By Months: Madis Kallas
Total Months: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
10.2025
12 Speeches
There is no direct confrontation; rather, it involves critically questioning the deficiencies in policy implementation and analysis (e.g., the analysis of Valga and Saaremaa schools). The speaker criticizes a situation where teachers' rights (e.g., confiscating a mobile phone, removing a student from the classroom) have been marginalized by the rights of parents and children. He/She warns against the normalization of a situation where unqualified teachers are accepted.
09.2025
30 Speeches
Direct criticism is aimed at those who pass judgment on rural life while being completely out of touch with the reality of the situation, labeling their actions as inappropriate. Specifically, the Centre Party is being criticized for raising the price of ferry tickets between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, a move that negatively impacted the islands' loan market and the overall cost of living. The criticism targets political actions and incompetence in specific sectors.
06.2025
24 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes the government's actions regarding regional policy and ensuring social equality, faulting them for failing to make decisions and ignoring public dissatisfaction. Separate criticism is aimed at the Tallinn city government (which is run by a single political party) over the discussion of abolishing kindergarten fees, deeming this unfair to the rest of Estonia. The criticism is primarily policy- and procedure-based.
05.2025
8 Speeches
The criticism is directed against the government and ministers over specific political decisions (e.g., the Vana-Vigala school reform, the cancellation of the permanent resident benefit) and procedural deficiencies. A key point of criticism is the making of decisions without adequate impact assessments, which exacerbates the marginalization of peripheral areas. Furthermore, the inconsistency of environmental governance and short-term planning are also being faulted.
04.2025
3 Speeches
The criticism targets the government’s political priorities, particularly the neglect of the cultural and social sectors ("always tomorrow"). The opposition is policy-driven, accusing the government that the planned changes (such as introducing tuition fees for higher education) could push a portion of society into even greater financial hardship.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The primary criticism is leveled against "several members of the Riigikogu" who engaged in unethical conduct by sharing the speaker's phone numbers and encouraging lobbying. This criticism targets both their personal behavior and the violation of procedural norms, which is considered unacceptable within the framework of the constitutional amendment process.
02.2025
4 Speeches
The most resolute opposition is aimed at the aggressor states (Russia and Belarus) and those who support allowing their athletes onto the international stage, with compromise being entirely ruled out. Furthermore, he/she indirectly criticizes those who fail to grasp the urgency of amending the constitution regarding voting rights, stressing that supporters of Putin must not be allowed to vote in local elections.
12.2024
7 Speeches
The opposition's stance is articulated through the refutation of accusations made by the representative of the Isamaa faction regarding the Social Democrats' connection to the land tax increase and the alleged creation of jobs for their own people. The speaker categorically rejects these claims, but does so while maintaining personal respect and calling for substantive cooperation.
11.2024
6 Speeches
There is no direct or intense confrontation evident in the speeches. The speaker offers one factual correction to colleague Mart Maastik concerning the administrative scope of forestry. Furthermore, he/she poses a question that calls into question the Social Democrats' potential skepticism regarding the positive response of local governments to the land tax amendments.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The main opposition is directed at pro-Putin individuals, whose right to vote people wish to revoke, which is clearly value-based criticism tied to national security. A recurring question is also being posed to the minister, indicating dissatisfaction with the government's inability to provide concrete legislative solutions for restricting voting rights before the 2025 local elections.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The criticism targets a systemic problem: officials residing in Harju County are making decisions that fail to consider the needs of more remote regions. The text does not present a direct political adversary or a personal attack; rather, it highlights the divergence between policy and regional reality.
07.2024
2 Speeches
Direct political opponents or parties are not criticized; instead, the criticism is aimed at the existing funding system, which deepened regional imbalance. The greatest danger is perceived to be indecisiveness and the fear of change, which would push Estonia into an even greater state of disequilibrium.
06.2024
6 Speeches
There is no direct confrontation with specific political opponents or factions in the speeches. The speaker categorically disputes only the general view that local governments would not want greater autonomy, defending their position that the given draft bill offers them opportunities, not obligations.
05.2024
9 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the government’s fiscal policy, which is unable to ensure budget stability without extensive cuts. He/She also criticizes the operations of state administrative agencies (RKAS, RTK) and the consolidation processes that are leading to job closures in remote regions. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal, and has been delivered with moderate intensity.