By Plenary Sessions: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

For me, the conflict between the car tax and the Constitution is the central issue. I support the Center Party’s stance that the car tax increases the overall tax burden and is therefore unconstitutional; I demand either amendments or the complete repeal of the car tax. Although the Riigikogu supported this position, no actual change has been implemented, highlighting the need for further action. I am prepared to use all legal remedies available, including appealing to the Supreme Court, and I am awaiting a new or revised draft bill from the Ministry of Finance.

Oppositional and focused on maintaining strong engagement. The first section of the speech emphasizes taking responsibility for the finance minister's conduct and demands a substantive response; the criticism is aimed at the government and the Reform Party. The second speech is critical of the government's tax policy, highlighting the link between people's livelihood and national security; it is clearly opposed to making the tax hikes permanent.

The main focus is reducing bureaucracy and improving competitiveness. He points out that the environmental requirements imposed under the European Union’s green policy disproportionately burden small farmers, and it is necessary to negotiate and take measures to mitigate their impact. This approach is policy-based and solution-oriented, with an emphasis on improving the functioning of the economic environment through dialogue.

The speaker focuses on ensuring transparency and data accuracy concerning the private forest union's proposal and the logging of protected forest habitats. He/She is critical of the figures, emphasizing that the size of the available yield must be specified and realistic data presented. The stance is directed more towards justifying the data and demanding accountability, rather than making a specific statement either supporting or prohibiting logging.

The most characteristic feature is the support shown to the opposition regarding the funding of Rail Baltic and the general austerity policy. The speaker is critical of the government's plans, stressing that increasing costs at the expense of taxpayers while simultaneously needing to finance major investments is devastating. He/She emphasizes the need for risk analysis and cooperation assessments, and has somewhat more forcefully directed attention to the actual cost and benefit of the projects. The framing is more policy-making oriented (focusing on the efficiency and transparency of state expenditures) rather than being based on aid or teamwork.

A critical stance toward current decision-makers and the risks of green politics. It highlights the dangers of corruption in the context of climate corruption and the need for transparency in voting procedures. The speaker references the Center Party's shift in position and stresses that their own crucial proposal may not receive support from other parties today, indicating a political struggle and, above all, a demand for accountability and transparency.

The opposition maintains a stance critical of the government, specifically targeting its tax policy, social guarantees, and oversight mechanisms. It demands accountability and transparency, and has called for the government's resignation due to unauthorized financial and communication directives. The opposition places the livelihood and security of the people at the core of its focus, stressing that the legislature must implement significant reforms and control.

The main topics are the application of the provision concerning the liability of a legal entity in the context of the Pihlakodu case, and the strengthening of victim protection. The speaker has a strong, reform-oriented tone; he emphasizes that the legislator's goal was to create a precedent and the possibility of expanding case law, and that acceptance by the prosecution must not become an obstacle. He stresses the need for consensus and transparency, including the requirement to register lobby meetings.

The Centre Party representative has presented a strong opposition stance: the coalition’s policies are attacked, and the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democrats are vocally criticized. Tax policy (VAT, income tax, excise duties) is central, and reversing these changes or opposing their progression is presented as the plan to improve residents’ livelihoods. This text emphasizes the confrontation of hypocrisy and the necessity of taking responsibility; themes of corruption and state transparency are also highlighted.

The most crucial issues are guaranteeing the functionality of the special anti-corruption commission and revealing the accountability of political parties. The current position is highly critical of the coalition and the Social Democrats, emphasizing the necessity for transparent oversight. In Estonia, the prevailing approach is policy-based and performance-centric, giving significant importance to organizing public sessions and systematic monitoring. Within the context of relations with the Southern coalition, efforts are being made to highlight corruption and poor governance, and to honestly evaluate the government's performance.

The speaker emphasizes the independence of officials from political influence and stresses that salary increases for civil servants should not be a means of securing political loyalty. He/She criticizes the minister's statement, which links the salary issue to the shortcomings of liberalism and democracy, and warns of the risk that such rhetoric could endanger the fundamental principles of democracy. The speaker emphasizes that officials must also be independent of the politics of the Reform Party, maintaining a position of neutrality and the defense of constitutional values. The overall direction is institutional integrity and the avoidance of political manipulation; non-partisan and, above all, value-based.

The thrust of the debate is centered on strong opposition and the advancement of an operational rule of law. The representative criticizes the Social Democrats' draft bill, which seeks to transform the Competition Authority into a punitive body and establish a separate administrative procedure, viewing this as a clear threat to the constitutional separation of powers. He/she advocates for the proper transposition of the European directive within misdemeanor proceedings, stressing that this approach is standard practice and fully compliant with the principles of the rule of law. Nevertheless, the representative is prepared to acknowledge the necessity of improving the draft bill and moving the process forward in the Riigikogu (Parliament), provided it does not infringe upon fundamental rights. The likely political image is one of centrism and value-based governance, though critical attention remains focused on the opposition and the administrative solutions proposed by the government.