By Plenary Sessions: Signe Riisalo

The political focus is currently on exemptions for disabled people regarding the introduction of the car tax, stressing that the necessity of the tax itself was real and unavoidable. The speaker strongly defends the policy implementation process, highlighting substantive negotiation and the search for practical solutions. This stance is process-driven and aimed at refuting accusations.

The political focus is on advancing the draft bill concerning end-of-life declarations, emphasizing a thorough engagement process involving 25 stakeholders. The speaker demonstrates a pragmatic attitude by accepting a technical amendment regarding the work ability allowance—one that is procedurally irregular but ensures public benefits—justifying this decision by the approaching summer recess. The overall position is primarily policy- and value-based, centering on dignified departure and social protection.

The political position is pragmatic and procedural, focusing on the expediency of processing the draft legislation. A proposal is being put forward to reject the draft amendment to the Public Health Act because it loses validity before implementation—a purely technical and timing-based justification. Regarding the issue of daylight saving time (clock changing), emphasis is placed on the necessity of public opinion polls and considering the limitations stemming from the European Union directive.