Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The Center Party’s platform centers on maintaining and increasing social expenditures, specifically guaranteeing support for families with children, free kindergarten access, and other social services, both within Tallinn and nationwide. They level strong criticism against the government and the Social Democratic League, stressing that in earlier periods, family support and free services were either eliminated or severely cut. The party positions itself as ready to restore and expand these programs. Their messaging is policy- and value-driven, focusing on the well-being of children and families and reducing regional disparities.

Demonstrates knowledge of fiscal and social policy: mentions support for large families, tax policy (complaint regarding the car tax), criticism of tax increases, and various cost summaries related to different budgets. Relies on concrete examples (€2.4 million for planting trees; €674 per tree) and describes solutions offered by the cooperating party (free kindergarten, school lunch, public transport). Highlights practical awareness and arguments substantiated by specific figures.

A critical and confrontational tone, combined with an emotional charge ("an allergy to this"); it utilizes accusations, irony, and personal references directed at the opposition. The speech is primarily argumentative and fact-based, but includes humorous or irony-driven moments (e.g., "a tree for every child"). The thematic and political style is dynamic, showing a strong differentiation from the confrontation.

The presence at the event is marked by intensive participation in the joint session: two speeches given on the same day (11.06.2025), and ongoing debate contributes to the broader discussion. This represents rapid and continuous communication in a second, government-related dialogue, while also highlighting experience gained from Tallinn city politics. It references actions taken in the past and upcoming changes planned for the future.

The text is highly critical of both the government and the opposition (particularly the Social Democratic Party), focusing on the potential rejection of initiatives and the ensuing ideological debate. This atmosphere is shaped by the reversal of previous decisions and the impact of tax policy and the cost of living on families. At the same time, it stresses that the Centre Party is ready and capable of taking the lead in expanding free kindergarten and other social benefits and implementing these measures nationwide.

The statement demonstrates readiness for cooperation with future governments and coalitions, emphasizing that the Centre Party is capable of and prepared to ensure free kindergarten both in Tallinn and nationwide, should they come to power. Although critical of the current coalition, the party also highlights past cooperation with the Reform Party and Eesti 200, indicating the necessity of continuing collaboration in the future to implement the promised programs.

The focus is largely on Tallinn (Tallinn’s budget, free kindergarten within the city, and programs aimed at the municipality). While the situation of families in rural areas and broader national ambitions are also mentioned, the central attention remains fixed on Tallinn, local expenditures, and priority centers.

It supports social spending (free kindergarten, school lunches, free public transport, and support for children with special needs) and stresses the need for broader state-level funding to guarantee these services. It criticizes tax hikes and theories that fail to support families' ability to cope financially. The stated priority during the economic crisis is social stability and reducing inequality, and it is emphasized that these expenditures represent an investment in a child's future.

Key themes include: family support, free preschool, school meals, free public transportation, children with special needs, and the promotion of equality and child well-being. The platform broadly supports social protection and the improvement of children's rights and family living conditions. Furthermore, it is critical of any cuts or ideological opposition that might jeopardize the sustainability of these services.

The speech focuses on the supplementary budget bill (651 SE) and related budgetary amendments; it stresses that the current vote and amendments are subject to change and demonstrates a readiness to implement an increase in social spending. Guinness’s central objective is to ensure free kindergarten and other social benefits at the national level, and to outline steps for making these programs permanent in the future.