By Months: Heljo Pikhof
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
10.2025
4 Speeches
The primary target is the government and the Minister of the Interior, who are facing fierce criticism over the prison rental business scheme. The criticism is both political and procedural, accusing the government of weakening internal security and ignoring warnings from key experts (the Police and Border Guard Board, the Internal Security Service, and the Prosecutor General). The intensity of the attacks is high, accusing the government of deliberate manipulation and failing to grasp the potential benefits.
09.2025
28 Speeches
The main criticism is directed at the government and its ministers, accusing them of inaction (regarding the Arms Act) and incompetence (the government representative was unable to answer questions in the committee). The opposition is particularly sharp against the Justice Minister's claim that bringing Swedish prisoners to Estonia will increase security in Southern Estonia, labeling it an embarrassing weakening of internal security. Criticism is aimed at both policy (Tartu Prison) and procedures (the government's failure to provide an official opinion on the studies).
06.2025
36 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and government ministers, who face sharp criticism for both procedural errors (such as scheduling parliamentary sessions for midnight) and political hypocrisy (failing to deliver on election promises). The criticism is intense, ranging from accusations of lying and incompetence to outright demands for a minister's resignation. Attempts to silence the opposition are viewed as regrettable.
05.2025
7 Speeches
The main opponent is the government and its ministers, especially the Reform Party's social policy and environmental governance. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the Reform Party's idea of "pension for a nursing home spot" and the government's plan to lower the felling age. The opposition is intense, accusing the government of having a definite aim to turn 70% of forests into tree plantations and shift the burden of nature conservation onto the shoulders of landowners.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The direct opposition is not being criticized, but rather, reference is made to previous resistance or the inability to adopt the bill sooner, given that the issue has been on the agenda repeatedly. The criticism is aimed more at the procedural inertia that has prevented the passage of legislation beneficial to the public.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The primary targets are the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense. The criticism is aimed both at political instability (due to contradictory statements) and procedural failures (specifically, delays in procurement). These attacks are intense and call into question the government’s reliability regarding national defense issues.
02.2025
10 Speeches
Criticism is directed at the fragmentation and insufficient funding of national science and innovation governance, which has remained vague and arbitrary. Concern is also expressed regarding the excessive state intervention and growth of bureaucracy, which could restrict the academic freedom of research institutions. Regarding social media, there is opposition to a complete ban, with a preference for improving awareness instead.
01.2025
1 Speeches
There is not enough data.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the parliament's procedures and the Speaker, accusing the latter of unequal treatment, particularly towards women, and requesting that women not be treated differently. The politician sarcastically critiques the opposing side's ability to hear and their capacity to distinguish a procedural matter from unrelated subjects. The criticism is both procedural and personal/gender-based.
11.2024
19 Speeches
The speaker strongly opposes the initiators of the constitutional amendment, criticizing their draft legislation for insufficient analysis (specifically, the absence of impact assessments and security risks) and for restricting the scope of shared values. Furthermore, the speaker delivers sharp personal criticism concerning the opponent's previous position on abortion, deeming it unjust toward women. The critique is thus both procedural and value-based.
09.2024
2 Speeches
Insufficient data.
06.2024
9 Speeches
Pikhof does not offer direct criticism; instead, he operates as a neutral rapporteur, relaying the various viewpoints and critiques presented within the committee (for instance, Helle-Moonika Helme's criticism concerning the approach taken by government representatives). His focus is on obtaining clarification and achieving consensus.
05.2024
6 Speeches
Although no direct opposing party is criticized, indirect criticism is leveled at the Government of the Republic and the City of Tallinn for failing to find an appropriate solution to the space issues facing the Estonia [institution/theater]. Furthermore, the wording of the draft basic education law is disputed because it limits special pedagogical assessment in kindergartens to being solely needs-based. Finally, the minister is asked to provide clarification regarding the readiness for the transition to Estonian-language education.
04.2024
11 Speeches
Fierce opposition has been leveled against the government’s integration policy concerning Ukrainian children, which critics deem ineffective and inhumane. Opponents argue that EKRE’s proposal promotes segregation, opens a "Pandora’s Box" for other ethnic groups, and impedes the transition to Estonian-language education. Furthermore, the EKRE faction is criticized for obstructing parliamentary proceedings through the submission of numerous amendments.
03.2024
2 Speeches
No opposition is voiced, nor is any specific opposing party criticized. The issue is framed as a long-term systemic deficiency regarding the social guarantees for freelance creative professionals, which is now being rectified.
02.2024
12 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the previous speaker, who clearly hasn't grasped the point of the draft bill, suggesting a substantive misunderstanding rather than a personal attack. When presenting the voting results for the rejection of the ERR Act draft bill, he specifically names those who voted against (Helle-Moonika Helme and Mart Helme), clearly highlighting the political disagreement.
01.2024
9 Speeches
Regarding education issues, criticism is leveled against the system that has allowed the education gap to deepen and the value of the teaching profession to decline, as well as the government’s inability to use funds effectively. During the debate on the Language Act, the speaker neutrally notes that the Ministry of Education and Research does not support the submitted bill due to its disproportionality. No direct personal criticism is presented.