By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk

The political stance is strongly critical of the government’s justifications for its social policy, particularly regarding the income tax exemption for pensions. The speaker stresses that social policy cannot be designed around the needs of a few wealthy pensioners. Furthermore, there is a demand for auditing the use of public funds and identifying areas for cost savings, specifically by cutting the funding allocated to NGOs.

The political focus is currently on the critical problem of the veterinarian shortage, particularly concerning large animal practitioners, a situation stemming from inadequate state funding and insufficient commissioned training slots. The speaker strongly criticizes the inaction and inability of the government and the relevant ministries (HTM, Ministry of Rural Affairs) to resolve this long-known issue. The framework of the problem is results-oriented, emphasizing that the solutions are known but are simply not being implemented.

The political focus is on increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of the road transport sector, strongly supporting the allowance of longer and heavier loads. It views this as an unavoidable political step necessary to alleviate difficulties caused by government actions (such as raising the diesel excise duty) and the current economic situation. The political stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the need to end 20 years of inaction.

The political stance is critical and performance-driven, centered on the inefficiency of government operations. The speaker challenges Estonia's cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, citing numerous data breaches and system failures. The primary concerns are the worsening of data security and the increase in bureaucracy for businesses.

The most prominent issues are the internal atmosphere of the Riigikogu (specifically, the poor working climate of the Legal Committee) and the education policy concerning Ukrainian children. The speaker strongly opposes the officials' "overzealous desire" to forcibly turn Ukrainians into Estonians, stressing the necessity of providing instruction in the Ukrainian language. These positions are highly critical of both poor management and the policy of forced integration.

The political position is clearly and unequivocally opposed to the motor vehicle tax, which is deemed detrimental to the entire society and economy, particularly in conditions of high inflation. The speaker emphasizes the government's failure in economic management, citing multiple tax increases (VAT, income tax) and accusing the administration of concealing budget balancing efforts behind the label of an environmental tax. The position is strongly value-based, focusing on honesty and the public's ability to cope.

The political stance is sharply critical of the government's actions, focusing on economic failures and the incomplete presentation of facts. The speaker stresses opposition to tax hikes (car, sugar, and VAT) and draws attention to inflation and the difficult situation facing local municipalities and schools. This position is strongly outcome-based, centering on the negative consequences of the government's policies.