By Plenary Sessions: Kalev Stoicescu
Total Sessions: 31
Fully Profiled: 31
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on shaping strategic policy, particularly at the intersection of defense industry investments and national security. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, the discussion revolves around the criteria for the government's approach when engaging with major investors.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward budget policy and the demand to allocate extraordinary additional funds next year for civil protection investments. This indicates an interest in both budget amendments and government funding decisions.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on approving international military contributions, specifically supporting two draft bills (EUNAVFOR Aspides and NATO readiness units). Significant emphasis is placed on procedural correctness, including the setting of deadlines for submitting amendments (October 8th at 17:15) and the conclusion of the first reading.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priority is the expedited handling of the Civil Crisis and National Defence Bill (668) and the related requirements for establishing shelters. The speaker is the rapporteur for the lead committee, who is managing the process, proposing to conclude the second reading, and ensuring the technical accuracy of the draft bill.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is Draft Bill 668 on Civil Crisis and National Defense, the purpose of which is to create a unified legal framework for comprehensive national defense. The speaker is a strong supporter of this bill and sees it as an important step toward implementing broad national defense.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The main legislative priority is strengthening comprehensive national defense, citing the first reading of the draft bill on civil crisis and national defense. The focus is also on ensuring naval capabilities and implementing the Economic Zone Act for the protection of underwater infrastructure. The politician actively monitors the situation and demands the rectification of shortcomings.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative priority is amending the Small Islands with Permanent Population Act to grant status to islands where at least one person resides year-round. The objective is to ensure the decision-making capacity of the small islands' general assembly and to prevent sham residency registrations. The speaker is the initiator and presenter of this draft bill.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus centers on amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (Bill 662). This legislation regulates the organization of public sheltering, the requirements for shelters, and the national hazard notification system, EE-ALARM. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and serves as the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee, having proposed that the first reading be concluded.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on supporting a specific bill aimed at severing the Estonian Orthodox Church's ties of subordination to Moscow on security grounds. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, defending its constitutionality and necessity.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill concerning withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use of anti-personnel landmines. The speaker is a staunch proponent of the bill and a representative of the lead committee, who is overseeing the procedure and proposing that the final vote be held during the second reading.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is currently on processing withdrawals from international treaties, particularly Draft Bill 642 concerning withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention. Emphasis is placed on procedural speed and achieving consensus decisions to conclude the bill's first reading, given that the choice is simply whether to withdraw or not.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the legal and ethical limits of introducing new taxes (property tax, car tax), especially regarding constitutional property protection. The speaker acts as an auditor to ensure that tax legislation complies with citizens' right to property necessary for life.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on streamlining the handling of sanction violations (Draft Act 441) by reducing bureaucracy and simplifying the process for treating minor infractions as misdemeanors. He/She is a strong proponent of Draft Act 441 but remains a procedural opponent of Draft Act 563 SE, even though he/she supports its underlying goal of increasing allowances for reservists.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is initiating and supporting constitutional amendments to change the procedure for local government council elections. The speaker is a staunch supporter of this bill, stressing that this represents the most crucial step for ensuring Estonian security and must not be sacrificed for political games.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on strategic preparatory work and clarifying the concepts necessary for the continued development of the sports field. The speaker is acting in a supportive role, seeking clarification on the terminology proposed by a colleague to ensure a positive impetus for the entire sector.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priority is the support and adoption of Bill 565, which amends the Defence Forces Organization Act and the Exclusive Economic Zone Act to strengthen maritime security. The speaker is an active proponent and emphasizes that this is only the first step, promising to soon introduce a separate bill concerning the supervision of vessels.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker supports the draft legislation amending the Defence Forces Organization Act and the Economic Zone Act, viewing it as a crucial step in strengthening security in the Baltic Sea. The statement also mentions a readiness to consider withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention (the prohibition of anti-personnel mines) if neighboring countries take similar action, in order to guarantee self-defense capabilities.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
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2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposing Riigikogu Draft Resolution 540 OE, as it conflicts with the seven-year investment plan established by the government. Emphasis is placed on the procedural requirement that adopting the resolution necessitates a majority vote of the Riigikogu membership (at least 51 votes in favor). In the future, it is considered important to initiate discussions regarding withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on strengthening national defense, specifically through extending the mandate for the Defense Forces' participation in international operations (Aspides, NATO contributions, Lebanon) and passing the security tax law. The speakers involved are either the initiators or strong supporters of these bills, emphasizing strict procedural correctness and ensuring the drafts are put forward for a final vote. The adoption of a new foundational document outlining the fundamentals of security policy next year was also noted.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on confirming the participation of the defense forces in international security missions, serving as the rapporteur for the leading committee on two foreign operation bills (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES and ARF/SNF). The priority is concluding the legislative process by consensus and setting the deadline for amendments for November 20th.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker's main legislative priorities include the adoption of a Riigikogu declaration concerning the genocide of the Crimean Tatars and the implementation of a security levy to fund an additional investment of 1.6 billion euros into military and civil defense. He/She is a strong proponent and advocate for these initiatives.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed toward the adoption of the Readiness Act (the Civil Crisis and National Defense Act), which is intended to codify the comprehensive structure of broad national defense. The politician is a strong supporter of these amendments, which address security holistically, and stresses the implementation of these corresponding changes into the legislation.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on fulfilling the defense objectives stipulated in the coalition agreement, including the introduction of a security levy to facilitate an extraordinary defense investment. Another priority is ensuring adequate funding for the civilian component of comprehensive national defense, for example, at a one-to-three ratio.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on measures for balancing the budget and improving economic policy, which include cuts, tax hikes, and investments. The speaker is acting as a watchdog, questioning whether the current governing coalition is doing enough to achieve these goals. He/She is attempting to steer the government toward taking more concrete and specific steps.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is related to the topic of nuclear energy, which is apparently under discussion at the plenary session. Specific bills or legislative priorities are not mentioned; this is a question directed at the presenter/rapporteur.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
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2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative priority is the passage of Bill 332, which addresses the domestic implementation of sanctions and the utilization of Russia's frozen assets to compensate for the damages inflicted upon Ukraine. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and stresses its importance for the enforcement of both existing and future punitive measures.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is the second reading of Bill 362, which concerns the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty between Estonia and Russia. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate for this bill, underscoring its political and moral significance.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the adoption of the Riigikogu statement, which condemns the deportation of Ukrainian children and demands that war criminals be held accountable. The speaker supports this statement as a "symbolic, yet politically and morally strong act."
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on international law and accountability, demanding that Russia be held responsible for war crimes and the economic damage inflicted upon Ukraine. The priorities also include the development of military mobility for the purpose of ensuring the stability of the Schengen zone and supporting NATO.