By Plenary Sessions: Luisa Rõivas

The political focus is on maximizing the utilization of the European Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework and on strategic investments. The speaker strongly supports advancing European security (defense, infrastructure) and digital sovereignty (artificial intelligence), stressing that these constitute investments in the future of Estonia and democracy. The political framework is clearly policy- and value-based, urging Estonia to take a leading role.

The political stance centers on monitoring the outcomes and metrics of the expansion of the e-residency program (specifically, cardless e-residency). There is an emphasis on the necessity of understanding how the growth in company formation is derived and how this will be quantified moving forward. This position is primarily policy- and performance-driven, aiming for social connectivity alongside economic gain.

The political position is strongly in favor of increasing defense spending, deeming it the only correct decision given the current security situation. However, the speaker simultaneously expresses concern regarding the historically large state budget deficit and the lack of a plan for achieving long-term fiscal balance. The focus is on policy implementation and long-term planning, rather than value-based debate.

The political focus is centered on providing state budgetary support for major cultural and sporting events, highlighting their socio-economic impact, particularly in rural regions. Equally important are ensuring the sustainability of Estonian film production and securing necessary investments under the new development strategy. This is an outcome-based approach, aiming to maximize the benefits derived from national funding.

The political focus is currently aimed at criticizing the standard of the working environment in the Riigikogu, often referring to it as a kindergarten. The speaker positions themselves as someone elevating this standard, stressing that the happiness and visits of children are more valuable than the happiness of the members of Parliament. This constitutes a value-based framework that calls into question the priorities and behavioral standards of the parliament.

The political position strongly supports state-provided healthcare services (abortion), which are viewed as statesmanlike and correct. The speaker emphasizes that providing this service is necessary because the reasons for abortion are not always straightforward. The position is strongly value-based, drawing on personal experience as a mother of a large family to lend weight to the support for the service. The constitutional obligation to protect the life and health of the pregnant woman is also stressed.

The political focus is on foreign policy, symbolically supporting Israel—a topic considered free of value conflicts. The speaker also expresses regret over the closure of the New York consulate, noting that while the decision saddens him, it is already done. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes procedural correctness and a value-based approach to supporting allies.

The political focus centers on supporting Georgia as a democratic nation and its trajectory towards the European Union. The speaker highlights Estonia's role as a staunch friend of Georgia and supports the draft resolution, which criticizes Georgia's current anti-EU policies. This stance is value-based, underscoring the importance of supporting democracy and the validity of moving in the direction of the European Union.

The political focus is currently on the poor state of the nation's finances, highlighting the budget deficit that has deepened since 2017 and the resulting multiplication of the debt burden. The speaker strongly supports the government's objective to improve the financial situation, viewing it as the only sensible option. This position is clearly results-oriented, focusing on the necessity of setting a balanced budget target and reducing the shortfall.

The political position is firmly oriented toward supporting Ukraine, emphasizing Estonia's role at the forefront and the necessity of significantly increasing Western aid to achieve a quicker victory. Concerns are voiced regarding the future of NATO and the stability of US alliance relations, highlighting Donald Trump’s potentially alliance-threatening views. These stances are strongly value-based and security-oriented.