By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk

The speaker is concentrating on national issues, particularly energy security and the operations of state-owned enterprises. He addresses Estonia's position within the broader geopolitical context, referencing the war in Ukraine and European Union sanctions. The regional focus is distinctly national, not local.

The speaker strongly emphasizes the importance of regional policy, criticizing the impact of the car tax as being directed against rural areas. They provide examples from the Jõgeva municipality and highlight the issues with public transport outside major cities. The speaker raises concerns regarding regional investments and infrastructure, criticizing the prioritization of Rail Baltic over local needs.

The speaker focuses specifically on the issues facing rural areas, stressing that the proposed car tax disproportionately and unfairly impacts regions lacking adequate public transportation or where service is sparse. He cites his own local experience in the municipality where he successfully eliminated the residential land tax. Furthermore, he criticizes the reduction in local government funding and the failure to pave smaller roads with hard surfacing.