By Agendas: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi

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The political stance places a strong emphasis on the efficiency and accountability of administrative processes. The speaker highlights the speed that is crucial for developers and demands that the bill designate a responsible party to prevent inter-agency blame-shifting. This position is clearly results-based and aimed at improving regulatory action, supporting the use of punitive measures (fine rates) to achieve stated goals.

The political emphasis is currently on the draft bill amending the Accounting Act (600 SE), which aims to cut down on bureaucracy. The speaker strongly supports postponing the mandatory sustainability reporting obligations for two years, deeming the current bureaucracy "pointless." This stance is clearly centered on easing regulation and implementing policy.

The most crucial issue is the swift processing of the draft amendment to the Accounting Act (600 SE) aimed at reducing bureaucracy. The speaker strongly supports moving ahead with the procedure to ensure legal clarity for businesses as quickly as possible. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on accelerating the legislative process.

The political focus is centered on the implementation of criminal policy, particularly the complexity inherent in preventing juvenile delinquency. The speaker stresses the need to strengthen activities at the local level, while acknowledging that prevention work is a complex and systemic task. The framework is policy- and results-based, focusing on the effectiveness of implementing existing strategies.

The political focus is directed toward energy policy and achieving energy neutrality, which is being treated as a nationally important issue. The speaker raises a question regarding the role of nuclear power plants in producing zero-emission energy, thereby casting doubt on the presenter’s claims about the impossibility of achieving long-term energy neutrality. The intervention is inquisitive and centers on the technical details of the policy (emissions, storage).

The political focus is on the amendment to the Health Services Organization Act concerning a patient’s end-of-life declaration of will. The speaker supports the direction of the draft bill but strongly emphasizes the need to resolve practical and ethical issues. Emphasis is placed on awareness work and the psychological preparation of healthcare professionals, which demonstrates a policy- and value-based approach.

The speaker is strongly focused on the implementation of sports policy, stressing the necessity of systematic support for junior athletes. He highlights the discrepancy between the relative ease of qualifying for elite sports and the lack of essential support available to young athletes during their developmental path. This stance is policy- and results-driven, seeking solutions for the obstacles encountered along the developmental journey.

The political focus is on improving children's physical and mental health and prioritizing physical activity within the education system. Both speakers criticize the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM) for its inability to ensure adequate time for physical activity in schools, emphasizing that this is a strategic question regarding the nation's vitality and future. The standpoints are strongly value-based (health, national survival) and demand a rapid change in policy.

The speaker strongly supports the further processing of the government-initiated draft legislation (515 SE) amending the Customs Act. The political stance is procedure-centric, emphasizing the swift and consensual adoption of the bill. This strong support stems from the fact that all procedural decisions were made unanimously, and members of the Riigikogu submitted no amendments.

The speaker strongly supports the draft amendment to the Customs Act (515 SE), emphasizing the necessity of harmonizing the Estonian customs system with the European Union's unified system. The political direction is focused on raising the fine rates imposed for violations, in order to increase the discretion of the Tax and Customs Board regarding companies engaged in international trade. The support is policy- and procedure-centric, focusing on the swift advancement of the bill.

The political focus is value-based, stressing responsibility toward future generations and highlighting the issue of children's rights. The speaker raises the question of restricting freedom of choice in children’s institutions (specifically, the ban on sugary drinks), contrasting the knowledge held by adults with the rights of the children themselves. The position taken is moderately supportive of children's rights, but seeks clarity regarding the boundaries of those rights within the context of institutional decision-making.

The political focus is directed towards the problems of financial bureaucracy, particularly the complexity involved in opening accounts for foreign investors. The speaker adopts a critical stance regarding the functionality of the current system, emphasizing that excessive bureaucracy is hindering investment in Estonia. This position is strongly results-oriented, contrasting official promises with the actual practice on the ground.

The most crucial issue is Estonia’s competitiveness and the attraction of foreign investment. The political stance is critical of the current situation, arguing that the promised speed and simplicity of the e-state do not match reality, thus underscoring the need for improved performance. This position is strongly results-oriented and centered on enhancing the economic environment.

The central issue is the reorganization of national sports funding, channeling money to county sports associations in order to improve children's health metrics and achieve the objectives of the "Estonia 2035" strategy. There is strong support for the new, decentralized model, which is policy- and data-driven, standing in contrast to the previous ineffective system of supporting umbrella organizations. The Reform Party parliamentary group briefly and directly expressed its opposition to the Centre Party's initiative, which had sought to reinstate the former funding scheme. The political stance is firmly directed toward enhancing efficiency and systemic coherence.

The most crucial topic is boosting productivity within the Estonian economy, a discussion which highlights the necessity of making strategic choices given the constraint of limited resources. The political approach is focused on prioritizing a specific sector when it comes to state investments. The framing of this approach is distinctly policy- and performance-based, aiming to find the optimal solution for economic growth.

The politician supports the process of introducing nuclear energy, commending Estonia's efforts in creating the necessary framework and thoroughly considering the issues. The political focus is outcome-oriented and policy-driven, centering on the safety of waste management, the allocation of responsibility, and achieving stability in electricity prices.

The political position is aimed at supporting long-term strategies (e.g., "Foundations of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030"), emphasizing the need for ambitious and motivating goals. The speaker focuses strongly on the public health problem, highlighting the growing trend of obesity among children and youth as an alarming reality. The stance is results-based, stressing that a weak foundation (children's physical activity) endangers the pipeline of top athletes.

The speaker is a strong proponent of prioritizing the health of children and youth, expressing this as a deeply held value ("my heart rejoices"). They advocate for state intervention in educational settings (for example, banning sugary drinks), while simultaneously stressing the crucial role of individual responsibility and motivation regarding health issues. These viewpoints are geared toward strengthening preventive healthcare policy.

The political focus is on the high electricity prices faced by Estonian residents compared to the Nordic countries. The politician emphasizes the need for quick and affordable solutions, criticizing the current slow pace of development. He supports decentralized production, giving small businesses the opportunity to generate electricity. The political framework is clearly results-oriented, focusing on cost reduction and speed.

The political focus is centered on value-based education reform, emphasizing the necessity of teaching personal responsibility. The stance is moderately supportive of expanding the education system to incorporate human skills, ensuring that students are aware of the objectives of their studies. What is missing is the value-based framework that connects the necessity of taking responsibility with proficiency in the Estonian language and the attainment of future education.

The political focus is on the impact of the green transition on Estonian industrial enterprises in the context of the economic downturn. A neutral, inquisitive position is maintained, seeking information on whether the green transition is perceived as an opportunity or an obstacle. This is more of a question focused on policy implementation and presented for the purpose of gathering information.

The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the need to restore the authority of teachers and coaches and avoid raising a "soft generation" unwilling to put in the effort. He/She also supports a pragmatic approach to local governance, viewing inter-municipal cooperation as a lifeline for providing extracurricular activities.