By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on criticizing the inaction of both the Minister of Education and the government concerning teachers' pay and the ongoing staff shortage, labeling the 17-euro salary hike as ridiculous. The speaker stresses the government's failure to either resolve these issues or engage in negotiations. Furthermore, they oppose new consumption taxes (such as the sugar tax), instead proposing alternative revenue streams (a bank tax and a digital tax).

The most prominent issues are the pay raises for internal security personnel (police officers, rescue workers, and border guards) and the reduction of the state budget deficit. The political stance is strongly supportive of these raises, linking them to solidarity and a fair tax system. Concerns are being raised in the context of budget shortfalls and cuts, which calls the government's promises into question.

The speaker strongly opposes the government's tax reform, which involves abolishing the tax kink and subjecting pensions to income tax. The core stance is that this is an expensive fixation of the Reform Party, which is irresponsible during an economic recession and fleeces pensioners. The position is strongly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the high price tag of the reform (half a billion) and its illogical nature. The preferred solution is postponing the abolition of the tax kink to avoid new taxes and save money.

The speaker strongly opposes the government’s plan to eliminate unemployment benefits in order to balance the budget, stressing that this would leave job seekers without replacement income. The political stance is focused on preserving the social safety net and preventing additional strain on local governments and the subsistence benefit budget. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, prioritizing social justice over fiscal austerity.

The political stance centers on strong opposition to the proposed plans to freeze pension indexation, which are viewed as extremely alarming. The speaker highlights the current government’s (the Reform Party and the Social Democrats) failure to deliver on election promises concerning the taxation of the average pension and achieving the promised amounts (1000 or 1200 euros). The overall focus is on evaluating the government's performance and accountability regarding its actions and the fulfillment of its pledges (performance-driven).

The political stance heavily centers on the availability of kindergarten spots and the issue of parental choice, casting doubt on whether the new system (finding a spot within two months) is superior to the previous practice. It is stressed that while the local municipality might secure a place, it may not be situated in a location convenient for the parents. This position is focused on policy effectiveness and maintains a moderately critical tone.

The political position is strongly oppositional, particularly regarding the bill restricting electoral rights, which is considered incorrect both formally (unconstitutional) and substantively. Criticism is also directed at the Prime Minister's handling of the bank tax issue, where private agreements were prioritized over parliamentary debate, referencing the Lithuanian analogue. The speaker emphasizes a value-based approach, placing constitutionality and integration first.

The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's economic policy, highlighting the dire state of the Estonian economy (the only European country where the economy is not growing) and high inflation. The focus is on the operational inefficiency of the government and its inability to solve deep structural problems, demanding a concrete action plan from the government to reverse the situation. The position is heavily results-oriented, concentrating on the criticism of negative economic indicators.

The speaker is politically opposed to the government’s actions, accusing them of exerting political pressure on officials and experts, particularly concerning the Estonia extension project. He sharply criticizes the coalition for breaking its promises regarding teachers’ salaries, deeming the proposed pay raise to be an act of ridicule and harassment. His positions are strongly procedural and results-based, emphasizing the government’s failure to fulfill its commitments.

Strong opposition to the Minister of Education's actions culminated in the support of a motion of no confidence, emphasizing the ministry's administrative incapacity and systemic failures. The primary focus is on the results-based assessment of the government's performance, particularly concerning the delays in teachers' salary payments and the chaotic organization of the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The speaker demands that the minister take responsibility for the problems that have emerged.

The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on questioning the motives behind the government’s policies (specifically the sugar tax) and criticizing the procedural decisions made by the Riigikogu (Parliament). The main issues are tax policy and the timing of the processing of the bill related to the Orthodox Church, which is viewed as disrespectful toward religious holidays. The speaker questions whether the purpose of the taxes is genuine policy (i.e., promoting health) or simply patching holes in the budget.