By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 97
Fully Profiled: 97
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is on amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic, with the priority being the restoration of the proportional composition of the Electoral College. The speaker supports establishing the obligation for candidates to make public appearances and is leading the charge for substantive changes, noting that time is running short to avoid amending the election law less than a year before the elections.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus centers on opposing the tax laws and budget policies being implemented by the government. The main topics include the proposed car tax, the increase of VAT (Value Added Tax) to 24%, and various income tax hikes, with the speaker clearly taking on the role of an opponent and a critic.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The main legislative focus is opposing the 2026 state budget and abolishing the car tax. The speaker emphasizes their readiness to propose an amendment for the repeal of the car tax and promises its cancellation should their political force come to power.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The main legislative focus is on opposing the car tax bill and clarifying its technical details (such as benefits and the prepayment account system). There is active opposition to the draft legislation, demanding answers regarding specific provisions of the explanatory memorandum. Also under scrutiny is adherence to the Riigikogu's (Parliament's) working procedures and procedural rules.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The primary legislative focus is on the forthcoming state budget, which the speaker sharply criticizes, calling it a document that is unconstitutional and reflects serious financial disarray. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government's budget policy and demands systemic improvements in financial management.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priority is the adoption of the draft law aimed at reducing the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate, which is considered critical for ensuring national security. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, closely monitoring its procedure, legal expertise, and the results of the parliamentary vote, and urges its approval.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is on ensuring the strict supervision and enforcement of the existing law regarding the transition to Estonian-language education. The question is also being raised regarding the necessity of amending the law concerning the obligation to teach mother tongue and culture to refugees, as the current legislation creates insurmountable resource problems for local municipalities.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is less on presenting new legislative priorities and more on the critical assessment of past political decisions and their implementation (the Health Insurance Fund deficit, analysis of family benefits). The objective is political accountability and a policy reversal.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at the procedures for implementing Parliament's oversight function during the information hour. The priority is procedural flexibility, allowing for a wide selection of questions to be posed under the category "Varia" (Miscellaneous), rather than being limited to the content of specific draft legislation.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to Bill 671 (Amendments to the Credit Union Act) and its rejection during the first reading. The speaker is the initiator of the opposition, demanding that the government introduce a new bill focused solely on enhancing supervision and strengthening the unions, rather than liquidating them.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative priority involves amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and the Constitution to ensure security (specifically regarding voting rights for third-country nationals). [The entity] initiates bills aimed at tightening citizenship requirements and repealing the car tax. [The entity] is an active opposition proponent and opponent in the processing of government bills, focusing on highlighting procedural deficiencies and proposing the interruption of readings.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is opposing the waste management bill while advocating for technological solutions. Additionally, the speaker is addressing the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and language use, emphasizing the utilization of the term "parliamentary group" and the interpretation of procedural requirements.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priorities are focused on tax policy (opposition to tax increases), security (support for the bill guaranteeing security), and sovereignty (opposition to the judicial review of visa refusals). He/She is an active opponent of bills that increase bureaucracy or threaten security, and initiates a motion to terminate the second reading.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priorities concern national defense (specifically, correcting the mistake made when acceding to the previous convention) and administrative reform. He/She is the initiator of transferring the oversight duties for party financing to the State Audit Office, stressing the necessity of regulating the activities of electoral alliances and those NGOs that are effectively transitioning into political parties.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is centered on budget oversight and scrutinizing the financial management of the executive branch. The speaker operates as a critical watchdog, concentrating specifically on the causes leading to the supplementary budget and the inconsistency in cost planning across different ministries.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker's focus is on criticizing the government's legislative proposals concerning tax hikes and the introduction of new taxes, while also supporting the process of withdrawal (or abrogation) from an international convention. Above all, he functions as a critical opponent of these fiscal policy bills.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary legislative priority is the passing of the law protecting fertile agricultural land, which is deemed strategic and essential. There is also criticism regarding the government’s continuous amendments to the law concerning the structures and areas of responsibility of ministries, coupled with a desire for the reorganization of the administrative domain.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the passing of the National Security Act, emphasizing the need to make the law's sections clearer and unambiguously understandable in order to avoid further disputes. He/She is acting as a proponent, defending the constitutionality of the law and the soundness of the procedure. Additionally, he/she is working on the regulation of compensation mechanisms related to land acquisition.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus centers on government-initiated bills promising to cut bureaucracy and administrative burden. The speaker remains skeptical of these proposals, dismissing them as mere slogans, and is demanding clarity on the actual extent of the promised 20% reduction in the number of civil servants. He is a critical opponent of the government’s legislative agenda.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is not on specific legislative bills, but rather on adherence to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the regulations governing the conduct of its sittings. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of avoiding negative precedents in parliamentary work and ensuring the accountability of ministers to the Riigikogu.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed at holding the government accountable regarding the motor vehicle tax and the appointment of individuals to high-ranking official positions. Furthermore, the speaker is actively participating in the legislative procedure, requesting a vote on a specific proposed amendment.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on energy policy and improving the regulations governing the universal service. The priority is to establish a mechanism that would ensure that electricity purchased through the universal service is not more expensive than the exchange price, by using a fixed price as a price cap.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priority is the timely submission of the Energy Sector Development Plan (the Development Plan) to the floor of the Riigikogu. The speaker is acting as a watchdog, demanding clarity from the government regarding the timeline for the legislative process.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
It focuses on directing the government's budget and tax policy, demanding cuts and tax reductions. It calls for clarity regarding the government's political initiatives, such as lowering the VAT on foodstuffs and changing the indexation of pensions. It does not mention any specific draft legislation initiated by itself.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the government-initiated car tax bill and improving the procedural culture of the Riigikogu. In particular, it is stressed that bills must not be processed without the presence of the initiator, and the Presidium is called upon to monitor this.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is amending the constitution concerning the right to vote in local elections. The speaker supports the original initiative (Isamaa 2022) and is an active proponent of the current compromise proposal, stressing that the amendment can be implemented before the next local elections, citing previous instances of rapid legislative changes. The objective is to establish a secure and controllable legal environment.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is currently aimed at amending measures related to the wartime command of the defense forces and the suspension of active duty personnel resigning from service. The speaker emphasizes that while the legislative body has the opportunity to weigh in, government initiative is required to implement the changes.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus is directed toward canceling or reversing existing bureaucratic initiatives concerning regional administration and local government training. Priorities also include fulfilling the agreement on research and development funding and achieving the goal of reducing the number of civil servants.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on long-term national planning, primarily the development strategy running up to 2035. The speaker is critical of the implementation of this strategy, associating it with the chaos created by the current government.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus centers on amending the Constitution to regulate the right to vote in local council elections. The speaker strongly supports the amendment proposal submitted by 23 Riigikogu members, which would grant suffrage exclusively to Estonian citizens. He/She opposes enshrining the right to vote for individuals with undetermined citizenship in the Constitution and demands the immediate conclusion of the proceedings.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing government initiatives and demanding procedural correctness. There is a demand for the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) to play a role in making long-term, billion-euro decisions (specifically concerning energy), while criticizing the delay of key legislation (the Climate Law, the Energy Management Development Plan) in parliament. The speaker opposes both the proposed car tax and the reorganization of regional administration.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The Speaker's primary legislative priority is the amendment of the Local Government Council Election Act (Bill 544). This change shifts the dates of various electoral procedures (e.g., the formation of electoral districts and the date for the allocation of mandates). The Speaker supports making these amendments permanent, rather than implementing them as a one-off regulation.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main focus is on opposing the government-initiated draft constitutional amendment because it removes voting rights from citizens of allied countries (Switzerland, Japan, Australia) while simultaneously enshrining the voting rights of stateless persons. Criticism is also directed at the government’s inaction and its tendency to make decisions before submitting crucial legislation (such as the Climate Law and the energy development plan) to Parliament.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker's primary legislative focus is procedural: he/she demands that the Climate Law and the Energy Management Development Plan be debated in parliament before the government makes strategic energy policy decisions. He/she is a strong opponent of the current government’s decision-making process, arguing that it disregards the intended role of parliamentary deliberation.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker refers to a recent amendment to the Government of the Republic Act, which has caused administrative confusion. The main focus is the strict and effective enforcement of existing consumer protection and competition supervision laws.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at the proper implementation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, as well as guaranteeing the rights of MPs during discussions. The speaker is primarily an advocate for procedural correctness and works to counter unfair interpretations, rather than being the initiator of specific draft bills.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reversing existing detrimental laws, such as changing the indexation of benefits for large families, abolishing joint tax filing for spouses, and implementing a car tax. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government’s recent legislative moves concerning family policy and calls for their reversal.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker is focused on monitoring the implementation of the government's political decisions and the fulfillment of past agreements, particularly regarding regional investments and sports financing. They operate as a political opponent, demanding a reconsideration of the Ministry of Culture's funding policy and the repeal of the centralizing elements of the regional reform.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reforming the State Budget Act in order to bring it into compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. The speaker supports the corresponding bill submitted by Isamaa, emphasizing its significance before Parliament.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the draft bill currently being handled by the Constitutional Committee. The speaker’s priority is to ensure transparency in the law-making process and prevent populist motives, operating in a role of scrutiny.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed toward the state budget bill and its proceedings, with the group/entity acting as a strong opponent of the bill. The primary priority is safeguarding the right of Riigikogu members to submit amendments, even when those amendments do not align with the objectives of the bill's initiator. Furthermore, formal procedural correctness is being demanded, criticizing the forced bundling and subsequent elimination of proposed amendments.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing a constitutional amendment regarding the voting rights of citizens of the aggressor state and stateless persons in local government elections. The speaker advocates for a simpler constitutional change that would restrict suffrage solely to Estonian and European Union citizens, arguing that the solution proposed by the coalition is unconstitutional.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward correcting procedural errors and discontinuing the bill (apparently related to taxes or fees) in order to bring the documents into conformity with reality. Strict adherence to the rules for voting on amendments is required, as well as the conformity of the law's content and form, especially when defining state fees and taxes.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The main legislative priority is the Act amending the Citizenship Act, initiated by the Isamaa faction. The aim is to repeal Section 21, subsection 11, in order to remove the government’s discretion to grant citizenship to persons repeatedly convicted of intentional crimes. It also supports the discussion on amending the constitution concerning voting rights in local government elections.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priorities are amendments to tax laws (the security tax) and education laws (kindergarten groups). He is an active opponent of the government’s bills, submitting and demanding votes on amendments that would essentially repeal large parts of the tax law or improve the quality of Estonian-language education. He focuses on improving the quality of the procedure and proposals for termination.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on processing amendments and directing them to a vote. The Speaker's role is to expedite the process and ensure that the submitted proposals reach the voting phase.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on amending the constitution to restrict the voting rights of non-citizens in local elections, having initiated Draft Bill 527 SE. Furthermore, a priority involves criticizing and improving amendments to the Government Act, proposing that the second reading be suspended. As a sign of protest, he/she has also submitted an amendment proposal opposing the removal of the requirement for the State Secretary to possess a legal higher education.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is on initiating a constitutional amendment to strip Russian citizens and stateless persons of their right to vote in local elections. [The text/speaker] emphasizes the need to merge the overlapping bills proposed by Isamaa and the coalition and criticizes the coalition for voting down the bill initiated by 28 members of the Riigikogu.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is aimed at criticizing the quality of the current government's legislative output, particularly concerning the amendment to the Land Tax Act, which reversed a long-standing compromise. It is also emphasized that the state has failed to properly implement existing legislation regarding the regular valuation of land since 2001.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is the draft state budget for 2025 and the associated legislative amendments. The speaker is an active initiator of amendments (Isamaa has 8 proposals) and is demanding that they be put to a vote. He/She is also a procedural opponent, demanding the suspension of the budget's second reading to allow for the submission of new, reasonable proposals.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on halting administrative activity related to establishing regional cooperation zones through agreements, rather than initiating specific legislative bills. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the opposing side's initiative, demanding that this foolish activity be stopped.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is amending security-related legislation, particularly concerning the suffrage of citizens from the aggressor state, a process for which the government is being accused of stalling. The second focus is defending the role of parliament when handling the budget law and other legislation (such as national defense and education), countering attempts to brand the parliament as superficial.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative spotlight is currently on the draft law and constitutional amendment initiated by the Isamaa party, which addresses the regulation of voting rights for citizens of third countries and the aggressor state. The speaker is an active proponent and explainer of the bill, emphasizing that it allows for the inclusion of allies while excluding citizens of the aggressor state.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the critical scrutiny of the draft state budget and tax policy (the security tax). The speaker's position is that of a strong opponent of the budget methodology and the opaque expenditure line items, demanding a fairer presentation of the budget.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is currently on the initiation of a draft bill restricting the voting rights of third-country nationals in local elections, a bill which was submitted by Isamaa and is currently pending. The speaker emphasizes that legislation (administrative compulsion) was the driving force behind the transition process to Estonian-language education, notwithstanding the opposition's resistance.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is procedural, centered on the rescue and adoption of the proposal submitted by the Isamaa faction (concerning the third item on the agenda). The speaker is acting as the initiator, demanding the active handling of their proposal despite the error in the timing of its submission.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft amendment of the Government of the Republic Act, specifically concerning the reorganization of ministries and the qualification requirements for the Secretary of State. The speaker, who initiated the rejection of the bill, emphasized its inefficiency, the resulting duplication, and the instability it would bring to state administration. They demand that any future legislative changes be undertaken with a long-term perspective in mind.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the proper procedure for handling draft legislation and maintaining parliamentary dignity. The priority is suspending the reading so that the committee can clarify necessary matters, thereby ensuring a substantive debate on a serious bill.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the bill initiated by Isamaa to postpone the abolition of the income tax exemption until 2028, which is expected to save the state budget half a billion euros annually. A second key focus is the creation of legislation protecting fertile agricultural land, which is viewed as an urgent and complex issue. The speaker is acting as the initiator and is a strong opponent of the government’s proposed tax law changes.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is currently on restricting the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens, for which the Isamaa (Pro Patria) bill has been submitted and has passed its first reading. The speaker is demanding the initiation of the constitutional amendment process to resolve the dispute over the possibility of making such a legal change. He/She is a supporter and key advocate for the initiated bill.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on managing the Riigikogu's internal rules and working procedures (The Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act). The speaker takes the role of the initiator, proposing on behalf of the parliamentary group both changes to the session timetable and the termination of proceedings due to technical issues.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed towards tightening migration policy via language requirements and the swift resolution of the issue concerning voting rights for Russian citizens. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government's plans (tax policy, importing prisoners), citing the objections raised by the Chancellor of Justice regarding the transfer of prisoners to Estonia.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is no legislative focus; instead, attention is directed toward demanding solutions within the government's action plan and defense policy regarding the shortage of Defense League instructors, and requesting accelerated capability development.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable and correcting administrative errors, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The objective is to ensure the fair and proper implementation of existing policy.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is on two levels: first, the strict adherence to and protection of the Parliament’s Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, especially regarding the right to object. Second, the need to initiate a constitutional amendment to revoke the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The legislative focus is directed toward the strict and uniform application of the existing Rules of Procedure of the Riigikogu. The priority is clarifying the interpretation of the law (KTS § 83) at the level of the Bureau, rather than initiating new draft legislation.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the government's two main draft laws: the Car Tax and the redistribution of the local government revenue base. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent, proposing that the second reading be suspended to allow time for the bills to be improved and thus prevent their passage in the current format.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is procedural, requiring an amendment to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure to allow parliamentary groups to participate in the negotiations during the debate on granting powers to the prime ministerial candidate. The aim is to promote parliamentary democracy and ensure parliamentary groups have a voice.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
There is no legislative focus; the priority is procedural, centering on the election of the Riigikogu Board during an extraordinary session. The objective is to ensure the proper functioning of the parliament and maintain good relations with the government.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring the voting of amendments, which demonstrates an active role in carrying out the legislative procedure. The speaker acts as the initiator of procedural steps and emphasizes the importance of legislative decisions, referencing the need to consider their consequences.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft amendment to the Land Tax Act, with the speaker being a strong opponent of it. The speaker demands the termination of the proceedings in order to amend the ambiguous sections and prevent the violation of legal certainty, also referencing the previous motor vehicle tax bill as an example of poor lawmaking.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on opposing the government-initiated motor vehicle tax bill and the bill amending the State Fees Act. The speaker is a strong opponent, concentrating on procedural violations (specifically, the bundling of amendments) and has repeatedly proposed suspending the second reading of the bills.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker’s focus is on opposing the tax policy and social cuts initiated by the government. The main legislative topics are the abolition of income tax exemption for pensions (which has been adopted) and the car tax bill (currently in its second reading). He/She actively opposes these bills, emphasizing their conflict with legal certainty and earlier promises.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is opposing the government's draft bill concerning the taxation of above-average pensions, intending to be a strong opponent during its final vote. The speaker also criticizes the previous reversal of family benefits and refers to the upcoming debate on car taxation.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing the amendment to the Land Tax Act, emphasizing its poor quality and contradiction with the established legal order. Specifically, criticism is directed at the repeal of the previous 10% annual increase cap, which violates the legal certainty afforded to landowners.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on opposing the tax reform bill currently under consideration and halting its proceedings. The speaker supports Isamaa’s sole amendment proposal, which calls for the postponement of the reform until 2028. He demands that the initiator be allowed to interrupt the second reading, withdraw the bill, or simply shelve it, in order to prevent moving forward with this "stupid bill."
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposition to a draft bill that establishes an additional reporting mechanism and increases bureaucracy. The speaker is an active opponent, criticizing both the substance of the bill (the expanded transposition of the directive) and procedural irregularity (the bundling of amendments contrary to the Rules of Procedure Act).
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the suspension of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens, emphasizing a readiness to amend the constitution if necessary. The speaker is critical of the government's failure to develop the legal framework they promised in the coalition agreement. Furthermore, there is support for bills that mandate the transition to Estonian-language education and the broader use of the Estonian language.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The main legislative priorities are initiating and supporting Bill 387 (amendment of the Local Government Council Election Act, restricting the voting rights of third-country nationals). The second focus is opposition to the transposition of the EU Whistleblowers Directive (the "snitching law"). Furthermore, the speaker is strongly focused on demanding adherence to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, opposing the bundling of opposition amendments.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main legislative priority is the creation of a legal framework for suspending or terminating the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens, stressing the need to initiate constitutional amendments. The speaker supports these initiatives and criticizes the government for failing to present any initiatives for over a year.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is the draft amendment to the Electoral Law (m-voting), which the speaker strongly opposes. He emphasizes the need for a complex and comprehensive reform of the Electoral Law that would address issues of proportionality and uniformity. He is also actively raising procedural questions, criticizing the legality of how the bill is being processed.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the rejection of new tax laws (the sugar tax, the car tax), proposing that the bill be rejected during the first reading. He/She is an active initiator and supporter of a political statement concerning security and the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia. Significant emphasis is placed on the quality of lawmaking and procedural correctness.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft election law (voting via smart devices) and halting its proceedings. The priority is increasing the reliability of elections and strictly adhering to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act when processing amendments. The speaker is an active opponent, requesting the interruption of the second reading in order to take into account the security risks highlighted by experts.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on restoring the family policy measures that were previously revoked by the government, and establishing exemptions from new taxes (such as the car tax) for families with many children. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of basing decisions on thorough analysis and adhering strictly to the principle of legal certainty. The speaker acts as an opponent to the government-initiated legislative amendments that seek to reduce state benefits.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently on the processing of the draft bill submitted to the Riigikogu by the Isamaa party, which concerns revoking the voting rights of third-country nationals. The speaker criticizes the Reform Party and the coalition for voting this bill down and failing to initiate the procedure, demanding that the process of amending either the law or the constitution be started.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at ensuring compliance with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and constitutional voting requirements, specifically by challenging the 51-vote requirement for draft legislation that does not necessitate the government's involvement in preparing the bill. Furthermore, it participates in discussions concerning tax policy, opposing tax increases and advocating for cost-saving measures.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on supporting the draft resolution, which highlights Parliament's role in education negotiations, and ensuring that subsequent legal amendments and the state budget are approved in accordance with the agreements reached. The speaker acts as a procedural proponent, stressing the necessity of parliamentary intervention.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposition to the Riigikogu decision, which changes the procedure for addressing issues of national importance. The speaker opposes the amendment because it creates two types of questions and reduces the authority of the Riigikogu plenary session.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The legislative focus is on establishing the legal framework for suspending the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens, including the readiness to amend the constitution. The speaker is a strong proponent of this amendment, criticizing the government for deliberate delay by incorporating an unworkable declaration into the coalition agreement.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the internal procedures of the Riigikogu and the handling of submitted proposals. The speaker is acting as an interrogator, seeking clarification on the extent of the delegation of representation rights, particularly concerning the relationship between parliamentary factions and non-affiliated members.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative priority is the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, necessitating a constitutional amendment if required. The speaker criticizes the coalition's plan to develop a legal framework for suspending this right without amending the constitution, deeming it unrealistic and a waste of time.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on rejecting government bills, specifically the Motor Vehicle Tax Act bill and the amendments to the Aliens Act (Bill 349). A proposal is being made to prevent the car tax from taking retroactive effect, insisting that it should only be imposed on vehicles registered after the law comes into force. Furthermore, the poor quality of the bills and the absence of proper impact assessments are being criticized.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Aliens Act, the purpose of which (attracting highly qualified workers from third countries) the speaker criticizes. He/She is skeptical about this draft and is seeking clarification regarding the government's policy.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is currently on opposing the proposed car tax bill, which he deems ill-conceived and poorly prepared. He stresses that Parliament has the option of preventing the abolition of the tax bracket change (the "tax hump") from taking effect, arguing this is a far more sensible alternative than imposing new taxes. He remains an active critic and opponent of current legislation.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the Aliens Act, supporting the objective of enhancing control over migration, rather than promoting immigration. The importance of decisions concerning the transition to the Estonian-language education system is also emphasized, noting that the political power required for its implementation has only recently been achieved.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed towards controlling the financing of government reforms (education, welfare) and resolving security issues. There is a strong demand for the issue of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens to be introduced to the Riigikogu as a draft law, in order to initiate proceedings and receive a final ruling from the Supreme Court. Isamaa's proposal to link voting rights with relevant agreements is supported.