By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is heavily directed against the government’s proposed waste sorting system, which is widely considered archaic and inefficient. Instead, there is strong support for technology-based, mechanized sorting, which is demonstrably more effective, cheaper, and environmentally sustainable. Furthermore, the issue of linking the import of waste and prisoners to the quality of domestic waste is being raised, thereby connecting this policy debate to broader European issues.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker firmly opposes the perpetuation of tax increases and vigorously defends the opposition's right to submit amendments that contradict the bill's objective. He emphasizes the parliament's good faith in adhering to the constitution and deems necessary the adoption of legislation rooted in security considerations and the assurance of internal peace. The political position is conservative, warning against campaign-driven trends and experiments originating in Europe (e.g., the immigration craze, the green transition).
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker firmly advocates for a long-term strategic national defense policy, stressing the enduring nature of the threat posed by the eastern neighbor and criticizing previous short-sighted decisions (e.g., acceding to the 2004 convention). Domestically, he/she strongly supports reforming the system for supervising party financing, deeming the activities of the ERJK (Party Financing Supervision Committee) unsystematic and unfair. The political framework is strongly value-based and critical of the government's actions concerning both security and fiscal policy.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The political focus is currently centered on the precision of state budget planning and the effectiveness of the government's financial management. The speaker criticized the Ministry of Finance for inaccurate cost forecasting, particularly concerning energy expenditures, raising the question of why other ministries failed to achieve similar savings. This stance is results-oriented and emphasizes oversight of government operations.