By Months: Jaak Aab
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
10.2025
26 Speeches
The political platform is heavily focused on the social sphere and public sector financing, particularly education (teachers' salaries, the long-term viability of the school network) and internal security. The criticism centers on the government’s lack of transparency and its failure to deliver on long-term funding commitments, such as the goal to raise teachers' salaries to 120%. Furthermore, the social democratic perspective regarding the taxation of more expensive vehicles is emphasized. The policy is strongly value-driven, stressing social justice and access to education.
09.2025
31 Speeches
The speaker clearly adopts a critical stance towards the development of nuclear energy, highlighting the high costs and long timelines involved. They strongly advocate for the rapid development of renewable energy as a cheaper and faster solution. The speaker criticizes the Centre Party for abandoning regional policy, arguing that the party has essentially become a municipal party. Furthermore, they show moderate support for the state's role in supporting the economy through financial instruments.
06.2025
35 Speeches
The speaker advocates for social democratic values, strongly supporting fair competition and the protection of consumers against monopolies. They express consistent opposition to the current government's tax reforms, particularly the car tax and the easing of restrictions on importing foreign labor. The speaker sharply criticizes the policies of the Reform Party and Eesti 200, accusing them of operating under the influence of lobbyists and lacking fundamental principles.
05.2025
39 Speeches
The speaker represents a social democratic position, strongly advocating for fair competition and consumer protection against high prices. They express clear opposition to the policies of the Reform Party and Eesti 200 government, accusing them of protecting the interests of big business at the expense of consumers. They support the rapid development of renewable energy as an economic and security matter, rather than merely an environmental issue. The speaker emphasizes the active role of the state in the energy sector and the importance of regional policy.
04.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker clearly takes a stand in favor of strengthening Estonia's energy security, stressing the necessity of increasing domestic electricity production. They strongly support the development of renewable energy but criticize the Isamaa party's proposal to cut the renewable energy target from 100% to 40%. The speaker consistently maintains that Estonia must ensure its own energy supply reliability first and foremost, rather than depending on external interconnectors.
03.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker clearly adopts a supportive stance toward strengthening the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and enhancing energy security, stressing the necessity of developing renewable energy. They express strong support for restricting the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate and protecting religious freedom from terrorist influence. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates a critical attitude regarding the government's slow decision-making in the energy sector and on competition oversight matters.
01.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports the development of the energy sector and the improvement of maritime safety through the tightening of regulations. In the energy sphere, he emphasizes the necessity of increasing renewable energy capacity, but realistically acknowledges that Estonia is still running a deficit in terms of its energy balance. Regarding maritime safety, he supports increasing the rates of fines as a preventative measure, rather than a budgetary one.
12.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports maintaining and strengthening the competitiveness of the Estonian maritime sector, including reducing the waterway fee by 14% in 2025. They advocate for reducing the administrative burden on businesses, particularly easing the audit obligation by raising the relevant thresholds by 25%. As a member of the Social Democratic Party faction, the speaker supports the bills initiated by the government and demonstrates a pragmatic approach to economic issues.
11.2024
20 Speeches
The speaker clearly articulates the stance of the Social Democratic Party, offering strong support for the governing coalition's decisions regarding increased national defense funding and enhancing economic competitiveness. They express measured support for tax hikes, viewing them as a necessary measure for balancing the state budget, while stressing the importance of compromise. Furthermore, they actively back the continuation of the Rail Baltic project and the strengthening of regional policy outside of Tallinn and Tartu.
10.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker clearly adopts a security-focused stance, strongly backing the restriction of the Moscow Patriarchate's activities in Estonia and labeling it an organization that supports aggression. They emphasize democratic values and religious freedom, but prioritize security above all else. Regarding economic issues, they support boosting international maritime transport by reducing waterway fees.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker primarily focuses on economic and administrative matters, supporting the continuation and enhancement of local government investment grants. The stance is pragmatic and constructive, concentrating on making systems more efficient and conditions more flexible.
06.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker adopts a cautious and analytical stance on the issue of nuclear energy, stressing the need for a thorough preliminary assessment before resources are allocated. He/She supports the development of renewable energy, referring to this as a direction that has been affirmed by various governments over the years. Concerning nuclear energy, he/she demands clarity regarding its actual necessity and costs within the Estonian energy system.
05.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker took a strongly supportive position during May 2024 regarding the declaration of the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution backing Russian aggression, consistently stressing that this move does not affect believers or the observance of religious traditions. On economic issues, the speaker supported accelerating the development of renewable energy and ensuring greater independence for constitutional institutions. Regarding the budget deficit, they expressed a pragmatic approach, acknowledging the necessity of both austerity measures and tax hikes.
04.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker clearly adopts an anti-Russia position, strongly supporting the designation of the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution backing aggression and condemning Russia's war against Ukraine. Regarding regional development issues, the speaker emphasizes the need to reduce regional divides, particularly in the context of Ida-Virumaa. The approach is pragmatic, focusing on the more effective utilization of existing resources.
03.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker adopts a clear stance in defense of the education system, strongly arguing that Estonia is not overspending on education and that quality education is an investment. They support fulfilling the salary promises made to teachers—reaching 120% of the Estonian average wage by 2027—and oppose the simplified restructuring of the school network. On the issue of the independence of constitutional institutions, they advocate for increasing their budgetary autonomy from the executive branch.
02.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports progressive taxation principles, particularly a wealth tax, which they consider a better alternative to raising the VAT. They criticize the government's inaction during the 2022 energy crisis and demand concrete steps to resolve the economic problems. The stance is clearly oppositionally critical of the government’s economic policy.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports the education reform and the preservation of rural schools, emphasizing the national significance of education. They position themselves as an advocate for educational equity, highlighting the problem of the regional and socioeconomic divide. The speaker demonstrates a moderately critical attitude toward the current education system but maintains a constructive approach to seeking solutions.