By Months: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
34 Speeches
The primary legislative issues are the state budget and tax packages, both of which face strong opposition. They are actively opposing the draft Basic Education Act (the proceedings for which they are seeking to terminate) and the constitutional amendment concerning suffrage (voting rights). Furthermore, they support cutting the expense allowances for Riigikogu members and demand greater transparency regarding ministerial representation expenses.
11.2024
32 Speeches
The speaker’s primary legislative focuses include the draft 2025 state budget (which he is seeking to terminate), the constitutional amendment bill (concerning the revocation of suffrage), and the bill extending the compulsory education requirement (which he is also seeking to terminate). He supports the sports law bill as a positive example of inclusion and is the initiator behind declaring the second day of Easter a national holiday.
10.2024
26 Speeches
Legislative priorities focus on increasing budget transparency (supporting cost-based budgeting) and improving consumer protection in the ICT sector. The entity is actively opposed to government bills (regarding the budget and consultation fees) and submits formal inquiries demanding the government take concrete steps to rectify the situation.
09.2024
41 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at increasing social benefits, having initiated draft legislation to raise child benefits to 150 euros and to double the state contribution for school lunches. Furthermore, declaring the second day of Easter a national holiday is a priority. It utilizes parliamentary inquiries (interpellations) to scrutinize the government’s actions (education, internal security, internet services, foreign policy).
07.2024
21 Speeches
The main legislative focus is opposing the car tax bill, which involves submitting substantive amendments and challenging the bill's constitutionality in the Supreme Court. Also under focus is the draft law concerning the redistribution of local government revenue ("the Robin Hood bill"), alongside an initiated parliamentary inquiry regarding internet services.
06.2024
28 Speeches
The primary focus is opposing unpopular government-initiated bills (the Car Tax, the rise in state fees, and the Negative Supplementary Budget). There is an active opponent submitting motions for rejection and demanding votes on amendments that would have eased the tax burden on socially vulnerable groups.
05.2024
44 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on opposing government bills—specifically the taxation of pensions and the restriction of voting rights—while simultaneously supporting alternatives put forth by the opposition. He supports the proposal to reduce the VAT on fruits and vegetables and to reinstate funding for the school sports association. Furthermore, he is an active proponent of the motion of no confidence and stresses the necessity of rejecting bills whose constitutionality remains in doubt.
04.2024
30 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on opposing proposed legislation regarding new taxes and the simplification of e-voting procedures. Furthermore, social bills are being initiated, including declaring the second day of Easter a national holiday and doubling the subsidy for school lunches. Significant emphasis is also placed on defending the Riigikogu's procedural rules, criticizing the coalition's attempts to restrict the opposition's rights (for instance, by bundling amendments together).
03.2024
17 Speeches
The main legislative focus is the opposition to government bills, especially the car tax bill, which is deemed unfair. As an alternative, they support the introduction of a bank tax bill and criticize the government’s inability to solve the education system crisis (teacher shortages, the transition to Estonian-language instruction). They are calling for a comprehensive strategy to synchronize the economy and the education system.
02.2024
14 Speeches
The legislative focus includes submitting an interpellation to the Prime Minister regarding the demographic situation and initiating a bill to raise child benefits to 150 euros. The speaker is an active opponent of the proposed car tax bill and criticizes the ambiguities of the student loan bill, particularly concerning the scope of eligible loan applicants and the percentage of loan forgiveness for twins.
01.2024
17 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed at criticizing and amending the laws hastily adopted by the government (the tax package, the education reform). A draft bill was submitted demanding that the Government of the Republic find 10 million euros for teachers' salary increases and conclude a collective agreement. Furthermore, they demand the law be amended to allow flexibility regarding language requirements for support specialists (a one-year contract).