By Agendas: Kersti Sarapuu

The political focus is directed toward regional policy and rural issues, highlighting acute inequality and the exodus of people from rural areas. This stance is strongly results-oriented, demanding concrete measures from the ministry to sustain small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the countryside. The speaker expresses concern regarding heavy burdens and the lack of investment opportunities.

The speaker expresses robust support for the coalition agreement, emphasizing its regional orientation and its focus on areas affected by market failure. The political focus is on concrete measures, such as improving housing accessibility for young families through increasing the state guarantee. His/Her approach is strongly policy- and results-driven, referencing specific clauses and timelines within the agreement.

The political stance centers on the future of the oil shale energy sector, stressing the necessity of balancing high electricity expenses against the reduction of the CO2 footprint and the generation of valuable by-products. The speaker offers moderate support for the continued use of oil shale, contingent upon the implementation of its full technological potential, which, in their view, is self-justifying. The position is heavily rooted in political and economic considerations.

The politician strongly emphasizes the link between sports and youth activity and national security, placing this issue front and center. He sharply criticizes the previous austerity policy, which has resulted in the underfunding of sports. His position is aimed at solving specific funding problems and is primarily results-oriented.

The political focus is aimed at resolving child custody issues, especially concerning cases that have garnered public attention. The stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the need to find a solution that would ensure the peaceful continuation of life for the child and the mother. Furthermore, the position is directed towards the critical evaluation of the Ministry of Justice's activities.

The political focus is on the disparity in Estonia’s holistic development and the uneven distribution of national investments. The speaker adopts a critical position, stressing that Central Estonia has been left playing the role of the stepchild, despite the substantial funds allocated to Ida-Virumaa and Southern Estonia. This stance is outcome-based, focusing specifically on the unfair geographical impact of the government’s policy.

The most crucial issue is the national energy policy, which is widely regarded as fragmented and inefficient. The speaker criticizes the government’s campaign-driven approach (wind farms, gas, nuclear power plant) and calls for holistic solutions and the establishment of a unified energy development plan. The political focus is clearly policy- and results-oriented, while simultaneously expressing strong personal support for the development of nuclear energy.

The political focus is on the draft bill to repeal the motor vehicle tax law. The speaker highlights practical and timing-related issues concerning payment notices that have already been received, signaling concern over the confusion citizens are facing. The stance is policy-driven, demanding clarity regarding the consequences of the potential repeal of the law.

The political stance strongly supports state funding for the construction of the Tallinn Hospital, given that the resources from the European Union structural funds have been lost. This position is aimed at rectifying past failures, emphasizing that the state must now contribute its own resources. The highlighting of lost funds and spiteful decisions points to performance-driven criticism.

The political stance focuses on child protection issues and the practical utility of the international convention. This stance is outcome-oriented, seeking assurance that the legislation will provide a concrete and positive solution to a recognized social problem. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring that the draft law is genuinely beneficial to families requiring assistance.

The political focus centers on securing the status and immunity of Estonian representatives participating in the international mission in Mozambique. The approach is policy-driven, underscoring the necessity of ensuring legal protection within the framework of agreements established between the Government of Mozambique and the European Union.

The political stance is one of strong support for amending the Holidays and Significant Dates Act to include the second day of Easter as a national public holiday. This position is consistent, as the speaker previously introduced the exact same bill while serving as the leader of the Center Faction, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the issue. The focus now is on implementing the policy and overcoming the previous failure, with the speaker expressing hope that this attempt will be more successful.

The political focus centers on the procedural execution of the State Audit Office's auditing, strongly supporting the Finance Committee's consensus proposal to appoint Sirius Audit OÜ as the auditor. This position is geared toward ensuring legislative compliance and quality assurance, highlighting both the cost of the proposal and the auditors' previous experience. This constitutes a policy- and performance-based approach that concentrates on the proper control of state institutions.

The political stance heavily focuses on ensuring the accessibility of social services, particularly addressing the funding of personal support services for children with special needs. The speaker supports parents who are local taxpayers and wish to enter the workforce, highlighting the detrimental impact caused by the lack of these services. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, aiming to find a solution to a systemic funding issue.

The political emphasis is on the efficiency of defense procurements and cost management, which are linked to the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035." The politician directly asks the minister for clarification regarding a statement made on ETV concerning the significant reduction in cost of the 1.6 billion euro ammunition procurement, thereby expressing concern about the effectiveness of national defense. The focus is strongly on performance and financial accountability.

The political stance is moderately skeptical regarding the adoption of nuclear energy, questioning its necessity in Estonia. The speaker highlights the potential of renewable energy (solar and wind) as an alternative, arguing that it could cover all of Estonia's energy needs. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, focusing on the selection of energy sources.

The political focus is on ensuring the accessibility of social services, particularly for parents of children with special needs. This stance is strongly aimed at resolving service deficiencies, emphasizing the need for state supervision over the activities of local governments. This constitutes a results-based approach that stresses the actual implementation of the national strategy.

The political focus is on achieving a major economic development leap, stressing the necessity of utilizing national mineral resources and supporting SME innovation. The speaker adopts a solution-oriented stance, pointing out specific policy hurdles, such as high borrowing costs for businesses in rural areas. These views are strongly aimed at boosting economic productivity through strategic investments and the mitigation of financial barriers.

The political position centers on challenging the justification for the car tax (the motor vehicle tax bill). The speaker calls into question the Finance Minister’s assertion that this is a tax promoting environmental sustainability. The position is critical and directed against the government's policy framework, making it clearly policy- and value-based.

The political position heavily focuses on the shortage of special welfare services mentioned in the minister's report, emphasizing its importance compared to the topics actually covered (life expectancy, accidents, overweight children). The speaker demands a political solution that would guarantee round-the-clock care for children with special needs and the elderly across all Estonian counties. This position is strongly value-driven and centers on the accessibility of services.

The political position is heavily focused on implementing education reforms and solving long-term issues, particularly the shortage of engineering and technical specialists. The speaker emphasizes that these concerns have been recognized for a long time and demands concrete measures from the minister to motivate students to choose fields of study that are more challenging but essential for the state. This position is results-oriented and demands action from the government.

The political focus is on mitigating the economic downturn by resolving the energy crisis. The speaker urgently calls on the government to develop an action plan to ensure a competitive electricity price for businesses through the use of dispatchable capacity. This stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the state's responsibility for long-term supply security. The criticism targets regulatory issues that impede competitiveness.

The political focus is aimed at determining the actual market situation and implementation of the bill's topic (insect-based foods) in Estonia. They are maintaining an information-gathering and fact-based approach, inquiring about the production practices of Estonian businesses and the availability of these products on commercial shelves. The stance is policy- and fact-based, rather than value-based.