By Agendas: Mihkel Lees

The political focus, in the context of the 2026 state budget, is centered on ensuring sufficient funding for civil defense and internal security. The speaker notes with concern that these areas have been overshadowed by military national defense, and raises a question regarding the government's capability to secure the necessary resources. The stance is moderately supportive of the faster advancement of civil defense, while simultaneously remaining policy- and results-based.

The political position is one of strong support for the draft Civil Crisis and National Defense Act, underscoring the necessity of a comprehensive and clear crisis preparedness system. The focus is placed on effectiveness and systemic reform designed to ensure faster response times and stronger defense capabilities, drawing upon recent international crisis experiences. The political framework is distinctly policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the establishment of clarity within command structures and assigned tasks.

The political position is strongly procedural and defensive, focusing on ensuring the stability of the session's agenda. The faction consistently opposes the opposition's proposals to change the agenda. The strongest political stance is the defense of the security tax bill, emphasizing its importance for Estonian security.

The political stance is cautious and Eurocentric, emphasizing the need to adhere to European Union directives and reach a common pan-European solution for abolishing daylight saving time. The preference is not to "jump the gun" with a Riigikogu decision, but rather wait for a common EU decision, although the negative impact of DST on health is acknowledged. The stance is strongly based on policy and procedure, emphasizing the importance of the functioning of the internal market.

The speaker moderately supports the bill under consideration, referring to it as "a perfectly nice bill." The political focus is results-driven, emphasizing the need to cut down on bureaucracy and promote environmentally sustainable solutions within the minister's portfolio. The stance is forward-looking, seeking new initiatives.

The speaker’s primary focus is the low physical activity levels among children and youth, which is viewed as a significant social and public health challenge. The political direction involves strong support for coordinated, large-scale government actions aimed at boosting physical activity and promoting the joy of movement. This constitutes a policy- and value-driven approach that underscores the importance of good health.

The speaker takes seriously the safeguarding of people's health but opposes the view that wind turbines have a proven long-term negative health impact. This stance is strongly policy- and evidence-based, relying on scientific research compiled by the Health Board. The speaker calls into question the claims underlying the draft bill, citing the lack of a scientific connection.

The political stance is one of strong support for the amendments to the Family Benefits Act, which introduce a new child's survivor's benefit. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of increasing families' sense of security and reducing social inequality. The speaker represents the assessment of the Reform Party faction, viewing this as a highly necessary and just step.

The political position is moderately opposed to the draft resolution (543 OE) concerning the formation of the Riigikogu's investigative committee. The core issue is procedural, stressing that the seven questions raised in the document should be answered by existing Riigikogu committees or law enforcement agencies. This stance is driven more by procedural efficiency than by a value-based framework.

The political stance strongly supports the draft amendment to the Product Conformity Act (Bill 533 SE), emphasizing the necessity of aligning domestic law with the European Union’s General Product Safety Regulation. This position is policy-driven, focusing on the modernization of regulatory frameworks and ensuring the fair and transparent remuneration of accreditation fees.

The political focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Product Conformity Act, emphasizing the technical and consumer protection aspects associated with it. There is support for moving forward with the bill, highlighting the necessity of improving cybersecurity (e.g., unique passwords for household appliances) and protecting consumers from risks related to goods ordered from third countries. The overall direction is policy- and regulation-driven.

The political position is one of strong support for the amendment to the Social Welfare Act (508 SE), which concerns the single pensioner allowance. This stance is results-oriented, emphasizing the government's achievements in raising pensions and improving the accessibility of the care reform. The speaker actively defends the bill, arguing that it will not worsen the situation of pensioners living alone in their own homes.

The speaker, speaking on behalf of the Reform Party faction, strongly supports the amendment to the Social Welfare Act (508 SE), which eliminates the single pensioner benefit intended for pensioners residing in care homes. This stance is driven by the policy need to identify areas for reduction during a challenging period and achieve budgetary savings of 1.3–1.5 million euros. He/She stresses that while making cuts in the social sphere is difficult, the target group will not face serious financial hardship due to this change.

Political activity is focused on managing the parliament’s rules of procedure and strategic time planning. The speakers represent the Reform Party parliamentary group and are utilizing procedural tools, requesting a ten-minute recess before the vote. This position is strongly procedure-based, with the aim of allowing the parliamentary group to consult before the crucial vote on the motion to suspend proceedings.

The political position is defined by the taking of the oath of office by a member of the Riigikogu, which constitutes a constitutional and value-based activity. The speaker expresses a strong and unwavering commitment to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional order. This is a formal and obligation-driven stance that emphasizes loyalty to the state.