By Months: Tõnis Lukas
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
10 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the officials of the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM), who are accused of underfunding the reforms and concealing the true situation from the minister. The speaker also criticizes the HTM for branding the amendment proposal put forward by the Isamaa faction as discriminatory, calling this move "a distortion of the constitution." In terms of foreign policy, there is strong opposition to the aggressive behavior and electoral interference carried out by Russia and Belarus.
11.2024
26 Speeches
The primary confrontation is with the ruling coalition, which is being sharply criticized for undermining regional balance, breaking promises regarding education, and ignoring the stated goal of reducing bureaucracy. The criticism is policy-based, highlighting that other ministries are actively working against regional balance. The government’s inaction concerning teachers' salaries is being called disgraceful.
10.2024
12 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the government, accusing them of breaking their promises (regarding teachers' salaries) and inefficient budget management. It sharply criticizes the interests of employers who seek to import cheap labor, which drives down local wages and takes jobs away from Estonians. The criticism is both policy-based and value-based, calling into question the impact of the government's actions on national security and social cohesion.
09.2024
9 Speeches
Criticism is aimed at government agencies (especially the Ministry of Education) for poor coordination, technical failures, and a lack of clarity regarding accountability. The criticism is both procedural and results-oriented, demanding personalized accountability. State-owned monopolies (such as Elektrilevi) are also being criticized for neglecting consumers and prioritizing profit above all else.
07.2024
13 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party, which is criticized for inefficient governance and avoiding responsibility, and the Social Democrats, targeted for their cynical policy of poaching voters. The criticism is intense, accusing the coalition of failing to seize the opportunity to correct its mistakes while simultaneously blaming the opposition for making decisions unpopular with the public. A separate point of criticism is directed at the Social Democrats' support for granting voting rights in Estonia to citizens of the aggressor state.
06.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker criticizes the Georgian government for repressing citizens and using methods characteristic of Russia. He/She accuses both Estonian domestic politics and the policies of European Union countries of hypocrisy, noting that they reward pro-Russian forces. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the Minister of Defense for underestimating opposition members of parliament on matters concerning specific details.
05.2024
23 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party and the Social Democrats), who are accused of delaying language reforms and serving the interests of platform companies (Bolt)—a criticism that is both political and ethics-based. He/She also sharply criticizes the leadership of the City of Tallinn for its inability to fulfill the role of the capital and find solutions for the national opera. The speaker is uncompromising, deeming the government's delay on the language issue "criminal" and dangerous.
04.2024
23 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the government and the Minister of Education, who stand accused of ignoring the issue of teachers' salaries, breaking promises, and causing instability within the education system. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure, specifically accusing the government of failing to adhere to the coalition agreement and allowing things to escalate "this far" (referring to the teachers' strike). Regarding immigration, the government is criticized for its plans to import cheap labor while misleading the public about the actual quota limits.
03.2024
19 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the Government of the Republic as a whole, accusing it of failing to deliver on promises and a lack of accountability, particularly concerning teachers' salaries. The criticism is policy-based and procedural, emphasizing that the efforts of the Minister of Education and Research are insufficient without unified government support. The speaker also criticizes the Social Democrats (Jevgeni Ossinovski) for their unfulfilled promises and attempts to refute references to Isamaa's previous inconsistency.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The sharpest criticism is aimed at the Prime Minister and the government as a whole, accusing them of disregarding population policy and allowing uncontrolled immigration. The criticism is policy- and results-based, labeling the government's promises as "empty pledges" and its decisions as "reckless." There is no sign of a willingness to compromise; rather, the emphasis is placed on the necessity of "putting the brakes on" and pressuring the government.
01.2024
17 Speeches
The main opposition is directed at the government, which is being criticized for failing to deliver on its promises and for causing the teachers' strike. The criticism is focused on both policy and results, accusing the government of irresponsibility and sheer incompetence ("bungling"). The Prime Minister is also being criticized for taking over the leadership of the negotiations from the Minister of Education. Furthermore, he refuted the false claim made by Martin Helme that he supported the removal of the Bronze Soldier.