Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The presenter concentrates on state budget transparency and anti-corruption measures, stressing the need to monitor the financing of large-scale projects such as Rail Baltica and Via Baltica. They are critical of the insufficient clarity surrounding the utilization of tax revenue and excise duties, arguing that this income should be channeled into road infrastructure. The presenter raises specific questions and calls on the relevant officials to clarify how these funds are actually being spent. This position is defined by an approach focused on improving the quality of policy and governance, rather than being tied to a strong political party grouping.

It emphasizes the use of data and fact-based discussion (in Latvia, 13% versus 88% internet access, citing LSM.lv), and addresses the prevention of corruption risks in the context of major projects (Rail Baltica, Via Baltica) and financing through European Union funds. It demonstrates knowledge regarding road financing, maintenance, and reporting, and stresses the necessity of transparency and oversight.

A constructive and inquisitive tone, utilizing precise examples and eliminating baseless accusations. Direct questions are posed (e.g., requests for clarification 13% vs 88%, backlog inquiries), and statements are tied to facts. The style is formal, focusing on evidence and advancing the discussion.

The speech reflects active participation in plenary sessions: several interpellation questions were submitted during the same day, it emphasizes that the interpellations are older than a year, and mentions today's meeting of the special committee against corruption; it refers to the role of regular oversight and scrutiny.

The text is highly critical of the government’s budget and financing policies, highlighting the lack of transparency and the failure to account for the allocation of funds. It demands clarity, specifically that revenue be directed straight into road infrastructure. It lays out strong political criticism concerning budget organization and stresses the need for accountability and oversight, though it stops short of presenting a specific opposition solely as a standalone program.

Demonstrates readiness for cooperation and engagement: refers to stakeholder proposals and expresses the desire for these to be reflected in the budget, emphasizes early risk prevention; mentions cooperation with the Special Anti-Corruption Committee and other parties.

The focus is national, but the context is international/region-wide: it mentions Latvian data for context and addresses major projects (Rail Baltica, Via Baltica) concerning regional and European Union funding and their impact on Estonian infrastructure.

The text emphasizes clear revenue distribution and funding transparency: it demands that revenue collected from excise duties and the car tax be channeled directly into road infrastructure, noting that the allocation of these funds is currently under critical scrutiny. It expresses concern over the ambiguity and lack of clarity regarding the use of the money, and stresses the vital need for funding continuity and rigorous control.

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Legislative attention focuses on accelerating the procedures for interpellations and ensuring they reach the agenda, budget transparency, and monitoring the funding directed towards road infrastructure. There is no reference to specific legislative bills, but the need for better accountability is emphasized.