By Agendas: Katrin Kuusemäe

The speaker strongly supports the tax system change included in the 2026 budget, which abolishes the "distorted tax system" created by previous parties. Their position is aimed at improving the incomes of diligent working people, emphasizing the policy's effectiveness and the rectification of past mistakes. The political focus is directed at ending the higher taxation of those earning the average wage.

The political position is strictly procedural and neutral, as the speaker is acting as the rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee. He/She is relaying the opposition of the Government of the Republic to the draft bill, which is founded on the socio-economic context and the necessity of internal balance, rather than merely the desire for EU harmonization. His/Her political framework is clearly procedural and policy-driven, avoiding personal value judgments.

The political stance is strictly procedural and neutral, concentrating on relaying the deliberations and decisions of the Constitutional Committee concerning the draft amendment to the Holidays and Commemoration Days Act. This position communicates the government’s conservative opposition, which stems from concerns over the negative economic impact on employers and a resulting decline in production output. The speaker personally avoids taking a position on the merits, stressing that the final decision lies with the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).

The political focus centers on the procedural treatment of the referendum bill and clarifying the obligations tied to the national energy development plan. Although the speaker maintains neutrality in their role as rapporteur, they fundamentally support holding referendums on crucial issues. However, they question the necessity of timing this specific bill before 2026. It is stressed that the government does not have an internationally binding deadline for phasing out oil shale.

Kuusemäe supports the majority stance of the Constitutional Committee to reject the draft resolution concerning the formation of an investigative committee tasked with assessing the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines. His position is heavily procedural, underscoring the existing role of the State Agency of Medicines and the scientific consensus on safety. He voted to reject the draft resolution, joining six other committee members.

The political focus is on the issue of transparency and regulation of the representation expenses of state officials (the Chancellor of Justice and the Prosecutor General), framed by the goal of preventing corruption. The speaker conveys the position of the leading committee, which was aimed at rejecting the draft bill, citing the government's view that the topic should be addressed comprehensively across all relevant legislation. This position is rather procedural and policy-based, emphasizing the need for legislative integrity.

The speaker strongly supports bringing defense industry production to Estonia and directing related procurements toward domestic companies. The political focus is results-based, emphasizing how national defense contributes to the Estonian economy through job creation and taxes. The core theme is linking national defense with economic benefit.

The political position is strongly focused on supporting the alignment of the Work Ability Allowance Act with the Constitution, following the proposal of the Chancellor of Justice. The stance is procedural and centered on the rule of law, emphasizing the consensus support achieved within the Constitutional Committee. Kadri Kuusemäe operates as a supporter and representative of this political direction.

The political position centers on bringing the regulation of the building exclusion zone within the Nature Conservation Act into compliance with the Constitution. The speaker strongly supports the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal, deeming it highly reasonable. In formulating this stance, emphasis is placed on legal analysis and procedural correctness, thereby ensuring it is both policy- and value-based.

The political position centers strongly on national security and foreign policy. The speaker stresses the impact of Russia's aggression and clearly supports NATO enlargement, citing Finland's accession and Sweden's pending membership. The focus of the inquiry is the political evaluation of how these geopolitical changes affect Estonian security in the Baltic Sea.