By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

The political position strongly supports the establishment of the Land and Space Agency (MaRu), with the aim of reducing fragmentation in the sector and enhancing the state's unified capacity. The approach is policy-driven and efficiency-oriented, emphasizing the use of new technologies and artificial intelligence for making better land and spatial policy decisions. The objective is to create a better living environment for everyone, both in rural areas and in cities.

The political position centers on strong support for increasing the autonomy and decision-making power of local governments (LGAs), emphasizing trust in all 79 LGAs. This is a policy-based stance that stresses that local governments should be given opportunities to implement projects, rather than additional obligations. The speaker categorically disagreed with the opinion that LGA leaders do not wish to gain more autonomy.

The speaker strongly supports the proceedings concerning the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, deeming it extremely important. The political focus rests on procedures and substantive debate, stressing the significance of the draft law and commending the ministry for its comprehensive responses. The overall direction is clearly supportive and moderately intense, centered on policy implementation.

The political stance centers on the gravity of a crucial issue (most likely crisis management or resilience) across local, national, and European Union levels. The speaker stresses the necessity of strengthening the engagement of local authorities, actively seeking specific procedural solutions and mechanisms for this inclusion. The position is distinctly policy- and procedure-focused, underscoring the vital importance of engagement.