By Months: Ants Frosch
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
09.2025
6 Speeches
The primary criticism is directed at the minister and the government, accusing them of avoiding political responsibility and of "mental stagnation" in the running of the country. The criticism is intense, focusing on the government's inaction and lack of accountability, rather than on personal attacks.
06.2025
8 Speeches
Criticism is directed against the government's actions, particularly concerning the insufficient impact analysis and the underestimation of local governments' administrative capacity. Strong opposition is also aimed at the enormous powers being granted to the Minister of Finance and the lack of control over new databases, highlighting both external and internal security threats.
05.2025
1 Speeches
Insufficient data.
04.2025
3 Speeches
The main targets of criticism are the State Chancellery's Senior Executive Selection Committee, which is being criticized for disregarding its own criteria, and the Government of the Republic/Prime Minister, who are being pressed for an explanation regarding potential political pressure during the selection process. The criticism is intense, procedural, and centers on the lack of competence for a critical post.
03.2025
31 Speeches
The main opponents are those who voted against the amendments in the committee (Lauri Läänemets, Lauri Laats) and those who criticize the speed of the amendments or the taking away of rights. The speaker criticizes the previous government for postponing the issue and deems the raising of the "fifth column" topic in the Riigikogu hall to be extremely inappropriate. The opponents' positions are seen as stemming from an entitlement mentality and justifying the failure to regulate their relationship with the state.
02.2025
12 Speeches
The main opponent is the government coalition, which is criticized for ignoring the work of the Riigikogu, showing contempt for democracy, and pursuing an opaque personnel policy. Criticism is also directed at the Prime Minister's personnel maneuvering and the minister's inaccurate defense claims. The Social Democrats were criticized for misinterpreting arguments and "putting words in people's mouths."
01.2025
6 Speeches
The main opponents are Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi and Prime Minister Michal’s government, who are being criticized for both their policies (tax hikes) and ethical issues (nepotism within the security sector). The opposition is intense, demanding the repeal of the car tax and highlighting the confusion among government agencies regarding the tax calculators. The criticism targets both political leadership and personnel policy.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The politician is critical of the government's political choices, questioning the minister's decisions regarding the focus of foreign policy and the management of environmental risks. The criticism is aimed at political and strategic shortcomings, not at individuals.
11.2024
6 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the Centre Party and high-ranking security officials, particularly concerning the publicly influential opinions expressed by the former Director General of the Internal Security Service (Kaitsepolitseiamet). The challenge is both ethical and procedural, demanding the implementation of a "cooling-off period" for security officials when expressing views that carry public influence.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the government and the responsible ministers, particularly regarding the actions of the Ministry of the Interior. The criticism is intense, focusing on the government's inability to control security agencies and its failures in infrastructure development. The ministry is accused of avoiding oversight, and it is alleged that the government is "simply hiding behind them."
09.2024
6 Speeches
The opposition is directed against the policies of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The criticism is intense, accusing the Ministry of the Interior of potential political selection (the exclusion of the Valga and Otepää municipalities due to their Isamaa rural municipality mayors). The Foreign Minister's decisions are criticized for sacrificing symbols, using the sharp metaphor "the era of the spice grocers."
07.2024
3 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the prime ministerial candidate and the coalition agreement because it lacks substantive state reform. The criticism is both procedural and political, calling into question the substance of the solutions proposed by the government as well as the adequacy of the selection system for senior state officials. The intensity of the criticism is moderately strong, demanding accountability from the State Secretary as well.
05.2024
15 Speeches
The primary opponents are the executive branch (the Government of the Republic, Interior Minister Läänemets, and Ministry of Defence officials) and the Riigikogu Board regarding the resolution of procedural matters. The criticism centers on the government's incompetence, its inability to manage its workload, and its failure to advance crucial security and election issues. He/She accuses the Riigikogu majority of employing "steamroller" tactics.
04.2024
16 Speeches
The primary opposition is directed at the government and the coalition, which are criticized for their inability to manage mass migration, the destruction of the trustworthiness of e-elections, and the disregard for national values. The criticism is intense and encompasses both political decisions and the evasion of responsibility by high-ranking state officials (Chief Prosecutor Parmas). The e-voting system is called hopeless and is cited as the cause of the crisis of parliamentarism.
03.2024
13 Speeches
The standoff is aimed at the Prime Minister (Kaja Kallas) and the coalition parties (Reform Party, Eesti 200, SDE). The criticism is intense, focusing on ethical issues ("East transport scandal," "blood money") and security loopholes in the legislation. The speaker accuses the coalition of being undemocratic and demands equal treatment for all state officials before the law.
02.2024
8 Speeches
The strong opposition stance targets the government’s institutional governance (the Prosecutor’s Office and the appointment of high-ranking officials) and foreign policy decisions (specifically, the cuts to foreign missions). Sharp criticism is also directed at the activities of the Riigikogu Board, accusing them of unfair and uncooperative treatment when handling the opposition’s questions and draft legislation.
01.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker is clearly oppositional, criticizing the government's actions regarding both ethical issues and the fields of infrastructure and tax policy. The Reform Party is particularly sharply criticized concerning rural transport options, with the speaker referring to the "punnvõrristamine" (the forced reliance on basic mopeds/scooters) of Estonia. The criticism is directed at both political choices (Rail Baltic) and procedural deficiencies (the lack of consultation during renovations).