By Plenary Sessions: Katrin Kuusemäe

The political position is firmly focused on supporting tax reform within the framework of the 2026 budget. The primary objective is to abolish the previous tax system, which has been described as "crippled," in order to improve the financial well-being of average-wage earners. This stance is results-oriented, emphasizing direct financial benefits for hardworking individuals.

The speaker's position is strictly procedural and neutral, as they are fulfilling the role of rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee, focusing solely on relaying the discussion and the procedural decisions made. They are communicating the stances taken regarding the draft amendments to the Law on Holidays and Significant Dates, where the government adopted a conservative opposition stance, primarily focusing on the economic impacts. Their approach is distinctly procedure-based, carefully avoiding the expression of personal value judgments.

The speaker's political position was primarily procedural, serving as the rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee on the Riigikogu's draft resolution concerning a referendum on electricity generation from oil shale. He stressed that Estonia lacks an internationally binding date for phasing out oil shale and that the national energy development plan is merely a visionary document, not a binding piece of legislation. Although he personally expressed neither support nor opposition, he conveyed the committee's proposal to reject the draft, also referencing the debate regarding the suitability of the referendum's timing (e.g., after 2026).

The issue arose concerning the necessity of establishing a Riigikogu (Parliamentary) investigative committee to assess the risks associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, a proposal which the Constitutional Committee clearly opposed (with 6 votes cast in favor of rejection). His/Her role as rapporteur suggests support for the committee majority's decision, which favors relying on existing supervisory bodies (the Estonian Agency of Medicines). The position is primarily procedural and institutionally based, emphasizing the adequacy of the existing regulatory framework.

The political position is one of moderate opposition to the bill initiated by EKRE concerning the transparency of representation expenses for the Chancellor of Justice and the State Prosecutor General. This opposition is grounded in a procedural and integrity argument: that to effectively prevent corruption, amendments regarding the reimbursement of representation expenses should be implemented comprehensively across all relevant statutes where such compensation is stipulated. The committee represented by the speaker proposed rejecting the draft legislation (5 votes in favor, 4 against).

The political focus is on localizing the defense industry and utilizing the national defense budget to stimulate the Estonian economy. The speaker strongly supports the goal of starting the production of necessary defense industry materials in Estonia, emphasizing its economic value through the creation of jobs and retaining tax revenue within the country.

The political stance focuses on ensuring constitutionality and supporting the proposals made by the Chancellor of Justice when bringing legislation into compliance. He/She supports, based on consensus, proposals concerning both the construction protection zones of the Nature Conservation Act and the Work Ability Allowance Act. His/Her approach is distinctly procedural, grounded in legal analysis, and aimed at streamlining the legislative framework.

The political focus is heavily centered on foreign and security policy, highlighting Russia's aggression as the primary strategic factor. The speaker supports NATO enlargement (Finland's accession, Sweden's anticipated membership) and deems it crucial to evaluate its impact on Estonia's security. This stance is value-based and policy-driven, focusing on strengthening the nation's defense capabilities.