By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

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.