By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

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.