By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main opponents are the governing coalition and specific ministers (Kristen Michal, Jürgen Ligi, Andres Sutt), who are criticized for hypocrisy, the sudden shift in policy (the Ottawa Convention), and stifling the economy. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of being unable to empathize with the average Estonian person and ignoring the country's economic interests. Critics further fault the government for failing to explain the necessity of tax increases or even knowing where tax revenue actually originates.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Strong opposition is directed at the Government of the Republic, particularly the Prime Minister and the relevant ministers, accusing them of denying the failure and covering up information. The criticism is both procedural (citing a lack of a clear decision-making chain and the unavailability of ministers) and based on competence (specifically, the failed apprehension). The speaker suggests that the government attempted to keep the incident secret from the Estonian people for 24 hours.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Intense opposition is directed at the government and the minister, who are being criticized for tax hikes and accused of misleading the public regarding the true extent of the increase in the tax burden. The criticism is politically sharp, focusing on the government's inability to streamline the state.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary opposition is the government and Minister Keldo, who is being criticized both for political decisions (specifically regarding foreign labor) and for impolite conduct in the Riigikogu. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of systematic and deliberate actions that completely disregard the input from special services and advisors. Minister Keldo’s behavior is being labeled as both impolite and incompetent.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main targets of criticism are the coalition and the government (Ministry of Climate), who are accused of applying double standards and increasing bureaucracy. The criticism is intense and focuses on both policy (insufficient compensation, the CO2 system) and procedural unfairness (imposing laws by force). There is a lack of willingness to compromise, especially regarding exiting the CO2 regulation.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main adversary is the ruling coalition, which is being criticized both for its political decisions (the termination of oil shale energy production, judicial reforms) and for its lack of political legitimacy. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of unfair representation on administrative boards and demanding snap elections.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary adversaries are the government (the coalition), the Reform Party, and Eesti 200, along with various officials and agencies. Criticism is aimed at political decisions (the tax hike/spree, priorities) and outright incompetence (specifically, the Climate Ministry's lack of knowledge and officials' calculations that are completely divorced from reality). The attacks are intense, accusing the government of failing to prioritize the people and businesses of Estonia, and demanding snap elections.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary criticism is aimed squarely at the ministers and ministries (specifically the Ministry of Education and Research, and the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture), who stand accused of blame-shifting and a fundamental lack of political will. The criticism is intense, alleging that the ministries have made hasty decisions driven purely by cost-cutting measures, while simultaneously ignoring community opposition. The Minister is urged to fundamentally reconsider their decisions and truly delve into the core issues.