Helir-Valdor Seeder
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 15 years
Total Speaking Time: 77h 14m
Agenda Items
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Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading
2025-02-25 12:4415th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 1h 22m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia in its 536th second reading, aiming to restrict the right to vote in local government council elections from citizens of aggressor states (Russia and Belarus). The …
Decisions 5
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Elron Ticket Price Increases on Regional Policy (No. 708)
2025-02-17 21:3515th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 11m
Summary
Under agenda item seven, the inquiry submitted on January 22, 2025, by Members of the Riigikogu, Aivar Kokk, Mart Maastik, Riina Solma, Urmas Reinsalu, and Tõnis Lukas, regarding the impact of Elron ticket price increases on regional policy (no. 708) …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding Regional Representatives (no 706)
2025-02-17 20:5115th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 44m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed inquiry No. 706, presented by the Isamaa faction, concerning regional representatives and regional policy. The inquirers, led by Helir-Valdor Seeder, expressed deep concern over the disappearance of services in rural areas (such as courthouses and the Tax …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)
2025-02-17 19:1915th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
The inquiry presented by the Chairman, Jaak Valge, and Leo Kunnas regarding the intentions for an offshore wind farm on Saaremaa’s western coast raises questions about transparency, engagement, and planning within these strict requirements. Concerns arise regarding the substantive impact …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)
2025-02-17 17:4115th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 31m
Summary
The agenda for the third consultation concerned the merging of schools for children with special educational needs into a single school and the background to this process. The tone and focus of the discussion were primarily to clarify the objectives …
Decisions 1
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-13 12:0615th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
Agenda Duration: 22m
Summary
The draft law amending the Local Government Council Election Act, initiated by the Isamaa faction, 544, received its first reading in the Riigikogu today. The draft is of a technical nature and is related to amendments to the Constitution: its …
Decisions 1
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-02-12 16:0315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 2h 11m
Summary
The first item on the agenda involved the publication of a written motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Kristen Michal. The session was quite technical and repetitive, focusing on interpretations of the procedural rules and the interpretation of the …
Decisions 1
Government coalition policy
2025-02-12 14:1715th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
Structural overview: The Riigikogu discussed the government coalition's policy and energy policy as part of the second question. The discussion focused on the procedure, public availability, and transparency of calculations and assessments regarding the Climate Act and the development plan …
Decisions 1
Damage to Allied Relations by Ministers
2025-02-12 14:0215th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 1m
Summary
Our information session today covers 13 questions and their discussion, focusing on international allied relationships and the criticism and responses surrounding them. In the first question, Member of the Riigikogu Martin Helme addressed the Prime Minister, raising the issue of …