By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt

The speaker refers to the Social Democrats' parliamentary group's earlier interpellation, which indicates knowledge or coordination of activities within the opposition. This style of cooperation is aimed at the joint oversight and holding the government accountable for its actions.

The speaker is presenting the amendments put forward by the Social Democratic faction and is seeking coalition support for them. They express a willingness to compromise on the effective date of the amendment (ready to start on September 1st instead of July 1st) to ensure the swift adoption of the social measure.

The style of cooperation is appreciative and constructive, thanking the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and commending the diligent staff, including the judge from Viljandi. The speaker seeks solutions by soliciting the opinion of the representative of the highest judicial authority, which demonstrates an openness to dialogue.

The speaker thanked those who submitted the inquiry and emphasized the role of the Social Democrats in presenting the amendment, citing cross-party cooperation. A willingness to cooperate was demonstrated by offering a compromise regarding the effective date of the support (September 1st), while simultaneously requesting the coalition's support for the amendment.

The speaker is very open to cooperation, emphasizing the need for cross-party consensus ("pulling together") for the swift passage of the bill. He attempts to defuse tensions by claiming that the draft legislation is not an ideological issue.

The speaker is attempting to find ideological common ground with the Reform Party regarding needs-based benefits, suggesting that this stance is acceptable to them from a philosophical standpoint. At the same time, however, he is acting oppositionally, announcing his intention to submit an amendment that counters the government's draft bill. The direct contradiction of the Prime Minister’s opinion clearly demonstrates a lack of cooperation.

The speaker stresses the need for closer cooperation between the ministries (the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Justice), particularly concerning the acquisition of data regarding convicted individuals for employment in the social sector. Reference is also made to cross-factional cooperation in submitting the interpellation (12 Social Democrats).