By Months: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi

The political position is focused on advancing the Draft Act on Amendments to the Customs Act (515), emphasizing the integrity and timeline of the legislative process. The stance is strongly supportive, centering on the procedural and policy-based framework. Political action is aimed at finding consensus solutions in the legislative process.

The political position strongly supports the draft amendment to the Customs Act (515), emphasizing the necessity of a unified European Union customs system. Support is given to raising the fine rates in order to increase the discretion afforded to the Tax and Customs Board when responding to violations committed by companies involved in international trade. The framework is clearly policy- and procedure-centric, focusing on advancing the legislative process for the draft bill.

The political focus centers on the theme of children's rights and freedom of choice, connecting this to the responsibility adults bear toward subsequent generations. The viewpoint put forward is inquisitive and value-driven, seeking clarity on whether decisions made by children's institutions (such as banning sugary drinks) limit children's rights. The speaker stresses the importance of adults being aware of what is beneficial for children and what is not.

The political stance heavily focuses on eliminating bureaucratic hurdles to foreign investors opening bank accounts. The speaker advocates for faster and simpler business processes, stressing that the current situation contradicts Estonia's commitment to being a rapid digital state. This position is results-oriented, criticizing the state's actual capacity to attract foreign investment.

Politically, the speaker stresses the importance of efficiency and making choices given the limited resources available in the economy. He strongly supports the objectives of the country's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," particularly the goal concerning a health-preserving individual. The speaker represents the stance of the Reform Party faction, opposing the initiative put forward by the Centre Party. His focus is on improving policy and overall performance.

The politician’s focus is on ambitious long-term strategies (e.g., Sports Policy 2030), but he stresses the necessity of addressing the daunting reality, particularly in the realm of public health. He advocates for state intervention to incentivize health, investment in waste management science, and ensuring electricity price stability, specifically citing nuclear energy. Another crucial issue is the clear allocation of responsibilities and the designation of a primary authority figure during crisis situations. The overall framing is strongly policy- and results-driven, centering on government action and accountability.

The political priorities include education reform (focusing on teaching responsibility), public health (banning sugary drinks in schools), and energy affordability. Regarding energy, the speaker favors faster, cheaper, and decentralized solutions, allowing small businesses the opportunity to generate their own electricity. These stances are geared toward practical solutions and value-based motivation, stressing individual responsibility.

The most crucial topic is the green transition, concerning which the politician adopts a neutral, inquisitive stance. The focus is directed at how Estonian industrial companies perceive this shift—whether as an opportunity or a hindrance. This suggests the utilization of a policy-based framework that centers on the impact of its implementation.

The political platform focuses on social values and education, emphasizing the need to limit excessive children's rights which undermine the authority of teachers and coaches. The speaker strongly advocates for raising a hardworking generation that is resilient to criticism, rather than a "soft generation." Furthermore, they strongly support inter-municipal cooperation in providing extracurricular education as a lifeline for resource conservation. The political framework is strongly value-driven and aimed at achieving legislative clarity.