By Plenary Sessions: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi

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The speaker strongly emphasizes the efficiency and accountability of administrative processes, particularly in the context of development activities. The political focus is on performance-based management, requiring the draft legislation to designate a clear responsible party and establish fines for delays caused by agencies. The stance is moderately supportive of developers' interests, stressing the critical role of speed.

The political focus is on reducing bureaucracy and processing amendments to the Accounting Act. The speaker strongly supports a two-year postponement of obligations, particularly sustainability reporting. Existing reporting requirements are viewed as pointless bureaucracy that needs to be eased. The political framework is clearly geared towards reducing the regulatory burden.

The political focus is centered on the speed of legislative processing and ensuring legal certainty for businesses. The speaker strongly supports the continued processing of Draft Bill 600 SE, stressing the need to act as quickly as possible, regardless of the Ministry of Finance's plan to submit a similar bill later. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the swift resolution of regulatory uncertainty.

The political position strongly focuses on preventing juvenile delinquency, acknowledging the complexity and persistent nature of this task. This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of strengthening local-level initiatives to address the root causes of the problem, such as family-related factors and social exclusion.

The political focus is heavily directed toward energy policy and achieving energy neutrality in Estonia. The speaker questions the presenter's assertion that a nuclear power plant discharges pollutants into the environment, thereby demonstrating a critical interest in the role of nuclear energy in meeting environmental sustainability objectives. The stance taken is primarily policy- and fact-based, seeking clarification on the feasibility of the long-term goals (200 years).

The political focus is currently on implementing advance directives (or end-of-life declarations), emphasizing the necessity of public awareness campaigns and training for healthcare professionals. This stance is rooted in policy and values, concentrating on the system's readiness and the ability to handle this emotionally challenging task. The speaker stresses that this is a sensitive social issue requiring both public understanding and professional preparation.

The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of state support mechanisms within sports policy, specifically targeting young athletes to guarantee a balanced developmental trajectory. The political focus is centered on balancing education, training, and social security, which clearly demonstrates a concern for human capital development within the sports sector. This represents a policy- and solutions-based approach.

The political emphasis is placed on improving children's mental and physical health, requiring the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM) to establish a strong priority and provide clear guidelines for ensuring daily physical activity needs are met during the school day. The speaker criticizes the fact that renaming the subject to "movement education" has not resulted in an increase in the number of lessons, which still remains at two academic hours per week. This is a strategic, value-based position that underscores the vitality and strength of the nation. He/She strongly supports the proposal for one hour of activity outdoors every school day.

The political position is focused on the processing of the draft bill (515) to amend the Customs Act, supporting the bill initiated by the Government of the Republic. The emphasis is on procedural correctness and consensus decisions, which points to a policy-centric and moderate approach. The speaker's position is pragmatic rather than ideological, concentrating on facilitating the adoption of the law.

The political position focuses on supporting Draft Bill 515 amending the Customs Act, emphasizing the necessity of harmonizing the Estonian customs system with European Union regulations. Support is given to raising the fine rates to increase the discretion of the Tax and Customs Board when responding to violations committed by companies engaged in international trade. The stance is strongly procedural and politically consensual.

The political focus centers on the issue of children's rights and freedom of choice, particularly concerning the responsibility adults hold toward succeeding generations. A value-based question is raised: does the decision by a children's institution to limit the provision of sugary drinks, replacing them with water or milk, restrict children's freedom of choice? This indicates moderate concern regarding the balance between institutional decisions and individual rights.

The political focus is on improving Estonia's image and competitiveness in the eyes of foreign investors. The speaker expresses strong criticism regarding the current situation, where the promises of the e-state (such as rapid account opening) do not match reality. The position is results-oriented, demanding concrete changes to simplify doing business and reduce bureaucracy.

The speaker strongly supports a political direction focused on improving children’s health metrics and boosting physical activity, linking this to the country’s long-term strategy, "Estonia 2035." This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the more effective channeling of state support to the local level. The Reform Party faction briefly and categorically expresses its opposition to the Centre Party’s initiative.

The political focus is directed toward national priorities and the strategic allocation of resources, underscoring the principle of scarcity inherent in economics. The speaker’s position is rooted in policy and rationality, necessitating the making of choices and addressing the question of where to direct investment. He emphasizes that since it is impossible to commit 100% to every sector, making choices is unavoidable.

The political direction is geared towards the future and pragmatic planning, underscoring the necessity of establishing frameworks and investing in science (waste management). The speaker advocates for stable electricity prices, citing the use of nuclear energy as a positive model, and calls for a clear assumption and allocation of responsibility during crisis situations. The political focus centers on results-based and accountable governance.

The political position focuses heavily on sports policy and public health. While large and motivating objectives are supported (such as the "Foundations of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030"), concern is expressed regarding the current reality—the growing trend of obesity among children and youth—which is considered alarming. The stance is policy-driven, emphasizing the state’s role in motivating individuals to take care of their health.

This political stance places a strong emphasis on prioritizing the health of children and youth, while supporting cross-ministerial cooperation. It advocates for state intervention through preventative measures (e.g., banning sugary drinks in schools), but simultaneously stresses the importance of motivating individuals to take personal responsibility for their health. The position is rooted in both policy and values, and the proponents express great satisfaction that this topic has been brought to the forefront.

The political focus is currently centered on the high electricity prices in Estonia, highlighting that Estonians are paying more than their Nordic counterparts. This position is results-oriented, criticizing the previous slow pace in developing both renewable and nuclear energy. There is strong support for a swift and affordable solution that would involve integrating small businesses into local energy production.

The political focus is on the values-based reform of the education system. The speaker moderately supports the inclusion of teaching responsibility into the school curriculum, stressing that this is essential for children to receive a good education in the future. The political framework is clearly values-driven, concentrating on developing personal attributes.

The most crucial topic is the green transition, where the political stance is focused on evaluating its practical impact on Estonian industrial companies. The focus is on the policy's effectiveness, asking whether the industry views it as more of an opportunity or an obstacle.

The political position focuses strongly on social policy and values-based education, opposing the excessive emphasis on children's rights, which undermines the authority of coaches and teachers. The speaker advocates for legislative intervention to prevent the raising of a "soft generation" that is unwilling to put in the effort. Furthermore, he/she supports a pragmatic approach to optimizing local government resources within the sphere of extracurricular education.