By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker constantly offers advice to colleagues, particularly regarding energy and economic issues, but feels that this help falls on deaf ears (describing the situation as "running headfirst into a brick wall"). The speaker asks the Chair of the Finance Committee (Annely) to prepare a consolidated document detailing the impact of changes to the tax burden, in order to ensure that both parliament members and the public are better informed.

Information is lacking. The speeches presented focus entirely on criticizing the government and holding it accountable, with no references to cooperation or a willingness to compromise.

The politician primarily focuses on sharply criticizing the policies of the coalition and officials, questioning their rationality and the validity of their data, while labeling opposing viewpoints as absurd, perverse, or naive. He submitted a proposal seeking an exemption from the CO2 quota, stressing the necessity of cooperating with neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Poland) during negotiations with the European Commission. However, he expressed little confidence in receiving support from the coalition. The only positive cross-party acknowledgment was reserved for Hanah Laht (from the coalition) for thinking along the right lines.

The speaker emphasizes the need for pragmatic, cross-party regional cooperation in Southeast Estonia, sharply contrasting this approach with decisions made strictly along party lines or via personal connections. They call for viewing Southeast Estonia as a unified stronghold, urging communities not to compete amongst themselves (or 'pull the blanket from one another'), thereby preventing resources from concentrating in Tallinn.

It refuses to show willingness to cooperate with the coalition, demanding instead that the bill's proceedings be terminated. It calls on its opposition partners to be more principled and not to get caught up in the 'hype' surrounding renewable energy development.