By Months: Evelin Poolamets
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
23 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, especially those related to reducing environmental impact assessments (for wind farms), corporate bureaucracy (sustainability reports), and child safety (the deletion of criminal records). It seeks clarity through parliamentary inquiries regarding the criteria for issuing the gray passport and the inactivity of the government commission on population policy. It stresses the importance of balanced legislation over rushing the process.
11.2024
20 Speeches
The main legislative priority is amending the Holidays and Commemorative Dates Act to compensate for public holidays that fall on a weekend and to include the second day of Easter among the public holidays. Additionally, [the entity/we] is an active and critical participant in the discussions concerning the draft Subsoil Act and the draft legislation regarding the foreigner's passport.
10.2024
36 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the establishment of a special committee to address the demographic crisis. The speaker is a strong opponent of government-initiated bills concerning the termination of health insurance for parents with two children and sustainability reporting, proposing that the latter bill be rejected. Explanations are also demanded regarding the proportionality of fine rates under the Customs Act and the consequences of abolishing the educational requirements for the Secretary of State.
09.2024
25 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on the initiation of a draft bill (by the EKRE faction) aimed at developing measures to boost the birth rate. The speaker is a staunch opponent of legislation related to the green transition, such as the short-term renewable energy act, and is asking detailed questions regarding the implementation of international conventions.
07.2024
8 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is on opposing the car tax, questioning its rationale, administrative costs, and special provisions for vehicles not participating in traffic. More broadly, the priority is fostering economic growth and reducing the tax burden.
06.2024
4 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently centered on government oversight and ministerial accountability, specifically through participation in the no-confidence debate. Furthermore, work is underway on a foreign policy draft bill concerning the non-recognition of the results of the presidential elections in the Russian Federation, which demands specific subsequent steps from the government.
05.2024
11 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing bills initiated by the government, such as the amendment regulating food irradiation, which the EKRE faction does not support, citing the lack of public debate. Also a priority is the tightening of language requirements within the Public Transport Act and in platform work, a measure supported by both the speaker and EKRE. An important component is also the oversight of the government’s work and ensuring the flawless functioning of its systems (such as the land cadastre).
04.2024
32 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are ensuring the transparency and integrity of elections (by requiring the end-to-end verifiability of e-voting) and guaranteeing the quality of social services (by criticizing the relaxation of educational requirements for victim support providers). He/She also acts as a procedural watchdog, demanding impact assessments for draft legislation and inquiring about the grounds used for setting fine amounts.
03.2024
31 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on the critical review and challenging of government bills (the Car Tax, Education Reform, and Noise Regulation). Emphasis is placed on the lack of legal clarity in the new legislation and procedural errors, such as the failure to involve agricultural producers. The speaker is acting in opposition, proposing the rejection of the draft amendment to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The main legislative priority is a security-related bill that would restrict Russian citizens from acquiring real estate in Estonia, in order to prevent Estonia from being used as a clandestine entry point to Europe. There is also support for bills concerning the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs and increasing the school lunch subsidy.
01.2024
23 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing government-initiated bills, particularly the draft amendment to the Water Act, which the faction proposed be rejected. Support is given to tax relief measures related to fuel prices and business competitiveness (lowering excise duty and adjusting tax-exempt compensation). Critical emphasis is placed on the procedural correctness of the lawmaking process and the requirement for a legislative intent document (väljatöötamiskavatsus).