By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The criticism is aimed at the actions taken by the government and the minister regarding priority setting, particularly concerning the salaries of cultural workers compared to those of teachers. The critique is policy-based, centering on why culture isn't being advocated for as strongly as education. The intensity of the attack is moderate, staying within the bounds of posing a constructive question.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The opposition is directed at the coalition parties (the Reform Party and Eesti 200), specifically questioning their lack of alternative solutions for lowering food prices. It also criticizes the general political focus for being centered on inter-party competition rather than on finding solutions.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The confrontation is directed at the government's inaction or inefficiency in the field of specialized care services, criticizing the availability of services and working conditions. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, aimed at the head of the government.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is not enough data. (The speaker expresses support for the minister's positions and asks constructive questions regarding implementation, rather than criticizing.)
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Direct criticism is not leveled at specific political opponents. The criticism is instead aimed at systemic issues, such as the erosion of teachers' rights relative to those of parents and children, and the acceptance of a situation where the number of unqualified teachers is increasing. The Minister is praised for advocating for teachers' salaries.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No direct confrontation is articulated; the criticism is aimed at the disproportionate consequences of a specific political decision (the rise in regional flight ticket prices). The speaker emphasizes that their question is posed sincerely and is not intended as an attack.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Insufficient dataset
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The criticism is directed against the general political culture, which tends to dwell on reiterating existing shortcomings and negativity without actually offering any solutions. State institutions and local governments are also criticized, particularly when they harass citizens or fail to explain the "why" behind the services they demand. No specific political opponents or parties are being targeted.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
A direct confrontation is being avoided, with emphasis placed on the fact that there is no intention to blame anyone and that the problems are not related to the current minister. The criticism is instead directed toward systemic and long-term issues, such as the basis for calculating salaries and the connection to student numbers, which exacerbate inequality.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
While no direct adversary is named, the criticism is leveled at lending institutions that offer financial obligations to people and make them appear attractive, consequently causing social problems. The critique is policy-based, focusing specifically on the repercussions of irresponsible lending practices.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
No direct opposition or criticism was expressed toward political opponents. The criticism is directed at earlier events and systemic shortcomings that have damaged public trust (for example, concerning donations to volunteer organizations).
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Strong and specific criticism has been leveled at the Center Party's previous actions regarding the increase in ferry ticket prices, an increase widely considered to negatively impact the islands' economy. Criticism is also directed at those who pass judgment on rural life while being completely uninformed about it themselves, highlighting their lack of expertise.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The representative operates in opposition, submitting interpellations to the Minister of Education and Research and the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. The criticism is political and focuses on the shortcomings of the government's activities concerning the deepening of educational inequality and the underfunding of local municipalities. The attacks are directed at policy and funding, not personal.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Direct confrontation is not expressed, but critical questions are being raised regarding the commission's decision not to support moving forward with the issue of cyber damages in its current form, citing damages incurred that run into the millions.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at the actions of the Tallinn City Government (run by a single party), which are deepening regional inequality, specifically focusing on the debate surrounding kindergarten place fees. Ministries are also criticized for their inability to resolve bureaucratic problems within the Sports Act. Furthermore, the speaker expresses concern regarding government plans that may reduce workers' rights, and criticizes the inappropriate conduct of fellow colleagues (Anti Allas, Urmas Reinsalu) in parliament.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The objection is aimed at the government’s (or the minister’s) decision to continue using a costlier and more complicated procedure, which runs contrary to the expert assessment. The criticism is procedural and focuses on inefficiency, repeatedly requesting justification for why the chosen path is preferred. There are no personal attacks involved.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the basis of the claim presented by the other speaker, asking whether it relies on assumptions or concrete indications. There is no direct confrontation or personal criticism.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The opposition's stance is directed against the actions of the government and the prime minister, particularly concerning the deficiencies in the coalition agreement. The criticism targets political choices (the omission of ideas) and the interpretation of previous positions, demanding a clear response. The speaker defends their party's views on tax matters against the prime minister's interpretation.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the current logic governing airport management, where regional and commercial airports are grouped together on the same expense line. There is no direct political opposition or personal attacks; instead, the focus is on highlighting structural injustice.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The criticism is directed at the responsible minister and the ministries, citing passivity (the lack of supplementary budget proposals) and an inability to mitigate public disappointment. The criticism is focused on policy and procedures rather than being personal, demanding concrete steps (the initiation of an investigation) to ensure accountability.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The criticism targets the instability and inconsistency of the government’s approach to environmental management, specifically pointing to the frequent rotation of ministers and ministries. This is characterized as a procedural and systemic failure—something that is simply "wrong" given the importance of the subject matter.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
There is no direct opposition or criticism; this is a request for information and analysis from the minister in order to assess the public security situation.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at the government and the minister for their actions (or inaction) concerning the planning of regional policy and education reforms. Specific criticism is leveled against making decisions without proper impact analysis, a practice which exacerbates the marginalization of remote areas. The minister is being held accountable for the decision to revoke the permanent resident benefit, with a direct request for the reasons behind this cancellation.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The criticism is aimed at the government's inaction or sluggishness in reforming the student support system, which has resulted in the stipends becoming severely outdated. The opposition is policy-driven, demanding clarification from the Prime Minister on whether the issue has actually been discussed by the cabinet.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed broadly at the inaction of the government or decision-makers and the way they set priorities, because culture is too often left to fend for itself, and addressing it is perpetually put off until "always tomorrow." The opposition is policy-driven, focusing on insufficient funding and the undervaluation of the sector.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The opposition is aimed at the government's planned changes, specifically the proposal to introduce tuition fees for a second higher education degree. The criticism is policy-based, warning that these changes are not sensible and could negatively affect people's financial stability.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong backlash is aimed at a group of Riigikogu members, who are being criticized for an unethical and personal attack. Specifically, the criticism relates to influence operations directed at the speaker, the sharing of phone numbers, and calls to pressure people—all of which are considered reprehensible conduct within the context of the constitutional procedure.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A direct confrontation is not stated, but various threats and shortcomings highlighted in the public sphere and media—which have been brought up by esteemed legal experts—are acknowledged. The speaker attempts to proactively address accusations of rushing or of taking a simplified approach.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The sharpest opposition is aimed at those who advocate for allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes onto the international stage, categorically dismissing the argument that politics and sport should be kept separate. He/She expresses concern that global developments suggest this unacceptable scenario could soon become a reality. The criticism is intense and value-based, directly linking participation to the support of aggression.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no direct criticism or opposition; this is a request for information from the minister concerning the current status of the legislation.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is no direct confrontation; the criticism is instead aimed at the systemic injustice involved in bearing the environmental impacts of Ida-Virumaa, and the question is raised whether the concerns of the affected region were taken into account during the preparation of the legislation.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main criticism is aimed at the representative of the Isamaa faction, who allegedly presented false accusations regarding the land tax increase and the creation of jobs "for insiders." The speaker categorically rejects these accusations, emphasizing that substantive competitions will be held. Despite refuting the accusations, a respectful tone towards the opposing representative is maintained.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The confrontation is potentially aimed at those ministries or ministers who have failed to provide all the requested answers, thereby emphasizing procedural accountability. While ideological differences are acknowledged, the criticism is focused on information deficiencies and a lack of transparency.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The criticism is directed at the current fragmented model of state governance and the processes that have fostered negative trends (e.g., traffic jams, kindergarten queues, urban sprawl). Specific political opponents or groups are not criticized; rather, the emphasis is placed on the need for a stronger state apparatus. Fragmented information and services also result in a fragmented vision for the future, which must be changed.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed primarily at the sluggishness of the government's actions and bureaucratic delays (the 8-year process of the MaRu reform), rather than specific political opponents. Furthermore, a colleague's (Mart Maastik) obvious factual error regarding the ministry's area of administration is being corrected, emphasizing procedural accuracy.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The direct opponent is neither criticized nor named. They indirectly oppose the former centralized state administration, where the state dictated the terms of taxation to local governments, emphasizing that the new system is superior because "the state doesn't tell you to do this or that now."
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary opposition is directed at pro-Putin individuals and the Russian regime, who are considered a security threat and whose right to vote must be revoked. Political disagreement is also noted with the Social Democrats, who oppose the revocation of voting rights, but this criticism is viewed more as merely stating a political difference.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker poses critical and analytical questions to the bill's proponent regarding the law's historical justification and risk assessment. The criticism is procedural and focuses on knowledge gaps, not individuals.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is no direct opposition or criticism aimed at specific political opponents. The indirect criticism is directed at the centralized decision-making process, specifically where residents of Harju County make decisions about issues that other regions do not experience. The second address is purely procedural and contains no confrontation.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
There is no direct confrontation or criticism aimed at political opponents. The criticism is directed instead against inertia and the failure to make decisions, which would exacerbate Estonia's unbalanced development. The speaker warns that the real fear is what happens if decisions are not made today.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
There is no direct opposition; criticism is directed at the fragmentation of the existing system, which is deemed ineffective and prevents better decision-making. The speaker stresses that fragmented information and services also bring about a fragmented future vision that the state must overcome.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The stance is directed at those who doubt the reliability or capacity of local authorities to exercise autonomy responsibly—a claim the speaker categorically refuted. Furthermore, there is an indirect criticism of decisions being made "from here on Toompea," far removed from local circumstances, which restricts the decision-making freedom of local governments.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Dissent is only indicated by the voting results, where one committee member voted against several decisions. The speaker does not criticize opponents or their viewpoints, but focuses on the decisions adopted by consensus and the substance of the discussion.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
There is a complete absence of criticism or confrontation; the address is aimed at constructive dialogue and the further development of the topic.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker addresses the remarks submitted by the Social Democratic faction and dismisses concerns regarding the reliability of local municipalities. The criticism targets a misinterpretation of the bill's specifics (the absence of forecasts, the 10% limit), but the response is explanatory rather than aggressive.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The criticism targets the slow pace of communication between state institutions and local governments and businesses, particularly compared to the successful representation of the Estonian state abroad. The speaker notes that the delay might be due to legislation or government decisions, but they avoid naming a direct opponent or specific group, focusing instead on the system's deficiencies.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is not expressing criticism or opposition, but rather affirming the success of a reform and seeking further information. Insufficient data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The text criticizes the government’s fiscal policy, arguing that it fails to achieve the necessary level of budget stability through adequate spending cuts. It also criticizes regional policy, which is causing job concentration in major cities and the unfair distribution of EU funds. Furthermore, criticism is directed at the operational organization of State Real Estate Ltd. (Riigi Kinnisvara Aktsiaselts) and the State Shared Service Centre (Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus).