By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt

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The main legislative priority is increasing the funding for special welfare services by 40% in the upcoming fiscal year to prevent a crisis in service provision and eliminate the growing waiting list. The speaker hopes that a swift solution to this problem will be found during the budget proceedings. Also in focus is ensuring a pay raise for workers in the social sector.

The legislative focus is currently on rapidly adjusting tax policy to mitigate the effects of rising food prices. The speaker asks directly whether the Riigikogu and the Government should reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) or abstain from increasing income and VAT rates, thereby demonstrating an interest in initiating fiscal policy.

The legislative focus is aimed at identifying and correcting administrative errors in the social sector, based on an analysis of submissions made to the Chancellor of Justice. The objective is to ensure that officials review potential flaws in the organization of welfare services, which may indicate the need for strengthening legislation or oversight.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at the budget process for the coming year and the identification of political priorities within the social sphere. The speaker is taking the lead as the initiator, repeatedly raising questions regarding the minister's budget proposal.

The primary legislative focus is aimed at state budget negotiations to secure specific funding and an action plan, channeled through the Minister of Regional Affairs, for the viability of life outside urban areas. Specific draft legislation or amendments were not mentioned.

The main legislative priorities are initiating a draft decision of the Riigikogu to raise the subsistence minimum to 300 euros, and exercising parliamentary oversight to resolve the special welfare crisis through an interpellation. The Speaker is taking the role of initiator and leader in addressing social issues.