By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Sõerd
Total Sessions: 30
Fully Profiled: 30
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style of cooperation is procedural and consensual regarding matters of procedure (agenda, appointment of a representative). A substantive discussion took place in the committee, during which various viewpoints were presented. However, the decision to conclude the first reading was made by vote (7 in favor, 1 against), which demonstrates the presence of coalition support.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The address is directed as an official question to the rapporteur at the Riigikogu session. Insufficient data for assessing cooperation or readiness for compromise.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The cooperative approach involves active participation in the legislative process, including committee work, by posing questions to rapporteurs and ministers. There are no direct references to cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style of cooperation is consensus-driven and procedural, emphasizing that the committee's decisions were unanimous. The speaker collaborates with both colleagues and experts from the Ministry of Finance (Minister Jürgen Ligi, Thomas Auväärt, Elise Kõiv) to ensure the draft bill is thoroughly addressed and that balanced solutions are found.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The collaborative style is strongly consensus-based and inclusive, as all crucial decisions and the nine proposed amendments were adopted unanimously by the committee. Cooperation was carried out with both the Ministry of Finance and various interest groups to address emerging concerns, such as issues related to property valuation. The committee was receptive to hearing the views of these interest groups and incorporating them into the explanatory memorandum.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
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2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker stressed cooperation and concurrence with the committee's decision to reject the Isamaa amendment, suggesting the committee was "on the right track." Openness to cross-party compromise was not mentioned in the address.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
There isn't enough data.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The LCR stresses the intra-committee consensus concerning the processing of the draft legislation, noting specifically that all decisions were reached by consensus. Furthermore, it demonstrates openness by forwarding and responding to questions from colleagues (Mart Võrklaev, Martin Helme) via ministry representatives, thereby showing a clear readiness for cooperation.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is institutional, representing the decision of the majority of the Finance Committee to reject the draft bill (6 in favor, 2 against). He refers to the contribution of colleagues (e.g., Tanel Tein) and representatives of the Ministry of Finance during the committee discussion. Compromising with the initiators is not supported, as the proposal to withdraw the bill was rejected.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker refers to colleague Valge, who posed the same question, which indicates a common concern regarding certain topics and cooperation among colleagues. This points to internal alignment and the joint application of pressure on the government. Data on cross-party cooperation is lacking.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The cooperation style is consensual and procedure-focused, emphasizing that the Finance Committee made its decisions by consensus. Cooperation is also communicated with the parliamentary groups (Eesti 200 and the Reform Party), who submitted candidates for substitute members, demonstrating a readiness to process the groups' proposals.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is acting as the representative of the lead committee, conveying the committee's discussions and decisions. He/She refers to the cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and the Government of the Republic, both of whom also do not support the draft bill. Furthermore, the speaker notes the agreement of other colleagues (Tanel Kiik) with his/her position regarding the shortcomings of the draft legislation.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is formal and procedural, focusing on communicating the commission's consensus decisions (e.g., appointing a rapporteur). In substantive discussions, they rely on the arguments of other colleagues (Mart Võrklaev, Rain Epler) to strengthen the opposition to the draft bill. They mention that the bill could be improved with amendments, but simultaneously emphasize its inherent initial illogicality.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is consensual and institutional. It is noted that the Finance Committee's decision regarding draft bill 503 was consensual, and no amendments were submitted. Furthermore, agreement is referenced concerning the recommendations of the National Audit Office for improving budget execution, demonstrating a readiness to cooperate with supervisory bodies.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The style of cooperation indicates a reliance on the conclusions and summaries of the National Audit Office to strengthen their arguments and demonstrate the system's broader failure. There is no data regarding cooperation with other political factions or colleagues in supporting or opposing the draft legislation.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
It emphasizes consensus-based decisions within the Finance Committee and close cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defence during the preparation of amendments. Market participants and interest groups (e.g., the Banking Association) were also actively involved, whose proposals formed the basis for several amendments, demonstrating openness to professional input.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is formal and procedural, centered on conveying the consensus decisions of the steering committee regarding the tabling of the draft resolution and the designation of a representative. He strictly delineates his role as the committee's representative, channeling broader discussions toward the negotiation round.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Insufficient data
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation within the Finance Committee is consensual and collegial, repeatedly emphasizing that decisions regarding the handling of the draft legislation (placing it on the agenda, concluding the reading, appointing a representative) were made unanimously. This indicates a readiness to achieve compromises and work together within the committee.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The collaborative style is demonstrated by posing a question to the rapporteur during the Riigikogu session, with the goal of obtaining clarifications and conclusions regarding economic trends. There is no data available concerning inter-party cooperation or the willingness to compromise.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The style of cooperation is committee-based and consensual on procedural matters, such as the designation of the representative of the lead committee. He refers to the support for the bill from the representative of the Center Party faction, demonstrating a readiness for cross-factional support for the specific piece of legislation.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker clearly distances himself/herself from the previous questioner's position, demonstrating an independent and critical stance. Information regarding readiness for cooperation or cross-party activity is unavailable.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is collaborative, noting that the Finance Committee’s decisions regarding the processing of the draft bill were consensual. He/She cooperates both with colleagues on the committee and with representatives of the Ministry of Finance, whose responses and research he/she reports to the plenary session.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is formal and demanding, addressing the Minister respectfully, yet requiring a detailed explanation and solutions for a serious problem. Reference is made to collaboration at the commission level, where the matter is being handled.