By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 132
Fully Profiled: 132
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government's budget priorities and economic policy. The most acute issues are the underfunding of culture (specifically ERSO salaries and budget cuts) and the economic decline, which has now lasted 13 consecutive quarters. The political framework is results-oriented, accusing the government of "incompetent and corrupt governance" and neglecting the constitutional priority of protecting culture.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is highly critical of the government’s preparation of tax changes, stressing the need for extreme caution. The speaker questions the fairness of the tax incentives, criticizing the preference shown to a wealthy NGO (Estonian Refugee Council) over funds dedicated to helping local people. This is primarily results-oriented and values-based criticism that calls the government’s priorities into question.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the current government's (the Reform Party and its coalition) poor economic performance and administrative competence. Key issues include the rapid growth of national debt, failed IT projects (SKAIS), and the absence of people-centered healthcare. The speaker demands that the government stop apologizing and start taking action for the benefit of the Estonian people, highlighting the superior economic legacy of their previous administration (EKRE, Center Party, Isamaa).
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional to the government's state budget, which is viewed as a façade sustained purely by borrowed money. The sharpest criticism is leveled at the Ministry of Defence's salary hikes and recruitment efforts, which are starkly contrasted with the desperate funding shortfall facing ERSO. The focus is on the government's poor economic stewardship and the negative impact of tax increases, thereby calling into question the government's narrative of generosity and care. The political framework is primarily results-oriented and value-driven, pitting the government's perceived megalomania against the daily struggle for survival faced by orchestra musicians.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus centers on the specifics of reducing the tax burden for families and ensuring transparency in its implementation. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's failure to clarify whether the already paid car tax will be refunded directly to families' bank accounts or if it will simply remain on the Tax Board's prepayment account. This stance is strongly geared toward ensuring promises are kept and protecting the financial interests of families.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly opposed to the Rail Baltic project, viewing it as a pointless and inefficient investment of funds. It is emphasized that the priority should be the development of the domestic railway network (the Haapsalu, Pärnu, and Tartu lines). This stance is results-based, focusing on the project’s actual benefits, management errors, and the lack of clarity regarding security aspects.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political stance is one of strong opposition, focusing on the government's incompetence in managing state finances and its ideological interference in public life. Key issues include the fiscal crisis, borrowing against future generations, and opposition to the so-called 'consent law,' with the government's actions being deemed unfit to govern and reminiscent of North Korea. The political framework is both results-oriented (the economic crisis) and values-oriented (social polarization).
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The political position focuses on government accountability and the protection of state assets, criticizing the sale of state-funded strategic companies (such as Milrem Robotics) to foreign entities. Furthermore, it strongly opposes the removal of caps on land tax rates, which increases the burden on landowners and exacerbates the unfairness in local government financing. Its framework is heavily geared toward criticizing the government's actions and overall performance.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly anti-government, emphasizing the necessity for ministers to assume responsibility for the chaos and corruption, and demanding their resignation. The speaker passionately defends Estonian sovereignty and parental rights, opposing both absurd pan-European taxes and mandatory vaccination for children. This position is deeply value-based, criticizing the ruling elite for clinging to power despite their support being in freefall.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political stance is strongly anti-government, accusing the administration of incompetence and the deliberate use of fear (the threat of war) for the purpose of domestic political mobilization. The most salient issues concern the impact of national security messaging on the public's mental health and the economy, as well as family policy during times of crisis. This position is firmly opposed to tax hikes and spending cuts justified by war fears, while simultaneously demanding preparation for life, not just for war.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political focus centers on the transparency of national defense funding and criticism leveled against the government's performance. The speaker vehemently opposes the management of the Ministry of Defence's 5 billion euro budget, citing corruption ("rats in the pantry") and referencing the State Audit Office report. Emphasis is also placed on public anger stemming from tax hikes and the government's tendency to label or stigmatize opponents, which ultimately diminishes the public's will to defend the country. This stance is fiercely oppositional and primarily targets the inefficiency of the government's operations.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker stresses the critical role of beekeeping in ensuring food security and is highly critical of the state's failure to act in controlling the population of large predators (bears, wolves). The political position is strong, focusing on the government's inability to protect the assets and means of production belonging to primary producers (beekeepers, sheep farmers). This is results-oriented criticism that demands a concrete intervention plan from the state.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on criticizing the government’s actions and specific ministers (Kallas, Pakosta, Riisalo). Key issues include the shortcomings of the education reform (teacher workload, school closures), the plan to lease out prison capacity, and tax policy (specifically, lowering the VAT rate). This position is both value-driven (for instance, protecting national security and the education system) and procedural, stressing the necessity of improving the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Parliament).
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position focuses on the specifics of policy implementation and strategic planning for the future. The speaker is requesting justification for the principle of the specific two-year deferral and stresses the necessity of understanding what occurs should the European Union discontinue the relevant requirements. The overall position is inquisitive and process-oriented, concentrating on the long-term effectiveness of the regulatory framework.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is fiercely anti-government, focusing on failures in the justice system and internal security, such as the importation of convicted murderers and the failure to investigate domestic crimes (e.g., the Pihlakodu rapes). The speaker vehemently opposes plans to bring in foreign labor and criticizes the high unemployment rate (exceeding 64,000). The position is framed around the government's actions (or inaction) and the core values of security.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is highly critical of the previous government's tax policy, particularly regarding the introduction of the security tax. The speaker frames the imposition of the tax as a deception, a cover under which they sought to raise VAT and income tax, and questions whether the security situation has genuinely changed now that the tax has been abolished. The overall stance is strongly results-driven, focusing on the lack of transparency and dishonesty surrounding the government's actions.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on holding the government accountable for legal infractions and breaches in data collection, and demanding responsibility. Intense criticism is leveled against the incompetence and political activism of the Minister of Health and Social Affairs, underscoring the deterioration of the system and the resulting lack of public confidence. The speaker frames the government's activities as mere "obfuscation" and the formalization of "screw-ups," which strongly indicates a performance-based critique.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s energy policy, particularly the system of compensation payments (easement fees), which is viewed as an unethical payoff. Significant emphasis is placed on environmental protection, demanding that compensation for nature be calculated due to deforestation and microplastic pollution. The funding schemes of political NGOs are also sharply criticized, demonstrating a commitment to a value-based and ethical framework.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's economic policy, focusing on the unrelenting price hikes, the drop in purchasing power, and the raising of 26 taxes. The speaker emphasizes that the country's situation is "dire" and criticizes the government's failure to address the negative consequences resulting from these tax increases. The focus is results-oriented, highlighting the economic decline for 13 consecutive quarters.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The political position is one of strong opposition, focusing on criticizing the government's budget priorities (propaganda versus teachers' salaries) and e-elections. E-elections are considered a priori unconstitutional and undemocratic, which indicates a deeply principled and intense resistance. Furthermore, the influence of green ideology on state research and decisions is sharply criticized.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance is fiercely anti-government, centering on the risks associated with the mandated biofuel additive for aviation fuel (safety, cost) and the recent tax hikes (VAT, potential property tax). The speaker stresses that legislation must be designed to benefit the people, accusing the government of imposing ideological components and pursuing personal ambitions at the cost of the nation’s suffering. The rhetoric is heavily value- and results-driven, continually posing the question of who is being served: their own people or someone else.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government's actions, criticizing them as "bungling" and "inept" state administration. The primary points of contention are economic policy (tax hikes, inflation), security provision (the ineffectiveness of the 5% GDP slogan), and the decline in public defense morale, which is attributed to the state's negligence. The political framework is heavily performance-driven, emphasizing the government's failure regarding economic indicators and popular support.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The dominant themes are opposition to the green transition, especially concerning CO2 regulations, which are labeled a "racket" and a "big lie," and the protection of private property against state nationalization carried out under the guise of nature conservation. The political position is strongly value-driven and anti-regulation, emphasizing individual freedoms and economic common sense. Furthermore, a significant issue is the resistance to gender quotas and gender ideology, stressing the importance of selection based purely on expertise.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The political position focuses strongly on the failure of the care reform, arguing that it has increased costs for both individuals and local municipalities, contrary to the government's promises. This stance is intensely critical and results-oriented, highlighting the stark contradiction between the government's propaganda and the actual reality. The speaker accuses the government of maintaining an unfair system that favors businessmen affiliated with the ruling party.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses heavily on the direction of criminal policy and the threat of politicization within the prosecutor's office, thereby calling into question the selection of the Prosecutor General candidate. They adopt a critical and cautionary stance, stressing the necessity of protecting free speech from potential political processes. The political framework is value-driven, centered on accountability and civil liberties.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's (especially the Reform Party's) economic and energy policies, highlighting their complexity and the high cost they impose on consumers. The key issues are high energy prices, massive tax increases, and the resulting emigration. The political framework is outcome-driven, accusing the government of worsening the public's standard of living and making life unaffordable.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government and liberal ideology, emphasizing that liberalism is not mentioned in the constitution and that its promotion threatens the equal treatment of other worldviews. The criticism is directed at the government’s incompetence and "bungling state management," especially concerning the failed tax policy forecasts.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is firmly pro-consumer protection and tax relief, advocating for a reduction in VAT on essential goods. The attitude toward the Competition Authority is skeptical, with suspicions that the agency may be following directives from those in power rather than defending the interests of consumers. The speaker frames their views through criticism of political policies and government actions.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political platform centers on strong opposition to the e-voting system, which is viewed as a threat to the legitimacy and endurance of the Estonian state. It is stressed that the system violates the principles of the Constitution (secrecy, equality, simultaneity) and constitutes an attack coming from within. This is a value-based framework that calls into question the legitimacy of all previous governments. The rhetoric is fiercely critical and apocalyptic, pointing to potential fraud and falsehoods.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional to the government, which is accused of bungling, arrogant, and cynical state management. The key issues are the impoverishment of the Estonian people, high taxes (especially the VAT on foodstuffs), and the social and healthcare crises. The political framework is clearly aimed at criticizing the failures and values of the ruling elite.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the current energy policy, which is characterized as "ideological green madness" and "utopian fantasies." They support maintaining cheap domestic oil shale energy, the price of which has been artificially inflated. It is emphasized that the speaker's party (EKRE) has consistently held this stance since 2022, contrasting sharply with the subsequent change of heart among other parties.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker holds a strongly oppositional political stance, focusing on the government's failures in the social sector and the economy. He sharply criticizes the cuts to benefits for people with disabilities and the legal system's unfair handling of the elderly care home scandals (Pihlakodu, Värska). The speaker frames the government's actions as a values-based critique, accusing them of prioritizing businessmen (in the arms, renewable energy, and banking sectors) at the expense of the most vulnerable.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is strongly directed towards protecting the rights of vulnerable groups (the elderly, those with dementia) and ensuring the accountability of the legal system in cases of egregious human rights violations. Furthermore, the speaker strongly advocates for the regulation of ride-sharing services to guarantee fair competition and public safety. The framework is both value-based (justice, security) and policy- and regulation-centric, demanding accountability from individuals connected to the Reform Party.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's lack of legitimacy regarding its constitutional mandate and its disastrous energy and tax policy choices. The most crucial issues are the protection of cheap and stable shale oil electricity, opposition to European "green madness" and corruption, and criticism of the rising tax burden on the populace. The stance is strongly value-based (legitimacy) and results-oriented (economic deterioration).
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker's political position is strongly directed against the circumvention of sanctions, viewing it as a critical threat to European security. This stance is heavily value-based and results-oriented, focusing on demanding political accountability from high-ranking officials, particularly in the context of the Kaja Kallas and Stark Logistics case. It is emphasized that obtaining short-term gain by evading sanctions constitutes the substance of the matter, and this practice must be brought to an end.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly opposed to subsidies for the green transition and renewable energy, which are considered unscientific and ideological. The speaker advocates returning to oil shale energy in order to prevent high electricity bills for consumers and unnecessary grid investments. A crucial priority is directing state investments toward family policy, rather than guaranteeing profits for the business sector.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's economic policy (tax increases, termination of pension indexation) and social policy (ensuring women's rights and security). Emphasis is placed on the need to accelerate the construction of the temporary control line for security reasons. The standpoints are strongly value-based, opposing "globalists" and trans and LGBT ideologies, which are deemed to infringe upon women's rights.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position heavily focuses on national priorities, demanding that security and defense be prioritized over the costly green transition. It also highlights the lack of accountability and justice, criticizing major legal violations and corruption committed by Reform Party politicians. These stances are strongly opposed to the government's current direction and are framed both on a values basis (justice) and a performance basis (the inaction of state agencies).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The most crucial stance is strong opposition to the government's legitimacy, demanding the Prime Minister's resignation and adherence to constitutional procedure when forming a new government. It is stressed that the current government lacks a parliamentary mandate and public support is low (17.9% for the coalition partners). This position is primarily procedural and value-based, calling for a freeze on political activity.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's actions due to the violation of constitutional procedure and the lack of a popular mandate. The speaker opposes legislative bills favoring specific economic interests (such as fast-tracking procedures for startups and film crews) and is against granting new powers to the ERJK, deeming it politically biased. He/She claims that Estonia is no longer a rule of law state, citing the ruling parties' violation of the constitution and the failure of supervisory bodies.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government's tax policy, criticizing the implementation of new taxes (such as the car tax) and the government's claim that the tax burden will not increase. A second central theme is the Ministry of Education and Research's plan to merge seven schools for students with special educational needs (SEN), which the speaker views as bureaucratic and detrimental to the welfare of the children. The political framework is intensely critical and outcome-based, accusing the government of self-justification.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political stance heavily focuses on criticizing the COVID-19 vaccination program, alleging a deliberate human experimentation program and corruption. The speaker demands the application of the principle of accountability and the establishment of truth regarding the lack of long-term studies on the vaccines. The position is value-based and intensely oppositional, accusing the opposing side of crimes against humanity.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The political stance is strongly focused on increasing government accountability and transparency, supporting a draft law that addresses corruption and conflicts of interest among government members. The speaker frames the issue as the unwillingness of government officials to cooperate with the investigation, thereby calling into question the motives of both the government and the commission. The position is highly supportive of the bill and critical of its rejection.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker is strongly opposed to the government, focusing on the administration's failures stemming from the economic downturn and tax hikes. They also highlight constitutional breaches related to changes in the government's composition. The political framework employed is dual: it is both performance-based (citing the 11-quarter economic decline) and values-based, underscoring the necessity of adhering to the procedures of parliamentary democracy.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance heavily emphasizes the need to investigate the circumstances surrounding the cessation of operations of the state-owned company Nordica, particularly suspected corruption and financial damage. This is a forceful position aimed at combating poor public sector management and a lack of accountability. The focus is on demanding performance-based accountability and rooting out corruption.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government’s actions and performance. The main theme is the alleged widespread corruption and deceit involved in allocating the funding for the green transition (2.6–2.8 billion euros), which is being treated as an attempted theft of state assets. The overall stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the demand for honesty and accountability in politics.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on two issues: regulating the population of large predators (wolves, bears) to prevent agricultural damage, and safeguarding the independence of science and scientists from political oversight. The speaker maintains that hunting legislation must be balanced and responsible, and sharply criticizes the government's attempts to politically steer science funding. These positions are strongly value-based, underscoring the responsibility of politicians both in preventing damage and guaranteeing academic freedom.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The political stance is fiercely anti-government, focusing on the lack of transparency and the alleged illegality surrounding the distribution of 2.6 billion euros in wind energy subsidies. The speaker stresses that these are schemes involving political agreements and party financing, calling the government's credibility into question and demanding the resignation of Climate Minister Yoko Alender. The position is strongly results-oriented, centering on the government’s actions, which are deemed both failed and corrupt.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly conservative and focused on protecting the original spirit of the constitution, contrasting sharply with liberal and progressive interpretations. The most critical issues are national security (specifically, restricting voting rights) and ensuring adherence to constitutional principles. They maintain a fiercely oppositional stance toward the governing coalition, accusing them of undermining the state and engaging in populist activities.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political platform is strongly opposed to the government's renewable energy policy, instead supporting oil shale energy and standing against large wind turbines. The speaker wishes to "turn the upside-down world back onto its feet" to support Estonian business and the economy. The framework is results-oriented, emphasizing economic decline, high prices, and corruption.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly directed against the energy policy led by the Reform Party and the EU Green Transition, which are viewed as ideological suicide and causing irreversible damage to the economy. The main demand is to align Estonia's energy policy with the US value system, ending the preferential treatment of renewable energy and restoring fair market competition regarding fossil fuels. The stance is strong and value-based, prioritizing affordable and secure energy.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly value-based and focuses on synchronizing Estonian foreign policy with the new conditional engagement approach adopted by US President Donald Trump. The speaker emphasizes that this conditionality applies to both security and value issues, stressing the latter even more heavily. This position is geared toward reshaping policy in line with international conservative shifts in values.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political focus is centered on resolving the energy crisis (desynchronization) and the critical assessment of massive subsidies allocated to renewable energy (2.6 billion euros). The representative expresses strong opposition to the government's inaction in protecting consumers from anomalous electricity prices, further accusing the administration of serving a profit cartel. These positions are strongly oppositional, concentrating on the ethical and financial framework of the government's activities.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-driven, centered on opposing gender ideology and criticizing the politically funded bias inherent in the scientific consensus. The speaker asserts that the scientific consensus is dependent on funding allocated by politicians, and predicts a decline in the opponents' approval ratings because of their current stances. These positions are fiercely oppositional and are framed as a contrast between truth and ideology.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly opposed to new taxes, particularly the car tax and the registration fee, deeming them irresponsible. The highest priority is placed on defending people's right to a dignified life and protecting wage earners and large families from economic burdens. The political framework is distinctly value-based, emphasizing practical livelihood and coping mechanisms over theoretical macroeconomics.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political position is strongly conservative and nationalistic, demanding the immediate synchronization of Estonian policy with US President Donald Trump's new agenda. The main emphases are ending subsidies for renewable energy, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the WHO, and combating gender ideologies. The political framework is value-based, contrasting the views of "normally thinking people" with the proponents of "false ideologies."
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on fierce criticism of the government’s priorities, particularly concerning aid to Ukraine (1 billion euros) and the failed implementation of the transition to Estonian-language education. These positions are strongly value-based, emphasizing the constitutional obligation to preserve the Estonian nation, language, and culture. The speaker demands withdrawal from the Ukraine aid agreement and the prioritization of domestic needs.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political position is fiercely antagonistic toward the government’s actions, particularly concerning European decarbonization policies and the extraction of natural resources. The speaker highlights the danger that the Estonian government, acting on orders from Europe, might carelessly surrender the nation’s mineral wealth, thereby prioritizing national independence and resource protection. The underlying framework is strongly value-driven and results-oriented, criticizing the government’s performance in safeguarding national interests.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, centering on the government's failed excise duty policy and the reform concerning the transition to Estonian-language education. The speaker asserts that the government's actions have resulted in price inflation and increased border trade, while also discriminating against Estonian children. The platform is both value-based (protection of the Estonian language and people) and results-based (failure to collect excise revenue). The speaker proposes suspending the second reading of the draft law on basic education.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker stands firmly against the proposed EU-wide asset register, arguing that it infringes upon the constitutional rights of Estonian citizens to property and privacy. On the domestic front, he sharply criticizes the government's handling of healthcare funding and labor issues (specifically doctors' salaries), highlighting the administration's failures and questioning its value-based framework. Furthermore, he expresses deep concern over the insufficient state of civil defense and crisis preparedness, warning of potential chaos.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is extremely value-driven and intensely confrontational, focusing on child protection and the fight against pedophiles, to the extent that the provisions of the draft law are viewed as deliberate criminal activity. Secondly, the speaker expresses strong skepticism regarding foreign aid, particularly financial support for Ukraine, while simultaneously highlighting the growing impoverishment and financial difficulties faced by Estonian residents. The speaker clearly prioritizes the welfare of the Estonian people over the provision of foreign aid.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the defense of the Estonian nation-state and restricting suffrage exclusively to Estonian citizens. The speaker vehemently opposes granting voting rights to individuals with undetermined citizenship, viewing this as the defilement of the constitution, a security threat, and the destruction of children's future. The stance is resolute and uncompromising, emphasizing the constitutional status of the nation-state.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The political stance is strongly oppositional to the Reform Party government, accusing it of being detached from reality (Brezhnev-era rhetoric) and causing the economic recession. The main issues are opposition to the dubious handling of the country's natural resources (phosphorite) and concern over the corruption risk associated with major projects (Rail Baltic, Nordica). The political framing is heavily focused on the government's poor economic performance and ethical deficiencies.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is heavily focused on criticizing the state budget, stressing the necessity of funding national security and halting the expensive green transition. Strong opposition is also directed at the financing of certain social advocacy organizations. The framing is primarily performance-based, accusing the government (the Reform Party) of previously underfunding national defense and currently engaging in panic spending.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is contradictory: they support the reduction of bureaucracy, but strongly oppose the ideological infantilism, the climate hoax, and the fearmongering embedded in the draft legislation. The criticism targets a value-based framework that prioritizes supporting rural life and preventing forced relocation, thereby contrasting sharply with the government’s tax policy.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on ending state funding for elective abortions, which are deemed unethical and unconstitutional. The speaker sharply criticizes the state's priorities, especially the funding of abortion during a period of austerity, and stresses the necessity of moving toward a new ethical paradigm in the 21st century. They accuse the state of impoverishing families (by taking away benefits and insurance) and subsequently offering abortion as a solution.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed towards the livelihood and well-being of the Estonian people during times of crisis, emphasizing a value-based approach. The speaker firmly supports lowering the VAT on foodstuffs and sharply opposes the government's tax policy and expensive ideological projects such as Rail Baltic and the green transition. The government's actions are described as merely observing people's suffering and consciously making their lives more difficult. The stance is strongly oppositional and results-oriented.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political platform is strongly focused on supporting the repeal of the recently enacted car tax law (the motor vehicle tax). Beyond opposing the tax burden, the security aspect is highlighted, specifically raising the question of why vehicles subject to requisition during a state of war were not exempted from the tax. The underlying framework is both policy-driven and value-based, centered on criticizing the government for its failures and unethical conduct.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political stance is strongly value-based, demanding that voting rights in local elections be granted only to Estonian citizens—a position referred to as the "pure solution." The speaker opposes the government's proposal, which would retain voting rights for holders of the gray passport, labeling this as maintaining an electoral base composed of disloyal individuals. Furthermore, the education reform is criticized for failing to consider the socio-economic dimension of rural and island environments.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the current green transition policy implemented by the European Union and the Estonian government, labeling the 2030 target as unrealistic and "madness." The criticism targets value-based ideological policies that, they claim, result in a loss of economic competitiveness and the impoverishment of the population. Furthermore, the speaker defends Hungary against what they see as unfair persecution by other EU member states and sharply criticizes the actions of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, linking the drug problem to government actions that dismantle the family and undermine the mental health of young people. The most striking themes are the restoration of "normal family life" and ensuring economic security for families. This stance is strongly opposed to the government's social policy, especially concerning gender identity and the creation of climate anxiety.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on holding the government (ministers and the coalition) accountable for both procedural errors and ideologically driven legislative proposals. The speaker strongly opposes the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention due to the concept of "social gender" and highlights the contradiction between accepting Orthodox asylum seekers and closing down the church affiliated with the Moscow Patriarchate. The framing is heavily value-based, emphasizing the dignity of parliamentarism and traditional social norms.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position strongly advocates for the protection of the market economy and opposes over-regulation, particularly concerning the new ESG requirements, which are dismissed as "ideological nonsense." The speaker supports imposing a banking tax on foreign banks, accusing them of "skimming the cream" at Estonia's expense. Criticism is leveled at the government's economic policy, which has resulted in an economic downturn, contrasting sharply with Lithuania's success.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's lack of transparency ("behind closed doors") and its inefficient economic management. The speaker vigorously opposes tax hikes and cuts to social benefits, while simultaneously deeming the attempts to cover the state budget deficit by importing prisoners ridiculous. The criticism targets both the political implementation (the failure of the care reform) and the underlying value framework (the wasteful spending on Rail Baltic and the green transition).
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the lack of transparency in the state budget and the government's failure to deliver on its promises. The speaker fiercely opposes the designation "security tax," arguing that the name is misleading and that the majority of the funds are not allocated to security but are vaguely directed elsewhere, thereby neglecting the welfare of the people. There is also sharp criticism directed at Kaja Kallas's unilateral decision to commit a billion euros to Ukraine over a 10-year period, a commitment that Estonian citizens will be forced to finance.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The political position is heavily geared toward ensuring child protection and safety. The speaker forcefully opposes legislative amendments that would permit convicted pedophiles to work with children, and sharply criticizes the decisions made by the Social Insurance Board and child protection officials. The focus is value-based, highlighting the moral failure of state agencies' actions and the resulting violation of children's welfare. The overall stance is strongly oppositional and critical.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on infrastructure development, demanding the prioritization of Via Baltica over Rail Baltica, which is widely viewed as a utopian and wasteful project. There is also sharp criticism directed at the monopolistic practices of Estonian telecom companies and the state's failure to regulate the ratio between internet speed and cost. These positions are strongly oppositional to the government's actions and budget cuts, particularly concerning road maintenance, emphasizing citizens' right to quality service.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s ideological initiatives, criticizing the proposed car tax as pure ideology and questioning the introduction of the concept of social gender through a convention. The focus lies on value-driven defense and highlighting the practical needs of regional residents, labeling the government’s activities as impractical ("the state of the Kilplased").
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Strong opposition to the government's activities, particularly where they infringe upon constitutional order and the principles of the rule of law. It emphasizes a value-based approach, defending constitutional rights and private property, and criticizes the government's economic promises as unrealistic and obtuse. The political position is strongly oppositional, accusing the government of testing and shifting the boundaries of society.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the accelerated construction of renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind farms. The core concerns highlighted are the ceding of Estonian territory and maritime zones to foreign companies, and the violation of the constitutional principle of environmental stewardship. This is a value-based position, centered on guaranteeing national sovereignty and environmental protection, and it severely criticizes the economic rationale underpinning the proposed legislation.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is strongly directed toward supporting birth rate growth and solving the demographic crisis, which is considered the key to preventing the destruction of the national fabric. Furthermore, the government's actions are sharply criticized concerning opaque expenditures (2.4 billion) and the handling of historical monuments (the Lihula column), emphasizing a value-based and results-oriented opposition. The speaker is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy and the cutting of family benefits, deeming these actions hostile toward children.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly anti-government, criticizing decisions that stifle economic activity (such as halting oil shale mining) and the ideological, "woo-woo" climate policy. The focus is on a value-based population policy aimed at solving the demographic crisis and reducing state budget expenditures by limiting social benefits for temporary residents. The speaker strongly supports entrepreneurship and demands a responsible approach to lawmaking from the state.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
A strong oppositional stance against the government's fiscal policy, focusing on the opaque spending of 2.4 billion euros in 2023, which is characterized as "theft" and "robbery." The speaker strongly objects to the government's austerity measures, specifically the raising of patient co-payments and the elimination of health insurance for mothers of children under the age of eight. The political focus is heavily directed toward criticizing the government's actions and performance.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is fiercely oppositional to the government, particularly criticizing the competence and actions of the Minister of Education (Kallas), citing wastefulness and the failure of reforms. Strong emphasis is placed on the inviolability of private property and opposition to restrictions resulting from Brussels/EU directives (concerning forests and peat). The political framework is strongly value-driven (protection of property) and results-oriented (focusing on ministerial incompetence).
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing primarily on security issues and relations with Russia. The speaker sharply criticizes the alleged hypocrisy of the current government (the Reform Party and SDE) concerning Russia, specifically pointing to Kaja Kallas's family business dealings and the Social Democrats' connections to the Kremlin. The core demand is for a clear, uncompromising stance against the crimes of the Putin regime, stressing that any engagement or consideration of Russia poses a direct security threat.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Strong and intense opposition to the motor vehicle tax, which is deemed unconstitutional, anti-people, and criminal. The political focus is aimed at criticizing the government's incompetence and cynicism, while emphasizing the protection of the public's livelihood and welfare. The speaker positions themselves as an opponent of tax hikes and a proponent of tax cuts, referencing EKRE's previous success in ensuring economic growth.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's operational failures and corruption. The main points of emphasis are the economic decline, wasteful state administration, and the damaging nature of Kaja Kallas’s decisions, which were allegedly made purely for the sake of her personal career. The speaker rejects the claim that the situation has been ravaged by war, stressing instead that the decisions made by the Reform Party governments are to blame.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is on strong and principled opposition to the introduction of the car tax, which is viewed as a disproportionate burden and a driver of increased poverty. This stance is both value-based (focused on people's livelihood) and policy-based (the tax will not significantly improve the state budget). As an alternative for improving the state budget, they propose reversing the recent changes surrounding the income tax bracket reform.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the Commission's substantive proposal, as it fundamentally alters the originally intended substance. The position is clearly procedural and policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of preserving the original objective. The speaker demands a vote on the amendment to prevent the distortion of the content.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the motor vehicle tax, which is viewed as fundamentally flawed, unconstitutional (with reference to § 56), and contrary to the will of the people, given that 76% of the population does not support it. The idea of taxation is framed as an unjust burden that undermines people's ability to cope financially and contributes to the decline of state functioning. The speaker represents the stance of the Estonian Conservative People's Party, promising to certainly abolish the tax upon gaining power.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The core political position centers heavily on national sovereignty and transparency, standing in opposition to the rising influence of international organizations (the UN, WHO, IMF, and the Bilderberg Group). The speaker contends that Estonia’s security, economic, and healthcare policies are being dictated from abroad, which constitutes a major problem. This is a strongly value-based stance, demanding that the country be governed by politicians who hold a mandate, rather than by unelected organizations.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's (Reform Party) breaking of pre-election promises regarding pension increases and income tax exemption, explicitly calling this outright lying. Furthermore, the need to ensure the continuity of vital services is emphasized, especially in the context of the funding deficit for road maintenance (4.4 billion). Concern is also expressed about the potential negative impact of European Union directives on local service providers. The political framework is primarily aimed at criticizing the failures of the government's actions and policies.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is heavily centered on corruption and conflicts of interest, particularly regarding ministerial decisions tied to the business interests of major companies (e.g., Bolt, Seib) that financed political parties at the European level. The speaker demands the minister's resignation and the launch of an investigation into the violation of anti-corruption legislation. This stance is strongly oppositional, zeroing in on the government's ethical and legal accountability.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on the government’s failures, particularly the uncontrolled increase in state spending and the resulting budget deficit. The most pressing issues are the deficiencies in national defense capabilities and the tangible proximity of the threat of war, alongside opposition to the ideological 'green transition' and the Rail Baltic projects due to their economic detriment. The messaging framework is primarily performance-based (government incompetence) and values-based (protecting the populace and the taxpayer).
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the current government (Reform Party, Eesti 200, Social Democrats) breaking its pre-election promises and pushing the most egregious tax hike plan in history. The most pressing issues are the deterioration of pensioners' livelihoods and the broad implementation of tax increases (including the car tax, excise duties, and income tax hikes). The stance is intensely resistant, emphasizing the immorality and dishonesty inherent in the government's actions.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on broken promises (pensions) and coercive measures (renovation, climate neutrality). The views are strongly value-based regarding social issues (the rights of the unborn child) and demand accountability from the government (supervision of care homes). The speaker sharply criticizes the impact of the government's long-term development strategy on pensioners and citizens.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is fiercely opposed to the government’s green and energy policies, particularly the construction of offshore wind farms. Emphasis is placed on protecting private property and constitutional rights against European Union over-regulation, which restricts the activities of Estonian private forest owners. The political framework is value-driven, accusing opponents of subscribing to a "blind ideology" and serving large business interests, which ultimately leads the nation into poverty.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political stance is heavily focused on preserving the nation-state and upholding constitutional values, while opposing mass immigration. There is also strong resistance to the government's economic policies, particularly the state budget deficit, tax hikes, and extensive foreign aid. The policy framework is primarily value-based (the constitution) and aimed at highlighting the failures of the government's activities.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The most prominent issue is the competence and credibility of the state security services (KAPO). The speaker voices strong concern over the agencies' failure to present facts accurately, which is being framed as both a security threat and a source of public uncertainty. The stance taken is highly critical, focusing on the poor performance of state institutions and their bungling of the facts.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political stance is articulated as a specific demand to vote on the proposed amendment, which indicates active intervention in the legislative process. Furthermore, the speaker is requesting a strategic 10-minute recess from the Chair of the session, likely to prepare for the vote or hold consultations. The position is primarily procedural and aimed at managing the work of the parliament.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly oppositional toward the government led by Kaja Kallas, accusing them of incompetence and unconstitutional actions. The main points of emphasis are the failed transition to Estonian-language education, uncontrolled immigration, and the negative growth of the Estonian economy. The political framework is value-based (constitutional order) and results-based (governance of the economy and education).
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker's political position is strongly focused on the prioritized development of national cultural infrastructure, firmly supporting the extension of the Estonian National Opera. He sharply criticizes the government's priorities for allocating financial resources, accusing them of recklessly diverting taxpayer money to foreign and ideological projects at the expense of domestic needs. His framework is value-based, emphasizing the state's obligation toward its major cultural institutions.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional towards the Minister of Education, focusing on his leadership failures and administrative incompetence. The most acute point of contention is a value-based conflict, where the Minister allegedly violates the constitutional obligation to ensure the priority of Estonianness and the nation-state by promoting internationalism and mass migration. The political framework is strongly nationalistic and performance-driven, demanding the Minister's resignation.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political activity is focused on utilizing parliamentary procedure by calling a recess on behalf of the faction before the vote. This demonstrates active participation in procedural maneuvers. The speech does not reflect specific political positions or a value-based framework.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to ideological climate policy, which is viewed as the cause of high energy prices and disconnected from common sense. Strong moral opposition to abortion is also expressed, questioning the government's stance regarding current indicators. These positions are heavily value-based and focus on criticizing the incompetence of government institutions (the Bank of Estonia).
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on ensuring the trustworthiness and constitutionality of e-elections, which are considered the foundation of the state's legitimacy. The speaker is strongly opposed to the current e-voting system, arguing that it violates the constitution and has potentially led to illegitimate governments. This stance is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the requirement for 100% reliability and legitimacy, and viewing the elections as dividing society rather than uniting it.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strong, characterized by procedural opposition, which is demonstrated by the EKRE faction repeatedly calling for 10-minute recesses before votes. Substantively, they oppose the government’s immigration and integration policies, viewing them as a threat to Estonian culture and internal security. They also sharply criticize the funding priorities in the cultural sector, especially the support for Russian-language media and the preference for foreign aid over domestic needs. The position is strongly value-based and highly critical of the government's activities.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional and results-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of building four-lane highways and criticizing the government for dealing with trivial matters. The speaker defends the hierarchical position of the Riigikogu relative to members of the government and highlights the contribution of their previous administration to the planning of major projects. The platform is strongly value-based in its defense of parliamentary authority and policy-based concerning infrastructure.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is fiercely oppositional, centered on highlighting the contrast between the opponents' past conduct and their current activities (crisis management, limiting access to information). The speaker supports the goal of state budget consolidation and criticizes those who allegedly complain about a lack of funds but refuse to vote for the bill that would enable those savings. The stance is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the exposure of hypocrisy and the need for fiscal responsibility.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on the administration's incompetent economic management, which has led to a budget deficit and the deterioration of the living environment for families. The main issues are the cutting of family benefits, uncontrolled immigration policy, and a family-hostile tax environment, which has caused a catastrophic decline in the birth rate. In foreign policy, there is sharp criticism of interference in the internal affairs of host countries (Hungary) through value-based diplomacy.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, centering on accusations that the ruling party (the Reform Party) is creating a power vertical and politically manipulating the justice system (specifically the office of the Prosecutor General). The framework is heavily value-based, stressing themes of honesty, parliamentary dignity, and the survival of the nation in the context of mass immigration. The speaker expresses concern that the ruling party views its power as absolute.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political platform is staunchly anti-government, centered on the alleged incompetent or criminal sale and damage of state assets (Operail, power plants). Emphasis is placed on the government's hypocrisy concerning Russian business dealings and sanctions, alongside criticism of the wasting of taxpayer money. The overall framework is strongly results-oriented and prioritizes the preservation of national wealth.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker heavily emphasizes political accountability and institutional integrity, criticizing the alleged double standard applied by law enforcement toward politicians. They support tackling the problems head-on ("operating on the abscess"), but are critical of the minister's past and the "soft landings" afforded to them. The political stance is fiercely critical of a system that permits political leniency.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on criticizing the government for decisions deemed hostile to children and families. The core issues are increasing the birth rate and the elimination of family support payments. The political platform is distinctly value-driven, stressing a traditional understanding of the family.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political platform is fiercely anti-government, focusing on the decline in economic security for families and the cynicism inherent in the government's policies (the green transition, involvement in conflict). The government's contradictory approach to trade with Russia is sharply highlighted, as is the detrimental impact of the proposed car tax. The overall stance is highly critical, stressing that the government is taking money away from vulnerable groups.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position strongly defends the market economy and national values, opposing socialist and market-distorting measures, such as the preferential development of renewable energy through a CO2 tax. They emphasize the exclusive right of the indigenous people (Estonians) to determine Estonian life and politics, and they intensely oppose immigration, especially the introduction of Islamic culture. The viewpoints are predominantly value- and ideology-based, focusing on protecting the cultural sphere and the competitiveness of the economy.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political position is fiercely antagonistic toward the government's energy policy, particularly the phasing out of oil shale energy and the promotion of renewables (wind, solar). The core issue is maintaining national energy independence, with the government being accused of the theft and destruction of state assets. This stance is strongly value-driven, emphasizing national sovereignty and economic stability.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's inaction and inefficiency, especially regarding the education strategy. The main points of opposition are related to the closure of rural schools, the subsidization of renewable energy, and taxes that burden rural residents (the car tax). The criticism is sharp, accusing the government of ideological market distortion and engaging in verbal sleight of hand.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax policy, particularly regarding the car tax, which is viewed as causing economic recession and effectively negating social benefits. The speaker emphasizes the restriction of freedoms and coercive governance, calling into question the constitutionality of the government's actions. This position is strongly value-based, defending private property and the inviolability of private life against state intervention.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political platform is strongly focused on supporting Estonian small producers and farmers, directly linking their survival to national food security. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's "madcap tax policy" and the Green Transition, arguing that both are destroying the agricultural sector. Significant attention is also paid to the issue of procedural violations within the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the protection of the Estonian language during local elections. Policy formation emphasizes a value-based approach (food security, language protection) alongside strong criticism of the government's operational inefficiency.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance focuses heavily on political ethics and accountability, criticizing the party's use of funding linked to Putin's Russia. Strong emphasis is also placed on strict adherence to the procedural rules and the mandatory use of the Estonian language within the Riigikogu session hall. The political framework is clearly value-based and morality-driven.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on strong opposition to cannabis legalization, emphasizing its inherent dangers and its link to the use of harder narcotics. This position is values-driven and supports the minister's current conservative approach to drug policy. The speaker also expresses concern regarding the influence of lobbying on governmental decision-making processes.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political emphasis is placed on investigating environmental and health risks, particularly those related to geoengineering and the impact of aviation fuel particulates in the atmosphere. The speaker is pushing for the issue to be addressed, citing its long-standing scientific practice and international prevalence. The focus is policy- and value-driven, stressing the necessity of addressing potentially concealed threats.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Politically, the speaker focuses strongly on protecting the Estonian language and ensuring its constitutional status within the service sector, demanding a significant increase in fine rates so that the sanctions are actually felt by large corporations. A second key focus is alleviating the economic situation of employees by proposing amendments to the Income Tax Act aimed at increasing the compensation for the use of a personal vehicle, citing inflation and recent tax hikes. The speaker frames their viewpoints based on core values (language and culture) and principles of economic justice.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is strongly anti-government, focusing on the economic downturn (reduced investment, tax hikes) and the Prime Minister's rhetoric, which is fueling war hysteria and damaging the country's reputation. Criticism is aimed at the government's poor performance and the consequences of its policies, particularly the worsening of the business climate. The speaker strictly opposes cuts to family benefits and increases in taxation.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The most prominent themes are the restriction of private property freedom (an indirect renovation obligation) and the underfunding of state infrastructure, especially concerning road maintenance. The political position is strongly oppositional toward the government's tax hikes and coercive measures, emphasizing the themes of freedom and the state's capacity for governance. The political framework is primarily value-based (freedom, private property) and results-based (the government's incompetence in managing the economy).
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on defining and understanding the education gap, emphasizing its socioeconomic (residence, income) and value-based aspects. The approach is policy-driven, seeking clarity in complex educational terminology. The speaker is of the opinion that the education gap is a recurring and significant problem that requires resolution.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, centering on economic ideology and legislative oversight. The speaker actively opposes the government’s policy of tax increases, submitting draft bills aimed at lowering the income tax rate, as they view low tax rates as the foundation for economic growth. Furthermore, concern is voiced regarding the corruption-prone gray areas that emerge between the streamlining and simplification of legal amendments (such as the control of postal shipments).
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker adopts a strong, value-driven position against mass immigration and the resulting threat to the nation-state, stressing that Estonians could rapidly become a minority in their own historical homeland. Political priorities include protecting Estonian-language education from Russification, shielding the state budget from immigration-related costs, and opposing expensive and impractical mega-projects such as Rail Baltic. These positions are overwhelmingly critical of the government’s actions and are characterized by strong opposition.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on revitalizing the economy through the reduction of the standard VAT rate, emphasizing its positive impact on purchasing power and competitiveness. The speaker's position is strongly policy-driven, centering on fostering economic growth via tax cuts. He also considers the plurality of opinions in the Riigikogu important and intervenes in procedural matters, such as defining the language used in parliament.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly anti-government and anti-Prime Minister, demanding the PM's resignation and criticizing the government's incompetence. The main points of emphasis are opposition to new taxes (car and property tax), support for the teachers' strike, and the condemnation of the government’s economic and security policies. The framing is heavily focused on criticizing the government’s actual performance and trustworthiness, with the situation even being compared to the Soviet era.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional, standing against the recent marriage equality law and the government’s resource allocation. The speaker emphasizes that education and rural areas have been neglected in favor of wasteful state spending (such as climate bureaucracy and foreign development projects). Their political framework is value-driven, focusing on preserving traditional family models, as well as Estonian culture and statehood.