By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets
Total Sessions: 136
Fully Profiled: 136
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus centers on resistance to European Union tax initiatives that encroach upon the jurisdiction of member states, such as the tax on large corporations and the classification of excise duties as own resources. The speaker acts as a staunch opponent of these measures.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Legislative attention is focused on stopping the "pseudo-green transition" in Estonia. It is also demanded that major energy decisions, which will affect households and businesses for decades, be made either in the Riigikogu or through a national referendum.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on overseeing government activities, particularly based on the reports issued by the National Audit Office, and demanding explanations regarding the absence of internal controls. Furthermore, a priority is the review of regulations pertaining to limiting the wild animal population to safeguard food security and farmers' interests.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on political responsibility and resolving the diplomatic conflict (demanding an apology), not on specific bills, proposed amendments, or legislative work.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is directed toward scrutinizing the government's activities through interpellations, and toward two main draft bills: the suspension of wind farm planning (citing concerns over infrasound and national defense capability) and the ratification of the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention. Also important is the procedural focus, which demands the openness and transparency of the Riigikogu's work, and criticizes the use of night sittings.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is participating in a legislative debate concerning measures to curb money laundering and corruption, while remaining critical of the actual impact of the initiatives. He questions whether the new databases will help catch the top figures in banking or if the focus will once again be on smaller players.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on supporting and refining the civil defense bill. The speaker is acting as a proponent who seeks to broaden the bill's scope to encompass rural areas and municipal buildings, and to address the status of existing historical shelters.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the oversight of the executive branch and demanding accountability within the justice sector, with particular emphasis placed on ensuring the proper functioning of the Prosecutor's Office. A key priority also involves the thorough scrutiny of state contracts (such as the prisoner accommodation agreement) and identifying security risks related to the clause concerning asylum applications.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main activity involves opposing bills introduced by the government and proposing the suspension of their readings, on behalf of the EKRE faction. These bills concern the simplification of environmental and infrastructure regulations (specifically mining and wind turbines) and the mandate for biofuels in aviation. The speaker is clearly acting in the role of an opponent and blocker within parliament.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on demanding the establishment of better and clearer legal grounds for data collection, as well as restricting or halting the construction of wind farms in the interest of national defense. The speaker opposes the existing policy and calls for comprehensive, multi-million dollar studies to be carried out regarding the security impact of wind turbines and solar parks.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is acting as the opposition, standing against draft legislation aimed at simplifying planning procedures and opposing any law that cedes sovereignty (such as the harmonization of time). They support the implementation of strict setback requirements for the construction of wind turbines, citing regulations from other countries as examples.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at reorganizing the financing of the road maintenance plan and opposing the Rail Baltic project. A priority is the reintroduction of the PPP model for the four-laning of main highways. It supports utilizing existing railway infrastructure (e.g., Rakvere–Kunda) for passenger transport.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus centers on challenging supplementary budget expenditures, particularly concerning the funding allocated for climate measures, media subsidies, and e-voting. A crucial priority is the development of national defense and ensuring that wind farms do not compromise the signal intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities of the Defense Forces, necessitating relevant studies and restrictions.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing tax increases and the ambiguous "Security Tax." The proposed alternatives include establishing a Defence and Security Fund, issuing sovereign bonds to cover defense expenditures, and implementing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project model.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary emphasis is on opposing and criticizing the government's regulatory initiatives, especially the Green Transition, due to its totalitarian nature and the consequences of shutting down businesses. The speaker questions the logic and effectiveness of the current regulations.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on stopping existing bad policies and educational experiments, and restoring trust, rather than introducing new bills. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current policy.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing the regulation of gender balance in the management of listed companies (specifically, a 40% quota on the board) and opposing the draft legislation related to the European Union's climate policy. The speaker positions themselves as a staunch opponent of these drafts, concentrating their criticism on their ideological underpinnings and potential negative repercussions.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker raises a significant political issue (energy security and the lack of investment) that requires the attention of the Government or the Riigikogu, but does not refer to specific bills or proposed amendments that he or she supports or opposes.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on criticizing existing practices related to record-keeping and name changes, as well as international tax regulation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government’s ideological initiatives but fails to mention any specific legislation he himself supports or proposes.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on implementing the fundamentals of criminal policy and improving the accountability of the justice system. He/She calls for the hiring of new officials to dismantle telephone scam networks and prioritizing prevention measures (alcohol, narcotics) in schools and elsewhere.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill concerning the allowance of incidental power into the grid, urgently demanding a thorough risk analysis. The speaker stresses the necessity of ensuring island operation capability and addresses the terminology used in the legislation. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes the fulfillment of earlier election promises, specifically the lowering of excise duties.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker focuses on criticizing the actions of the Riigikogu and the government and on defending democracy, demanding explanations regarding the quality of governance. He does not mention specific legislative priorities, draft legislation, or achievements.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the opposition to the whistleblower law, which is viewed as an increase in bureaucracy and control. The speaker is against the initiation and support of the law, stressing that citizens already have the freedom to report legal violations. It is also noted that the scope of reporting is being expanded, for example, by including the reporting of violations related to sanction crimes.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker highlights the deficiencies in the current regulatory framework, which prevents an adequate response to the impacts caused by modern, massive wind turbines. He/She is a strong opponent of the existing wind energy subsidy schemes and supports legislative action that would protect local municipalities and mandate that wind farm companies cover the costs of decommissioning.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative efforts are concentrated on accelerating the digitalization of cultural heritage to improve the accessibility of books and documents for use in classrooms. There is also a call to preserve the filming location of "Truth and Justice" in Rõuge municipality, and greater attention is demanded for the funding of Estonian domestic films.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections and procedural reform. The speaker supports the establishment of an investigative commission and calls for amending the law to ensure the preservation of electronic evidence, thereby preventing its rapid destruction.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is directed towards radically improving the functioning of the state and the legal system, demanding better data protection and improved public access to the judicial system. The speaker is primarily opposed to the government's strategic plans (such as Strategy 2035 and the construction of prison islands) and demands fixes for the failing e-state.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on opposing the government's energy policy and subsidy schemes, rather than initiating new draft legislation. The speaker promises that a future EKRE government will abolish the subsidies, which signals an intent to amend current legislation and a desire to dismantle the existing regulatory framework.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on tax policy, where the speaker opposes the car tax and supports the bank tax. Another important topic is the regulation of energy infrastructure, particularly concerning the size of wind farms, their technological origin, and their impact on the landscape.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Legislative focus is absent; the emphasis is on political accountability, the behavioral norms of government members, and adherence to the policy of maintaining allied relations. The speaker demands political intervention and an apology, not new legislation.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on disputing the text and terminology of a specific draft bill, particularly concerning the use of the term "underrepresented sex/gender." The speaker, acting as the opposition, is demanding clarification on whether the term refers to biological or social sex. The ultimate objective is to prevent the creation of rights for so-called "other genders" via this proposed legislation.
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the hate speech law, which opponents describe as a censorship law. The speaker is a strong adversary of this draft bill and demands clarification from the minister regarding its current status.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward closing gaps in accountability and anti-corruption measures (the "fence holes") so that the highest officials cannot evade responsibility. The speaker demands the completion of existing investigations and stricter adherence to financial reporting.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on criticizing the financial schemes and state guarantees of existing or planned major projects (e.g., the Paldiski Energy Storage facility, offshore wind farms). There is no information regarding the initiation, support, or opposition of specific legislative bills.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is supporting the draft bill concerning the motivation and compensation of servicemen and reservists. The speaker is a supporter who seeks to amend the initiative with a proposal to create a fairer system for compensating lost wages.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on the deficiencies in the enforcement of existing laws (especially the Language Act), criticizing the widespread disregard for these regulations. It supports removing Russian from the list of B-level foreign languages and investigates the current status of providing new language teachers.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the creation of an investigative commission to ensure a thorough investigation of state agencies' activities regarding vaccine side effects and conflicts of interest. The speaker is acting as an initiator/supporter in ensuring oversight and accountability, also referencing the work of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) support group.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing existing government policies—such as energy subsidies, climate regulations, and educational content—and demanding the resignation of the Minister of Education. Criticism also extends to regulations imposed by the Eurobureaucracy, including the proposed ban on stove heating and mandatory sustainability reports for businesses. Specific bills that the speaker would personally support or initiate are not mentioned.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on overseeing government activities and demanding accountability regarding energy subsidies and offshore wind farm projects. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of presenting the source data to the special anti-corruption commission, which indicates a robust oversight function. This is less about initiating new legislation and more about opposing existing policy and demanding transparency.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the higher education bill, which the speaker opposes, particularly regarding the Innovation Policy Council being established under the Government of the Republic. The second priority involves amending environmental regulations to manage the wolf population and prevent Estonia from becoming a "wolf reserve."
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The primary legislative focus centers on opposing the government's proposed car tax, specifically citing the warnings issued by the Chancellor of Justice. In the education sector, there is a demand for monitoring language proficiency and altering the principles of group composition to harmonize the language levels among children.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on supporting a constitutional amendment to eliminate the voting rights of non-citizens in local elections, a measure viewed as addressing both a legal anomaly and a security threat. Furthermore, there is a demand for tightening e-residency regulations to stop the facilitation of money laundering and restore Estonia's international reputation.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on opposing the hate speech law (the "censorship law"), which is currently under review in Riigikogu committees. The speaker is a strong opponent of the law and is demanding that the government halt the proceedings.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at immediately halting the construction of wind farms to prevent further economic and environmental damage. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current energy policy initiatives and criticizes the lack of transparency in making financing decisions.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on challenging the direction and ethicality of government policy (economy, climate) and demanding accountability. There is no information available regarding the speaker's own legislative priorities, draft bills, or proposed amendments.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on opposing the hate speech law, which is viewed as censorship. Furthermore, the European Union's Digital Services Act is being criticized, with critics arguing that it undermines freedom of speech and the operations of social media giants.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is opposing the hate speech law and demanding its repeal, while emphasizing the value of free speech. No other specific legislative initiatives or bills are mentioned.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on criticism of the ongoing draft bill regarding the oversight of posted workers and the enforcement of language requirements. The speaker is an opposition critic who demands that the bill addresses the factual situation on the ground and ensures genuine control, rather than merely symbolic steps.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the repeal of existing policies and teaching materials. There is a demand for the issuance of a decree stating that there are only two sexes in Estonia, as well as the recall of textbooks that disseminate pseudoscience and the disbanding of the corresponding commissions. Furthermore, the hate speech law prepared by the Ministry of Justice is being opposed.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Legislative focus is currently aimed at challenging the Riigikogu declaration, given that it lacks grounding in international (OSCE) materials. Also under scrutiny is the legislative framework governing elections, since Estonia's e-voting system is deemed unsuitable and unauditable, thereby highlighting the necessity for reform.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of the national defense bill currently under discussion, which aims to accelerate procurement processes and rectify previous shortcomings. His priorities include acquiring medium-range air defense capabilities, purchasing a multifunctional vessel and helicopters, and ensuring rapid and adequate preparation for drone warfare. He stresses the necessity of addressing the "gray zones" within national defense.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on supporting the refinement and improvement of the state budget to enhance its accuracy and transparency. Furthermore, there is sharp criticism directed at the draft censorship law, which the opposition brought to the floor.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on administrative oversight and the financial regulations governing the reimbursement of expenses for civil servants and members of the Riigikogu (Parliament). The speaker operates as a supervisor demanding clarification, concentrating specifically on the details of budget implementation.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on challenging the government's administrative decision (the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse), a matter tied to regional policy and the administration of justice. The speaker acts as the objector, stressing that reducing the state's presence constitutes the wrong course of action.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the rejection of a specific draft bill pertaining to the implementation of climate legislation and the suspension of related proceedings. The objective is to refer the bill to the Supreme Court for constitutional review, given that it infringes upon the principles of legitimate expectation and legal certainty.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is heavily centered on opposing the draft hate speech law, which is being dubbed the free speech suppression act. Furthermore, there is a demand for evaluating and holding accountable the actions of the Prosecutor's Office leadership, referencing the possibility of removing the Prosecutor General.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to the current excise tax bill (covering gasoline and alcohol), emphasizing the negative impact it will have on tourism and the transport sector. Furthermore, he criticizes the proposed Climate-Resilient Economy Act currently under discussion, calling it a plan designed to dismantle Estonia's competitiveness.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed towards regulating the extraction of mineral resources, necessitating the swift finalization of the framework for developing a concession mechanism in connection with the upcoming legislative amendment. Furthermore, priorities include restoring the family benefits that were revoked by the government and ensuring legal certainty.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on restoring Parliament's authority to approve foreign missions, and raising the issue of wind turbine standards (specifically, the exceeding of electromagnetic field limits) under the Public Health Act. The speaker is a staunch opponent of social provisions (such as gender reassignment), demanding their removal from legislation, and criticizes the laws' objective of creating a multicultural society.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is directed at criticizing the government's actions and decisions (the establishment of offshore wind farms, the imposition of a ban) and demanding their modification. The speaker calls for decisive intervention to prevent security risks, citing Sweden's decision to halt the projects.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards gathering justifications and examples for the ongoing policy or draft law (or its reassessment). The Speaker acts as an information procurer during the plenary session to understand the data underpinning the policy.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is rather on overseeing the effectiveness and enforcement of existing tax legislation. The speaker operates as a scrutinizer and auditor of policy outcomes, rather than as an initiator of new bills.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposition to the forthcoming climate law and the entire climate policy framework, which is viewed as nationally significant but economically detrimental. The speaker is a strong opponent of this specific bill and its associated policies, actively seeking to discredit the underlying scientific and and economic premises upon which they are based.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's draft bill regarding the inclusion of the non-citizen franchise in the constitution, while simultaneously supporting a counter-proposal that would prioritize citizenship. The speaker is an active opponent, criticizing the ambiguous wording of the draft bill and the work of the Constitutional Committee.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedural rules and the government's accountability for the transparency of the state budget. Specific bills or legislative priorities that the speaker would initiate or support are not mentioned in the text.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The key legislative priority is the establishment and operation of parliamentary investigative committees, particularly concerning the Rail Baltic and Johanna-Maria Lehtme/Slava Ukraini cases. The speaker is a strong advocate for these committees, viewing them as a necessary mechanism for establishing the truth in situations where law enforcement bodies are failing to function. They point to the work of the VEB Fund committee as a positive example.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards the critical scrutiny of foreign mission mandates and restricting the powers of the executive branch, which often come at the expense of parliament. The preference is for retaining Parliament’s right to decide and, when necessary, utilizing the format of extraordinary sessions for making quick decisions, rather than issuing blank checks. Clarity is demanded regarding the legal basis of the missions and the renewal of their mandates.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward opposing the hate speech law (dubbed the censorship law), which is widely viewed as unconstitutional and having the spirit of 1934. The development of the concession law, specifically concerning the mining of mineral resources, is also a key issue. Furthermore, there is a demand for the establishment of a state commission on the Rail Baltic project to investigate financial flows.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker's focus is on continuing existing policies (e.g., housing support) and improving the operations of state institutions (e.g., the police). They demand concrete action plans from the government (such as the relocation of jobs) and oppose the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse, which they view as an issue of policy implementation rather than legislation.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is an opponent and a critic, focusing on criticizing existing laws and the direction the government is taking. The main legislative changes demanded are the revocation of voting rights for Russian citizens and the halting of the values-based politics (social gender/gender ideology) imposed by the government.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing a new regulatory system that imposes social requirements and administrative burden on businesses. The speaker’s primary priority is initiating a motion of no confidence against the responsible minister, citing incompetence, in order to halt the regulation deemed detrimental.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on opposing the Minister of Justice's plan for cross-border prison business, which is viewed as a threat to national sovereignty. The speaker does not mention specific bills or initiatives, but instead concentrates on criticizing the government's policy.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at supporting declarations that recognize genocides, as well as establishing new institutions. The priority is the creation of a bureau for investigating war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide crimes that are not subject to the statute of limitations, to be established under the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs. The necessity of monitoring the completion of the Patarei Prison research center by 2026 is also emphasized.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the critical evaluation of existing or proposed policy changes (the consultation fee) and calls for the simplification of administrative procedures for the disbursement of social benefits. The speaker acts as a policy critic and overseer.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft Child Protection Act, particularly the provision concerning the employment of convicted individuals. The speaker opposes the bill and demands its immediate and proper withdrawal now that the flaw has been noticed, in order to prevent the passage of a child-hostile law. The bill is characterized as a "Brezhnev package," containing both necessary and dangerous elements.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative priority is the reinstatement of the bill or decision concerning the raising of family benefits, which had garnered cross-party support before the election. The speaker currently opposes the government's annulment of the previous agreement and inquires about the prospect of returning to that agreement.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently aimed at opposing the government's decision to raise the immigration quota. Criticism is also directed at the insufficient enforcement of existing regulations (e.g., illegal labor and adherence to language requirements), especially within the Bolt and Wolt sectors. New legislative bills are not mentioned.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on changing the priorities of the government's infrastructure and energy policies and criticizing how they are being implemented. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, the action is framed as opposition to government policy, demanding improved international cooperation and the development of domestic transport.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supporting the proposal submitted to the Government of the Republic, which aims to overturn the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision and re-establish the Estonian Consulate General in New York. The speaker is a strong proponent of this draft legislation and hopes that it will be realized during the term of the new Riigikogu.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the simplification of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for wind turbines, demanding the retention of strict regulations to protect nature and human health. Large infrastructure and mining projects are also being criticized.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is aimed at the misapplication of existing laws, especially the provision dealing with symbols of aggression, and the violation of constitutional rights. There is a demand to address police funding, the recruitment of new staff, and civil protection, rather than symbolic monument conflicts.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on accelerating the sector's development and supporting domestic industry through government procurement contracts. The speaker is acting as the catalyst for a political shift, raising a specific question regarding these contracts and the acceleration of development.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The focus is on the implementation and interpretation of existing laws prohibiting symbols, particularly in relation to the organization and obstruction of public events. The speaker demands that the Prime Minister must be able to draw a distinction when applying the law between the symbols of the aggressor state and those of the Estonian freedom struggle.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward challenging government spending and priorities, particularly concerning environmental and education reforms. The speaker is a vocal critic of the current political trajectory and expensive projects, calling for a shift in priorities and immediate cost savings.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Legislative focus centers on scrutinizing the government's actions and holding ministers accountable through motions of no confidence. The priority is evaluating the credibility and political fitness of members of the executive branch.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the car tax bill and mitigating its potential impact on vulnerable groups. The speaker is acting in the role of the opposition, attempting to amend the content of the law to prevent an increase in the administrative burden on disabled people and to provide support for large families. A proposal to support the acquisition of vehicles for families with many children was submitted previously.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is on political accountability and credibility, rather than initiating or supporting specific pieces of legislation. Topics like national defense and tax hikes are discussed, but the criticism is aimed squarely at the candidate's personal trustworthiness and past political record.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is currently on amending the tax law to provide relief for large families when purchasing bigger cars. The speaker frames themselves as the initiator of a specific legislative solution that the government has ignored.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed toward understanding legal rulings and their implementation, particularly concerning regulations governing the violation of procedural restrictions. The speaker seeks to evaluate the significance of the ruling made and its progressive role within public service.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative priorities encompass the accelerated development of the defense industry in the realm of drone technology. Furthermore, the focus remains on financial regulation, specifically limiting predatory lending practices and implementing a bank tax to ensure the necessary revenues for the state.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed at demanding the enforcement of existing laws (especially the Language Act and labor regulations) and development plans (criminal law, human trafficking). The speaker is a determined opponent of the government's plan to close the consulates in San Francisco and New York, and has submitted a draft resolution aimed against this measure.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at lowering taxes that are crippling the economy and reversing the Green Transition policy. A key priority is developing the national defense industry to create jobs and ensure a sense of security. Short-term solutions are being demanded to ease the bankruptcy pressure on businesses.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on the critical evaluation of existing economic and labor policies, citing the need to prioritize high technology in legislation and restrict the influx of cheap labor. The presenter is a critical opponent of the current direction.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker identifies systemic problems (electoral fraud using the ID card, police inefficiency) that require resolution, but specific legislative priorities or draft bills are not mentioned.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at scrutinizing the process of planning major infrastructure projects and considering alternatives. The speaker acts as a critical questioner, demanding explanations for the omission of previous solutions.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on holding the minister accountable and criticizing their policies (the language environment, social benefits), rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The priority is to highlight the government's actions and failures.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring procedural correctness, demanding that all draft legislation be accompanied by the required impact assessments (including the impact of European Union law). Also under scrutiny is the legislation concerning pension indexation, where the speaker is acting more as a seeker of clarification than as an initiator.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the quality and methodology of official forecasts and reporting, requiring the preparation of alternative forecasts within the context of the green transition. Direct legislative priorities (draft bills) are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is placed on the accountability of the government and institutions.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the national survival project—the necessity of constructing a nuclear power plant—and the security arguments associated with it. He/She emphasizes the need for a nationwide effort to locate and thoroughly consider the site of the nuclear power plant. There are no references to specific bills currently under deliberation or any concrete achievements.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on reforming the electoral system, opposing e-voting and proposing regulations for voting procedures in social welfare institutions. Furthermore, it addresses issues related to the Riigikogu's internal procedures, defending the opposition's right to critical debate and to call for recesses.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently aimed at controlling and supervising compliance with public procurement laws, especially concerning the legality of the qualification requirements. The speaker is acting in a supervisory capacity, demanding clarification on whether the imposed conditions comply with the law.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable and exercising oversight, utilizing interpellations concerning social sector regulations and the budget. It demands that the government comply with the Law on Internal Rules and Procedure regarding the organization of additional sessions. It supports the rapid and thorough implementation of the military mobility measure.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing existing draft legislation, particularly the proposed elimination of the tax bulge, which is viewed as blindly moving forward with an inadequate plan. It calls for radical legislative amendments to enhance cyber defense. Furthermore, it supports a substantial increase in the capital requirements for debt collection firms, arguing that €25,000 is too low a threshold to keep out individuals with criminal records.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Legislative attention is centered on opposing government policy, particularly concerning the indexing and funding of social benefits. They are demanding the abolition of the tax hump to protect large families, which points to an interest in amending tax legislation.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker focuses on criticizing existing policy and government actions, as well as opposing current ideological trends. He stresses the need to strengthen border defense (militarized border guard, the capability to demolish bridges) and reform the education policy for refugees to support the preservation of the Ukrainian language, though specific legislative proposals are not mentioned.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at opposing the government's social and defense policies. Concrete legislative action is demanded for the removal of monuments dedicated to the perpetrators of deportations, citing laws that have already been adopted but remain unenforced.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on issues concerning election laws and the legitimacy of elections, taking a critical stance toward the security of e-voting and the investigation of vote buying. Urban planning and housing regulations are also a key focus, to which he/she is ideologically opposed.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The focus is on the activities and investigation of the executive branch, rather than the initiation of specific legislative bills. They demand that preparatory work be done and an investigation launched into Ossinovski's business activities, that it be publicly dissected, and that control be improved over the transit of machine tools through Estonia.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the supervision of the legal system and procedural norms, especially issues concerning limitations on proceedings and procedural economy. The speaker addresses the criticism regarding the implementation and handling of existing rules (e.g., limitations on proceedings), referencing the topic's previous discussion in the Legal Committee.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on strategic plans for developing defense capabilities, particularly concerning the creation of an armored force, inquiring about how this capability is written into the plan and subsequently implemented. The speaker acts more as a critical analyst than as the proponent of a specific draft bill.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker is involved in a draft bill concerning local government referendums, acting as an investigator studying, based on the Swiss model, their impact on governance and the potential for confusion. A significant focus is also placed on the demand that security agencies be able to vet the prime minister, citing the necessity of improving legislative and executive oversight.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no legislative focus; the priority is political accountability and demanding the government's resignation. Attention is drawn to the need to comply with the European Union's ban on the import of steel and iron products from Russia.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
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2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing the draft energy policy, particularly regarding base load generation and environmental impact. Also prioritized are laws concerning population policy and local elections, regarding which an interpellation was recently submitted, highlighting the example of Latvia.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing the government's policy directions (such as changes to the tax system and the organization of refugee education), rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on opposing the government's tax package, particularly regarding the taxation of residential land and vehicle registration fees. An interpellation will be submitted to the Minister of Finance to find ways to mitigate the tax burden, establish tax ceilings, and prevent financial hardship for homeowners.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on improving the regulation and accountability of electoral alliances, with the goal of establishing stricter organizational requirements for local elections. The speaker supports proposals that would require these alliances to organize themselves, for example, as a non-profit association (NGO) or by setting a minimum membership threshold (100–150 members).
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative priority is a draft bill aimed at establishing a prerequisite language proficiency threshold for members of local government councils. The goal is to resolve the problem of legal cacophony and ensure the substantive implementation of laws, rather than merely reacting to the movement of a red pen.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on strengthening sanctions, confiscating Russian assets, and utilizing them for Ukraine's benefit—a matter on which the speaker participated in a joint committee session. He is an active proponent of this issue and demands a clear position from the government regarding suspected sanctions violations.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The immediate legislative focus is supporting the adoption of the statement currently under consideration regarding the deported Ukrainian children. Subsequent priorities include intensifying diplomatic efforts and conducting outreach on the international stage.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on enforcing existing sanctions legislation and demanding political accountability, rather than initiating new legislative bills. The goal is to compel the government to take concrete political steps, such as the return of donations.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus, addressed in the draft amendment to the Research and Development Organisation Act, is on defining national fields of research and guaranteeing them stable state budgetary funding (at least 10%). Additionally, a priority is a draft bill supporting demography, which provides for the reimbursement of student loans upon the birth of children. The speaker is the initiator and supporter of these draft bills.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus centers on political and executive measures initiated by the government that would exceed the scope of European Union sanctions. There is a demand for the government to show initiative, particularly concerning Russian assets, and to strengthen the oversight capabilities of regulatory bodies. The emphasis lies on enforcing existing rules and implementing new, tougher national restrictions.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at adjusting the terms of existing projects to alleviate the financial pressure on local municipalities. The specific proposal is to establish a fixed subsidy of 50–75% for the construction of potential facilities, thereby preventing poorer municipalities from facing distress due to fluctuations in construction costs.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the effectiveness and increasing the amount of language-related fines, as the current penalties are not working. The speaker is acting as an advocate who is demanding the tightening of existing legislation.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing amendments to the European medicinal product regulation that would permit the emergency release of medicines onto the market without prior testing or studies. Furthermore, the necessity of addressing vaccine side effects is being raised, citing the support group that was active in the Riigikogu.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Legislative attention is centered on opposing the government-initiated tax policy (the motor vehicle tax) and the renovation obligations stemming from the EU. Substantive answers are demanded to the interpellation regarding the car tax, and the underfunding of the road management plan for 2024–2027 is being criticized.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the presentation and backing of the draft bill amending the Income Tax Act, which aims to reduce the overall tax burden. He is utilizing the legislative platform to emphasize the necessity of immediately initiating national defense procurements, specifically for acquiring armored maneuver capability and a tank battalion.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is emphasizing the use and understanding of the Riigikogu's (Parliament's) work procedures and rights (including faction speeches, interpellations, and the free microphone). The speaker even calls for training sessions for veteran MPs to ensure adherence to procedural rules. Furthermore, the necessity of discussing serious topics, such as Rail Baltic and the judicial system, is highlighted.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is oversight and ensuring constitutionality, requiring the government to provide swift and honest responses to parliamentary inquiries. Also prioritized is the monitoring of the activities of security agencies and strengthening the protection of parliamentary immunity against political pressure.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is currently directed toward a draft bill that would resolve the problem of registering children born at home (the "gray zone"). The speaker is a proponent of this bill and criticizes the Riigikogu committees for repeatedly postponing the issue and effectively stalling its progress.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the submission of the bill (184 SE) to lower the VAT rate to 18.5% or 18.6%. A significant portion of the activity is directed toward procedural matters, criticizing the coalition's failure to organize additional sessions to overcome the obstruction, and accusing them of disregarding constitutional requirements.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on the critical assessment of existing policies and government actions (media funding, education reform, marriage equality). The speaker positions themselves primarily as a critic and an interrogator, demanding accountability and explanations from the government concerning the threats described earlier.