By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

The speaker is intensely focused on criticizing tax policy, stressing the regressive impact of the government’s decisions and how the wealthy are being prioritized at the expense of low-wage earners. They present concrete alternatives, such as slashing VAT on foodstuffs and implementing a progressive income tax. The speaker sharply criticizes budget priorities, highlighting the stark contrast between the severe underfunding of special welfare (only 4.2 million allocated versus the needed 50 million) and the simultaneous salary hike for Riigikogu members. They clearly position themselves as an opposition representative, demanding that the government either change course or resign.

The speaker is focusing on regional policy and the implementation of the "Estonia 2035" strategy, criticizing the government's failure to achieve the stated objectives. They are calling for more radical measures to correct regional imbalance, including redirecting tax policy and investments away from Tallinn and Tartu. The speaker adopts an oppositional stance, arguing that the current measures are insufficient.

The speaker focuses on issues of labor market policy and social inclusion, criticizing the government’s approach to establishing the Business Council. They emphasize that decision-making processes should also include trade unions, medical associations, and environmental organizations, not just business representatives. A second significant point of focus is the contradictions within labor policy—the speaker questions why qualified labor is being utilized in prison guard roles while foreign labor is simultaneously being imported.

The primary legislative priority is standardizing family benefits at 100 euros for all children, a measure the speaker actively supports and promotes. Speaking on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, he calls for the support of the bill, which would raise the benefit for the first and second child by 20 euros. He also mentions the necessity of addressing the availability of kindergarten spots, the reconciliation of work and family life, and housing support targeted at young people. The speaker is clearly the initiator and proponent of this draft law, stressing its symbolic significance in tackling the demographic crisis.

The speaker is focusing on the financing and operational management of the national defense sector, demanding concrete steps from the minister to restore public confidence. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of maintaining high trustworthiness within the defense sector, especially given the context of rising defense expenditures and ongoing conflict. The speaker adopts a role of scrutiny and oversight, specifically questioning the minister's personal accountability.

The speech focuses on the oversight and assessment of the activities of the Financial Supervision Authority. The speaker specifically inquires about tasks that remain incomplete and offers future recommendations for their successor. The primary focus is on ensuring institutional continuity and identifying key challenges in the coming years, which demonstrates a clear interest in developing the field of financial supervision.

The main legislative priorities center on healthcare funding, demanding the allocation of additional resources to the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) to shorten treatment waiting lists and reduce patient out-of-pocket costs. It supports evidence-based medicine and opposes the promotion of pseudo-medicine and anti-vaccination sentiment. It demands state involvement in the construction of the Tallinn Hospital, stressing that healthcare provision is the responsibility of the state, not local government. Furthermore, it criticizes the rapid implementation of the social and healthcare services integration reform without consulting target groups, calling for a slower, more inclusive approach.

The speaker focuses on issues concerning the oversight of national defense funding, emphasizing the need to consider the recommendations of the National Audit Office and to improve the Ministry of Defence's operations. The speaker adopts a supportive, yet critical stance regarding national defense financing, demanding greater transparency and control over the utilization of funds and improved cooperation with the National Audit Office.

The speaker primarily focuses on issues concerning the organization of parliamentary work and procedural aspects, including maintaining established practices for forming committees and ensuring the correctness of processing draft legislation. The speaker expresses a critical stance toward government bills that may serve narrow business interests, demanding explanations and transparency throughout the legislative process. Furthermore, the speaker actively supports social sector issues, submitting inquiries regarding the safety of care homes, the establishment of Tallinn Hospital, and healthcare financing, emphasizing the need for concrete solutions.