By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is moderately supportive of education reforms, particularly those concerning teacher certification and the appreciation of professional qualifications. However, concern is also highlighted regarding regional disparities and the necessity of addressing the widespread damage resulting from information technology attacks. The approach is policy-driven, concentrating on the practical application of legislation and its financial implications.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political platform is strongly value-driven, centering on regional parity and social justice, particularly the national elimination of kindergarten tuition fees. He/She opposes bureaucratic hurdles (such as the requirement to establish sports schools) and the reduction of democratic oversight in judicial administration. The speaker emphasizes accountability and demands that the state budget be utilized to balance regional policy.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker's primary focus is on enhancing the efficiency of procedures and achieving cost savings. This stands in contrast to running two separate proceedings (administrative and criminal) simultaneously, especially when doing so is more costly and complex. He stresses the necessity of resolving issues that generate suspicion regarding business interests or potential charges, advocating for a policy-based approach. Stants expresses moderate criticism, noting that the absence of a solution "saddens" the speaker.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward the legislative process and the government's action plan. The speaker is trying to determine whether the claims regarding the future draft bill are based on facts or speculation, focusing on the fundamentals of policy-making.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political focus is centered on improving the Estonian people's ability to cope and manage their livelihoods, which has been identified as the primary socio-economic issue. The speaker, who is in opposition, posed a pointed question to the Prime Minister concerning ideas that were omitted from the coalition agreement. The evaluation of the coalition agreement remains cautious, acknowledging that it contains promising points, but concrete action is now awaited.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The political focus is on the economic sustainability and management of regional airports. The speaker supports the position that Tallinn Airport, which operates based on business logic, and airports fulfilling a regional function should be placed on separate cost lines. This position is directed towards a structural change aimed at ensuring the preservation of regional connectivity, and is fundamentally policy- and structure-driven.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The political focus is currently on the budget (specifically the supplementary budget) and issues concerning the regional education network (Saaremaa gymnasiums). The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of government accountability, demanding further investigation to address the significant public frustration. He/She remains skeptical regarding lengthy transition periods and the ministries' lack of action concerning the supplementary budget proposals.