By Months: Katrin Kuusemäe

The political stance is firmly focused on supporting the 2026 budget, particularly regarding the abolition of the previously unjust tax system. The focus is results-oriented, highlighting a specific financial benefit (approximately 1,800 euros) for teachers, rescue workers, and other hardworking individuals. The speaker opposes any further increase in taxation for those earning the average wage.

The speaker's position is strictly procedural and neutral, focusing on relaying the decisions and discussions of the Constitutional Committee regarding the draft amendments to the Law on Holidays and Significant Dates. They are conveying the government's opposition, which is grounded in economic impact (a decrease in production volume, extra costs for employers) and the necessity of comprehensively streamlining the holiday system. The speaker maintains a strict boundary between personal opinion and the role of the committee rapporteur.

The central topic is the organization of a referendum concerning the cessation of electricity production from oil shale. While officially neutral as the rapporteur, he/she supports the Constitutional Committee’s proposal to reject the bill, citing questions about the necessity and timing of the vote. He/She stresses that the government has not made binding decisions regarding the dates for phasing out oil shale energy, meaning this is more of a procedural issue and a question of policy timing.

Kuusemäe took a clear stance, supporting the Constitutional Committee's proposal to reject the bill initiated by EKRE regarding the formation of an inquiry commission tasked with assessing the risks associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. His position is oriented toward trusting institutions (the State Agency of Medicines) and avoiding the duplication of parliamentary oversight. He voted for the rejection of the bill, which demonstrates strong opposition to the initiative.

The political focus is directed towards preventing corruption and increasing the transparency of public officials' representation expenses, which was addressed through a bill initiated by EKRE. The speaker presented the position of the Constitutional Committee, which proposed rejecting the bill. He emphasized the Government's position that, for the purpose of combating corruption, changes should be made comprehensively across all laws, and not just in selected statutes.

The political priority is directing defense industry procurements to Estonia to support the local economy and employment. This is a strongly policy- and results-driven position that emphasizes retaining taxpayer money—derived from taxes allocated to national defense—within the Estonian economy. This stance supports the goal of expanding the Estonian defense industry.

The political position centers on guaranteeing constitutional conformity within existing legislation, strongly supporting the Chancellor of Justice's proposals concerning regulations on nature conservation and work ability benefits. Their approach is procedural and grounded in legal analysis, emphasizing the reasonableness and juridical accuracy of the statutes. They act as an advocate for institutional propriety.

The political focus is heavily centered on security and foreign policy, particularly NATO expansion in the context of Russian aggression. The speaker clearly supports Finland joining and Sweden's imminent acceptance, viewing this as having a positive effect on Estonia's security. This stance is value-driven, emphasizing the strengthening of collective defense.