By Months: Tarmo Tamm

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A strong supporter of European Union integration and climate policy, emphasizing the necessity of transposing EU directives to ensure legal certainty and achieve climate targets. Climate goals are linked to economic benefit and geopolitical security, citing the need to abandon fossil fuels originating from dictatorial states. The political position is strongly policy- and fact-based, stressing equal competition within the EU market.

The political focus is directed towards the implementation of the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) in maritime transport, balancing environmental requirements and Estonian economic interests. Support is given to the processing of the draft legislation, while simultaneously emphasizing the specific characteristics of the Estonian shipping sector (ice-class vessels) and the financial impact (projected revenue of 15 million euros versus a cost of 8 million euros). The position is strongly policy- and regulation-based.

The political position is strongly geared towards a rapid legislative solution that would grant the Environmental Board the authority to regulate the population of nuisance animals (wolves) during the hunting season, thereby mitigating damage caused to rural life. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of reviewing disproportionate revocations of firearms licenses for minor infractions, in order to restore citizens’ trust in the state. This stance is clearly policy-driven and focuses on the state’s effectiveness in supporting rural regions.