By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
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.