By Plenary Sessions: Mihkel Lees
Total Sessions: 15
Fully Profiled: 15
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The criticism targets the cabinet's budget priorities, particularly concerning whether civil protection needs have been adequately addressed. This is primarily a policy and procedural challenge that calls into question the delays caused by restrictions on the state's purse strings.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the previous fragmented and vague legal framework (three different laws, diffuse expectations for local governments), rather than specific political opponents. The former situation is described as bizarre, particularly concerning the failure to regulate civil defense.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main opponents are the opposition as a whole, and specifically the Isamaa faction. Criticism is aimed at both procedural obstruction and substantive inaction, accusing the opposition of growing weary of dealing with security issues. The resistance is strong and uncompromising regarding changes to the agenda.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
S1 is opposed to Estonia unilaterally ending the practice of changing clocks, emphasizing procedural and legal inconsistencies. S2 reports conflicting viewpoints within the committee, where Irja Lutsar proposed rejecting the bill and Riina Solman requested a revote on the procedural decisions, though no direct personal attack was made.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is no opposition, as the speaker expresses support for the draft bill under consideration. No criticism is offered; rather, information is being sought constructively regarding future plans.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponent is EKRE, which is intensely criticized for its rhetoric and actions. The speaker accuses EKRE of spreading baseless claims that have led to nervousness and sleep disorders among people, thereby calling into question the legitimacy and motives of those claims.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker criticizes the current survivor's pension system, deeming it overly inefficient and unfair because it does not adequately cover the maintenance costs for children. The criticism is directed at the substance and outcomes of the policy, rather than specific political opponents. The shortcomings of the old system are described with moderate intensity.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at a specific document or proposal currently under consideration, the objectives of which appear to be redundant. The criticism is procedural, questioning why the work of existing committees and law enforcement bodies is insufficient.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is a complete absence of opposition; the speaker emphasized that neither members of the Riigikogu, factions, nor other committees submitted any amendments. It was also noted that the consulted stakeholders (the Estonian Forensic Institute and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry) presented neither objections nor additional comments.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is no opposition. The speech focused on the handling of the draft bill and political problems requiring resolution (e.g., cybersecurity, consumer protection), rather than political criticism.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The stance toward the opposition is sharp and critical, accusing them of fearmongering and distorting facts regarding benefits for pensioners. The speaker advises the public "not to take the opposition's scare tactics too seriously" and to focus instead on the facts presented. The criticism is directed at a political narrative that allegedly creates the impression, due to the draft bill, that "all is lost" for pensioners.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Direct opponents or specific groups are not criticized; the speaker focuses instead on general issues of concern relating to cuts in the social sector and people's economic well-being. Objections are treated as questions that receive a satisfactory answer based on policy and data.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
There is insufficient data.