By Months: Heljo Pikhof
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
5 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed at the minister and the government, who are criticized for concealing information and manipulating the Riigikogu (Parliament). The criticism focuses on procedural deficiencies (the absence of threat assessments and analysis) and ambiguous contract interpretation. No willingness to compromise is evident; instead, there is a demand for full disclosure and strict adherence to procedural rules.
10.2025
8 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
30 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
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