By Months: Andres Metsoja
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
8 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the elimination of inequities in the motor vehicle tax and the correction of technical flaws introduced in the draft legislation. Furthermore, strategic planning is a key focus, including the structuring of the Climate-Resilient Economy Act and linking it to the funding instruments of the European Union's next financial period.
10.2025
22 Speeches
The focus is on demanding budget compliance and structural reforms, particularly concerning the statutory establishment of road funding using revenue generated by the motor vehicle tax. It also calls for a change in fiscal policy to guarantee local governments statutory revenue from major investments made on state land, citing the upcoming local elections.
09.2025
18 Speeches
The speaker is the initiator of the legislation (an Isamaa draft bill to amend motor insurance), which aims to reduce bureaucracy and increase user convenience, following the example of the Norwegian model. He/She is also a strong opponent of Draft Bill 667 SE, criticizing its retroactive payment liability and the restriction of business freedom.
06.2025
11 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are the regulation of renewable energy (the requirement for an integrated permit for large wind and solar farms) and the rejection of the draft bill on maritime sector fees (a proposal by the Isamaa faction). He/She is the initiator (or supporter) of draft bills that increase bureaucratic protection against environmental impacts and ensure a systematic approach.
05.2025
16 Speeches
The primary legislative priorities include rejecting the government's environmental bills (610 and 612 SE) and supporting the amendment to the Hunting Act, initiated by Isamaa, which aims to manage large predators. Furthermore, he/she supports amending the Traffic Insurance Act to eliminate mandatory insurance for light trailers. He/she is active both in initiating bills and in submitting motions for rejection proposed by opponents.
04.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker's primary legislative priority is the regulation of renewable energy, submitting the Isamaa faction's draft bill to amend the Industrial Emissions Act in order to subject wind farms to the integrated permit procedure. He/She is also an active opponent of draft bill 612 concerning the government's ownership policy and submits amendments to abolish the renewable energy fee in affected areas.
03.2025
7 Speeches
The main legislative activity concerns opposing Draft Bill 531, which amends the Building Code, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act. He opposes the bill, making a proposal on behalf of the Isamaa parliamentary group to suspend the second reading, citing an insufficient impact analysis and a rise in hidden costs.
02.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker is actively involved in the oversight of amendments to the Local Government Organization Act concerning pets, inquiring about the applicability of sanction measures (a maximum fine of 6,400 euros) and relevant jurisprudence. They also raise a fiscal problem: the fines are collected into the state budget, leaving the associated costs to be borne by the local government.
01.2025
11 Speeches
The main legislative priority is Bill 553, initiated by Isamaa, which amends the Hunting Act and grants the Environmental Board year-round authority to prevent damage caused by game animals. Furthermore, he/she demands that renewable energy facilities be subjected to the integrated permit procedure, and criticizes failed draft legislation (the Geological Resources Act) as well as the large volume of proposed amendments (to the Climate Act).