By Agendas: Marek Reinaas

The political position is strongly right-wing and liberal, supporting the new government's innovative economic policy. The primary focus is on achieving a structural leap in economic development and creating greater added value, stressing that the future of the economy depends on the success of businesses. Staffing decisions are heavily policy- and value-driven, emphasizing innovation and the will to win.

The political focus is currently on implementing the Regulation concerning foreign subsidies that distort the European Union's internal market (654 SE). Support for the draft legislation is strong, highlighting its technical nature and the necessity of designating a national contact point (the Competition Authority) to ensure compliance with EU requirements. The approach is clearly policy- and procedure-based, concentrating on carrying out administrative duties.

The political position heavily focuses on challenging the correctness of the parliament's rules of procedure and the decisions made by the session chair. The speaker sharply criticizes the conduct of a specific deputy (Lauri Läänemets), suspecting that it constituted deliberately poor behavior or "parliamentary bullying." The central focus is on ensuring the internal conduct and procedural integrity of the parliament.

The political position is one of strong support for the amendments to the Competition Act (609 SE), which are framed as protecting the principles of a free market economy and the rule of law. The speaker emphasizes that the law aligns with the liberal and right-wing worldview of Eesti 200, where the priority is the rapid restoration of functioning competition, rather than punitive measures. This stance is strongly value-based, stressing the need to prevent the arbitrary use of power by officials when imposing administrative penalties. The importance of making a decision is also highlighted in order to stop the daily fine currently accruing against the Estonian state.

The political position is strongly geared towards strengthening consumer protection, emphasizing that in the event of a dispute, the trader must prove the consumer's consent to receive an e-invoice. A rapid transition from paper invoices to electronic ones is supported, setting September 1, 2025, as the new effective date. The stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the practical implementation of the legal amendment and the protection of consumer rights.

The political stance is strongly supportive of the draft amendment to the Competition Act, highlighting the exceptional inclusiveness and democratic nature of its proceedings. Emphasis is placed on procedural correctness and the substantive necessity of the draft bill, particularly concerning the improvement of the operational capacity of the Competition Authority. The proposal by the Social Democratic Party faction to replace the draft entirely with the previously withdrawn text was rejected.

The political focus is heavily directed towards boosting the competitiveness and productivity of the Estonian economy, based on the analysis provided by the expert panel (a policy-based approach). It supports active state intervention through strategic investments (SmartCap funds) and economic diplomacy (Team Estonia). It is critical of the previous pension reform, which damaged equity investments, and emphasizes the necessity of addressing the demographic transition.

The most prominent issue is gender representation within the governing bodies of political parties. The speaker adopts a strong, fact-based stance to defend the composition of the Eesti 200 board against criticism, emphasizing that female members outnumber male members. This position is value-driven and aimed at clarifying the facts.

The political focus is on the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act regarding the transition to digital invoicing. The general stance on the bill was supportive, confirmed by the consensus decision to conclude the first reading. Õnne Pillak expressed an ambitious desire to expedite the entry into force of the amendments, proposing an earlier deadline (September 1st). The framing of the bill is clearly policy- and procedure-driven.

The political position concerns the draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act (556 SE), focusing on the accuracy of the costs and figures presented by the opposing side. This stance is strongly fact-based and aimed at correcting the opponent's mathematical errors, emphasizing that numbers "generally do not lie."

The political emphasis is on lowering the price of electricity for Estonian consumers, which is considered the paramount objective of the draft legislation. Support is being given to simplifying regulations and improving the efficiency of auctions in order to secure cheaper energy. Although the bill's objective is strongly supported, procedural shortcomings are acknowledged, indicating a pragmatic and results-oriented approach.

The political position is supportive of the government’s chosen approach concerning the amendments to the Competition Act, stressing that the draft bill is based on legally unambiguous and practically proven solutions. In particular, the decision not to establish a new administrative fine procedure is supported, which, according to the minister, will conserve administrative resources. The overall approach is highly policy- and procedure-centric, focusing on the secure transposition of the directive.

The political stance is strongly in favor of rejecting Bill 578 SE, as it fails to resolve the issues surrounding the provision of taxi services. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing that the problems lie in oversight, not deficiencies in the existing legislation. We support market development where the use of platforms has been widely adopted.

The political focus is currently aimed at implementing the concept of the "Personal State," which is viewed as a sensible integration of legal and digital issues. While the substance is supported, the public's lack of understanding regarding the term is being criticized, prompting demands for a clear and accessible explanation. The emphasis is shifting towards the policy implementation and communication (performance-driven) aspects.

The political focus is results-based, requiring concrete proposals for increasing children's participation in sports and extracurricular activities. There is a strong emphasis on the necessity of eliminating inequality, particularly concerning the "mobility and sports gap," and responsibility is assigned to the Ministry of Education. The stance is heavily directed toward policy implementation and finding concrete solutions.

The political focus has shifted from traditional foreign and security policy toward economic issues. Business diplomacy is considered the most important topic, highlighting its increasing relevance in the current economic climate. The approach is action-based, requiring concrete results from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in finding export markets for Estonian businesses.

The political position is one of strong support for the 2025 state budget, which is viewed as the pivot point balancing security, economic growth, and the streamlining of state finances. The speaker highlights the successful implementation of the Eesti 200 policy (the zero-based budget) and the necessity of realizing the concept of a personalized state and structural reforms in the future. Support for the budget is presented as a crucial step for Estonia’s continued existence and economic advancement.

The political focus is currently on reducing the expense allowances for members of the Riigikogu, which is being treated as a fundamental step toward demonstrating solidarity with society during these difficult times. The speaker strongly supports the draft legislation, although they note that Eesti 200 would have preferred cutting the expense allowances by half, rather than the current one-sixth reduction. This position is value-based, emphasizing concern and responsibility in the context of state budget cuts.

The political position is strongly supportive of implementing the security tax, which is viewed as an unavoidable necessity given the state budget situation. This stance is policy-driven and emphasizes the importance of mathematics and fiscal reality when making decisions. The speaker affirms their voting discipline and the correctness of the political choice.

The political stance is strictly procedural and neutral, as the speaker is acting solely in the capacity of a rapporteur. They emphasize the repeated discussion (the fourth instance) of the draft bill concerning the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs, and bring attention to the primary political issue: identifying sources to offset the budgetary impact. They do not publicly express a personal opinion, underscoring their official capacity.

The political position strongly focuses on maintaining and developing activity-based budgeting, emphasizing its necessity for identifying duplication and finding areas for savings. The speaker firmly supports the core promise of the political party Eesti 200 to implement a zero-based budgeting (ZBB) or comprehensive budget review process. The stance is highly policy-driven, concentrating on improving budgetary methodology and strategic planning.

The political position involves strongly supporting the budget while emphasizing the need to find aibilities in light of the new doctrine and reducing state budget expenditures through targeted cuts and zero-based budgeting. The speaker presents their stance using a results-oriented approach, believing that the budget is correctly oriented toward achieving economic growth and reducing state costs. The position of Eesti 200 is that this balance point has been found, or that they are very close to achieving it.

The most important topic is the ratification of the agreement between Estonia and Qatar on the avoidance of double taxation, which the speaker strongly and consensually supports. The stance is procedural, focusing on the rapid advancement of the draft bill to the final vote, as no amendments were submitted.

The political position is one of clear support for the ratification of the double taxation agreement between Estonia and Qatar (Bill 450 SE). The emphasis lies on procedural efficiency and the substantive preparation of the policy, as evidenced by the comprehensive report provided by the Minister of Finance. Support is strong and consensual, focused on the swift progression of the legislative process.

The political position is primarily procedural and neutral, focusing on the summary of the Finance Committee's discussion concerning the draft legislation to lower the VAT on domestic fruits and vegetables. He/She emphasizes the intellectual substance of the debate and the necessity of considering socio-economic impacts. Although he/she highlights opposing viewpoints, he/she refrains from expressing a personal stance, stating that he/she will keep his/her opinion private.

The speaker strongly endorses the long-term economic plan put forth by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications (Eesti 200), which aims to double Estonia’s economy by 2035. The political focus is results-oriented, underscoring the vital role of competitiveness in achieving this objective. The overall stance is supportive and policy-centric.

The political position is one of strong support for the rapid advancement of the bill (368 SE) concerning the ratification of the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to income taxes. Emphasis has been placed on the efficient and consensual processing of the bill, moving it directly to the final vote. The approach is purely procedural and geared towards policy implementation.

The political position is clearly supportive of ratifying the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Estonia and Pakistan. Although certain issues were raised in the committee (such as the 12.5% withholding rate), the treaty is considered a vital catalyst for boosting trade. This stance is procedural and politically oriented toward approving the international agreement.