By Months: Maris Lauri

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.