By Months: Andres Metsoja
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
11 Speeches
Criticism is directed at the actions of the government and the minister regarding the budget structure, road funding, and fiscal policy, which fails to ensure fair revenue for local municipalities. The opposition is political and focuses on systemic flaws, such as a situation where the state generates significant revenue, yet the local municipality receives exactly zero euros.
09.2025
16 Speeches
The primary opponent is the government and the prime minister, who are being criticized for a convincing narrative that is nevertheless divorced from reality, resulting in chaos. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on flawed legislative practice, retroactive taxation, and the restriction of business freedom. The government stands accused of failing to offer people hope or solutions.
06.2025
11 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the government and the ministries, accusing them of poor planning, ignoring industry feedback, and unequal treatment. Specific criticism targets the state's withdrawal from partnership and the continuous subsidization model ("learned helplessness"). This also counters the view that rural residents are poorly informed and educated.
05.2025
16 Speeches
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government and the coalition, criticizing their actions both politically and procedurally. The main targets of criticism are the government's secrecy (specifically, a restricted document concerning infringement proceedings), its inability to carry out impact assessments, and the unequal treatment of landowners. He/She accuses the coalition of tardiness (in the context of the Hunting Act) and irresponsibility (regarding the Natura bills), having repeatedly submitted motions for rejection.
04.2025
14 Speeches
Criticism is aimed at the coalition's tax policy, which the speaker believes is inherently flawed and unjust. The government is criticized for its lack of strategic vision and for having lost the trust of local municipalities and landowners. The possibility of reaching a compromise on tax issues is considered impossible because the underlying tax itself is fundamentally wrong.
03.2025
7 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the government coalition and Prime Minister Kristen Michal, calling into question their strategic vision and priorities. The criticism targets the political choice (culture versus infrastructure) and procedural irregularities (the lack of analysis when prohibiting the drilling method). The critic also takes issue with the narrative that blames the state for the lack of citizenship among holders of the gray passport, deeming it disparaging to the country.
02.2025
10 Speeches
The criticism is directed at the inefficiency of state governance and contradictory decisions that create obvious conflicts (e.g., the Lavassaare wind farm versus bog restoration). He/She criticizes the absence of ministry representatives at local meetings, arguing that this leaves communities abandoned. Regarding the pet law, he/she is skeptical that it offers a real solution, fearing instead that it will only create a mechanism for filing and processing complaints.
01.2025
11 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the government's inability to govern, especially when it comes to ensuring national defense and energy security. Interior Minister Läänemets has been directly criticized for his lack of understanding of the communications market. The speaker also opposes excessive central regulation and "total nature conservation," which ignores the needs and economic activity of local people.
12.2024
16 Speeches
The speaker opposes the government's policies, primarily criticizing unfair taxation and the ambiguous legal environment, which endangers property rights. He accuses the state of favoring state-owned enterprises (Enefit) over the private sector in the distribution of subsoil resources, and criticizes the ministries for their unreliable planning (citing the Pärnu example).
11.2024
31 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the government coalition as a whole, specifically regarding tax policy and the implementation of administrative reforms. The criticism is primarily political and procedural, citing the rushing of draft legislation, the failure to assess impacts, and the exclusion of the opposition (for example, on the issue of voting rights). He/She criticizes the government for lacking vision and eroding trust, asserting that the country is being managed "on emotion."
10.2024
8 Speeches
The primary conflict is with the government, which is being criticized for tax hikes, deteriorating the economic environment, and violating the autonomy of local municipalities. The criticism is intense and ranges from specific political details (excise duties, the budget) to the philosophical defense of parliamentary democracy, demanding a vote of no confidence for undermining the parliament. The government is also accused of failing to grasp the big picture and of wasteful spending (e.g., the closure of the Paikuse school).
09.2024
12 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the government's decisions regarding regional security and illogical budget spending (specifically, the closure of Paikuse College). He/She also criticizes the government’s poor overall vision for energy planning and the inefficiency of regional policy in Southeast Estonia. He/She warns that certain draft legislation (such as the acceleration of renewable energy or the environmental charge) could provoke defiance and irritation within society, drawing attention to the procedural and social consequences.
07.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy, considering it unjustifiable and detrimental to competitiveness. They criticize the coalition's decisions (e.g., scrapping the sweetened drinks tax) and demand explanations regarding the rationale behind these political choices. Additionally, they are subjecting the minister to ideological vetting concerning citizenship policy and their previous involvement regarding the Bronze Soldier monument.
06.2024
7 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the government and its tax policy, which is considered unfair and regionally unbalanced. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the blanket nature of the taxes and bureaucratic obstacles (e.g., in forestry). The speaker calls the government's actions "political foolishness" and "essentially derisive," ruling out support for the bills currently under discussion.
05.2024
5 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the government and ministries (especially the Ministry of Climate), citing excessive bureaucracy and internal conflict (e.g., the differing directions of the environmental protection and energy departments). He/She criticizes policies that are either ineffective (like the sugar tax) or illogical (such as ignoring planning regulations), highlighting procedural uncertainty and a lack of consistency.
04.2024
9 Speeches
The primary conflict is with the government over the car tax and regulations that burden rural life, with the policy itself being criticized as irresponsible. Criticism is also directed at bureaucracy and judicial interference in planning, which creates confusion. The stance on the car tax is uncompromising, with calls for the president not to proclaim the bill as law.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the executive branch (the Prime Minister) regarding the rule of law crisis, stressing the necessity of preventing political interference in the administration of justice. The criticism is procedural and focuses on demanding a clarification of the situation, citing the concerns of the public and the bar association.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The main opponent is the government coalition, which is criticized for inconsistencies in budget management (finding money internally versus abolishing taxes) and for its socially detrimental tax policy (the motor vehicle tax). Europe is also criticized for its passivity and remaining in its comfort zone when it comes to imposing sanctions against China and Russia. The criticism is primarily policy- and performance-based.
01.2024
14 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the governing coalition and the ministers, citing the absence of an economic recovery plan and inadequate investment in the power grid. The critic also takes issue with the actions of the Economic Affairs Committee, which failed to thoroughly examine the substance of the draft bill concerning national defense properties. The criticism is primarily policy-driven and procedural, highlighting discrepancies with the legislature's original intent.