By Plenary Sessions: Jaanus Karilaid

Total Sessions: 4

Fully Profiled: 4

2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The main opponents are the Reform Party (whose smoothing of the tax hump created the budget deficit) and the Social Democrats (who are accused of enabling the Reform Party's activities). The criticism is intense, focusing both on political bad faith (the actual goal being to replenish the state coffers) and procedural deficiencies (the absence of an impact analysis). The Ministry of Justice is accused of having an arrogant attitude towards the quality of legislation.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed squarely at the government and the commission representatives, criticizing their lack of resolve on security issues and their incompetent legislative drafting. The critique is both procedural (a lack of engagement/consultation) and substantive, arguing that the draft legislation is intimidating to businesses and creates serious inconsistencies. The opposition is intense, demanding that the bill be completely rewritten.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The primary opposition is focused on the incumbent government and the Prime Minister, who are being criticized for their indifference and inaction regarding local authorities. The criticism targets both policy (specifically, ignoring the coalition agreement) and administrative procedures (the bureaucracy of the RTK). The intensity of the opposition is high, directly questioning whether the Prime Minister is failing to take the lead.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main confrontation is directed at the Minister of the Interior and the government, who are criticized for indecisiveness, a five-year analysis, and ignoring security threats. The criticism is intense and accuses the government of having political motives that prevent the rapid amendment of laws. The government is also criticized for relying on sociologists who are friendly to them.