Agenda Profile: Ants Frosch
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The focus is heavily centered on opposition work, stressing determination and consistency in proposing solutions, even when the ruling coalition refuses to pass the bills. The primary political themes involve restoring the merit-based appointment process for state officials and criticizing the government's tax policy (specifically, the income tax hike). The political approach is highly procedural, involving resistance to government actions and decisions made by the Riigikogu (Parliament) Board.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's internal rules and procedural regulations, repeatedly raising questions concerning the session agenda, recesses, and the assessment of obstruction. Furthermore, detailed knowledge of the amendments to § 16 subsection 51 of the Public Service Act is evident, as well as the specifics of KredEx support measures and recovery procedures. Regarding economic topics, detailed statistics on the impact of the income tax increase are demanded from the Minister of Finance.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly confrontational, critical, and demanding, especially when communicating with the chairman regarding procedural matters. Irony and sarcasm are employed ("a friend peels a friend's skin," "The Last Relic"), along with metaphors (salami tactics) to describe the opposition's activities. Answers and justifications are firmly demanded, particularly concerning legal and technical issues, thereby questioning the authority of the Riigikogu leadership ("Who is that god in heaven").
8 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
An active legislative initiator and a member of the group submitting interpellations, regularly presenting bills and queries during various sessions (from February to January). This pattern of activity demonstrates consistent involvement in the proceedings, raising both substantive and procedural questions. These repeated interventions indicate a dedication to the deployment of opposition tactics.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
A very strong opposition stance, criticizing the coalition for failing to pass draft legislation and the Riigikogu Presidium for implementing unfair procedural rules. The criticism targets both policy issues (tax hikes, misuse of state subsidies) and procedural injustice (hindering the submission of questions, labeling [their actions] as obstruction/filibustering). The opposition vows to continue its activities "bit by bit" until its goals are achieved.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
He/She works actively in cooperation with colleagues, co-authoring several bills and parliamentary inquiries. Notable is the cooperation in presenting the draft Public Service Act (together with Arvo Aller, Mart Helme, Kert Kingo, and others) and in submitting an interpellation regarding income tax with a broad-based opposition group (including Aivar Kokk, Riina Solman, Jaanus Karilaid).
8 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national and procedural issues, but there is one specific regional topic. This concerns the recovery of state aid from Otepää Üürimajad OÜ, highlighting the actions of the Otepää municipal authorities and the imposition of mortgages on the Kopli tänav 2a residential building.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Strongly opposes the 2025 income tax hike, demanding detailed statistics from Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi regarding its impact on state revenues and the tax burden on individuals. It highlights concerns about the transparency of fiscal policy and the negative effects of tax increases, pointing to the necessity of controlling how state subsidies are utilized.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
8 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main legislative priorities are the amendment of the Public Service Act, aimed at restoring the competitive appointment process for civil servants. A second important focus is government oversight through inquiries concerning the impact of the income tax increase and the misuse of state subsidies (KredEx). [The subject] is the initiator of draft legislation and the submitter of interpellations.
8 Speeches Analyzed