By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The main legislative focus is on accelerating and simplifying the permit process for geological surveys by removing the requirement to seek the opinion of the local government during the research phase. The speaker is both the initiator and a supporter of this draft legislation, emphasizing its crucial role in national knowledge and resource management. The bill was introduced almost a year ago.

The legislative focus is directed at measures supporting the economy. Priorities include submitting a bill to accelerate the exploration of mineral resources, expressing support for lowering the excise duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and raising the tax-free limit for the use of a personal vehicle.

The focus is on evaluating the results of government policy, not on initiating or supporting specific bills.

The legislative focus is on opposing government initiatives, particularly concerning building energy efficiency requirements and the recently submitted car tax bill. The speaker demands a thorough economic impact analysis prior to legislation being enacted, to assess the impact on GDP and housing affordability.

The legislative focus is on completing the removal of controversial monuments and improving environmental sustainability regulations (specifically, water and material recycling). The speaker emphasizes the need to give the executive branch clear requirements while simultaneously granting them free rein regarding the details, thereby adhering to the principle of separation of powers.

The focus is on government accountability and transparency, particularly concerning investigations of public interest (such as prioritizing the inquiry into the Slava Ukraini case) and addressing the demographic crisis. Furthermore, regulatory matters (like the sales regulations for e-cigarettes) and procedural issues within the Riigikogu chamber are being handled.

The legislative focus is directed towards adhering to parliamentary procedures and good practices, particularly ensuring the substantive expertise of committee rapporteurs. Participation occurs in debates concerning healthcare regulation and the delimitation of committee jurisdiction regarding draft legislation. The question is raised as to whether the Legal Affairs Committee should seek input from the Social Affairs Committee.

The legislative focus is clearly aimed at reducing the VAT rate, with successive bills and proposals being introduced to achieve this reduction. The speaker is an active initiator and supporter of the attempt to change tax policy, working specifically on amending concrete draft legislation.

The focus is on scrutinizing the government’s activities, demanding clear answers regarding the final report of the special audit of Nordica and the subsequent sales process. Furthermore, the government is being asked to set clear sub-targets for improving competitiveness, with the group acting primarily in an oversight and questioning capacity.

The legislative focus is procedural, centering on the obstacles to the processing of two draft bills (the absence of rapporteurs due to foreign assignment and illness). The Speaker's role is to defend the integrity of the bill processing and deny obstruction.

The focus is on controlling and holding the executive power accountable through interpellations concerning energy policy and democratic standards (media freedom). The speaker is a strong opponent and critic of the government's initiatives.