By Plenary Sessions: Alar Laneman

The political position focuses on international security and the fulfillment of allied obligations. The speaker strongly supports increasing Estonia's contribution (up to six military personnel) to the EU military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini, stressing the implementation of the UN arms embargo in Libya within this framework. The position is based on policy and obligations, emphasizing consistency in meeting the commitments stemming from European Union membership.

The political focus is strongly on national defense and security. The representative takes a results-based approach, emphasizing that warfighting capability is more important in a crisis situation than accounting accuracy. He moderately supports the Ministry of Defense's adequate response to the findings of the National Audit Office, but raises a critical strategic question regarding the replacement of American support.

The political stance centers on ensuring clarity regarding the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and internal processes. The speaker is demanding a definitive answer and a clear ruling from the Chair of the session as to whether the incident that occurred in parliament constituted a strike, thereby stressing the importance of procedural accountability. This position is fundamentally procedural and geared toward establishing clarity.

The political focus is on national defense and repelling the existential threat. The speaker strongly supports the decision to permit the use of landmines, justifying it by the necessity for a small state not to forgo any available defense measure. The decision is framed as a logical and necessary component of the government's ongoing efforts to develop national defense, underscoring the seriousness of its defense resolve.

The political focus is directed toward the broader inclusion in national defense, particularly the participation of women. The speaker emphasizes a value-based approach, stressing the need to utilize the potential of all individuals and treating society as a "system of communicating vessels."

The political position strongly supports international involvement, particularly concerning the continuation of military missions (such as EUNAVFOR Med/Irini). The emphasis is placed on a value-based approach: that Estonia must be a subject, not an object, on the global stage, and the concept of isolationism is rejected ("never alone"). Funding defense capabilities and procuring ammunition are considered priorities, thereby dismissing any doubts surrounding these issues. The political framework is heavily oriented toward foreign and defense policy instruments.

The political position focuses on strong support for fulfilling international (EU) allied commitments, contributing to the EUNAVFOR Med/Irini operation to implement the UN arms embargo and prevent human trafficking. This stance is policy-based and emphasizes continuity in Estonia's participation in security operations, despite the reduction in the number of defense personnel.

The political focus is currently centered on the lack of synergy between national defense and regional development. The speaker sharply criticizes decisions made by autonomous sectors where regional aspects have been given insufficient consideration or have been completely ignored. He/She stresses the critical importance of cooperation and synergy for achieving success, especially under constrained circumstances.

The political position heavily emphasizes comprehensive national defense and internal security. The speaker urgently demands that state preparation for war be included in the Ministry of the Interior's action plan to balance the activities related to crisis reserves and population readiness. This is a policy-driven stance, which is based on the forecasts of the Commander of the Defense Forces and aims to correct the policy's focus.

The political focus is firmly on national defense, supporting the continuation of emergency funding injections to rectify previous shortfalls. The speaker acknowledges the comprehensiveness of the presented plan and stresses the paramount importance of defense ( including air defense). Support for the plan is policy- and results-based, evaluating its connection to the present and its ability to anticipate the future.

The political stance focuses on protecting the integrity and freedom of elections, which are considered the foundation of every democratic state. This issue is strongly linked to national defense, as distrust in e-elections is treated as a hybrid warfare threat that could potentially undermine defense readiness. The position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the critical importance of preserving democratic cornerstones.

The political focus is on protecting the Estonian language and culture and ensuring that the interests of the state aren't overshadowed by the minister's personal relationships. A strong, values-based opposition is being mounted against the minister's statements, which suggest a disregard for Estonian language and culture. The question is being raised whether the minister's special affinity for the Russian language is the root cause of the recent problems.

The political position is clearly against the war in Ukraine, supporting both the substance and the necessity of the statement ("the statement itself is necessary, I agree with that"). However, the emphasis is placed on the procedural and value-based framework, raising questions about how the timing of the statement might affect the attitude of the community of believers toward the Estonian state. The speaker is concerned about the unintended social consequences of these political decisions.

The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's actions and justifications. The speaker rejects the rationale for cost-based accounting of state fees and emphasizes a value-based approach to fulfilling commitments, arguing that a promise must always be kept because it is an instrument that unifies society. The policy is strongly value- and results-based, calling into question the government's accountability and credibility.

The political position is strongly opposed to Draft Law 344 (amendments to e-voting), stressing that the purpose of elections must be the clear expression of the will of the citizenry, not mere convenience. This is a value-based approach, where democratic shortcomings are directly linked to economic consequences, such as higher taxes and a lower standard of living. The speaker emphasizes that election security is the responsibility of the state, not the voter.

The political focus is on nationally prioritizing high-performance sport and setting ambitious goals. The speaker indirectly criticizes the current approach, which they believe undervalues elite sport and leaves too much responsibility for it to the sports federations. This stance is strongly value-driven, connecting sport with national pride and the willingness to defend the country.

The political position centers on the urgent necessity of shifting national priorities, placing national defense and security as the absolute top priority due to the existential threat of war. All other major projects, such as the green transition and budget balancing, must temporarily take a backseat so that resources can be redirected toward strengthening defense capabilities. This is a strongly value-driven approach that underscores the existential threat facing the nation.

The most crucial issue is national security and ensuring territorial integrity, which is why the speaker strongly advocates for establishing an independent, militarized border guard. He criticizes the current structure of border defense as fragmented and inadequate, stressing that Estonia's defense must begin right from the very first centimeter. The speaker prioritizes security, demanding that expenditures related to the green transition be postponed in favor of countering the immediate threat. This stance is deeply rooted in policy and values, focusing squarely on the vital interests of the state.

The political focus is heavily centered on national defense and security, stressing the necessity of being prepared for a potential escalation by the Russian Federation within a 2–3 year timeframe. The politician emphasizes the adequacy of defense capabilities, the necessary protection of the populace required to maintain the will to defend, and the availability of sheltering options. Their approach is policy-driven and stresses the urgent resolution of the matter.

The political stance centers on tax policy, specifically the alteration of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. The speaker puts forward a concrete, policy-driven proposal to set the new VAT rate at 19.4%, referencing this as a potential answer to the Riigikogu’s ongoing search for legislative solutions. This position is aimed at providing a specific resolution to the current tax debate.

The political focus is centered on national defense, highlighting the importance of comprehensive defense issues, which encompass non-military aspects as well. The speaker takes a sharply critical stance, judging the opposition's response to be substantively poor and inadequate. The critique targets both the substance of the policy and the quality of the reply.