By Months: Züleyxa Izmailova
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
20 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition, especially the Reform Party and Eesti 200, as well as Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. The criticism is intense and addresses both political choices (lowering taxes for the wealthy, reducing the gambling tax) and administrative competence (the maximum budget deficit, the accumulation of residual funds in the Ministry of Education). The government is being accused of having "run out of good ideas."
09.2025
16 Speeches
The main opponent is the government and the coalition, which are being criticized for a lack of focus, policy uncertainty, and unfair decisions. Criticism is aimed at both political errors (foreign labor vs. youth unemployment) and procedural flaws (State Audit Office observations, selection of the advisory board). Separately, the government's plan to sign an analysis contract with a private company is being criticized, raising suspicions that the ministry's own competence is being distrusted.
06.2025
32 Speeches
The primary target is the government led by the Reform Party and its ministers, who stand accused of serving the interests of monopolists and obstructing fair competition. Criticism is directed both at specific political decisions (tax policy, labor law) and systemic failures (the Prosecutor's Office, lack of transparency). The attacks are intense, accusing the government of negligence.
05.2025
14 Speeches
The primary opponent is the Reform Party and Michal’s government, which stands accused of undermining democracy, serving narrow business interests, and eroding the foundations of the state. The criticism is intense and accusatory, focusing both on the substance of the policies (logging, tax policy) and the lack of transparency and inclusion in decision-making processes. The government is also accused of "retroactively legitimizing state-level forest theft" and weakening democratic institutions under the banner of reducing bureaucracy.
04.2025
6 Speeches
Strong opposition is aimed at the Prosecutor's Office, whose value judgments (specifically, the link established between rape and bodily harm) are deemed to be in conflict with Estonian law and the national value system. The government is criticized for the instability and lack of clarity in its climate and nature conservation policies, with critics accusing them of subordinating nature to economic boundaries. The criticism is mainly policy- and value-driven, demanding accountability and resignation.
03.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker is clearly in opposition, directly criticizing the Prime Minister, Finance Minister Ligi, and Kristen Michal. The criticism is aimed at the government's policy regarding the lowering of the wage criterion for foreign labor, the utilization of natural resources, and tax policy. Procedural shortcomings are also criticized, such as a key minister lacking NATO security clearance.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the responsible politicians, both current and future, whose inaction or sluggishness in implementing global climate measures has exacerbated the problem. The criticism is based on performance and inaction, not a direct attack against specific opponents. The speaker hopes that Estonian children will not have to appeal to an international institution to protect their rights.
12.2024
4 Speeches
No direct political confrontation is being articulated, but the speaker is actively addressing the misconceptions and erroneous fears that have arisen surrounding the draft bill. The speaker repeatedly refutes claims that the legislative changes would ease restrictions for individuals unsuitable to work with children. The opposition is aimed at informational misinformation, not specific political groups.
11.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes the initiators of Bill 450 (referencing EKRE parliamentarians) for engaging in displacement activities and interfering with decisions regarding women's bodies, employing personally aggressive rhetoric. The government coalition and state leaders are also criticized for proposing a weak climate law and delaying necessary measures, with the speaker accusing them of irresponsible risk-taking. The opposition is rooted in both policy and values.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the session chair and their EKRE faction colleague, who are being criticized for sabotaging parliamentary work and failing to appear. The criticism is intense, focusing on procedural failures and hinting at a lack of accountability and a potential vacation taken during working hours.
09.2024
1 Speeches
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06.2024
5 Speeches
The main adversaries are the leadership of the Environmental Committee (cited for procedural violations, including denying the right to speak) and the bill’s proponents, who stand accused of making decisions based on lobbying and disseminating false information. The criticism is intense, centering on ethical and procedural shortcomings, and demands the acknowledgment of errors made and a complete restart of the process.
05.2024
2 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the bill's drafters and those handling its proceedings, accusing them of haste and superficiality. The opposition is procedural and skeptical, suggesting an underlying political motive linked to the European Parliament elections.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The dispute centers on the level of ambition in the economic targets set by the government or the minister. The criticism is policy-driven, questioning whether the target is sufficiently high to guarantee the success of the plans aimed at doubling the economy.
02.2024
2 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed against the Russian state and military, who are criticized extremely sharply for war crimes (rape, mutilation, killing). Secondary criticism is aimed at European Union member states (Austria) and energy companies that are funding Russia’s war chest through their activities (namely, increasing gas dependency).
01.2024
1 Speeches
There is no criticism aimed at specific opponents, political groups, or those who oppose the bill. The focus is on supporting the draft legislation and making constructive proposals to improve the legislative process going forward.