By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets

The central theme revolves around energy policy and security. The speaker strongly challenges the government’s fragmented approach and dismisses the myth that developing nuclear or oil shale energy would somehow be free. They advocate for a combined energy system (keeping oil shale in reserve) and stress that the government’s failure to maintain a holistic vision is a major error that will prove very costly to the economy. The stance taken is firmly rooted in policy and focused on tangible results.

The political stance is strongly pro-culture and opposes the government's austerity measures. The speaker stresses that Estonian culture cannot be put on hold, prioritizing the necessity of raising the wages of cultural workers. This is a value-based position, highlighting the importance of culture over economic productivity and expressing concern about the future strain on the state budget.

The political stance is strongly oppositional to the government's plans regarding labor flexibility and the funding of higher education. The primary objectives are aimed at protecting the financial security of the average family and worker, and ensuring access to lifelong learning. The framework is value-based, highlighting the contradiction between the welfare of the Estonian worker and the state's economic policy goals (the smart economy). The speaker criticizes the government for setting priorities that pull the rug out from under families.

The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's proposed bill regarding the flexibility of employment contracts and wage security. The primary concern highlighted is the potential loss of people's ability to cope and their financial security, which would subsequently impact their creditworthiness and social benefits. This position is clearly value-based, aimed at protecting the social security of workers.

The political focus is strongly directed toward ensuring national security and repelling Russia’s aggressive influence through legislation. The speaker firmly supports the draft bill aimed at severing the ties between the religious organization operating in Estonia and the Kremlin and the Moscow Patriarchate. This position is value-based, emphasizing that religious freedom does not outweigh security concerns; rather, they must be considered concurrently.

The political stance is one of strong opposition to the government's proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, which grant employers the unprecedented right to reduce employees' guaranteed workload and income. The focus is on social justice and ensuring job security for workers, particularly vulnerable groups, and the position is deeply rooted in core values. The speaker stresses that this amendment affects every employee in Estonia working under an employment contract.