By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Aab
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is directly criticizing the government’s tax hike policy and budget reallocation decisions. The criticism is primarily policy-focused, centering on specific decisions concerning the raising of the value-added tax (VAT) and the redirection of Cohesion Fund money, rather than resorting to personal attacks.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Criticizes the Reform Party for "dragging its feet" in the energy sector, highlighting delays in maritime spatial planning and radar procurements. Expresses sharp opposition to the party that wishes to halt the development of wind energy, calling it a "Luddite movement." The criticism is primarily policy-based, not personal.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It does not express direct opposition to the cabinet's decision, but rather raises constructive questions regarding its implementation. The criticism is procedural rather than personal, focusing on the policy's impact on the education sector.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker directly criticizes "opponents of developing renewable energy capacity" and disputes claims regarding the low cost of oil shale electricity. He/She takes a clear stand against assertions that oil shale power is the cheapest, justifying this position by citing market regulations and CO2 taxes. The criticism is policy-centric rather than personal.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
No direct opposition is evident—the speaker poses a constructive question and references earlier cooperation with the government. No criticism is offered.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Direct opposition is not evident—rather, constructive questions are being posed regarding the government's policy. There is no sharp criticism; instead, the focus is on seeking clarifications and concrete plans concerning the subsistence level and national defense issues.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
He moderately criticizes the government's slow reaction to the energy crisis, saying that "maybe they should have thought about it a little earlier." He refutes Urmas Reinsalu's accusations regarding the favoring of a single developer, defending the commission's objectivity. Overall, the criticism is constructive, not a sharp attack.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is no direct opposition or criticism expressed; the speaker instead poses a constructive question regarding the minister's policy without confrontation.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker sharply criticizes the current government formed by the Reform Party and Eesti 200, accusing them of stalling competition oversight and protecting the interests of big business. They assert that the government "punishes consumers and businesses with high prices" and supports "the large profits of tycoons." The criticism is principled and systemic, not personal.