By Plenary Sessions: Ester Karuse

Total Sessions: 25

Fully Profiled: 25

2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The main criticism is aimed at the Valga Municipal Government, which is accused of poor educational management, engaging in legal disputes with teachers, and dismantling the local education system. The Municipal Government's actions are described as creating a negative atmosphere and stifling teacher motivation. The Ministry of Education and Research is also criticized for its policy of unequal regional salary support, which leaves Valga struggling.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at the state and the responsible authorities, citing a systemic problem and a lack of preparation regarding the provision of educational places. The critique is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the state's inability to fulfill its legally mandated obligation to guarantee compulsory education.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main criticism is aimed at banks, viewed as private companies that are closing branches purely for profit while completely disregarding the public need. Secondary criticism is leveled against the government and the ministry for their inaction, as promised meetings with the banking association have failed to materialize over the last three months.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The opposition's stance targets specific ministers (the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, and the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas), criticizing their inaction or ineffective solutions. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, claiming, for instance, that the banking problem "has essentially not been dealt with" and that the Ministry of Education's solutions are contradictory.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary opposition is directed at the minister and the government’s internal security policy, particularly the plan to bring Swedish prisoners to Estonia. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the plan’s unfeasibility and its negative impact on current policing efforts and public safety. The opposition is intense, as the minister’s claims regarding improved security are being called into question.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main adversary is the governing coalition, which is sharply criticized for its unfair tax policy, the deliberate expansion of the deficit, and its failure to support vulnerable groups. The criticism is political and ideological, accusing the government of coddling the wealthy and pursuing irresponsible fiscal management. The opposition to this specific budget is intense and uncompromising.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The criticism targets the efficiency of state institutions (the court system, the Competition Authority) and the lack of transparency surrounding the government's budget cuts. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, calling for improved tools and specific information regarding the scale of the required reductions.
2025-05-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is no information regarding opponents or criticized groups, as the procedure was consensus-based, and no amendment proposals were received by the May 16 deadline.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the ministry (for drafting the regulations) and the local government (Valga municipal administration) for inadequate preparation and avoiding responsibility. The opposition is procedural, stressing the lack of early consultation and the local government's attempts to dodge accountability.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The opposition is neither voiced nor criticized; instead, it is neutrally observed that no proposals were submitted by the deadline for amendments. This suggests either a broad consensus on the draft legislation or simply an absence of dissent.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism targets the state's failure to act in preserving regional services (such as bank branches) and the ambiguity surrounding the planning of major infrastructure projects (the Rohuküla line). This criticism is policy- and results-driven, not personal, and calls for the state to intervene more actively to ensure these services are provided.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The opposition is directed at the inefficiency of various state agencies and their information systems, which are unable to communicate with one another. The criticism is systemic, focusing on administrative failures that point to a fundamental lack of basic competence in state governance.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed primarily at the Constitutional Committee, faulting them for failing to discuss substantive issues concerning persons with undetermined citizenship. The criticism is both intense and procedural, highlighting an unfair and ill-considered approach.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The opposition is directed at those establishing the bank tax and the commission, which has failed to discuss the state’s requirements for ensuring banking services. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the negative consequences of the proposed tax for regional services.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The main criticism is aimed at the Georgian government, which is accused of endangering democracy, reneging on promises, and suppressing peaceful protests. The criticism is based on values and policy, demanding the release of political prisoners and the imposition of sanctions. It also emphasizes the need to prevent Russia from becoming the only active partner engaging with Georgia.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Criticism is aimed at the government, alleging procedural violations in the adherence to the principles of good legislative practice. The opposition is strong and centers on the government’s deficits in credibility and transparency.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The opposition is directed at the government and the Minister of the Interior, whose actions (the initiation of the dissolution of the MPEÕK) are being criticized. The criticism is political in nature, focusing on how the government's plan affects constitutional freedoms.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary targets of criticism are the totalitarian Soviet regime and the modern Russian Federation. The criticism is intense, focusing on historical crimes (genocide, repressions) and the blatant violation of international law (the annexation and occupation of Crimea). Russia's policy is viewed as a continuation of the Soviet regime.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
There is too little data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker is voicing implied criticism or expressing doubt that the necessary consultations (with Ukraine regarding the security of nuclear power plants) have been neglected. The criticism is aimed at a procedural deficiency and the inadequate handling of security risks, rather than targeting a specific political adversary.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The criticism is directed against Georgia's current government, which is accused of significantly backtracking on agreements and commitments made to the European Union. This opposition is value-based, as the actions of the Georgian government call into question the country's process of accession to the European Union.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Intense criticism has been leveled at the government and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who are accused of failing to make a unified effort to restart the economy. The criticism is performance-based, citing the government's inability to halt the recession and its disregard for the minister's plans.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main criticism is directed at the current government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accusing them of significant shortcomings in foreign trade policy. Specifically, the decision to withdraw from participation in the Osaka Expo and the closure of consulates in the USA are sharply criticized, as these actions contradict Estonia's foreign policy development plan. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, accusing the government of prioritizing petty individual interests and thereby jeopardizing the security of Eastern Europe.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
None. The speaker stresses that no amendments were submitted concerning the draft bill, and the Foreign Affairs Committee’s decision was unanimous, which suggests there is no opposition regarding the subject matter.