By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
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.