By Months: Züleyxa Izmailova
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
20 Speeches
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on sharp criticism of the government’s fiscal policy (high VAT on food, deficit budget) and education reforms. The most prominent issues are the demand to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs and the massive budget shortfalls (107.9 million euros) at the Ministry of Education and Research, especially considering that cuts are simultaneously being made in the sector. The criticism targets the government’s priorities, which appear to favor the wealthy and the gambling industry, rather than the general population and education.
09.2025
16 Speeches
The political position is strongly critical of the government, emphasizing the lack of strategic focus in energy and tax policy, as well as the government's inability to resolve social crises. The speaker sharply opposes increasing the influx of foreign labor at a time when local youth unemployment is among the highest in Europe. The criticism is primarily aimed at the government's incompetence and matters of value-based fairness (gender balance, funding for cancer treatment).
06.2025
32 Speeches
The central focus is on social justice and the protection of vulnerable groups (the Pihlakodu case, families with children, the elderly). The political position is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government’s (especially the Reform Party’s) value framework, which prioritizes economic interests and monopolists over the general public’s well-being and cultural values. The stance is predominantly value- and results-based, demanding systemic accountability and a moral compass.
05.2025
14 Speeches
The political focus is strongly on environmental protection and the defense of democratic values, especially in opposition to the government's plan to log 70% of forest land. Criticism is directed at the government's inaction on climate issues and the weakening of democracy in favor of narrow business interests. The positions taken are intense and value-based, emphasizing national security and responsibility for the future. The speaker criticizes the government for lacking a mandate when making radical decisions.
04.2025
6 Speeches
The political stance is strongly value-driven, focusing on social justice and state responsibility. The speaker demands accountability within the justice system (specifically regarding the actions of the Prosecutor's Office) and the protection of vulnerable individuals, particularly in light of the Pihlakodu case. Criticism is also leveled at the government's instability in environmental and climate policy, demanding a science-based reduction in logging volumes and a logging moratorium. The political focus is directed toward evaluating the government's performance and its underlying values.
03.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker heavily emphasizes economic well-being, demanding a reduction in VAT on food products given the high inflation environment. Furthermore, he stresses the need for a balance between security and bureaucracy, and opposes the government's plans to relax environmental protection restrictions. His political stance is highly critical of the current government's policies, concentrating on policy effectiveness and core value issues (climate, family financial stability).
01.2025
1 Speeches
The political position is strongly value-driven, focusing on the international reinforcement of children's rights through the UN Optional Protocol. The speaker firmly supports the adoption of Bill 534. A crucial issue highlighted is the necessity of addressing the climate crisis, directly linking it to children's right to life and health. This position aims to emphasize future focus and environmental responsibility.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the welfare and safety of children. The speaker firmly supports the amendments to the Child Protection Act (Bill 427) and the ratification of the international complaints procedure protocol, stressing every child's right to be heard. The primary objective is improving the system so that children in need receive timely assistance, underscoring this as "our shared responsibility."
11.2024
4 Speeches
The political focus is heavily centered on environmental protection and solving the climate crisis, demanding rapid, tangible action and criticizing the government's climate law as inadequate. In the social sphere, the speaker firmly supports women's right to self-determination (access to abortion) and stresses the importance of improving mental health services. The speaker's position is value-driven, emphasizing the well-being of future generations and holding polluters accountable. They belong to the Social Democratic faction.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The political position centers on two main issues: protecting Estonian Orthodox believers from the actions of the Russian regime (support for the draft bill) and the efficiency of Riigikogu (Parliament) work procedures. The speaker adopts a strong, critical stance regarding the absence of parliamentary members, deeming it a shameful waste of time and resources. The focus is heavily directed toward institutional performance and accountability.
09.2024
1 Speeches
Politically, the speaker focuses on animal welfare and animal protection more generally. Their position clearly supports the development of this sector, and they are asking the minister for specific directions and plans for near-term improvements. This constitutes the submission of a value-based question that touches upon core policy directions.
06.2024
5 Speeches
The political focus is centered on opposing the draft legislation for the preparation of a nuclear power plant construction project, highlighting its lack of necessity, economic infeasibility, and significant cost to the state. The stance is highly critical of the government’s activities, particularly concerning the quality of the legislative process and ethical deficiencies in the public engagement process. The speaker calls into question the state’s priorities when expensive projects are pursued at a time when resources cannot be secured to meet basic needs.
05.2024
2 Speeches
The politician’s primary focus is on the procedural criticism of the nuclear energy bill. They argue that the draft is superficial and has been rushed, suggesting the haste might be connected to the European Parliament elections. The position is cautious and procedure-driven, demanding clarity regarding the sequence in which the regulatory framework will be established.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The main topic revolves around national economic planning and resource productivity targets, which are linked to the plan for doubling the economy. The speaker casts doubt on the ambition of the established target (€0.9/kg), citing the 2022 result (€0.7/kg). This position is policy-driven and aims to demand greater ambition concerning economic efficiency.
02.2024
2 Speeches
The political focus is on strong, value-based support for Ukraine and aggressive opposition to Russia’s military aggression and its financing. The speaker urgently demands an accelerated end to Russian fossil fuel imports to stop funding Russia’s war chest, arguing that the EU’s 2028 target is too far away. These positions are strongly value-driven, emphasizing the necessity of preventing the financing of an army that is committing war crimes.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The political position strongly supports Bill 346, the draft amendment to the Water Act, emphasizing its critical importance for Estonia's transition toward more sustainable resource utilization and a circular economy. This position is policy-driven, focusing on ensuring the availability and safety of clean water as a fundamental resource. The speaker views the bill as a significant step forward for Estonia, given that the country is currently facing a threat to the availability of clean water.