By Plenary Sessions: Leo Kunnas
Total Sessions: 52
Fully Profiled: 52
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No data available.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and decision-makers who have made "stupid mistakes" by rejecting bids from major manufacturers (e.g., Nammo) and opting for cheap foreign purchases instead. Criticism is also leveled against the subordinate position of the Commander of the Defense Forces, who simply has to swallow whatever he is handed. The criticism is policy- and strategy-based, not personal.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is no direct criticism or opposition. The speaker is instead informing [us] about the resolution of the problem raised in the debate, while maintaining a neutral and informative tone.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The main criticism is directed at the presenter of the report (Hanno) and the quality of the Ministry of Defence's reporting. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, emphasizing that the presentation does not include any of the goals or lines of action outlined in the strategy. The opposition is intense and manifests in questioning the value of the strategy itself.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main target of the opposition is the Government of the Republic and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, from whom they are demanding answers regarding defense spending and the replenishment of reserves. The criticism is substantive, addressing deficiencies in defense capability and the government's readiness. Furthermore, they protested the stalling of the processing of substantive inquiries, citing procedural unfairness.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The criticism is aimed at the actions taken by the government or the responsible minister concerning the delay in implementing the requirement for constructing civil defense shelters. The objection is rooted in policy and procedure, centering on the inherent riskiness of the decision within the context of national security.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism focuses on the failure of the Ottawa Convention's original objectives, arguing that it resulted in the widespread use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) instead of leading to the elimination of landmines. The speaker dismisses counterarguments that rely on examples of uncontrolled mine-laying in Cambodia or other Asian countries, emphasizing that Estonia faces no threat of guerrilla insurgency.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
There is insufficient data regarding opposition or criticism directed at specific opponents, because only an informational question was submitted to the minister.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary opposition is directed at the tax policy of the Government of the Republic and its justification. Specifically, Minister Jürgen Ligi’s claim that President Putin caused the tax hike is being criticized, which casts doubt on the credibility of the government’s explanations.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The opposition is aimed squarely at the Minister's (or the government's) description of positive economic developments. The criticism is policy- and results-based, highlighting statistical facts that dismantle claims of success in innovation and high technology. The intensity of the attack is high, citing a significant drop compared to the EU average.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker intervenes to correct factual errors or assumptions that arose during the preceding discussion. The criticism is aimed at inaccurate information regarding mandatory military service, not at the individuals themselves.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main criticism is directed at the Government of the Republic and the Ministry of Defence, who have failed to adjust the benefit rates over the course of eight years. The criticism is procedural and structural, blaming the emergence of the problem on the diffusion of responsibility, which resulted from removing the personnel management sector from the purview of the Defence Forces.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary opposition is aimed at the government's policies, specifically regarding the raising of immigration quotas and the promotion of English-language higher education. The criticism is policy-driven, emphasizing the failure of integration and the lack of rational thought in political choices.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Direct opponents are not named, but a challenge is presented to the current political framework (subsidized energy and CO2 quotas) in light of new security requirements. The criticism is aimed at the complexity of policy alignment and is policy-based rather than personal.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
There is no direct attack against opponents, but the criticism is aimed at the current situation (the voting rights of Russian citizens) and the resulting security risks. He/She questions the weight of Parliament's statements (such as recognizing Russia as a terrorist state) if they are not followed up by legislative action, stressing that every step taken must carry weight.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the inability of the government or responsible officials to resolve the conflict between increasing defense expenditure and meeting the European Union's stability criteria. The opposition is rooted in policy and procedure, questioning why neighboring countries are able to solve the problem while Estonia is not.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponent is the Government of the Republic, whose actions in addressing the demographic catastrophe are assessed extremely negatively. Criticism is aimed at the government's overall performance and its inability to resolve the situation.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The opposition is directed at the methods used for assessing the environmental impact of mining and the scope of data collection, questioning the Minister about how many analogues are being studied. The criticism is both procedural and political, casting doubt on the sufficiency of the current assessment.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at the potential abuse of executive power mandates and the bypassing of the Riigikogu (Parliament), citing the case of securing the Polish border as an example. It also expresses strong political criticism aimed at the UN regarding the Secretary-General's support for the Putin regime, labeling this a broader foreign policy issue.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary criticism targets the quality of the government's leadership and its budget drafting methodology, which the speaker deems inadequate and obstructive to making sound decisions. He/She specifically criticizes ministries (particularly the Ministry of Defense) for inventing irrelevant metrics simply to fulfill formal obligations. The criticism is substantive and procedural, not personal.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The conflict is aimed at a broader societal group that does not recognize abortion as murder, thereby establishing a clear moral divide. The criticism is value-based and intense, focusing on moral standards.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at the inefficiency of Ukraine’s military operations, particularly concerning the personnel and mobilization system, and the necessity of replacing corrupt officials within the military commissariats. Also criticized is the Estonian state’s historical memory policy, which has marginalized Estonians who fought against the Red Army in terms of official state commemoration.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at the actions of governments from previous periods, accusing them of unresponsiveness to the threat landscape and the accumulation of omissions due to constant "fine-tuning." The criticism is policy- and results-based, focusing on the doctrine of "affordable national defense" as a failed approach.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed more at previous inaction and the state's inability to independently grasp the necessity of vital services without the impetus of a European directive. It also highlights the reluctance of some stakeholders (such as food producers) to take on new obligations. Specific political opponents are neither named nor criticized.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
There is too little data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at a specific political decision—the consolidation of personnel within the Defence Resources Agency. The opposition is policy-based and procedural, emphasizing the system's inefficiency and its unsuitability for leadership during wartime.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker adopts a scrutinizing stance toward the prime ministerial candidate, demanding that the proposed plans be compared with the decisions made by the previous government. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the precision of the budget and action plans concerning internal security and defense.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the Government of the Republic and the prime minister, stressing that the final financial decisions regarding defense depend on the prime minister. This is more a matter of procedural and political pressure to speed up the restoration and development of defense capabilities, rather than a personal attack.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The criticism targets the government’s failure to act on developing the defense industry, resulting in Estonia falling behind the other Baltic states. It also conveys indirect opposition to the parliamentary majority (Riigikogu), which is apparently not yet sufficiently alarmed by the escalating situation to back the necessary security measures.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The opposition is directed against the position taken by the minister or the preceding speaker, who asserted that unborn children lack legal capacity. The critique is intense and fundamental, drawing a comparison between the opposing side's view and the dehumanizing practices of totalitarian regimes that declared entire groups of people legally incapacitated.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Direct political opponents are not criticized; instead, the focus is placed on previous defense policies that resulted in the reduction of the military. The primary opposition is directed against the activities of Russian intelligence organizations (FSB, GRU) and hybrid threats, which are viewed as a direct threat to Estonian national security. The speaker dismisses concerns that counter-intelligence operations might fall outside the control of the Security Police Board.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The opposition was aimed at the initial draft of the law, which was deemed unacceptable because of its fundamental content, as it could have allowed an entire religious organization to be declared terrorist. The criticism is aimed at the substance of the policy and its lack of clarity, not at individuals.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main confrontation is with the Riigikogu committee, which is being criticized for the unlawful consolidation of amendments and the rejection of substantive security measures. The criticism is intense and procedural, accusing the committee of ignoring elementary security requirements. The opposition also extends to the system's proponents, citing the insincerity of their actions.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is indirectly aimed at previous governments that sold off Estonia's historical gold reserve at a low price, as well as the current government, which is sticking to the outdated "Eesti 2035" strategy. He/She also broadly criticizes the instability of the dollar-based global economy and the rapidly growing US debt level (26 trillion), which poses a threat to Estonia as well.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at two target groups. Firstly, there is general, unspecified criticism concerning the commission's workload and efficiency, which the speaker firmly refutes. Secondly, criticism is aimed at the Ministry of Defense's earlier "stray ideas" that would have damaged the autonomy of the Defense League (Kaitseliit) (e.g., the sale of a historical building). The opposition to ministerial interference is clear, but the matter is largely treated as a problem that was resolved in the past.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at previous government decisions (the merger of the PPA) and the lack of a national governance concept, which has resulted in differing solutions across neighboring ministries. He/She sharply criticizes the hesitation and proposed amendments that impede swift action during a heightened state of defense readiness, deeming them unreasonable. The criticism targets political and conceptual errors, not individuals.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main threats the speaker opposes are Russia's subversive activity and radical Islam in Estonia, which constitute two separate fronts for KAPO (the Estonian Internal Security Service). Additionally, he indirectly criticizes the inaction of the government or responsible institutions concerning the memorials dedicated to individuals who participated in the deportations.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Criticism is directed at the strategic errors of previous governments, top officials of the Ministry of Defense, and the leadership of the Defense Forces, such as the abolition of defense districts and the reduction of wartime defense forces (the so-called "affordable" national defense). The consolidation of the Defense Forces' personnel management into the Defense Resources Agency (KRA) and the concentration of command in the hands of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense are also strongly criticized, which creates difficulties for wartime command.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at a specific provision of the draft bill concerning the scope of the tax exemption, not at the opposing parties personally. The objection is policy-based and presented as a constructive question, indicating a desire to find a better solution.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the Government Office regarding the slow handling of the draft bill, a process that has spanned two years. The report also highlights the Ministry of Regional Affairs' inadequate physical infrastructure for managing reserves, stressing that responsibility must be assigned to an organization that possesses the necessary capacity to carry out the work. The criticism is procedural and functional.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main criticism is directed at the government and the prime minister, who are accused of a slow decision-making process and insufficient ambition in developing indirect fire capability. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, emphasizing that current developments are the result of decisions made by previous governments, and new critical decisions (e.g., regarding the division's artillery) are being postponed.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The opposition is directed against the government's economic policy, particularly the raising of the value-added tax (VAT). The criticism is purely political and economic, emphasizing that the tax hike is economically inefficient and will reduce turnover. There are no personal or procedural attacks directed at the opponents.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at a procedural flaw, given that the committee handling the topic evidently failed to approach the National Defence Committee for its opinion. The objection is procedural, not politically substantive, and is articulated in the form of a question.