By Months: Kristo Enn Vaga

The legislative priority is the authorization of international military operations (JEF up to 24 servicemen, extension of UNTSO up to 3 servicemen) and securing the long-term financing of national defense through a security levy. It considers important the adherence to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, as well as the linguistic standardization of draft legislation.

The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the Defense Industry Act, designed to reduce bureaucracy and simplify the application process for operating permits, thereby strengthening the Estonian defense industry. Furthermore, a priority is the processing of Riigikogu draft decisions regarding the extension of Estonian defense forces personnel participation in international operations (JEF, UNTSO). The speaker is a proponent and handler of these defense sector drafts, stressing the necessity of updating the foundations of security policy.

The primary legislative focus is managing and concluding the second reading of the draft amendment to the Emergency Situation Act, the objective of which is to ensure the continuity of vital services. The speaker is a strong proponent and the lead rapporteur for the bill, having successfully incorporated the national broadcasting corporation and Levira into the draft. The secondary focus involves preparing the Readiness Act (VOS), which is intended to address broader crisis management mechanisms.

The main legislative priorities are the transposition of the CER Directive (vital services) and the amendment of the Traffic Act (cyclist safety). He is the rapporteur for the CER draft bill in the National Defence Committee and successfully submitted an amendment proposal specifying the recognition of foreign driving licenses in the Traffic Act.

The legislative focus is aimed at establishing a financing mechanism for emergency national defense investments, prioritizing the issuance of government bonds on the Tallinn Stock Exchange. This demonstrates a priority in the areas of security and financial governance.

The speaker was involved in the proceedings concerning the Riigikogu's draft resolution on restoring the militarized border guard, serving as its rapporteur, though the committee ultimately decided not to endorse the bill. He/She actively supports the amendment to the Income Tax Act, initiated by the Finance Committee, which seeks to extend the tax exemption for humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine. He/She also stresses the need to establish a support measure for nationally significant sports facilities.

The focus is on the implementation of the government's foreign policy (consultations regarding the opening of a Taiwanese representative office) and Estonia's positions on European Union institutional matters. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; the emphasis is placed on the activities of the executive branch.

The legislative focus is on processing the government-initiated national defense bill, the second reading of which was intended to be concluded. The priority was refining the draft legislation via four proposed amendments and deferring its effective date. The presenter is serving as both a proponent of the bill and the official responsible for its procedural handling.