By Plenary Sessions: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

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.

The speech focuses on specific legislative bills and amendments, including regulations regarding the car tax, parking fines, state fees, and compensation for non-pecuniary damage. It emphasizes the need for constitutional review and inclusive lawmaking. It refers to criticism of lawmaking from the Supreme Court and respected legal experts, and highlights which changes have been adopted or taken up for discussion (e.g., the publication of the 20 largest non-pecuniary damage compensations, issues concerning e-residency state fees). It demonstrates both a proactive and reactive approach, as well as a commitment to improving the quality of lawmaking.

The legislative focus centers on establishing the specific points of the declaration and detailing their implementation; the speaker is initiating a discussion and seeks clarity on exactly how the freezing of funding and the subsequent redirection of resources will operate in practice.

The focus is on reviewing the figures in the budget and the explanatory memorandum, and demanding the submission of financial forecasts. It does not highlight specific legislative initiatives, but emphasizes the need to increase reporting and accountability, plus it dares to ask questions and scrutinize existing figures.

The priority is the separate consideration of the car tax and state fees bill, along with its proposed amendments. Emphasis is placed on the need to adhere to procedural rules and review the explanatory notes. Criticism is raised regarding the referencing of legal analyses (specifically the constitution and applicable EU law), and a recommendation is made to hold separate votes on exemptions. Motions to suspend proceedings and intense debate concerning taxes intended to fulfill the budget are anticipated. Furthermore, proportionality and fairness related to the increase in fines and state fees, as well as the proper execution of procedures, remain central points of focus.

The main focus areas center on the no-confidence procedure and ministerial accountability; emphasis is placed on parliamentary oversight, the transparency of protocols, and procedures for avoiding conflicts of interest; questions are raised and answers are demanded regarding plans, coalitions, and lobbying.