By Plenary Sessions: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Total Sessions: 81
Fully Profiled: 81
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is directed toward the transparency and accountability of state finances, particularly concerning the methods used to cover the deficit in the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) budget. There is suspicion that the improvement in the financial situation was achieved on unclear grounds, demanding clarification from the minister. A secondary focus is the comparative analysis of policy and the determination of the positions held by mobile operators.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is highly critical of the government's handling of the Health Insurance Fund's finances. Emphasis is placed on the complete discrepancy between the forecasts and the minister's statements, indicating serious concern regarding budget sustainability. The focus is performance-based, highlighting the poor execution of the state's financial management.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The political focus is currently centered on the critical financial state of healthcare and the persistent gaps in service accessibility. The speaker voices strong criticism regarding the government’s performance, highlighting the Health Insurance Fund’s deepening deficit and the lengthy waiting lists for specialist medical care. This stance is clearly results-oriented, demanding concrete solutions and a specific action plan to guarantee the system's long-term sustainability. The criticism targets the system’s inefficiency: money is being spent, yet patients still cannot secure doctor’s appointments.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on practical healthcare issues, such as the doctor shortage and financing problems within the Health Insurance Fund (specifically regarding the referral of family doctors for diagnostic tests). The speaker demands accountability from the government and the completion of substantive impact assessments for draft legislation, expressing concern over the poor implementation of policy. The stance taken is moderately critical of the government's ability to ensure the necessary analysis and funding.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is firmly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's actions regarding public welfare, infrastructure (specifically Elron trains), and social spending (such as cutting funding for extracurricular activities). It is stressed that the government should prioritize the nation's well-being, rather than constantly dipping into people's pockets. The political framework is primarily results-oriented and values-driven, demanding accountability and concrete solutions from the government.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward the details of the legislation and the establishment of administrative procedures. The speaker requests clarification regarding the minister's authority to establish, via a regulation, the terms and procedures for forming the certification committee and for certifying the director. The approach is rather policy-driven and focuses on procedural clarity.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political focus is centered on energy policy and the future of oil shale, tying this directly to the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The speaker is pressuring the government to investigate the industrial applicability of CO2 capture technology, expressing concern over the sustainability of the current energy sector. They maintain a strong technology-driven stance, arguing that environmental problems must be solved with an economically reasonable investment (200–300 million euros).
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed towards the minister's work effectiveness, development potential, and the rectification of bottlenecks, which points to a performance-driven approach. Emphasis is also placed on ensuring fundamental rights in critical situations, such as the case of people waiting in long queues at the Narva border. Although questions are being raised, the speaker expresses partial disagreement with the general accusations leveled against the minister.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed toward clarifying the timing of the ministry's activities and the initiation of legislative amendments. A question has been raised, indicating a desire to pinpoint responsibility and identify the process initiator (whether the current minister or the predecessor). This is a results-based (performance-driven) framework that centers on the ministry's operational procedures.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The political stance centers on a strong demand for infrastructure development and ensuring road safety, particularly in Ida-Virumaa. Criticism is aimed at the government's inaction and its failure to deliver on long-standing promises (a four-lane highway), which has caused local residents' trust to erode. The position is strongly results-driven, demanding concrete plans and a timeline for ensuring the safety of the critical road section.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government’s current energy strategy, particularly the rapid closure of the oil shale sector. The speaker urgently emphasizes the need to guarantee the nation's energy security through dispatchable capacity and demands investments in carbon-free oil shale energy (CO2 capture technologies). This stance is primarily results-driven, focusing on stability, affordable electricity, and accountability for the industry.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses on the effectiveness of government activity in the education sector, challenging the minister's claims regarding improvements in the situation in Narva. The speaker adopts a firm stance, emphasizing that the quality of children's education is jeopardized due to insufficiently qualified teachers. This position is clearly results-oriented, demanding a concrete solution plan from the ministry.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on strong opposition to the draft amendment of the Electricity Act, arguing that it imposes an unfair financial burden on consumers. The speaker stresses the need to guarantee energy security through the preservation and development of controllable oil shale energy, thereby opposing the government’s plan for a rapid transition to renewable energy. This stance is strongly value- and results-driven, focusing specifically on protecting the average citizen's wallet.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The political position strongly focuses on the need to consolidate healthcare information systems and resolve the deficit of the Health Insurance Fund. The speaker opposes fragmented, costly, and outdated IT solutions, demanding a nationally coordinated unified platform. Deep concern is also expressed regarding the loss of salary certainty for doctors and nurses starting in 2027, emphasizing the resulting threat to service availability and the sustainability of hospitals. The focus is directed toward system performance and the protection of the workforce.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily geared towards preserving the oil shale sector and supporting the deployment of CO2 capture technology (CCS). The speaker is opposed to the government’s priorities, particularly regarding the massive investments allocated to offshore wind farms. This position is strongly policy- and performance-based, emphasizing the economic and social necessity of saving the existing industry.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition to Draft Bill 555 amending the Electricity Market Act, as it jeopardizes the nation's energy security and economic competitiveness. The political focus is on securing controllable reserve capacity using oil shale energy, underscoring the necessity for a stable and affordable electricity supply. The stance is strongly outcome-based, warning against irreversible shutdowns and reliance on imports.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political focus is currently placed on internal security and the operational capacity of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), particularly within the Eastern Prefecture. The most pressing concerns are the high vacancy rate among police officials and the increase in registered offenses (violence, narcotics). The political attitude is robustly results-based, requiring the Minister of the Interior to deliver specific solutions, first and foremost by initiating salary increases.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is ensuring the reliability of e-elections, which is widely considered a matter of great importance. The position taken is primarily procedural and competence-based, questioning the technical competence of Riigikogu members to carry out the tasks of the investigative committee.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The most prominent topic currently is the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs and its impact on the final consumer price. Politicians are questioning the coalition's stance that the tax cut will not lead to a significant drop in prices, emphasizing that both taxes and the cost of raw materials influence the final price of a product. This position strongly contradicts the economic policy rationale put forward by the government.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional to the decisions made by the government and the Riigikogu majority, particularly concerning the restriction of rights and the polarization of society. The criticism centers on a value-based framework, accusing the government of cynically employing the security argument to justify unfair measures. The speaker objects to the method used for amending the constitution and deems the Riigikogu's activities a security threat because of their divisive impact on society.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to closing the border, deeming Isamaa’s corresponding draft legislation populist and pointless, as the security situation does not necessitate such measures. The primary focus areas are the practical issues of border management (queues, throughput capacity) and the humanitarian consequences for residents of border regions. The speaker’s stance is policy-driven, relying on the former Minister of the Interior’s previous statements, which refute the arguments concerning migration pressure. Furthermore, steps that escalate tensions are opposed, such as campaigns targeting the MPEÕK and the revocation of voting rights.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's energy policy, particularly concerning the €2.6 billion subsidy for offshore wind farms, which is viewed as a burden imposed upon the public. The focus is on the lack of transparency and incompetence in the government's actions, stressing that decisions were made without proper calculations. The political framework is heavily results-oriented and centers on the failure of the government's performance.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The political position is highly critical of the Ministry of Education and Research's actions in Narva schools, particularly concerning the methods used to supervise the transition to Estonian-language instruction. This stance is outcome-based, focusing on the negative impact of the ministry's activities on teachers' job satisfaction and stress levels. The speaker suspects that the supervision is politically motivated and resembles an "inquisition," the goal of which is to find culprits rather than support educators.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is firmly against revoking the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. This stance is value-based, emphasizing constitutional equality, the principles of the rule of law, and the importance of integration within Estonian society. The speaker warns that restricting rights merely on the basis of citizenship damages the country's cohesion and international reputation.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on the government's actions regarding both substantive issues (the defense of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate) and procedural deficiencies (the absence of an impact analysis). This stance is value-based, stressing the principles of the rule of law and religious freedom, while simultaneously accusing the government of avoiding necessary solutions.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly critical of the government, which defends the large profits of banks—profits derived from high Euribor rates, not from good work or performance. The most prominent issue is banking regulation and social responsibility, emphasizing the prioritization of people's well-being over the profits of financial institutions. The stance is strongly value- and results-based, criticizing a system where profits are generated "at the expense of the people."
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong opposition stance, focusing on government inefficiency and the waste of taxpayer money, particularly the allocation of 100 million euros to the Narva gas plant. The main issues are energy dependence, high electricity prices, and the need for transparency in government operations, supporting the formation of the Nordica investigative committee. The political framework is clearly results-oriented and critical of current decisions that contradict declared objectives.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on international relations and the protection of allied relationships. The speaker is seeking clarity on Estonia's official position regarding US President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, while emphasizing Denmark's status as an ally. The stance is information-gathering and policy-driven, centering on the interests of the allies.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political focus is on international relations and foreign policy, especially regarding the Georgian elections. The speaker expresses skepticism toward the allegations of election fraud and Russian interference, calling for fact verification and relying on official sources like the OSCE report. The political framework is highly procedural and fact-based, stressing the reliability of sources.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly supportive of large-scale projects, such as the Tallinn Hospital. The speaker emphasizes that such investments boost the economy and significantly improve the quality of healthcare. This position is justified on policy grounds, citing international examples.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly directed against the lack of transparency in government operations, especially regarding the secrecy surrounding the representation expenses of cabinet members. The speaker emphasizes the disparity compared to the openness of expense reimbursements for members of the Riigikogu (Parliament), and challenges the government's general conduct. The position is fundamentally procedural and outcome-based, demanding greater public accountability.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax hikes and the "tax spree," stressing their negative impact on economic growth and consumer purchasing power. This stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the detrimental nature of the government's fiscal choices, which reduce job numbers and harm the national economy. The speaker sharply questions why exactly this economy-damaging path was chosen.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly focused on supporting lower-income individuals by reducing the prices of foodstuffs. The most crucial issue is the reduction of VAT on groceries, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of ensuring that this measure benefits consumers, not just retailers. The stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, centering on the effectiveness of the measure.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is sharply critical of the government's actions, particularly concerning healthcare funding, where they oppose the 10% budget cuts, viewing them as a risk to public health. Contradictions in national security policy are also highlighted, specifically supporting the restriction of Russian influence (MPEÕK) while criticizing the inability to assist those who renounce Russian citizenship. The focus remains on policy effectiveness and ministerial accountability.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance focuses on the deficit in social infrastructure (care homes) and the necessity of state support for local governments. This position strongly advocates for investments by local municipalities, especially given the long waiting lists for the service and the projected future demand. This constitutes a policy- and results-driven approach that emphasizes the accessibility of public services.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on funding national defense and the adequacy of the security tax. The speaker takes a strong, policy-driven stance, citing a minister's previous statement that the bill currently under consideration is flawed and fails to fully meet security requirements. This position is provocative and demands that the government provide clarity.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is directed at criticizing government bills, focusing specifically on social consequences and the rising cost of living. The speaker opposes raising healthcare service fees, especially those affecting young children, and questions the proposed easing of the legal education requirement for the State Secretary and local secretaries. The criticism is primarily results-oriented, emphasizing the risk that people will be unable to receive timely medical care.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political position focuses on the need to amend infrastructure regulation in order to improve internet connectivity on trains. We strongly support the proposal put forward by communications companies to allow the construction of communication masts within the road right-of-way, highlighting the illogical nature of the current regulation (specifically, the distinction made between electricity and communication masts). This is a policy- and results-based approach.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on the effectiveness of the government's performance in implementing the Ida-Viru County Just Transition Fund. A critical, results-based position is being presented, calling into question the minister's stated figure for job creation (3,000) compared to earlier official data. The stance is moderately critical, demanding clarity and consistency with previously published figures.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position focuses strongly on social policy, particularly the issues of family benefits and the low birth rate, supporting the Centre Party's corresponding draft legislation. Furthermore, the speaker raises concerns about the quality and funding of school lunches, pointing out that the current amounts (1–4 euros) do not guarantee healthy standards. The overall focus is on a value-based and policy-driven framework, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring a "bright future" for Estonia.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political focus is currently aimed at the inadequacy of the subsistence minimum, highlighting that the threshold has not been adjusted since 2022, despite increases in both prices and the minimum wage. The speaker voiced strong concerns that the current 200-euro limit makes it impossible for a person living alone to cope financially. This is criticism directed at the efficacy of current policy, demanding immediate intervention.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political stance strongly underscores the necessity of ensuring the well-being of Estonian residents, while questioning the draft bill's effect on ordinary citizens, given that the attention thus far has been centered on corporations. The speaker, operating in an opposition role, criticizes the minister's political background and the provenance of the initiative. The focus is outcome-oriented, concentrating on the practical impact of the policy.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Political attention is currently centered on the mismanagement and inefficiency at the Narva border crossing, stemming from the Interior Minister’s decision to close the border overnight. The speaker adopts a strong opposing stance regarding the current policy, emphasizing its negative impact on both Estonian residents and foreigners. As a proposed solution, they suggest restoring the Narva-2 pedestrian border crossing to ease the load on the main checkpoint. The political framework is clearly aimed at criticizing the performance and effectiveness (performance-driven) of the government’s actions.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker supports the initiative (adding a day off), considering it "very good," but approaches the issue cautiously, stressing the need to evaluate its economic impact. The political focus is on developing a balanced policy, taking into account the views of entrepreneurs and the necessity of comparing the situation with neighboring countries. The position is primarily policy- and data-driven.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The most critical issue concerns the quality of education and teacher qualifications, which has been presented as strong criticism of the government's actions. This stance represents a forceful opposition to the current state of affairs, which is being framed as a failure on the part of the Ministry of Education and the minister. The focus is on evaluating the government's effectiveness (a performance-driven assessment).
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The most striking position is the strong opposition to the car tax, which is viewed as undermining family livelihoods and making life more difficult in rural areas. The political stance is performance-based, highlighting the government's failure to rescue the economy and its broken election promises regarding tax increases. Alternative methods for filling the budget are supported, such as a bank tax and abandoning the planned income tax reform.
2024-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
A strong focus on the functionality and effectiveness of the education system. The political stance is data-driven and centers on two critical indicators: teachers' compliance with language proficiency requirements and the labor shortage. The framework of this position is clearly results-oriented, demanding specific, up-to-date data from the government.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is strongly opposed to the declaration concerning Georgia, arguing that it creates tension and damages good relations. This stance is value-based, specifically questioning Estonia’s moral authority to lecture other countries, while implying that things might not be functioning perfectly within Estonia itself. The primary focus remains the criticism of foreign policy consequences and diplomatic hyperactivity.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The most notable point of view is the strong opposition to the proposed 1% cut in hospitals' operating costs within the supplementary budget bill, especially given the increased demand for medical services. The political framework is results-oriented, highlighting the conflict between the Health Minister's earlier commitments and the draft bill that has been submitted. The primary priority remains maintaining and increasing the volume of healthcare services for the benefit of public health.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The most prominent theme is the opposition to the government’s tax increases (car tax, state fees, fines), which are widely regarded as unpopular and detached from reality. The political stance is fiercely oppositional, highlighting the economic downturn and the negative impact of the government’s actions on low-income segments of the population. The rhetoric is heavily value-driven and results-oriented, sharply criticizing the government for its greed and obstinacy. The speaker urges people to vote against the car tax.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance heavily focuses on the healthcare funding crisis, which stems from the increased number of chronically ill patients seeking care post-COVID and the inadequate budgeting by the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). The speaker is demanding immediate solutions (30–50 million euros) to keep hospitals running and prevent medical staff from being forced onto mandatory leave. This position is strongly results-oriented, criticizing government agencies for their failure to adequately plan for this crisis.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is firmly directed against regressive taxes (such as the sugar and car tax), highlighting the need to protect ordinary citizens. The most prominent issue is the restoration of state funding for extracurricular activities to its previous level. The attitude towards the government’s actions is critical, particularly concerning budget management and the hurried implementation of major projects (like the nuclear power plant).
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political stance heavily focuses on the government's fiscal policy and public sector layoffs, highlighting the internal coalition conflicts between the Reform Party and the Social Democrats. The speaker questions the government's ability to ensure essential service providers (police officers, rescue workers, teachers) an adequate salary level amid austerity measures. The stance is highly critical of the government's priorities, which fail to ensure the security of frontline workers.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on the implementation details of education and social policy at the local government level. A cautious, policy-driven position is being put forward, highlighting the risk that unhealthy competition could emerge among municipal kindergartens, potentially compromising food quality. This position aims to preempt a potential weak spot within the draft legislation.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The most prominent issue is the banks' exceptionally large profits, driven by the rise in Euribor, and the contrast this presents against the economic hardships faced by society. The political position strongly favors implementing a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. This stance is heavily value-driven, underscoring the injustice of the situation.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The most prominent issue is the question of the Ministry of Education and Research's actions and accountability. The speaker sharply criticizes the failed implementation of the transition to Estonian-language instruction and demands an explanation from the minister regarding the legal basis. The stance is strongly oppositional and focuses on evaluating the government's performance and demanding accountability.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Politically, the speaker opposes the sugary drink tax, preferring instead that the government focus its efforts on supporting recreational sports in schools. He also voiced strong skepticism regarding the declaration of the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution supporting aggression, stressing the necessity of understanding the viewpoints of local church representatives. His approach is policy-driven, centered on the benefit of actions to society.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance centers on the social and economic impact of fine rates imposed in misdemeanor proceedings, characterizing the new, high fine rates as a problem that significantly burdens citizens. The speaker indirectly criticizes earlier policy, questioning the true motive behind the draft legislation and suggesting that the minister is a "hostage" to previous decisions. This position aims to safeguard the financial security of citizens within the context of state-imposed penalties.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position centers on the issue of the green transition and vehicle usage. A challenge is issued to the Prime Minister, emphasizing that personal example (giving up the official car) is intrinsically linked to the implementation of the policy. The stance is moderately critical and behavior-based.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political focus is currently centered on the strong opposition to revoking the voting rights of permanent residents (over 70,000 people) in local elections—a move widely regarded as unreasonable and unconstitutional. This stance is well-argued, drawing on integration studies that demonstrate the connection between loyalty and citizenship, as well as constitutional concerns, specifically referencing the warnings issued by the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker also casts doubt on the Prime Minister's earlier arguments regarding Russian influence, dismissing them as baseless.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political emphasis is on criticizing the economic crisis, rapid impoverishment, and the government's failed tax policy. The speaker strongly opposes the coalition's actions, stressing that the government has chosen an unjust path to resolve the difficult situation, which primarily harms the most vulnerable population groups. The focus is heavily directed toward assessing the government's actions and performance, demanding immediate measures to keep the economy afloat.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It highlights the deficiencies in the state's administrative capacity and the failure to ensure the timely payment of teachers' salary supplements. The political stance is strongly performance-based, demanding concrete steps from the government to prevent similar issues in the future. This position is critical of the state's actions concerning the fair and timely compensation of educators.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The central theme is the disenfranchisement of third-country nationals in local elections, a measure the speaker is critically opposed to. This stance is aimed at criticizing political opportunism and fundamental shifts, highlighting Jüri Ratas's diametrically opposed change of position and the potential shift in stance by the Social Democrats within the context of the Tallinn coalition. The speaker emphasizes rule-of-law and strictly legal arguments against these political moves.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is highly critical of the government's performance, focusing on the failure to deliver on promises and the betrayal of teachers' expectations. The primary issue is the state's lack of administrative capacity regarding the payment of teachers' supplementary wages, which is framed as a performance-based failure. The speaker emphasizes that the state's delay significantly complicates the recruitment of teachers in a critical area.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The speaker is heavily focused on promoting public health (specifically tackling obesity) and encouraging physical activity. He/She clearly opposes the tax on sweetened drinks, viewing it as nothing more than a way to reach into people's pockets—a pure money grab—and criticizes the Ministry of Culture's decision to defund the Estonian School Sports Association. The political framework is performance-based, highlighting that the government's current decisions actively undermine the goals of promoting physical activity.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most significant problem is considered to be the rapid rise in youth obesity, which is being treated as a serious health crisis. The attitude towards the government's proposed sweetened beverage tax is strongly polarized, as it is viewed as an ineffective measure that merely hits people in the pocket. The political framework is policy-centric, focusing on criticizing the ineffectiveness of the proposed solutions (the tax).
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently centered on establishing a pet register and defining its scope. The speaker is interested in the practical implementation of the policy, specifically asking whether the register should include only cats and dogs, or all types of domestic animals. The current direction involves gathering information and taking into account the positions of interest groups, which suggests moderate support for the regulation.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker’s position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax hikes and new taxes, directly linking them to the public’s economic insecurity and the fear of starting a family. The main themes addressed are the high cost of living, low incomes, and high unemployment. The framework of this position is results-based, criticizing the government's inability to ensure a sense of security for families.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward the details of implementing the measures, emphasizing above all the voluntary nature of the measure and the involvement of the local government (KOV). The speaker's position is aimed at policy clarity and avoiding the coercion of citizens, questioning whether anyone can be forced to join the process. This is rather a set of questions focused on policy implementation.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on the implementation of education policy and the advocacy for the City of Narva’s application to secure partial Russian-language instruction for children with special needs. The speaker counters the generalizing narrative created by the minister in the media, which misrepresents the scope of Narva’s request, while simultaneously emphasizing that Narva is operating strictly within the confines of the law. The stance is strongly defensive and policy-driven, focusing on the legitimate actions taken by the local municipality.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus is on mitigating the recession and high unemployment in Estonia, and actively involving Estonian businesses in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The speaker stresses the topicality of the issue despite the early submission of the inquiry, and demands concrete measures and discussions from the government on this matter. The stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, centering on the action plans of the Minister of Economic Affairs.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is firmly opposed to the government's policies, particularly concerning the steep increase in living costs and utility bills—a situation being labeled a socio-economic catastrophe. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of protecting the elderly and low-income families, while simultaneously criticizing the government's plans to introduce new taxes, such as the proposed car tax. The core focus remains on the efficacy and social impact of the government's actions.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus centers on the precision of the amendment to the Student Loans and Study Grants Act and the quality of the legislative drafting process. The speaker calls into question the content of the draft bill's explanatory memorandum, demanding the identification of the specific provision (section) that regulates the right of European Union citizens to a student loan. This stance is procedurally critical, underscoring the necessity for legal clarity.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position is critical and analytical, particularly concerning the abolition of free public transport, the utility of which is highly questionable. The speaker maintains a policy-focused approach, demanding detailed analysis and concrete results regarding both the reorganization of the transport system and the allocation of car tax revenues. They emphasize the need to maintain social justice, specifically by protecting the right to free travel for vulnerable groups (children, the elderly, and people with disabilities).
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker focuses on two crucial policy areas: modern financial regulation (cryptocurrency) and the critical state of social infrastructure (healthcare). Concerning healthcare, strong concern was expressed regarding doctors migrating abroad due to excessive workload and the existing wage disparity, leading to performance-based criticism directed at the government. The position on cryptocurrency is exploratory, specifically questioning its potential as a tax instrument in Estonia.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker's primary focus is on strengthening the role of research and development (R&D) and universities. They moderately support a policy that links the presence of universities in counties to regional development. Their stance is policy- and performance-based, concentrating on identifying whether a concrete action plan is in place.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political activity focuses on the discussion of bills during the Riigikogu plenary session. The question of progressive income tax is being brought to the forefront, and specific vision and support are being requested for it, indicating a policy-based framework.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political focus is divided between national defense (strengthening the eastern border, evacuation plans) and social problems (the bottlenecks of transitioning to Estonian-language education). The speaker expresses concern about existing problems, especially regarding the language proficiency and age structure of extracurricular education teachers. The stance is moderately critical, demanding clarity from the government in the implementation of both security and education policies. The speaker refers to the Center Party's position on the topic of the transition to Estonian-language education.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position centers on two critical national problems: the severe shortage of teachers and the success of the green transition program being called into question. The approach is results-based, emphasizing concern over who will teach the children and whether long-term energy strategies are failing. These stances are deeply worried and challenge the government's capacity.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position is highly critical of the government's actions, focusing specifically on the economic recession and the failures of its energy policy. The core priorities are guaranteeing affordable electricity prices and halting the rise in unemployment, while demanding concrete rescue plans from the government. This political framework is results-oriented, casting doubt on the government's competence to make sound decisions.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political focus centers on education policy, particularly the issue of closing regional gymnasium departments, drawing attention to the situation facing the schools in Toila and Kiviõli. Another key stance involves leveraging the education and skills of Ukrainian refugees to expand Estonia's teaching workforce. This approach is pragmatic and outcome-based, demanding clear decisions and thorough analysis from the ministry.