By Plenary Sessions: Tiit Maran

The legislative focus is currently on challenging environmental regulations, particularly the effort to enshrine the 30% protected area goal in law without adequate debate. The speaker stresses the necessity of using the existing, though unapproved, Environmental Sector Development Plan (KEVAD) as the basis for balanced development.

The legislative focus is aimed at challenging environmental laws and forestry regulations (particularly the 70:30 ratio), given that these provisions could create intractable situations regarding changes in land use. A significant priority is also improving the legal framework and transparency surrounding the establishment of governing councils, specifically to preclude conflicts of interest.

The legislative focus is on the correct implementation of Natura 2000 assessments and demanding the immediate approval of the Environmental Sector Development Plan (KEVAD). Clarity is also demanded regarding the further development of the Forestry Development Plan and the Forest and Nature Conservation Act, while criticizing the inclusion of specific percentages in the law as "absurd activity."

The legislative focus centers on amendments to the Nature Conservation Act, particularly those related to the Natura assessment (610 SE) and later modifications. He/She stands as a critical opponent of these draft laws, demanding that the proceedings be halted, arguing that they neither resolve the issue of compensating landowners nor repeal the right of civil society to initiate the creation of protected areas. Furthermore, he/she criticizes provisions that grant the Environmental Board overly broad discretionary power in determining compensation zones.

The legislative focus is on opposing the proposed legal amendments that would reduce the benefits provided to students by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa). The speaker calls for the creation of a new, separate support solution for young people to prevent them from being forced into a difficult predicament.

The legislative priority is amending the Hunting Act to resolve the wolf crisis and regulate the tracking of wounded game animals across hunting district boundaries. The speaker served as the rapporteur for the lead committee and personally introduced two amendments regarding hunting safety and the humane dispatch of animals injured on roads, which were ultimately deferred as subjects requiring further analysis.

The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing amendments to competition law because they are inadequate for combating economic crime and ultimately harm consumers. Another priority is influencing the drafting of the state budget to secure better ferry subsidies for rural areas (such as Hiiumaa) and to develop the regional railway network.