By Months: Maris Lauri
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
7 Speeches
Strong criticism has been directed at earlier political decisions, particularly the dismantling of the second pillar of the pension system, which is being called an "extremely foolish" action that reduced domestic capital. Negative attitudes (NIMBY and BANANA) regarding the valorization and extraction of natural resources are also being criticized. The criticism is aimed at policies and general attitudes, not at individuals.
09.2025
19 Speeches
The criticism is primarily aimed at colleagues' inaccurate claims and procedural errors, correcting them sharply and directly. It also criticizes the Ministry of Finance's initial handling of the draft bill, specifically where the Financial Supervision Authority was not involved. It defends the legislator's right to make choices and views legal disputes (including those with the President and the Supreme Court) as a natural part of democracy.
06.2025
40 Speeches
The opposition speaker criticizes the Isamaa faction for procedural errors (the supplementary budget proposal was submitted in the wrong format, not as a draft resolution) and for the absence of their representatives at crucial committee sessions. He also criticizes Urmas Reinsalu for the excessive length and lack of clarity in his questions, but commends the Social Democrats for their honesty in articulating their ideological standpoints.
05.2025
6 Speeches
The main opponents are Isamaa, the Social Democrats, and the Centre Party, all of whom face sharp criticism regarding their tax policies and ideological stances. Isamaa's defense of the progressive income tax is labeled "perverse," while the Centre Party is accused of hypocrisy when discussing the populace's ability to cope. The criticism is intense and politically charged, underscoring fundamental ideological differences.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the supporters of the draft bill, who are accused of an emotional and ill-considered decision-making process due to the lack of an up-to-date threat assessment. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal. Furthermore, the speaker faced a personal attack (the citation of Dzerzhinsky) and demanded a response to it from the session chair.
01.2025
9 Speeches
The opposition is directed at the draft bill initiated by the Center Party faction and its sponsors. The criticism is intense, focusing both on the substantive quality of the bill (it’s poorly thought out and superficial) and the competence of the initiators (they are unable to explain their choices and are not familiar with the subject matter). He/She criticizes the opposition for making demagogic claims and demands that they submit substantive proposals instead.
12.2024
29 Speeches
The stance towards the opposition (particularly Isamaa and Urmas Reinsalu) is sharply critical and combative, leveling accusations of demagoguery, fearmongering, and irresponsible fiscal policy against them. The opposition's proposed amendments are dismissed as substantively incorrect and procedurally flawed "botch jobs," whose sole aim is the cancellation of the security tax. Additionally, opposition members are specifically criticized for disrupting the debate during the session.
11.2024
14 Speeches
The stance towards the opposition is fiercely critical, accusing them of lacking substantive criticism and focusing solely on form. Specifically, the Centre Party (Keskerakond) and Isamaa are criticized for the incorrectness of their proposed amendments, demagoguery, and hypocrisy, with the observation that their proposals would make the budget even more "opaque." The speaker also criticizes the absence of opposition representatives from important committee discussions.
10.2024
8 Speeches
The criticism directed at the opposition is very intense, accusing them of hypocrisy, failing to do substantive work, neglecting to read draft legislation, and chasing short-term political gains. The criticism also targets personal insults and boorish behavior, claiming that the motion of no confidence was insincere and completely fabricated.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at populists who erode national unity and the sense of responsibility by proposing shortsighted prohibitions and restrictions. Members of the Riigikogu (Parliament) are also sharply criticized for engaging in aggressive rhetoric, humiliation, and obstructing meaningful legislative work. This opposition targets a shortsighted approach that prioritizes an illusory sense of security over freedom.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The opposition is aimed primarily at those who want to increase spending while revenues are falling, people he labels as demagogic and incompetent. The criticism also extends to ministries and agencies that operate strictly in their own interests (acting like "the center of the universe") and whose actions sometimes look like "sabotage." He also criticizes the political foot-dragging and the postponement of decisions resulting from the recent elections.
05.2024
12 Speeches
Criticism is directed at political irresponsibility and the postponement of decisions, especially regarding the budget deficit. The Isamaa party is directly criticized for opposing the abolition of the tax hump, which is labeled an "extremely foolish decision." Government members (the Minister of Expenditure) are also criticized for evading responsibility, and the opposition is criticized for "grandstanding" instead of offering solutions.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker is addressing concerns regarding the draft legislation's potential impact on the cryptocurrency market, specifically refuting the assertion that the objective is to force the sector out of Estonia. There is no direct criticism of a political opponent; rather, the focus is on addressing the specific worries raised during the discussion concerning the ramifications of stricter regulation.