By Months: Lauri Läänemets
Total Months: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
10.2025
23 Speeches
The primary targets are the governing coalition and its ministers, who stand accused of evading responsibility, dishonesty, and implementing unjust tax policies. The criticism is intense and, in part, personal, demanding that the ministers show the courage to take accountability. The government's budget priorities are particularly sharply criticized for favoring the wealthy over addressing social problems.
09.2025
55 Speeches
The main opponent is the Reform Party and Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who is sharply criticized for fiscal irresponsibility, favoring the wealthy, and implementing "market logic." The criticism is both policy-based and procedural (avoiding answers, granting exceptions for shelters/bunkers in the interests of businessmen). [The source/They] also criticize the Center Party for constant carping and cozying up to Isamaa, which rules out any cooperation.
06.2025
60 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the right-wing parties (Isamaa, Eesti 200), who are accused of pursuing neoliberal policies and serving narrow business interests. The criticism is intense, alleging that the Reform Party has fundamentally changed its stance (following Kristen Michal becoming Prime Minister) and is engaging in political games at the expense of public safety. Public interests are being pitted against the interests of the wealthiest 1% or 10% of the population.
05.2025
38 Speeches
The main targets of criticism are the Reform Party and Prime Minister Kristen Michal (facing accusations of obstructing policy, prioritizing business interests, and incompetence), as well as the Centre Party (systematic accusations of corruption, criminal convictions, and the siphoning off of public funds). The criticism is both policy-based and personal, ruling out any compromise regarding corruption and unjust laws.
04.2025
11 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the "right-wing government," which is accused of prioritizing the position of employers over the welfare of the Estonian worker and shifting economic policy goals toward cheap labor. He criticizes the government for a lack of inclusion (trade unions, the chamber of disabled persons) and the prime minister for indecisiveness regarding the issue of civil defense. In the energy debate, he also criticizes Isamaa and the Reform Party for having previously stalled the development of renewable energy.
03.2025
10 Speeches
The main opponents are the government (for its sluggishness in implementing the advice of the Commander of the Defence Forces) and the parties Isamaa, EKRE, and the Reform Party. They are criticized for defining a security threat based on group characteristics, a mindset which the speaker considers to be contrary to human rights. The attacks against the Reform Party were intense and personal, referencing desperate attempts and behavior that bordered on legal violation while influencing the vote.