By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

The criticism is aimed at the current legal framework, which allows the state to cause significant legal interference during the planning procedure, while enabling private owners to avoid initiating a new detailed plan. The criticism also indirectly targets the Riigikogu’s earlier decision not to proceed with the draft bill, and the committee, which failed to reach a firm consensus on the necessity of the legislative amendment. The criticism is directed at procedures and policy.

The opposition is aimed at local school boards and municipalities that are proposing the creation of exceptions which undermine the national rule for transitioning to Estonian-language instruction. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the dangers of inconsistency.

The primary criticism is aimed at the government/minister, who is accused of assisting regions only when it serves the realization of state interests, rather than fulfilling local needs. The criticism is both procedural and political, focusing on the lack of dialogue and centralized decision-making processes.

Criticism is aimed at the government and the agencies implementing regulations (such as the Labour Inspectorate) for imposing restrictions that impede the creation of a revenue base. This opposition is policy-driven, emphasizing that excessive regulation and sanctions damage small businesses and force them to look for foreign labor.

The primary opposition is directed against the government’s proposed car tax bill, criticizing it as a politically unjust and irresponsible measure that ignores the realities of rural areas. The criticism is substantive and intense, with compromise ruled out, and promises made to fight against the adoption of the law.

The criticism targets the sluggishness and inefficiency of the state planning processes, which has caused confusion among local municipalities and residents. It is noted that judicial intervention at the Supreme Court level has become commonplace, indicating a need to review these processes.