By Months: Andre Hanimägi
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
3 Speeches
The main confrontation is between the government and a minister whose tax policy is considered unfair and socially polarizing. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the controversial nature of the government's choices (income tax versus VAT) and their negative effect on inequality.
09.2025
58 Speeches
The criticism targets the coalition's tax policy, arguing that it exacerbates regional inequality and disadvantages the elderly. He criticizes the Interior Minister's decision to suspend the license plate recognition system, deeming it hasty and calling it "a favor to criminals." In the financial sector, he stands against banks that demand unfairly large compensation payments from borrowers.
06.2025
57 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the government, who are criticized for delaying decisions (Tallinn Hospital) and for incompetent management (the closure of LPRS). They criticize the Minister of the Interior for the premature decision to close LPRS and the Ministry of Justice for failing to support the Ministry of the Interior's draft bill. They also criticize the Centre Party for political hypocrisy regarding the free kindergarten initiative.
05.2025
25 Speeches
The criticism is directed at the government's inaction (the delay in transposing the directive, for which fines were paid) and its budget policy, demanding clarification regarding the coalition partner (Margus Tsahkna)'s statements about "brutal cuts." The Minister of the Interior's policy concerning the Arms Act is criticized, challenging the political position that increasing the number of weapons guarantees better security. The criticism is predominantly policy- and procedure-centric.
04.2025
11 Speeches
Criticism is aimed at the government and ministries, primarily focusing on procedural and substantive errors, such as the violation of social dialogue during labor law amendments and inefficient legislative drafting (specifically citing the Competition Act). Separately, there was criticism regarding the state's failed communication and handling of the Pihlakodu case, which deeply offended the public's sense of justice. Furthermore, the narratives and dogmas of the Reform Party were criticized concerning the analysis of value-added tax (VAT).
03.2025
28 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the Prime Minister and the government (specifically, the inefficiency of the Ministry of Climate), as well as the coalition (due to suspicions regarding the motives behind merging various committees). On the issue of party financing, EKRE's claims are directly challenged, thereby rejecting the portrayal of the ERJK (Party Financing Supervision Committee) as a punitive body controlled by the Social Democrats. The criticism focuses primarily on policy and procedural matters.
02.2025
11 Speeches
The opposition's stance is aimed squarely at the Center Party (Keskerakond) and Andrei Korobeinik, criticizing their political instability and failure to deliver on their election platform. The opposition is further accused of relying on mere political rhetoric and submitting draft bills that are easily generated (possibly using AI) and lack any genuine support. This behavior is contrasted sharply with the necessary statesmanship and compromise required of the governing coalition.
01.2025
2 Speeches
The main opponent is EKRE, whose draft bill is being sharply criticized both for fiscal irresponsibility (specifically, ignoring the 400 million figure) and for procedural errors (it fails to comply with good legislative practices and uses the wrong VAT rate). The criticism is intense, accusing the opposition of lying and trivializing the issue. Any compromise regarding the bill submitted by EKRE is ruled out.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The primary opposition group criticized is Isamaa (specifically Jaanus Karilaid), who stands accused of demanding budget cuts and tax reductions without proposing concrete and realistic sources for those cuts in their alternative bill. The criticism is policy-based and centers on the opposition's impractical rhetoric, which does nothing to help stabilize the state budget.
11.2024
9 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at political opponents who attempt to distort draft legislation (e.g., Isamaa’s speech on the land register issue) or who wish to repeal security-related regulations (Section 151¹ of the Penal Code). He/She criticizes the opponents for appealing to isolated cases and nationalism, demanding a policy-based approach and concrete alternative solutions.
10.2024
6 Speeches
The criticism is aimed primarily at Mart Maastik’s draft bill, the substantive and legal-technical problems of which, along with its possible unconstitutionality, he stresses, citing the 11-point opinion issued by the Government of the Republic. He also points out that the Social Democrats swiftly rejected the alternative proposal to shorten the parental benefit period, and pointedly questions the right-wing parties’ concerns regarding the benefit ceiling.
09.2024
7 Speeches
Direct political confrontation is not explicitly stated, but criticism is leveled at systemic shortcomings, such as the distorted representation of legal aid provision and potential errors within the justice system (a reference to the Chancellor of Justice's ominous statement). Furthermore, there is a warning against critics of state spending who seek to pare down the internal security sector "below the critical threshold."
06.2024
6 Speeches
The criticism is primarily aimed at procedural and political obstacles. He/She criticizes the Ministry of Justice's stance regarding the issue of constitutional infringement and expresses regret that the establishment of a financial ombudsman has been left unresolved, stuck "somewhere on the ministries' desks."
05.2024
11 Speeches
The criticism is primarily directed at those who undermine democratic processes, accusing EKRE and the former Centre Party of inciting an anti-e-voting campaign and polarization. He/She criticizes members of the Riigikogu who tacitly support the ideas of the Russian sphere of influence. He/She also criticizes previous governments (including those sitting on his/her left) for long-term inaction regarding the regular valuation of land.
04.2024
4 Speeches
There is no direct criticism aimed at political opponents. The criticism is instead directed at political indecisiveness regarding energy issues and Estonia’s poorer performance in attracting investments compared to Latvia. The criticism targets the lack of political processes and effectiveness, not individuals.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the inaction of the government (or the responsible minister) in addressing the underfunding and systemic problems within healthcare. The opposition is policy- and system-based, emphasizing that the current situation negatively affects all residents.
02.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes banks for their excessive profits and lack of solidarity. He opposes the approach taken by Isamaa (Priit Sibul) regarding the draft bill for the ERR building, labeling their proposal unreasonable. He also criticizes EKRE (Martin Helme) for misrepresenting the positions of the SDE (Social Democrats). Furthermore, he is strongly against draft legislation that restricts the rights of electoral alliances, suspecting the proponents of the bill of lacking confidence in the wisdom of the Estonian people.
01.2024
2 Speeches
Direct opposition is not expressed, but the strategy for implementing the education reform is criticized, highlighting the conflict between the local community and the municipality. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the contradictions between the reform's core principles and its actual execution.