By Agendas: Maido Ruusmann

The main focus is on implementing the country's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," specifically within the fields of regional policy and agriculture. A specific interest relates to increasing the funding directed toward border areas under the new European Union programming period.

The legislative focus is on defending the draft motor vehicle tax, emphasizing the concessions and investments secured through the coalition agreement. The speaker positions themselves as a proponent of the existing tax structure, which offers relief to car owners by investing in road infrastructure.

The legislative focus centers on the proposed amendments to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (Bill 667 SE), specifically those relating to the greenhouse gas emissions trading system. The speaker's role involves questioning the impact of the draft legislation and seeking clarification to properly evaluate its merit.

Supports robustly the agreements concerning infrastructure investments, such as the allocation of 70 million in additional funds to roads, financed by the car tax. Important priorities are the continuation of 2+2 road construction, the paving of gravel roads, and improving the availability of housing in the regions, including enhancing capital accessibility and continuing the reconstruction of apartment buildings.

The focus is on legislative and government policies that should stimulate investment and entrepreneurship regionally. Specific bills are not mentioned, but the need for intervention by the central government and the Riigikogu is emphasized to support regional development.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at launching new special programs specifically for Southeast Estonia, given that conventional measures are proving ineffective. Furthermore, structural changes are being proposed for consideration regarding the rules for distributing EU subsidies, specifically by dividing Estonia into multiple regions.

The legislative focus is directed toward obtaining an analysis of regional policy and government recommendations from the Bank of Estonia. The speaker is an advocate who demands that the regional dimension of existing policies be taken into account to prevent the increase of inequality.

The legislative focus is on the draft legislation amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE), the purpose of which is to increase the autonomy of local governments. The speaker is a strong proponent of this important and necessary change and seeks to ensure a clear understanding of this objective within the Riigikogu.

The legislative focus is aimed at expanding the government's action plan and finding comprehensive solutions to the issue of regional development. Specific draft laws are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is on broader political action.