By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets

The speaker details the difficult cooperation with the Reform Party during the previous government. The Social Democrats essentially functioned as internal critics, consistently challenging the data provided by the Ministry of Climate. The working relationship was strained because the Social Democrats failed to receive comprehensive answers and were ultimately forced to demand the involvement of developers.

The style of cooperation is cautiously distinctive, aiming to establish a dialogue with the current minister while setting him apart from previous coalition partners. Overall, the approach is demanding, raising a specific question regarding the feasibility of a salary increase despite the ongoing cuts.

The speaker stressed the necessity of balanced cooperation between employers and trade unions, while simultaneously criticizing the government for upsetting that balance. They pointed to warnings issued by the trade unions, which the government ought to have listened to. There was, however, no direct mention of cross-party cooperation in the speeches.

The speaker’s style is confrontational, posing pointed questions to the minister and demanding explanations regarding the reasons for the bill’s passage. There are no indications of cooperation or willingness to compromise on this matter.

The cooperation style is open to broad-based religious communities, as all proposals from the Council of Churches have been taken into account in the draft, with the exception of those submitted by Orthodox believers subordinate to the Moscow Patriarchate. Cooperation with the Moscow Patriarchate is ruled out due to security considerations, because their goal is to break ties with the Kremlin.

Data regarding cooperation within the Riigikogu is unavailable, but the speaker points to support and a united opposition front involving trade unions, the Chamber of Disabled Persons, and other professional organizations who oppose the draft bill. He/She emphasizes that these organizations represent the people whom the legislative amendment directly affects.