By Plenary Sessions: Signe Kivi

The political position is strongly supportive of the draft amendment to the Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act, the aim of which is to address the lack of social guarantees for freelance creative professionals and to finance significant cultural construction projects. This support is based on policy and solutions, emphasizing the positive impact that previously raised taxes have had on funding the cultural sector. The speaker represents the position of the Estonian Reform Party faction in supporting the adoption of the bill.

The political stance is one of strong opposition to the proposed vehicle tax, particularly as it affects classic and racing vehicles. The primary concern is the creation of unfair conditions and the risk that classic vehicles will be massively deregistered from Estonia. This approach is clearly policy-driven, highlighting the negative impact of the proposed measure on both the preservation of cultural heritage and the owners themselves.

The most crucial topic is soft foreign policy and the support of Estonian communities abroad. The political position strongly supports the Estonian state's contribution to the establishment of the Toronto Estonian Centre, stressing the necessity of covering the funding shortfall. This position is motivated by both values and policy, highlighting the historical context (World War II) and the preservation of national identity.

The political stance is critical regarding the speed and procedural history of the amendments to the Higher Education Act. Emphasis is placed on the universities' concern about the excessively rapid entry into force, which suggests a cautious and procedure-centric approach. The position is clearly policy-driven, focusing specifically on institutional readiness.