By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Kruuse
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Direct opponents are not criticized, but doubts and concerns are raised about the policy that fails to increase direct agricultural payments. It is also noted that the voice of agriculture has been loud in the older European countries, implicitly suggesting that Estonian interests are insufficiently represented.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker clearly refers to "opponents" who are exploiting information circulating in the public media space regarding tax increases. The resistance is aimed at the opponents' narrative and the alleged false information concerning the dynamics of the tax burden. The criticism is indirect, focusing on the factual inaccuracy of the information being disseminated by the opponents.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker expresses moderate criticism regarding the minister's position on the 40% threshold in regional policy, arguing that border areas require relaxed criteria for these thresholds. The criticism is policy-based and focuses on the disparities in economic indicators between Tallinn and Southern Estonia. There is no direct personal attack or preclusion of compromise.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The criticism is aimed at political opponents who initiated a criminal case over residency registration, suggesting that the legal system may be subject to political abuse. Furthermore, there is indirect opposition to current educational practices that rely on entrance exams, which are now viewed as obsolete.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
No direct criticism is leveled against the opposing faction, but the speaker casts doubt on the effectiveness of the notification procedures used by the local municipality and the crisis commission. The criticism is aimed rather at procedural shortcomings or human error, not specific individuals.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The opposition is aimed at specific colleagues (Aleksei Jevgrafov and Andrei Korobeinik), criticizing their failure to clearly define the initiative for their draft legislation. The criticism remains procedural, defending the committee's decisions while avoiding personal attacks. He/She also criticizes the wasting of effort in the chamber discussing the summons, stressing that everyone should find solutions independently.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The criticism targets the strict control and monitoring mechanisms of the residence register, which are viewed as intrusive to privacy and obsolete. Direct political opponents are not named; rather, the challenge is aimed at the underlying principles of the existing regulation or its interpretation, principles which are also derived from a Supreme Court decision.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker disputes Tanel Kiik's position on treating the issue of prisoners as the export of a pure service. Companies are also indirectly criticized for exploiting the lack of competition in the broadband sector, as well as for previous inefficient investment decisions made in agriculture.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker sharply criticizes the forces present in the hall who seek to prevent the completion of Rail Baltic at any cost. The opposition is intense and politically motivated, focusing on the project's strategic importance and future outlook.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at a systemic failure concerning the physical preparation of young people, rather than specific political opponents or groups. The intensity of the criticism is moderate, but the problem is framed as a decades-long and disheartening phenomenon.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
There is no direct confrontation with specific political opponents; criticism is aimed instead at procedural errors and inaccuracies in the legislative process, which emerged during the parallel consideration of two laws. The topic of providing free school meals is addressed neutrally as a purely political decision, to be discussed within the framework of the budget strategy.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is institutionally aimed at the culture of the Prosecutor's Office and the justice system regarding data leaks and inefficient, protracted investigations. The objection is procedural and performance-focused, not personal.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary criticism is directed at the "Isamaa" party concerning the dismantling of the second pension pillar. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, emphasizing the negative consequences of the reform in terms of financial literacy, based on the analysis provided by the Bank of Estonia.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no opposition; the address is directed at the Minister and includes recognition for the work accomplished in raising authors' royalties. The criticism is aimed instead at systemic shortcomings (the dropout rate among young athletes), rather than at a specific individual or political group.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker adopts a critical and questioning stance toward the government, particularly regarding the financial transparency surrounding alimony debt and the security risks associated with the transfer of international prisoners. The critique is policy-driven, focusing on potential negative consequences for society.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at earlier court decisions that halted the hunt, highlighting the negative consequences (the problem spiraling out of control and economic damage). This is policy- and performance-based criticism, indicating a failure to solve the problem. There is no direct political confrontation or personal attack involved.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The criticism targets systemic injustices and inefficiencies, particularly the funding requirements imposed by local governments, which place private sports schools in a difficult position. The educational philosophy is also criticized for extending school days and devaluing daily physical activity alongside academic work. No direct political opponents are named; the criticism is focused purely on policy.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main confrontation is aimed at both the presenter of the draft bill and the content of the bill itself, criticizing its core principles and the lack of sufficient analysis. The criticism is rooted in policy and analysis, focusing on the fact that the bill fails to consider the capitalization of banks and the competitiveness of Estonian banks. The presenter's comparison between banks and casinos is particularly criticized.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is directed against the inaction of local governments in interpreting the existing law, and against the proposal to transfer state supervision (PTA tasks) to the municipalities (KOVs). The speaker doubts the overall soundness of the draft bill, citing criticism from representative organizations advocating for animal welfare that deem the proposed solution insufficient. The criticism is policy-based and centers on the ineffectiveness of the proposed solutions.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary criticism is leveled against the speed and strategic awareness of the West's collective action, particularly concerning the underestimation of authoritarian states' capabilities. The speaker questions whether the allies still harbor illusions about Russia's democratization, stressing the necessity of accelerating the resistance to aggression. The criticism targets political and strategic inefficiency.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. There is no criticism; instead, the focus is on correcting a previous legislative error, and hope is expressed for a respectful relationship between the organizers.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the ambiguity or false premises underlying the questions posed by colleagues, such as the assertion that all future regulations are equivalent to laws, or the assumption regarding an increase in bureaucracy. The responses are primarily explanatory and defensive, emphasizing that the imposition of sanctions (e.g., by the Labour Inspectorate) is not a priori, but depends on the scale of the violation and the resulting damage. No specific opposing faction or individual is directly attacked; rather, the focus is on addressing substantive concerns.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The criticism is directed more towards insecurity and fears (e.g., regarding the penalization of entrepreneurs) and the colleague's statement, which may have amplified those fears. He/She refutes the pessimistic scenarios, arguing that they are neither tolerated nor relevant within the Estonian cultural space. The opposition is policy-based and of moderate intensity.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The direct opponent is not criticized, but the speaker calls into question the capacity of the political system, which underestimates the future costs of inaction. The criticism is directed at the substantive and political underestimation present in the debate surrounding adaptation to climate change.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
There is insufficient data. The speaker rather mentions the lack of opposition, as neither the factions nor the Riigikogu members submitted amendments to the draft bill.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary adversary is the presenter, whose views are strongly criticized, primarily because of moral labeling (treating women as murderers is unacceptable). The criticism is intense and directed against the opposing side's logic and value-based framework, using, for example, a comparison to state legal aid provided to thieves.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The criticism targets potential future political decisions that would make the support system more focused on social welfare, a move he considers dangerous. The question is addressed to the Prime Minister, emphasizing his pivotal role in finally determining the proportions of these subsidies during international negotiations.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main opposition is directed at the bill's initiators, whose approach to taxing the banking sector is deemed disproportionate and illogical. The criticism is rooted in both policy and substance, demanding that the initiators acknowledge the idea of the bill (being consigned to the dustbin of history). It is emphasized that boundless taxation will lead to the recovery of funds from clients.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at systemic deficiencies in social policy, particularly concerning the rise in the number of alimony defaulters and the decreasing reliability of partnership relations, which generates uncertainty. There is no direct personal antagonism; the criticism is policy-based, and questions are being posed to the minister.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the actions of the government and the minister, citing slow progress in developing the rules for local food public procurement (with a deadline set for 2027) and the improper framing of policy (such as the terminology used for free school meals). There is also criticism regarding the inefficiency of public transport (buses and trains running simultaneously) and past mistakes in local government funding. Crucially, the criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Direct opponents are not named, but the criticism is directed at the agency’s potential shortcomings (failure to meet deadlines) and systemic problems in the implementation of social policy. The criticism focuses primarily on procedural and performance matters.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Not enough data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The disagreement is directed at the presenter, whose claims regarding the high cost of Tartu kindergarten fees are being called into question. The criticism focuses on the accuracy of the facts and the absence of data, rather than being personal, and demands the submission of the underlying source data.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The criticism is aimed at market participants who are suspected of exploiting crises for unfair price increases, as well as against financial schemes (crypto) that may be linked to income concealment or fraud. This opposition is primarily directed towards unethical economic behavior and the lack of regulations.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is a complete absence of any criticism or identification of opponents; the speaker is focused on asking the minister questions to obtain clarification. Not enough data
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
No data available
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at those who view e-voting as a threat to democracy and question the system's reliability. The criticism is intense, accusing opponents of self-contradiction and creating the illusion that trust is somehow maximally high in countries that use paper ballots. Opponents are being provoked with a direct, personal question about their ID cards.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data. The speeches contain no reference whatsoever to opponents or criticism; rather, they emphasize consensus and the lack of amendment proposals from the factions.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker does not directly criticize the opponents, but instead asks the presenter to lay out the core arguments against the creation of the nuclear power plant. The stance is neutral and focused on gathering information, with the goal of understanding the strength and substance of the potential opposition.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The stance is critically inquisitive, casting doubt on the minister's satisfaction with the regional activities of the theaters. A specific opponent is not criticized; rather, questions are raised about the effectiveness of the policy, pointing to a systemic problem.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no direct criticism of opponents, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the state and society as a whole for downplaying the issue and providing insufficient funding. Specifically, they reproach the Ministry of Education and Research for the "paltry" funding allocated to veterinary education, which fails to cover the actual costs. The criticism is aimed at systemic and attitudinal deficiencies.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is no position of opposition. The address focuses on the technical content of the draft bill and the consensus-based procedural decisions reached in the committee.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary conflict centers on the positions taken by the Minister and the government regarding healthcare funding, particularly concerning the underestimation of the deficit's significance. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on inefficient allocation of funds and the selection of strategic priorities.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Criticism is absent; the focus is rather on systemic risks (e.g., overinvestment in the European energy market) and political dilemmas, rather than specific opponents. Concern is expressed regarding the negative treatment of gas in the long-term outlook.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no objection; the speaker poses a neutral question to clarify the arguments presented in the debate and to ensure that strategic advantages have been taken into account.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the justification of the government's education policy, specifically questioning whether the proposed measures are sufficiently evidence-based. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the reliability of achieving the stated objectives and avoiding the mere formal fulfillment of a national obligation.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker contrasts with the presenter, defending previous government subsidies to entrepreneurs and questioning the necessity of a moratorium on the climate law. Furthermore, the presenter’s asserted link between emotional insecurity and high employment is challenged. The criticism is aimed at the political standpoints and the quality of the analysis.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the geopolitical stances of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, especially regarding his proposal to turn Ukraine into a buffer zone. The criticism is intense and politically charged, stressing that such statements contain "quite a few insidious elements and dangerous tendencies."
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The criticism is directed at claims voiced in the chamber suggesting a seemingly straightforward change that supposedly doesn't require a legislative amendment, emphasizing that this is legally incorrect. Furthermore, the opposing side's references to the success of regulations in certain countries (Hungary, Italy) are refuted, as it is noted that these do not accurately reflect the truth. The opposition is strictly procedural and policy-based.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Not enough data.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The dispute targets the government's policy on managing research funding, offering criticism regarding the methodology of centralization and its potential damage. The criticism is policy-based and moderate in intensity, questioning whether narrowly focused topics will be overlooked.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the sluggishness of state planning (the Gymnasium Reform 2035) and the inability of local governments to cooperate with one another. The opposition is systemic, focusing on deficiencies in policy and motivation mechanisms, rather than on individuals.