By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The criticism is directed at the drafters of the bill (the ministry) due to the inadequacy of the legal text and the establishment of insufficient social norms. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, emphasizing that the draft law violates the principles of legality and creates problems for local governments when interpreting the law.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The main conflict is with the Minister of Culture and the ministry, who are being criticized for undervaluing workers in the cultural sector and delaying systemic reform. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, focusing on unequal wage increases and the necessity of initiating negotiations with TALO.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The objection is directed at the effectiveness of the minister's performance, particularly in managing the agricultural sector crisis (the Ekseko redundancies), criticizing the actions taken as being delayed and insufficient. The criticism is policy-based and results-oriented.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The opposition is directed at the actions of the Reform Party and the Prime Minister, criticizing their alleged reliance solely on certain entrepreneurs and their inability to engage in broad-based discussion. Furthermore, the government's claims regarding the increase in disability benefits are being challenged, with specific excluded groups being pointed out. The criticism is primarily policy- and procedure-based.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The primary opposition is aimed at the inaction of the Prime Minister and the government concerning the underfunding of specialized care services, which has led to a decline in service accessibility. The criticism is policy-driven, accusing the government of failing to fulfill its state duties and forcing local municipalities to pursue legal recourse. The government's fiscal policy (VAT) is also indirectly criticized.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The opposition is aimed at the deficiencies in the government's social policy, particularly the inadequate budgetary provisions for specialized welfare services. A political disagreement has been highlighted with the Minister of Education and Research concerning the division of responsibility between the state and local municipalities regarding the provision of these specialized care services.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary opposition is aimed at the government and the minister, criticizing both the substance of the motor vehicle tax bill and the inadequacy of the socio-political measures proposed. The criticism is policy-based (focusing on the increase of inequality) and procedural (concerning the slow handling of the Chancellor of Justice’s proposals). The speaker sharply refutes the allegations made by opponents who have attempted to associate the Social Democrats with supporting the car tax.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The main criticism is directed at the government's inaction and indecisiveness, which has led to the pig farming crisis and the persistence of this long-term problem. The criticism is policy-based and intense, demanding explanations from the minister regarding what could have been done differently.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the government's actions and procedures, and is primarily procedural and policy-based. The Prime Minister is criticized for avoiding cross-party consultation, which is unacceptable when making key decisions. Furthermore, the Ministry of the Interior's administrative area is criticized for insufficient transparency when handling data requests, which generates public insecurity and suspicion.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The opposition is directed at earlier policies or advertisements that recommended against holding cash, and people are welcoming the change in that position. Furthermore, there is resistance to potential government plans to raise income tax or VAT (Value-Added Tax), particularly in the context of rising food prices.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The criticism is not aimed at political opponents, but rather at individual administrative errors in the social sector, which are referred to as "isolated incidents." It is emphasized that officials are generally willing to review these errors, which reduces the intensity of the criticism and rules out direct confrontation.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Criticism is directed at the Minister of Social Affairs, who, in the speaker's assessment, has not focused sufficiently on social issues or has avoided the topic in their replies. The opposition is rooted in policy and procedural concerns, demanding clarification of the Minister's action plan.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the government's inaction or inefficiency regarding regional policy, expressing the fear that subsequent steps will lead to the closure of services in rural areas. The criticism is policy- and results-based, demanding that the minister present a clear outline of budget priorities.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main criticism is directed at the Government of the Republic and Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller. The government is criticized for its inaction (missing the opportunity for a supplementary budget) and for neglecting state obligations in special welfare, thereby shifting the burden onto local governments and families. The government’s labeling of the budget as a "prosperity budget" is viewed as an election campaign at a time when those in need are protesting.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main target is the distrusted minister, whose actions are sharply criticized on both procedural and substantive grounds. Specifically criticized is the minister's defensive posture, where he seems to feel wronged, as well as his lack of empathy prior to media intervention. The criticism is intense and demands a self-critical response.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed at the Reform Party, which is accused of disregarding its ideological tenets (needs-based support) and postponing the raising of the subsistence minimum. Strong opposition is directed at the minister (the government) regarding the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, reproaching them for ignoring the concerns of and failing to involve trade unions and professional associations (e.g., the Estonian Doctors' Association).
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The criticism is directed at systemic procedural deficiencies which lead to the premature conviction of individuals and the violation of the sense of justice. Specific political opponents or groups are not being criticized.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The confrontation is directed at the Prime Minister and the Reform Party, criticizing their political priorities and their refusal to immediately raise the subsistence level via a supplementary budget. The criticism is policy- and value-based, accusing the government of postponing the increase of need-based support until 2026.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The opposition is aimed squarely at the government, particularly the Reform Party, criticizing their political decision to exclude both the raising of the subsistence level and the necessary resources for improving the SKAIS system from the supplementary budget. The criticism is sharp and policy-based, warning that the delay is "very critical" and will push a large number of people into serious difficulty. It also calls the government's priorities into question, given the lack of funding for SKAIS, which currently poses a security risk.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The opposition is aimed at the deficiencies in the social welfare system, the inaction of the prosecutor's office, or the minimization of the victims' suffering, and the lack of accountability on the part of the nursing home management. The criticism is intense and demands fair punishment (imprisonment) for those who committed the crimes, not just dismissal from their jobs. Furthermore, the vague wording of the coalition agreement concerning the care reform is also being criticized.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and specifically the actions of Social Affairs Minister Karmen Joller, who has ceased holding regular meetings with the Chamber of Persons with Disabilities. The Prime Minister is also under fire for pinning the blame for the SKAIS system failures on the head of the Social Insurance Board, a matter that is fundamentally a higher-level responsibility. The criticism is intense, centering on political accountability and inadequate funding.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main opposition is directed at the government's financial policy, particularly the entrenchment of tax increases, which prevents people from making ends meet. The criticism is policy-based, calling into question the government's assertion that the nation's success automatically benefits the people.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is clearly taking an opposition role, criticizing the government for short-sighted policies regarding forestry and labor inclusion. The criticism targets political failure and a lack of accountability, especially in connection with the infringement procedure that has been initiated. The opposition is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
While direct opposition is not voiced, indirect criticism is leveled against the government concerning its inaction or its priority setting. The core of the criticism is that the government has failed to grant vocational education sufficient prestige, notably by allowing a high-profile event (Noor Meister) to go unvisited by state leaders, which contrasts sharply with the practice in Finland.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the inaction of the Minister of Social Affairs and the government, particularly regarding the shortage of places in special welfare services, inadequate funding, and the looming threat of budget cuts. The chronic operational problems plaguing the social insurance information system are also under fire, requiring a substantial investment of 25 million euros. This critique is grounded in policy and performance, underscoring the vital need to champion this sector.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The opposition is aimed at the Center Party counterparts, who are being criticized for twice failing to meet the deadlines for handling draft legislation. The criticism is intense and strictly focuses on procedural inaccuracy, rather than the political content.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The criticism is directed at the poor performance and systemic failures within the state's social protection information systems (managed by the Social Insurance Board), issues that are forcing employees to work overtime. The Prime Minister is being called upon to solve the problem via the budget. The critique is not a direct attack on specific individuals, but rather on the state's overall administrative capacity.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is primarily leveled against the government and administrative agencies (SKA) for their inaction and inefficiency, particularly regarding their failure to control the skyrocketing costs of care services and their neglect of critical IT infrastructure improvements. Other political parties are also being criticized for "gloating" over the failed reform instead of concentrating on finding actual solutions.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The opposition's stance is aimed at the government's inaction and ambiguity within the social and healthcare sectors, demanding the public release of concrete plans. Criticism is directed both at political performance (long doctor waiting lists) and internal coalition conflicts, specifically highlighting the views of the coalition partner (Eesti 200) on the sustainability of the pension system. The critique is policy- and procedure-based.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There are no direct attacks against opponents or political groups. The criticism is directed instead towards deficiencies in policy implementation (accessibility of culture) and the consequences of the reform (loss of jobs).
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The criticism targets the legal system and the quality of state-provided services, particularly focusing on the inadequacy of public defenders compared to private attorneys. This confrontation is systemic and policy-driven, demanding that the minister address public concerns.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and the prime minister, calling for answers to socio-economic problems and demanding swift solutions. In addition to the policy criticism (amendments to the Employment Contracts Act), procedural criticism is also being raised regarding the prime minister's interference in ministerial portfolios, citing previous examples.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The opposition is directed at the priorities and resource allocation of the policy under discussion (most likely the introduction of a quota). The criticism is policy-based, emphasizing that energy and funds should preferably be channeled toward domestic issues, such as employment for NEET youth.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed at the Ministry of Education and Research concerning the plan to merge special schools. The opposition is both procedural and political, criticizing the lack of analysis and insufficient engagement (an approach of 'thought-done,' not 'done-thought'). The speaker emphasizes that concerned individuals must be listened to, and opposition should not be interpreted as a personal attack.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker does not directly criticize or oppose any group, but instead proposes an alternative priority (activity before medals) when titling the subject matter. The criticism is directed more towards the political focus than towards individuals.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is directed at the minister’s/government’s plan concerning the improvement of school management, arguing that it actually masks the objective of closing schools. The criticism is policy-driven, calling into question the true purpose of the plans and demanding evidence in the form of substantive analysis to justify the proposed changes.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism focuses on procedural deficiencies and a lack of transparency (specifically, the absence of criteria for compiling the tax exemption list). It expresses strong dissatisfaction over the failure to resolve previous scandals (such as Slava Ukraini), which has brought shame upon everyone. It demands that the commission initiate a discussion to prevent future individual decisions based purely on emotion.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker implicitly contrasts themselves with those who have characterized the bill as an obligation, seeking to refute assertions that it constitutes a compulsory measure. Specific opponents or groups are not named; rather, the argument is directed at correcting the incorrect interpretation of the bill's substance.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
No direct opposition or criticism of political opponents is present. Rather, the criticism is leveled at the previous system, where the burden of general care services rested too heavily on relatives and pensioners, and where local governments approached the determination of the co-payment (or self-contribution) very differently.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is primarily aimed at local municipalities that leave too little of the pension for the personal expenses of the elderly living in care homes, citing the practice of retaining up to 95% of their income. Furthermore, concerns are raised regarding the government’s austerity policy concerning the Ministry of Social Affairs budget, as this is considered an underfunded sector.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Direct political opposition is not expressed, but the concern of local governments (the Estonian Association of Cities and Municipalities) regarding the hidden financial burden associated with the new draft law is neutrally highlighted. The criticism is aimed primarily at the financial implications of the bill, rather than at political opponents, and the speaker attempts to clarify the points of concern.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The first speaker indirectly criticizes the Free Party’s previous draft bill concerning support for disabled children, pointing out that it contained significant errors, particularly in the financial calculations. The second speaker sharply criticizes the stance that prioritizes the profits of foreign capital while leaving the pollution burden to the state, citing insufficient preparatory work and a clear lack of foresight.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The direct criticism is aimed at age-based polarization and discrimination, citing the media coverage of older drivers as an example. Instead of launching attacks against political opponents, a factual error made by colleague Lauri Laats regarding the history of increased benefits for children with disabilities is being corrected; this was more of a historical and procedural correction.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no opposition; the address is focused on acknowledgment and posing a question. Criticism is absent regarding both political opponents and the procedures.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the government (or the minister), citing procedural errors and a lack of transparency in the formulation of social policy. Specifically, they fault the government for avoiding discussion of changes to unemployment benefits in the Social Affairs Committee, which is, in fact, the committee responsible for handling this very topic.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The opposition is aimed at the claim made by the bill's supporters regarding the instability of electoral alliances, demanding research to substantiate this claim. Criticism is also leveled at the rapporteur, who fails to see the contradiction in the bill—a contradiction highlighted by the speaker—concerning the opportunities for individuals not belonging to a political party to participate in the discussion.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
No adversarial position was taken; the speaker focused on supporting the draft bill, highlighting its positive impact, and ensuring its constructive processing. Instead of criticism, the focus was rather on seeking clarification (specifically regarding the definition of a severe condition).
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the deficiencies in implementing inclusive education and the lack of necessary analyses, rather than targeting a specific political opponent. The intensity of the criticism is moderate, focusing primarily on the system's inefficiency and the negative consequences this has for children's mental health.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opposition is directed at the stance taken by the Government of the Republic and the Ministry of Social Affairs, which do not support the draft bill, citing the wrong legislation and a speculative risk of human trafficking. The criticism is policy-based, highlighting the government's inability to solve a problem whose existence the ministries themselves admit. Nevertheless, the speaker's tone remains respectful, offering the ministries the chance to draft a better bill themselves.