By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Aab

The speaker adopts a clearly hostile position toward the Moscow Patriarchate, strongly supporting its designation as an institution backing Russia’s military aggression. They consistently stress the necessity of protecting Estonian security from foreign malign influence, including hybrid warfare conducted through religious organizations. This position is defined by a robust national defense posture, which balances the need to respect the principles of religious freedom with the imperative to safeguard the state against terrorist propaganda.

The speaker strongly supports the amendments to the Maritime Safety Act and the supplementing of related legislation. This position is distinctly policy-focused, centering on the successful completion of the legislative process and the achievement of consensus.

The speaker adopts a balanced position between national defense and economic development, emphasizing that both sectors are vital for Estonia. He supports the development of wind energy but recognizes the need to resolve the conflict between the capabilities of the defense forces and offshore wind farms. The position is pragmatic and focused on finding compromise.

The speaker focuses heavily on security and national defense issues, emphasizing the need for clearer communication regarding national defense investments. The stance is constructive, calling for transparency and clarity in the government's defense policy without compromising state secrets.

The speaker strongly supports the enhancement of competition supervision and the swift adoption of amendments to the Competition Act. He/She emphasizes that fair and free competition is crucial for a free market economy, and criticizes the government's delay in transposing the European Union directive. The speaker expresses clear displeasure over the fact that Estonia has been incurring infringement fines since 2021.

The speaker strongly supports the development of renewable energy and boosting economic competitiveness within the energy sector. They express moderate criticism regarding the government’s slow pace in making decisions related to implementing the energy economy development plan. Furthermore, they stress the need for both onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as the necessity of developing controllable power generation capacity.