By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
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.