By Plenary Sessions: Alar Laneman

There is too little data.

The primary opposition is aimed at the minister, whose public statements and personal background are seen as a threat to the interests of the Estonian language and culture. The criticism is intense, combining concerns about political consequences (the quality of education) with the questioning of the minister's personal motives. This opposition targets the minister's actions and public image.

No direct opposition to the substance of the statement is voiced, but the planning process and timing of its drafting are indirectly criticized. The criticism is procedural, questioning the planning process used to draft the statement and pointing to potentially ill-considered timing.