By Months: Lauri Läänemets

In the current context, the style is confrontational and demanding. Reference is made to the previous coalition experience (2023) to highlight the disregard for the Social Democrats' positions concerning the abolition of the tax bulge and the car tax, which demonstrates a lack of confidence in the government. There is no mention of current cooperation or willingness to compromise.

Demonstrates a readiness for cooperation with the Centre Party, particularly on the issue of progressive income tax, emphasizing that this is only feasible through a joint decision made by the two parties. It recalls and highlights the Social Democrats' previous regional policy achievements (e.g., the Robin Hood mechanism, the rental housing program) in earlier governments. Generally, this readiness for cooperation is conditional and directed toward left-wing partners.

The speaker, operating in opposition, offers social-democratic solutions (e.g., abolishing kindergarten fees nationwide) and calls for support for equitable amendments. They seek common ground regarding investments in education but remain uncompromising toward the government on economic and legislative matters. They aim to expose the coalition's internal contradictions and decisions made under pressure.

The speaker points to previous collaboration with the Reform Party and Isamaa in the previous government (pension increases, regional policy proposals), stressing the Social Democrats’ crucial role in securing positive results. In the current climate, the style of cooperation is adversarial; they are submitting their own bills and demanding that the government adopt plans developed by the SDE, such as regional industrial policy and civil protection measures.

The speaker emphasizes the need for cooperation and consultation with labor market stakeholders (trade unions), noting that the government has ignored this. He refers to the Social Democrats' previous role in government, where they defended workers. Regarding security, he offers the government assistance by submitting the SDE draft bill on civil defense, aiming to expedite the legislative process.

[He/She] stresses the Social Democrats' independent, argument-based decision-making process, rejecting attempts by other parties to exert influence and offers of "sweeteners." In the election of the Parliament's leadership, he/she puts forward Tanel Kiik as a candidate for Deputy Speaker, emphasizing the necessity of a fresh perspective and balance.