By Months: Raimond Kaljulaid

The political position centers on strong opposition to the government's tax reform. The speaker stresses that the reform will increase the budget deficit and diminish the state's ability to develop public services and undertake infrastructure investments. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, highlighting the greater contributions made by wealthier individuals under the previous system.

The political stance is highly critical of the government’s actions, which are damaging Estonia’s international reputation, particularly concerning the acceptance of foreign criminals. Domestically, the focus is on the government shirking responsibility regarding educational issues, and there is a demand for greater transparency of the state budget draft presented to the Riigikogu (Parliament). These positions are primarily outcome-based, centering on deficiencies in the government’s administrative and decision-making capabilities.

The speaker is in strong opposition, focusing on government accountability and the effective management of national defense expenditures, particularly in light of the State Audit Office's findings. They demand the resignation of the Minister of Defense and the establishment of a cross-party investigative commission to address these systemic issues. Their political stance is strongly social democratic, criticizing the government's tax policy, which, in their view, prioritizes the wealthier segments of society over raising the wages of frontline workers.

The political position focuses heavily on national security and the credibility of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The speaker supports linking the right of Riigikogu members to access state secrets with the requirement of passing a security check, citing a values-based rift. Furthermore, the speaker opposes the processing of the Competition Act until the circumstances surrounding the former prime minister’s approach to law enforcement agencies have been clarified, emphasizing procedural integrity. These standpoints are strongly rooted in values and procedure, underscoring the purity of the legislative process.

The speaker is a strong opposition figure who focuses his criticism on the government's activities, particularly the management errors and delays within the Ministry of Defense (specifically citing implementing legislation and the defense industry park). He opposes liberal reforms (such as platform work regulation), which he believes worsen the situation for workers. His political position is clearly performance-driven, demanding that ministers be held accountable and suggesting that the government may be serving the interests of its sponsors.

The political stance heavily focuses on national defense and maritime security, stressing their critical importance given Estonia's geographical location. While the speaker supports the current draft legislation, they criticize the government for insufficient and opaque defense spending funding. Speaking on behalf of the Social Democrats, the speaker demands that the military advice of the Commander of the Defense Forces be fully taken into account, and that NATO force capability goals be met in a timely manner.

The most critical issues are national security, ministers' clearances for access to classified NATO information, and the government's credibility in light of the Ministry of Defence scandal. The speaker adopts a critical stance regarding the government's governance standards, demanding explanations from the Prime Minister and potentially the involvement of experts in the ministry's leadership. The political focus is directed toward a performance-based assessment of the government's actions and personnel choices.

The speaker adopts a strongly values-driven position, underscoring Estonia's historical foreign policy continuity and its moral obligation to support Ukraine, while simultaneously criticizing the "cynical" approach taken by major Western powers. Domestically, the focus is on improving public safety and clearly defining the powers of local governments (KOV) concerning the issue of dangerous dogs. He emphasizes the necessity of achieving cross-party consensus on both foreign and domestic security matters.

Strong support for increasing national defense spending to at least 3% of GDP and allocating 1.6 billion euros for ammunition. The political focus is directed at highlighting the achievements of the governing coalition in the defense sector and underscoring the collective responsibility for past omissions. The stance is robust and results-oriented, emphasizing the leadership of the Social Democrats in defense policy.