By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

The speaker clearly adopts a social democratic position, emphasizing the necessity of fair tax reform and advocating for the Nordic welfare state model. They strongly support the implementation of a national defense tax and a progressive income tax, specifically increasing the tax burden on the wealthy. Furthermore, the speaker is critical of nuclear energy development due to associated security risks and the requirement for additional funding. They demand concrete solutions from other political parties instead of mere rhetoric.

The speaker focuses on issues related to digitalization, posing constructive questions regarding the low level of digital adoption within the Estonian private sector. He adopts an analytical approach, citing specific facts (the 2012 EU index) and seeks practical solutions concerning the state's role in advancing digitalization.

The speaker focuses on monitoring the parliament's rules of procedure and procedural matters, showing careful attention to the organization of Riigikogu sessions. They express concern over the absence of Centre Party faction members from the chamber just before the debate on the bill they themselves initiated, emphasizing the importance of efficiency in the parliamentary process.

The politician is focusing on the details of education policy, particularly the coordination of services for children with special needs. He is taking a constructive yet critical approach to the government’s education reform, asking specific questions regarding cross-sectoral cooperation. He stresses the need for thorough analysis before implementing ambitious changes.

The speaker is focusing on solving practical issues, specifically exploring options for using cash when paying state fees. The approach is constructive and collaborative, seeking dialogue with various ministries and government agencies. However, they strongly emphasize the goal of national digitalization and the necessity of reducing bureaucracy.

The speaker represents the Social Democratic Party faction and strongly supports increasing funding for the education sector and concluding a collective agreement. They emphasize the need for long-term solutions, rather than merely applying short-term "band-aids," and call on all factions to contribute to finding solutions for the education sector's funding issues. At the core of this political approach is strengthening the welfare state model and ensuring the accessibility of public services.

The speaker heavily emphasizes the importance of political continuity, criticizing parties that shift their stances depending on whether they are currently in government or in opposition. They firmly back the implementation of a tax on sweetened beverages, citing the 2017 precedent when the Centre Party, the Social Democrats, and Isamaa all supported it. The speaker clearly expects parties to adhere to their stated platform positions regardless of their political standing. Furthermore, they demonstrate strong support for cross-party cooperation on public health issues.