By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop

The political focus is directed towards the implementation of the policy and its fundamental principles, specifically concerning the organization of pharmaceutical procurement. The speaker adopts a questioning and policy-driven approach, emphasizing the necessity of relying on the tested practices and experiences of other nations, particularly neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania). This stance is characterized by the desire to ensure that political decisions are evidence-based.

The political position strongly supports the adoption of the Basic Education Act, emphasizing its crucial role in guaranteeing quality education and facilitating the transition to Estonian-language instruction. This position is value-based, focusing on the welfare of children, equal opportunities, and the sustainable development of Estonia. The speaker stresses that regarding the transition to Estonian-language education, "There is no turning back."

The political focus is on the repeated submission of the draft bill to amend the Citizenship Act. The speaker adopts a moderately critical and procedural stance, demanding clarification as to why the current bill differs from previous versions submitted during the same legislative session. The framing is clearly policy- and procedure-driven, focusing on the efficiency of legislative work.

Strong support for the draft Preschool Education Act, emphasizing its necessity for improving quality, transitioning to Estonian-language education, and integrating childcare into a unified education system. The political position is clearly policy- and value-driven, linking the success of early childhood education to Estonia’s PISA results and highlighting the Reform Party’s satisfaction with the law’s adoption. The most sensitive issue is safeguarding the principle of equality against discrimination based on language.