By Months: Madis Kallas
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
11.2025
8 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the inaction or ineffective policies of the government and specific ministers (the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, and the Minister of Education and Research). In particular, criticism targets Estonia's stance within the European Union regarding social media restrictions and the ministry's failure to ensure the free availability of compulsory education. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based.
10.2025
24 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
32 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.