By Months: Madis Kallas
Total Months: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
10.2025
12 Speeches
All speeches were delivered on a single sitting day (October 6, 2025) during the debate on the interpellation, which points to active participation in the sittings of the Riigikogu. The speaker refers to their involvement in the work of the Cultural Committee and notes that the Social Democrats submitted the interpellation under discussion four months ago. They also acknowledge the celebration of Teachers’ Day.
09.2025
30 Speeches
The speaker was very active in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) in September 2025, appearing on multiple days and participating frequently in question-and-answer sessions with ministers and the Chancellor of Justice. He/She also initiated an official interpellation to the Minister of Education and Research concerning the salaries of kindergarten teachers. The speaker frequently appears at Riigikogu sittings, focusing on posing questions and expanding upon the topics discussed.
06.2025
24 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in June, appearing repeatedly at Riigikogu sessions, submitting interpellations (e.g., to the Minister of Education and Regional Affairs), and asking clarifying questions of several ministers. Their pattern of activity encompasses both longer political speeches and specific, detailed questions regarding draft legislation and the supplementary budget.
05.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu sittings, having taken the floor on three separate dates (05.05, 12.05, 19.05) with multiple interpellations and questions. They actively participate in debates concerning education, regional development, internal security, and the environment, addressing several ministers.
04.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker has been active in Riigikogu sessions, delivering three speeches in one week, primarily focusing on questions directed at the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers. They actively engage with stakeholders, noting a recent meeting with representatives of Estonian university students to discuss their livelihood and welfare concerns.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu chamber, reiterating their stance multiple times, and also handles external communication by appearing on TV shows and writing articles. All speeches were presented within the scope of one session, centered on the discussion of the constitutional amendment.
02.2025
4 Speeches
During the period under review, the speaker was active in Riigikogu sessions, giving speeches on three separate days and presenting both questions to the minister and the faction's official positions. In one instance, he requested three minutes of additional time to thoroughly address the topic, which points to detailed and dedicated participation in the debates.
12.2024
7 Speeches
The speaker was active in Riigikogu sessions in December 2024, participating in the debate on several important bills and posing clarifying questions to ministers. His/Her appearances focused on amendments to the Government Act, issues concerning the digital and justice sectors, and the organization of public meetings. His/Her pattern involves asking detailed questions and offering procedural recognition (e.g., commending the committee chairman).
11.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, delivering both longer supporting speeches (on the Sports Act and the creation of MaRu) and submitting several detailed questions to the rapporteurs concerning the content of the committee debates. He/She references personal interaction with the leaders of local municipalities, confirming that the topic of land tax has been discussed with the majority of them.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The activity pattern shows participation in parliamentary sessions during October, raising questions related to two different topics a week apart (October 17 and 23, 2024). The second address includes a repeated question posed to the minister, indicating consistent follow-up on the issue.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker was active in the work of the Riigikogu on September 25th, both submitting an inquiry as a former minister and fulfilling the role of rapporteur for the Legal Affairs Committee during the first reading of a significant bill, which demonstrates close involvement with the legislative process.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker is active during the Riigikogu session and references the extensive prior activity related to the preparation of the draft bill. He/She mentions meetings with dozens of city and rural municipality mayors, which indicates intensive communication at the local government level.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu's plenary hall, appearing as the representative of the leading committee (the Finance Committee) during debates on draft legislation (the Income Tax Act, the Land Tax Act). He/She regularly provides summaries of the committee's sittings and decisions, referencing specific dates and voting results. His/Her pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on legislative procedures and the communication of outcomes.
05.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker was active in May, making several appearances in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) (May 8, 15, 16, 29, 30). They participated both in the discussions of ministerial reports and the readings of draft legislation. They cite their previous experience as a minister, mayor, and rural municipality mayor, as well as their involvement in the work of the Economic Affairs Committee, which lends significant weight to their statements.