By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on the critical analysis and opposition to the government-submitted bills (527, 536), particularly those concerning constitutional amendments, administrative reorganization, and education laws. The priority is exposing the unsubstantiated and poorly considered aspects of these drafts, demanding precise analysis and cost justification to prevent the state from losing credibility.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the Subsoil Act, which addresses the procedure for suspending mining permits, and establishing the comprehensive framework for the Climate-Resilient Economy Act. The speaker is critical of the content of the initiated amendments regarding their ability to ensure legal certainty and actively participates in committee discussions.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is the processing of the state budget, which the speaker strongly opposes. They specifically mention their own amendment proposal concerning the compensation of land tax paid to local governments for nature conservation restrictions, demanding that funds be allocated for this purpose.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill establishing the Land and Planning Agency (Maa- ja Ruumiamet). The speaker is a vocal opponent of this bill, arguing that it fails to address issues related to planning quality and legal certainty. The priority must be to ensure that planning processes (special plans and comprehensive plans) form a cohesive whole and can be managed regionally, rather than separately within each local municipality.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposing the current tax law and supporting its repeal, which is viewed as "a truly terrible piece of legislation." We are also closely monitoring the government's plans for finding revenue streams and setting limits on future tax hikes. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current legislative direction.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the opposition and the demand for the repeal of the motor vehicle tax law. The speaker is acting as an opponent, demanding a clear summary of all proposed tax amendments from the rapporteur in order to grasp the entirety of the bill.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The main focus is on the swift processing of the bill concerning voting rights, for which the opposition has previously offered solutions. It also mentions the drafting of the education agreement and the necessity of finding a comprehensive solution for the entire education network.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus centers on opposition to the motor vehicle tax act and concerns regarding the progress of the waste reform (specifically, the recycling targets), which is expected to reach parliament shortly. Furthermore, the legislative procedure itself is being criticized, particularly the reliance on omnibus bills.