By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

The political focus is currently directed at monitoring the activities of international financial institutions (specifically, the Nordic Investment Bank). The speaker stresses the need to take into account regional inequality and domestic wealth distribution aspects when making investment decisions. This represents a policy-driven approach aimed at achieving clarity in investment criteria.

The political position strongly favors increasing the financial autonomy and decision-making freedom of local governments (LGs), especially regarding land tax issues. This stance is value-based, emphasizing trust in LG leaders and viewing them as equal partners to the state. The speaker strongly supports the draft bill, which creates opportunities for reducing regional inequality.

The political emphasis is placed on supporting entrepreneurship and regional development. Emphasis is placed on the need to improve the speed and efficiency of communication between state institutions and local governments and entrepreneurs in Estonia. The key focus areas are aimed at enhancing the performance of policies and processes, shifting towards a results- or performance-driven approach.

The political focus is on the effectiveness of the reorganization of special welfare institutions and the evaluation of government activity. The speaker assesses the reorganization process of the Sõmera institution as generally successful, indicating moderate support for the implementation of the reform. The stance is rather outcome-oriented, seeking validation for the policy's broader success.

A strong focus on regional equity and state budget stability, coupled with criticism regarding the inadequacy of the government's current austerity measures. The party stresses the necessity of reviewing the tax system, noting the Social Democrats' willingness to support the adoption of a national defense tax. This political stance is geared toward improving conditions in the public service sector and guaranteeing the state's presence in every single county.