By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance toward the government's fiscal and social policies. He objects to the increase in fines, excise duties, and new taxes (such as the car tax and sugar tax), and sharply criticizes the reduction of benefits for large families and the taxation of the average pension. The political narrative focuses on the government's broken promises and the erosion of public trust.

The speaker strongly opposes the proposed registration fee law, questioning both its compliance with European legislation and the necessity of its swift implementation. As an alternative fiscal solution, they propose abandoning the Reform Party's idea to eliminate the 'tax hump.' This stance is heavily policy- and budget-driven, focusing on securing state revenue.

The politician is vehemently opposed to the further simplification of e-voting and the implementation of mobile voting (m-voting), stressing their inherent insecurity and the way they undermine the electoral process. He also sharply criticizes the coalition’s move to change the Riigikogu’s rules of procedure, viewing this as restricting the opposition’s rights and potentially a hallmark of dictatorship. His positions are primarily value- and procedure-based, focusing on democratic principles and reliability. As the Center Party faction, they do not support the bill currently under discussion.

The most striking topic is the rhetoric surrounding national defense and its effect on society. The speaker strongly opposes Prime Minister Kaja Kallas’ fear-mongering approach, which predicts a Russian attack in the coming years. They advocate for rational and objective communication that focuses on concrete preparedness rather than generating panic. This stance is deeply value-based, stressing the necessity of avoiding panic and preserving societal rationality.

The political position is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government's inaction during economically difficult times, especially regarding support for the culture and sports sectors. The speaker demands solutions from the state and concrete investments in major sports facilities, emphasizing the prioritization of sports over cultural objects. They specifically oppose the freezing of wage increases for coaches, cultural workers, as well as police officers and rescue workers, deeming this action destabilizing.

The political stance focuses on strong opposition to education policy, particularly the C1 language requirements, which are leading to experienced specialists leaving and a decline in the quality of education. Criticism is aimed at the policy's effectiveness, stressing that qualified educators are being replaced by just anyone. The government is also criticized for its inability to ensure the timely payment of salary supplements to teachers in Ida-Virumaa.

The political position is strongly focused on supporting teachers and criticizing the government's inaction. While the draft bill is supported, the proposed gross salary supplement of 17 euros and the three-month delay in its implementation are considered state mockery and utterly shameful. The focus remains on the government's capacity to fulfill promises and resolve crises, highlighting that teachers' pay does not match their enormous workload.

The speaker's political stance is one of strong opposition to the government's tax policy, particularly the introduction of new taxes (such as the sugar tax and the car tax) and the raising of existing taxes, arguing that this significantly increases the tax burden on the populace. Furthermore, the coalition is sharply criticized for its failure to deliver on election promises regarding pensions, with the focus being placed squarely on the effectiveness of the government's actions. Opposition to restricting the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections is also a key element of their platform.

The main viewpoint is strong opposition to the government’s actions, which is framed by a loss of trust and the breaking of promises. The speaker emphasizes that the government has created a situation where the people of Estonia no longer trust the state, citing the failure to raise teachers’ salaries as an example. The political focus is directed toward holding the government accountable for social policy and budgetary decisions that impact teachers, large families, and pensioners.