By Months: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
6 Speeches
The legislative and political focus is currently aimed at criticizing the government's inaction and demanding concrete work plans to address the €1.35 billion infrastructure deficit. A separate priority highlighted is the launch of the already prepared Turba–Rohuküla railway construction project, which must be completed by 2028.
10.2025
4 Speeches
The focus is on adjusting policy and changing the composition of the government (a cabinet reshuffle), rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The main priority is changing the direction of economic and financial policy so that Estonia is no longer the worst performer in the European Union.
09.2025
8 Speeches
The legislative focus is on keeping the content of the existing inquiry (jobs, energy deficit, infrastructure) relevant and exerting political pressure. The objective is to compel the government to formulate policies that would resolve the issue of regional energy capacity, allowing businesses to expand.
06.2025
6 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the adoption of the bill aimed at severing the legal and administrative ties with the Moscow Patriarchate, emphasizing its constitutionality and broad political mandate. Furthermore, attention is focused on holding the government accountable for regional policy and the implementation of promised infrastructure projects (the Rohuküla railway).
05.2025
11 Speeches
The speaker's legislative focus centers on the quality of legislation, requiring the basic guarantee of constitutionality and emphasizing the appreciation of parliamentary support staff. He is concerned about local governments retaining their veto power within planning processes. Furthermore, he inquires about the timeline and cost associated with replenishing infantry landmine stockpiles in the defense sector.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on the adoption of a bill addressing the administrative separation of an Orthodox church operating in Estonia from the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft legislation, emphasizing that it will ensure the country's independence and restore historical justice.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The main legislative priority is supporting a bill aimed at removing the administration of the Moscow Patriarchate from the governance of the Orthodox Church, with the goal of enhancing security. Emphasis is also placed on the recent constitutional amendment, which garnered widespread support (93 votes in favor) and established the preconditions for improving the security situation.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The main legislative priority is amending the constitution to restrict voting rights, a task for which only one month remains. Additionally, it is focusing on regulating investments and ownership relations concerning the nuclear power plant, requiring a decision on state majority ownership before committing any taxpayer funds.
01.2025
7 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward criticizing government-submitted bills (such as the one concerning defense capability) and tax policy (the car tax). The speaker primarily operates as an opponent, demanding clarification regarding the genesis of the bills, their political management, and their implementation. Topics related to infrastructure and national defense are prioritized.