By Months: Siim Pohlak
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
15 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, particularly blocking the 2025 state budget and the package of tax increases. He/She is critical of the amendments to the Child Protection Act and demands explanations for the procedural exclusion of the opposition’s proposed amendments (such as freezing the funding for Rail Baltic). He/She is also concerned about the disregard for the recommendations made by the Riigikogu Legal and Analysis Department.
11.2024
16 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at repealing and amending the government's tax policy (specifically the car tax and VAT on foodstuffs), by submitting relevant draft legislation. He/She strongly opposes the Rail Baltic project and the reorganization of ministries. Furthermore, restricting suffrage exclusively to Estonian citizens is a key priority. He/She actively champions the strengthening of border defense and migration policy.
10.2024
15 Speeches
The legislative focus is primarily on rejecting the draft state budget and opposing the cascade of tax increases, offering as an alternative the financing of national defense investments through the issuance of special-purpose bonds. Also under scrutiny is the bill discussed in the Social Affairs Committee regarding the background checks of staff in children's institutions. The speaker is operating in the role of the opposition, leveling criticism and demanding accountability.
09.2024
8 Speeches
The primary legislative focus has been on opposing the government’s tax hikes and demanding impact assessments for them, which culminated in the submission of a formal query to the Minister of Finance. He/She is a staunch opponent of the government’s proposed economic and tax policies, demanding that conclusions be drawn from the failed policy.
07.2024
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing tax hikes, particularly the car tax, urging people to vote against these measures in support of the Estonian people and businesses. Additionally, he/she emphasizes the need to legislatively address the reduction of bureaucracy and the curbing of corruption.
06.2024
15 Speeches
The main legislative focus is opposing the proposed car tax bill and challenging the way it is being handled, demanding its full withdrawal. He/She is also actively submitting parliamentary inquiries (e.g., regarding the non-taxation of bank profits) and expresses skepticism about the adoption of the censorship law.
05.2024
16 Speeches
He/She is an active opponent of legislation, particularly draft laws concerning tax increases. He/She supports EKRE's proposal to reduce the VAT on fruits and vegetables to 5%. Regarding the nuclear energy bill, he/she raises the fundamental question of state control (specifically, a majority stake) over strategically important enterprises.
04.2024
20 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the e-voting bill and the bill to raise state fees (417), with a proposal to reject the latter. He/She criticizes the e-voting bill for offering only cosmetic changes that fail to address the system's underlying issues. Furthermore, he/she is actively challenging the Riigikogu’s procedural rules, protesting the board’s decisions regarding the limitation of recesses.
03.2024
38 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are the abolition of expense allowances for the Riigikogu (an EKRE bill) and lowering the VAT on foodstuffs and medicines (including cancer treatments) to 5%. The speaker is both the initiator and a strong supporter of these opposition bills, criticizing the ruling coalition for obstructing their legislative processing.
02.2024
25 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are rejecting the government's car tax bill and amending the Income Tax Act to tax banks' excess profits. The speaker is the proponent of the bank taxation bill and a strong opponent of the government's tax increases. A significant focus is also placed on monitoring parliamentary procedure and protesting any violations.
01.2024
17 Speeches
Legislative priorities are aimed at reducing the tax burden, supporting cuts to income tax, fuel excise duty, and the excise duty on light heating oil (referencing draft bills 109 SE and 211). The focus is also on resolving the issue of oversight of the Prosecutor's Office to prevent people from being dragged through legal proceedings for years.