By Plenary Sessions: Ants Frosch
Total Sessions: 50
Fully Profiled: 50
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on diagnosing cross-sectoral crises and long-term "mental stagnation," which began even before 2021. The speaker strongly supports the necessity of fundamental change in order to reach the threshold of a "new era of awakening." The focus is on a value-based and performance-driven framework that emphasizes the restoration of the "free spirit."
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The most prominent issue is the political accountability of ministers and the criteria for resignation. The speaker pressures the minister to define a hypothetical scenario that would compel him to assume responsibility, critically referencing the rare instances of accountability being taken in Estonia’s recent history. The position is strongly value-driven and aimed at evaluating the government’s actions (or inaction).
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is distinctly oppositional, centered on challenging the government's actions and procedural rules, while simultaneously stressing consistency and the provision of solutions. The main political issues are the restoration of appointing civil servants through competitive selection processes and strong opposition to the 2025 income tax increase. The overall approach heavily emphasizes procedural justice and governmental effectiveness.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance heavily emphasizes national security and the deficiencies in the bill's impact assessment. The speaker stresses the necessity of addressing security risks linked to Chinese-made cameras, referencing Russian military intelligence operations in Romania. The position remains moderately critical regarding the preparation of the bill, primarily due to the lack of clarity regarding the cost of replacement.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is cautious and critical, particularly concerning the centralization of power (a significant transfer of authority to the Minister of Finance) and the security of state databases. The necessity for independent oversight and data compartmentalization is stressed, citing real threats posed by both criminals and hostile states. The position is strongly policy- and procedure-driven, focusing on risk mitigation.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker strongly opposes proposals that place additional burdens (such as waste monitoring) on local governments without an impact assessment being conducted or sufficient resources allocated. The political focus is on performance and administrative capacity, emphasizing that the capacity of Local Government Units (LGUs) varies significantly. This position is strongly critical of government actions that create unfunded mandates.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most critical issue is national security, highlighting the threat posed by the use of Chinese technology (Hikvision, Dahua cameras), which Russian intelligence has exploited within the European Union. The political position is heavily focused on security and demands immediate operational measures (database segregation, switching off cameras). The issue of privacy, which was initially raised, is quickly superseded by the focus on the security threat.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on supporting regional development and rural areas. A policy-based position is being presented that emphasizes the need to change Estonia's statistical territorial division in order to channel European Union funds into regions outside of Harju County. The objective is to support rural life and reduce the dominance of Tallinn and Harju County.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political stance is strongly critical of the government's actions regarding the appointment of senior executives, particularly within the context of the Ministry of Defence. The primary focus is the disregard for the selection criteria applicable to top public service officials, which is framed as a serious matter concerning national security and competence. This position is firmly procedural and competence-based, demanding explanations from the government and a review of the composition of the relevant commission.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
He/She strongly advocates for amending the constitution to restrict the voting rights of non-citizens and stateless persons in local elections, framing it as an issue of state sovereignty and internal security. Although preferring the "pure option" (only for Estonian citizens), he/she supports a compromise (a sunset clause) to ensure the passage of the bill. The political framework is value-based, focusing on defining suffrage as a civil right and addressing the failure of integration. He/She believes that the external environment has provided a specific time window for making this decision, thereby justifying the urgency.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position centers on questions of citizenship and the exercise of state authority. The speaker strongly backs the proposal that only Estonian citizens should be permitted to vote in local elections, viewing the current arrangement as diluting accountability and posing a risk to national stability. This stance is deeply value-based, stressing legal continuity and the principle of *jus sanguinis* (the right of blood). He criticizes the historical decisions made by the Constitutional Assembly, arguing that they are no longer justifiable given the complicated international situation we face today.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The political stance is one of strong opposition, accusing the ruling coalition of ignoring and showing contempt for the work of democratic institutions. Its core positions are value-based, demanding the exclusion of voting rights for non-citizens at both the local and national levels, and emphasizing the necessity of power being exercised by Estonian citizens. It sharply criticizes the functioning of local democracy and the flaws in the electoral system, viewing these issues as holding back Estonian democracy.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on overseeing government activities and criticizing the personnel policies concerning high-ranking state officials. The speaker expresses doubt regarding the integrity of the State Secretary replacement and characterizes the movement of officials as political maneuvering. This stance is forcefully presented and highly critical of the government's staffing choices, emphasizing that "personnel decides everything."
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is highly critical of the accuracy of the security information presented by the government (or minister). The emphasis is placed on the government's performance and factual correctness, especially concerning the designation and status of NATO operations. This stance is aimed at scrutinizing the government's activities and exposing inaccuracies.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance centers on the strict regulation and control of transport services (Bolt taxis). The speaker strongly advocates for regular, comprehensive inspection campaigns conducted by the Police and Border Guard Board to prevent the misuse of the service. This position is clearly geared toward achieving effectiveness and maintaining public order.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political focus centers on opposing the proposed car tax, which is widely viewed as a failed and confusing scheme. This stance is strongly antagonistic and highlights the government's inability to clearly implement the policy, citing inter-agency confusion and internal conflicts within the coalition.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The most prominent issue is the personnel policy within the security and defense sector. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the recent departures and new appointments of high-ranking officials, accusing the government of nepotism and incompetent leadership. The political framework is heavily performance-based, focusing on the stability and reliability of the state's senior officialdom.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most prominent theme is the advocacy for large families and increased birth rates, which is treated as a value-based issue requiring strong prioritization and a champion within the government. The political stance is geared toward supporting the large family campaign, emphasizing its necessity in the context of Prime Minister Michal’s government.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political platform is directed against the marginalization of Estonian foreign policy, demanding consultation with the leading countries of Europe and the world, rather than solely with immediate neighbors. Domestically, there is strong opposition to environmentally hazardous industrial processes, particularly the sulfuric acid treatment of phosphorite, which produces carcinogenic waste. This represents a strongly value-based approach that places the nation’s reputation and environmental security first.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on constitutional issues, particularly the regulation of local government and the expansion of suffrage. The speaker emphasizes the principles of legal certainty and legitimate expectation, distinguishing between the expectations of grey passport holders (stateless residents) and Estonian citizens. He/She supports ideal solutions (the "ideal landscape") but acknowledges the necessity of operating within the current political reality. Adherence to the fundamental principles of international relations, such as reciprocity, is also important.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly supportive of the proposal to add a public holiday (likely in connection with Easter), justifying this by arguing it would bring joy and happiness to homes and families. The stance is value-based, emphasizing social benefits and accommodating the needs of believers. Furthermore, the individual sees the addition of the holiday as a potentially positive step that could help resolve the existing issue concerning one specific church.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly critical of the government and the Ministry of the Interior regarding their oversight of security agencies, demanding a clear audit and revision of the activities of the police and the Internal Security Service. The speaker criticizes the government for committing a fundamental error by failing to prevent the escalation of the issue while simultaneously neglecting the commemoration of Estonian men who fell in 1944. The main criticism is directed at the government’s incompetence and its performance-driven avoidance of responsibility.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance heavily focuses on infrastructure development, demanding the ambitious and rapid construction of four-lane highways (Via Baltica, Tallinn-Tartu highway). This position is results-driven, criticizing the government’s inaction and historical failures when compared to the success achieved by Poland and Lithuania. The speaker stresses the necessity of achieving tangible results to ensure a seamless connection with Warsaw.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is centered on the specifics of foreign policy and diplomatic protocol, particularly emphasizing the location in Jerusalem where the Israeli ambassador presented his credentials. Criticism is also leveled at the government’s (the Foreign Minister’s) decisions, which, while based on cost-saving calculations, ultimately lead to a greater symbolic loss. These viewpoints are value-based, underscoring the importance of symbols and a long-term vision over short-term budgetary savings.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is centered on procedural precision and the accurate representation of personal status within the parliamentary delegation. The speaker strongly refutes misinformation, stressing that they were excluded from the delegation, rather than having resigned voluntarily. This stance is heavily fact-based and aims to protect the speaker's personal reputation.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly critical of the government's crisis preparedness strategy, emphasizing that it is project-based and insufficient, protecting only the citizens of selected local municipalities. The speaker questions the impartiality of the Ministry of the Interior's choices, hinting at political motivation behind the exclusion of the Valga and Otepää municipalities from the exercises. The position is primarily results-oriented, focusing on the deficiencies in ensuring universal and mandatory security.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The political focus is heavily centered on the issue of state reform, criticizing the coalition agreement for offering only minor optimization rather than a substantive overhaul of the state apparatus. He/She stresses the necessity of addressing deficiencies in the selection system for high-ranking state officials and the question of accountability. The stance is highly critical of the government's proposed action plan, viewing it primarily as a means to satisfy the vanity of politicians.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position centers heavily on the transparency of state security institutions and the legal system, as well as the procedural timeline. Concern is raised that evidence only becomes clear to the public during the court process itself, emphasizing the need for institutional effectiveness and accountability. The framing is strongly procedural and results-oriented.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position centers on strong opposition to the reliability and functionality of Estonia's e-voting system. The speaker demands a complete overhaul of the system in line with international recommendations, or the outright termination of e-voting. The system is described as "rotten" and "exposed," stressing the necessity for transparency and trust. This position is strongly outcome-based, focusing squarely on the system's failure.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political stance is heavily focused on national security and strengthening defense capabilities. The speaker firmly supports expanding the powers of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center, deeming the government's opposition irresponsible and a disregard for the needs of the servicemen themselves. This position is strongly value-driven and underscores the urgency of the current crisis.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political focus is on the deficiencies in implementing education policy, especially regarding the instruction of non-Estonian speaking children in primary schools. The speaker expresses strong concern that the lack of special support is causing Estonian children to fail to complete the curriculum and is diminishing their future competitiveness. This position is highly critical of the government’s actions, emphasizing a systemic failure.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly procedural and value-based, emphasizing the necessity of halting the rush and avoiding the "steamroller" tactic in the Riigikogu. The speaker is critical of the executive branch (the Ministry of Interior) for its inability to manage its work and demands adherence to humanity and practical common sense when considering the appeals made by the churches. He finds that the Riigikogu has "run itself into a deadlock" with the current agenda.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is opposed to the current legislative bill, stressing its potential negative impact on regional inequality. This political stance is heavily focused on protecting Estonia's remote and poorer regions, framing the opposition as a critique centered on the policy's consequences.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is vehemently opposed to the e-voting system and the associated legislative process, viewing the system as hopeless and vulnerable to manipulation. The speaker frames this situation as a crisis of Estonian parliamentarism and a movement toward autocracy, stressing that the Prime Minister’s will always prevails. This position is principled (value-based), centering on electoral integrity and the failure of democratic procedures.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The political focus is heavily directed toward foreign and security policy, underscoring the extreme severity of the international situation. The speaker criticizes the effectiveness of the government's actions, pointing to the failure of Estonia’s security policy initiative (the "million shells" idea). Strategically, there is a demand for clarity regarding Estonia’s positioning within NATO and its policy toward the United States, with an apparent preference for a bipartisan approach.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly value-driven, highlighting the importance of national symbols (the Estonian flag 140) and criticizing their neglect within the cultural program. Opposition is emerging against the prioritization of LGBT+ themes over national values, which ultimately calls the cultural program's priorities into question.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly demands accountability from state officials and criticizes the trend where high-ranking officials attempt to shirk their duties and resign prematurely. He demands that the Ministry of Justice be granted the right to intervene in the work of the Prosecutor's Office due to lengthy court proceedings, which constitute a punishment in themselves. Furthermore, he strongly criticizes the creation of the unified PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) as a rash decision, considering its reversal a matter of life and death for Estonia.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed toward the security threats arising in Estonia from mass immigration and Ukrainian refugees. The speaker is demanding the imposition of a total moratorium on all other immigration and is asking the government to establish clear red lines for assessing the development of the crisis. This stance is strongly critical and value-based, emphasizing the necessity of preparing for the worst-case scenario.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The political position strongly centers on ethical responsibility, demanding that Eesti 200 return the "blood money" donation linked to Usmanov. Regarding legislation, emphasis is placed on managing the legal and security risks associated with the draft sanctions bill. The speaker supports a collective decision-making process so that Estonia is not the first country in Europe to act, thereby questioning the wisdom of swift and independent action.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance centers on the proportionality of justice and the appearance of fairness. The speaker criticizes the legal system's inconsistent approach, citing the Slava Ukraini and Parvel Pruunsild cases as examples, emphasizing the violation of constitutional rights (privacy) in the latter instance. The position is strongly value-based, stressing the principles of the rule of law.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The political position heavily focuses on the equal treatment of state secret holders and tightening security checks for government members. The speaker sharply criticizes the Eastern transport scandal and claims that the coalition parties are connected to "Eastern money," which suggests an undemocratic regime. The primary emphasis is placed on equality before the law and ensuring national security, thereby questioning the legitimacy of the government. The stance is strongly oppositional and value-driven.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is highly critical of the government's actions, highlighting a contradiction in its Russia policy: European unity is demanded when imposing sanctions, yet support is given to a smaller group's "boots on the ground" initiative. Domestically, emphasis is placed on the inadequacy of public transportation in rural areas and its negative impact on rural life. The criticism is directed at the government's inconsistencies and its disregard for the actual situation in the countryside.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political focus is heavily centered on ensuring national security and tightening border control. The speaker expresses concern that the flow of people across the border is overwhelming for Estonia and exacerbates the security threat, urgently calling for the implementation of general preventive measures to deter border crossings. Their approach is value-driven and policy-based, focusing on maintaining law and order.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance strongly focuses on foreign and security policy. The speaker expresses concern regarding the impact of the internal political standoff in the USA on Ukraine and NATO’s credibility, noting that the latter is being called into question. He/She forcefully opposes cuts to Estonia’s network of foreign representations, particularly the consulates located in the USA, deeming such cuts inadequate and damaging to transatlantic relations. The position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the reliability and seriousness of the alliances.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus is on the quality of state governance and the accountability of law enforcement agencies. The speaker sharply criticizes the management of the Prosecutor's Office, asserting that it fails to uphold justice and has "gone completely off the rails." He strongly supports the draft bill aimed at resolving this issue, and seeks to change the procedure for appointing high-ranking state officials, as many of them are unable to serve out their full term. His positions are heavily geared toward institutional reform and performance.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is clearly in favor of a specific draft law, though its content has yet to be detailed. This constitutes a strong but concise appeal to colleagues to vote in support of the legislation. The position's framework is focused purely on policy and procedural matters.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses heavily on practical political issues, particularly the feasibility of residential building renovation from the owners' perspective and infrastructure development. The political stance is critical of the government's actions, accusing the Reform Party of "mopedizing" Estonia in connection with the accessibility of transport options in rural areas. The criticism is primarily outcome-based, emphasizing the need for better planning and greater public involvement.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently on protecting the privacy of individuals in the context of Customs opening postal shipments, particularly letters. The speaker is demanding that the ministry and Customs implement additional control measures to prevent the interception of private information, thereby demonstrating a strong, value-based commitment to civil liberties. This stance is clearly aimed at improving existing policies and procedures.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily directed toward national security and countering Russian influence operations, viewing the glorification of the Soviet Union's role in the Second World War as a direct propaganda narrative. Furthermore, the speaker supports the removal of monuments, referring to this action as an internationally accepted practice. His/Her positions are primarily value-based, emphasizing security and historical truth.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is strongly critical of the government’s actions, focusing both on ethical values (specifically, the issue of sending Ukrainian men to the front line) and strategic infrastructure decisions (the prioritization of Rail Baltic over Via Baltica). The need to accelerate the raising of the retirement age in light of demographic challenges is highlighted. The criticism is value-based, accusing the current situation of embodying "ethical relativism and legal nihilism."