By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder

The political stance is one of strong opposition to the proposed amendment to the Land Tax Act, which grants local municipalities complete discretion in setting the tax rate. This opposition is framed in terms of economic damage (amounting to hundreds of millions) and a violation of the principle of legal certainty. The speaker is defending the interests of landowners, businesses, and farmers against the expected manifold increase in the tax burden.

The political focus is currently centered on the critical state of the nation's finances and budget balance, with accusations leveled against the government for continuing its deceitful policies. The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's plan to abolish the so-called 'non-existent tax hump,' deeming it unreasonable and detrimental during an economic crisis. The overall framing aims to criticize the government's operational inefficiency and its profound lack of statesmanship. This political position is defined by a strong demand that the government admit its error and immediately halt the legislative process for the bill.

The politician is vehemently opposed to the proposed bill, which seeks to regulate denunciation, emphasizing its negative impact on societal morality and Estonia's historical memory. This position is motivated by both value-based arguments (historical trauma) and practical concerns (the growth of bureaucracy). He stresses that the Estonian state and its people absolutely do not need such legislation in the current climate.

The speaker's primary political position is a strong, value-driven demand to suspend the voting rights of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus in local elections, viewing this as a critical national security matter. They criticize the government for lacking the political will necessary to address security concerns, especially given the situation where Russia has declared a "holy war" against the West. This stance is clearly aimed at mitigating security risks and upholding the value of Estonian citizenship.

The speaker's political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the ruling coalition's procedural breaches (the "violent" bundling of amendments) and issues concerning internal security (the voting rights of third-country nationals). The restriction of voting rights is presented as an essential internal security measure during wartime, emphasizing its existential importance. Furthermore, there is strong opposition to the law enabling anonymous denunciation, which is framed ideologically as the "law destroying social morality."

The most prominent topic is internal security and the suspension of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, a measure that is strongly supported. The government is sharply criticized for failing to deliver the promised sense of security and for lacking political will. This stance is primarily directed against the government's inaction and inefficiency.

The political position is strongly opposed to the government-initiated draft amendment to the election law, arguing that it fails to address issues of electoral integrity and proportionality and will only erode public trust. Criticism is also leveled at tax policy, stressing that, contrary to the misleading assertions made by the Reform Party representative, the upcoming income tax change will actually increase the tax burden for everyone. The framing of this position is primarily policy-driven and value-based, focusing on constitutional mandates and the principle of electoral uniformity.

The politician's position is strongly opposed to tax increases, particularly the sweet drink tax, which he describes as a "tax war" waged against citizens and businesses. His stance is heavily procedurally driven, emphasizing the lack of good legislative practice and scientific grounding, and asserting that the true objectives are purely financial. Furthermore, he supports a firm political position against Russian influence and the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia.