By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The main opposition came from the Legal Affairs Committee, where the draft bill was rejected on the grounds that a precedent should not be set or the law changed for the sake of individual cases. The speaker criticizes this procedural objection, stressing that the rights of every individual are important and that this is not about setting a precedent, but rather about granting an opportunity to all persons in a similar situation.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Criticism is directed at the drafters of the bill, highlighting ambiguous wording and the absence of a long-term strategy regarding temporary derogations. The objection is both procedural and substantive, focusing on the lack of logic within the draft and the absence of future plans.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The criticism is directed at the ministry and the government over plans to raise ticket prices and allowing the carrier to generate profit, actions that will worsen the economic situation of island residents. The opposition is based on both policy and results, emphasizing that the state should guarantee the affordability of this vital service.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The primary adversary is the minister and the government, whose policies are being slammed as economically damaging and illogical. The criticism is policy-based, disputing the positive effects of the tax increases and rejecting the assertion that the economic downturn is caused solely by 'Putin’s taxes.'
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main opposition is directed at the policies of the government and the minister, which are being criticized for creating an unstable tax system and making life difficult for families (e.g., revoking health insurance and introducing the car tax). The criticism is intense and policy-driven, accusing the government of jeopardizing the country’s sustainability and lacking proper leadership.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The main confrontation is directed at the government led by the prime minister, which is being criticized for creating ministries that are costly and driven by partisan interests. The criticism is intense and focuses on the lack of political accountability and unreasonable experimentation within the administrative system. The opposition is both procedural and financial.