By Plenary Sessions: Anti Allas

The speaker expresses readiness to cooperate, welcoming the principle of the draft bill, but insists on a clear contribution from the ministry regarding the resolution of the financing issue during subsequent readings. This cooperation is conditional and hinges upon the state's willingness to guarantee adequate resources for local authorities.

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The speaker commends colleagues from Eesti 200 for raising the topic early and emphasizes the necessity of strong cooperation between the negotiators and the Riigikogu. Reference is also made to the Social Democrats' proposal concerning regional measures, which demonstrates awareness of cross-party initiatives. A desire is expressed to find partners with similar interests during the EU negotiations.

The speaker referenced successful past cooperation, noting that the project's funding was secured during budget negotiations, either at the request or insistence of the Social Democrats. The current communication style with the Prime Minister is demanding, pushing for accelerated steps to finalize the project, but the speaker also expresses a willingness to find a solution.

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Although he submits the faction's interpellation, he calls for unity and substantive cooperation in solving the problems of the local government revenue base, demanding "fewer words and more deeds." He emphasizes that the solutions (e.g., increasing the equalization fund) are the common wish of four-fifths of the local governments. At the same time, he suggests that several political parties talk about financial autonomy, but they lack the substantive desire to improve the situation.

The speaker refers to the possibility of a compromise in the Riigikogu regarding the shifting of the tax bracket threshold (to 4,000 euros), in order to improve the state budget and assist those in need. The willingness to cooperate is tied to achieving specific fiscal objectives that require a thorough review of every line item.

The speaker emphasizes the Social Democratic faction's readiness to submit amendments between the two readings in order to make the motor vehicle tax fairer and more tolerable. Simultaneously, the coalition is criticized for its previous failure to heed the proposals made by members of the coalition's working group during the establishment of the car tax.