By Plenary Sessions: Riina Sikkut

The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's budget choices, criticizing the chronic underfunding of special needs care and the cuts made to nature education. It is stressed that the government fails to address social problems within the state budget framework and is making choices that exacerbate regional inequality. The underlying political framework is value-driven, underscoring the necessity of valuing both the wages of social workers and the comprehensive education of children.

The political focus is on amending the presidential election law, specifically restoring the proportions of the Electoral College to those preceding the administrative reform. The speaker strongly supports greater representation for rural areas in the Electoral College, considering this fair because investments tend to concentrate in urban areas. This stance is procedural and politically pragmatic, emphasizing the need to improve the accompanying legal amendments. Support is also given to the earlier and public introduction of candidates in the Riigikogu chamber.

The political position is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, criticizing it for shortsightedness and irresponsibility, especially concerning tax cuts financed by borrowed money and the breaking of promises regarding tax stability. It emphasizes the necessity of restoring trust in political institutions through dignified conduct and maintaining a long-term perspective. The speaker advocates for the sustainability of state finances and budgetary discipline.

The political position is strongly opposed to the government's 2026 state budget, which is characterized as deception, utter confusion, and political short-sightedness. The main concerns are the rapid increase in national debt, an unprecedented budget deficit, and social injustice, which is evident in the preferential treatment given to the wealthiest. This stance is firmly based on values and results, criticizing the lack of accountability and the disregard for true statesmanship. On behalf of the Social Democrats, a motion is proposed to reject the budget during its first reading.

The political position is highly critical of the government's budget strategy, highlighting the growth of the structural deficit and the inability to adequately improve the fiscal position. The primary concern relates to the unlikelihood of achieving the required €1–1.5 billion improvement in the fiscal position post-2030, especially given the public's aversion to tax hikes. The position is strongly policy- and results-driven, calling into question the credibility of the government's long-term planning.

The political focus is on mitigating educational inequality stemming from socio-economic background. The speaker strongly advocates for a proactive role for the state, demanding free school meals and additional support for schools serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on the need to avoid a "vicious cycle" that results in the closure of neighborhood schools. The political framework is heavily value- and policy-driven, centered on equal opportunities.