By Months: Mart Võrklaev
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
09.2025
16 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the activities of unregulated credit unions, which are accused of excessive risk-taking, misleading depositors, and inadequate oversight. Concern is expressed regarding the economic impact of public sector wage hikes, which are funded at the expense of the state budget deficit, raising fears of accelerating inflation and a widening wage gap with the private sector.
06.2025
5 Speeches
The primary and intense confrontation is aimed at the Social Democrats (Sotsid), who are consistently criticized for their desire to impose taxes (car tax, sugar tax) and for spreading false information regarding the kindergarten fees in Rae municipality. The criticism is politically charged, accusing opponents of "tax frenzy" and intimidating the residents of Rae municipality.
05.2025
3 Speeches
The criticism is aimed primarily at the government's failure in financial planning within the education sector, where inaccuracies resulted in a record surplus of 107 million euros. The criticism is policy-driven and procedural, focusing on the inefficient use and planning of funds. There is no direct personal or partisan confrontation present in the speeches.
04.2025
16 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes the Social Democrats (Jevgeni Ossinovski) and EKRE (Siim Pohlak). The Social Democrats are accused of having demanded that the motor vehicle tax be made even higher and are now leveling false accusations regarding the authorship of the tax. EKRE is criticized for submitting empty, flawed, and populist draft legislation that does not warrant thorough discussion in the committee.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the former EKREIKE government, specifically Martin Helme, Jüri Ratas, and Urmas Reinsalu, who are accused of the unreasonable allocation of taxpayer money to a company that has since gone bankrupt. The criticism is intense, demanding answers and linking these financial decisions to political scandals (the Porto Franco criminal case). There is no sign of a willingness to compromise; instead, the emphasis is placed firmly on the need to investigate this failed case.
02.2025
4 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at political gamesmanship, which hinders the resolution of serious problems, and at the creation of competing legislative drafts. It issues a direct challenge to the opposing side, questioning their 2023 vote on the bank tax issue, suggesting an attack focused squarely on political accountability.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The objection is aimed at the Environmental Committee for accepting an environmentally damaging amendment proposal, and at the representative of Eesti 200, whose claims regarding the disposal of scrap vehicles are deemed erroneous. The criticism is focused on policy and consequences, emphasizing that the changes create inequality and increase bureaucracy. Reinsalu's assertions about putting property at risk are also being refuted.
11.2024
29 Speeches
The main opponents are Isamaa and EKRE, who are sharply criticized for procedural shortcomings and avoiding substantive responsibility. [The speaker] accuses Isamaa (Aivar Kokk) of superficially handling the motor vehicle tax bill and points to the lack of transparency in their alternative budget, which fails to include specific areas for savings. [The speaker] rejects accusations that he has gone into hiding or lied.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker has entered into strong opposition with the individual who distorted his earlier positions regarding tax increases. The criticism is intense and focuses on the opponent's unethical behavior and twisting of facts ("You claim to be fighting against lies, yet why have you started distorting the facts yourself?").
09.2024
4 Speeches
Data is unavailable. The speaker acts as a neutral rapporteur, conveying the questions and concerns of the committee members (including Aivar Kokk, Annely Akkermann, and Marek Reinaas), without expressing direct criticism or opposition toward the ministers or the draft legislation.