By Months: Signe Riisalo

The style of cooperation is very open and consensual, emphasizing that the committee’s decisions were unanimous ("All decisions were consensual"). The speaker expresses a willingness to improve the draft law during the amendment process and acknowledges the government for its long-term planning of resources. They openly agree with the positions held by opposition representatives (such as Helmen Kütt) regarding improvements in the social sphere.

The style of cooperation is open to compromise and emphasizes the need for a broad societal agreement regarding support for families with children, specifically to avoid endless political wrangling. The speaker backs the stance taken by colleagues in other parties (Isamaa, Social Democrats), who are also demanding comprehensive, holistic solutions. The preparation of the action plan promised by the government's Minister of Social Affairs is expected by the spring of 2026.

The style of cooperation is both inclusive and consensual, highlighting that all procedural decisions within the committee were reached by consensus. Twenty-five parties participated in the inclusion process concerning the draft end-of-life declaration, including the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the Chamber of Disabled People. It is emphasized that organizations representing disabled people themselves proposed the methods for car tax relief, demonstrating robust cooperation with stakeholders.

The style of cooperation is procedure-centered and inclusive, emphasizing broad consultation with five key organizations (the Unemployment Insurance Fund, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Central Federation of Trade Unions, etc.). As the commission's new chairman, he organized additional discussions to address the shortcomings of previous engagement efforts. Furthermore, he mentions successful collaboration with the social democrats in implementing the care reform.

The speaker emphasized cooperation and consensus, repeatedly noting that the committee’s decisions (such as appointing a representative or procedural documents for the second reading) were reached by consensus. He supports the minister’s willingness to present the draft legislation to the parliamentary factions and calls for the inclusion of additional target groups in the discussion, such as the Estonian Council of Churches. He also proposed sending the opinion to the Legal Affairs Committee for review, which subsequently provided a supportive position.