By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets
Total Sessions: 115
Fully Profiled: 115
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker is focusing on the necessity of setting new objectives and implementing additional measures in the field of family policy. Current legislative steps (subsidies) have been deemed ineffective, which is why the development of new political solutions is being demanded.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the interpretation and application of the current parliamentary rules of procedure, particularly concerning the conduct of ministers and the limits of removal from the rostrum. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; the emphasis is strictly on ensuring order.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative focus is EKRE's proposal to the Government of the Republic to abandon the Rail Baltic project and withdraw from international agreements. Transparency and an independent interim assessment are also demanded, and alternatives are being considered, specifically the upgrading of existing railways and the development of regional connections.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing a directive imported from the European Union concerning the extension of CO2 taxation to a new sector. A proposal was made to suspend the second reading of the draft bill, citing its detrimental impact on the Estonian economy and the threat it poses to sovereignty. Furthermore, procedural correctness is emphasized, and clarification is demanded regarding the missing information (letters of protest).
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on analyzing the justification and impact of government policy and budget cuts (specifically, the bee colony subsidy). The speaker acts more as a critic and overseer, demanding an overview and analysis from the minister regarding the consequences of the decisions made.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
They are an active initiator of draft legislation, focusing on economic and energy policy reform: a bill was initiated to reduce personal income tax and to amend the Electricity Market Act to terminate wind energy subsidies. Additionally, the focus includes opposing the draft constitutional amendment (536) and scrutinizing the government's activities through interpellations.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on the opposition to the draft bill aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy. The speaker is a staunch opponent, claiming the bill essentially negates the purpose of planning, devalues the Strategic Environmental Assessment, and infringes upon constitutional rights.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is centered on clarifying the substance and requirements of sustainability reporting, alongside the verification of long-term waste management plans for renewable energy infrastructure (wind turbines, solar panels). The speaker acts as an information gatherer and verifier.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on enforcing existing regulations and implementing sanctions against care homes that fail to ensure safety. The speaker is primarily taking on the role of a demanding party, pressuring the government to take responsibility and clarify what sanctions should be imposed on the enterprise.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards changing planning processes, requiring the Ministry of Defence to take a decisive role in the development of wind farms. The aim is to halt developments in areas where a serious impact on defense infrastructure has been identified, ensuring the priority of national defense.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative goal is to define the impact zone for onshore wind turbines 250 meters or higher as 20 kilometers, bringing it into alignment with the regulations governing offshore wind farms. This draft bill is supported/initiated by proponents focused on correcting legal asymmetry and injustice, and expanding the circle of recipients eligible for compensation payments (easement fees). It calls for the rapid updating of regulations so that they can keep pace with technological development.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is directed toward fixing flawed regulations, specifically demanding clear national legislation for wind farm Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), rather than relying solely on guidelines. Ensuring institutional accountability in the event of systemic failure in care homes is also a priority, aimed at preventing similar situations in the future.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing draft legislation that increases administrative and tax burdens, particularly concerning sustainability reporting and tax increases. The politician supports postponing the deadline for the reporting obligation but demands the complete abolition of the requirement. Furthermore, attention is focused on examining the activities of state-owned enterprises (RMK), the impact analyses of new regulations, and control mechanisms (fines).
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
It focuses on demanding political solutions, rather than specific legislative bills. The main political priorities include directing state investments to Southeast Estonia, implementing a regional special coefficient in education financing, and establishing guarantee mechanisms to improve loan conditions in peripheral areas.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed towards environmental regulations (specifically, the designation of compensation and mitigation zones, and conflicts of interest in wind farm development), energy policy, and the precise wording of draft legislation concerning gender balance. The speaker primarily operates as a critical watchdog, raising suspicions about conflicts of interest and questioning the connection between draft laws and high-profile misconduct cases (such as that involving Taavi Rõivas).
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on analyzing the reform of court administration (the creation of the Council for Court Administration and Development), specifically addressing the reform's substance and its impact on reducing bureaucracy. The main political priority is amending the national energy strategy to support the oil shale energy sector and invest in a new power plant based on fluidized bed technology.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative focus is on the implementation and interpretation of the Name Act, especially concerning the requirements set for a forename and its correspondence with gender. The discussants are either in the role of the questioner (examining the limits of an official's discretionary power) or the claimant (insisting that the Ministry of the Interior must set boundaries to ensure the name aligns with the gender).
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on monitoring the development of the hate speech law (the Hate Speech Act) and demanding reports on its progress. The speaker operates primarily as a critical interrogator, requiring the government to provide clarifications regarding the law's evolution and its potential impact on fundamental rights.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing Bill 541 (the Renewable Energy Acceleration Act), as it restricts the rights of local governments and permits the waiving of detailed site planning. Furthermore, there is interest in the draft legislation concerning the abolition of the security tax and the regulation of electricity excise duty.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on analyzing the impact of legal amendments, particularly those concerning the regulation of banking activities and the establishment of a new competition supervision procedure. The speaker is a meticulous critic who demands clarity regarding both the regulation's effect on banks and the potential increase in the administrative burden on the Competition Authority.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Legislative focus is centered on a specific draft bill that was discussed in the Constitutional Committee. The speaker is an active participant in the proceedings and a critical stakeholder, particularly concerning the quality of the materials submitted by the Electoral Commission.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is currently aimed at demanding new regulations and comprehensive action plans regarding the use of artificial intelligence in fraud and the organization of awareness campaigns. The speaker is both demanding these initiatives and acting as a critic, putting pressure on the executive branch.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards deficiencies in the legal framework, particularly in the area of wind farm planning. Emphasis is placed on the need to develop legislation that would assess the vibration, infrasound, and noise generated by wind farms, as well as the need for additional measures (higher tolerance fees) to proceed with the planning.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the proposed bill concerning the car tax and registration fee. The speaker analyzes how the amendments affect the tax's original objective. The speaker is critical of the bill in its current form and is seeking clarification regarding its true function.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the temporary suspension (moratorium) of processing planning applications for wind farms until modern exposure limits and measurement methodologies for infrasound and low-frequency noise are established. Support is also given to a draft bill that would help create a balance between large banks and their clients, and the rushed preparation of laws is criticized, referencing the observations made by the Chancellor of Justice.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is opposing the draft bill establishing gender balance quotas in the boards and management of listed companies. The speaker is an active opponent, raising legal questions and proposing, on behalf of the faction, that the bill be rejected at the first reading.
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward scrutinizing the effectiveness of government actions and policies in preventing cybercrime. The speaker is demanding answers regarding the measures taken to halt widespread crime, with a specific focus on implementation and results.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at monitoring compliance with existing regulatory principles (the reduction of administrative burden). Attention is also being paid to ensuring procedural clarity and practical resolution in the handling of a specific draft bill (which concerns constitutional conduct).
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative priority is a bill aimed at ending the rampant payment of renewable energy subsidies to wind energy producers. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this bill, stressing the need to establish a fair and transparent playing field where subsidies are granted only to those who genuinely require them.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is an active opponent and questioner regarding proposed legislation, demanding clarification of the practical benefits and budgetary costs of the initiatives. He/She opposes initiatives that lead to excessive bureaucracy or are considered irrelevant busywork instead of actual economic management.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the regulations concerning fines and remuneration, especially within the defense sector. The speaker is a critical opponent of the current legislative inaction and demands the rapid introduction of indexation mechanisms covering both reservists' pay and monetary fines associated with sanctions.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards institutional reform, calling for either the restoration of population policy management at the Prime Minister's level or the establishment of a dedicated special bureau. Support is also being given to amending the constitution to restrict the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, citing the terrorist nature of those states.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the critical assessment of existing healthcare policy and the activities of state institutions, rather than initiating new draft legislation. The speaker operates more as an interrogator and someone demanding accountability, requiring clarifications regarding the positions taken by the Health Board.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker is focused on the implementation and outcomes of existing strategic agreements (MSP) and political promises (phosphorite mining). There is no mention of specific bills or legislative priorities currently before the Riigikogu.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the draft resolution for establishing a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the cessation of Nordica's operations. The speaker is the initiator of the draft resolution and stresses the necessity of clarifying the management's legal liability, the costs incurred, and developing the most advantageous termination plan for the state. The objective is also to gain insights to prevent similar situations in other state-owned enterprises in the future.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the critical scrutiny of the government's major political and investment decisions (specifically, the decision to support offshore wind farms). The speaker acts more as an opponent and interrogator of the government's actions, demanding the disclosure of the data underlying these decisions.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main priorities are linked to regulations concerning nature conservation and research ethics. Specific focus will be placed on establishing a new commission for handling research ethics misconduct cases and clarifying the age limit for the independent participation of minors in scientific research. The speaker serves as the detailed scrutinizer of the draft legislation.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at opposing amendments concerning the expansion of voting rights, and the individual is active in raising procedural and constitutional issues. The speaker is critical of the amendment and questions the rapporteur regarding its conformity with the style and form of the constitution.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at closing regulatory gaps in the wind energy sector to ensure that decommissioning costs are covered in the event of corporate bankruptcy, thereby preventing these costs from being borne by local municipalities. Furthermore, the necessity of protecting the right of local governments to decide on the initiation of detailed planning is also emphasized.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing existing regulations (such as sustainability reports) and the bureaucratic obligations imposed on companies. There is no reference to initiating new legislative bills; the focus is purely on condemning the government's policy and actions.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward a law amendment intended to prevent the misuse of residence permits and visas. The speaker’s position is that of a reviewer of the justifications presented by the initiator of the legislation, demanding the quantification of the scope of the problem.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at criticizing government-imposed taxes (the car tax) and subsidy programs (electric vehicle grants). The speaker operates as an opponent of the policy, highlighting its social shortcomings.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the critical review of draft legislation, requiring the assessment of administrative burden and costs, as well as the clear definition of mechanisms for monitoring social conditions. The speaker acts as a representative of the critical opposition to the draft, demanding better preparation of the legislative process.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft bills amending the State Budget Act and the schedule for their procedural handling. The presenter is acting as a critical assessor of the bill, concentrating on the speed of its consideration and the government's conflicting initiatives.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on amending the principles for disbursing representation expenses to the Chancellor of Justice and the Prosecutor General, specifically by requiring the submission of expense documentation. The speaker is the initiator of this draft legislation put forth by the EKRE faction and supports transferring oversight authority to the Riigikogu Special Committee on Anti-Corruption.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at changing energy policy and regulations to ensure security of supply and support dispatchable generation capacities. The speaker calls for ensuring fair competition for technologies that can provide electricity at all times, not only when natural conditions are favorable.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing a specific draft bill that seeks to accelerate planning processes at the expense of environmental impact assessments. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this bill and is demanding responsible, well-thought-out planning instead of rushing, in order to protect nature and local communities.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing a draft bill regarding mandatory sustainability reporting and its integration with the annual financial report. The speaker is a strong adversary of this legislative initiative, highlighting its economic detriment, unrealistic timelines, and ideological nature.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the budget and associated financial legislation, particularly concerning the funding of defense expenditures and renewable energy subsidies. The speaker is acting as an interrogator regarding the bill's details and implementation, demanding clarity on the allocation of expenditures.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The primary institutional priority is the re-establishment of the authority responsible for population policy, or the creation of a Prime Minister's Office for Population Affairs. Furthermore, there is a demand for systematic scientific analysis aimed at resolving the demographic crisis and developing concrete measures to support families.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the proposed amendment to the Waste and Packaging Act, primarily because it poses a threat to the business environment and places an undue burden on local municipalities. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this draft, demanding its immediate withdrawal and the preparation of a new, more realistic, and balanced proposal that incorporates necessary mitigating measures.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is an active opponent of the social sector bill concerning the lifting of restrictions on working with children, demanding its rejection and the identification of superior solutions. He/She is a legislative critic who focuses on highlighting the deficiencies of existing draft laws and analyzing their ethical implications.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on the critical evaluation of the proposed legal amendment regarding the issuance of alien passports. The speaker is acting as an opponent or critic of the draft bill, demanding a comprehensive impact analysis and a thorough discussion of the consequences before the legislation is passed.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on amendments to the Subsoil Act, particularly concerning the jurisdiction of the agency responsible for ensuring national geological expertise. Equally important are the legal foundation and implementing legislation for new socio-political objectives, such as the prevention of ghettoization.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is amending the Holidays and Anniversaries Act to include additional days off and designate Easter Monday (the second day of Easter) as a national holiday. A secondary focus highlights interest in altering the funding structure of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the division of abortion costs, with a formal proposal for amendment being submitted on this matter.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the oversight and accountability of the executive branch during Question Time, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is on the development of pan-European Union policy and decision-making bodies concerning strategic raw materials. The speaker is interested in influencing Estonia's stance within international legislation and establishing new organizational structures.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient information.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on questioning the legal foundation and viability of the draft bill aimed at curtailing the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate. Equally important is the procedural role of the parliament, which includes the state budget process and safeguarding the right to hold no-confidence votes against ministers. The speaker operates in the capacity of a critic of these drafts and a procedural watchdog.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Legislative focus is directed toward rejecting the draft amendment to the Accounting Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, due to the significant bureaucratic burden it imposes. Furthermore, attention is being paid to ensuring the proportionality of fine rates in the Customs Act concerning SMEs. A proposal is also being made to establish an automatically triggered solidarity tax mechanism in the future, which would be tied to the Euribor level.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's initiative concerning the international leasing of prison capacity. The speaker is acting as a policy critic and opponent, demanding explanations regarding the mitigation of legal and ethical risks.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on reviewing the details of the proposed security tax bill and clarifying the scope of its implementation. The speaker is acting as a monitor, requesting clarification on whether the taxation of temporary or leased labor was discussed by the committee.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing laws related to raising excises and taxes, particularly concerning electricity and fuel excise duties. The speaker is clearly opposed to the proposed bill that seeks to reduce consumption.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing and responding to bills presented by the government. The main priorities include evaluating the consequences of changes to social security tax and health insurance, and questioning the justification and cost-effectiveness of abolishing the qualification requirements for the Secretary of State.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The main legislative focus is initiating the formation of the Special Committee on Solving the Demographic Crisis through a draft resolution. The committee's tasks are extensive: analyzing population policy, formulating opinions on draft legislation, making proposals for supplementing national policies, and collecting statistics.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus at the plenary session is on holding the executive branch accountable for the deadlines and funding of infrastructure projects. Specific legislative initiatives or bills are not addressed in the speeches.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the legal precision of implementing the international convention (Article 12), requiring the Minister to provide a list of the legislative acts to be amended and explanations regarding the nature of the special measures. The regulatory definition of needs-based transport is also a key focus.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Legislative focus has been placed on opposing the renewable energy bill, which the EKRE faction is rejecting. The criticism concerns the content of the bill (the absence of nuclear energy) and the procedural aspect (a validity period that is too short), which fails to solve long-term planning problems.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative priority involves initiating and supporting a draft bill aimed at developing methods to increase the birth rate, underscoring its long-term and strategic significance. Furthermore, attention is focused on personal data protection and the prevention of cyberattacks, specifically by inquiring with the minister about the necessary precautions to guarantee the security of the ABIS data repository.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The focus is on the executive actions of the government and the oversight of their constitutionality, rather than initiating or amending new laws. The speaker demands clarification regarding the government's decision-making process and its legal basis.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government's activities, particularly through submitting interpellations to the Climate Minister concerning the restoration of wetlands and the fulfillment of the objectives of the European Union Nature Restoration Regulation. The speaker is critical regarding the achievement of the current goals and their financial justification, questioning whether the resources should not instead be allocated to other sectors.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary legislative focus is resisting the implementation of the car tax and conducting a detailed scrutiny of the associated administrative costs (including IT developments and legal fees). The broader objective is to orient legislation toward promoting economic growth, exports, and foreign investment.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is on the critical analysis of the new coalition agreement and the government's structural reforms (the separation of the infrastructure portfolio from the Ministry of Climate). The speaker acts as an adversary and scrutinizer of the new government's plans, demanding clarification on the justification for the proposed changes.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on the motor vehicle tax bill, where the speaker is acting as an opposing party. The priority is the introduction of tax exemptions for vehicles that are not participating in traffic, and raising the question of whether this topic was discussed in the committee.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently directed at a specific draft resolution concerning the non-recognition of the results of the presidential elections in the Russian Federation. The speaker is asking the government about the crucial next steps that should be taken upon the adoption of the draft, demonstrating interest in the practical implementation of the resolution.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the amendment to the Food Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, which regulates the issuance of operating permits for food irradiation. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent of the draft bill, criticizing both its substance and the procedural speed with which it is being adopted.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is on the government's administrative capacity and the functioning of the system, rather than directly on legislative priorities, bills, or amendments.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on amending the Public Transport Act to reinstate the requirement for taxi drivers to possess Estonian language proficiency (B1 level) and to extend this requirement to platform workers. The speaker is a strong proponent of this specific draft bill and stresses the necessity of ensuring the full enforcement of existing laws, finding additional resources for this purpose if needed.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on scrutinizing the government's positions and actions, and demanding explanations concerning security incidents. There is no direct reference to initiating or supporting specific draft legislation.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring the efficiency of bill processing and procedural compliance. The priority concerns the use of confidence votes regarding contested amendments, aimed at guaranteeing the smooth progression of legislation.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is currently aimed at ensuring the propriety and quality of the bill processing procedure. The speaker is critical of draft legislation concerning the amounts of fines when the required impact assessment is missing.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on reforming the e-voting system, demanding the implementation of end-to-end verifiability (both individual and universal) and increased transparency. Specifically, this requires the public disclosure of voter lists and allowing access to view the server logs of the vote collection system to ensure the authenticity of the e-ballot box.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed towards the enforcement and oversight of existing public procurement legislation, requiring the Ministry of Finance to annul the procurement procedure. The objective is to ensure legality and prevent corruption in national defense procurements.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on scrutinizing and criticizing the content and objectives of the national development strategy "Estonia 2035." The speaker acts as someone who highlights the strategy's deficiencies, demanding clarification and the expansion of its objectives.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards scrutinizing government regulations and ensuring ministerial accountability through interpellation (referencing § 139 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act). The objective is to challenge the regulation establishing the professional qualification requirements for individuals providing victim support and to ensure quality control of these services.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker acts as a critical questioner, focusing on the impact of existing policies (government agency websites) and adherence to the procedural rules of the parliamentary session. Specific bills or legislative initiatives are not mentioned.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
There is too little data.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is rather on policy oversight and ministerial accountability, instead of initiating specific legislative bills. The objective is to influence the implementation of education policy (TAI materials) and the prioritization of family benefits, demanding a change in government action.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the procedural details of the specific draft bill—including committee support and the framing of the issue—as well as the practical ramifications of failing to adopt the law. The speaker asks directly how many school places have been taken up due to the delay in passing the legislation.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward amendments to food safety regulations, specifically the repeal of the enabling provision concerning the national supervision of contaminants in food of animal origin. The presenter's role is to examine the details of the draft legislation and its impact from the perspective of consumer protection.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the critical evaluation of government-initiated bills (such as the car tax) and existing legislation (like the immigration quota). The speaker operates primarily as a scrutinizer and an opponent, demanding explanations and an assessment of the implementation of these measures, rather than initiating new bills themselves.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft amendment to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act, particularly regarding noise target values and the conditions under which they may not be applied. The speaker is an active opponent of the bill, proposing on behalf of the parliamentary faction that it be rejected during the first reading. Furthermore, internal organizational matters of the Riigikogu are also in focus, including the reliability of expense reimbursements and e-elections.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Legislative attention is centered on the critical assessment of draft legislation and development plans, particularly regarding their impact on large families and the nation's economic situation. The speaker primarily operates as an opposition questioner, seeking confirmation of the negative impact of the bills.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at the procedures for processing draft legislation, specifically inquiring into the arguments for rejection and the time elapsed in committee. A significant priority also includes legislation that would enable the monitoring of political financing and the vetting of government members' backgrounds, as well as addressing specific local issues.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the critical opposition and scrutiny of government policies (specifically, immigration policy and the motor vehicle tax). The speaker operates as a critical opponent, calling into question both the stated goals of the policies and the efficacy of their implementation.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring clarity regarding the implementation of international treaties and directives, as well as understanding the full scope of their impact. Other significant topics include tying the right to vote in local government elections to the application process for citizenship, and, following the example set by the Nordic countries, legally banning face coverings.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the critical assessment of the impacts of the education reform and the procedural scrutiny of the handling of the bill concerning biogas production. The speaker is an active opponent and scrutinizer of these bills, emphasizing the necessity of including agricultural producers in the consultation process.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the motor vehicle tax (the car tax). The speaker is on the opposing side, highlighting the negative impacts of the tax on businesses, residents, and Estonian car dealers, and warning about the danger of new cars being registered outside of Estonia.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on suffrage and the regulation of political organizations. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft legislation addressing the topic of electoral alliances, specifically analyzing their effect on the ideological coherence of political parties.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at supporting specific bills that involve lowering the VAT on groceries and increasing the school lunch subsidy. The speaker is acting as a proponent, highlighting the positive effect these proposals will have on consumers and municipalities.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no data regarding specific legislative priorities, the initiation or support of bills. The activity is limited to posing a question during the plenary session, within the scope of a presentation.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priority is restricting the sale of real estate to Russian citizens in Estonia to prevent security risks and access to Europe via visas. The speaker supports the draft bill and demands swift action from the government to modernize the outdated law.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
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2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at specific changes to tax regulations related to fuel prices. The priority is lowering the excise duty on motor liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and adjusting the rate of tax-free compensation for work-related expenses, acting either as the initiator or a strong supporter of these draft bills.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at assessing the performance of government initiatives (the innovation fund) and raising ethical questions related to healthcare policy. The speaker operates as an interrogator, seeking out details, even when their question did not directly pertain to the draft bill being debated.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at criticizing and opposing existing and proposed regulations (specifically, the EU Renovation Directive and the car tax). The speaker acts as a strong opponent of these regulatory measures, emphasizing their infeasibility and negative impact.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the Income Tax Act. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill, which aims to reduce the tax burden on companies.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on opposing the draft legislation amending the Water Act, criticizing the procedural deficiencies and hidden objectives inherent in its development process. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill and, on behalf of the parliamentary group, proposes its rejection during the first reading. The question regarding the possibility of removing the Bronze Soldier was also raised.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on the implementation and oversight of legislation, particularly monitoring the stay of temporary protection beneficiaries in Estonia and preventing the lapse of their status. Furthermore, the lack of a legal basis for the extradition of men of mobilization age is being examined.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on improving or clarifying the requirements of the national population register and the procedures for verifying parentage. The speaker functions as an interrogator, bringing to light the shortcomings and inconsistencies within the existing regulation, while emphasizing the necessity of standardizing gender equality principles in the process of proving parentage.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Legislative attention is centered on opposing and critically analyzing the draft amendment to the Family Law Act and the Artificial Insemination and Embryo Protection Act. The speaker utilizes parliamentary inquiries (interpellations) to hold ministers accountable for forcing through value-driven legislation.