By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Sõerd

The criticism is aimed at the priorities of the European Union's current budget period, which prioritize climate measures, such as ESG reporting and green awareness training. This is a policy-based opposition that stresses these measures are "of questionable value" and do not address issues of security and innovation.

The opposition comes from colleagues (Diana Ingerainen, Riina Sikkut), who criticize the policy due to the growing deficit (0.7% of GDP) and the lack of economic efficiency, particularly concerning the timing of the dividend payout. The speaker conveys these criticisms neutrally, also highlighting the minister’s responses regarding tax competitiveness and stimulating the economy.

While there is no direct confrontation, the speaker indirectly criticizes the economy's poor performance, specifically pointing to the decline in labor productivity for three consecutive years. The critique is policy-driven and centered on national economic indicators.

The criticism is aimed at the activities of the ministries, specifically their use of incorrect methodology in making budget decisions, and also at the stringent provisions in the government's proposed bill regarding the validity of planning documents. The objection is procedural and substantive, not personal.

No opposing viewpoints or criticism directed at political opponents were presented. The speaker stressed that the committee's decisions regarding placing the draft bill on the agenda and concluding the first reading were based on consensus.