By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits

The priority is rescuing the Estonian economy from the "mire" and avoiding additional burdens on entrepreneurs. The speaker is skeptical of environmental regulations that might inhibit the economy (specifically mentioning sustainability reporting and fuel prices). The political framework is clearly results-based, focusing on economic performance, and contrasts economic revitalization with avoiding environmental "doomsday."

The political focus is on the practical issues surrounding financial regulation and the transposition of European Union directives. The speaker is demanding clarification from the Minister regarding both the number of green bond issuers and the scope of oversight exercised by the Financial Supervision Authority. The approach taken is results-oriented, stressing the necessity of resolving the current delays in implementing instant payments.

The political stance is focused on criticizing the government's actions and priorities, particularly regarding the importance of the Rural Affairs Committee and the protection of Estonian entrepreneurs' interests. The speaker emphasizes the need for a stronger representation of Estonia's economic interests, rather than simply positioning the country as an advocate for Ukraine. The criticism is aimed at the government's failure to reconcile foreign policy objectives with domestic national interests.

The speaker strongly opposes the adoption of the church law and the timing of the constitutional amendment, deeming it inappropriate given the proximity of an aggressive neighbor. They criticize the government’s actions as "displacement activity," which wastes both time and money while the nation struggles with high inflation and economic stagnation. The political position is both value-driven (respect for the church) and results-oriented (a demand for government effectiveness).

The political position centers on strong criticism of the Riigikogu's role as a "rubber stamp," which is seen as merely scoring political points instead of planning for the future. When shaping policy, emphasis is placed on adopting a systemic approach and the necessity of avoiding overly bureaucratic legislation. Furthermore, there is moderate support for using referendums more frequently, following the Swiss model, to improve democracy.

The speaker sharply raises the issue of phone scams and fraud, emphasizing the potential vulnerability of citizens, especially women, to such schemes. The focus is directed at the Minister of Justice's personal performance and the effectiveness of the sector, making the approach results-based and demanding accountability. The political stance is aimed at improving security and crime prevention.

The political stance is supportive (I do support it, mind you) of a specific, albeit unspecified, draft bill. A key factor in forming this position is its similarity to the stance taken by the previous speaker. The speaker's focus is rather procedural, criticizing the style of debate where the substantive position is only revealed at the very end.

The speaker strongly advocates for improving administrative efficiency and government competence, referencing Jüri Raidla's proposal to reduce the number of officials and require public hearings for ministerial candidates. He sharply criticizes the excessive power of nature conservation in Estonia, which he believes is out of balance with the real interests of the people, and compares this to the necessity of limiting the power of the Reform Party and Eesti 200. The political focus is directed toward restoring balance and improving state governance.

The political position focuses on the government's inability to implement EU directives, which has resulted in large accumulated fines (at least 700,000 euros). The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance, demanding accountability and questioning who will pay these fines (the government, pensioners, or all citizens). The focus is on the inefficiency of government action and financial responsibility, constituting clearly results-based criticism.