By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is on opposing the implementation of the car tax, emphasizing its injustice and the public's resistance. Also in focus are alternative tax solutions proposed to cover budget deficits (a defense tax) and their potential fairness.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward budget planning and the sustainability of financing, particularly in the healthcare sector. The speaker is seeking accountability regarding future budgetary decisions, specifically asking where the large sums needed to maintain the system are intended to be found.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the local government financing reform initiated by the Regional Minister and scrutinizing its fairness. The speaker is acting as an opponent of the reform, demanding explanations from the government concerning both the temporary nature of the changes and their permanent consequences.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the oversight of government activity and policy, submitting a formal query (interpellation) to the Prime Minister regarding plans for changing the demographic situation. The speaker is an opposition watchdog who demands answers and a change of direction from the government.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative focus is currently on monitoring the implementation of the already adopted education reform (Estonian-language instruction) and highlighting its shortcomings. The speaker demands accountability for the fulfillment of the administrative measures promised by the ministry (the creation of a commission).
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the practical implementation of existing reforms (especially the transition to Estonian-language education) and the associated risks. The speaker is demanding a comprehensive and urgent strategy from the government to address the shortage of teachers and support specialists, which is a prerequisite for the success of the reforms. It is emphasized that strategic decisions should have been made yesterday.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the opposition to the government's tax bills (especially the car tax) and the support for the swift processing of alternative tax legislation, specifically bills concerning a bank tax and the reduction of VAT on essential goods. The bank tax was intended to come into force on January 1, 2025, acting either as a substitute for the car tax bill or as a parallel measure.