By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

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.