By Plenary Sessions: Maido Ruusmann

The political focus is aimed at reducing regional inequality and solving the problem of Southeast Estonia's lag, which is viewed as "a truly dire situation." This stance strongly supports investments directed toward border areas, especially given the geopolitical risks. The framing is policy-based, emphasizing the need to find solutions despite the difficult state budget situation.

The political focus is on fiscal policy, particularly the necessity of the car tax to cover state expenditures, while simultaneously acknowledging the burden it imposes. The speaker defends the coalition's positions, emphasizing the easing of the tax burden for families with children and the allocation of tax revenue towards roads. Also crucial is a clear assessment of whether international changes (the quota system) will be beneficial or detrimental to Estonia.

The political position strongly favors infrastructure development, viewing it as the economy's lifeblood and the primary driver of regional vitality. It strongly supports the recent agreement regarding the car tax/annual fee, which will secure an additional 70 million euros for road maintenance and development. The approach is policy-driven and results-oriented, emphasizing Estonia's progress and an optimistic future. It considers the development of both road and rail connections crucial, including the completion of Rail Baltic.

The political focus centers on economic growth and its regional distribution, which is regarded as the most critical issue for national development. The speaker voiced strong concerns regarding the unequal allocation of investments and business activity, citing this as the primary driver behind the depopulation of these regions. The discussion employs a results-based approach, emphasizing the necessity of improving the central government’s operational effectiveness.

The political focus is on regional inequality, particularly the economic underdevelopment of Southeast Estonia. The speaker strongly demands the establishment of a special program for Southeast Estonia, arguing that conventional measures have failed to solve the region's problems. This position is strongly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing that inequality is linked to both economic issues and security risks.

The primary concern is regional inequality and the wealth gap affecting Southeast Estonia. The political stance is focused on actively implementing regional policy to ensure that the economic recovery is distributed evenly across all areas. This position is policy-driven, underscoring the necessity of preventing inequality from widening.

The political stance is unequivocally supportive of increasing the autonomy of local governments in shaping their revenue base, deeming this change "very important and necessary." The focus is policy-driven, highlighting the significance of decentralization and local decision-making authority. The speaker clearly differentiates the granting of autonomy from obligatory tax hikes.

The political stance centers on a deep concern regarding regional inequality in Estonia, which is directly linked to economic and educational disparities. The speaker calls for a comprehensive and broad-based approach from the government, one that extends beyond narrow educational policy. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of systemic change.