By Months: Helmen Kütt
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
35 Speeches
The politician is strongly opposed to the government's policies, sharply criticizing the abolition of the tax hump and the resulting "tax gift" to the wealthier population. The criticism is rooted in policy and priorities, accusing the government of underfunding the social sector and postponing the resolution of problems ("too little, too late"). He contrasts the government's actions (taking out a loan for a tax gift) with the urgent needs of the social sector.
10.2025
45 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
28 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.