By Plenary Sessions: Priit Sibul
Total Sessions: 99
Fully Profiled: 99
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently on the initiative to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT). The speaker is acting as both a proponent and a clarifier of the initiative, specifically focusing on whether the proposed change should encompass all food products or only a select few.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The legislative focus is directed towards accelerating the construction of border infrastructure and the Baltic defense zone, alongside amendments to the Arms Act aimed at simplifying the acquisition of weapons for citizens. Debates within the National Defense Committee regarding the easing of arms restrictions were also mentioned.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at addressing regulatory gaps within the public transport sector. Priorities include establishing language requirements and ensuring transparency regarding service providers' licenses for consumers. The speaker is acting in opposition to the current regulatory situation.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The main legislative focus is on the processing of the state budget and amendments to budget rules, which are necessary for securing loans and implementing income tax changes. The speaker acts as a critical overseer of the budget process, emphasizing the accuracy of expense reporting and deficit accounting.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed towards the review of the state budget and its explanatory memoranda, particularly concerning the subsidization of transport and the financing of infrastructure. The speaker acts as a critical reviewer of budget initiatives, demanding accuracy and compliance with strategic programs (RES).
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Legislative attention is currently centered on the criticism regarding the pace and scheduling of a specific draft bill's proceedings in the Finance Committee. The speaker stresses the necessity of swift and sensible action, particularly given the Chancellor of Justice's early intervention.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary political interest revolves around the potential reduction of the value-added tax (VAT) on food items. The speaker is attempting to understand and champion this measure as a solution to issues concerning competitiveness and rising prices, and is asking the presenter about its potential impact.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed towards the substantive review of draft legislation, particularly concerning issues of technology (cameras) and international law (within the European context). A significant priority is the legislative process for the budget and investments (Rail Baltic), where the speaker operates as a critical interrogator.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on the economic consequences of existing budget rules and tax policy, rather than initiating new legislation. The priority is achieving price stability and safeguarding the revenue side of the budget.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the Environmental Board’s duty to notify and its procedural rules, specifically questioning whether the agency should be obligated to inform individuals before they enter the forest and before restrictions are imposed. The speaker is initiating the question of institutional oversight through the Chancellor of Justice.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed at the regulatory oversight of the financial sector and the assessment of the Financial Supervision Authority's operations. The priority is the analysis of the stringency of the rules and their impact on market integration and new market participants.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the oversight and accountability of the executive branch and state institutions (the Health Insurance Fund). The objective is to ensure transparency and require the minister to provide explanations regarding administrative decisions, rather than primarily initiating new legislation.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on the principles of budget execution and financial management across ministries and state agencies, specifically regarding the calculation of the payroll fund and fringe benefit tax. The speaker is asking whether these expenditures will also be approved when drafting the budgets for subsequent years.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is centered on overseeing the executive branch and ensuring accountability, particularly concerning procurements and financial reporting within the defense sector. The speaker is addressing the shortcomings of current procedures (such as audit accessibility and inventory management), thereby emphasizing the crucial role of legislative scrutiny.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is on legislative oversight regarding amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act and the financing of national defense. The initiated bills concern changes to the objectives of the Energy Sector Act (specifically, the revocation of the 100% renewable energy target) and a draft Riigikogu resolution to increase the reserve service allowance, citing the recommendations made by the Chancellor of Justice.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main focus is on the draft bill concerning healthcare advance directives, where he/she is a substantive opponent because he/she fears the risks associated with it (euthanasia, ambiguity of the simple written form). He/She supports the goal of the draft bill (availability of information), but does not consider it reasonable or necessary in its presented form.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the waste reform and conducting a critical analysis of it. The speaker is on the opposing side, emphasizing the reform's shortcomings in setting recycling goals and questioning its impact on the import of waste for incineration. The objective is to determine whether the rights being granted to local governments already exist.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on granting authorization for the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Estonia, a process which requires parliamentary approval. The speaker is acting as an adversary, attempting to halt or discredit this legislative initiative by demanding clarity regarding its objectives and potential consequences.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Law on Churches and Congregations and the regulation of a patient's end-of-life declaration of intent. The speaker is a critical opponent who seeks to improve the legal clarity and validity of the draft legislation by submitting an amendment proposal to replace the misleading terminology ("end-of-life declaration of intent") with a clearer expression ("declaration of intent to refuse treatment"). He emphasizes that the legislature must anticipate future amendments to any law that is adopted.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the Environment Committee's draft bill to regulate noise pollution limit values and planning conditions at the statutory level. The speaker is the initiator of the amendments, focusing on establishing compensation mechanisms and limiting the right of delegation.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on monitoring the financial transparency and implementation of the waste reform. The speaker positions himself as a critical evaluator of the reform’s costs and goals, demanding accurate financial accounting.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The primary legislative focus is on the proceedings of the supplementary budget bill, where the speaker is acting as a critical scrutinizer. The focus centers on the justification of defense spending and the details regarding the reallocation of repair and development funds within the administrative domain of the Ministry of Culture.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft law concerning a climate-resilient economy and demanding the termination of its proceedings. Also a priority is clarifying the current status of meeting nature conservation goals and collecting related data.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The legislative focus is on opposing the specific protection rules for the new Natura sites, as the speaker believes these rules infringe upon property rights. Secondly, the implementation of the Arms Act is being monitored, emphasizing the urgent need to quickly establish the ministerial regulations stipulated by the law, two of which are still missing.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the critical evaluation of the existing education policy and the experiments conducted by the ministry. There are no indications of initiating or supporting new legislative bills.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker’s primary legislative focus is opposing the amendments to the Environmental Act (Drafts 610, 612) because they establish special conservation zones and restrict forest management. Furthermore, he is interested in the status of plans for major infrastructure projects, such as offshore wind farms.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on monitoring the implementation of existing reforms (the care reform) and budgeting for investments (shooting ranges) falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior. The speaker is a strong proponent of the amendments to the Arms Act being pushed by Minister Taro, viewing them as progress toward comprehensive national defense. He acts both as an initiator (through interpellations) and as a supporter.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward the procedural management of handling amendments and draft legislation. The Speaker's role is to initiate votes ("Please put the amendment to a vote"), positioning them primarily as the conductor of the proceedings rather than a substantive proponent or opponent.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the procedure for the specific draft bill and ensuring its adherence to legal standards. The speaker is acting in an oversight capacity, demanding accountability for how the legal experts' criticism of the previous draft was addressed.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on overseeing the implementation of existing government projects (border construction, drone capabilities), ensuring political accountability, and clarifying deadlines. Specific legislative bills or amendments are not mentioned; the activity is directed toward controlling the executive branch.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward updating and improving the procedure (or list) for prioritizing and funding nationally significant cultural objects. The speaker is initiating a review of previous parliamentary decisions to ensure the effective implementation of projects and transparency in financing.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the Energy Act and the realism of its objectives, with the speaker being an active opponent of the draft legislation which attempts to retain the utopian goal of 100% renewable energy. The speaker stresses the primacy of the law and warns of a dangerous precedent that could, in the future, allow for the "creative interpretation" of other legislation, such as tax laws.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is clearly aimed at the vehicle tax bill, with the speaker acting as an opponent, raising critical questions regarding its provisions and objectives. The priority is evaluating the practical and social consequences of the draft legislation.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act, the purpose of which is to restrict relations with spiritual centers that pose a threat to Estonian security. The speaker is a critical opponent of the draft bill, concentrating on the practical and legal problems involved in implementing the proposed amendments (especially Amendment No. 16), such as forced liquidation and changes to the articles of association.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The main focus is on monitoring the labor policy commitments (the creation of exemptions) included in the coalition agreement and the mechanisms for their implementation. The speaker is acting as a policy watchdog, demanding clarity on whom and to what extent the "necessary exception" concerns, and how the departure of fixed-term workers arriving in Estonia is arranged.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on establishing research organizations (either attached to parliaments or healthcare organizations) related to viruses and vaccines. This signals an interest in structuring health research and surveillance.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary focus is on monitoring the progress and outcomes of existing major national initiatives (the 100 million euro investment in the defense industry). The speaker is requesting information regarding the announcement of procurements and the Estonian defense industry's contribution to aiding Ukraine.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards accelerating defense procurements (acquiring 1.6 billion euros by 2027 instead of over the previous seven years) and supporting Isamaa's earlier draft bill. Furthermore, a new discussion on the car tax, led by the Chancellor of Justice, is anticipated, and the necessity of expediting the special planning for the defense industry park is emphasized.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Legislative focus is centered on halting the proceedings of the 2.6 billion allocation bill and preparing for the indexing of renewable energy subsidies. The speaker is acting as a watchdog of government activity, demanding clarity on which ministries and which companies are holding these consultations.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing government policy, particularly concerning the procedures for preparing state aid and large-scale support measures. The speaker acts as a policy watchdog, demanding accountability and clarity regarding whether the decision necessitates applying for new state aid authorization.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the local elections bill during its second reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill, focusing specifically on the extension of voting rights beyond Estonian and EU citizens. He/She is demanding clarification regarding both the original substance of the bill and the implications of the coalition's proposed amendments.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
They are currently in the role of the opposition, criticizing government-initiated draft legislation regarding the voting rights of third-country nationals and amendments to the law concerning churches and congregations. The focus is primarily on the reasonableness and prioritization of these legislative measures.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The data is unavailable because the speeches focus on strategic foreign and security policy and diplomatic activity, rather than specific legislative priorities in the Riigikogu.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft bill concerning temporary residence permits and language requirements. The speaker is a critical questioner who seeks to ensure that the amendments do not harm the use of the Estonian language and opposes increasing the quota.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supporting the draft bill for the additional national defense investment (1.6 billion) and demanding its urgent implementation. Criticism is directed at the government for delaying decisions until 2031 and for failing to request an exemption from Europe.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The primary focus is on parliamentary oversight and holding the government accountable, which is carried out through the Question Time and the special committee against corruption. The objective is to ascertain who was responsible for the final installment of Nordica's financing. Specific new bills are not mentioned.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the draft legislation concerning changes that reduce administrative burden (audit thresholds) and ensuring its optimal implementation. A significant priority is also the quality of law-making, necessitating the employment of incremental and predictable regulatory mechanisms.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the draft bill for measuring the performance of Members of Parliament (MPs) and its potential effect on reforming the electoral system. The speaker is an active participant in the debate, posing questions aimed at clarifying the bill's broader implications and its link to the regional accountability of the deputies.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Child Protection Act concerning restrictions that remain in effect following the expungement of a criminal record. The speaker is clarifying the content and procedural progress of specific amendment proposals (No. 1 and 2), as they are a supporter of these initiatives.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on constitutional amendment bills concerning voting rights, and amendments to the Education Act regarding the extension of compulsory education. The speaker primarily acts as a critical questioner, emphasizing procedural correctness and the legal foundations, and explores options for processing the bills (e.g., consolidation).
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker's main legislative focus is opposing the state budget law and the associated bills proposing social cuts. He/She is an active proponent of amendments (put forward by the Isamaa faction) aimed at protecting social benefits and regional investments. His/Her role is primarily one of opposition, seeking to block the government's proposed cuts.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative goal is to support a bill that would ban state funding for elective abortions, which the speaker views as the absolute minimum. Secondarily, the speaker is addressing problems with land tax regulations and the accounting of the equalization fund related to the 2025 State Budget Law.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on amendments to the Competition Act, which aim to establish a new procedure for handling competition offenses. The speaker is critical of this draft bill, arguing that it introduces additional bureaucracy and constitutes only a partial transposition of the relevant EU directive.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on scrutinizing the budget (the State Budget Strategy and the annual budget) and identifying opportunities for proposing amendments. Equally important is the procedural focus, which involves requiring the Riigikogu Board to deliver the draft bill under discussion to the members of parliament in a timely manner, thereby ensuring a substantive debate.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on the state budget bill and the right of members of parliament to propose amendments to specific investment line items. The goal is to initiate the reallocation of funds from Võru to Põlva, thereby emphasizing the parliament’s role in modifying the details of the budget.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed at the bill proposing an increase in alcohol excise duty, where the speaker is acting as a critical assessor. The priority is the consideration of alternative taxation models (such as distinguishing domestic production) and verifying the reliability of the bill's fiscal impact assessment.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific social sector bill and scrutinizing its details. The speaker is acting as an opponent of the draft legislation, demanding clarification as to why need-based benefits are absent and why these specific areas were chosen for cuts (the ceiling on parental benefits and co-payments).
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Although the questions are apparently being raised in connection with the debate surrounding the Blood Act, the speaker himself is focusing on the oversight of the law's implementation activities (delegation) and the administrative issues faced by healthcare institutions (the PERH procurement). The primary emphasis is therefore on the implementation of legislation and monitoring compliance.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on strategic national defense decisions and government actions (the 1.6 billion decision and the procurement of long-range ammunition), not on specific draft laws or legislative work. The need to resolve the situation concerning ethical issues among defense sector personnel is emphasized.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill for the transposition of the CER Directive (Amendments to the Emergency Act) because it expands the list of critical services. The speaker stresses the need to avoid expanding the scope of the directive (adding extra elements/gold-plating) and criticizes the Government Office for the review that was never carried out. He/She is a strong opponent of the bill.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at preventing future legal issues that could arise concerning the acceptance of foreign prisoners. The speaker's role is to be the inquirer, seeking an assessment from the Chancellor of Justice before political decisions are made.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently directed towards budget implementation and demanding the specific details regarding the financial execution of a major political decision—namely, the broad-based security tax. The speaker is operating in the capacity of an auditor and a detail-demander, concentrating specifically on the plans for tax revenue collection and expenditure.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the implementation of the new "broad-based security tax" and monitoring its impact on the defense sector budget. The speaker is acting as a detailed scrutinizer of the government's financial decisions and is demanding clarity regarding the financial plans for the law's implementation.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
Legislative focus is centered on amendments to the local elections law, particularly concerning the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states. The speaker is acting in an opposition role, questioning the target individual's suitability for the office, which is linked to a motion of no confidence.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on opposing the car taxation bill, criticizing its objectives, the lack of supporting analyses, and its unfair impact on large families. The adoption of new, unsubstantiated taxes, such as the "broad-based security tax," is also being criticized.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The key legislative priorities concern restricting the suffrage of citizens from aggressor states, as well as scrutinizing the detailed planning of a broad-based security tax and defense spending. The speaker operates as a critical overseer of the government's plans and draft legislation.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is directed at opposing a specific tax bill and scrutinizing the correctness of its procedural handling. The speaker is an active opponent who demands a thorough debate in the Constitutional Committee and criticizes the fast-track adoption of legislation.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker's focus is on gathering information to identify new problems that may require a legislative solution in the future. Specific bills or legislative priorities are not mentioned.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is the opposition to amendments to the Land Tax Act, citing shortcomings in predictability and procedure (namely, the absence of a formal drafting policy/intent). Furthermore, it addresses issues related to the nuclear energy bill and the political decision-making process for energy subsidies, taking a critical or opposing position on both draft laws.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the opposition to the motor vehicle tax bill during its second reading. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill and criticizes the procedural actions of the Finance Committee, which prevented the opposition from introducing their proposed amendments and bringing them to a vote.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on challenging existing tax laws (VAT, land tax) and demanding their amendment. There is a demand to know when the government plans to present Parliament with the proposed amendments to the tax increases affecting the accommodation and catering sector.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on opposing amendments to the Land Tax Act. These amendments relate to the right of local municipalities to set a maximum limit for land tax increases, ranging from 10% to 100%. A second priority involves clarifying Parliament’s role regarding major energy subsidies and decisions, particularly those concerning offshore wind energy.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing a specific language and education bill. The speaker is acting as an examiner, concentrating on whether the bill grants the Language Authority sufficient powers to monitor individuals working in the service sector (e.g., taxi drivers, couriers).
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is focused on finding a solution to the issue of citizenship and security, referencing earlier points laid out in the coalition agreement. He is a strong opponent of the current situation and the government's inaction, aiming to find a way to mitigate security threats.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on refining and modifying the draft bill. The priority is to ensure that the text of the law aligns with the parliament’s previous political statements, focusing on the introduction of specific terminology (citizens of states supporting aggression). The speaker is acting as the initiator of a specific amendment.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative priorities are opposing the government's tax bills and resolving procedural issues concerning the organization of parliamentary work. It is a strong opponent of the sugar tax bill and is attempting to procedurally delay the discussion of a political statement on religious grounds. It emphasizes the difference between laws and political statements in the activities of the executive branch.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is on two topics. First, a critical approach to the current bill that raises fines, questioning its main objective and the justification for covering procedural costs. Second, the need to accelerate lawmaking regarding the fight against sports manipulation, given the current lack of an adequate legal provision.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on political accountability and the performance of monetary policy, demanding clarification regarding the actions of a senior official, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward future parliamentary terms, raising the question of whether they will need to address the financing of new cultural objects of national importance. This concerns the planning of long-term national investment policy.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on reforming the public procurement system to allow the defense forces to source food directly from local farmers, thereby enhancing food security. A secondary priority involves addressing issues within the veterinary sector to ensure an adequate number of specialists.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The key legislative themes revolve around the transposition of the European Union competition law (ECN+) and the resulting changes to the Estonian court system. Legislative proposals concerning sanctions and asset confiscation, along with the speed of their processing, are also a central focus.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no information available regarding specific legislative priorities, or the initiation or support of draft bills.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed at the specifics of environmental and planning legislation, particularly the clarification of exceptions concerning the application of noise limit values (paragraph 22). The speaker is acting as a critical reviewer of the draft bill, calling for terminological clarity and an assessment of its real-world applicability.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on evaluating the objectives and indicators of the existing national public health development plan. A priority is researching measures that ensure the system's sustainability (e.g., expanding health insurance coverage) and examining the role of private health insurance, which indicates a need for significant policy changes.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on opposing the amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act, which are currently approaching their third reading. The speaker is on the opposing side, demanding that Parliament retain control over the list of nationally significant cultural objects, rather than delegating that authority to the minister.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at the critical evaluation of education reforms, particularly the replacement of compulsory schooling with a learning obligation and the reorganization of the school network. The speaker is primarily a critical evaluator and opponent of the reforms that have been initiated, casting doubt on their feasibility and funding.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on the outcome of the bill's proceedings, requesting the rapporteur's assessment regarding its future trajectory. The policymaker acts as the inquirer, seeking clarity within the legislative process.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act. These amendments would establish a new mechanism for listing nationally important cultural objects and would delegate the authority of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The speaker is acting in the role of the opponent and proposes, on behalf of the parliamentary group, that the second reading of the draft bill be suspended.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on broad economic and regulatory policy, especially the energy and tax environment, and the pace at which green targets are being met. Specific draft laws or amendments were not highlighted in the speeches; instead, the emphasis is on finding political solutions to enhance competitiveness.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing the proposed car tax bill and analyzing the amendments to the Energy Act. Specifically, questions are being raised regarding the conditions for utilizing reserve capacities and the necessity of reforming the universal service, all while seeking alternative solutions to mitigate price volatility.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the food labeling draft bill, specifically concerning insect additives (their content and special labeling requirements). The speaker is acting as a skeptical interrogator regarding the bill, seeking evidence of its impact.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is the swift handling of the comprehensive national defense bill, which seeks to rectify the procedural errors found in the previous draft. The speaker is currently acting as both a demanding party and a critic, awaiting the arrival of the comprehensive bill—as promised by the government—in the Riigikogu (Parliament).
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the streamlining of the Public Information Act and the improvement of its implementation practices. The speaker has taken the initiative to pose questions to ascertain the progress of the draft bill's preparation.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on monitoring the implementation of government policy and the budget, particularly concerning the financing of innovation and development activities. Attention is also being paid to the targeted use of the transition fund resources, to ensure the preservation and growth of development activities.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is on the need to update the Public Information Act, which the speaker considers outdated and in need of modernization. He/She calls for amendments to the legislation or a rapid improvement in administrative practice to prevent the unjustified classification of documents. The speaker supports the Ministry of Justice’s initiative aimed at resolving this problem.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on the oversight of government decisions and their conformity to existing financial documentation (the budget strategy). A priority is establishing procedural clarity and defining the level at which decisions are made.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on clarifying and rectifying the consequences arising from existing legislation. The objective is to determine whether the requirement for DNA testing following a birth within the family context was the original intent of the legislature, and to resolve this legal issue that is causing inconvenience for families.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main legislative focus is on scrutinizing the reliability and execution of the State Budget Strategy (RES). Separate emphasis is placed on the fate of the car tax, with questions being raised about whether it might be scrapped and replaced by other financial measures. The speaker acts as a strong critic and overseer of the government’s financial plans and legislative bills.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the detailed scrutiny of the draft bill amending the Cultural Endowment Act. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, seeking clarity regarding the content of the bill and the government's support for specific cultural projects.