By Months: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
53 Speeches
The primary legislative focuses involve amending the Citizenship Act (initiating a bill) to eliminate the government's right to grant exceptional citizenship to individuals who have been repeatedly convicted. Also crucial is ensuring the State Budget Act complies with the Constitution and opposing the government's tax bills (510 SE, 512 SE). He/She is actively involved in submitting amendments and demanding votes.
11.2024
89 Speeches
The legislative focus is on the draft 2025 state budget and the proposed constitutional amendments concerning voting rights (Isamaa Draft 527). He/She is an active proponent of amendments, demanding that they be put to a vote and accusing the lead committees of illegally dismissing them. Furthermore, he/she sharply criticizes the proposed changes to the Government Act regarding the reorganization of government agencies and the elimination of the qualification requirement for the State Secretary.
10.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker is an active initiator and a strong opponent in legislative matters. Key initiatives include amending the Citizenship Act, repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act, and amending the Constitution to restrict the voting rights of third-country nationals. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the Act amending the Government of the Republic Act, which concerns the reorganization of ministries and the qualification requirements for the Secretary of State, proposing that the draft bill be rejected.
09.2024
24 Speeches
Active in raising procedural questions (such as interpreting the Rules of Procedure Act or the right to question the Prime Minister) and challenging board decisions. On behalf of the Isamaa faction, they initiate a draft amendment to the law amending the Income Tax Act and the Military Service Act. The goal of this amendment is to postpone the abolition of the tax hump to prevent the state budget deficit from increasing. They demand updated positions from the government during the processing of draft legislation.
07.2024
30 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards opposing the government's tax bills (car tax, redistribution of the revenue base of local governments), proposing motions to suspend the readings. It initiates a draft decision of the Riigikogu to establish a flag day on the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape. Significant emphasis is placed on the procedural correctness of lawmaking and the requirement for impact assessments.
06.2024
36 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is halting the processing of the government's tax bills (motor vehicle tax, pension tax, state fees, land tax) and highlighting their non-compliance with the law. Proposals are repeatedly made to terminate the bills' second reading, citing violations of the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, as well as the positions held by the European Commission.
05.2024
54 Speeches
The speaker primarily acts as an opponent, seeking to reject or delay the government’s tax legislation (the sugar tax, the land tax) and bills that increase bureaucracy (the whistleblowing law). His/Her own priority is amending the Local Government Council Election Act (Bill 387) in order to restrict the voting rights of third-country nationals.
04.2024
29 Speeches
The primary legislative priorities are opposing the government's tax packages and the proposed amendments to the Electoral Law (Draft 344 SE). It operates primarily in opposition, challenging the legality of the procedure (specifically, the bundling of amendments) and demanding that the debate on the drafts be terminated. Furthermore, it supports the draft bill initiated by Isamaa aimed at revoking the voting rights of third-country nationals.
03.2024
9 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed towards the interpretation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and the Constitution, particularly regarding the handling of draft legislation and the 51-vote requirement. He/She is actively opposed to procedural amendments that diminish the plenary session's authority when discussing matters of national importance. The creation of a legal framework for the suspension of voting rights is also a key focus.
02.2024
22 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are the rejection of the motor vehicle tax bill at the first reading and opposing amendments to the Aliens Act that facilitate the immigration of third-country nationals. A draft amendment to the Local Government Council Election Act will be initiated to regulate the voting rights of third-country nationals.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward clarifying the costs and content of major government-initiated reforms (education, welfare) and ensuring their funding. Furthermore, emphasis is being placed on the need to process the draft bill, submitted by Isamaa, which seeks to restrict the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens.