island mode operational fee to secure 1000 MW of controllable reserve capacity. The speaker (representing Isamaa) is a strong opponent of this bill, arguing that it creates a new tax burden for consumers.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed towards accelerating the procurement of new ferries (the fifth vessel) and making its requirements (e.g., hydrogen/electric power) more realistic to ensure the sustainability of the service. Equally important is the regulation of ticket prices and the involvement of local governments in the pricing structure, aimed at preventing unilateral price increases.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is aimed at reducing bureaucracy and reshaping energy policy to support economic competitiveness. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current administrative and energy policy direction.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is amending the Energy Sector Organization Act to revert the renewable energy target from 100% back to a more realistic level (at least 42% of total final consumption). He/She is the initiator and supporter of the draft bill that mandates the government to prepare an action plan for ensuring the operational continuity (resilience) of the electricity system, which would include clear objectives regarding controllable capacity and the development of electricity networks.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the realistic and reasonable planning of the Energy Sector Development Plan (KAK). The speaker takes an opposing stance regarding the subsidization of onshore wind farms and the Saaremaa connection project, demanding their termination. He emphasizes the need to request the European Union to lower the price of CO2 quotas to ensure the competitiveness of the Estonian economy.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on establishing a bank tax or a similar financial instrument that could be utilized during periods aimed at curbing inflation. The speaker is acting as a proponent in the debate, emphasizing the instrument's necessity due to the inevitable recurrence of economic cycles in the future.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on critically monitoring the special planning (Latvia's fourth connection across Saaremaa) initiated by the government and demanding its discontinuation. This is more about opposing the actions of the existing executive branch than initiating new legislation.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the rejection of the draft bill implementing the European Union directive regarding gender balance on corporate boards. The speaker is a vocal opponent and is submitting a formal motion for rejection on behalf of the Isamaa parliamentary group.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on the accountability and oversight of the executive branch within the framework of the Q&A session (or information hour), rather than the initiation of legislation. The priority is criticizing the government's administrative decisions (the names and structure of ministries) and demanding procedural correctness.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on a draft bill addressing renewable energy support schemes, which the speaker ultimately supports. The objective is to avoid market-distorting subsidies and ensure that energy policy adheres to market principles. The speaker is using the discussion of this bill as a platform to criticize the government's energy strategy more broadly.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on the implementation of government policy and administrative organization (reorganization of positions within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Climate), not on specific draft legislation or legislative priorities.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speech focuses on the government's political accountability and the formation of coalitions, rather than specific legislative priorities or bills.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the establishment of an investigative committee tasked with clarifying the causes, identifying those responsible, and investigating potential criminal decisions related to the failures of state-owned enterprises (such as Nordica and Eesti Energia projects). The speaker even advocates for the creation of a permanent committee that would handle the "stupidities" committed by governments.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker addresses issues related to environmental and wildlife management, specifically raising the question of controlling the squirrel population and the damage they inflict. This suggests a legislative discussion within the realm of nature conservation or hunting policy.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The legislative focus is currently directed toward the critical evaluation and amendment of national special plans and major infrastructure projects (such as offshore wind farms and electricity grid connections). The speaker is challenging the government's current proposals, while simultaneously advocating for the utilization of existing state-owned lands and special planning areas for the development of onshore wind farms.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the constitution to grant suffrage exclusively to Estonian citizens. The speaker is a strong initiator and proponent of this amendment, emphasizing that it is a "very simple" and well-formulated change that will help advance the nation-state.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing existing negative budget decisions and tax increases. The speaker's priority is ensuring stability in sports funding rules ("We shouldn't change the funding rules more often than every other year") and restoring the cut subsidies (for coaches, and support for extracurricular activities for large families).
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative focus is currently directed toward the practical implementation of expanding the defense forces' mandate and the planning of associated resources. The specific issues involve ensuring the protection of vital infrastructure, which is likely tied to the enforcement of relevant legislative amendments.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main legislative focus is the lack of an energy sector development plan, which has yet to reach the Riigikogu, even though the government is already making decisions that require massive spending. The speaker is critical of the government's decisions regarding the subsidization of offshore wind farms and the establishment of high-voltage power lines.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the critical analysis of and opposition to the implementation of government policies and agreements (the Education Agreement), particularly regarding state financial commitments. Specific bills or proposed amendments are not mentioned; instead, the role is that of a policy challenger.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The focus is on demanding transparency and evidence-based decision-making processes for energy infrastructure, contrasting with the current government policy. There is insufficient data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing and questioning the government’s strategic energy planning and expenditure decisions (subsidies, new power plants). The aim is to shift energy policy away from prohibitively expensive projects and towards maximizing onshore potential.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on influencing foreign policy and policy at the European Union level in order to change the current energy policy. The aim is to steer Estonia's foreign policy more actively against the "green frenzy." Specific domestic legislative priorities are not mentioned.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards regulations concerning banking taxation and their impact, particularly addressing issues related to income tax and extraordinary taxes. The speaker is keen on ensuring the specific provisions and transparency of the existing tax system.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus centers on supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposal concerning the implementation of state guarantees. A wider priority involves conducting a thorough reassessment of the methodology and underlying rationale for renewable energy subsidies in Estonia, specifically to prevent further harm to the national economy.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reforming education policy, requiring mandatory textbooks and a consensus-based curriculum to restrict teachers' discretion and the introduction of ideological topics into schools. The goal is to keep children away from "pseudoscience."
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on opposing the car tax and highlighting the flaws in its implementation. The speaker is challenging the legislation, demanding clarification regarding both the basis for calculating the tax and its actual purpose.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The legislative focus is on the critical monitoring and halting of government activities and plans (especially the Saaremaa special planning). The speaker demands the abandonment of unreasonable projects and criticizes the speed of processes (high-voltage lines) compared to the lengthy accreditation process required for necessary measuring instruments.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward criticizing taxes that have already been passed (the security tax) and the way they are being implemented. The speaker is operating as an opposition scrutinizer, questioning the appropriateness of the adopted legislation for funding defense requirements.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is solving the demographic problem and ensuring the stability of benefits for large families in order to provide families with a sense of security. Members of the Riigikogu (Parliament) are urged to actively contribute and find mechanisms for improving family policy, similar to the consensus funding established for national defense.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on increasing transparency and accountability, particularly concerning regulations governing expense reports and official representation costs. The speaker supports the bill but is calling for its expansion to systematically cover all individuals on the state payroll and ensure oversight of high-ranking judicial officials as well.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at halting tax increases and achieving tax stability. Specific draft legislation was not mentioned, but the necessity of changing the state's fiscal policy was emphasized so that the populace can afford to live.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing the bill designed to accelerate the construction of offshore wind farms, with specific criticism aimed at shortening the environmental impact assessments by 60 days. The speaker is an active opponent, proposing on behalf of the Isamaa party that the bill be rejected.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on controlling the government's administrative plans and budgetary expenditures related to the creation of special zones and the hiring of special representatives. Specific draft laws or legislative priorities are not mentioned.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the amendments to the Accounting Act, specifically the opposition to mandating sustainability reports and the inadequate increase in audit thresholds. The speaker opposes the draft legislation because it bundles reasonable and unreasonable provisions together, and therefore proposes, on behalf of the Isamaa party, that the bill should not be supported.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on the legal regulation of consumer protection and liability in e-commerce, specifically requiring asset guarantees from the responsible entity. Another key issue is the transparency and fairness of the compensation provided to Riigikogu members and ministers, with support being given for the continued deliberation of the draft legislation.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is Draft Bill 516, which addresses audit thresholds. The speaker is a critical opponent of this bill, arguing that the proposed increase in thresholds is insufficient. The aim of the legislation is to relieve the mandatory audit requirement for approximately 1,000 companies and mitigate the issue of limited availability of auditing services.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The focus is on criticizing the government's actions and policies (tax policy, attracting investments) and holding them accountable. He/She is demanding information regarding the negotiations and potential incentives to prevent investments from falling through.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on the critical analysis of proposed legal amendments concerning the deregistration of vehicles and the management of ownerless property, aiming to prevent any legal loopholes. Furthermore, significant attention is being paid to tightening the parliament's internal regulations to establish stringent requirements for assessing the competence and performance of Members of Parliament, including the development of a system of rewards and sanctions.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards challenging the current government policy and claiming political achievements (Isamaa's role in raising benefits). The speaker acts primarily as a critic and questioner, demanding explanations regarding the Reform Party's changes in position on phosphorite research and the priorities for funding social policy.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on criticizing the implementation of government policy and the allocation of resources (the defense budget, compensation packages). There is no information available regarding specific draft legislation or legislative priorities.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of existing legislation, particularly concerning the accessibility of background check data for employers. The objective is to identify and remedy legislative loopholes that enable dangerous individuals to take up employment involving children.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing major government projects (such as offshore wind farms and Rail Baltic), particularly concerning their financing and overall cost. Furthermore, state regulation of bank profits is being promoted to minimize lending risk associated with public investments. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government’s current investment and energy policies.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the current climate policy and its financing mechanisms (CO2 quotas). Criticism is directed both at how the CO2 quota revenue is utilized (e.g., Rail Baltic) and at the establishment of green energy projects (such as offshore wind farms), drawing attention to their hidden environmental harm.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priorities are centered on opposing constitutional amendments (namely, restricting suffrage only to citizens) and criticizing the administrative reform. He/She is a strong opponent of bills related to the reorganization of ministries and changes to the qualification requirements for officials, considering these proposals unreasonable and chaotic.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on the draft bill for the establishment of the Land and Space Agency. The speaker is a critical opponent of the proposed amendments concerning the repeal of specific sections of the Planning Act. The priority is to ensure ministerial oversight and the mandatory obligation for public consultation (or the hearing of citizens) during the planning procedure.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing existing regulations (such as the ban on stopping for commercial transport) and planned taxes/fees (packaging tax, waste charge). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of thorough debate before the implementation of major energy projects (offshore wind farms), and the passing of laws without taking reasonable arguments into account is criticized.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is the state budget, which the speaker strongly opposes and refuses to support. Criticism is directed at the budget's procedural format (activity-based) and its content (tax hikes, unreasonable energy investments). The speaker advocates returning to a cost-based budget and cutting state expenditures.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the clarity of the Riigikogu's internal organization and procedural rules, particularly the mechanism for submitting questions. Specific bills or achievements are not mentioned; rather, the interest lies in the legal correctness of the procedure.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft bill concerning the reorganization of the Land Board (Maa-amet). The speaker, acting in the role of the opposition, is proposing a more logical administrative structure—specifically placing land, spatial planning, and geology under the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture—and moving to send the draft bill back to the committee.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on the procedural correctness of decisions made within the committees. The speaker opposes the adopted decision because it was made without debating crucial aspects and in violation of good parliamentary practice.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus centers on demanding the review of existing government development plans (especially those concerning the Saaremaa and Hiiumaa offshore wind farms), taking into account international changes (the election of Trump). There is no information regarding the initiation or support of specific legislative bills.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the government’s tax policy (the motor vehicle tax) and infrastructure investments (roads, ferries). Also crucial is monitoring the implementation of bureaucracy reduction directives (ELAK) and demanding concrete examples related to their fulfillment.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker primarily operates as a critic of the regional consequences stemming from government policy. He supports the current maritime safety bill but is using the topic as a platform to raise broader questions concerning excise policy.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is narrowly focused on amending the Act on the Implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Enforcement Procedure. The speaker is the initiator and a staunch defender of this draft bill, aiming to retroactively grant the opportunity for the reopening of court judgments to individuals who received an unjust decision before 2006 and for whom new circumstances have emerged.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the critical scrutiny of the bill's details, particularly concerning the specific provisions for prison placement and their temporary validity period (until March 31, 2025). The speaker is challenging the substance and long-term implications of the draft law, demanding clarity regarding its application.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is currently on a draft bill, set to be finalized early next year, regarding the introduction of local taxes (a tourism tax). The primary priority, however, is amending the terms of the next ferry procurement tender to ensure that the carrier's profits are shared with local municipalities.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on the opposition to the government's proposed fiscal measures, specifically the raising of excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, and fuel, and the introduction of a new car tax. Energy policy is also facing criticism, particularly the aspect that requires large subsidies for offshore wind farms.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing existing or proposed laws concerning the intended purpose of parental benefits, the conditions of mothers' health insurance, and new tax burdens (the car tax). The speaker is clearly on the opposing side, defending the social and economic situation of families.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Legislative attention is currently centered on criticizing the reorganization of the executive branch's administrative structures (ministries), particularly regarding the splitting of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the establishment of new ministries. The objective is to ascertain the cost of these changes and determine the political accountability.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft bill that seeks to amend the Energy Sector Organization Act, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Act. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, particularly criticizing the acceleration of environmental impact assessments and the practice of parallel planning, which puts significant pressure on the Environmental Board.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the bill to eliminate the tax hump and casting doubt on its economic impact. The speaker acts as a critical opponent of the government's tax reform.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on questioning the substance and feasibility of the border solution proposed by the government. There is no evidence regarding the initiation or support of specific legislative bills, but rather the scrutiny of existing policy.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary legislative focus is opposition to the government's tax policy, particularly the proposed car tax and the elimination of the tax hump. Furthermore, the individual/party advocates securing a national defense loan totaling 1.6 billion euros and calls for the creation of a prudent, long-term energy strategy development plan to prevent having to deal with the fallout later.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is on scrutinizing the justification of the government's financial plans and tax legislation. The main topics include the issuance of national defense bonds and the transparency of financing large infrastructure projects (such as Rail Baltic), where the speaker acts as an opposition watchdog.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus centers on opposing a specific tax law related to the tax hump issue. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent of the bill, demanding the complete termination of its proceedings.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The main focus is on the legislative procedure, emphasizing the need to vote on the amendment. This indicates active participation in the handling of draft legislation, acting more as an observer or a guide of the process.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The main legislative priorities are ensuring the country's energy supply security (requiring a thorough development plan and analysis before supporting nuclear energy) and managing the tax burden. It acts as a strong opponent to government bills, seeking to amend or reject them (e.g., the repeal of the parking prohibition in the Traffic Act, limiting the increase in land tax).
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed at preventing the adoption of the car tax law, as it contradicts the will of the people. Furthermore, the speaker is interested in initiating a statement that would address "The Crisis of Democracy in Estonia."
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on the strong opposition facing the Car Tax Bill. The speaker is an active opponent of the bill, proposing the cancellation of the Reform Party's 500-million-euro election promise as an alternative solution to avoid implementing the car tax.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Legislative attention is currently centered on the highly controversial car tax bill and the recently passed law that eliminated the income tax exemption for the average pension. The speaker is actively opposing these socially sensitive legislative amendments in the Riigikogu.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It focuses on the legislative procedure, taking a critical stance on the drafting of nuclear energy development bills before the necessity and associated costs have been clearly established. It opposes the regulation regarding the increase of land tax that compels local governments to raise taxes.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The legislative focus is on the rapid processing and adoption of laws that were postponed by the government (the car tax, the negative supplementary budget). State budget planning is also a priority, in order to ensure fair compensation for landowners.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Legislative attention is currently focused on opposing the draft bill concerning the acceleration of the environmental impact assessment process for offshore wind farms. The speaker proposes not supporting the bill, demanding a reduction in bureaucracy across all sectors and the preservation of EIA quality.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Legislative attention is currently focused on the opposition to a draft bill that aims to accelerate the permitting process for offshore wind farms by merging three separate permits into a single one. The speaker opposes this amendment, arguing that it will result in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) being rushed and consequently rendered insufficient.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is on administrative oversight and ensuring the operability of existing land management processes, particularly regarding the deployment of the Land Board's information system. The objective is to guarantee the seamless issuing of detailed plans and land surveying conditions to avoid the cessation of economic activity.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is the initiator or a strong supporter of the bill concerning the revocation of voting rights. The focus is on the legislative process, monitoring the bill's adoption in the Culture Committee and the government, and criticizing the resistance to it.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the political debate concerning the revocation of voting rights for Russian citizens in local elections and the declaration of the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution supporting the war. The speaker acts as a critic and questioner of the government's positions, demanding clear security priorities.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on opposing laws that increase European bureaucracy (the 'whistleblower law') and on the more reasonable regulation of banking sector profits. He/She is strongly critical of the inefficiency of the legislative procedure, particularly regarding the bundling of amendments, which he/she believes is a waste of time.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The politician’s main legislative focus is opposing amendments to the election law concerning the introduction of m-voting, deeming it excessively risky. The second significant focus is energy policy, demanding the creation of an action plan to secure controllable generation capacities, storage, and a strategic reserve within Estonia.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the Electricity Market Act and the maintenance/adaptation of the universal service to ensure crisis preparedness. The second priority involves reviewing the quality of legislation regulating the sale of precious metals to prevent consumer fraud. The speaker is a critic of the draft legislation and the proposer of specific amendments.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at two main topics: amending the universal service law to make it more consumer-friendly (introducing an hourly price and a price cap), and establishing a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the business activities of Estonian companies connected to Russia and submit proposals for legislative amendments.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus centers on challenging policies related to restricting suffrage (for Russian/Belarusian citizens) and raising the immigration quota. The speaker operates as an opposition interrogator, demanding that the government provide analyses and justifications to underpin these political decisions.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's proposed tax policy (including the upcoming car tax) and the creation of a national credit register. The speaker is operating as a critic and adversary of these initiatives, demanding detailed explanations regarding their necessity and potential impact.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on changing the direction of family policy and increasing support for large families. The speaker acts as a critical questioner (the one submitting the official query/interpellation) and a strong opponent of the existing policy, demanding a better solution to halt the nation's demographic decline.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward enhancing the oversight of the state structure, which suggests an interest in reforming administrative organization and control mechanisms. The speaker is an opposition questioner who is challenging the current legislative direction.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on procedural correctness and the preparation of draft legislation, emphasizing the need to hear the views of the relevant professional associations and manufacturers before the law is adopted.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on challenging the government’s policy regarding the reduction of family benefits and the increase of the immigration quota. The speaker is acting as an opposition interrogator, demanding answers from the Ministry of the Interior concerning the costs associated with language and adaptation training for immigrants, as well as the expenditures incurred to ensure security.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is exclusively on the accelerated adoption of the constitutional amendment to strip third-country nationals of their right to vote. The speaker demands a specific, concise plan for introducing the draft bill to the Riigikogu, emphasizing that 81 votes are already secured.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's planned taxes (the sugar tax) and resisting cuts that have already been implemented (the abolition of support for extracurricular activities for large families). The speaker operates as a critical opponent of these measures.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on overseeing the implementation and enforcement of existing legal regulations, requiring answers from the Minister of Justice. Priorities for initiating new legislation or making amendments are not mentioned; this constitutes more of a supervisory review.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker emphasizes the need to act to resolve the demographic crisis ("we are not taking any action"), suggesting the necessity of legislative measures. Specific bills, amendments, or achievements were not mentioned.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative focus centers on the necessity of reviewing the work of the Prosecutor’s Office, a point with which the speaker concurs. Specific bills or legislative initiatives are not mentioned; the emphasis is rather on the need for oversight and reform within the justice sector.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the oversight of financing for nationally important cultural sites and criticizing the government's failure to act in fulfilling constitutional objectives (the preservation of the nation). Specific new bills or amendments are not mentioned.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward overseeing the implementation of government decisions and policy. The priority is ensuring transparency in the selection of boards and the critical evaluation of energy policy (particularly the subsidization of offshore wind farms). The speaker acts primarily as a critical opponent and a scrutinizer.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on establishing a new fiscal mechanism that would channel the extraordinary Euribor revenue to the Bank of Estonia to cover state expenses, including national defense. The speaker is acting as the initiator, offering alternative solutions to the government's budgetary issues.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on regulating local government elections, with a critical and skeptical eye toward the draft legislation that would restrict political parties from utilizing electoral alliances. The counterarguments against the bill specifically highlight its potential impact on the presidential electoral college.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker's primary legislative interest is improving the demographic situation, which would require restoring and increasing benefits for large families. The speaker also raises the question of the willingness to amend the constitution in order to resolve the issue of voting rights for citizens of third countries.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on changing government policy and demanding the necessary steps to save the economy. Specific legislative bills are not mentioned, but there is strong support for the idea of reducing VAT on foodstuffs, which would require legislative action.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on ensuring the security of gas and electricity supply and reforming the universal service, where the Isamaa party proposes not to terminate the service but rather to supplement it. Also being addressed are the draft motor vehicle tax bill and the modernization of precious metals regulation, where stricter consideration of consumer protection is required.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main legislative focus is on opposing government-initiated bills, especially the proposed car tax. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent, questioning the bill's ability to achieve its stated goals (climate targets) and highlighting its negative social impact.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker's focus is on the strategic direction of foreign policy and diplomatic conduct, rather than specific legislative priorities or bills.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus right now is centered on opposing the proposed car tax bill. The speaker is clearly part of the opposition, criticizing its planned implementation next year and the negative effect it will have on rural areas. The primary objective is to prevent the introduction of this new tax burden.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker primarily takes on the role of an opponent, focusing on the government’s proposed tax legislation (the VAT increase on accommodation, the car tax) and plans to raise the foreign labor quota. He/She stresses that such laws have been drafted without adequate analysis, citing the negative impact of the alcohol excise tax hike as a prime example.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on improving the lawmaking process and giving due weight to opposition initiatives. The speaker supports the bills put forward by the opposition and criticizes their continuous rejection.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is changing the regulations governing per diem allowances for road carriers to improve competitiveness, supporting the proposal put forth by the Road Carriers' Union. The speaker opposes a complex approach that prevents specific and sector-based problems from being solved through a single piece of legislation. He is critical of a legislative process that fails to establish a level playing field.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable via interpellation and amending specific political decisions. The priority is directing CO2 quota revenue towards grid development and ensuring the security of electricity supply on the major islands, in order to facilitate investments related to the green transition.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on the government's strategic energy decision and the consideration of a model for international cooperation, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The priority is long-term energy supply planning.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on the bill introduced by Varro Vooglaid, which addresses childbirth issues and registration. The speakers are strong supporters of sending the bill for further deliberation, opposing the committee’s decision to terminate the proceedings after the first reading. They emphasize that the draft legislation is "raw" and requires further discussion between the readings.