By Plenary Sessions: Marek Reinaas

The legislative focus is on implementing the new government's economic strategy, which is intended to spur a developmental leap through technology and innovation. Specific bills were not named, but the priority is to create conditions that facilitate the growth of exports and productivity.

The legislative focus is currently on amending the Competition Act (Draft 654), which is necessary for implementing a European Union regulation. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft and is leading the proceedings, emphasizing the objective of designating the Competition Authority as the national contact point and concluding the draft’s first reading by consensus.

The legislative focus is directed toward adherence to parliamentary rules of procedure and standing orders, rather than the content of specific bills. The speaker mentions the "bill concerning cats and dogs" only to cast doubt on the opponent's alleged urgency.

The legislative focus is on the adoption of Draft Competition Act No. 609 to finalize the transposition of the EU directive and halt the accruing 3,000-euro fine currently being levied against the Estonian state. He/She is a strong supporter and the lead rapporteur of the draft, emphasizing the achievement that the directive was brought before the Riigikogu (Parliament) within six months, following six years of delay. An important priority was ensuring that penalties would be handled through misdemeanor proceedings, and not solely through administrative proceedings.

The legislative focus is on Draft Law 624, which proposes amendments to Section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act, the goal of which is to eliminate paper billing. The speaker supports the draft and is leading the proceedings, requesting a reduction in deadlines so that the final vote can be held this week.

The legislative focus is centered on the successful passage of amendments to the Competition Act and corresponding changes to the Penal Code. The speaker, acting as the representative of the leading committee, is the primary proponent of the draft legislation and the official responsible for managing the process, aiming to hold the final vote on June 17th.

The focus is on the strategic shaping of economic policy, supporting government decisions (Team Estonia, SmartCap funds) and stressing the necessity of implementing expert council recommendations. It supports advancing nuclear energy within the energy sector, provided such a move is beneficial. It also mentions the development of a data information gateway and the automation of data exchange to reduce bureaucracy.

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The primary legislative focus is on a draft bill concerning the digitalization of the economy, specifically addressing the transition to digital invoicing. The discussion centered on the need to clarify the implementing provisions, particularly concerning consumer notification and the shift away from paper billing for duration contracts. The speaker acts as a supporter and facilitator of the bill's proceedings.

The legislative focus is on simplifying and making the electricity market auction procedures more efficient in order to lower the price of electricity. The speaker is a strong supporter of the bill’s objective but emphasizes the quality of lawmaking. As the Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee, they are leading the process and advocating for improvements, supporting the suspension of the reading to allow for the bill’s refinement.

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 609, which addresses the amendment of the Competition Act, concentrating on procedural rules and the privilege against self-incrimination. The speaker serves as the rapporteur for the lead committee and actively supports placing the draft bill on the plenary agenda and concluding the first reading.

The legislative focus is on rejecting Mr. Grünthal’s draft taxi service bill, as it fails to improve the current situation and merely duplicates existing legislation. It is also emphasized that the ministry is already working on amendments to the Public Transport Act, which address the same topics, including foreign national taxi drivers and penalties.

The focus is on generating political proposals and assessing the capacity of the ministry (Ministry of Education) to eliminate social divides. Specific bills or legislative priorities are not mentioned; the emphasis is on implementation policy.

The focus is on assessing the fulfillment and performance of the ministry’s existing duties (business diplomacy), not on initiating new draft laws or amendments.

The primary legislative focus is the adoption of the 2025 state budget, which the speaker considers one of the most crucial decisions of the year and whose approval he supports. Future priorities include structural reforms in the social and healthcare system, linked to the implementation of the personalized state concept.

The legislative focus is on the bill to reduce the expense allowances for Riigikogu members, a measure the speaker strongly supports and whose negotiation process they actively participated in. The objective is to secure the support of all Riigikogu members for the bill during the first reading.

The legislative focus centers on the processing of the state budget and the implementation of the security tax. The speaker is a strong proponent of this tax measure, stressing its absolute necessity in the light of mathematical truth.

The legislative focus is on a draft resolution proposing that the government lower the value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs and animal feed to 5%. The speaker is both a supporter and the rapporteur of the procedure, ensuring the bill moves consensually from the Finance Committee to the plenary session for its first reading.

The legislative focus is on improving the budget process, pointing to the need to resolve issues through amendments to the underlying legislation. The primary priority is implementing a zero-based budgeting (ZBB) or comprehensive budget review process in order to identify areas for savings.

The primary legislative focus centers on passing the state budget and voting on the security tax. Another key priority is expanding the principle of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) across ministries to cut down on bureaucracy and redundant activities. The speaker strongly supports these measures.

The legislative focus is on the ratification of international agreements, particularly the draft act concerning the Agreement between Estonia and Qatar for the Avoidance of Double Taxation. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and is driving the procedure forward, concentrating on concluding the second reading and holding the final vote.

The legislative focus is currently on the processing of the draft agreement concerning the avoidance of double taxation between the Republic of Estonia and Qatar. The priority is the swift and consensual completion of the procedure, emphasizing procedural efficiency.

The legislative focus is on the proposal to lower the VAT on domestic fruits and vegetables to 5%. The speaker is a procedural proponent who describes the handling of the draft bill in the Finance Committee and its subsequent referral to the plenary session. The topic of food security was mentioned, but it was not discussed in the Finance Committee.

The legislative focus is on the strategic evaluation of economic policy and coordinating the work of the Riigikogu committee with the government's long-term plans. The priority is addressing the issue of competitiveness within the Economic Affairs Committee and linking it to the action plans presented by the minister.

The legislative focus is on the swift and consensual conclusion of the procedure for this specific draft bill. The priority is finalizing the second reading and holding the final vote in the plenary session, thereby driving the bill forward.

The legislative focus centers on the draft Act concerning the ratification of the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The speaker, representing the lead committee, is a proponent and initiator of the bill, and moves to conclude the first reading.