By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets

None. The speaker congratulates both the newly elected Speaker of the Riigikogu and the other candidates who participated in the voting rounds, demonstrating a respectful and non-confrontational attitude.

The main opponents are the Reform Party and Isamaa, who are criticized for defining security threats based on group characteristics and for polarizing society. Isamaa is also accused of creating problems through its earlier citizenship and immigration policies. The Reform Party faces intense criticism for unethical and offensive behavior, including offering inducements to influence voting, which skirts the boundaries of illegality.

The criticism is directed at the Isamaa Party, who are accused of lacking knowledge regarding security calculations because they are not currently in government. The speaker warns against political maneuvers that could deplete the resources of Estonia’s security and defense structures and essentially hand gifts to Russia. He criticizes positions that are not based on the threat assessments provided by the security institutions.

The main confrontation is aimed at the government and the prime minister, who are being criticized for avoiding specific answers and hiding behind the veil of state secrets. The criticism is policy-based, centering on the disregard for the military advice provided by the Commander of the Defence Forces and the sluggish plan for ammunition procurement. Instead of seeking compromise, the government is being demanded to implement a clear and rapid change in direction.