By Months: Leo Kunnas
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
11 Speeches
The criticism is directed against the executive branch's potential abuse of power, emphasizing that major military decisions should not be made without a mandate from the Riigikogu. Strong skepticism is expressed regarding participation in UN operations, citing the UN Secretary-General's support for the "Putin regime declared terrorist."
11.2024
7 Speeches
The primary criticism is directed at the government's quality of governance and its budget preparation methodology, which is deemed opaque and uncontrollable. He criticizes the presentation of the Ministry of Defense budget, specifically the inclusion of military aid to Ukraine (0.25% of GDP) in defense expenditures, labeling this as sending the wrong signal. Furthermore, he criticizes major strategic decisions (Rail Baltic, dual energy systems) that commit funds to misplaced priorities.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the former administration of the Ministry of Defense and the doctrine of "affordable national defense," which resulted in a ten-year lag in national defense capabilities. He/She also indirectly criticizes the Constitutional Committee, as important security-related draft legislation has become bogged down there.
09.2024
5 Speeches
Criticism is directed at previous political decisions and structures, particularly the role of the Defence Resources Agency in managing active servicemen, which is considered ineffective during wartime. Also criticized is the state's inability to independently regulate vital services before a European directive required it. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The confrontation is focused on comparing the decisions of the previous government with the plans of the new government, thereby calling into question the new government's capacity to implement significant changes. The criticism is policy- and budget-based, focusing specifically on defense spending and internal security action plans.
06.2024
7 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the Government of the Republic and particularly the Prime Minister, whom he holds responsible for the failure to develop the defense industry, seeing him as the ultimate financial decision-maker. The criticism is policy- and results-based, pointing out specific shortcomings (the absence of factories, the schedule for restoring engineering equipment). In one speech, he also refers to measures for blocking Russian propaganda, recommending they be applied to solve a different problem.
05.2024
6 Speeches
He avoids direct personal criticism but instead focuses on criticizing earlier national defense policies that resulted in the reduction of wartime defense forces (the so-called "affordable" national defense). Furthermore, he opposes the stance that would label entire religious organizations as terrorist, and sharply criticizes the minister's position on the legal capacity of unborn children, drawing parallels with the practices of totalitarian regimes.
04.2024
17 Speeches
Strong opposition exists to the government's strategic decisions and management concept, especially regarding the merger of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) and the "Eesti 2035" strategy, both of which are considered erroneous. The text sharply criticizes the committee’s actions in processing e-voting amendment proposals, accusing them of illegal dismissal (of the proposals) and labeling the proposals as insincere. Furthermore, there is opposition to the inaction concerning Soviet-era symbols (Juhan Smuul).
03.2024
13 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at strategic mistakes made by previous governments (such as "affordable" national defense) and the current government's sluggishness in adopting the new defense reinforcement package. He sharply criticizes flaws in the defense forces' command structure, particularly the concentration of control over personnel and logistics in the hands of the Defence Resources Agency and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence. He also criticizes European countries that are attempting to carry on as if there were no war, pointing to the conflict between the green transition and defense expenditures.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The main adversary is the Government of the Republic, and specifically Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who is being pressed for answers regarding the restoration of national defense stockpiles and the strengthening of engineering capabilities. The criticism is political and substantive, pointing to deficiencies in the defense sector and protesting the way the interpellation was handled.
01.2024
17 Speeches
He is clearly in an opposition stance, having submitted a formal query to the Prime Minister and criticizing the government for the inadequate funding of national defense and the slow pace of decisions regarding the development of indirect fire capability. Regarding economic matters, he opposes the government’s tax hike policy, considering it ineffective and detrimental to business turnover during a recession. His criticism is primarily policy- and strategy-based.