By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the complexity of constitutional law and the procedures for constitutional amendment, asserting that the coalition's proposal to suspend voting rights without amending the constitution is legally impossible. He employs technical terminology such as "legal framework" and references international practice in Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, and France to substantiate his position.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative procedure (Steering Committee, adjournment) and the legal aspects of taxation (retroactive taxation). Specific emphasis is placed on the unique nature of regional policy and transport needs in sparsely populated areas, providing detailed examples related to the requirements of rural life and agriculture (ATVs, combine harvesters). Furthermore, the speaker refers to security concerns regarding migration issues, drawing upon previous observations made by the Security Police.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding migration policy and amendments to the Aliens Act, citing the objectives of the explanatory memorandum and existing salary criteria (1.5 times the average wage). He/She also refers to previous government discussions and criticism concerning immigration raised by security authorities (Kaitsepolitsei).
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the working procedures of the Riigikogu and the rules governing the information hour, knowing the order and allocation principles for questions. They also possess detailed knowledge of tax policy, criticizing the lack of refinement in the draft car tax bill and inquiring about the taxation of specific vehicles (tractors, ATVs, and vintage vehicles).
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in migration policy, security (referencing the Security Police annual report), and integration issues. He employs economic arguments, explaining how the Estonian labor market is open (EU, USA, Japan) to a region comprising nearly one billion inhabitants, and analyzes the effect of quota policy on bringing in cheap labor. Specific emphasis is placed on the historical problems (30 years) of the education system and integration.