By Plenary Sessions: Ants Frosch
Total Sessions: 50
Fully Profiled: 50
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the systemic situation and the prevailing mindset, which are characterized by "mental stagnation" and cross-cutting crises. Specific opponents or policies are not named; the critique is rather general and focused on the current state of affairs.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the minister and the government, highlighting the rarity of taking political responsibility in Estonia's recent history. The criticism is procedural and forceful, demanding a clear definition of the limits of responsibility, but it is not personal.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The opposition's stance is directed against the coalition and the board, sharply criticizing procedural unfairness and the restriction of the opposition's rights. The criticism is also aimed at the government's financial policy (the income tax hike) and the misuse of state subsidies, citing the Otepää case as an example. He/She defends his/her actions against accusations that they constitute obstructionism.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Criticism is aimed at the drafters of the bill, who failed to include the cost of replacing Chinese cameras in Estonia in the impact assessment. The opposition is both procedural and political, highlighting the analysis's shortcomings at the intersection of security and finance.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the content and structure of the draft bill, particularly concerning the massive delegation of authority granted to the Minister of Finance. The opposition is based on both policy and procedural grounds, highlighting the risk posed by the lack of independent oversight and the negative consequences resulting from previous innovations (e-residency).
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The main criticism is directed at the minister and the government's proposal, specifically faulting the inadequate impact analysis and the imposition of an additional burden on local municipalities. The criticism is policy-based and procedural, focusing on the feasibility of implementation and the lack of resources.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Direct political opposition is not being voiced, but the government (the Prime Minister) is being pressured regarding the resolution of operational security matters. Criticism is aimed at procedural management and incident handling, demanding specific answers concerning the status of databases and cameras.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No direct opposition or criticism towards political opponents is evident. The indirect opposition is directed at the current system of territorial division, which does not adequately support rural areas, distinguishing them from the opportunities available in Tallinn and Harju County.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The opposition is directed at the Government of the Republic and the selection committee for top executives of the State Chancellery, who are being criticized for violating procedural rules and making an incompetent selection. The criticism is intense and hints at the existence of possible political pressure, demanding the reorganization of the committee's composition.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Criticizes those who consider the changes undemocratic or a deprivation of rights (e.g., Lauri Läänemets, Lauri Laats, colleagues from the Centre Party), accusing them of supporting an "entitlement mentality." Considers the raising of the 'fifth column' topic in the Riigikogu chamber to be extremely inappropriate and perceived as a threat. Criticizes the previous government (Spring 2023) for sidelining important security-related issues.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Criticism is aimed at the current local government election procedure, which permits non-citizens to vote, describing this as a dilution of accountability. The intensity of the opposition is high because this policy is viewed as a dangerous myth that has created unresolved conflicts, particularly in Tallinn. There is also resistance to the decisions made by the Constitutional Assembly in good faith, which have not proven their worth today.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The main confrontation is directed against the ruling coalition, who are criticized for ignoring the work of a democratic institution. Separately, the Social Democratic Party and Tanel Kiik are criticized, accused of demagoguery and putting words in people's mouths. The criticism is intense and touches upon both policy (suffrage, e-elections) and ethical behavior at the local level ("food chains").
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and the prime minister, accusing them of engaging in politically motivated personnel maneuvering involving senior state officials. The criticism is procedural, alleging that the government’s actions in replacing the State Secretary and the Permanent Secretaries were neither transparent nor honest. The intensity of the attack is moderate, but the substance is fundamentally accusatory.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary target is the minister and their team (the speechwriter), who are being criticized for presenting inaccurate information regarding security issues. The criticism is aimed at the government's competence and fact-checking procedures, and is not personal.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the inadequacy of the current oversight, which enables the misuse of Bolt taxi services. Direct political opponents or groups are not named; rather, the shortcomings of the existing control system are being criticized.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The primary criticism is aimed at the coalition, within which "strange confrontations" are evident, and at state agencies (MTA, Transport Agency) for their incompetence. The criticism is policy-based and procedural, demanding the complete repeal of the tax, since the confusion cannot be resolved otherwise.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the personnel policy in the defense sector, which is overseen by the government and Prime Minister Michal. The criticism is intense and centers on ethical and procedural shortcomings, accusing the leadership of exhibiting nepotism.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is indirectly aimed at Prime Minister Michal’s government, suggesting that the campaign promoting larger families requires a stronger and clearer representative (a "standard-bearer"). The critique is not personal; instead, it focuses on the government’s operational priorities and the clarity of its messaging.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The opposition is aimed at government policies concerning the restricted circle of consultation on foreign policy and the consideration of potentially hazardous methods for processing phosphorite in Estonia. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on strategic errors and shortcomings in risk management.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism and observations are directed at the relationship between the Centre Party and the Internal Security Service (Kaitsepolitseiamet). Specifically, questions are being raised regarding the public commentary made by the former Director General of the Internal Security Service and the necessity of a potential "cooling-off period," thereby calling into question the societal influence of security officials.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Direct confrontation is not explicitly stated, but reference is made to the existing "problem with one church," which suggests dissatisfaction with a specific institutional situation. The speaker proposes offering accommodation to the faithful as a potential solution or mitigation for this issue.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the Government of the Republic and the Ministry of the Interior, who are criticized for avoiding responsibility and allowing security agencies to slip out of control. The criticism is systemic and intense, accusing the government of undermining security provision procedures and demonstrating a lack of political will regarding memorial issues. No willingness to compromise has been expressed; instead, a clear revision is demanded.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The confrontation is directed at the minister and the government, who are being criticized for failing to fulfill long-standing infrastructure promises (the Tallinn-Tartu highway). Also criticized is the earlier activity of the minister’s party colleague in 2006, highlighting that the road was never built despite public support.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker holds an oppositional view toward the Foreign Minister and the government, criticizing their decisions concerning symbolic cuts made for the sake of austerity. The criticism is aimed at the rationale behind the policy and the motives of the decision-makers, suggesting a fundamental lack of vision.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The objection is aimed at "the esteemed rapporteur," who presented inaccurate information concerning the speaker's departure from the delegation. The criticism is purely procedural and fact-based, intended to restore the truth, not to attack the individual or the policy.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The primary conflict is with the Ministry of the Interior, which is being criticized for its selective approach to ensuring crisis preparedness and for allowing decisions suspected of being politically motivated to persist. The criticism is intense and directly suggests that municipalities led by mayors who are members of the Isamaa party may be deliberately excluded from programs for political reasons.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker is taking an oppositional stance, directly criticizing the prime ministerial candidate and the coalition agreement for failing to include substantial state reform. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, calling into question both the adequacy of the selection process for civil servants and the government's overall capacity for reform.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker occupies a critical oversight role, posing questions to the Minister of the Interior. This indicates an opposition stance or a position designed to challenge the government's actions. The criticism is aimed at the lack of transparency in the procedure and the ambiguity of the timeframe, making it inherently procedural and policy-based.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main targets of criticism are the ruling coalition, the Republic Electoral Committee (VVK), and the Electoral Service. The criticism is both procedural and political, stressing their unwillingness to solve the problems and move forward. The speaker warns that inaction will lead to an e-voting fiasco, which constitutes high-intensity confrontation.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The primary opponents are the Government of the Republic and officials from the Ministry of Defence, whose stance is deemed irresponsible and indicative of a failure to grasp the significance of the draft legislation. Criticism is intense and centers on political negligence, as the government is delaying the necessary legal amendment under the pretext of conducting further analysis.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Criticism is directed at the minister and the government for the inadequate implementation of the special support system, which jeopardizes the educational development of Estonian children. The objection is raised at both the policy and execution levels, emphasizing the scarcity of resources (teachers) and the system's inability to guarantee equal education.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opposition is aimed at the Riigikogu leadership and majority over the procedural rushing, known colloquially as the "steamroller." The executive branch (Interior Minister Läänemets) faces sharp criticism for incompetence and for requesting "indulgences" from Parliament, which suggests the government is avoiding accountability. The criticism is mainly procedural and concerns the government's activities.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The standoff is directed at the government’s policy and the minister, who is being criticized for the bill’s detrimental impact on peripheral regions. There is also indirect criticism regarding the Prime Minister’s personal attitude, referencing a widely circulated story in the local media.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary criticism is directed at the coalition and the prime minister, who are accused of moving toward the consolidation of power, as well as the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee (Terras). The criticism is both procedural (fast-tracking the process, low quality of debate) and substantive (distrust of the e-voting system). The opposition is intense because the system is viewed as vulnerable to manipulation and irreparable.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Criticism is aimed at the inefficiency of the government’s actions (specifically, the failure of the "million shells" initiative) and the lack of strategic clarity in its US policy. In the foreign policy context, concern is expressed regarding both the Biden administration and the possibility of Trump succeeding him, as neither is seen as sufficiently enthusiastic about contributing to European security.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the organizers of the cultural program and the government (through the minister), sharply criticizing their choices and priorities. The criticism is substantive, addressing the undervaluation of national values in the preparation of the cultural program.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at high-ranking state officials (e.g., Parmas) for avoiding responsibility, and it targets the Ministry of Justice for its inaction concerning lengthy court proceedings. Earlier government decisions (such as the creation of the PPA) are also being criticized, as is the current education policy, which threatens Estonian-language education. The criticism is systemic and intense, demanding accountability.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opposition is directed at the government and the minister, who are criticized for underestimating mass immigration and security threats. The criticism is policy-based, as it calls for the implementation of a moratorium and the setting of clear limits on the number of Ukrainian refugees.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
Strong opposition is directed at the ruling party Eesti 200 over the use of an unethical donation, with demands for its immediate return. Regarding the draft sanctions bill, the government is being criticized for its haste and for underestimating the associated risks. The speaker notes that other opposition members, including EKRE, have also raised questions about the risks inherent in the bill.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the activities of judicial and investigative authorities, particularly regarding the inconsistent application of the principle of proportionality. The objection is both procedural and principled, focusing on the disparity of standards applied in similar cases.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The main confrontation is directed at the governing coalition (Reform Party, Social Democrats, Eesti 200), who are accused of voting down the draft law due to a lack of political will. The criticism is sharp and substantive, referencing the coalition party leaders' ties to Eastern funding and the establishment of an undemocratic state system. No willingness to compromise is being expressed, as the rejection of the bill is anticipated on political grounds.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opposition is aimed squarely at the government and the prime minister, whose policies are being criticized for being contradictory and ineffective. The criticism targets both the lack of coherence in foreign policy (sanctions versus military support) and the domestic failure to resolve transportation issues in rural areas.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The criticism is aimed at the handling of the security situation and the ineffective deterrence of border crossings, a task considered overwhelming for the state. Furthermore, skepticism is expressed regarding the mindset and honesty of people originating from certain cultural backgrounds, which may impede obtaining an adequate picture of their true intentions.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the policy of the government or the responsible minister concerning the reduction of the foreign missions network. The criticism is political and focuses on the inadequacy of the decision given the current security backdrop, accusing the government of sending a perverse signal regarding the seriousness of transatlantic relations.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The main criticism is directed at the institutional activities and management of the Prosecutor's Office, which are considered inadequate and protective of injustice. The system is also criticized for allowing high-ranking state officials, such as the Prosecutor General and the Commander of the Defence Forces, to resign without completing their terms of office. The criticism is systemic and focuses on the ineffective functioning of state authorities.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed against the policy of the Reform Party, which is accused of leaving dangerous and low-quality means of transport (moped cars) as the sole option available to rural residents. The criticism is policy- and results-based, highlighting the dissonance when compared to Russian oblasts and calling for a better example (Poland) to be followed.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the ministry and the customs authority due to the lack of adequate control measures to ensure privacy when postal shipments are opened. The criticism is policy and procedure driven, demanding concrete solutions.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Criticism is directed at the Constitutional Committee because they failed to request an assessment from the security agencies regarding Soviet propaganda narratives. Furthermore, there is an ironic reference to "fresh social democrats" who supposedly need to be enlightened on the subject, hinting at their ignorance concerning key security aspects.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The confrontation is aimed at the government and the prime minister, criticizing both their ethical stances and previous strategic decisions, particularly the prioritization of Rail Baltic. The criticism is intense, labeling the Rail Baltic decision "disastrous" and the traffic situation "catastrophic." Decisions made in Brussels are also indirectly criticized for leaving Via Baltica neglected.