By Plenary Sessions: Raimond Kaljulaid
Total Sessions: 36
Fully Profiled: 36
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is centered on proposals for lowering food prices and their subsequent handling in the Riigikogu (Parliament). The speaker is demanding concrete definitions (e.g., for "basic foodstuffs") and is acting as a representative for the practical concerns of their constituents, emphasizing the impact that legislation has on daily life. This stance is strongly geared toward policy effectiveness and the protection of consumer interests.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is highly critical of the government's actions concerning Estonia's reputation on the international stage, particularly regarding the plan to transfer Nordic criminals to Estonia. Criticism is also directed at the shifting of responsibility in educational matters, and demands are being made for greater transparency of the state budget draft for the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The primary focus is on the quality of the government's performance and value-based image building.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily concentrated on issues of internal security (rescuers' salaries, civil defense) and fiscal fairness. Strong opposition is being voiced against tax policies that benefit the wealthier segments of society, especially when salary increases for frontline workers remain modest. This political stance is framed both by an assessment of previous governments' actions (such as the Center Party's cuts in 2021) and by core social democratic values (the reduction of inequality).
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political stance strongly supports civil defense and the construction of shelters, emphasizing its connection to national defense and the saving of human lives. This position is value-driven and urgent, stressing the necessity of moving forward with these changes regardless of the economic costs. The speaker represents the Social Democrats' view and strongly urges the rapid processing of the draft bill.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government’s lack of action and accountability in the field of national defense. Criticism targets systemic delays (implementing acts, the defense industry park) and administrative failures, demanding the identification of specific responsible parties. The criticism is primarily results-based, highlighting the weakness of parliamentary oversight. The politician emphasizes the importance of national defense and security.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is rather skeptical regarding the ongoing initiative, which apparently concerns the addition of extra public holidays. This stance is clearly centered on political and economic concerns, emphasizing the worry that the initiative will stifle economic growth. The skepticism is moderate, however, as the speaker is prepared to discuss the matter and has requested additional information from the presenter.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political position heavily focuses on management failures and financial accountability within the national defense sector, particularly concerning inventory accounting and advance payments. The speaker sharply criticizes the current government (Reform Party, Estonia 200) for attempting to present the increase in defense spending as their own achievement, stressing that this was, in fact, an initiative of the previous Parliament (Riigikogu). This stance is results-based and demands political accountability, recommending that the minister step down. Furthermore, the need to strengthen oversight regarding the use of funds in the defense sector is also emphasized.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on performance management, demanding concrete numerical indicators for measuring regional development, in direct opposition to emotional assessments. Key issues include national security (diversification of energy infrastructure) and caution regarding extensive immigration, highlighting the long-term socio-economic costs observed in Nordic countries. Their approach is fundamentally policy-driven and results-based.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is centered on issues of national defense and internal security, demanding strong accountability from the government and improved leadership. The speaker sharply criticizes the inaction and delays of the ministries (especially the Ministry of Defense), which are detrimental to national defense and investment opportunities, emphasizing a results-based and values-based approach to institutional integrity.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political focus centers on balancing national defense and energy security, alongside ensuring the stability of the business environment. It criticizes the government's actions, which have eroded the trust of ordinary citizens in the state regarding land planning processes, particularly in sparsely populated regions. It demands a stable environmental policy to guarantee investment certainty. Overall, this constitutes a results-oriented approach that critiques the government's operational procedures and actions.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the bill under discussion, noting that they personally do not consider it very sensible. They are intervening in the debate with the goal of preventing it from becoming "one-sided and absurd," positioning themselves as a representative of "reasonable people." The political stance is aimed at achieving value-based clarity and elevating the level of the discussion.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The most prominent issue is supporting the rapid development of Estonia's defense industry, which is deemed exceptionally important. The political stance is strongly results-oriented, criticizing the government (specifically the Minister of Defence) for delaying the implementing regulations of the law for nearly six months. The speaker demands accountability and the removal of the minister from office due to bureaucratic sluggishness.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The politician voiced strong opposition to labor reforms designed to increase flexibility, arguing that they undermine workers' situations and job security, and accused the Reform Party of pursuing the wrong policies. However, he simultaneously defended certain social reforms that have improved household livelihoods. His political framework is a blend of social concern (worker exhaustion) and the promotion of regional development (the distribution of tax revenue).
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on national defense and maritime security, which are considered critical issues for Estonia. The speaker supports the draft legislation as a necessary first step but sharply criticizes the government for insufficient and opaque funding. The position is strongly oriented towards ensuring national defense capabilities and demands that the military advice of the Commander of the Defense Forces be fully taken into account. On behalf of the Social Democrats, a call is issued to ensure adequate funding for the timely achievement of NATO force capability goals.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly emphasizes the nation's security situation and its impact on families' confidence and future planning. The political position is critical of the Ministry of Defence’s current leadership, particularly in light of the recent scandal, and demands the appointment of a professional, expert leader to restore public trust. The focus is on results-based management and the quality of the government team.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The political position centers on matters of governance and national security during wartime. The speaker strongly objects to the situation where the Minister of Finance allegedly lacks a NATO security clearance, stressing the precedent established by the previous officeholder, Kaja Kallas, that governing under such circumstances is simply unfeasible. This stance is fact-based and is aimed at scrutinizing the government's activities and demanding accountability to both the parliament and the public.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on enhancing public safety and clarifying the rights of local governments when addressing dangerous dogs. The speaker strongly and urgently supports the adoption of the bill, stressing that this is a policy-driven solution based on feedback from municipalities and experts. They emphasize the necessity of resolving the issue immediately, rather than waiting for more comprehensive legislative amendments.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on foreign policy, specifically supporting Ukraine and resisting Russian aggression, which is framed as a value-based approach. The speaker strictly demands a just peace, encompassing the liberation of occupied territories, compensation for damages, and the accountability of war criminals. He sharply criticizes the tendency of major Western powers and the Estonian Foreign Minister toward cynical compromise and fawning before a potential new US president. The strategic direction must be resolute, similar to the support Nordic countries provided to Estonia in the 1990s.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political stance strongly supports increasing spending on national defense and civil protection, backing the target of at least 3% of GDP and the allocation of 1.6 billion euros for munitions. The framework is performance-based, defending the current coalition's achievements while dismissing the opposition's accusations. At the same time, there is agreement with the underlying urgency that more must be done, and done faster, emphasizing collective responsibility.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly geared towards protecting Estonia's security and independence through international defense cooperation, particularly highlighting the role of JEF and the United Kingdom. The speaker firmly supports allied relations, viewing opposition to them as actions detrimental to Estonian interests. The political framework is strongly value-based, and opponents are accused of undermining national security.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position heavily focuses on amending the constitution to restrict the voting rights of citizens of hostile states (Russia, Belarus) in local elections. The speaker strongly supports the coalition's draft bill, emphasizing its consistency with Isamaa's own previous platform, and accuses the opposition (Isamaa) of incompetence and holding the Riigikogu (Parliament) hostage. This stance is geared toward finding a solution, contrasting sharply with the previous failure to resolve this issue.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is one of strong support for the government-initiated bill, which is aimed at developing the Estonian defense industry and boosting its international competitiveness. The speaker emphasizes that this is a "revenue bill" that fosters economic growth, rather than a measure that generates expenditures. The stance is policy- and results-based, directly linking the development of the industry to solving current budgetary issues.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker's core political stance centers on respecting Parliament and ensuring procedural integrity. He/She sharply criticizes the government's practice of announcing major policy changes first via social media rather than in the Riigikogu, demanding parliamentary priority (and referencing the practice of the United Kingdom). Furthermore, he/she strongly challenges the presiding officer's inability to maintain order in the chamber, calling into question their fitness for the position. These positions are fundamentally institutional and procedural.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is urgently centered on national defense and security, stressing its existential importance for the survival of the state. The speaker strongly advocates increasing defense expenditure beyond the planned 3.4% of GDP to meet both NATO expectations and genuine operational needs. He criticizes the government's position, which operates on the principle of "affordable" defense rather than being guided by actual necessity. This stance is fundamentally driven by policy and values, prioritizing security above all economic considerations.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position strongly supports comprehensive security and the provision of vital services during crises, elevating this issue above internal political squabbling. He/She strongly advocates for reducing bureaucracy, especially for entrepreneurs, and positions the Social Democrats as opponents of unnecessary restrictions. His/Her views are primarily policy- and results-driven, criticizing the opposition for a lack of substantive work.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance strongly favors reducing regulations in the defense industry, emphasizing the need to ease the bureaucratic burden on businesses. This position is clearly focused on policy and efficiency, supporting the streamlining of operations for defense industry companies. Key issues also include foreign ownership and guarantees related to the European Defence Fund.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The core political stance is the strong and urgent necessity to permanently raise defense spending to 4–5% of GDP, citing the growing threat and aggressive ideology of the Russian Federation. This position is deeply rooted in values and policy, emphasizing that the situation demands a long-term and extensive contribution to national defense. The speaker also stresses the principle of social justice when identifying funding sources for these defense expenditures.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political stance centers on sharp criticism directed at the opposition parties (Isamaa, EKRE) regarding their flexible values and outright hypocrisy. The key issues highlighted are the historical cooperation with Putin’s United Russia (channeled through the Centre Party) and various corruption scandals (specifically the residency permit scheme). The speaker slams the opponents for shifting their values purely based on political advantage and the objective of seizing power. The entire framework is distinctly value-based, aiming squarely at the moral failings of the opposition.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political position centers on strong support for balanced traffic management, which ensures the safety and convenience of all road users (including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists). This stance is value-based, emphasizing the social democratic principle of considering everyone and avoiding the antagonism of road users. Furthermore, previous governments are sharply criticized for the undignified treatment of individuals regarding the issue of cohabitation partnerships. The political framework is aimed at integrating policy and values, stressing the necessity of updating legislation in light of technological advancements.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The most important topic is comprehensive national defense and civil protection, which the state must address with the utmost seriousness, reflecting the concerns of the citizens. The Prime Minister’s personal leadership on this issue is supported, which demonstrates the weight of the topic. The stance regarding ERR’s (Estonian Public Broadcasting) vital service status is being nuanced, emphasizing its importance while calling for the results of the committee discussion to be awaited. The political framework is strongly oriented toward security and institutional correctness.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The speaker represents the governing party and focuses on the feasibility of the proposed legislation. He acknowledges the significance of the issue raised by the opposition (a major international technological challenge) but sharply opposes the suggested solution, deeming it disproportionate and ineffective. The political framework is primarily results-oriented, stressing that solutions must genuinely be capable of solving the problems at hand.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The core position is strong support for lowering the voting age, which is treated as a matter of expanding democratic participation and resolving the inconsistencies in age restrictions prevalent across current legislation. This stance is principled and value-based, emphasizing that a voter's competence is not dependent on age. The Social Democrats support the principle of the draft legislation and seek its further processing.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strong support for the bill concerning the support of Ukraine and the deterrence of Russia, emphasizing that this is primarily a military and security policy matter. The political position is value-based, rejecting passivity rooted in fear and stressing the necessity of taking active steps. The speaker represents the stance of the Social Democratic Party, advocating for innovative solutions.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is one of strong support for Minister of Education Kristina Kallas, emphasizing her exceptional competence and wise leadership. The speaker vigorously supports the ongoing education reform, considering it one of the most significant in Estonian history. The focus is placed more on effectiveness and the minister's competence (being performance-driven) rather than on value-based debate.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is heavily focused on supporting European strategic autonomy, viewing this as the central objective of Estonian foreign policy and a prerequisite for Europe's survival. The speaker sharply criticizes the majority of NATO member states that fail to meet the 2% defense spending target, thereby calling into question their commitment to Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty. This position is strongly security- and values-based, emphasizing the necessity of becoming a credible geopolitical player.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus is on tax policy, specifically the Income Tax Act and the special regime for taxing banks. The speaker demands a detailed explanation from the presenter regarding the taxation formulas and deductions, calling into question the presenter's preparation and knowledge. The focus is on procedural and policy-based transparency, stressing the necessity of informing the entire plenary session.