By Months: Jüri Jaanson
Total Months: 12
Fully Profiled: 12
10.2025
6 Speeches
Opponents are not directly criticized, but Urmas Reinsalu's previous statement is mentioned without expressing any substantive opposition to it.
09.2025
6 Speeches
The main confrontation is with the Centre Party (Lauri Laats), who is being criticized for a lack of substantive understanding and the use of derogatory language. The criticism is aimed at the rhetorical level, specifically defending the blind and deaf communities against the use of the offensive phrase "blind and deaf" to disparage the government. The speaker accuses the Centre Party of talking about issues they fundamentally do not understand.
06.2025
14 Speeches
Politically, he opposes the bill initiated by the Isamaa faction (concerning integrated permits for renewable energy), voting in the committee for its rejection and supporting the position of the Ministry of Climate. Procedurally, he repeatedly protests the actions of the chair of the session, criticizing the system that counts the repetition of a question as a second question.
05.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker adopts a critical and questioning stance regarding the positions put forward by both the rapporteur (concerning climate policy) and the minister (concerning the financial directive). The criticism is grounded in policy and procedure, challenging the rationale, scientific basis, and cost implications of the measures, but steers clear of personal attacks.
04.2025
5 Speeches
The opposition is primarily aimed at the government's procedural decisions, voicing disappointment over the joint reporting of the culture and sports sectors, which results in sports being overlooked. Furthermore, it criticizes the Estonian Doctors' Association and doctors serving in the Riigikogu (Parliament) for their passivity regarding the health risks posed by wind turbines, calling them out for failing to mount strong resistance.
03.2025
11 Speeches
The sharpest criticism is aimed at the Isamaa Party, which attempted to halt the bill's proceedings using arguments that, in the speaker's estimation, fall outside the scope of the bill and belong instead to the level of a ministerial regulation. He also expresses doubt regarding the purpose of the Nordica investigative committee, pointing also to the Estonian Conservative People's Party’s (EKRE) previous support for the airline.
02.2025
7 Speeches
The criticism is aimed more at systemic deficiencies and bureaucracy rather than specific political opponents. Specific targets of criticism include the "complete anarchy" currently dominating water traffic, as well as the bureaucratic hurdles created by the Environmental Board (such as the ban on artificial snow in Pirita). Mention is also made of previous ineffective political attempts (for example, the Isamaa/Isamaaliit attempt to increase the number of physical education classes).
01.2025
2 Speeches
There is no direct opposition or criticism of specific opponents; the speaker instead poses expanding and clarifying questions to the minister and the rapporteur. In the second speech, he indirectly challenges the narrow approach to suffrage, broadening the discussion to include the citizens of NATO countries.
12.2024
7 Speeches
The standoff is primarily procedural, criticizing a colleague (Reinsalu) for violating the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act by posing an excessive number of questions. In the substantive debate, he points out concerns regarding the potential constitutional infringement upon businesses related to the amendments to the Water Act, but treats these issues as subjects for discussion.
11.2024
6 Speeches
There is no direct political confrontation, but the speaker criticizes the presiding officer of the session and the way the proceedings were conducted, pointing out a violation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act by allowing questions of a personal nature. Furthermore, he/she expresses skepticism regarding the anthropogenic origins of climate change and the scope of humanity's influence, introducing counterarguments related to the impact of the universe.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The criticism is primarily aimed at procedural and political opponents. He criticizes the chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee for unilaterally choosing a side during the debate on the bill on reopening proceedings. Furthermore, he questions the absence of the EKRE faction from the sitting, suggesting possible procedural stalling.
09.2024
5 Speeches
There is no direct opposition or criticism, but the speaker raises challenges regarding the logistics and communication surrounding the implementation of the government's policy. The questions are primarily focused on whether the system (waste handlers, information campaigns) is prepared for the execution of the new regulations.