By Agendas: Tarmo Tamm

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The political position is strongly pro-EU and supportive of environmental regulation, emphasizing Estonia's active participation in European Union processes. The speaker views the transition away from fossil fuels and the move toward a cleaner environment as both economically beneficial and geopolitically necessary. This stance is based on core values (a democratic state, clean air) and specific policy implementation (the transposition of the EU directive).

The political focus is currently aimed at the practical implications of financial regulation, particularly regarding frozen corporate accounts and the disposition of the funds contained therein after the three-year period. They are maintaining a measured, fact-finding position, concentrating on regulatory clarity.

The political stance expresses strong support for the adoption of the European Union's climate policy, particularly the expansion of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for greenhouse gases to include maritime transport. This position is primarily rooted in policy and legal certainty, underscoring the necessity of meeting EU commitments, avoiding penalties, and promoting the uptake of modern technologies. The bill is supported as a measure that will clean up the environment and ensure all EU companies compete on a level playing field.

The political position is primarily procedural, presenting the consensus decisions of the Environment Committee for the deliberation of Draft Law 667 SE (Amendments to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act). Support is given for the further progression of the draft law and the completion of the first reading, focusing on the technical details of policy implementation. The discussion is aimed at addressing questions and answers related to the transposition of the EU directive.

The political position strongly supports amendments to the Hunting Act to grant the Environmental Board the right to regulate the population of nuisance animals during the hunting season. The main issues are protecting rural life from damage caused by large predators and restoring public trust in the state, as well as ending disproportionate penalties (revocation of firearms licenses) against law-abiding citizens. The framework is results-oriented, emphasizing the state's inability to provide assistance and the need for a rapid solution and clear political guidance.

The political stance focuses on regulating the thresholds set by the Accounting Act. The party Eesti 200 moderately supported raising the threshold by 50%. This position is policy-driven and emphasizes forward-looking planning, with an agreement to revisit the topic in the committee in two years.

The political position is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Public Transport Act (499 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic, which is necessary for the implementation of a court decision. This stance is policy-based, emphasizing the fairness and equity of the state compensation (50% of the ticket price) provided to commercial carriers. The primary focus is directed towards creating a transparent payment system based on verified data.

The speaker supports the priority of a clean environment but shifts the focus to the necessary balance between environmental protection and economic prosperity. They emphasize that Estonia’s strong environmental performance (low CO2 footprint, high biodiversity) is disproportionate to its low GDP, especially in rural areas. The stance is moderately critical and aims to challenge the imbalance of the current system, highlighting a potential risk.

The speaker strongly supports the amendment to the Public Transport Act, which aims to address the obligation, stemming from the European Court of Justice ruling, to pay compensation and fines to carriers. The position is based on policy and solutions, emphasizing the need to establish a permanent procedure for the payment of state compensation. The draft bill is considered reasonable, and its advancement is supported.

The political emphasis is on increasing state efficiency and citizen proximity, strongly supporting the shortening of the response deadline from 30 days to 15 days. This is presented as the fulfillment of the Eesti 200 promise to bring the state closer to the people, stressing modernization and the reduction of bureaucracy. The stance is strongly supportive, and the framework is clearly results-based and values-based.

The speaker is focused on assessing the feasibility of the government's long-term plan to double the economy (by 2035). The approach is results-oriented, seeking specific recommendations and priorities from experts for the successful execution of the plan, which demonstrates a strong focus on economic performance.

The political position is strongly opposed to the temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector, labeling it populist and detrimental to the Estonian economy. The central framework is policy-driven, emphasizing the creation of economic uncertainty and the worsening of the investment climate. The speaker views their work as a crucial element in preventing incompetent decisions from passing through the Riigikogu (Parliament).

The political stance is one of strong support for the ratification of the Air Services Agreement between Estonia and the Republic of Korea (Bill 357 SE). This position has been articulated both procedurally and on the basis of policy, highlighting the consensus surrounding the bill's adoption and the smooth nature of the proceedings. The speaker aims to advance the bill to the final vote during the second reading.

The political focus is on boosting economic growth and productivity within the framework of the long-term strategy "Estonia 2035". The direction is strongly geared towards supporting innovation and knowledge-intensive industry, requiring the reduction of bureaucracy and the redirection of officials to act as the engine of the economy. The framework is clearly results- and policy-based, emphasizing the need to consider sustainable economic growth in every decision made.

The speaker strongly supports the further processing of the draft Act on the Ratification of the Air Services Agreement (Bill 357 SE). The political stance is results-oriented, emphasizing the quality and thoroughness of the overview presented by the Ministry of Climate ("exhaustive, thorough, and good").