By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets

The political focus is currently aimed at mitigating high energy prices for both consumers and businesses. There is strong support for reducing excise duties (specifically on motor liquefied gas) and adjusting the tax-free compensation rate to boost purchasing power and enhance competitiveness. This approach is policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the improvement of the overall economic situation.

The political focus is currently aimed at the effectiveness of government operations, specifically questioning the Prime Minister regarding the size of the public sector innovation fund and the activities it supports. Furthermore, concerns have been raised regarding ethical issues in healthcare, particularly questioning the media promotion of COVID-19 vaccines. These stances are primarily policy- and value-driven, seeking clarity on both administrative matters and ethical standards.

The politician expresses strong opposition to the EU's mandatory renovation directive, emphasizing the significant financial burden it places on homeowners and the inherent technical risks. He also questions the fairness of introducing the car tax, particularly given the lack of transport alternatives available in rural areas. The underlying political framework is strongly results-oriented, focusing primarily on the negative socio-economic impact of these regulations.

The political position focuses on tax policy and business competitiveness. The speaker strongly supports amending the Income Tax Act to reduce the tax burden on Estonian companies. This stance is clearly policy-driven, emphasizing the economic objective of improving competitiveness.

The political position is strongly oppositional toward the bills initiated by the government, particularly regarding the amendment to the Water Act, which is viewed as serving hidden business interests. The speaker takes a firm stand on the issue of social conflict and symbols, demanding the removal of the Bronze Soldier, as it violates the peace of the gravesite and causes incidents that disrupt public order. The government's actions are framed by suspicion and accusations of corruption, with reference made to the "Stark-Logistics government."

The political stance is sharply critical of the government’s activities, particularly concerning national defense, immigration policy, and demography. Attention is drawn to concerns regarding the defense readiness of Estonian youth, linked to the presence of Ukrainian men of mobilization age residing in Estonia. Furthermore, pointed questions are being raised about the financing and substance of the Ukraine aid package. The overall focus is value-based, stressing national security and control.

The speaker takes a critical stance toward the current regulation concerning the establishment of maternity following a home birth, deeming the DNA-based process overly complicated. The political focus is aimed at ensuring gender equality within population register requirements, drawing attention to the disparity between the differing standards for proving paternity and maternity. This position is values-based, underscoring the natural process of becoming a mother and the necessity of public awareness.

The political position is strongly value-driven, focusing on opposition to amendments to the Family Law (same-sex marriage), which are deemed socially divisive and being pushed through using strong-arm tactics. The stance is sharply opposed to the government’s actions regarding social issues, stressing that the state has no obligation to legalize same-sex marriage. A secondary focus is placed on education policy, particularly the issues surrounding the concentration of Ukrainian youth and rural schools facing the threat of closure.