By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

The political position strongly centers on the principles of public transport financing, advocating for the necessity of passenger contributions and completely opposing free transport funded entirely by the taxpayer. The speaker views the revenue sharing matrix for ticket sales as a matter of principle, demanding that the funds remain within the region where they were generated. This position is deeply rooted in policy and underscores the importance of regional financial equity.

The political focus is heavily centered on mitigating regional disparities and guaranteeing the quality of essential services, particularly in rural and sparsely populated regions. The speaker views data connectivity as an essential service and harshly criticizes the government for failing to impose quality assurance obligations on market participants during the frequency tenders for rural areas. Furthermore, preventative social policy is highlighted, specifically by linking physical activity to addressing mental health issues.

The political stance is strongly critical of the government’s budgetary and fiscal policies, highlighting structural issues such as dependence on investment subsidies and the deficit. The opposition is particularly fierce regarding the failure to allocate the full revenue (85 million) from the motor vehicle tax to road infrastructure, which, in their view, is being treated like a "neglected stepchild." The focus is rather policy- and results-driven, demanding clear plans for achieving independence from subsidies by 2028.