By Plenary Sessions: Heljo Pikhof

A strong backlash is aimed at the Reform Party and the Prime Minister’s party regarding their failure to fulfill the election promise to abolish kindergarten fees at the national level. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, casting doubt on the government’s ability to plan for fixed costs. Furthermore, critics challenge the position that falling victim to fraud is merely an individual’s own problem.

The opposition's position is aimed directly against the policies of the minister and their government, particularly concerning security and the prison service. The criticism is intense, accusing the minister of evading questions, lying, and showing a disregard for core values. The speaker also points out that the minister is twisting the words of a former politician (Riina Sikkut) to justify their own stance.

The primary opponent is the Reform Party, which is sharply criticized for political hypocrisy and duplicity concerning the abolition of kindergarten fees in Tallinn and Tartu. Criticism is also aimed at the Reform Party’s handling of tax policy, particularly the sequence of seeking funding sources ("making the decision first and only then starting to look for ways to cover the costs"). The intensity of the attacks is high, suggesting a lack of political impediments for the opposing side in Tartu.

The main confrontation is directed at the minister and the government, who are responsible for transposing the Competition Directive. The criticism is harsh, focusing on political accountability and the inadequacy of the legislation, culminating in a direct demand for resignation should Estonia be forced to pay a fine due to the flawed law.

Direct political confrontation is not voiced, but local governments are indirectly criticized for failing to take the initiative in regulating micro-mobility devices. The criticism targets their inaction and the existing regulatory loophole.