By Months: Mart Võrklaev

The political focus is on financial stability and the protection of depositors, requiring stricter regulation of credit unions and subjecting them to the supervision of the Financial Supervision Authority. The speaker also emphasizes the necessity of budgetary discipline, while simultaneously remaining committed to raising defense spending above 5% of GDP. The political stance is strongly policy- and reform-oriented, concentrating on risk mitigation and ensuring the credibility of state finances.

The speaker positions himself as an opponent of tax hikes (especially the car tax and the progressive income tax), accusing the Social Democrats of "tax mania." He emphasizes support for needs-based social measures, allocating 8 million euros for support to people with special needs. The political framework is heavily focused on criticizing the opponents' tax policy and refuting their falsehoods at the local government level.

The focus is placed on budgetary discipline and the efficient use of resources, while strongly criticizing the education sector for its significant budget surplus (107 million in 2024) resulting from inaccurate planning. Concurrently, the speaker supports high defense spending and is actively seeking opportunities (the ReArm initiative) to finance these expenditures using European Union funds. The political framework is clearly results- and policy-oriented, acknowledging the progress made in utilizing EU resources.

The political focus is currently directed at managing state finances and the budget deficit, emphasizing the necessity of tax changes due to previous irresponsible spending. The speaker defends the Reform Party's tax policy, drawing a distinction between the funding sources for defense expenditures (VAT, income tax, excises) and those intended to cover budget shortfalls (the motor vehicle tax). He generally advocates for a "leaner state"—meaning less government intervention and lower taxes—but supports fixing the technical deficiencies in existing tax legislation. The overall position is strongly policy- and results-driven, centered on fiscal responsibility.

Political attention is currently focused on holding the former EKREIKE government (Ratas, Helme, Reinsalu) accountable for the 30 million euro grant and loan allocated to Nordica in 2020. The speaker, who identifies as a former Minister of Finance, sharply criticizes the reckless use of taxpayer funds and stresses the necessity of limiting state interference in private enterprise. The rhetoric is heavily results-oriented, connecting the Nordica incident to other scandals, such as the Porto Franco criminal case.

The speaker is focusing on two crucial issues: the swift resolution of problems caused by dangerous pets and the defense of taxing the banking sector. He takes a firm stance supporting the current bank tax, highlighting its economic benefits for the country. Concerning social issues, he demands immediate legislative intervention, while simultaneously criticizing political posturing when dealing with serious matters.

The political position is strongly focused on defending the original objectives of the motor vehicle tax, supporting the draft bill for registry cleanup, which streamlines the process of removing lost or missing vehicles from the register. The speaker vigorously opposes the proposed amendment that would grant a tax exemption in the event of temporary deregistration, highlighting concerns regarding inequality and environmental damage. The framing is policy- and value-based, emphasizing social equality and fiscal responsibility.

Focuses primarily on issues of state finance and tax policy, serving as the rapporteur for the Finance Committee. Supports fiscal discipline and strongly criticizes the opposition's (Isamaa) alternative budget for its lack of transparency and absence of specific areas for savings. Is firmly opposed to repealing the motor vehicle tax, defending the tax policy initiated by the previous government.

The political focus is directed towards the vigorous defense of the previous tax reform (the abolition of the tax hump), emphasizing its positive impact on average wage earners. This stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, defending their actions against the distortion of facts by opponents. Furthermore, the speaker shows interest in the procedural correctness of the State Budget Act, particularly regarding the financing of local authorities.

The political position is moderate and policy-driven, focusing on the clarity and effectiveness of new regulations. Key issues include environmental responsibility (specifically, the obligation to scrap old vehicles) and the streamlining of the tax system, particularly regarding VAT and business account rules. The goal is to prevent tax evasion schemes and ensure fair taxation, while seeking detailed clarification on implementation.