By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

The political position is strongly critical of the Foreign Minister’s previous policy toward Israel, which the speaker believes has led the country astray from its established course and distanced Estonia from its greatest allies (the USA, Israel). At the same time, the foreign policy position regarding the Georgia issue is supported, specifically to prevent falling into the Kremlin’s sphere of influence. The speaker demands a correction of foreign policy so that it is once again aligned with Estonian interests, and emphasizes the value-based framework of this policy (alliance relations, opposition to antisemitism).

The political stance is strongly oppositional to the government's actions, sharply criticizing the unanalyzed budget cuts and the broken promises regarding family policy. The speaker emphasizes the link between legislation and regional policy, prioritizing state credibility and security. The core framework is value-based, focusing on the crisis of trust and the abandonment of the spirit of the constitution.

The political position centers on strong opposition to the rampant growth of bureaucracy within the country and the increasing administrative burden. The speaker emphasizes the need to assess the practicality of transparently monitoring civil servants’ expense reimbursements and the potential additional costs involved, particularly in the context of the state’s current financial constraints, while keeping performance and cost control firmly in focus.

The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the safety and protection of children from criminals, and maintaining the strictness of regulations concerning gender reassignment. The speaker vigorously opposes draft legislation that, in their view, increases risks (such as the employment of pedophiles) or moves significant control away from public scrutiny (transferring authority from the courts to administrative agencies). They emphasize the need to maintain existing strict prohibitions and prevent the easing of social regulations at the ministerial level.

The political position is strongly oriented towards amending the Constitution to restrict the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states in local government elections, citing security concerns. He/She supports the Isamaa party’s proposal to reserve the right to vote in the Constitution exclusively for Estonian citizens, while simultaneously acknowledging the rights of EU citizens under international law. The focus is dual: value-based (security) and policy-based (the content of the Constitution), underscoring the necessity of curbing overzealous politicians during the process of legislative change.

The political focus is heavily centered on demographics and the birth rate crisis, which is treated as a question of the state's sustainability ("in the Estonian language, with Estonian culture, and as a nation"). The speaker is in strong opposition to the policies of the governments led by Kaja Kallas, accusing them of neglecting population issues and reducing subsidies. Additionally, foreign policy decisions concerning the rules-based world order and the sense of security of the Jewish community are criticized. The political framework is value-based and concentrates on the effectiveness of the government's activities.

The political position is strongly focused on expanding the protection of children's rights through the UN Optional Protocol, stressing its necessity in resolving serious cases (such as sexual abuse). The speaker also strongly advocates for supporting demography and birth rates, highlighting previously successful measures. Furthermore, he sharply criticizes the current government's move to liberalize the granting of citizenship to perpetrators of serious crimes, viewing this as motivated by ideological goals and the acquisition of new voters.

The political stance is sharply critical of the government's efforts to downgrade sensitive socio-political decisions (such as the conditions for gender reassignment) from the level of law to the level of regulation, citing concerns over the loss of parliamentary oversight. He also highlights deficiencies in Estonian foreign policy concerning Israel and terrorism (Hezbollah), drawing on an illustrative example from Israel’s northern border. His views are strongly value-based and emphasize procedural control.

The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s foreign policy shift regarding the Israeli-Palestinian issue at the UN, considering it a betrayal of values and a security threat. Furthermore, there is a sharp demand for accountability regarding the losses incurred from Eesti Energia’s derivative transactions, highlighting the lack of responsibility taken by former finance ministers. The policy framework is strongly values-based and centers on the accountability of ministerial actions. The speaker criticizes the government for failing to pursue values-based politics.

The political focus is on ensuring the safety of children and preventing pedophiles from working with them. The speaker is strongly opposed to Bill 427, which replaces a total ban with a mere restriction, arguing that this increases risks and creates security loopholes. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of an independent judiciary and public oversight when evaluating crimes committed against children. The ultimate goal is to halt the legislative process for this bill entirely, given that the risks have not been minimized.