By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

Insufficient data. The speech is limited merely to giving consent, without mentioning specific legislative priorities or initiatives.

The discussion centers on issues related to amending the constitution, particularly the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The speaker analyzes the legislative process, questioning the impact of competing amendments on the probability of the draft bill's passage. Emphasis is placed on the need to resolve the long-standing problem of persons with undetermined citizenship, a status that was originally conceived as a temporary measure.

It focuses on the ratification of international conventions and gender equality legislation. It calls for concrete steps from the government to reduce the wage gap and improve equal treatment. It demonstrates interest in both fulfilling international obligations and developing domestic measures.

The speaker actively supports the draft bill reforming the survivor's benefit, stressing its necessity for ensuring the equal treatment of children. Their views focus on social sector reforms, particularly making support systems fairer and reducing economic inequalities. The speaker positions themselves as a supporter of similar future initiatives, provided that these adhere to the principles of solidarity and justice.

The speaker focuses on two core legislative areas: the regulation of foreign labor and the financing of political parties. Concerning foreign labor, reference is made to the 2022 amendments (the threshold of 1.5 times the average wage), and an analysis of their impact is demanded. Regarding the financing of political parties, the need to establish a ceiling on donations is questioned, while emphasizing the influence of social media on campaign expenditures. The speaker performs more in the role of an interrogator and analyst, requiring clarification regarding the effectiveness of the current regulations.

The primary legislative focus is directed at family and population policy, requiring systemic solutions to the problem of declining birth rates. The speaker demands concrete measures: consistency in family benefits, availability of kindergarten spots, support for balancing work and family life, and improvement of regional education policy. Emphasis is placed on the need to appoint a separate minister responsible for this area, and the current structure of the Ministry of Social Affairs is criticized as an unrealistic solution.

The speaker is focusing on the correctness of parliamentary procedure and fair reasoning. He/She demands that discussions be balanced and based on a broad scientific consensus, not the viewpoints of a small group.

The speaker is focusing on tax policy matters, particularly the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) and the issue of the temporary status of the security tax. As an alternative, they propose reducing the VAT on foodstuffs, a measure the Social Democrats have repeatedly introduced. They demand clarity concerning the government’s tax draft and criticize the support for abandoning the corporate income tax. Additionally, they request specific details regarding the proposed cuts across various sectors, including healthcare and internal security.

The speaker focuses on criticizing the "Eesti 2035" strategy and highlights the missing legislative initiatives in the areas of demographic crisis, social inequality, and healthcare. They emphasize the need to implement a progressive income tax and wealth taxes, reform the healthcare financing system, and maintain regulations on foreign labor. The speaker positions themselves as a defender of the previous government's decisions, acknowledging the vetoing of cuts to disability benefits and supporting the work of Health Minister Riina Sikkut.