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