By Agendas: Andrus Seeme

Total Agendas: 18

Fully Profiled: 18

2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The knowledge is confined to the specific draft law (Amendments to the Planning Act) and its potential impact on bureaucracy. The speaker recognizes the goals of the administrative reform but avoids using technical terminology or statistics. The level of expertise is conceptual rather than detailed.
2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The assessment focuses on regional development support programs, particularly the South-East Estonia scheme, where specific inquiries are being made regarding its existence and funding status. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates knowledge of economic bottlenecks related to the accessibility of regional capital.
2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the waste management infrastructure, specifically focusing on the network of collection points for spent batteries and accumulators. They are aware of the existence of collection points managed by local authorities (KOV) and pose an applied question concerning their integration with the national network.
2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates familiarity with budget figures related to road maintenance, specifically mentioning €70 million in additional funding earmarked for national development and the long-term stagnation of support for local municipalities (at €29.3 million). The expertise focuses on the specifics of national and local level financing and the budgetary aspects of implementing the "Estonia 2035" strategy.
2025-05-06
Second reading of the bill amending the Hunting Act (553 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the specific details of hunting and nature conservation regulations, focusing on the procedure for tracking wounded game and the restrictions placed upon this activity within protected areas. This knowledge is aimed at clarifying the technical nuances of the draft bill.
2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of public finance and tax policy, using specific data (a tax burden of 36.7%) and referencing a specific piece of legislation (the Security Tax Act). He/She is able to connect the direct impact of the security situation to state budget expenditures and the overall tax burden.
2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise in national energy policy and strategic planning, citing a specific goal and deadline (the 2030 renewable energy target). This expertise focuses on evaluating the feasibility of the goals and the speed of implementation.
2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Expertise has been demonstrated in the field of hunting and legislation, especially concerning the regulation of hunting licenses and the shooting of nuisance individuals. The necessity of knowing the number of people holding hunting licenses is emphasized, which points to a data-driven approach. This knowledge is focused on mechanisms for ensuring safety and supervision in the context of hunting.
2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The politician demonstrates knowledge of the day-to-day challenges and legislative shortcomings within the hunting sector. He specifically highlights the issue of wounding and tracking large game as an area that requires resolution.
2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The expertise focuses on issues related to state real estate management and logistics, particularly concerning the shared use of courthouses and police premises. The speaker demands specific data regarding the financial savings achievable through the closures, demonstrating an interest in the fiscal details.
2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The expert analysis is related to the topics of administrative reform and the reduction of bureaucracy, particularly in the context of the reorganization of the Land Board. We are interested in specific metrics and practical examples that impact both citizens and land surveying firms.
2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The presenter demonstrates knowledge of the specific concerns of the agricultural sector, focusing on the impact of bureaucracy on businesses. He/She uses references to institutions (the Rural Affairs Committee) and interest groups (the Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce) to substantiate his/her claims.
2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the accessibility of public services and administrative decisions, citing the closure of the Social Insurance Board's Põlva County service point as an example. He quotes official figures (5–7 people per day), though he calls these into question with his own assessment, focusing instead on regional service provision.
2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and issues pertaining to the Ministry of Defence. The focus is on the strategic level, generally inquiring about opportunities for developing security and defence capabilities, without resorting to detailed technical data.
2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Expertise is evident in the field of cultural policy implementation, particularly concerning cooperation with public libraries and local governments. He/She demonstrates knowledge of the procedural aspects of regional cultural management.
2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the structural proposals of the education reform, specifically mentioning county education centers and their planned contributors (the state, local government, businesses). The expertise covers issues related to the administrative division of educational institutions and school levels.
2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker expresses interest in the quality of legislation and its assessment methodology, particularly within the context of the European Union. He/She addresses the technical question of whether the standard of lawmaking is even appropriate or possible to compare with that of other countries.
2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker expresses interest in environmental policy and resource management, requesting specific assessments regarding clean water conservation. The focus is on data and estimated information concerning the environmental benefits of the draft bill.