By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political focus is centered on Estonian security, emphasizing the need to revoke the suffrage of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, a measure deemed a major threat. This position is strong and value-based, accusing the government of political gamesmanship and inaction at a time when "war is ongoing." The speaker sharply criticizes the coalition's lack of genuine will to change the situation, referencing previous agreements and negotiations.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional to the government’s tax policy, which they label a “tax war against its own people.” The main focus is on rejecting the car tax, citing its unfairness and its inappropriateness during an economic crisis. They also fundamentally oppose amendments to the Aliens Act that increase bureaucracy and massively attract labor from third countries. These positions are strongly value-based, emphasizing justice and regional equality.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's migration policy, which is viewed as confusing and contradictory, particularly concerning the facilitation of labor coming from third countries. It is emphasized that the government has failed to establish a unified position regarding quotas and immigration, leading to criticism of the differing signals sent by ministers. This position is aimed at criticizing the ineffectiveness of the policy and the government's internal divergence.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government's tax increases, particularly the car tax, which he/she has dubbed "foolishness." He/She puts forward an alternative political proposal: abandon the plan to eliminate the tax bracket adjustment (the "tax hump") to prevent the introduction of new taxes. Furthermore, he/she stresses the necessity of improving the procedural efficiency of the Riigikogu's Q&A session (infotund) to guarantee ministers a more equitable response time.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on strong opposition to relaxing immigration policy, viewing it as a threat to both security and social cohesion. The speaker demands a unified and coordinated message from the government and supports tightening control over migration, rather than the mass importation of cheap labor. This position is strongly rooted in values and specific policy, highlighting the state's capacity to integrate new arrivals.