By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

The political position is firmly against lowering the voting age, emphasizing responsibility, maturity, and the historical norm of 18 years. The speaker strongly supports increasing citizens' capacity for political influence through the possibility of initiating referendums, in order to remedy "failed parliamentarism." The argumentation is a blend of value-based reasoning (maturity, stability) and policy analysis (social research data).

The political stance is firmly opposed to the concept of the tax bracket hump and vigorously supports taxing banks' windfall profits. The primary objective is to shield vulnerable population groups, particularly pensioners, from a worsening economic situation. The focus lies on a value- and results-driven framework that stresses fiscal fairness.

The political focus is directed toward social statistics, specifically the concern over the sharp rise in the rate of voluntary abortions in 2022. The speaker hypothesizes that this is linked to the arrival of Ukrainian women in Estonia, indicating a desire to analyze the connections between social policy and demographic trends. The statement is critical of the government, which has previously failed to provide a reasonable response to the issue.

The political focus is directed towards ending mass immigration from third countries, which is considered the primary priority. The specific bill currently under discussion is receiving moderate support, acknowledging its merits. The stance is strongly data-driven, comparing immigration rates with the number of people who have passed the Estonian language proficiency exam, which indicates a value-based concern regarding national capacity.

The political platform heavily emphasizes national security, immigration control, and government accountability. The speaker voices concern over the large influx of immigrants from third countries and is firmly opposed to granting them voting rights in local elections. Furthermore, they question the official narrative surrounding the Russian hybrid operation, suggesting potential disinformation or administrative failure. They criticize the government, arguing that Parliament should be the employer of the government, not the other way around.

The political focus centers on the credibility of elections and the criticism directed at e-voting. The speaker strongly refutes the claim made by e-voting proponents that the increase in participation rates indicates growing trust, stressing that the voting method is irrelevant if the results can be manipulated. This position is strongly value-driven, focusing on electoral integrity and citizen trust.

The political position is sharply critical of the government's education policy, stressing that the Estonian education system is facing its biggest crisis since the restoration of independence. The stance is value-driven and results-oriented, criticizing the minister's costly visits to dictatorial regimes while domestic issues remain unresolved. The focus is placed on the necessity of reforming higher education, rather than merely increasing funding.

The political focus is heavily centered on Estonia's security, particularly concerning two potential threats: Orthodox congregations linked to the Moscow Patriarchate and mass immigration from East Slavic countries. The speaker calls into question Russia's democratic credentials and the autonomy of the Moscow Patriarchate's leadership. He views mass immigration from East Slavic countries as a greater and more significant security threat than the affiliations of the Orthodox associations.