By Months: Mati Raidma
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
09.2025
9 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the draft law on civil crisis and national defense, which aims to consolidate three existing laws and harmonize 98 laws. The politician is a strong supporter and rapporteur of the draft, emphasizing the need to give substance to the concept of "civil protection" and ensure clarity in the legal framework during crisis situations.
06.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring the propriety of administrative procedures and official submissions, underscoring the necessity of adhering to the correct institutional chain of referral to reach a resolution.
12.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative priority is the introduction of a security tax, effective until the end of 2028, aimed at securing long-term financing for the development of defense capabilities and for security investments. The speaker, representing the Reform Party faction, is a staunch supporter of this draft legislation and the driving force behind the initiative.
10.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on initiating and supporting the Riigikogu's declaration, "Recognizing the 1944 Mass Deportation of Crimean Tatars as an Act of Genocide." The speaker, who represents the initiators, calls upon the Riigikogu to support this declaration in order to affirm the international stance.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative priority is the adjustment of the Weapons Act to enable the development of the production capabilities of the domestic defense industry in Estonia. There is also a requirement for the swift processing of the Preparedness Act, which integrates the organization of civil crisis management and national defense, and for which the Riigikogu is ready.
06.2024
9 Speeches
The legislative focus is on the state fees bill, which concerns levies within the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior, particularly fees related to the expedited issuance of identity documents and gun permits. The speaker is the primary driver of the bill’s proceedings, outlining the review process for amendments and the timeline for the final vote, and supports the compromise proposal initiated by the committee aimed at reducing weapon fees.
04.2024
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill to amend laws concerning state fees, which encompasses five separate acts relating to citizenship, residence permits, documents, and weapons. He is a strong proponent of this bill and serves as the representative for the lead committee responsible for advancing the proceedings in the plenary session.
02.2024
1 Speeches
The focus of the address is on strategic assessment and policy clarification concerning the future of the international organization (OSCE). There are no references to specific legislative drafts or proposed amendments.