By Plenary Sessions: Ants Frosch

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.