By Plenary Sessions: Siim Pohlak
Total Sessions: 79
Fully Profiled: 79
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly anti-government, focusing on the government’s performance and the widespread lack of trust among the Estonian people. The most salient issue is the failure of crisis communication and the failure to keep the public and Parliament informed regarding recent events. The criticism is robust and is framed as both performance-based and values-based (honesty) criticism.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
A strong oppositional stance is directed against the government’s tax policy and economic management, particularly concerning the introduction of the car tax and the failure to tax banks’ extraordinary profits. The speaker underscores the tax chaos and unjust policies created by the government, which are driving Estonia to the top of the economic recession rankings. The political framework is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the necessity of stability in the economic environment and tax certainty.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position centers on concerns regarding the vulnerability of cultural organizers and events (e.g., Viljandi Folk) should the current situation persist. The speaker stresses the urgent necessity of implementing policy improvements—or "corrections"—to prevent the cultural sector from taking a significant "hit." This stance is strongly focused on enhancing the effectiveness of existing policy.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The core issue revolves around reversing tax hikes and easing inflation, highlighting the failed and short-sighted economic policies of the current government (Reform Party, Estonia 200, Social Democrats). This position is firmly rooted in values and results, leveling accusations of injustice against the government for disproportionately burdening the poor. Furthermore, there is an urgent demand for snap elections and greater direct democracy, given the government's low approval ratings.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is strongly anti-globalism and against open borders, stressing the need to combat mass immigration. The speaker criticizes the government's economic policy as failed experiments that fail to address the actual problems. The overall stance is value-based and fiercely oppositional.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is firmly opposed to the introduction of gender quotas on corporate boards, criticizing the measure as a "heavy-handed imposition" and a forced process. The priority is placed on competence and expertise, rather than gender-based recruitment. The policy framework is value-driven, underscoring the importance of organic processes and individual choice.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on criticizing fuel excise duties and highlighting the government's (the Reform Party's) failure to uphold previous commitments regarding road maintenance funding. The speaker strongly advocates for reducing excise duties to zero in order to stimulate business and drop the fuel price below one euro. This stance is forcefully presented, concentrating on both political accountability and a specific policy solution.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the economic policies of the government (the Reform Party and Eesti 200), focusing specifically on high prices and tax hikes. The speaker stresses the necessity of addressing competition issues and market concentration, which ultimately harms consumers. The framework is results-oriented, criticizing the government's failure to improve the situation.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly critical of the consequences of the Green Transition, emphasizing economic instability and the emergence of energy poverty in Estonia. The speaker forcefully opposes the construction of wind farms against the will of local communities, viewing it as a forced imposition. The position is focused on arguments concerning policy effectiveness (energy poverty) and value-based considerations (local opposition).
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is centered on opposition to e-voting, which is viewed as a direct and indirect security threat to Estonia. The speaker urgently and immediately demands the elimination of this security risk, stressing that the system has forfeited public trust and transparency. This position is strongly value-based, concentrating on national security and the credibility of the electoral process.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is currently on the issue of VAT on foodstuffs, which raises a critical question about the government coalition's ability to find constructive solutions. This stance is aimed at evaluating the coalition's performance, highlighting the lack of solutions and calling for positive constructiveness. This constitutes performance-driven criticism.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance regarding the government’s (Reform Party’s) energy policy, accusing it of lacking an independent direction and blindly following Brussels’ directives. This position is strongly policy- and results-based, demanding the guarantee of energy security and the prioritization of the interests of the Estonian people and businesses. He advocates directing investments into oil shale, better technologies, and geothermal research.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The most crucial topic is the support of large families and social justice, which is viewed as a prerequisite for the defense capability of the state and the nation. The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance toward government policies, especially regarding the car tax and high electricity bills, which have severely impacted large families. The political position is deeply value-driven and highly critical of the government's actions.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker strongly opposes the current energy strategy, which focuses on subsidizing unstable wind energy (2.5–3 billion euros). He advocates for a political shift toward dispatchable capacities, the modernization of oil shale energy, and decentralized combined heat and power plants. This stance is heavily results-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of constant and stable electricity supply.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is currently directed at questioning the consistency of the Reform Party’s past and present Russia policy (specifically, visa freedom). Additionally, the speaker expresses strong opposition to social quotas in company management bodies, fearing that these will replace competence with identity-based staffing. These views are strongly value-based, emphasizing the priority of competence.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly anti-government, centering its criticism on economic policy and immigration. The speaker demands that Estonia's immigration quota be reduced to zero and considers the price of energy to be the central issue for the economy, making its resolution a priority. These positions are presented with strong conviction and are aimed at criticizing the inefficiency of the government's actions.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker heavily emphasizes the issue of the fertility rate in Estonia, treating it as a critical, statistics-based problem. The political position is results-oriented, calling into question the government's inaction and demanding the study and implementation of models from successful foreign countries (Hungary). The stance is strongly supportive of pro-natalist policies.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on restricting suffrage solely to Estonian citizens, a measure framed as a matter of national dignity and sovereignty. This stance is strong and value-driven, emphasizing that the Estonian state was established for the preservation of the Estonian nation, language, and culture. All other options for expanding voting rights are rejected as "smoke and mirrors and the deception of Estonians."
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the failure of the government's energy policy and the resulting high electricity prices. The speaker strongly supports the motion of no confidence against the prime minister, dismissing the current policy as a poor imitation of the previous head of government's. The core issue is the inadequacy of the government's actions and planning, which has directly damaged the economy.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political focus is heavily centered on quickly bringing electricity prices under control, framing the current situation as a failure of government action. The speaker forcefully rejects the government's plan centered on wind energy, deeming it both costly (2.5–2.6 billion) and an inadequate solution. The political framework is clearly outcome-oriented, demanding a "real plan" from the government to ensure the viability of Estonian people and businesses.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political focus is currently directed at controlling state expenditures and ensuring the efficiency of the support system for recipients of temporary protection. The speaker expresses concern that public funds are being spent on aiding refugees, while the control mechanisms may be insufficient, potentially allowing benefits to be withdrawn while recipients are staying abroad. This position is rooted in performance and accountability, demanding that the government provide clear explanations regarding the control mechanisms.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional to the Reform Party-led government, which is labeled as incompetent and the "government of simpletons." The main issues are the unfair car tax and the government's inability to control state expenditures, which has led to damage to the economy and an extremely large budget deficit. The policy is aimed at increasing prosperity through tax cuts, contrasting with the government's poverty-inducing direction. The framework is strongly results-oriented and values-based, emphasizing the government's short-sightedness and foolishness.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political focus centers on sharp criticism of the cost of living and tax hikes (especially VAT), stressing that these measures have made groceries and essential goods unreasonably expensive. The political position strongly advocates for lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to 5%, laying the blame for the current situation squarely on both the current and previous governments. This stance is heavily oriented toward results and specific policy, demanding concrete solutions and positive developments from the government.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political focus is on energy security and stable electricity prices, stressing the need to shield the public from undue risks. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's decision to schedule the desynchronization of the power grid during the high-consumption winter months, calling it an act contrary to common sense. The position taken is strongly results-oriented, demanding concrete answers from the government and a readiness for immediate intervention.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the energy crisis and the resulting economic downturn, which is widely attributed to the Reform Party's inadequate response. The speaker strongly advocates for maintaining and promoting domestic oil shale energy to guarantee energy security, while simultaneously opposing the government's short-sighted renewable energy policy and tax hikes. The overall political framework is primarily geared toward criticizing the inefficiency and incompetence of the government's actions.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance expresses strong opposition to the state's plans to build large wind farms in the immediate vicinity of settlements, emphasizing the concerns of local residents and their right to halt the process. The speaker calls into question the state's planning decisions that prioritize placing wind turbines close to residential areas, with the focus being on the efficacy of the policy and the protection of the living environment.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government's budget and economic policy, which are considered short-sighted and detrimental to the livelihood of the majority of the population. The speaker sharply criticizes the entrenchment of tax increases, the continuation of Rail Baltic, and the economy-damaging climate transition. This position is strongly results-oriented, emphasizing that most people are currently facing significantly greater hardship than they were before.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political platform is vehemently opposed to the government's tax increases (the so-called security tax), labeling it a scam and an act of revenge by the Reform Party. The primary focus is on the failure of the government's economic policy and the way it is taxing the population into poverty, demanding the formation of a national and pro-people government. The overall stance is highly confrontational and rests on the government's poor economic performance.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is currently on amendments to the Child Protection Act, particularly regarding employment restrictions for individuals convicted of sexual offenses against children. The speaker is strongly opposed to the draft legislation that replaces the word "ban" with the word "restriction," arguing that this change would allow pedophiles to return to institutions dealing with children. This stance is clearly value-based and centered on child safety, and it accuses the Reform Party of initiating a dangerous process.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on opposing climate panic and the regulations associated with it, demanding significantly more common sense in handling the issue. This stance is strongly oppositional, emphasizing that the climate has always changed and extreme weather is nothing unprecedented. The policy is framed on a values-based foundation, criticizing fear-mongering and the selective extraction of facts from their context.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The most striking issue is the right to vote, which is strongly framed as a matter of national dignity. The political position is value-based and firm, demanding that voting rights be restricted only to Estonian citizens. The solution proposed by the government is deemed uncertain, a "half-soft option," and a bending of the backbone. This stance is strongly opposed to the policies of the governing coalition.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly anti-government, focusing on the cost and inefficiency of administrative reforms (the reorganization of ministries). The most urgent problems highlighted are the economy, livelihoods, and energy issues, which should be addressed before any reorganization of the bureaucracy. Another strong point is the necessity of a strict immigration policy to prevent ghettoization, which is framed as value-based and results-oriented criticism, citing the example of Western Europe.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward assessing the economic implications of the draft legislation, particularly regarding the addition of public holidays. The speaker introduces two conflicting economic theories (negative impact versus growth in domestic consumption) and asks the presenter to clarify their stance. The position is primarily policy-driven and analytical, seeking the economic rationale underpinning the bill.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker vehemently opposes the continuation of the Rail Baltic project, viewing it as a failure that is being artificially sustained solely to ensure private profit. He also stresses the importance of efficient working procedures within the Riigikogu (Parliament), supporting the use of e-solutions for calling committee meetings, especially in emergency situations. The political framework is primarily outcome-oriented, focusing heavily on government failures and procedural obstruction.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The most prominent issue is the strong opposition to the car tax, which is being demanded to be repealed because it is unfair, ineffective, and damaging to the economy. The political stance is aimed directly against the government's tax policy, stressing that taxation is already excessive and that this is the next drop in the overflowing tax cup. The viewpoint is strongly value-based and results-oriented, emphasizing the tax's negative impact on the financial well-being of ordinary people and on the business environment. The speaker represents the position of the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE).
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position focuses strongly on enhancing border defense and migration control, referencing European trends (control of internal borders and strengthening of external borders). The speaker emphasizes the alarming situation where Estonia lacks an overview of the movement of migrant masses, demanding concrete measures to strengthen control along the borders with Latvia and Finland. The position is results-oriented, focusing on ensuring national security.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government and results-oriented. The most striking issues are economic policy (tax hikes) and the government's actions, which are treated as an abuse of power (the confiscation of the Lihula monument). The speaker accuses the government (the Reform Party) of the poor state of the economy and ignoring the warnings issued by entrepreneurs.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position strongly favors state intervention in the financial sector, supporting an extraordinary bank tax based on Lithuania's successful example. The speaker criticizes the government's (Reform Party) contradictory approach to regulations: they believe in their ability to save the climate through legislation, yet simultaneously deny any capacity to influence the economic environment or electricity prices. These standpoints are heavily policy- and results-driven, emphasizing positive outcomes achieved in foreign nations.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's cascade of tax hikes, which are viewed as devastating to the economy and detrimental to the business environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the failure of fiscal policy, accusing the Reform Party of the billion-euro deficit incurred during Kaja Kallas's government. The primary demands include transparency regarding the impact assessments of the tax increases and the utilization of alternative financing methods for national defense. The political framework is primarily based on criticism of the government's actions and performance.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is fiercely oppositional and results-oriented, centered on the failure of the current government’s (Reform Party, Social Democrats, Estonia 200) economic policy and the unjust "tax hike budget." The speaker sharply criticizes the prevailing economic uncertainty, the drop in purchasing power, and the rising risk of corruption, demanding concrete proof from the government that living standards are actually improving. The ultimate objective is the rejection of the budget, arguing that it will drive the Estonian economy into an even more precarious state.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government bill concerning the employment in childcare facilities of individuals whose criminal records have been expunged. The criticism targets the absurdity and outrageousness of the government's actions, predicting a widespread public backlash. The opposition to the bill is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the moral and societal danger.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance toward the government's economic policy, highlighting the need for a quarter of the population to take out loans just to cover their daily expenses. He/She stresses the necessity of supporting birth rate growth and criticizes the Reform Party’s policies as "neo-communist." The focus is primarily on criticizing the government's failed actions and lack of effectiveness.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political stance heavily emphasizes national security, directly questioning the capabilities to identify and respond to unexpected objects (drones). Another key issue is social policy and immigration, where concerns are voiced regarding the negative repercussions of excessively generous social benefits provided to individuals originating from third countries. In shaping policy, emphasis is placed on avoiding risks at both the security and social system levels.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The political position centers on strong opposition to the government’s economic and tax policies, which are viewed as the forced continuation of Kaja Kallas’s failed agenda. Key issues include preventing an economic crash and ensuring adequate funding for national defense, while simultaneously accusing the government of failing to secure the necessary finances. These positions are presented forcefully, highlighting the negative repercussions of the government’s actions and the fact that economic indicators have plummeted to the bottom rank in Europe.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political focus is directed at the internal dynamics and the issues of pressure being exerted among government members and within the Reform Party faction. The speaker emphasizes the need to determine whether the statements made by the individual presenting the information have caused problems within government circles. This stance is value-based, centering on political integrity and the avoidance of labeling.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance centers on categorical opposition to the proposed car tax and any new tax hikes, which are deemed unfair and detrimental to the ability of Estonian people to cope financially. The government's actions are criticized as reckless speeding downhill, with emphasis placed on the fact that the Reform Party itself manufactured the budget crisis purely to win the elections. The political framework is strongly results-oriented and values-driven, focusing on economic fairness and competitiveness.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on highlighting the unfairness of tax policy, contrasting the untaxed extraordinary profits of major banks with the additional taxes imposed by the government on private individuals (VAT, vehicle tax). The speaker's stance is strongly opposed to the government's policy, which, in their estimation, will lead to economic recession and the impoverishment of the Estonian people. This position is deeply value-driven, emphasizing fairness in a situation where private individuals have already contributed to the banks' record profits.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional to the fiscal policy of the governing coalition, particularly regarding the budget deficit created by the Reform Party and the tax hikes (including the car tax) implemented to plug the gap. The speaker emphasizes that the government has prioritized the green transition and LGBT issues, while neglecting the Estonian economy, national capital, and rural life. This stance is forcefully presented and focuses on the negative impact of the government's actions on the economy and people's livelihoods.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the failure of the government's economic policy and the crisis facing small businesses. The speaker criticizes the Prime Minister's actions for creating a "nervous, hysterical atmosphere" that stifles economic growth. He also strongly opposes the censorship law, viewing it as a threat to free speech. These positions are primarily directed at criticizing the government's actions and effectiveness.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker firmly advocates for state control and ownership of strategic assets (including nuclear power plants and mineral resources), stressing its fundamental importance for the nation's energy independence. The political position is directed against the government's rapid tax hikes, while simultaneously supporting food security and domestic production. These standpoints are strongly value-based, focusing on protecting the interests of the state and the people over those of large corporations.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the existing e-voting system, which is deemed procedurally unreliable. The speaker frames the issue of e-elections from a values-based perspective, drawing direct and critical parallels with Russian e-voting practices. The core criticism is that the argument of convenience overshadows the system's dramatic, result-altering deficiencies.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly critical of the government’s tax policy, specifically opposing the sweeping tax hikes and the abolition of the income tax step, which are considered unacceptable. Another crucial topic is international security, where we demand vigorous action to counter the threat of Islamic terrorism and ensure the expulsion of individuals with questionable backgrounds from Europe.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most notable stance is the strong procedural activity demonstrated in the Riigikogu chamber, repeatedly demanding that votes be held. Regarding substantive issues, the speaker clearly supports the continuation of the Estonian consulates in San Francisco and New York, stressing the necessity of backing this proposal with a formal vote. These positions are primarily procedural and politically motivated, representing the interests of the EKRE parliamentary group.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially given the current economic situation. All new taxes (the sugar tax, car tax, and mobile tax) are viewed as part of the government’s "craving for a soft dictatorship." The political framework is value-based, emphasizing a preference for free choice and positive promotion over prohibitions and taxation.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is strongly against the government's tax increases and spending policy, emphasizing the economic recession and the brutal exploitation of the people ("it is milking the Estonian people today like its own cow"). The main topics are the raising of state fees, climate policy, and state budget priorities. The focus is on the government's poor economic performance and unjust decisions, demanding the rejection of Draft Law 417.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy, particularly the increase in fuel excise duty and the motor vehicle tax. The speaker sharply criticizes the fact that car owners are being asked for more money while the funding allocated for road repairs is simultaneously decreasing, which points to the government's poor performance. The criticism is primarily focused on performance and policy, demanding concrete positive outcomes from the engagement process.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the lack of credibility and transparency in e-voting, which is viewed as a threat to Estonian democracy. The proposed bills are dismissed as mere cosmetic changes that fail to address the underlying issues. Furthermore, the position is deeply value-based, stressing the critical importance of public trust in the electoral system. The speaker demands the immediate cessation of e-elections, citing the absence of a societal consensus and the distrust expressed by 40% of the population.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily aimed at defending national sovereignty within the cultural sphere, a defense considered equal in importance to military protection. This stance is value-based, stressing the necessity of protecting national-language culture from the pressure exerted by major powers and mass culture. The speaker is challenging the government (specifically the minister) on the absence of concrete action plans for the protection of culture and language.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political focus is on covering the state budget deficit and avoiding the introduction of new taxes. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the planned abolition of the tax hump, deeming it too great an expense given the 400–500 million euro budget shortfall. This stance is aimed at maintaining fiscal discipline and protecting the average wage earner.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on respecting sovereignty and exercising foreign policy tact. The speaker strongly criticizes the statements made by members of the Estonian government and associated individuals, which have offered negative assessments regarding Hungary's internal affairs. This position is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of a sensible and respectful policy toward sovereign nations.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing primarily on abolishing the Riigikogu’s expense allowances and addressing the credibility of e-voting. The abolition of these allowances is strongly supported, citing the need for fairness and improving Parliament’s reputation. The government’s economic policy is criticized as incompetent, having led the country into Europe’s deepest economic crisis.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly focused on supporting cancer patients, proposing to reduce the VAT on cancer medicines to 5% and establish an additional support measure to enhance the accessibility of these drugs. This position is driven by a social necessity, given that the current solidarity-based healthcare system does not cover all essential medications. This represents a policy- and value-driven approach, underscoring the need for governmental attention.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political position is vehemently opposed to the government's (Reform Party's) tax policy, which critics have dubbed the "tax experiment" and the "tax spree." The primary demand is the reduction of VAT on food and medicines to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis. This is contrasted with the government's decision to abolish the tax bracket that favored the wealthy. The overall stance is strongly rooted in values and outcomes, highlighting inequality and the suffering experienced by the populace.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The political position is strongly critical of the current model of "liberal democracy" in Estonia, which it labels as a "post-serfdom democracy." The primary emphasis is placed on increasing direct democracy through referendums, arguing that the current system excludes the public from governance. This stance is values-driven, focusing specifically on the lack of citizen engagement.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's proposed car tax bill, focusing on its social impact, particularly on large families. The speaker calls into question the thoroughness of the government's analysis, demanding specific budgetary data regarding the cost of potential tax exemptions. The focus remains on the policy's effectiveness and value-based social justice.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional toward the government's actions, particularly in education policy, where the "retreat policy" that facilitates the closure of the third school stage is criticized. The speaker views the government's actions as an avoidance of responsibility and "passing the buck" between the state and local municipalities. Furthermore, he expresses deep skepticism regarding the climate crisis, viewing it as a historically recurring panic that only results in tax increases.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is fiercely opposed to the government's economic and tax policies, accusing the administration of prioritizing the interests of banks and big capital at the expense of ordinary Estonian people and small businesses. The political stance is deeply rooted in values, stressing the need for fairness in tax distribution and criticizing the government for ignoring the will of the people. The main themes addressed are the unfairness of the tax burden and the economic recession.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political position centers on strong opposition to local corruption and the unethical sale of municipal property at ridiculously low prices. The approach is results-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of solving recurring corrupt patterns in local politics, where the same faces continually form new electoral alliances. The speaker supports legislative measures designed to curb such behavior.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position centers on prioritizing domestic needs over foreign aid, specifically criticizing the channeling of funds to Sub-Saharan Africa while domestic savings and loan associations are left without assistance. The speaker is a strong proponent of reducing the VAT on foodstuffs, deeming the current 22% rate extremely unfair given the purchasing power of the Estonian populace. This stance is deeply value-based, emphasizing economic justice.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most prominent issue is the strong, value-based opposition to the motor vehicle tax, which is deemed an unfair and illogical double tax. The political stance is intensely oppositional, focusing on the government’s (Reform Party) poor budget management and the excessive taxation of the populace. Also crucial is the defense of parliamentary procedures against the government's "steamroller" tactics.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political platform centers on strong opposition to taxing individuals (the car tax) and the privatization of nationally critical infrastructure (Elektrilevi). The speaker stresses the principle of fairness, pitting the people of Estonia against foreign big capital. He criticizes the government’s decisions, which he believes prioritize banks and large corporations at the expense of ordinary citizens. The political framework is deeply value-driven, emphasizing social justice in the distribution of the tax burden.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus centers on economic justice and stimulating the national economy, which has been contracting for the eighth consecutive quarter. The speaker strongly advocates for imposing an additional supplementary tax on banks to channel profits back into the Estonian economy and prevent tax increases for the public. The government's actions are viewed as unjust, hostile to the people, and a failure during the economic crisis, primarily because they are protecting the windfall profits of major banks.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus is on protecting the position of the Estonian language in the service sector, linking this directly to the issue of migration. The speaker is strongly critical of the current situation where it is impossible to conduct business in Estonian in the capital city, and demands specific, results-oriented measures from the Government to resolve the situation.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance centers on robust support for lowering excise duties, particularly concerning fuel excise duty and the excise duty on light heating oil. This position is heavily grounded in policy and legislation, highlighting specific amendments to sections and figures (e.g., replacing the figure 563 with 359). The political framework is clearly directed toward modifying the overall tax burden.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, sharply criticizing the new taxes and tax hikes (including the car tax and 16–18 new taxes) which, in their estimation, are cooling down the economy and fueling inflation. They also criticize large-scale projects, such as Rail Baltic, due to the discrepancy between the project’s initial vision and its actual implementation (a single rail track), demanding that the project be brought back before the Riigikogu. The political position is strongly performance-based, focusing on the fairness of the tax system and the proactive management of state finances.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is sharply critical of the government’s scaling back of the school network, viewing it as a bleak prospect masked by euphemisms. It is stressed that the development of the education system must be linked to long-term regional policy measures to encourage a more balanced distribution of the population. This position seeks policy improvement, demanding active state intervention to reverse demographic trends by 2035.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is divided between the transparency of state operations and economic policy. Economic policy shows a clear direction toward lowering taxes, relying on the principle that the state cannot tax itself into prosperity. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to ensure procedural accountability and prevent the confusion in public services that results from negligence.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The most important issue is the lack of oversight by the prosecutor's office, which is considered disgraceful and unjust. The political stance is strongly critical of the current legal system, where the legal procedure itself becomes a punishment for the individual. Emphasis is placed on the need to solve the problem concerning excessive surveillance activities and lengthy court proceedings.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political stance is strongly value-based and oppositional, focusing on the preservation of national identity, the demographic crisis, and the fiscal responsibility of state finances. The speaker demands concrete policy steps from the government to protect the national consciousness of Estonian children and criticizes the Reform Party-led governments for failures in family policy and the lack of cost control regarding Rail Baltic. The political framework is strongly results-oriented, raising the question of who the country is being built for if the birth rate is declining.