By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The speaker is acting as the opposition regarding the government-initiated bills that increase taxes, fees, and fine rates. He/She is also handling procedural matters, requesting a recess on behalf of the parliamentary group before the vote.

The legislative focus is currently on challenging the registration fee act and halting its swift implementation. The primary priority is bringing the law into compliance with both Estonian and European law.

The primary legislative focus is on amendments to the Electoral Law, especially the draft bill aimed at simplifying e-voting and mobile voting (m-voting), which the speaker and the Center Party faction strongly oppose. Additionally, attention is centered on protecting the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and procedural rules from coalition amendments that seek to limit the opposition’s ability to influence legislative proceedings.

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The legislative focus is directed towards demanding systemic changes, specifically the creation of a national system for participating in the construction of major sports facilities, a system that is currently lacking. It is also proposed to create the position of a separate Minister of Sport without portfolio, in order to better serve the sports sector.

The legislative focus is directed toward the critical evaluation of the consequences of implementing existing education and personnel policies, especially regarding language proficiency requirements. The speaker operates as a critic and monitor of policy execution, not as an initiator of new legislative drafts.

The legislative focus is currently on supporting the teachers' salary increase bill, albeit with critical scrutiny. The broader priority is to ensure that the outcomes of the Ministry of Education and Research negotiations concerning workload and the career model are swiftly and properly codified into law, thereby preventing any further delays.

The speaker opposes several proposed legislative initiatives, including the sweetened beverage tax bill and the introduction of a car tax. Also in focus is the government's plan to subject pensions to income tax. Another significant priority is the bill concerning the restriction of voting rights for citizens of Russia and Belarus in local elections, and the related issue of amending the constitution.

The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable and ensuring procedural control, requiring the Prime Minister to approach the National Audit Office regarding a potential violation. Criticism is also being leveled at the proposed bill, which would tax the average pension starting in 2025.