By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits
Total Sessions: 50
Fully Profiled: 50
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The most prominent issue is the high cost of food and the government's opposition to reducing the value-added tax (VAT). The speaker is strongly against the government's policy of keeping food prices high, criticizing it as both demeaning to the public and utterly unreasonable. This position is heavily outcome-based, focusing specifically on the negative impact resulting from the government's inaction.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional regarding the priorities of both the government and the European Commission. The speaker demands fundamental reforms, such as direct presidential elections, and criticizes the government's actions as mere "cosmetics" at a time when "the ground is burning under our feet." He is strongly opposed to Baroness von der Leyen's plan, which would cut funding for agriculture and regional development, stressing the critical importance of food security. The criticism is primarily value-based and performance-based, highlighting the public's lack of trust in the government (14%).
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional and critical of the government's actions, focusing primarily on the government’s lack of precision and its choice of priorities. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing the social and economic welfare of the Estonian people (specifically, lowering the VAT on foodstuffs) over foreign aid. The actions of government ministers are characterized as a "syndrome of self-overestimation," which results in significant budgetary errors (for instance, the 6.5 million euros allocated for the transition to Estonian-language instruction).
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centering on the criticism of the government’s priorities and activities. The most pressing issues include the failure to lower the VAT on foodstuffs, the disregard for the concerns of people with disabilities, and the shelving of crucial draft legislation (such as the VAT bill and the disability tax bill). Criticism is aimed both at political values (social neglect) and at the inefficiency of government operations and ambiguous lawmaking.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker strongly opposes bureaucratic complexity and political graphomania, criticizing the 900-page material presented by the minister as "crap." Their political stance targets the absurdity of the state's activity-based approach and the sheer volume of meaningless metrics, stressing the necessity of simplicity and common sense. This is fundamentally results-oriented criticism, focusing on government inefficiency and the wasting of resources.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
A strong opposition to the political activities and procedural methods of the ruling coalition. It focuses on criticizing the government's use of steamroller tactics, accusing them of repeatedly disregarding the constitution and public opinion. Regarding foreign policy, it supports the defense of Ukraine, proposing the idea of establishing an Estonian-Ukrainian division, and remains critical of the Swedish prison cooperation agreement (the Tidö Deal).
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Strong opposition to the economic policy and budget of Kristen Michal's government, which the speaker considers to be deepening stagnation and inequality. This viewpoint is presented forcefully, focusing on the government's poor economic results and drawing a comparison to the stagnation of the late Soviet Union era (Leonid Brezhnev). The speaker calls for public intervention to terminate this era.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
This political stance heavily emphasizes government accountability, demanding that ministers report transparently and criticizing their absence during the crisis (specifically citing the Minister of Agriculture). It also criticizes the Riigikogu’s internal rigidity regarding resource allocation and the premature termination of debates, calling for greater flexibility. These positions are primarily procedural and performance-based, stressing that members of parliament are, in effect, the ministers' employers.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on the incompetence and lack of transparency displayed by the government (especially Prime Minister Michal) regarding security and state governance issues. The speaker accuses the government of distrusting the public and Parliament and demands honest and prompt reporting on security incidents. He views the government’s recent actions (wage increases) as a forced measure, stemming from a catastrophic lack of public trust and the looming threat of social explosion.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker is challenging Estonia's current fiscal policy, deeming the country's low debt ratio (24.1%) illogical, especially given the serious social problems and poverty. This position is results-based, emphasizing that Estonia is behaving in direct contrast to all other Eurozone countries. He/She criticizes the chosen direction for failing to solve existing problems.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government’s legislation as unconstitutional, lax, and motivated by a desire for control. The speaker emphasizes the need for specific and substantive laws and supports practical measures related to national defense and security (e.g., shelters). The stance is value-based, focusing on the protection of constitutionality and democratic freedoms against surveillance.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The most striking issue is the credibility of the governing coalition, which is assessed as exceptionally low. The viewpoint is strongly confrontational and centers on criticizing the government’s actions and conduct (presence). The political framework is based more on performance and values (trust, respect).
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political platform is strongly opposed to state surveillance and excessive data collection (the creation of a "super database"), with a clear emphasis on civil liberties. He obstinately criticizes the reintroduction of the bill that the president had previously vetoed, and resists any yearning for "thought policing." His framework is clearly value-driven, centered on restricting state power and protecting privacy.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Strong opposition to the government’s centralization policy, especially in the fields of culture and education, and to the prioritization of defense spending over social spending. The political focus is on efficiency and the value-based defense of the quality of life in the provinces, demanding salary increases for domestic cultural workers ahead of foreign aid. The government’s activities are criticized as "mismanagement" and a system in the "rotten tree" stage.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The political stance is highly critical of the government's haste regarding the creation of the "super database," a project which the President had previously scrapped. The criticism targets procedural shortcomings, specifically the failure to consult the Financial Supervision Authority, and also points to a failure based on the resulting outcome.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's ethics and actions, criticizing the minister's arrogant behavior and the financial favors involved in the Health Insurance Fund case. Furthermore, the coalition's legislative procedures are vigorously opposed, which are characterized as a "steamroller" and a lack of consensus. Significant concern is also raised regarding youth unemployment and the ideological polarization concerning the future of the Estonian people.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political position is strongly critical of the government's actions, centering on the mismanagement of economic indicators. The most salient issues are record inflation and youth unemployment. The criticism targets the prime minister's personal failure to resolve the situation, characterizing the current administration as a period of negative records.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political stance is strongly anti-government, particularly targeting the Ministry of Defense. He/She sharply criticizes the disarray and inefficiency within national defense, citing findings from the National Audit Office. He/She advocates for a more realistic and action-oriented defense policy, pointing to Finland as a model, in contrast to the government's "boasting clique." Furthermore, he/she highlights concerns regarding fear of war and low defense readiness, which stem from a sense of uncertainty. The entire political framework is heavily focused on criticizing the government's activities and performance.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on protecting the interests of rural communities and small producers, and criticizing the state's governance style. They most vehemently oppose cuts to small subsidies (such as beekeeping) and the reduction of vital regional services (bank offices, notaries), while large amounts of public funds are being spent uncontrollably elsewhere. The criticism is primarily aimed at the government's lax management style and its failure to ensure the preservation of Estonian culture and language in the context of immigration.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is on criticism of the government's actions, particularly concerning rural affairs and cultural policy. He sharply criticizes the unjust implementation of austerity measures, which favors large players (such as beekeepers' subsidies), as well as the double standards employed in relations with Russia (intensive gas trade versus aggressive rhetoric). His political stance is strongly value-based, stressing justice and the critical importance of the state's memory institutions. Furthermore, he criticizes the coalition's approach to rural issues, specifically their attempt to postpone the Minister of Agriculture's address until a time of low visibility (the 'dark time').
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is one of strong opposition to the bill under discussion (likely the "super database"), which is considered extremely dangerous to the Estonian rule of law. The resistance targets both the substance of the law and the unprecedented speed of the legislative process (two readings per week). The focus is value-based criticism directed at the shoddy quality of the legislation and the organization of the Riigikogu's work.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed towards security risks and demanding an analysis of the consequences associated with legislative delays. He/She emphasizes the need to assess threats related to sexual deviants and drug trafficking if modern security measures (cameras) are not implemented. Furthermore, concerns are raised regarding digital security (voice imitation) and parliamentary administrative matters (spam emails concerning the torture of chickens). This position is heavily driven by risk analysis and procedural correctness.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political stance heavily focuses on the international recognition and reputation of Estonia's e-voting model. The position is critical, questioning whether the model can achieve approval from OECD countries, or if it will remain associated with Venezuela and Russia. The framing is results-based, emphasizing the need to achieve international legitimacy.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Politically, the speaker pragmatically supports the imperfect draft Competition Law, viewing it as the best of bad options. However, he is in extremely strong opposition to the draft law concerning the Money Laundering Data Bureau (RAB), calling it "the most repulsive" and a path toward a totalitarian state. His position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights. He criticizes the government's actions as "embarrassing" and "ridiculous."
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is heavily centered on the procedural inefficiency and delays in the legislative process (the "foot-dragging" and "stalling"). He sharply criticizes the government's inability to finalize draft legislation, particularly the Waste Act, which has been languishing for years. Furthermore, he questions the expediency of amending bills that are slated to be replaced by new legislation soon, framing his critique as a failure of effectiveness.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker expresses strong opposition to the government's procedural methods, particularly the lack of budget transparency and the use of "steamroller" tactics. Their positions are strongly value-based, emphasizing constitutionality (referencing Section 22) and the responsible use of public funds during this "austerity regime." They sharply criticize the governments' failure to resolve the long-standing issue of the delayed bill, which has resulted in substantial fines.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker heavily emphasizes the quality and accountability of legislation, criticizing the lack of measurable benefit derived from the reports presented by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He/She forcefully supports amendments aimed at ensuring the proper functioning of childcare and education laws, focusing on results-based policy formulation. The political focus is centered on correcting errors before they generate actual problems.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government, sharply criticizing the Prime Minister's optimism and the government's actions, which have resulted in economic stagnation and a crisis of confidence. Their political position is strongly results-oriented, stressing that the country is facing a composite crisis (economic, demographic, security, and political crises) and that the current political landscape must be fundamentally disrupted and restarted from scratch to restore public trust. He highlights the government's laughably low approval rating, which clearly demonstrates a lack of confidence among the populace.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly critical of the government's actions, especially regarding the utopian promises of the green transition and renewable energy. He emphasizes that the political system ridicules the opposition's draft legislation, which actually channels the real concerns of the people. The political framework is a mix of value-based criticism (protecting the environment and the living environment) and results-based criticism (projects don't pan out, the ministry is powerless).
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The political stance focuses strongly on supporting small-scale beekeepers and pensioners, opposing the Ministry of Rural Affairs' decision to exclude 77.6% of beekeepers from receiving subsidies. The speaker sharply criticizes the unfair distribution of these grants, which is based on an arbitrary 15-hive threshold, and challenges the argument that only large producers contribute to food security. This position is aimed squarely against bureaucratic injustice and emphasizes the necessity of supporting ordinary citizens.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The priority is rescuing the Estonian economy from the "mire" and avoiding additional burdens on entrepreneurs. The speaker is skeptical of environmental regulations that might inhibit the economy (specifically mentioning sustainability reporting and fuel prices). The political framework is clearly results-based, focusing on economic performance, and contrasts economic revitalization with avoiding environmental "doomsday."
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the practical issues surrounding financial regulation and the transposition of European Union directives. The speaker is demanding clarification from the Minister regarding both the number of green bond issuers and the scope of oversight exercised by the Financial Supervision Authority. The approach taken is results-oriented, stressing the necessity of resolving the current delays in implementing instant payments.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance is focused on criticizing the government's actions and priorities, particularly regarding the importance of the Rural Affairs Committee and the protection of Estonian entrepreneurs' interests. The speaker emphasizes the need for a stronger representation of Estonia's economic interests, rather than simply positioning the country as an advocate for Ukraine. The criticism is aimed at the government's failure to reconcile foreign policy objectives with domestic national interests.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes the adoption of the church law and the timing of the constitutional amendment, deeming it inappropriate given the proximity of an aggressive neighbor. They criticize the government’s actions as "displacement activity," which wastes both time and money while the nation struggles with high inflation and economic stagnation. The political position is both value-driven (respect for the church) and results-oriented (a demand for government effectiveness).
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on strong criticism of the Riigikogu's role as a "rubber stamp," which is seen as merely scoring political points instead of planning for the future. When shaping policy, emphasis is placed on adopting a systemic approach and the necessity of avoiding overly bureaucratic legislation. Furthermore, there is moderate support for using referendums more frequently, following the Swiss model, to improve democracy.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker sharply raises the issue of phone scams and fraud, emphasizing the potential vulnerability of citizens, especially women, to such schemes. The focus is directed at the Minister of Justice's personal performance and the effectiveness of the sector, making the approach results-based and demanding accountability. The political stance is aimed at improving security and crime prevention.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is supportive (I do support it, mind you) of a specific, albeit unspecified, draft bill. A key factor in forming this position is its similarity to the stance taken by the previous speaker. The speaker's focus is rather procedural, criticizing the style of debate where the substantive position is only revealed at the very end.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for improving administrative efficiency and government competence, referencing Jüri Raidla's proposal to reduce the number of officials and require public hearings for ministerial candidates. He sharply criticizes the excessive power of nature conservation in Estonia, which he believes is out of balance with the real interests of the people, and compares this to the necessity of limiting the power of the Reform Party and Eesti 200. The political focus is directed toward restoring balance and improving state governance.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position focuses on the government's inability to implement EU directives, which has resulted in large accumulated fines (at least 700,000 euros). The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance, demanding accountability and questioning who will pay these fines (the government, pensioners, or all citizens). The focus is on the inefficiency of government action and financial responsibility, constituting clearly results-based criticism.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's energy policy, particularly regarding the rapid construction of onshore and offshore wind farms, which are viewed as environmental pollution and a scheme for wealth redistribution through subsidies. This stance is grounded in values (the protection of nature and people) and focused on results, criticizing the government's ethical failures and its disregard for the public. The speaker also references previous political history, criticizing the actions of the EKRE parliamentary group during Martin Helme's tenure as Minister of Finance.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker supports a specific international convention (an optional protocol) but sharply criticizes the actions of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), labeling them as displacement activity and a shift in focus. The core political stance is opposition to the government’s actions, stressing that the state has abandoned a large segment of the Estonian population and is draining them economically. He/She also sharply criticizes military posturing, contrasting Estonia's behavior with Finland's sensible approach. The position is strongly results-oriented and values-driven, focusing on the welfare of the people.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the importance of parliamentary inquiries (Riigikogu questions) and sharply criticizes the attitude of the government (the Minister in question), suspecting that the entire exercise is merely a way of "letting off steam." The specific political focus is the non-transparency and unfairness of the funding decisions made by the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital), citing the repeated rejection of support for the Arnold Rüütel film as a prime example. The political framework is procedural and outcome-oriented, demanding accountability and adherence to established norms.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is centered on the reliability and procedures of e-voting. The speaker expresses concern, highlighting the "peculiarity" of the similarities observed between the e-voting systems in Estonia and Russia. The stance taken is moderately critical, emphasizing the need for an international assessment (OSCE).
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly critical of the government's actions, particularly regarding the plans for achieving green goals (100% renewable energy) and distributing large subsidies (2.6 billion). The criticism centers on the uncertainty of the measures, the absence of impact assessments, and the scuttling of previous plans. The focus is on calling into question the government's performance and competence.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is strongly anti-government, accusing it of oppressing the populace and acting as an enemy, which suggests an occupation regime. The primary focus is on the negative impact of the government's actions on public opinion, supported by a sociological survey. The framework is primarily results-oriented and values-based, centering on the government's legitimacy.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is sharply directed at the 2.6 billion euro offshore wind farm project, which is being treated as a rushed and dubious reallocation of wealth. The speaker supports the current government’s decision to withdraw the plan, viewing it as the more sensible course of action, but demands explanations regarding the background of the previous decision. The stance is strongly opposed to corruption suspicions and emphasizes fiscal responsibility.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker's political position is strongly procedural and value-driven, focusing on the fairness of legislation towards the public and entrepreneurs. He sharply criticizes the Riigikogu’s inability to prevent "foolish decisions" and emphasizes the need for adequate impact assessments and respect for the boundaries of the legal framework. The political framework is highly confrontational, labeling the government and parliamentary coalition as "enemies of the people" and "exploiters."
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government's actions, criticizing the "death sentences" the coalition has passed on draft legislation and stressing the necessity of a sober discussion regarding crucial issues. The political focus centers on the government's activities and spending (for instance, 70,000 euros during a difficult period), as well as opposing the proposed car tax. Their stance is strongly results-oriented and values-driven, accusing the government of irresponsible decision-making.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker expresses strong opposition to the government’s priorities, viewing the debate over the European Union directive as a mere distraction. His criticism is primarily outcome-based, highlighting the catastrophic state of the Estonian economy and the severe hardship faced by the populace. He demands that the focus be shifted to the nation’s pressing issues, rather than the transposition of directives.
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing unwavering loyalty to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional order. Specific political themes or directions are not evident from the speech; the focus is on commencing the fulfillment of official duties.