By Plenary Sessions: Tarmo Tamm

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The political stance is strongly pro-EU, emphasizing active participation in shaping shared processes. The speaker vigorously supports environmental policy, viewing the transition away from fossil fuels as a step that is both economically advantageous and geopolitically crucial. The policy is framed around core values, directly linking a cleaner environment to the defense of the democratic way of life.

The most prominent issue is banking regulation and the management of corporate accounts, particularly concerning funds held in frozen accounts. The stance is primarily information-seeking and neutral, concentrating on clarifying existing regulations and their implementation. The focus is policy- and procedure-based.

The political position is one of strong support for the bill initiated by the Government of the Republic, which brings Estonian law into compliance with EU directives, thereby underscoring the importance of ensuring legal certainty and meeting climate objectives. The speaker stresses that fulfilling EU obligations is a sovereign decision for Estonia, and that the levy is applied equally to all European Union vessels. The rationale for the bill is clearly rooted in policy and existing obligations, as failure to adopt it would result in fines and place shipping companies in an unfavorable position.

The political stance centers on the technical and financial impact of environmental regulation (the ETS in shipping). It neutrally conveys the ministry’s positions and responses to the concerns raised by stakeholders (e.g., the Chamber of Commerce and Industry), demonstrating a pragmatic, policy-driven approach. A crucial theme is balancing the costs borne by the Estonian shipping sector against the potential revenue generated for the state under the ETS framework.

The speaker strongly supports amending the Hunting Act to provide the Environmental Board with additional tools for regulating the population of nuisance animals, particularly in situations where court decisions have created obstacles. He sharply criticizes the disproportionate practice of revoking firearms permits for minor infractions, viewing this as a threat to national defense and to citizens' trust in the state. The political framework is aimed at addressing specific legislative gaps and resolving the crisis facing rural areas.

The political position is one of moderate support for raising the limit by 50%, representing the stance of the Eesti 200 party. The issue is approached from a policy perspective, focusing on specific numerical changes and future plans, including a potential further increase of 20% in two years.

The speaker strongly supports Draft Bill 499, initiated by the Government of the Republic, which amends the Public Transport Act, emphasizing its fairness and necessity for the execution of the court ruling. This political position is clearly policy-driven, focusing on the fair compensation of losses incurred by carriers (50% of the ticket price). It is crucial to ensure that payments are made based on verified data, rather than according to a formula.

The political position centers on balancing environmental protection and economic development. While a clean environment is considered a priority, concern is raised that Estonia's strong environmental metrics (low CO2 footprint, high biodiversity) have been achieved alongside a below-average GDP. The speaker points to the risk of a potential imbalance within the Estonian economic context, thereby shifting the focus to economic performance.

The most crucial issue is the amendment of the Public Transport Act to address the state's obligation, stemming from the European Court's ruling, to pay compensation to carriers. The speaker moderately and pragmatically supports the processing of Bill 499, stressing the necessity of establishing a permanent and reasonable compensation mechanism. This stance is policy- and solution-driven, focusing on resolving the situation that has arisen.

The speaker strongly advocates for the modernization of public administration by cutting the response time for citizen inquiries from 30 days down to 15 days. This political stance is geared toward reducing bureaucracy and bringing the government closer to the people, directly referencing the promise made by Eesti 200. This represents a policy- and results-driven approach that emphasizes efficiency in the digital age.

The political focus is on the government's ambitious plan to double the economy by 2035. A pragmatic, results-based position is being maintained, raising questions with moderate skepticism regarding the plan's feasibility and specific implementation measures. The overall direction is clearly geared toward assessing the effectiveness of the government's activities.

The political position is firmly opposed to the temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector, deeming the proposal put forth by the Centre Party both populist and detrimental to the Estonian economy. The speaker stresses the Riigikogu's role in preventing ill-advised decisions, prioritizing economic stability and certainty within the business environment. This framework is clearly rooted in specific policies and values, centered on establishing the necessary conditions for economic growth.

The political position is strongly supportive of the ratification of the Air Services Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Korea. The presentation of this position is strictly procedural and policy-driven, focusing on the legislative process of the draft bill in the Riigikogu. The objective is to ensure the swift and consensual adoption of the bill.

The most prominent topic is economic growth and boosting productivity, which is being addressed through long-term planning and innovation. The stance is strongly policy-driven and results-oriented, emphasizing the need to reduce bureaucracy and redirect the civil service toward supporting entrepreneurship. The political objective is to ensure a good standard of living for the residents of the Estonian state through sustainable economic growth.

The most crucial topic is the handling of Draft Law 357 SE, for which strong support and satisfaction have been expressed. This support covers both the substance of the policy (the bill) and the quality of the presentation given by government representatives (Climate Minister Michal), emphasizing the smoothness and consensus achieved during the proceedings.