By Agendas: Aivar Sõerd

Total Agendas: 34

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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker is actively involved in discussions concerning budget and financial matters, citing their participation and the questions they posed to the Finance Committee the previous day. This demonstrates regular and detailed engagement with legislative work within the context of debating a matter of significant national importance.
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2025-10-13
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker is acting as the representative of the Finance Committee, providing the Riigikogu with an overview of the committee's sitting and the decisions reached. He is an active proponent of the legislative process, stressing the necessity of swiftly adopting the draft legislation through the first, second, and third readings.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

According to the data, the speaker participated in a discussion in the Riigikogu concerning a national issue of crucial importance. Other activity patterns, frequency of public appearances, or travel are not reflected.
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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

Insufficient data.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

There is too little data.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Securities Market Act (690 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The mode of operation is connected to legislative work, involving the representative of the leading committee appearing before the Riigikogu plenary session following the committee meeting on September 16th. This pattern encompasses the preparation of draft legislation, the summarization of debates, and the communication of consensus decisions.
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2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The activity pattern is linked to intensive work within the leading committee, which held three sessions (on September 9, 15, and 22) in preparation for the second reading of the draft bill. This work involves engaging stakeholders (the Financial Supervision Authority, the Estonian Association of Real Estate Companies) and reaching consensus decisions. A detailed overview of the committee's workflow and timeline is provided (for example, the final vote is scheduled for October 15).
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The data is limited to a single appearance before the Riigikogu during the discussion of the Bank of Estonia's 2024 annual report. This points to activity regarding issues of supervision and reporting.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The data indicates participation in the second reading of the draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2025. The speaker refers to their activity within the committee, where amendments were discussed.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The data is limited to a single appearance within the framework of the Riigikogu economic debate, which focuses on an issue of significant national importance. Insufficient data regarding frequency or pattern.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The operational pattern is closely linked to legislative work, encompassing participation in the Finance Committee session (May 6) and the reporting of its results to the plenary session (May 20). The speaker serves as the representative of the lead committee, ensuring the smooth passage of the draft bill. The activity is rhythmic and centered on meeting deadlines (such as the June 3 deadline for submitting amendments).
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

He/She presents before the Riigikogu as the representative of the leading committee (the Finance Committee), providing a detailed overview of the debate on the draft legislation that took place on April 8th. This operational procedure is linked to legislative processes and the forwarding of the committee's decisions to the plenary session.
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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's modus operandi demonstrates a consistent focus on economic matters. They raised the same question in the Finance Committee the previous day and have now brought it up again in the plenary session of the Riigikogu. This suggests a systematic and repetitive approach to handling topics, particularly in the context of parliamentary oversight.
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2025-04-23
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of Members of the Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board from Members of the Riigikogu" (629 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in legislative work, especially during the sittings of the Finance Committee (the April 17th sitting is mentioned). The speaker's role is to present the committee's decisions and summaries of discussions to the plenary session, indicating regular activity as a rapporteur.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Serves as the representative of the Riigikogu Finance Committee, which acts as the lead committee, presenting a detailed overview of the committee's session (March 25) and its decisions. Actively participates in the question and answer session, defending the positions of the committee and the government.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker serves as the rapporteur for the Riigikogu Finance Committee, providing a comprehensive overview of the committee's discussion held on January 13. They are actively involved in the plenary session, both asking and answering questions, and have repeatedly posed technical questions regarding the implications of the draft bill.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The data indicates active participation in the legislative process, evidenced by repeated questions and criticism raised during the Riigikogu session regarding the first reading of the draft budget law. All three speeches occurred on a single day (2025-01-16), suggesting intense involvement in the debate surrounding that specific bill.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution "Approval of the Consolidated Financial Report of the State for the 2023 Financial Year" (503 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, serving as the rapporteur on behalf of the Finance Committee and providing an update on the progress of the draft bill (503 OE). Specific dates are cited (November 6, November 21, December 4), demonstrating participation in regular committee and plenary sittings.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively involved in the third reading of the draft bill to amend the State Budget Act. His/Her operational patterns include obtaining critical information from outside the parliament's official channels, specifically citing the use of the press (Postimees) as a source for oversight. He/She actively participates in the work of the Finance Committee but criticizes the extent of its expertise.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker is actively engaged in legislative oversight, citing repeated questions posed to ministerial representatives during Finance Committee discussions and the Riigikogu's budget proceedings. This indicates consistent and detailed work regarding the budget process.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The information is insufficient, but the speaker participated in a discussion in the Riigikogu on November 6, 2024, concerning the utilization of state assets and an overview of the budgetary reform.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution "Approval of the consolidated annual report of the state for the 2023 financial year" (503 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The action pattern is related to the work of the Riigikogu Finance Committee, encompassing the preparation and holding of sessions (on October 21). The speaker holds a reporting role, presenting the committee's decisions and the substance of the discussions to the plenary session on November 6. The activity is focused on legislative oversight and the determination of procedural deadlines.
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2024-11-06
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Mandatory Pension Act (434 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker has been actively involved in legislative work, citing four Finance Committee meetings held between the first and second readings. He/She is actively participating in drafting amendments alongside the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defence, and is consulting with various interest groups to gather further input. The second reading was scheduled for November 6th, and the final vote for November 13th.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

I am acting as the representative (rapporteur) of the Riigikogu Finance Committee during the debate on this draft bill. I refer to my participation in the committee session on September 17th, where the bill was briefly introduced. I also mention the regular discussions held with the Banking Association and the Bank of Estonia for the broader consideration of the situation in the financial sector.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The data indicates participation in the discussion of the Minister of the Interior’s report in September 2024, where a specific follow-up question is presented concerning the supplementary budget procedure that took place in March. This pattern of activity is aimed at the continuous monitoring of the government's actions.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The action pattern indicates participation in the Riigikogu sitting during the second reading of the draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act. The speaker's activity is expressed through the submission of questions, which point to the careful monitoring of the committee discussions concerning the draft bill.
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2024-06-06
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Income Tax Act and the Funded Pensions Act (Bill 434 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The Speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, having been appointed as the representative of the Finance Committee (the Lead Committee representative) for the debate on this draft act. The scope of activities includes participating in the committee session (on May 27th), presenting a report to the plenary session, and calculating legislative deadlines.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker participated in a discussion on May 30, 2024, which addressed the issue of the state living in debt. There is insufficient data to determine their overall frequency of presentation or rhythm.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker acts as the representative of the leading committee (the Finance Committee), providing a detailed overview of the bill's discussion and the committee's consensus decisions. He/She is an active responder to questions, directing political topics to the negotiation round in order to maintain the focus of the committee's report. He/She also notes the absence of the bill's initiator at one planned session.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The patterns of activity involve participating in the work of the Finance Committee, during which specific questions were raised concerning the administrative costs of the draft legislation. The current action is presenting before Parliament to demand that the Minister dispatch the promised responses.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is insufficient data.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act (379 SE) on the Amendment of the Tax Information Exchange Act, the Taxation Procedure Act, and the Income Tax Act.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Active participation in legislative committee work, providing a summary of the Finance Committee session (February 19) and outlining its consensus decisions. The Speaker is responsible for directing the draft bill to the plenary session agenda and setting the procedural deadlines (March 20, 2024).
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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 is an active member of the European Union Affairs Committee, where he/she constantly addresses issues related to the transposition of legislation. The current mode of operation involves asking questions based on the minister's report and demanding that the topic be opened up for full debate.
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