By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk

The speaker is strongly oppositional, centering their focus on institutional integrity and national security. They oppose Customs Law Draft 515 (specifically the increase in penalty rates and the granting of special powers to the MTA) and demand the revocation of voting rights for Russian citizens in local government elections and the removal of the Bronze Soldier monument. The criticism targets the government's half-measures and the lack of transparency in the budget process, and is fundamentally driven by policy and values.

The political position centers on the critical review of legislation, especially regarding the burdens imposed on businesses and punitive policy. It opposes the mandatory sustainability report, viewing it as an additional burden, and calls into question the unusually steep increases in fine rates. The stance is primarily policy-based and directed at scrutinizing the justification of government decisions.

The political position is vehemently opposed (absolutely against) the government’s plan to bring foreign prisoners to Estonia, viewing it as the exploitation of Estonia by stronger European countries. This stance is powerfully critical of the government’s actions, drawing attention to the paradox of closing schools while simultaneously maintaining prison facilities. The speaker criticizes the government’s policy as short-sighted and "hype-driven."

The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's incompetence and procedural errors. The main issues are the illogical distribution of ministerial jurisdictions and the questionable selection of data underlying the tax increases. Criticism is directed at the government's actions and performance, utilizing the framework of administrative errors.

The political position is strongly opposed to excise duty increases, particularly concerning fuel and alcohol, stressing that these will lead to a loss of tax revenue and cause consumption to shift to neighboring countries. The speaker prefers funding the state budget through economic performance, criticizing the government's new ideological direction, which focuses on reducing consumption. He views excise hikes as a historically failed policy, a mistake that has been repeated previously.

There is strong opposition to the government's austerity policy, particularly in the social sphere, where critics emphasize that the cuts are disproportionate to the actual needs of the people requiring assistance. The political stance is critical and results-oriented, accusing the ministry of having tunnel vision and failing to work for the public good. The primary concerns are the extended processing times for social services and the reduction of social benefits, both of which are undermining public security and confidence.

The most salient issue is the protection of children from convicted sexual offenders, concerning which a strong, value-based opposition is adopted. The political stance is that the draft law—which would allow the Social Insurance Board to assess the right of convicted individuals to work with children—must be immediately discontinued. This position is framed by plain common sense and moral conviction.

The political focus is sharply directed at the problems of the demographic crisis and uncontrolled immigration, alongside the rising costs of specialized welfare services and the low wages paid to care workers. The speaker criticizes the government for lacking a comprehensive strategy, stressing that no one in the country is looking at the "big picture" anymore. The positions expressed are strongly critical and geared toward finding solutions to these problems.

The political focus is heavily centered on prioritizing the construction of four-lane roads, linking this directly to traffic safety and economic stimulus. The speaker voices strong opposition to implementing a car tax, arguing that it will age the vehicle fleet and worsen road safety. He stresses that road construction is vital for maintaining the economy's lifeblood, thereby highlighting the government's lack of action and clear priorities.