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The style of cooperation is pragmatic, focusing on making constructive proposals for introducing amendments to the car tax between the two readings. The speaker refers to previous cooperation within the coalition working group, whose proposals were ignored by the then Minister of Finance, Mart Võrklaev. He criticizes the failure to support the proposals due to the coalition's opposition, but is prepared to resolve the shortcomings.

The speaker acts on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction, supporting colleagues' initiatives (such as child benefits, school meals) and offering cooperation to ministers (e.g., to the Ministry of Rural Affairs in introducing regional policy solutions). The speaker stresses the necessity of not dismantling what has functioned effectively, noting an openness to changes, provided they are acceptable in terms of regional policy.

The speaker calls upon the opposition parties (SDE, Center Party, Isamaa) to unite forces ("stand shoulder to shoulder") to solve the country's structural problems. He positions the Social Democrats as an honest and responsible force that did not lie about the state of the country. He emphasizes the need for cooperation in creating an anti-fraud action plan, involving stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.

The speaker is open to cross-party cooperation, offering the minister support and input regarding regional policy. They see opportunities for collaboration in defending the interests of Southeast Estonia (e.g., the Põlva shooting range) and share concerns with representatives from other parties (for example, EKRE's concern about the functioning of the energy system).

The speaker is open to cooperation and compromise regarding amendments to the car tax, for example, supporting the continuation of the proceedings on the Isamaa draft bill in order to register a protest and iron out the flaws. He/She urges colleagues to be more responsible and support the Social Democrats' proposal for implementing a progressive income tax so that the state's needs can be met. He/She references previous collaboration with Tanel Tein in a working group.

The speaker is open to cooperation on issues of national importance, supporting the idea put forth by the expert group on cutting bureaucracy. He proposes the establishment of a national defense expert group, which would also include critical voices (Herem, Salm), emphasizing the need for unity in the defense sector. Furthermore, an interpellation was submitted by four members of the Riigikogu.

The speaker is open to cooperation, especially with the Social Democrats, regarding the introduction of a progressive income tax, and expresses readiness to consider abolishing the car tax if the opposition presents a real and meaningful alternative funding source.