Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The main political platform focuses on improving the livelihoods of pensioners and criticizing the government’s tax policy. The speaker is strongly in opposition, arguing that tax hikes and spending cuts reduce pensioners’ incomes and deepen inequality. They emphasize that the priority must be ensuring fair and timely support for pensioners, coupled with humane policy; they propose investments in IT development as a solution to the problem of pension payouts. This platform is strongly rooted in values and service provision, and the criticism is primarily aimed at the government.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the organization of pension payments and the role of information systems; they point out that the fifth day of the month falling on a weekend introduces additional uncertainty, and that payments have frequently been delayed or missed recently during the current government's term. The speaker mentions the necessity of IT developments to ensure pensions are received on time. They highlight the impact of tax changes (VAT, income tax, car tax) and refer to the Estonian Institute of Economic Research regarding inequality based on their assessments. This demonstrates competence in economics and social policy concerning these issues.

The speaking style is combative, rapid, and emotional. The speaker employs real-life examples ('pensioners who are starving') and uses rhetoric characterized by exclamations and irony. Visual imagery, such as the 'Excel spreadsheet,' is used to represent the assessment of human value. The tone is critical, and the climactic points are 'please find your humanity' and 'don't let this pass by.'

The appearances occurred on May 5, 2025, during which the speaker submitted multiple inquiries concerning the financial well-being of pensioners. The focus was repeatedly placed on pensioners, indicating a series of dense speeches delivered throughout a single day. The text refers to a regular parliamentary discussion and the demand for concrete action. All speeches were delivered on the same day, concentrating on a unified subject area.

The primary critics are the governing coalition (the Reform Party, Estonia 200, and the Social Democrats) and the Tallinn city government. The criticism is highly charged and judgmental, focusing on issues related to tax hikes and corruption. The speaker accuses the coalition of overestimating the public and stresses that the proposed tax cuts specifically target VAT on foodstuffs and pensioners. A strong oppositional tone, coupled with demands for transparency and accountability, forms the overall narrative.

Although the speaker is primarily critical, they point to the need for transparency, a special anti-corruption committee, and opening up discussions. Extensive cooperation is not directly described, but responsibility and the need for cross-partisan accountability are emphasized. The rhetoric of “we discuss together” is used, alongside proposals for involving special committees.

The national focus centers on the livelihood of pensioners and the broader implications of tax and social policy. Decisions made by the Tallinn city government, such as the elimination of food parcel quotas, are cited as an exception, illustrating the region's influence. National issues are connected to local decisions, with examples being provided using Tallinn as the primary case study.

The economic policy approach opposes tax hikes and stresses the need to protect pensioners' incomes; it criticizes the impact of rising prices and inflation on low-income groups. It advocates that resources should be channeled into social transfers and IT investments to guarantee the timely disbursement of pensions, rather than relying on further efficiency cuts. These recommendations are grounded in improving the population's standard of living and reducing inequality.

The central theme is the poverty of pensioners and the difficulties they face making ends meet; the inadequate conditions in the lives of individual pensioners, and the disappearance of food aid packages in the city of Tallinn. Emphasis is placed on humanity, inequality, and the need to help hungry pensioners improve their standard of living. The social responsibility of cities and the state is highlighted.

Legislative priorities encompass the accuracy and timeliness of pension disbursements (facilitated by IT developments), the alleviation of social hardship, and the strengthening of anti-corruption oversight. The speaker is presenting in the form of a parliamentary query, symbolizing the necessity of improving the lives of pensioners through new legislation and proposed amendments. He emphasizes the importance of holding discussions with the special anti-corruption commission and increasing transparency.