By Years: Maris Lauri

The speaker emphasizes consensus decisions within the committee and maintains close cooperation with experts and state authorities (e.g., RAB, AKI) to guarantee the legal accuracy of the draft legislation. While open to the views of interest groups, he remains strict in adhering to procedural standards, rejecting any amendments that do not align with the bill's intended purpose. He recognizes that the decisions made by a coalition government are necessarily compromises.

It emphasizes the necessity of compromise and cooperation, both within the coalition and across Parliament more broadly, especially concerning budget and security matters. It notes that decisions in the Finance Committee are often reached by consensus. However, the willingness to cooperate is limited when fundamental issues related to fiscal discipline or security are involved, demanding accountability from all parties.