By Months: Helmen Kütt
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
22 Speeches
The opposition is directed towards the government and the minister, criticizing the ineffectiveness of their policies, particularly the insufficiency of social measures and the absence of holistic planning (such as involving the Ministry of Social Affairs). The speaker also criticizes the rushed legislative process and the failure to address the Chancellor of Justice's proposals within a single draft bill. Furthermore, the political narrative is being corrected to clarify that the Social Democrats have been opposed to the car tax.
09.2025
27 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the Government of the Republic, accusing it of inaction in solving social problems and selecting budget priorities. It accuses the government of missing the window to raise the subsistence level and highlights the state's indecisiveness during the pig farming crisis. It criticizes the government's budget as an election campaign that ignores those in need.
06.2025
23 Speeches
The main targets of criticism are the coalition led by the Reform Party and the Minister of Social Affairs, who is criticized for underfunding the social sector, ignoring the SKAIS issue, and postponing the increase of the subsistence level. The minister is also criticized for disparaging the comments made by trade unions during the debate on amendments to the Employment Contracts Act.
05.2025
23 Speeches
The criticism is directed at the government and ministers, especially the Minister of Social Affairs and the Prime Minister, regarding the underfunding of the social sector and the risk of the IT system collapsing. He/She criticizes local municipalities for their inability to curb the price surge in care homes using public tenders. The speaker also faults the Prime Minister for making the head of the Social Insurance Board the culprit for the SKAIS problems, which have been known for a long time.
04.2025
5 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the government and the prime minister, particularly concerning the financing of the social and healthcare sectors and the lengthy doctor waiting times. The opposition is policy-driven, centering on the government’s failure to find solutions for the year 2025. The views of the coalition partner (Eesti 200) regarding the sustainability of the pension system are also mentioned, highlighting internal disagreements.
03.2025
8 Speeches
The criticism is directed against the government's actions and plans, particularly concerning the Ministry of Education and Research's school merger process and the proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act. This criticism is rooted in policy and procedure, underscoring the lack of proper analysis (a "ready-fire-aim" approach) and the negative effect on employees' job security. The speaker stresses that this opposition should not be interpreted as a personal attack, but rather as an expression of democratic concern.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The opposition targets the Ministry of Education's plans to reorganize specialized schools. He/She questions the minister's claim regarding the goal of better management, suggesting that the actual objective might be to close the schools. The criticism is based on policy and procedure, demanding a substantive analysis.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker himself does not present any opposition, but rather conveys criticism raised by others regarding the decisions of the Social Insurance Board (specifically disability determination) and the practices employed by local authorities. The criticism is aimed at the administrative procedures of the executive branch and their failure to provide effective case-by-case assistance, for instance, concerning the need to evaluate the work of the officials responsible for determining disability status.
11.2024
3 Speeches
The direct opponent is not criticized directly, but the speaker criticizes previous decision-making processes, arguing they were unclear or based on emotion. He demands that the commission initiate a discussion to establish objective criteria. He cites the Slava Ukraini case as an example of a failed legislative decision, one for which "everyone is ashamed."
10.2024
4 Speeches
The criticism is primarily directed at the government’s austerity policy, specifically the substantial reduction of the Ministry of Social Affairs’ budget, which is viewed as detrimental to an already underfunded sector. Furthermore, the practices of local municipalities are criticized, particularly the issue where seniors residing in nursing homes are left with insufficient amounts of their pension for personal spending, citing this as a serious point of concern.
09.2024
5 Speeches
There is no direct confrontation with political opponents. Criticism is aimed at systemic shortcomings, such as the lack of flexibility in services and the long waiting list for specialized care services. He/She relays the concerns of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities regarding the imposition of hidden obligations on local governments, but does not directly oppose the government himself/herself. He/She raises questions about the impact of the budget cuts on reforms, but does so in an inquisitive, rather than an aggressive, tone.
06.2024
1 Speeches
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05.2024
5 Speeches
In the social sector, the attitude towards the minister is generally appreciative, offering praise for their thoroughness. However, there is strong procedural criticism regarding economic planning, where it seems that action is taken before thought ("act first, think later"), and concern is voiced about foreign capital profits and pollution. Furthermore, he corrects a historical misconception regarding the flaws in the Free Party's draft bill concerning the increase of benefits for disabled children.
04.2024
2 Speeches
The standoff targets the actions of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, criticizing him for procedural impropriety because the amendments to unemployment insurance were not debated in the relevant social affairs committee. The government is also criticized for its inability to establish projects for the digital training of seniors. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The criticism is directed at the implementation of the policy, not at individuals, particularly regarding the potential negative consequences of the inclusive education system, which could lead to mental health issues. Furthermore, he/she expresses opposition to the draft legislation that restricts the activities of electoral alliances, arguing that the claim of instability needs proof based on actual research.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the Government of the Republic and three specific ministries—the Ministries of Social Affairs, Justice, and the Interior—for failing to support the proposed draft bill. They are citing improbable issues, such as the future risk of human trafficking. The criticism further focuses on the political inability to make a decision and the delay in finding a solution, even though the ministries are fully aware of the underlying problem.