By Agendas: Marek Reinaas

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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed at reforming the economic structure and promoting innovation to boost productivity and export capacity. This supports the innovative solutions described by the Minister of Economic Affairs, which are expected to generate a developmental leap through technology and increased added value.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act (654 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Competition Act (654 SE), which designates the Competition Authority as the contact point for implementing the relevant EU regulation. The speaker supports this draft and is actively driving the process forward, stressing its technical and procedural significance for the effective fulfillment of European law.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The legislative focus is directed towards the strict adherence to Parliament's rules of procedure and procedural regulations, rather than the substance of specific draft legislation. The speaker acts more as a guardian of procedures, questioning the propriety of the actions taken by the session chair and the member of parliament.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on adopting the draft amendment to the Competition Act (Bill 609 SE) in order to stop the daily fine resulting from the failure to transpose the directive and to provide the Competition Authority with the necessary tools. An important goal is to ensure that administrative penalties are imposed under misdemeanor proceedings, while upholding the principles of the rule of law and protecting undertakings against malicious accusations.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act (624 SE) - Second Reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the expedited processing of Bill 624 (an amendment to the Consumer Protection Act), with the aim of bringing it to a final vote this week. A significant achievement is the incorporation of consumer rights protection into the statute and the acceleration of the law's entry into force to September 1, 2025.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative focus is the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and related amendments to other acts (Bill 609 SE). The speaker, acting as the rapporteur for the lead committee, is a strong supporter and facilitator of the bill’s proceedings, emphasizing the adoption of 36 lead committee amendments, which improve the procedure and incorporate the proposals of the Competition Authority. The aim is to hold the final vote on June 17.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is on the creation and expansion of strategic national funds (SmartCap's Green Fund and Defence Fund, valued at 100–150 million euros). It mentions the government's decision to review Team Estonia services and emphasizes the necessity of moving forward with nuclear energy, provided it is beneficial. It acknowledges the 2019 legal amendment concerning the investment flexibility of pension funds, although it criticizes the subsequent impact of that change.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Although the speech was delivered during the third reading of the draft Securities Market Act (588 SE), the content focuses on a side topic. Neither legislative priorities nor support for the bill can be identified based on the speech.
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2025-05-19
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act § 4 (624 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative priority is the processing of the draft bill amending the Consumer Protection Act (624 SE), which aims to regulate the transition to e-invoicing. Focus was placed on the absence of implementing provisions concerning long-term contracts, as well as the rapid pace of the proceedings ahead of the Riigikogu's summer recess. Marek Reinaas is serving as the representative and a supporter of the bill's lead committee.
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2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act (Bill 556 SE), the second reading of which the speaker will be participating in. The objective is to ensure that the costs associated with the draft Act are presented accurately in the public debate, thereby safeguarding the numerical foundation of the bill.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative focus is on Draft Bill 541 SE, which aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and make auction procedures simpler and more effective. The speaker is a strong supporter of the bill and is managing its proceedings in the Economic Affairs Committee, emphasizing the need to allow time for improving the draft.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft act (609 SE) amending the Competition Act and other related legislation, the primary goal of which is the transposition of an European Union directive. The speaker supports the bill and is the proponent driving the process forward at the committee level, emphasizing the clarification of procedural norms in administrative and misdemeanour proceedings.
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2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is the rejection of the draft amendment to the Public Transport Act (578 SE). The priority is strengthening supervision and implementing existing laws, rather than creating new, duplicating provisions. It is mentioned that ministries are preparing changes concerning the same topics (foreigners, penalties).
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The primary focus is the implementation of the country's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," and the clarification of related e-government concepts. The speaker acts as an evaluator of the strategy's execution and an advocate for clarity.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is directed at the Ministry of Education's capacity and political responsibility to ensure equal access to mobility. Specific proposals are required for increasing children's participation, which indicates a readiness to support corresponding legislative measures.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on assessing the execution and performance of existing state duties (business diplomacy), rather than initiating new legislation. The emphasis lies on the actions and accountability of the executive branch.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is the adoption of the 2025 State Budget Act (513 SE), which is supported as a crucial step in streamlining state finances. Future priorities involve structural reforms and the formalization of the "Personal State" concept, aimed at making public services needs-based. The budget allocates investments to security and the economy.
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2024-12-09
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu Act (545 SE), the aim of which is to reduce expense allowances. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and stresses that while it is a small measure, it is a step taken in the right direction, achieved as a result of lengthy negotiations.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently centered on providing strong support for the draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) during its second reading. The speaker deems this bill critically important—indeed, unavoidable—from the perspective of the state budget.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 492 OE, which concerns lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to 5%. The speaker is acting as the rapporteur, focusing on the history of the bill's proceedings and its procedural referral to the first reading. He/She notes that the Centre Party has submitted a draft bank tax bill, which the Finance Committee has not yet discussed.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward amendments to the fundamental Budget Law and the implementation of the zero-based budgeting (ZBB) process, which constitutes a full budget revision. The speaker serves in the role of an active supporter and supervisor, concentrating specifically on the methodological integrity of the budget process.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative priority is supporting the draft 2025 State Budget Act (513 SE) during the first reading. Key measures are considered to be the expansion of zero-based budgeting across ministries and the introduction of a security tax to finance defense expenditures. The speaker emphasized the progress achieved in identifying areas for cuts (over 120 million euros).
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2024-09-11
Second Reading of the Bill (450 SE) on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the State of Qatar for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and the Protocol thereto

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft act concerning the ratification of the income tax treaty between Estonia and Qatar (Bill 450 SE). The speaker is a supporter and the lead facilitator of the proceedings, concentrating on swiftly finalizing the bill and bringing it to a final vote.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the State of Qatar for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and its accompanying Protocol (450 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on the draft Act (450 SE) concerning the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and Qatar on the avoidance of double taxation. The speaker supports the bill and aims to expedite the proceedings, emphasizing that "even one day is important" for the bill to move forward.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 406 OE, which addresses lowering the value-added tax (VAT) on domestic fruits and vegetables to 5%. The Speaker is a representative of the leading committee (the Finance Committee), responsible for the procedural advancement of the bill and communicating the substance of the debate to the plenary session. He/She stresses the need to incorporate socio-economic impact assessments during the processing of the draft bill.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus centers on the deliberation of economic issues of national importance and the assessment of the government’s long-term economic plans. The priority is to ensure that the Economic Committee’s work on competitiveness is consistent with the action plans presented by the Minister.
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2024-04-03
Second reading of the Draft Act (368 SE) on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the ratification of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Pakistan (Bill 368 SE). The speaker is acting as a proponent of the draft legislation and an expediter of the proceedings, emphasizing the completion of the second reading and the holding of the final vote.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (368 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the ratification of the agreement between Estonia and Pakistan for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to income taxes (Bill 368 SE). The speaker supports the bill and is acting as the procedural lead, concentrating on the motion to conclude the first reading and setting the deadline for submitting amendments.
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