By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
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.