By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas
Total Sessions: 76
Fully Profiled: 76
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on amendments to tax laws, particularly the provisions concerning income tax and VAT. The priority is expanding tax incentives for organizations involved in assisting Ukraine, with the goal of improving the efficiency of that aid.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' budget and its priorities. The speaker is a strong opponent of budget cuts and demands the reallocation of aid funds toward developing foreign relations to ensure the adequate representation of Estonian interests globally.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently on amending traffic regulations, specifically with the goal of simplifying and streamlining the application process for BE category driving licenses. The speaker is a proponent of this reform, posing the direct question: "Should we be introducing some kind of change?"
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring the financial transparency and cost-effectiveness of new regulations, particularly concerning recycling and the establishment of a comprehensive framework. The speaker is a critical opponent of these measures, citing a lack of clarity regarding the costs and their subsequent impact.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on legal oversight and investigating possibilities for asset recovery under existing law (Supreme Court rulings). The goal is to compel the responsible parties to file a claim for damages and to clarify the Riigikogu’s options for supporting this process.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on removing political obstacles and establishing state purchase guarantees to accelerate the development of the defense industry park and secure ammunition production. He/She is critical of the current policy that hinders the influx of investors.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is procedural correctness and financial transparency. The speaker is acting as an opponent, challenging the legitimacy of debating the draft bill due to the absence of an impact assessment and proper accounting for the allocation of budgetary resources.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on overseeing the activities of the executive branch and demanding the implementation of strategic decisions. The priority is clarity regarding defense sector procurement and production plans, especially concerning the acquisition and use of landmines.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is directed at initiating draft resolutions of the Riigikogu (such as the adoption of the name Königsberg and the annulment of consulate closures) and opposing government policy via interpellations (regarding the motor vehicle tax). An important priority is also ensuring compliance with procedural norms in the work of the Riigikogu, repeatedly challenging the requirement for an absolute majority (of the membership) in the case of draft resolutions.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative priority is opposing the draft amendment to the Aliens Act, which concerns the procedure for challenging visa refusals in administrative court. The speaker acts as a strong opponent of the bill, seeking to ensure its rejection.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing the waste management bill, which would create unfair obligations for summer house owners. Significant attention is also being paid to overseeing regulations concerning national security and information classification, demanding the public disclosure of the categories of targets identified during the investigation.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing the consequences of the government's policy (tax hikes, reduced benefits), rather than initiating or supporting specific pieces of legislation. This constitutes fierce opposition to the existing policy.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the adoption of the decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which he hopes to secure in the plenary session. He is a strong initiator and proponent of this change, stressing that the sooner the decision is made, the better.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary legislative priority is to initiate the process of withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention in order to restore the use of anti-personnel mines for national defense purposes. Furthermore, the speaker is engaged in analyzing the impact of regulations concerning aviation fuel sustainability, predicting their negative consequences for the aviation sector.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports holding a public referendum on energy policy. They are demanding political action to ensure prices are presented comparatively and accurately. This is necessary to expose the true costs of renewable energy and prevent economic destruction.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary focus is on increasing defense spending and implementing associated budgetary decisions, which require legislative and fiscal action. The speaker is initiating an inquiry to clarify what financial solutions the government plans to utilize and how these will impact the nation's long-term strategy.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at criticizing the existing regional policy and the regulations governing municipal financing, alongside a demand to establish a genuinely effective policy. Specific bills or legislative amendments are not mentioned; instead, the government is being pressed for better policy development.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the rejection of two specific draft bills: Draft Law 385 (restricting the right to initiate the denunciation of international treaties) and Draft Law 603 (challenging the refusal to grant a visa in administrative court). The speaker is taking a strong opposing stance, defending the existing competence of the Riigikogu and the sovereignty of the state.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative attention is focused on demanding the development of a new and robust action plan in environmental management to limit the cormorant population. The speaker is taking the role of an advocate, awaiting concrete steps from the government.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing a specific draft bill regarding the criteria for candidacy for leadership positions, particularly where gender plays a significant role. The speaker holds a position of strong opposition, criticizing the fundamental principles upon which the bill is based.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on the question of expanding enfranchisement to non-citizens, a proposal the speaker is clearly against. Furthermore, a previous legislative decision regarding firearms permits for Russian and Belarusian citizens is referenced, underscoring the lack of continuity in political decision-making.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on initiatives aimed at resolving the demographic crisis, highlighting the coalition's opposition to the proposal to establish a commission on the population crisis. The speaker is against the government's social policy cuts and supports maintaining or increasing family benefits.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the rapid establishment of a domestic ammunition factory and the acceleration of related planning processes. The need to remove regulatory obstacles that previously restricted the handling of explosives in Estonia is also emphasized.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Supports the draft bill currently under discussion and is the initiator for the creation of new regulation. The priority is limiting the cormorant population at the legislative level in order to protect fish stocks and coastal fishermen.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is opposing a constitutional amendment that would enshrine voting rights for non-citizens, and revoking voting rights from all non-citizens. The necessity of implementing extremely robust and thorough security vetting before granting citizenship is also emphasized, citing recent espionage cases.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently on initiating an amendment to the Constitution to restrict the right to vote exclusively to Estonian citizens. The speaker is critical of Draft Bill 530 (which only removes the right from Russian citizens) because it is a partial solution, but supports its continued processing to pave the way for a broader amendment.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Legislative attention is currently centered on discussing the conditions for granting permanent residence permits and potential amendments, with the speaker acting as the initiator of the discussion. The objective is to determine whether the government is planning legislative measures similar to those in Finland.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is supporting the bill for the abolition of the car tax and opposing the existing levy. The speaker criticizes the government's refusal to back this bill and demands clarification regarding the rationale behind this decision.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on accelerating the national defense budget and the procurement of ammunition. The speaker is a strong proponent of a concrete, immediate investment of 1.6 billion euros, opposing any legislative or budgetary proposals concerning postponement.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Legislative focus is currently centered on the motor vehicle tax bill. The speaker is attempting to identify and address loopholes in the draft legislation pertaining to instances of unregistered vehicle title transfers and the resulting tax obligation.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring government oversight and ministerial accountability to the Riigikogu, necessitating the involvement of the Foreign Affairs Committee in decision-making processes. Furthermore, preventing environmental pollution related to mining and exploration permits is also a priority.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on tightening and enforcing existing citizenship laws. The priority is to change the practice of granting citizenship to criminals and to ensure that the prohibition of dual citizenship is actually enforced, given that the current situation violates the law.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the opposition to the state budget due to tax increases and the alleged bluff concerning defense expenditures. Furthermore, he/she is a strong opponent of the draft bill related to the Preschool Institutions Act, which, in his/her estimation, fails to guarantee Estonian children Estonian-language instruction within an Estonian-language group.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on establishing an investigative commission to scrutinize the management and the use of funds for the Rail Baltic project. The objective is to determine whether any party has violated their duty of care or the law, thereby providing a strong impetus for the investigative proceedings.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on budget oversight and the criticism of state financial management methodologies. The speaker acts as a critical opponent of budget policy, challenging the government's budgetary competence.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards security measures and the enforcement of law concerning religious congregations, particularly regarding the prevention of extremism. The speaker is actively participating in the processing of the motion of no confidence against the minister, which constitutes an important parliamentary oversight mechanism.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at the draft law concerning the taxation of banks' windfall profits. The speaker actively challenges opponents' arguments and demands clarifications during the legislative process.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed at demanding changes to the government’s actions and policy, particularly concerning the termination of protection granted to Ukrainian conscripts and the clearing of the Defence Forces Cemetery of monuments dedicated to the occupiers. He demands that Estonia offer cooperation to Ukraine in the repatriation of draft dodgers and even provide basic training courses for the returning men.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at ensuring the legal compliance of the draft state budget, specifically requiring that the values of the formulas and numerical indicators for the equalization and support fund be included in the budget in accordance with the law. The second priority is the adoption of Riigikogu Statement 521, which recognizes the deportation of the Crimean Tatars as genocide.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing a specific, unnamed socio-political draft bill. The criticism targets both the substance of the bill and its procedural flaws, specifically citing insufficient stakeholder engagement and a short consultation period. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this draft legislation, relying heavily on criticism voiced by interest groups.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on the subsequent monitoring of the performance and financing of existing national infrastructure projects (broadband network). The speaker demands clarification as to why previous investments have failed to meet the objective of providing more affordable services.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker supports their arguments by referencing previous legislative activity (the Riigikogu’s 2012 decision regarding the recognition of freedom fighters). They do not focus on ongoing draft legislation or their own legislative priorities.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is on monitoring the implementation of national defense development plans and major procurements (ammunition, artillery systems). The speaker acts as a critical interrogator, demanding clarification regarding the establishment of a credible artillery capability, which necessitates future legislative or executive decisions.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on rejecting the car tax bill, which is considered an unjustified property tax being imposed without substantive analysis. Furthermore, substantial cuts are demanded to balance the budget, such as ending the financing of Rail Baltic, eliminating the hundreds of millions spent on the 'green madness' (rohepöörasus), and revoking the abolition of the tax hump.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward reviewing the decision to ratify a previous international agreement (the Ottawa Convention). The speaker is initiating a debate on whether Estonia should revise its commitments in light of the changed security environment.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the motor vehicle tax bill, acting as a strong opponent to it. The speaker submitted substantive amendments, including a proposal to direct all tax revenue to the defense budget, which the coalition either rejected or procedurally tied up. Significant attention is also being paid to criticizing the violation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on restricting exceptions to the immigration quota in order to steer the economy toward higher-skilled labor. Emphasis is also placed on the necessity of maintaining and enforcing Estonia’s domestic penal code to combat transnational crimes, such as child pornography.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the criticism of existing policies and their implementation, particularly concerning land exchange regulations and the ministry's staffing decisions. Specific legislation or amendments are not mentioned; rather, the attention is directed toward scrutinizing the activities of the executive power.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker supports the adoption of one specific piece of legislation, deeming it essential in light of the constitution. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of legally mandating a language proficiency requirement for candidates running for local government councils, thereby highlighting a legislative gap.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker acts as an advocate for legislative change, demanding the passage of specific restrictive laws concerning voting rights, gun permits, and language requirements. He/She is a strong opponent of the current government's legislative activities.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the electoral code and the integrity of election procedures. The speaker acts as a critic and auditor of the existing system, emphasizing the need to comply with international legal requirements.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on opposing two draft bills (Bill 257, the Whistleblower Protection Act regarding violations of European Union law in the workplace; Bill 332, the Confiscation of Russian Assets). The speaker is a strong opponent of the initiatives, making proposals on behalf of the EKRE faction to suspend the second reading of both bills.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on holding the government accountable through a motion of no confidence and highlighting the shortcomings of the existing education policy. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Legislative attention is centered on the law regulating the e-voting system and the objections raised against it, particularly concerning the system's accreditation and validation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current situation, demanding an international audit be conducted to prove the reliability of the elections and suggesting the necessity of ending the e-voting experiment in Estonia.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing existing government policy and the duties of ministry officials, rather than initiating new legislative bills. The primary objective is changing policy to align with the speaker's interpretation of the constitution. The activity is aimed at oversight and policy guidance.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on oversight and evaluating the effectiveness of policies concerning language learning and immigration. The speaker is demanding a clear prognosis regarding the long-term success of the language learning policy, which indicates an interest in the legislative framework governing language and immigration policies.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative activity is the submission of a formal inquiry to Minister of Education Kristina Kallas concerning the plan to establish a unified Estonian school. Furthermore, [the entity/individual] criticizes the government's decision to abolish the position of the Minister of Population and the Riigikogu's special committee dedicated to resolving the demographic crisis.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is critical of the government's integration policy and corresponding legislative initiatives concerning the permanent settlement and education of Ukrainians. Resistance is also shown to obstacles placed on Defense Forces training, citing the need to defend the country. The individual/group acts primarily as an opponent and critic of these initiatives.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main activity is opposing government policy and submitting inquiries regarding the consequences of cutting family benefits. He is acting as an opponent, criticizing the government-initiated reduction of benefits and the slow pace of Riigikogu (Parliament) proceedings. He also criticizes the police's actions in handling the Jaak Valge flag incident.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on abolishing e-voting and cutting the expense allowances for members of the Riigikogu, with the speaker representing the opposition initiator and demanding tangible results. Furthermore, the work of the National Defence Committee is being monitored, and the government's proposed tax bills are facing criticism.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the government's actions and the timeliness of initiating oversight procedures, rather than the submission of specific bills or amendments. The speaker emphasizes the proper and timely implementation of existing procedures.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on guaranteeing the substance of the foundational security policy document, specifically by requiring the retention of the clause concerning resistance to aggression. Furthermore, priorities include making the national defense development plan needs-based and lowering the value-added tax on foodstuffs.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Legislative focus is directed towards amending the constitution to increase direct democracy (popular initiatives, referendums) and tightening the security vetting legislation. The speaker is a strong proponent of the proposed bill, which mandates continuous security vetting for individuals handling state secrets, and criticizes its rejection.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at the government's failure to legislatively prioritize the demographic crisis, criticizing both the substance of the coalition agreement and the abolition of the Riigikogu's special committee. Information is being demanded regarding the activities and results of the existing government commission, citing the necessity for concrete action plans.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is the initiator and proponent of two significant bills: the prohibition of wearing the burqa and niqab in public places, and ending the practice of combining mandates for Riigikogu members and local government council representatives (known as the "two-chair law"). He/She criticizes the government for the prolonged delay (nearly a year) in processing these bills and is actively defending the opposition's proposals.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative priority is amending the Election Act to revoke the voting rights of third-country nationals in local elections. The speaker supports this initiative and criticizes the government’s plan regarding the temporary suspension of voting rights as an unnecessarily complicated solution.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's proposed tax hikes (the car tax and the land tax) and analyzing their potential impact. Additionally, the agenda includes the bill submitted by EKRE to ban the niqab and burqa in public spaces, which is clearly an initiative aimed at combating the discrimination of women.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the amendment to the Local Government Council Election Act, initiated by EKRE, which aims to abolish electoral alliances and harmonize local government (KOV) elections with Riigikogu (Parliamentary) elections. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this bill, with the goal of increasing stability and accountability within local governments. He notes that despite the substantive merit of the bill, it will likely be "tossed in the bin" due to the ruling coalition.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the amendment of the Local Government Council Election Act to reinstate the requirement for candidates to possess C1 level proficiency in the Estonian language. The aim of the bill is to ensure that the work of the councils is conducted in Estonian and to prevent violations of the Language Act, which involve holding sessions in Russian.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on analyzing and explaining the impact of tax policies (tax increases) that are already established or currently planned. There are no specific draft bills or legislative priorities.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards protecting the foundational documents of state security (the resistance provision) and ensuring national interests through the denunciation of the border treaty. A key priority was also the reopening of consulates in the USA, for the funding of which a proposal was submitted to amend the budget by reallocating development aid funds. Immediate negotiations are demanded with the British regarding the deployment of a permanent allied brigade to Estonia.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative priority is Draft Riigikogu Decision 222, which mandates the Government of the Republic to establish a procedure for the special labeling of insect-containing products within three months. The speaker is the initiator and proponent of the draft, stressing that it only requires a ministerial regulation under the Food Act, not an amendment to the law. The objective is to guarantee consumers a clear choice and prevent accidental consumption.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is centered on supporting a specific bill deemed critically important. The priority is to ensure widespread support for the bill and to understand its context within the legislation of other countries.