By Agendas: Mati Raidma

Total Agendas: 12

Fully Profiled: 12

2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of comprehensive national defense and civil protection, utilizing specific legislative terminology. They highlight concrete regulations, such as the national threat notification system EE-ALARM, requirements for taking shelter, and the Rescue Board's increasingly established role as a civil protection authority.
2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker demonstrates expertise at the intersection of legislation and financial management, specifically referencing the draft Civil Crisis and National Defence Act currently being processed by the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The specialized focus is on crisis resilience, the substance of the European Central Bank's opinion (signed on August 4th), and its effect on Estonian legislation.
2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

High expertise in the fields of national defense, crisis regulations, and legislative procedures. Uses specific terminology such as "crisis situation," "civil protection," and "continuity of operations/resilience." Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the draft bill's impact (98 laws will be amended) and procedural requirements, including the necessity of coordinating the draft bill with the European Central Bank.
2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of strategic planning and national defense, utilizing specific terminology such as "fundamentals of security policy" and "long-term development strategy." He/She focuses on the need to update the policy bases and strategies, and indicates awareness of defense expenditures (5%).
2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding the decision-making procedures of the Tallinn City Council and the correct chain of referral (the council addressing the city government, which in turn addresses the Government of the Republic). The expertise is directed toward the accuracy of the administrative protocol concerning the relationship between the local government and the state.
2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of national defense financing and budget planning. Specific figures are provided regarding GDP allocation (exceeding 3.4%), the total volume of investments (6.35 billion euros between 2025 and 2028), and supplementary funds earmarked for internal security (219 million euros). Particular emphasis is placed on the role of procurements and the necessity of securing the best weapon systems and adequate ammunition supplies.
2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the history and fate of the Crimean Tatars, citing specific figures concerning the number of victims of the 1944 deportation (over 200,000) and the percentage of fatalities (an estimated 46%). They are also well-informed about the international reaction, referencing Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Canada joining Ukraine's appeal. Furthermore, they demonstrate knowledge of recent diplomatic contacts, mentioning a video bridge with representatives of the Ukrainian Rada.
2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speakers demonstrate detailed expertise in national defense financing and defense industry development, utilizing specific statistical indicators (e.g., 3.4% of GDP, a gap of 550 million euros, and production amounting to 400 million euros). Separately, they highlighted knowledge concerning opportunities for attracting European Union financial resources and the necessity of adapting the legal framework, such as the Weapons Act, for the development of the industry.
2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in the legislative process and in justifying the cost-basis of state fees, providing detailed data on the committee's voting results. He/She relies on the Ministry of the Interior's explanations regarding the actual cost of the procedures and the logistics of issuing documents via expedited procedures (e.g., halting the production line, express courier service).
2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of state fees and the cost-recovery principle governing administrative procedures, highlighting specific examples of fee changes for identity documents, weapon permits, and birth certificates. They present technical details, referencing the Police and Border Guard Board's (PPA) internal cost assessments (e.g., the cost price of a weapon permit being 195 euros) and explanations provided by ministry officials. The expertise is focused on communicating procedural and financial justifications.
2024-04-18
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (380 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international organizations (OSCE) and their historical context (the 50th anniversary). This expertise is evident in the analysis of the security situation, where they highlight the destabilizing role played by Russia and Belarus. The speaker also refers to Estonia's direct security experience from the previous year.