By Months: Raimond Kaljulaid
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
2 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed against the government's tax reform and the minister representing it. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the negative consequences of the reform, such as the growing deficit and the unequal distribution of benefits favoring the highest earners.
10.2025
11 Speeches
The main confrontation is with the government and ministers, who are criticized for shifting responsibility, lack of budget transparency, and making decisions that damage Estonia's reputation. The criticism is intense and focuses on the quality of the government's activities and procedural shortcomings. Opponents are accused of incompetence in assessing international reputation.
09.2025
43 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are accused of inefficient management of defense spending, delaying the implementation of laws, and pursuing unfair tax policies. The Centre Party is also criticized for the 2021 budget cut decision, which resulted in the closure of the Kopli fire station. The criticism is both substantive and political, ranging from accusations that priorities are completely out of whack to demands for the resignation of the Minister of Defense.
06.2025
7 Speeches
The opposition is aimed at the coalition and the Reform Party, who stand accused of hushing up the circumstances surrounding the former prime minister’s address and deliberately undermining the reputation of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The criticism is intense and focuses heavily on procedural dishonesty and the threat of corruption ("buying laws"). One colleague is also indirectly criticized for failing to share common core values concerning the evaluation of the Russian president's policy.
05.2025
14 Speeches
The main opponents are the government and specific ministers (especially the Minister of Defense), who are being criticized for delays, incompetence, and for citing the complexity of public administration. The criticism is intense and focuses on both procedural failures (missing deadlines) and political missteps (the worsening situation of employees).
04.2025
1 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and the executive branch, which are being accused of providing inadequate and ambiguous funding for national defense. The criticism is based on both policy and performance, as the government has failed to secure the necessary physical assets and training for the navy, despite having been assigned the legal obligations to do so. The speaker is demanding specific answers from the government concerning the actual state of readiness and the timeline.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker is an opposition MP who sharply criticizes the government's activities and leadership decisions. The main targets are the Prime Minister (demanding explanations), Finance Minister Ligi (due to the lack of NATO clearance), and Defense Minister Pevkur (in connection with a scandal). The criticism is aimed at the government's governing capacity, procedural violations, and overall credibility.
02.2025
15 Speeches
The sharpest criticism was directed at the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Margus Tsahkna) and his party, criticizing him for procedural shortcomings and for launching a domestic political attack during the foreign policy discussion. He also criticized the policies of the major Western powers regarding Ukraine, calling them cynical and contrasting them with Estonia's clear position on a just peace.
01.2025
3 Speeches
The main opponent is the Isamaa faction and Urmas Reinsalu, who are accused of insufficient defense spending and procurements between 2012 and 2014. The criticism is policy- and results-based, also accusing Isamaa of accepting the partial cession of Estonian territory to the enemy during their time in government. The accusations are rejected, but there is agreement with the opposition's fervor that more needs to be done, and faster.