By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on shaping Estonia's position in the negotiations for the EU's next financial perspective, demanding a review of the founding treaties to finance direct military defense. Domestically, the focus is on changing the government's fiscal policy course to prevent the state's finances from being derailed.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The primary legislative focus is the sharp criticism and opposition directed at the government-submitted state budget and state budget strategy. Clarity is demanded regarding the methods for reducing the deficit and for real-time cuts to administrative costs, positioning them as strong opponents of the budget initiatives.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is supporting the repeal of the security tax law and correcting the government's financial policy. The speaker opposes the government's budget strategy and new tax increases, calling for strategic control over spending.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards opposing the government's planned bills and policies, particularly the plans to abolish budget rules and the inadequacy of the ENMAK development plan. The speaker is a critic and opponent of the established political agenda, demanding political change to restore economic confidence.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is currently centered on challenging the draft Law Enforcement Act, specifically regarding the proposed expansion of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and the profiling of individuals, including the broadening of the jurisdiction of the Tax and Customs Board. He is demanding that the government submit a proper bill that adheres to the established practice of the Constitutional Court. Furthermore, draft legislation concerning the state budget and the reform of child benefits is also under scrutiny.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The primary legislative focus is opposing the government's draft budget and demanding its correction. Specific priorities include the abolition of the car tax and the submission of an alternative budget by Isamaa. Large investment projects are also being criticized, such as the construction of the building for environmental agencies, which is costing 60 million euros.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the suspension of the state budget and its associated fiscal balance rules. The speaker acts as a critical opponent of the fiscal framework presented by the government, calling into question the long-term validity of the budget strategy.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus centers on sharply criticizing and opposing the government's budget and tax policy (motor vehicle tax). A key priority is overseeing compliance with budget documents (RES) and the State Budget Basic Act, particularly concerning the transparency of funding for the prison project.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is opposing the 2026 state budget and presenting the Isamaa party's alternative budget. It demands the establishment of an inflation policy target and criticizes the government's plan to reduce parliamentary oversight of budgetary funds—a move deemed unconstitutional by both the Chancellor of Justice and the Auditor General. It also emphasizes the necessity of permanently funding defense expenditures.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is aimed at criticizing the government's inaction and demanding the immediate initiation of a bill that would allow for the compensation of costs incurred in the disposal and destruction of agricultural produce. The speaker criticizes the government for delaying the drafting of this bill, a procrastination that has already resulted in extensive layoffs.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The primary focus is a critical analysis of the national budget strategy and the government’s proposed ETS2 taxation act, which is expected to be submitted to parliament in the coming months. The speaker is opposed to the current fiscal policy and future tax legislation, particularly concerning the cuts to defense spending.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative focus is the opposition and repeal of the Super Database Act (anti-money laundering measures). The speaker is a vocal opponent of this bill, focusing on the procedural quality ("shoddy work") and issues of constitutionality. They also inquire about procedural rights, such as the possibility of withdrawing the bill.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative priorities include the reversal of bills that restrict civil liberties, specifically citing the centralized database, 'thought crimes' legislation, and average speed monitoring. It emphasizes the necessity of constitutionally sound state budget procedures and criticizes the excessive bureaucracy inherent in voluminous legislative proposals. The entity is an active opponent of several government initiatives.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is actively concentrating on the maritime transport taxation bill, strongly opposing it because of its unconstitutionality and illogical funding scheme. He is demanding that Parliament provide answers regarding stakeholder protests before the vote takes place. Furthermore, attention is being paid to freezing current family policy measures and prioritizing the budgetary funding of new, positive initiatives.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is directed towards clarifying and implementing the decisions and protocols of the executive branch. The main priorities include changing the division of competence between the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) and the Defence Forces, clearly establishing a weapons usage protocol for neutralizing attack drones, and making a decision regarding the acquisition of an acoustic surveillance system.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is centered on overseeing government activities, particularly concerning the financial disorder within the Ministry of Defence and the findings of the National Audit Office. He/She remains critical of the proposed bill for the restructuring of credit unions, urging the consideration of alternative, less invasive measures, such as the reinstatement of proper oversight. Furthermore, he/she supports the signing of the national defense agreement.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Legislative priorities include the repeal of taxes (the annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act), directing national defense funding (a plan for €1.6 billion in defense procurement), and increasing budget transparency (bringing the State Budget Act into compliance with the Constitution). It repeatedly initiates the formation of investigative committees to examine the government's activities (e.g., the Eastern transport business scandal, the prosecutor's office crisis, and the energy chaos).
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing onerous draft legislation initiated by the government, particularly concerning the deferral of the mandatory sustainability reporting obligation and blocking the establishment of a new data profiling database. The speaker is an active resistor, demanding either substantive amendments to the laws or their outright rejection, and vows to appeal to the President and the Chancellor of Justice to prevent the legislation from taking effect.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It primarily plays the role of an opponent, demanding the rejection of bills related to expanding the judicial review of visa applications and regulating license plate recognition cameras. It acts as the initiator by continuously submitting a draft law for the repeal of the car tax. It supports an alternative "Tax Peace Law" that would abolish all planned tax increases.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is directed toward supporting and advancing the bill to repeal the car tax, the adoption of which is considered the most rational solution. The speaker is a strong opponent of the existing climate car tax law and criticizes the waste of administrative burden spent on attempts to amend it.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on a draft bill concerning the establishment of a query system for central registers and the introduction of data mining methods aimed at preventing money laundering. The speaker is a strong opponent of this bill, criticizing its fast-track procedure (set to enter into force on July 1st) and proposing that the second reading be adjourned.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards the law regulating waste management fees, which will enter into force in 2026. The speaker's role is to critically scrutinize the financial impact of the bill and demand accountability, focusing specifically on the fee structure and the total cost.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is supporting the vote of no confidence against the Minister of Justice and blocking the government's proposed agreement for leasing a prison facility. The speaker opposes the actions of the executive branch and supports a parliamentary oversight mechanism.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main priorities are the rejection of the government’s tax hike bill and the supplementary budget that increases state expenditures. [The party/He] will submit amendments on behalf of Isamaa to exclude the tax hikes and draft a negative budget. [The party/He] is strongly opposed to the violation of procedural rules concerning the voting on amendments and demands the disclosure of the information necessary for processing the motion of no confidence.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's proposed international treaty (on the transfer of prisoners) and preventing its swift conclusion. The speaker is an opposition initiator, demanding the disclosure of classified risk assessments and threatening the Minister of Justice with a motion of no confidence.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is aimed at resisting the reform of the judicial organization and expanding the avenues for constitutional review, granting the parliamentary minority the right to appeal to the Supreme Court. Changing fiscal policy is also a priority, involving the submission of amendments to reduce government expenditures during the supplementary budget procedure. Criticism is also leveled against the adoption of laws that reference non-binding law (the draft Climate Law).
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Legislative priorities involve a fundamental change in tax policy aimed at lowering taxes, alongside ensuring regulatory stability in the business environment. Furthermore, an adjustment to energy policy is required to abandon the irrational 100% renewable energy target and secure a domestic, dispatchable resource. Defining and enforcing national interests in the face of European climate bureaucracy is also essential.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is on the supplementary budget bill, to which the speaker is a strong opponent. The main legislative objective is to compel the government to present a negative supplementary budget, which would reduce administrative costs and ensure a substantive funding source for national defense and internal security expenditures. The speaker is acting as the initiator, presenting a proposal to reject the draft bill.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is a strong initiator and supporter of tax reduction bills (Isamaa's proposals to abolish the tax hump and the VAT increase) and the cancellation of the sustainability reporting obligation. He/She is a fierce opponent of government bills that impose significant burdens (waste reform, electricity charges) or violate procedural rules (deficiencies in legislative drafting in the tax bill).
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the tax policy bills initiated by the government (specifically, converting temporary taxes into permanent ones) and regulatory reforms (such as the waste reform bill and electricity charges). Furthermore, the government is required to take active steps to fulfill the mandate given by parliament to achieve the cancellation or postponement of ETS2.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on opposing a specific tax bill that seeks to abolish the tax curve (or 'tax hump') and implement corresponding tax rate hikes. The speaker is a vocal critic of the opposition-initiated bill, stressing the lack of consultation with key stakeholders and the negative financial impact this will have on ordinary people.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the Tax Peace Bill introduced by Isamaa, which aims to cancel the planned increases in indirect taxes in 2025 and future tax hikes (including the security tax). Furthermore, the government is required to present a specific negative supplementary budget totaling 300 million euros to reduce administrative costs.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus centers on opposing the government's extensive package of tax increases and the proposed car tax bill, specifically demanding the repeal of the latter. Attention is also drawn to the draft climate law, the provisions and justifications of which (such as bicycle paths for the less affluent) are deemed inadequate. The speaker is an opposition proponent who is putting forward concrete proposals for the annulment of these laws.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative efforts are centered on contesting Draft Bill 556 (the Law on Accelerating the Development of Renewable Energy) and halting its proceedings. A key priority is preventing the socialization of connection fees for new generation capacities onto consumer bills, and demanding constitutionality and transparency. Criticism is directed at the government for pushing through "half-baked draft bills" before the energy sector development plan has been finalized.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable for the fulfillment of the coalition agreement and the state budget. The criticism centers on the lack of budget transparency and the disregard for promised methodologies, which prevents Parliament from comprehending the state's financial management. Specific legislative bills are not mentioned.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the halting of the second reading of the ongoing energy law bill due to concerns over a lack of transparency and potential economic harm. The long-term priority is the requirement to develop a comprehensive energy sector development plan that ensures long-term security of supply and competitive pricing before any selective obligations are imposed.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The main legislative focus is Bill 555, which proposes establishing new electricity charges, including the balancing reserve fee. The speaker is critical of the draft law and demands clarity before the second reading regarding whether the balancing reserve fee will be established by the law and what the projected scale of this charge is.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward implementing Isamaa's bills, which require the rapid establishment of fundamental choices in the energy sector, based on ensuring energy security and security of supply. The second priority is the repeal of the sharp land tax increase and a return to the previous law, which provided for a gentler rate of increase. The speaker is an active opponent of government bills (e.g., amendments to the right of entry and the imposition of additional charges on consumers in the energy sector).
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is on reforming economic policy, supporting the inflation mitigation proposals put forward by Isamaa (the elimination of indirect taxes and the reduction of administrative costs). It concentrates on opposing the government’s regulatory decisions (tax increases) and fulfilling Parliament’s oversight function during the information hour.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on evaluating the implementation of the government's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," and criticizing any deviation from its stated objectives. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the government's fiscal policy (excise tax hikes, VAT increases) and its inadequate priorities (such as the prison lease arrangement). They demand that the government cease its hypocrisy and provide an objective assessment of the development plan's goals.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on scrutinizing government activity through an interpellation concerning the offshore wind farm project and the formation of energy policy. The speaker demands the suspension of decisions with major financial and economic impact until a clear energy sector development plan, which has been publicly debated, is in place. The objective is to prevent the railroading of fast-tracked decisions.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the car tax law and seeking its declaration as unconstitutional and unreasonable in the Riigikogu. The speaker is an active opponent of the law and demands its repeal.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is acting as an advocate for the adoption of a specific legal amendment that grants the authority to use force. A broader legislative priority involves expanding the contiguous zone in order to gain additional intervention capabilities in the Gulf of Finland.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on repealing the government's tax laws. Key priorities include scrapping the planned increases in indirect taxes (excise duties, VAT) and completely eliminating the car tax, which the speaker urges Parliament to vote for. They are also advocating for the adoption of a negative supplementary budget.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at restoring the leadership and operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) by nominating a new candidate for the position of Speaker. The priority is to end the paralysis of the parliament and appoint an impartial arbiter to ensure the effective management of the representative body's work.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priorities are resolving the issue of restricting voting rights and creating a legal framework to sever influence related to the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker is the initiator (Isamaa 2022) and supporter of these security-driven changes, demanding high substantive quality in the decisions.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is placed on the quality of the government's foundational agreement and the resulting political uncertainty, highlighting contradictions concerning the planned structural changes (the Environmental Board and the central IT institution). Specific draft laws or amendments are not discussed; rather, the inadequacy of the government's action plan is being stressed.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the initiation of a draft resolution by the Riigikogu, proposing that the Government of the Republic suspend the crossing of the state border pursuant to the State Border Act. The objective is to compel the government to make the political decision to close the border crossing points, with the Riigikogu itself acting as the initiator and driving force behind the move.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main focus is on the draft amendment to the Foreign Relations Act and a technical bill concerning the price of services and bureaucracy. The speaker opposes the current form of these drafts, demanding the termination of the proceedings to ensure constitutional integrity and substantive quality, particularly regarding the competence of parliament in denouncing international agreements.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is directed towards drafting the state budget and the State Budget Strategy (RES) to ensure the full funding of the recommendations made by the Commander of the Defence Forces. The objective is to compel the government to incorporate the development of anti-drone capability into the funded plans of the national defense development program.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The primary legislative and procedural focus is initiating new parliamentary elections, which necessitates political consensus within parliament and cooperation with the President. The second priority is swiftly addressing shortcomings in national defense matters, funding critical capability requirements based on the recommendations of the Commander of the Defense Forces.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's tax package and demanding the acceleration of national defense procurements (the acquisition of ammunition). Specifically mentioned is the proposal to postpone the sustainability reporting system, the proposal for which was submitted to business organizations.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on parliamentary oversight and investigation. The speaker supports the motion of no confidence and urgently demands the formation of an investigative committee to clarify the circumstances and corruption risks surrounding the energy agreement. The need to develop a legitimate energy sector development plan is also emphasized.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the energy policy decisions made by the government and the process of granting state aid. The speaker demands clarity regarding who is responsible for the financial negotiations concerning 2.6 billion euros and whether the idea of indexing was presented in the cabinet.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the constitutional amendment concerning the restriction of voting rights in local elections for stateless persons and citizens of aggressor states. The speaker is a strong proponent and leader of this initiative, emphasizing the need to achieve substantive quality during the review of the proposed amendments.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priorities are eliminating the legal influence of the Moscow Patriarchate within the Estonian context and amending the constitution to restrict voting rights in local elections. The speaker is a strong supporter of these goals but sharply criticizes the government's chosen euphemistic approach to the solution and the slow pace of the procedure. He emphasizes the need for a clear and honest legislative initiative.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's fast-tracked energy agreements and tax hikes. It is demanded that the energy policy (including the 2 billion euro subsidized project) undergo parliamentary debate and substantively involve stakeholders, in accordance with current law. The speaker is actively initiating a motion of no confidence and demanding accountability.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently on critically assessing the impact of social and tax reforms that have already entered into force (such as the elimination of the single pensioner allowance). Furthermore, attention is being paid to analyzing future tax proposals (the supplementary 2% taxation of all pensions), which the speaker is a strong opponent of.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The priorities are linked to shaping international policy, including the implementation of Ukraine’s NATO membership and the reform of the EU’s budgetary framework. Specific proposals were put forward regarding the consideration of new defense investments by member states as an exception within debt burden rules.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government's strategic energy planning and requiring relevant data. The aim is to ensure that renewable energy targets for 2035 are based on realistic consumption forecasts and the plans of neighboring countries.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on amending the constitution and resolving the issue of suffrage for stateless individuals. The speaker supports the strategic intent and is committed to finding a comprehensive legislative solution that encompasses various target groups.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward the procedural framework for strategic development plans (the Development Plan for the Energy Economy) and ensuring the role of Parliament. The speaker opposes the government's plan to make major decisions without parliamentary debate and official confirmation, thereby protecting the legislative process.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the full repeal of the car tax law, the bill for which Isamaa submitted for deliberation back in November. The speaker is a strong advocate for this initiative and criticizes the ruling coalition for illogically stalling the bill's proceedings before the tax is scheduled to take effect.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently on accelerating the acquisition of critical munitions, a priority that the Isamaa party proposed to advance both during the deliberation of the 2025 budget and through a separate draft resolution. The speaker is a strong supporter of these national defense initiatives.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the adoption of the Isamaa draft resolution, which would mandate the government to procure 1.6 billion euros worth of ammunition between 2025 and 2028 and seek exceptions to financial rules at the EU level. The speaker is the initiator of this proposal and a strong opponent of the government's current budget strategy, which, in his view, does not include sufficient funding.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on repealing existing taxes and spending cuts, especially concerning the car tax, the repeal bill for which is heading to a vote. The speaker is a powerful opposition figure who promises to overturn in the future those government-adopted laws that have eroded the financial security of families.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The main legislative focus is on amending the constitution to end the voting rights of non-citizens. The speaker notes that the opposition has submitted a substantive amendment to achieve this goal, which would make reaching the objective possible.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on criticizing the government's energy-related documents, such as the Energy Sector Development Plan 2035 and the Climate Act, labeling them as an "unfit guiding principle for governance." The speaker opposes the lack of technology neutrality and refers to the Chancellor of Justice's stance regarding the unconstitutionality of the regulatory blocking of the investment in the Auvere power plant.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft Subsoil Act, as it conflicts with the constitution and creates confusion in the economy. The government’s policy-making methods are also criticized for relying on a Climate Act that does not exist within the legal framework. The speaker is an active opponent and critic of legislative initiatives introduced by the government that increase the bureaucratic burden.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the draft amendment to the State Budget Act, which aims to restore Parliament's authority to clearly define revenues and expenditures broken down by expenditure type. The bill also mandates that grants provided to legal entities must be recorded by recipient, in order to enhance transparency and oversight.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main focus is opposing the 2025 state budget draft and criticizing the enactment of ten tax increases. It also opposes the draft bill (505) on changing the government structure, which provides for the reallocation of ministries' areas of governance and the renaming of ministers. It sharply criticizes the actions of the leading committee for excluding Isamaa's amendments from the proceedings.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the government's budget consolidation package and the accompanying tax legislation, which introduces ten different taxes. A separate point of discussion is the law scheduled for a parliamentary vote that will introduce additional taxation on pensioners' incomes starting in 2026. The speaker is a staunch opponent of these laws.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is opposing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (the car tax) and removing its unconstitutional provisions. The speaker is an active opponent, focusing specifically on Amendment 15, which addresses the scrapping of vehicles removed from the register. Furthermore, there is an intensive focus on parliamentary procedure, and demands are being made for greater accuracy in the tables of amendments.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The immediate legislative focus centers on the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. While this move is supported, it is widely viewed as a distraction or a cover for the government’s real agenda. Long-term priorities include halting the cuts to family benefits, guaranteeing education funding, and preventing any transition toward tuition-based higher education.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on opposing the draft legislation concerning the supplementary budget proposed by the government, as well as the proposed increases in taxes (VAT, income tax, excise duties) and fees. An important priority is also the transparent and rapid financing of defense investments (acquisition of ammunition). Isamaa submitted substantive amendments aimed at cutting administrative costs and eliminating the tax hump, which were rejected by the Finance Committee, prompting a strong procedural protest.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on opposing the "Climate-Resilient Economy Act" and demanding the imposition of a moratorium on it. The speaker is an active opponent of the bill, arguing that it has proven to be "utterly shoddy work" and was drafted without any prior impact assessment. Criticism is also directed at the government's decision to accelerate the carbon neutrality target to 2040 without a real impact assessment.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the draft amendments to the constitution concerning voting rights (initiated by Isamaa), opposing the bill to postpone the tax hump, and demanding the withdrawal of the bill on the reorganization of ministries. It demands that parliament be released from political agreements and that "substantive quality" be achieved in legislation. It proposes measures to prevent the politicization of the State Secretary's position.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is on the critical analysis of the draft state budget, specifically concerning the revenues and expenditures within the Ministry of Defence's portfolio. The speaker oversees the responsible implementation of the budget and verifies the accuracy of the figures, focusing primarily on cuts to the acquisition of special defense-related equipment.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on opposing government bills concerning tax and excise duty increases, as well as the restructuring of the electricity market and amending the procedure for resolving collective labor disputes. The primary legislative focus involves highlighting violations of procedural norms (rules of good law-making and legislative drafting technique) during the coordination of the draft legislation.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker's main legislative priorities are Isamaa’s alternative budget (including cuts to administrative costs and the cancellation of planned tax increases) and tasking the government with the 1.6 billion euro defense procurement via a draft resolution of the Riigikogu. Furthermore, he demands amendments to the State Budget Basic Act to ensure cost-based transparency and the itemization of subsidies by legal entity.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the repeal of the law amending the Land Tax Act, the bill for which was submitted by Isamaa. The goal is to retain the previous version of the Land Tax Act and avoid a sharp tax increase. Reference is also made to the need to adjust the equalization fund formula for local governments and to the earlier bill on the repeal of the car tax.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priority is supporting and securing the passage of the bill submitted by Isamaa concerning the repeal of the motor vehicle tax. Furthermore, there is sharp criticism directed at the state's budget strategy and the system of budget execution, demanding the restoration of a rational system for expenditure items, effective already in next year's budget.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the full repeal of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act. Furthermore, he demands the cancellation of the initiative to raise the Land Tax Act and a comprehensive revision of the entire tax cascade. In the defense sector, the focus is on implementing the recommendations of the Defense Forces commanders regarding the procurement of ammunition stocks and enabling the use of EU structural funds for defense investments.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Legislative priorities include resolving the legal status of the Moscow Patriarchate, either based on the existing Churches and Congregations Act or via a new draft bill, in order to mitigate the security risk. A second priority is terminating the voting rights of citizens of the Russian Federation in local elections. Additionally, there is a demand for restoring transparency to the state budget procedure and restoring the budgetary competence of the parliament, while criticizing the current activity-based budget as being contrary to the constitution.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is centered on opposing new bureaucratic obligations, such as the introduction of sustainability reporting, which entails significant costs. He/She also opposes the implementation of new taxes (waste fees, packaging excise duty), emphasizing the government's failure to keep its promises regarding this issue.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the proposed amendment to the Accounting Act, which would mandate companies to prepare sustainability reports. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this initiative, demanding its rejection during the first reading, arguing that it would lead to a dramatic increase in the administrative burden.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is questioning and critical of the draft bill concerning the reorganization of the Ministry of Justice's prison service, demanding clarity regarding the budget and personnel matters. He/She is an active opponent of the draft amendment to the State Budget Base Act, submitted by the Ministry of Finance, considering it pointless substitute activity based on the assessments of the Chancellor of Justice and the Auditor General. He/She supports the declaration recognizing the genocide of the Crimean Tatars.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the rejection and amendment of the 2024 draft supplementary budget. The speaker intends to submit an amendment proposal aimed at reducing government expenditures by 0.5% of GDP, emphasizing the necessity of leading national cost-saving efforts at the parliamentary level.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing government-initiated draft legislation, particularly concerning the reduction of the ceiling for parental benefits and the removal of the educational requirement for the State Secretary. The speaker is actively opposing these bills and demands transparency in the legislative process, suspecting that the law is being crafted specifically for one individual.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on ensuring parliamentary oversight and government accountability, particularly regarding the work of the special committee against corruption. The speaker emphasizes adherence to parliamentary rules and demands that the government disclose the underlying data related to major decisions before those decisions are finalized.
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's budget and presenting Isamaa's comprehensive alternative budget. Furthermore, there is a demand for imposing a moratorium on the Climate Law and fully allocating funds in the budget for ammunition procurement, based on the recommendation of the Commander of the Defense Forces.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing two significant draft bills: the draft bill concerning the faster entry of energy market capacities onto the market, and the draft law for the transposition of the directive regarding the security of vital services. In both instances, the role adopted is that of the challenger, based on substantive and administrative criticism. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of addressing Isamaa's comprehensive energy plan, which was voted down by the government.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The primary legislative focus is expressing opposition to the forthcoming state budget bill, which includes one billion euros in tax hikes without adequate cuts to government spending. Also crucial is the procedural focus, demanding the right of Members of Parliament to question the Prime Minister upon the budget's submission.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at the national budget strategy and monitoring budget execution, requiring specific figures for cuts to government expenditures. It deems additional financing for national military defense essential, while acknowledging the political objective of acquiring long-range ammunition worth 1.6 billion euros.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the state budget strategy to fully secure the funding for long-range ammunition (€1.6 billion). The speaker has initiated proposals for utilizing new funding sources (CO2 revenue, EU structural funds) for critical defense investments.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is on the exercise of parliamentary oversight, specifically through initiating a motion of no confidence against a member of the cabinet. The objective is to ensure that cabinet members comply with national security and value-based criteria, rather than merely focusing on the execution of specific policies.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The legislative focus is on opposing the car tax law and allowing for its repeal. Significant emphasis is also placed on protecting the parliament's rules of procedure, criticizing the government for fast-tracking a law with a quarter-billion euro impact within ten astronomical hours.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary legislative priority is opposing the motor vehicle tax law and emphasizing its unconstitutionality due to the violation of the principle of legitimate expectation. He/She demands that the government draft a negative supplementary budget and is also dealing with procedural issues in the Riigikogu (Parliament), specifically those concerning the voting on amendments.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
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2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is centered on ensuring the procedural integrity and constitutionality of the proposed car tax bill. The speaker is acting as an opponent, demanding compliance with the existing Tax Administration Act's six-month advance notice requirement to prevent the violation of legitimate expectation.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The legislative focus centered on processing the supplementary budget and the related amendments, which were aimed at improving the budgetary position in 2024 and 2025. A significant priority was also the four-year postponement of the Reform Party's 'tax hump,' utilizing the six-month notice period required for tax legislation. Additionally, oversight was conducted regarding previous budgetary errors.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the supplementary budget bill proceedings, where a suspension of the second reading is being demanded to allow for substantive work. The main priorities include deferring the Reform Party's tax bracket adjustment, reducing administrative expenditures, and establishing spending caps for carry-over funds. Furthermore, there is opposition to reducing the funds allocated for supporting Ukraine.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the current draft supplementary budget and the associated tax hikes, and demanding amendments. The speaker is an opposition initiator, promising to submit a comprehensive alternative supplementary budget that would fundamentally cut administrative costs. An amendment proposal has also been submitted to postpone the Reform Party's tax hump project.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is centered on opposing and seeking the repeal of the draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act, committing to utilizing all available legal remedies against it. A substantial portion of the work is dedicated to identifying and challenging breaches of parliamentary procedure, particularly regarding the process for withdrawing proposed amendments.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priority is the draft bill put forward by the Isamaa faction, which requires the government to recognize the results of the Russian presidential elections as illegitimate in a legal sense. Additionally, the government's actions are criticized due to delays in implementing measures related to EU directives (e.g., the platform work directive) and investments (e.g., the apartment building renovation program).
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The main legislative priority is the postponement of the Reform Party’s income tax-free minimum reform, achieved by supporting the corresponding bill from the Isamaa Party. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of creating a realistic plan for saving state administration costs and accelerating the implementation of European Union structural funds (including the apartment building renovation program).
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary areas of focus are the land tax bill (opposition due to the absence of a substantive impact analysis), the teachers' salary bill (support during the final vote, but criticism regarding the handling of the process), and the bill concerning the lowering of the voting age (strong opposition). The priority is to use parliament to mandate that the government present a holistic energy policy resolution covering both security of supply and competitive pricing.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is ensuring the processing of the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Economic Affairs and providing clarity regarding the organization of parliamentary work. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the government's responsibility for the delays in the apartment building renovation program, which would necessitate the adoption of corresponding decisions.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's draft bill concerning the taxation of pensions and the cascade of tax increases. The speaker highlights the amendment proposed by Isamaa, which offers, as a compromise, postponing the abolition of the tax hump for four years. Criticism is also directed at the rapporteur's failure to introduce the amendments during the second reading.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing government-initiated bills that increase bureaucracy and the tax burden. Specifically, an immediate moratorium is demanded on the climate law initiative, as it undermines competitiveness and lacks a substantive cost analysis.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong proponent of the legislation allowing the utilization of frozen Russian assets, viewing it as serving the interests of international law, aiding Ukraine, and setting a crucial precedent. However, he is fiercely opposed to the reforms initiated by the Ministry of Climate (the climate law, water reform, and waste reform), arguing that they introduce new burdens and uncertainty without adequate impact analysis.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative focus is on overseeing the execution of the state budget and informing the legislature about the actual expenditure of the budget. It is emphasized that the budget volume determined by the legislature must be clearly accounted for and disclosed, and that this information is necessary to ensure transparency in the management of public funds.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on amending the regulation of electoral rights, specifically exploring options for the suspension or permanent revocation of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states. The objective is to compel the government to make a political decision based on the recommendations provided by the security services.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
It focuses on compliance with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act and the right of parliament members to vote separately on amendments. Key legislative priorities include streamlining state finances (a negative supplementary budget, spending ceilings) and the swift implementation of the law concerning the utilization of Russian oligarchs' assets (the so-called "whistleblowing project").
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently on budgetary policy and tax legislation. The speaker opposes the proposed version of the new car tax and supports the Isamaa party's proposal to reduce government expenditures. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the need to amend the budget law to ensure the legality and smooth execution of financing transactions related to aid for Ukraine.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The Riigikogu's position on the church issue is supported, but the necessity of concrete legal steps by the government (national sanctions) is stressed. Among the priorities is the Isamaa draft bill for establishing Estonian language requirements in the service sector, the systematic undermining of which is criticized. Furthermore, the government's actions are criticized for having necessitated an amendment to the state budget law concerning the teachers' salary fund.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is procedural, centering on the election of the Riigikogu Board and ensuring operational workflow. The speaker is the initiator in nominating the candidate for vice-speaker.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
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2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at obstructing the government’s planned tax packages and the proposed reform of family benefits. Additionally, he/she demands that the government utilize administrative and legal instruments (national sanctions) to restrict the operations and state subsidization of companies conducting business with Russia.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The immediate legislative focus is supporting a political declaration and defining the clear position of the Republic of Estonia regarding Russia's "presidential elections." As a crucial step, there is a demand to find a legal solution on how to prevent the holding of Russian elections on Estonian territory.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards opposing the proposed tax hikes and the climate law, demanding that a moratorium be imposed on the latter before a socio-economic analysis is carried out. Isamaa has submitted an energy security proposal for parliamentary consideration, which focuses on dispatchable production capacities and a competitive electricity price.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the government's proposed car tax bill and demanding that it be withdrawn. The speaker is acting as a fierce opponent of the draft legislation, repeatedly questioning what the alternative solution would be if the tax were abandoned.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the government's proposed car tax bill, which they are attempting to fast-track through parliament. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill and is demanding a substantive impact assessment, criticizing the procedural deficiencies in the legislative process.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at demanding international political decisions and agreements, including the formation of an international special tribunal to investigate war crimes. Furthermore, there is a demand to establish the standard for a new, comprehensive sanctions policy, as the current regime is insufficient.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the proposed vehicle tax law; the speaker is a staunch opponent of this bill and demands its immediate withdrawal from Riigikogu proceedings. The draft legislation is being criticized due to its economic impact and widespread public opposition.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is centered on making substantive decisions due to the deteriorating state of public finances and the economy. Demands are being made for the preparation of a new national budget strategy, a critical review of proposed tax increases, and the swift utilization of European Union funds.