By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

The primary topics are the protection of religious freedom through amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act, and enhancing the transparency and clarity of the state budget. Efforts are underway to prevent a divide between different sectors, and the necessity of public debate and explanations concerning ministerial draft bills is being stressed. The anticipated approach combines political and value-based principles with the duty to ensure public oversight, coupled with a critical stance toward the practices of undue haste and cabinet secrecy. Support is focused on collaboration with others, and Lauri Läänemets is cited as a role model for improving discussion and introducing topics in the Riigikogu before rapid decisions are finalized.

He is critical of the coalition government and emphasizes the decline in trust toward both the Riigikogu and the government. He views the coalition’s decisions, including tax increases, as the main reason for the decrease in public confidence. He stresses the need to increase accountability and transparency and restore trust, rather than merely focusing on political control. The framing is primarily centered on outcomes and accountability.

As a representative of the Centre Party faction, he/she stresses the adoption of the bank tax and opposition to the increase of consumption taxes. He/She considers the bank tax more suitable on the level of natural solidarity and critically scrutinizes the government's tax system, which he/she deems harmful to low-income earners. He/She emphasizes the financial stability of the populace and simultaneously calls upon all Riigikogu members to vote in favor of the bill, thereby demonstrating a strong and concrete, yet non-radical, position in the field of taxation.

The representative focuses on the transparency of the care reform's funding and ensuring the capacity of local governments; emphasizing the need to receive answers from the minister and engage in constructive dialogue. He/She does not express absolute opposition to the reform, but highlights questions regarding the funding of additional obligations and the need for inherent oversight of the Riigikogu's work and public trust. He/She stresses that trust in the Riigikogu is vital and calls for solutions achieved through cooperation and clear communication.

The main issues are the financing of national security and the advocacy of tax policy. Criticism is voiced regarding the coalition's tax policy, along with a preference for utilizing alternative solutions (such as a bank tax) instead of increasing the consumption tax. Also present is a strong, though not extreme, theme concerning remembrance and human rights—specifically, in the context of the 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars, emphasis has been placed on recognizing the historical tragedy and standing up for these communities. Secondly, emphasis is placed on reasonably limiting the burdens placed on the populace and maintaining fundamental responsibility in matters of taxation.

The most prominent topics are fraudulent calls and national security, as well as concerns regarding tax policy and the economy. He/She is in the opposition and criticizes the coalition's tax policy (the bank tax, progressive income tax), arguing that the government is unable to implement his/her ideology. He/She stresses accountability to the entire coalition and the necessity of maintaining ideological clarity—or otherwise leaving the government.

The Centre Party faction opposes the draft bill, stressing that the hike in petrol excise duty and the new car tax will primarily burden households, particularly those in rural areas. They are demanding the bill be rejected, arguing that the true objective is not to curb consumption but merely to boost state budget revenue. This strong opposition utilizes critical, fact-based rhetoric, which is characteristic of the party.

The opposition's stance on the government's draft bill; it stresses that the bill is the result of undue haste and inadequate analysis, and demands a clear debate and a proper impact assessment. It represents a principled objection and seeks to prevent budget-damaging measures from being implemented without comprehensive review, framing the issue as a problematic blending of poorly formulated policy areas.

The speaker is critical of the government's agricultural and economic policies, highlighting concerns about the diminishing role of the state and stressing the need for a clear vision and concrete solutions. He emphasizes that the interests of food producers and farmers must be considered, noting that within the context of the European Union, the unequal distribution of subsidies and the improvement of competitiveness are crucial issues. He is strongly pro-agriculture and underscores the necessity of state intervention and a strategic plan, particularly during this period of tax increases. The objective is to ensure the sustainability of agriculture and the competitiveness of domestic food production.

The central theme revolves around Telia’s financial conduct and its investment strategies. The speaker is critical of Telia’s profit margins and the current low level of investment, questioning whether the funds are actually being reinvested. This highlights the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability. While the political stance is critical, it does not propose specific state-level solutions; instead, the focus remains on overseeing public interest and monitoring how the company utilizes its capital.