By Years: Valdo Randpere

The speaker strongly emphasizes the need for consensus and cross-party cooperation, particularly within the Legal Affairs Committee, where he commends the unanimous backing of draft legislation. He acknowledges both current and former ministers (Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Kalle Laanet) and officials (Andreas Kangur) for their substantive contributions. Furthermore, he views cooperation as essential between law enforcement bodies and the private sector (banks) in the fight against fraud.

In committee work, he/she is procedurally cooperative, often noting consensual decisions (e.g., the appointment of a rapporteur, placing bills on the agenda). He/she is willing to find common ground in opposition bills (e.g., Grünthal’s bill concerning the presumption of innocence), but only if they are free of “dreadful political sloganeering.” He/she publicly criticizes the coalition partner (the Minister of Education from Eesti 200) when their activities do not align with the government's fiscal objectives.