By Plenary Sessions: Andrus Seeme

Total Sessions: 17

Fully Profiled: 17

2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political attention is centered on determining the primary objective of the bill, specifically highlighting the issue of reducing bureaucracy. The approach is investigative and policy-driven, seeking confirmation of the draft law's stated goal of effectiveness.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus is directed toward regional development and funding the South-East Estonia support measure. The speaker clearly supports increasing the volume of resources, as this is a regionally challenging area. The position is policy- and results-based, focusing on improving specific economic mechanisms.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the draft bill concerning the network of collection points for battery and accumulator waste, viewing it as a positive step toward regional development. The political stance is clearly policy-driven and highly supportive ("a very positive draft bill").
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The political focus is currently on developing infrastructure and funding the road network. The speaker adopts a moderate, policy-driven stance, questioning whether the additional 70 million euros planned by the state will adequately cover the necessary road maintenance subsidies for local municipalities (KOV). This position aims to clarify the state's responsibilities toward local governments concerning road upkeep.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on the increase in state budget expenditures caused by the security situation and the resulting tax burden. A question is raised regarding the comparison of the tax burden with other EU countries, which indicates concern about the fiscal position. Furthermore, a specific environmental and hunting issue is being raised concerning protected areas. The tone is inquisitive and information-seeking.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on evaluating the government's energy policy and the achievability of the set goals. The speaker is moderately skeptical about the 2030 renewable energy target, considering it ambitious and questioning the sufficiency of the pace. This is a performance-driven approach that calls into question the government's capacity to achieve the set targets.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is aimed at scrutinizing the details of the draft legislation regarding the expansion of hunting for the culling of problem specimens. The stance adopts a structural and questioning political framework, focusing on the scope and practical feasibility of the proposed amendment. Emphasis has been placed on ensuring safety and effective oversight.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is supportive of the specific bill currently under discussion, which is deemed "very good." The focus is policy-driven and pragmatic, centered on improving the implementation of the relevant legislation (the Hunting Act) and addressing existing bottlenecks. This support is conditional, however, as we are looking for opportunities to further refine the bill through proposed amendments.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position centers on a critical assessment of the government's administrative decisions, particularly concerning the closure of courthouses. Concern is raised over the efficiency of state property management and potential waste (specifically, empty heated premises). The core argument is strongly geared toward challenging the validity of the savings claimed by the government.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Moderately supports the specific proposal, emphasizing its potential to reduce bureaucracy and paperwork. The position is aimed at reducing the administrative burden and simplifying processes, being clearly policy-driven and results-based.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance centers on the necessity of reducing the bureaucratic burden on the agricultural sector, a necessity which has been highlighted as one of the primary concerns. The speaker demands a concrete plan from the government (or the relevant minister) to ease this bureaucracy, stressing that the issue exists both at the Estonian national level and the European Union level. This position is strongly results-driven, requiring government action to improve the business environment.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is the diminishing state presence in the regions, exemplified by the closure of the Social Insurance Board's service point in Põlva County. The speaker takes a critical stance, questioning whether the state is abandoning these areas too readily. This position is strongly driven by concern over the loss of direct contact between citizens and the state.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily centered on national security and defense capabilities. Concerns are being raised about whether the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" is adequate for developing these sectors, which signals moderate, yet strategic criticism of the government's planning.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward the regional accessibility of culture, which is considered important. This stance is information-seeking and implementation-focused, specifically inquiring about the smooth functioning of cooperation with local governments. This is a results-based approach that assesses the actual implementation of the policy.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on the specifics of the education reform, particularly the concept of county-level educational centers. The approach is policy-driven and inquisitive, aiming to gain clarity regarding the planned substance, school stages, and the funding model. The position is moderately supportive, as the inquiry is aimed at exploring the concept rather than criticizing it.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance centers on the standard of Estonian lawmaking and its comparison with other European Union member states. The speaker expresses a moderately positive, results-oriented view, concluding that the quality of Estonian legislation is "quite good." This position is aimed more at assessing the existing system than at initiating new policies.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed towards resource conservation and environmental efficiency. The stance is moderately supportive, centered on evaluating policy effectiveness, and specifically requesting concrete evaluative data regarding the conservation of clean water. The focus is clearly on policy effectiveness and measurable outcomes.