By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker strongly supports the draft bill, which would streamline the permitting process for geological surveys in order to boost Estonia's competitiveness and increase national wealth. He criticizes the ruling coalition and the officialdom for rejecting sensible legislation, citing political opposition and bureaucratic stalling. His framework is clearly policy- and results-driven, stressing the necessity of acting without fear to expand the nation's knowledge base.

The political platform focuses on improving economic competitiveness through the exploration of mineral resources, and supports direct tax cuts (excise duty on liquefied petroleum gas, the tax-exempt threshold for the use of a private vehicle). Strong emphasis is also placed on the constructive nature of the Riigikogu (Parliament) working procedures and the fair handling of opposition bills. These viewpoints are primarily policy- and results-based (competitiveness).

The political stance focuses on criticizing the government's economic policy, linking the 33.8% rise in the tax burden to the economic recession. The speaker questions Estonia's appeal (its "sexiness") by December, pointing out that taxes are increasing during an economic downturn. The framework is heavily focused on evaluating the government's actions and political outcomes.

The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's policies concerning building energy efficiency and the implementation of a car tax. The speaker views these measures as part of a broader "nudge" agenda that restricts private property and reduces the accessibility of housing and cars for young and less affluent people. This position is deeply value-driven, emphasizing the importance of responsible stewardship and the free use of property.

The speaker strongly supports removing controversial monuments from public spaces to put an end to the celebrations and general commotion ("trall") that take place around them. Also central to the focus are green transition objectives, such as material recycling and water reuse, with an emphasis on the necessity of avoiding excessive bureaucracy. The political framework is primarily policy- and value-driven, concentrating on the organization of public space and environmental sustainability.

The speakers are expressing strong opposition to the government’s actions, focusing on its inability to solve the demographic crisis, the decline in economic competitiveness, and ongoing energy security issues. Criticism is also directed at the government’s lack of transparency (specifically the silence surrounding the Slava Ukraini case) and the prime minister’s dishonesty regarding campaign promises. The political position is strongly results-driven and critical.

The political focus is directed toward criticizing existing systems and ensuring the procedural correctness of legislative work. The speaker criticizes the healthcare system's tendency toward centralization (specifically in the context of home births) and stresses the necessity for committee rapporteurs to grasp the substantive intent of the draft legislation. They emphasize the importance of the Parliament Board's decision-making authority and effective inter-committee cooperation. The overall position is more value-driven (transparency, competence) than purely policy-driven.

The primary political stance is strong opposition to the VAT increase and a demand for lower taxes, proposing various rates (18%, 19%, 19.6%). This position is framed by highlighting the Reform Party's broken promise from 2009, thereby emphasizing their historical unreliability when it comes to forming tax policy. This constitutes a forceful opposition to the government's tax policy, rooted in both policy substance and performance track record.

The speaker strongly opposes the government's economic policies, focusing on the decline of Estonia's competitiveness and the rising debt burden. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to lower electricity prices to the Finnish level, while criticizing the results of the government's performance over the last three years. The political framework is clearly performance-based and demands concrete steps from the government to improve the economic situation.

The political position centers on defending the operational procedures of the Riigikogu against accusations, specifically denying any obstruction. However, the speaker offers moderate criticism of the Session Department's activities, stressing the necessity of verifying the presence of rapporteurs before the agenda is finalized. The framework of this position is clearly procedural and geared toward enhancing the efficiency of parliamentary work.

The most important topics are the negative impacts of the green transition on the Estonian economy and energy security, as well as the significant drop in the media freedom index. The politician adopts a strongly confrontational stance, directly linking both the decline in media freedom and the failed energy policy to the actions of the ruling coalition. The political framework is clearly results-oriented and critical of the government’s performance.