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 legislative focus is on the critical evaluation of the priorities and structure of the European Union's 2028–2034 long-term budget (MFF). The speaker is actively involved in assessing the outcomes of previous major financial instruments (RRF) and demands that these experiences be reflected in the new budget to ensure security and innovation are prioritized.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the swift adoption of Draft Bill 734 SE, which addresses the simplified taxation of business income, amendments to the Income Tax Act, and the repeal of the Security Tax Act. The speaker is a staunch supporter of the bill and the representative responsible for managing its legislative process.
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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

The legislative focus is on monitoring national development plans and their implementation, especially regarding productivity indicators. The speaker operates more in an oversight role, demanding data and explanations concerning the fulfillment of previous objectives.
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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

The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Planning Act and related legislation (683 SE). The speaker is acting as a critical questioner, seeking clarification regarding the meaning of the provision "implementation of the plan" and the fairness of the 10-year validity period.
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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

The legislative focus is on processing the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (Bill 737 SE). The speaker’s role is that of a critical overseer, demanding strict adherence to the budget preparation methodology (performance-based budgeting) throughout the legislative process.
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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 legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Securities Market Act (Bill 690 SE), regarding which the speaker serves as the representative and supporter for the lead committee. Priorities include raising the emission threshold to 12 million euros, easing language requirements, and reducing the administrative burden. The speaker is actively managing the legislative procedure, setting the deadline for submitting amendments as October 20th.
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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 primary legislative priority involves amending the Securities Market Act and other related legislation concerning the regulation of derivative and repo transactions, ensuring compliance with international standards. The speaker serves as the rapporteur for the leading committee, tasked with ensuring the successful passage of nine consensus amendments during the second reading. A key accomplishment is considered to be bringing the draft bill to the final vote with unanimous support.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The legislative focus is on the oversight and reporting related to the management of the Bank of Estonia's investment assets and reserves. The priority is the transparency and optimality of the central bank's financial decisions.
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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 primary legislative focus is the draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2025 (Bill 651 SE). The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, calling into question the funding scheme proposed by the government and its compliance with the existing budgetary structure.
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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 legislative focus centers on monitoring the implementation of national strategic documents ("Estonia 2035") and the activity-based budget, as well as demanding accountability. The speaker operates in an oversight role, requiring reporting on the achievement of productivity targets.
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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 primary legislative focus is on the draft bill (633 SE) amending the Securities Market Act, which aims to enhance the regulation of derivative and repo transactions. Also of significance is the increased flexibility in real estate valuation procedures and the expansion of the supervisory powers of the Financial Supervision Authority. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and a representative of the lead committee, currently finalizing the procedural steps.
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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

The primary focus is on the draft legislation (Bill 594 SE) concerning amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act and the Value Added Tax Act. The speaker is appearing as a representative of the leading committee, recommending that the bill be rejected while stressing the importance of procedural integrity in lawmaking and fiscal responsibility.
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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 legislative focus is directed toward the oversight of the implementation of the state's long-term strategy, "Estonia 2035," and the accountability of the government. The speaker is actively involved in the work of the Finance Committee and raises questions regarding the fulfillment of the economic objectives set by the government.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft resolution (629 OE) concerning the appointment of members to the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia, the aim of which is to ensure the full composition of the institution's board. It is emphasized that this is a single-reading draft, requiring a majority of affirmative votes for its adoption.
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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

The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) and the political responsibility associated with it. The speaker's role is to scrutinize the opposition's previous tax-related activities and promises concerning the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs, specifically within the context of the ongoing debate on the current bill.
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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

The primary legislative activity involves, as a representative of the Finance Committee, proposing the rejection of the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act (Bill 566 SE). The focus is on the bill's deficiencies, particularly the legal issues concerning retroactive taxation, which violates the Constitution.
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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 focus is on Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) draft resolution 535 OE, which proposes that the government establish a temporary solidarity tax for the banking sector. The speaker is the representative of the leading committee, who opposes the adoption of the draft, arguing that it has been insufficiently analyzed and would harm the tax environment.
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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 legislative focus centers on the critical scrutiny and opposition to the Draft Act Amending the State Budget Act (520 SE). The speaker is taking an adversarial role, demanding a clear justification for the bill’s objectives and underlying principles (such as the use of the 2021 classifier), as well as improved transparency.
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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 main legislative priority is the approval of the State's 2023 consolidated annual report. Furthermore, the necessity of amending the budgetary framework is emphasized in order to increase the Riigikogu's oversight of ministerial budget decisions and improve the utilization of performance indicators when formulating national budget policy.
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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 legislative focus is directed towards ensuring the transparency of the proceedings concerning the draft amendment to the State Budget Act (517 SE) and strengthening parliamentary oversight. The priority is to identify how many similar budget reallocations escape the attention of the legislature, and to require a better overview from the Finance Committee.
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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 main legislative focus is on the deliberation of the draft Act amending the State Budget Act (511 SE), to which the speaker is strongly opposed in its current form. He/She wishes to change the structure of the Act so that the budget is established as law based on expenditure and resources, leaving activity-based metrics as an informative supplement.
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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 legislative focus is on state budget reform and controlling public sector expenditure. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current activity-based budgeting system and is demanding further decisions to terminate it, along with an assessment of the costs incurred.
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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 legislative focus is on deliberating the draft resolution (503 OE) regarding the approval of the state's 2023 consolidated annual financial report. The speaker is both a supporter and the rapporteur for this process, ensuring that the first reading is concluded and that the deadline for submitting amendments (November 20th) is set in accordance with the established procedure.
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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 legislative priority is the successful passage of the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act and the Funded Pensions Act (Bill 434 SE), specifically focusing on updating the rules governing investment accounts. The speaker serves as the committee rapporteur for the bill and the coordinator for drafting amendments, emphasizing that 12 amendments have been adopted. The objective is to bring the bill to the final vote on 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

The primary legislative focus is opposing Riigikogu Draft Resolution 487 OE (the banking sector solidarity tax), highlighting its belated nature and inefficiency. Attention is drawn to the increase in corporate income tax revenue (advance income tax) as proof that banks are already adequately taxed.
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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 legislative focus is on monitoring budget execution and optimizing administrative costs. The priority is keeping the issue of covering the costs promised in the supplementary budget's explanatory memorandum, along with the ministry's relocation, on the agenda, while acting as the overseer of budget implementation.
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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 legislative focus centers on the draft Act amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE), particularly regarding its impact on local government funding. The speaker's role is to undertake a detailed scrutiny of the bill's provisions and the underlying criteria during the second reading.
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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 legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Income Tax Act and the Funded Pensions Act (434 SE). Priorities include allowing crypto assets on investment accounts and addressing aspects related to unlicensed small funds. The speaker acts as the procedural lead for the bill's processing, proposing to conclude the first reading and setting the deadline for submitting amendments.
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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 focus is on an issue of national importance concerning debt policy and fiscal responsibility. Specific bills or legislative priorities were not mentioned in the speech, but the topic points to a desire to change the principles governing the state's debt policy.
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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 legislative focus is on the proceedings for Bill 367 (the banking sector solidarity tax), with the speaker acting as the representative of the lead committee. Emphasis is placed on procedural details, such as the progress of the committee discussion, the postponement of dates, and the required parliamentary majority vote (of the Riigikogu) needed for the bill's passage.
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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 legislative focus is on opposing the draft law concerning the tax on sugary drinks (418 SE) and verifying its financial viability. The priority is to ensure that accurate administrative and economic cost data are presented during the processing of the bill.
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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

The legislative focus is aimed at accelerating regulatory procedures to ensure that medicines granted marketing authorization by the European Union reach the Estonian market more quickly. Furthermore, the need to modify the operating model of the general practitioner system is also highlighted.
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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

The primary legislative focus is the implementation of the global minimum tax bill (379 SE) and related amendments to tax legislation. The individual is actively involved in the procedural management of the bill, having been appointed as the representative of the lead committee and making proposals for concluding the first reading.
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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 legislative focus centers on the procedures for transposing European Union legal acts and their resulting impact on the national administrative structure. The objective is to identify solutions that would minimize additional bureaucracy and the necessity of creating new posts for activities that are not currently relevant in Estonia.
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