By Plenary Sessions: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is heavily focused on reducing socio-economic inequality and creating jobs outside Harju County, while criticizing the repeated failure to deliver on election promises. The viewpoint is results-oriented, stressing the urgency of addressing deficiencies in energy capacity and infrastructure to ensure the development of industry and manufacturing. The speaker is exerting political pressure to compel the government to tackle fundamental issues that have remained pressing for four months following the submission of the interpellation.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is on the failure of economic and energy policy, which is impeding regional development and job creation. The planned national energy policy is being met with strong criticism, with critics labeling it indifferent, fragmented, and chaotic. Attention is also centered on the effectiveness of the government's actions and its fulfillment of promises regarding the growth of welfare and prosperity.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is firmly focused on protecting security and national integrity, supporting the termination of the Moscow Patriarchate's legal and administrative links with Estonia. This stance is value-based, underscoring the necessity of preventing foreign influence and extremism, and is backed by a broad political mandate (75 votes in favor). The speaker is conveying Isamaa's support for this specific draft legislation.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The political focus is heavily directed towards reducing regional divides between Estonia's major centers (Tartu, Tallinn) and the rest of the country, criticizing the inefficiency of the government's policy on this matter. Another significant topic is infrastructure development, particularly the progress of the Rohuküla railway construction, emphasizing the necessity of fulfilling promises made by political parties. The political framework is results-oriented, demanding genuine and systemic policy from the minister.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The most important issue is national defense readiness and the replenishment of anti-personnel mine stockpiles. The political stance is focused on clarifying the specific details of policy implementation, inquiring about the time required, estimated cost, and strategic partner nations. The focus is strongly policy-driven and results-oriented.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional and results-oriented, criticizing the socio-economic inaction of the Reform Party government, which has led to a crime rate increase of over 10% (since 2022). The main points of emphasis are the inefficiency of the justice system and the necessity of reducing the administrative burden. It is stressed that the government’s policies are generating poverty and hardship, which is a direct consequence of the growth in crime. The speaker demands increased state accountability for long and unjust court proceedings.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed toward the protection and clarification of local government rights and procedures. Emphasis is placed, in particular, on the retention of the council's veto power and procedural amendments to public debate. The approach is clearly policy- and procedure-centric, seeking to understand the bill's impact on local autonomy.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker adopts a fiercely oppositional stance toward the government, criticizing the inaction and inefficiency of the Reform Party-led administration over a period spanning more than a thousand days. The political focus centers on enhancing economic competitiveness, demanding concrete solutions for critical shortfalls in infrastructure (specifically the road network) and energy capacity. The criticism is explicitly results-based, accusing the government of a chronic failure to address long-standing issues.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial topic is national security and state independence, protecting Estonia from the political influence of a hostile foreign state exerted through the Orthodox Church. The speaker strongly supports the bill, which guarantees the administrative independence of the church from the Moscow Patriarchate, emphasizing a value-based and security-oriented approach. The adoption of the bill is deemed essential for restoring historical justice and safeguarding the country's independence.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily centered on national security and countering Kremlin influence in Estonia, particularly regarding the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker strongly backs the draft legislation aimed at removing this Kremlin extension from the leadership of the Orthodox Church, citing geopolitical realities and Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine as justification. These positions are deeply rooted in core values and security concerns, underscoring the necessity of dismantling a structure that serves as part of Russia's hybrid warfare arsenal.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The political position heavily focuses on criticizing the failures of energy policy and the necessity of stimulating the economy. The speaker demands the government admit that the 10-to-15-year energy portfolio planning has gone awry, as it fails to guarantee consumer-friendly pricing. A crucial stance is the strong support for the state maintaining a majority stake in the ownership of the nuclear power plant, provided taxpayer money is invested there.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on restricting suffrage in local elections, demanding that this right should belong exclusively to Estonian citizens. The speaker emphasizes that citizenship is a benefit and a privilege, which necessitates knowledge of the constitution, the Estonian language, history, and culture. The current solution, which strips Russian citizens of this right but retains it for holders of the gray passport, is deemed insufficient—a "half-measure." This position is strongly value-based, stressing the importance of national self-determination and ensuring that the country's future is shaped solely by its citizens.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The most prominent issue is the car tax, to which the speaker expresses strong opposition, citing the Isamaa party's promise to abolish it. The political stance is highly critical, focusing on the negative impact of the tax (the receipt of bills) and the contradictory justifications provided for its implementation (the green transition, security, public transport).
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on the government's operational inefficiency, which the opposition brands a "total crisis of political leadership" and "political chaos." Key issues highlighted include significant gaps in national defense (drones, air defense, and shelters) and the detrimental economic impact of the Reform Party's tax hump. The criticism is intense and primarily performance-based, emphasizing a clear absence of political leadership.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political focus is on the implementation of the Tallinn–Haapsalu–Rohuküla railway project, which is considered a promise made by all six parliamentary parties. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's inaction, stressing that there is plenty of talk, but no actual work or progress is being made. The stance is strongly results-oriented, demanding concrete steps and the immediate utilization of the allocated 20 million euros within the framework of the mobility reform.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's activities, especially concerning the creation of new, seemingly unnecessary positions ("guards of social economic growth") and the wasting of money. The criticism centers on the government's failure to deliver on regional policy promises, such as the construction of the Haapsalu railway, and is primarily focused on performance and effectiveness. The government's actions are considered absurd and politically controlled.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is on international financial mechanisms and their transparency. The need to know the specific terms (amount, duration, interest rate) of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loan granted to Greece is being highlighted. This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the necessity of knowing the details.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is in strong opposition to the economic and justice policies of the government (the Reform Party and the Social Democrats), emphasizing that the rise in crime (2023–2024) is directly linked to tax hikes, the economic recession, and cuts to social programs. The position is strongly results-oriented, accusing the government of inefficiency and hypocrisy. The speaker stresses that policy changes have a real impact on society and crime statistics.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The most prominent issue is state loyalty and security, highlighting concerns regarding individuals who received citizenship through special procedures and who are attacking the Estonian state, language, and national spirit. This stance is value-based and strongly focused on defending the state, while seeking ways to revoke their citizenship. The focus is directed toward protecting the functioning and values of the state.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is heavily focused on issues of citizenship and security. The speaker strongly opposes extending voting rights in local elections to holders of the "grey passport," stressing the necessity of enshrining in the Constitution the principle that only citizens of the Republic of Estonia are eligible to vote. Furthermore, he demands a practical and concrete definition of security threats, remaining skeptical of theoretical scaremongering.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the inefficiency of the government's actions and the deterioration of the economy. The main themes are the decline in competitiveness, the violation of tax peace, and the silencing of criticism, with the focus squarely on the government's poor performance. The speaker criticizes the prime minister for constricting democracy and for submitting to the dictates of the Social Democrats.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's opaque budget and its lack of political backbone. The speaker emphasizes that the budget is merely a tool for holding onto power, one that fails to solve the problems of economic recession, healthcare, or issues facing peripheral regions. The stance is forcefully results-oriented, criticizing the government's inability to tackle problems that are glaringly obvious.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker's political stance is heavily focused on mitigating security threats, demanding the restriction of voting rights for Russian Federation citizens in Estonia, and viewing the opposite course of action as a national security threat. The second main focus is sharp criticism of the government's economic policy, which is deemed incompetent and is worsening people's living conditions. The political framework is strongly value-based (security) and results-based (economic failure).
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political focus is heavily centered on national security and the fight against symbols of aggression. The speaker is demanding the restriction of voting rights for Russian citizens, stressing that national principles outweigh the political expediency of the ruling coalition. The criticism targets the government's inaction and its failure to deliver on promises regarding both the removal of the symbols and the restriction of suffrage.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is fiercely opposed to the government's tax policy and governing style, highlighting the resulting economic chaos and lack of control. The speaker supports the Isamaa draft law aimed at preserving the current tax bracket structure (the so-called 'tax hump') to secure one billion euros for the state treasury to fund healthcare and extracurricular education. This framework is strongly results-oriented, accusing the government of adhering strictly to dogma and becoming detached from reality (as evidenced by inflation and rising prices).
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political position is strongly critical of the government's economic management and results, especially when compared to Lithuania's successful economic growth. The speaker opposes tax increases (sarcastically called the "tax festival") during the economic downturn and urgently emphasizes the need to develop industry to create jobs and wealth. The framework is clearly performance-driven, assessing the government based on economic results.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of improving the quality of legislation and legal clarity, criticizing the situation where interpreting laws requires recourse to the courts. Politically, he focuses on the alleged lying that occurred during the Prime Minister's party's election campaign, viewing this as a constitutionally incompatible distortion of the parliamentary composition. His focus is on institutional performance and constitutional integrity.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political position focuses strongly on defending the historical and legal continuity of the Republic of Estonia, emphasizing the validity of the Tartu Peace Treaty and the rights derived from it. The speaker demands a clear stance from the government on how it intends to counter the Russian Federation's claims regarding the treaty's expiration. This position is value-based, directly linking Estonia’s foundational treaties to geopolitical issues, such as the integrity of Crimea and Ukraine.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on the government’s—specifically the Reform Party’s—failed tax and fiscal policies, which have been labeled "political chaos." This stance is results-oriented, highlighting how the "tax cascade" has deepened the economic recession, coupled with blatant partisan arrogance. The speaker will vote against the current bill, as it is merely the culmination of long-term unprofessionalism.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional, sharply criticizing the continuation of "old politics" in an unfair and brazen manner. The main issues highlighted are the need for a specific economic stimulus program, the ignoring of the demographic crisis and healthcare policy, and the lack of accountability regarding national defense funding. The focus is on the critical assessment of the government's actions and competence.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The political stance is strongly performance-based and critical, focusing on the chaos and incompetence surrounding the government’s fiscal policy. The speaker objects to the handling of minor, detailed legislation at a time when significant shortages exist in social welfare and healthcare. The view is that the government needs to focus on fixing the big picture, not getting bogged down in the details.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political focus is currently aimed at the swift handling of the draft bill concerning national defense and security, with hopes expressed for its rapid adoption. The speaker criticized the opposition party’s political maneuvering, which is obstructing progress on the issue, citing fears of losing votes within the Russian community. This stance is firmly rooted in policy and values, underscoring the necessity of consistency.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s fiscal policy, particularly the increase in fine units and state fees, which is viewed as merely patching up the budget deficit. This standpoint is vigorously results-oriented, sharply criticizing the quality of legislative drafting and the absence of proper impact assessments. Representing the Isamaa parliamentary group, a motion is proposed to reject both the bill amending the Penal Code (SE 415) and the bill amending the State Fees Act (SE 417).
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government and results-oriented, criticizing the government’s lack of decisive action on security issues (Russian assets, voting rights) and the absence of measures to stimulate the economy. The speaker represents the stance of the Isamaa parliamentary group, demanding the rejection of a specific economic draft bill because it is having a chilling effect on the business environment. The government’s activities are characterized as mere rhetoric without substance or action.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political stance is strongly critical of the government's actions concerning local government (LG) issues. The primary focus is on the unfulfilled promises made in the coalition agreement to improve the revenue base and investment climate for local municipalities. This position is results-oriented, highlighting the government's failure to implement policy directions and expressing concern over the status of local governments.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly focused on national security and loyalty, emphasizing the need to restrict the voting rights of Russian citizens in local elections and to tighten criminal law. The speaker criticizes the government's sluggishness and its focus on analysis, demanding swift legislative action, given that Russia's war in Ukraine has created a crisis right on Estonia's doorstep. These viewpoints are strongly value-based, stressing the importance of the Estonian spirit and language.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The political stance is strongly supportive of establishing the War of Independence monument on Hiiumaa, emphasizing both its historical significance and regional necessity. The focus centers on results-based criticism, as the project remains unexecuted despite secured funding and a ready building permit obtained by previous governments (Ratas, Lukas). This position demands explanations and accountability regarding the reasons for the project's delay.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on the administration's failed actions and poor economic policy. The speaker emphasizes that the government lacks any economic policy whatsoever and that tax increases were implemented chaotically. The criticism is primarily directed at the government's poor performance and its ethical conduct (hypocrisy).
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy, particularly the car tax, stressing that it is detrimental to the economic climate. The speaker focuses on the failure of the government's actions and the resulting economic recession, claiming that the nation is living "hand to mouth" due to failed policies. The focus is on performance-based criticism directed at the government's fiscal management.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed at the effectiveness of the government's actions, particularly the stalling of the program for constructing indoor football facilities. The speaker expressed concern over the project delays and demanded explanations from the Minister of Culture as to why the program has run into difficulties. The stance taken is primarily results-based and moderately critical.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is highly critical of the working style employed by the government and the Ministry of Justice, stressing the urgent need to improve the quality and transparency of legislative drafting. The speaker sharply criticizes the prevailing political incivility and dishonesty (specifically referencing the prime minister’s statements and the cuts to family benefits), prioritizing ethical and procedural values above all else. They assert that Estonia is currently facing a parliamentary crisis, which stems from the excessive power and lack of integrity demonstrated by a single political party. This stance is intensely confrontational and fundamentally value-driven.