By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets

The main priority is amending the Value Added Tax Act to lower the VAT on basic foodstuffs from 24% to 9%. This applies to root vegetables, vegetables, dairy, meat, grain, and fish products, as well as eggs. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of the bill, offering it as an alternative to the government’s draft state budget. He/She criticizes the Ministry of Finance for the lack of analysis regarding the plans of other countries.

The legislative focus centers on opposing the budget and the associated tax amendments submitted by the government to the Riigikogu. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent to the proposed fiscal policy, which is set to plunge the state budget into a two-billion deficit.

The legislative focus is on opposing the state budget and associated tax laws, particularly those provisions concerning the reduction of revenues and the increase of national debt. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government’s budget plan and proposed tax amendments.

The speaker is primarily an opponent of the government's budget and its tax legislation, specifically the car tax. They advocate for solutions that necessitate amending the state budget and reallocating funds to address the financing issues surrounding school meals and extracurricular activities. Their role is chiefly that of a critic and a proposer of alternative funding sources.