Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

This statement represents the opposition's stance on the supplementary budget and the coalition's economic policy. It emphasizes that the proposed cuts to social welfare, special care, and child-related services are insufficiently justified, noting the absence of a clear strategic economic vision. The opposition demands measures that stimulate economic growth and proposes alternative funding solutions (such as a windfall tax on banks' excess profits and reducing bureaucracy), while criticizing the government's reliance on short-term fixes. The core emphasis must be on the strategic steering of economic policy, rather than temporary cuts.

The text heavily focuses on the budget and social sector financing, referring to specific figures (over 2,000 people, specifically 2,027 individuals, in the special care queue; the loss of 30 million euros in tax revenue due to the supplementary budget; a 5.3% budget deficit). It relies on statutory budget elements and tax and economic concepts, including criticism and alternatives (the tax on banks' excess profits). It presents descriptions of economic risks and impacts related to investments and growth potential.

A speech delivered on the spot, critical, and strongly emotionally charged. It utilizes questions and extended lists to illustrate the missing strategy, along with sharp personal references (Kaja Kallas, Tiit Riisalo) and allusions to the actions of other political parties. The language used is highly attention-grabbing and, at times, employs a blog-like, yet fact-based, argumentation style, incorporating popular observations and original personal content.

Demonstrates a high level of cooperation and activity in plenary sessions; references multiple speeches delivered during the same session (14.06.2024), and utilizes references to information hours and interpellations. Exhibits consistent focus on the budgetary process and responds swiftly to the assertions made by other participants, citing the comments of co-rapporteurs and colleagues.

Clearly oppositional: The criticism centers on supplementary budget cuts in the social sector and a fundamentally flawed approach to budget preparation. He/She accuses the government of lacking strategic planning and details how the cuts could affect vulnerable groups and economic growth. While acknowledging that some coalition members supported the budget, he/she strongly emphasizes their objections and calls for sweeping, broad-based change.

Although critical, he/she has demonstrated a willingness to cooperate: pointing to the actions of opposition partners (the Social Democrats' support for the supplementary budget during the second and third readings) and attempting to use interpellations and parliamentary mechanisms to criticize the government. He/She acknowledges a certain element of coalition partnership, but maintains selective and sporadic criticism of the coalition, alongside presenting alternative solutions.

At the national level, the focus is primarily on reviewing budget and tax amendments; Tallinn is mentioned as an example where cuts in the social sector were implemented, but the main focus remains on the nationwide level and fiscal policy.

Critiques the government's economic approach, stressing that cuts and tax increases harm the economy and fail to deliver meaningful growth. Recommends pro-growth measures and alternative financing methods (such as a windfall profit tax on banks and reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy). Seeks solutions that would balance state revenues and expenditures without adversely affecting vulnerable populations, and underscores the necessity of preparing a budget with a strategic, long-term perspective.

The focus is on social welfare and vulnerable groups: It is emphasized that special care services, child rehabilitation, victim support services, and counseling services for perpetrators of violence have been cut, resulting in significantly extended and deeply concerning waiting lists. The main emphasis is on protecting and promoting social services and ensuring underlying well-being, with the aim of preventing the growth of social problems and the subsequent increase in social expenditure.

Priorities for parliamentary activity: critical assessment of the supplementary budget and discussion of budget extensions; emphasizes the need for long-term, strategic budget planning and the use of interpellations directed at the Minister of Economic Affairs. It highlights that the budget is not merely an Excel spreadsheet, focusing instead on promoting economic growth and investments through thorough and reasonable funding, rather than through short-term cuts.