By Months: Jaak Aab

The collaborative style is professional and exacting, focusing on obtaining specific evaluations and clarifications from presenters and ministers. The speaker attempts to delve deeply into the issues (e.g., the investment needs within social welfare) and seeks a fact-based dialogue, inquiring whether the necessary calculations have been completed.

The speaker is working in cooperation with their party colleagues, submitting a parliamentary query on behalf of 11 Social Democrat members of the Riigikogu. He is open to supporting legislative amendments that are socially just, such as exceptions to the taxation of minibusses, calling this a step in the right direction. Direct cooperation with the opposing side is not mentioned, but political compromise regarding taxes is emphasized.

Demonstrates a constructive approach, recognizing the work of colleagues (for example, Hanno's work on the Emergency Situation Act). Actively participates in the work of the Competitiveness Expert Council, alongside the Riigikogu Economic Affairs Committee and the Foresight Centre. Poses questions to ministers in a polite and professional tone, seeking fact-based answers.

It emphasizes constructive cooperation within the committees but maintains a critical stance toward government representatives. It refers positively to the collaboration with the Chancellery of the Supreme Court and other experts. It demonstrates a willingness to discuss substantive matters but refuses to make concessions on matters of principle, particularly in the field of competition law.

It emphasizes the necessity of involving market participants and stakeholders in the legislative process, while criticizing decisions made via fast-track procedures. It mentions cooperation with other parliamentary groups in the Economic Affairs Committee and the active participation of the Social Democrats in the debates. It demonstrates a willingness to compromise, but demands clear conditions and transparency. It stresses the importance of consensus-based decisions within the committees and the need to consider the views of market participants.

Demonstrates readiness to cooperate on technical issues, while partially supporting Isamaa’s proposals concerning Elering tariffs. Points to constructive cooperation within the Economic Affairs Committee involving representatives from various factions. Stresses the necessity of developing a unified energy policy, notwithstanding political differences.

The text emphasizes a consensual approach, noting that the decisions of the Economic Committee were reached "by consensus" and "consensually." It demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with various factions, referencing the coalition partners' prior agreement regarding the issue of the Competition Act. Furthermore, it supports strengthening inter-committee cooperation when addressing complex issues.

The speaker emphasizes a consensus-based approach, repeatedly noting that decisions were made "by consensus." He praises the cooperation of ministry representatives in the commission's work and demonstrates openness to hearing the viewpoints of various parties. The style is collaborative and compromise-seeking.