By Plenary Sessions: Priit Sibul

The speaker adopts a position highly critical of the government and the Minister of the Interior, centering on themes of security and the state's overall capacity. He calls the government’s priorities into question, citing the treatment of churchgoers as a security threat—while a state traitor released on bail is allowed to vote in local elections—as a clear example of the Estonian state’s impotence. The political framework is value-based and performance-auditing, requiring transparency in budgetary choices.

The political focus is centered on scrutinizing budget details and the fairness of investments, emphasizing the critical need for transparency. The speaker criticizes the government's decision to fund the construction of the Võru shooting range while simultaneously leaving the Põlva shooting range unfunded, despite it having awaited investment for decades. This stance is strongly aimed at improving the transparency of the government's actions and priorities.

The political stance centers on a critical assessment of the proposed alcohol excise tax hike, casting doubt on both the projected revenue increase and the stated objective of harm reduction. Specific concerns are raised about tax revenue shifting to Latvia and the competitive threat posed by Finland. This position is strongly focused on policy efficacy, demanding that the government provide evidence-based analysis regarding the risks associated with cross-border trade.

The political stance is one of strong opposition to the government’s austerity plans, particularly the lowering of the parental benefit ceiling and the sharp increase in healthcare co-payments (from 5 euros to 20 euros). The government is criticized for political inconsistency, given that they had previously rigidly opposed these very same measures. Although the speaker himself does not always consider need-based benefits reasonable, he uses their absence in the draft legislation to highlight the hollowness of the government's previous rhetoric.

The political focus is directed towards administrative matters within the healthcare sector and the operational efficiency of state institutions. Specific emphasis is placed on clarifying the delegation of implementation activities between the ministry and the Health Board, as well as addressing the failed procurement of the information system for the North Estonian Regional Hospital (PERH). The scrutiny is largely procedural and results-oriented, demanding accountability and explanations from the minister.