By Agendas: Tõnis Mölder

Total Agendas: 16

Fully Profiled: 16

2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

There is no direct confrontation, as the speaker is focused on presenting the content and procedure of the draft law. The criticism is instead aimed at systemic shortcomings and lengthy processing times in local governments, with the speaker citing bizarre examples.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The criticism targets the government's draft budget and revenue forecasts, particularly concerning RMK dividends and the fee for logging rights. Questions are being raised regarding the sustainability of these revenue sources and the accounting of fees paid by the state to itself. The opposition is based on political and fiscal analysis, not personal grounds.
2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The opposition's stance is directed against the Social Democrats, whose motives and resistance are deemed incomprehensible and vague. The opponents' views are ridiculed using the figurative expression "a mosquito bite," which points to the irrelevance of their criticism.
2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker himself does not criticize the opponents; rather, he conveys the conflicting viewpoints of the bill's initiators (who seek to reduce bureaucracy and support voluntary action) and the Ministry of Finance (which emphasizes the goals of the Green Deal and the positive impact of reporting). He notes that the initiators of the bill originally aimed to drop the entire topic within the European Union.
2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker directly contradicts colleagues who claimed that a large number of entrepreneurs are outraged by the new draft bill. The criticism is evidence-based, utilizing the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Estonian Employers' Confederation to refute the counterarguments. It is also stressed that the Chancellor of Justice was critical only of the previous government's draft bill.
2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Direct opposition or criticism regarding the political positions is not expressed. The speaker is correcting a factual error, while simultaneously partially acknowledging Mr. Laats's claim that the idea resurfaced 15 years later.
2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

While direct opposition is not voiced, critics are questioning the practical value of the draft bill, suggesting it serves primarily to reduce the workload on officials rather than benefiting the interests of businesses. The criticism is focused on the policy’s scope and its actual real-world impact.
2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Criticism is aimed both at the collective failure of those who set the Green Deal's objectives and at major powers (China, the US) deviating from climate targets. The opposition exists at the policy and strategy level, raising the question of whether things were pushed too far, or if communication errors were made that caused the objective to lose focus.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The criticism is directed at the procedural conduct of political factions who are engaging in political gamesmanship and acting purely in self-interest, instead of seeking a broad consensus beneficial to the state. The criticism is not aimed at specific individuals, but rather at the lack of sincerity in the process between the coalition and the opposition.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The confrontation is directed against the initiators of the bill and the committee chairman, who are criticized for underestimating the risks associated with implementing the law and for limiting political ambition. The criticism targets the political consensus and the failure to restrict voting rights for holders of the grey passport as well, citing previous promises.
2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The speaker acts as a critical questioner, calling into question the new coalition's ability to resolve complex legal matters. The criticism is leveled at the previous government (which included the same parties) for its failure to agree on the competition law.
2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is no direct opposition to the political groups or the substance of the draft legislation. The criticism is aimed at correcting the inaccuracy of the voting result presented by the chair of the session, which constitutes a procedural, not a political, objection.
2024-01-24
Communication

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The primary criticism is directed at the Competition Authority’s communication practices and lack of transparency, which leads to one-sided media coverage. The opposition is procedural and ethical, especially regarding the participation of a former official (Maris Jesse) in analyzing her own reform, which is considered an opaque instance of "checking one's own work."
2024-01-22
Interpellation regarding the Development Plan for the Environmental Sector 2030 (No. 492)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The standoff targets the Minister of Climate (Kristen Michal) and the coalition, criticizing them for the stalling and delay in the preparation of development plans. The criticism is both procedural and policy-driven, demanding answers to five specific questions and the swift submission of the forestry development plan.
2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the use of electronic cigarettes (No. 377)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The main criticism is directed at the Ministry of the Interior and the Tax and Customs Board, faulting them for insufficient oversight and ignoring the rampant growth of the black market. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, demanding a more detailed analysis and concrete steps to eliminate the black market. Minister Lauri Läänemets was expected to provide a more substantive response with a broader perspective.
2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The criticism focuses on a potential conflict of interest, where national energy decisions could be dictated by the interests of a single private company promoting nuclear power. Furthermore, the timing of the government's energy transition plans is being questioned, as it could lead to a shortage of dispatchable capacity.