By Months: Evelin Poolamets
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
2 Speeches
The primary confrontation is directed against an unnamed minister, who is being heavily criticized for inappropriate conduct and insulting Helle-Moonika Helm. The criticism is both intense and procedural, demanding the minister's immediate removal from the podium.
09.2025
39 Speeches
The main opponents are the liberal majority and the government, who are accused of being detached from reality, bloating the bureaucracy, and hiding the truth (e.g., the issue of the Rail Baltic investigative committee). The criticism is intense, focusing on political shortcomings (the CO2 tax, Rail Baltic) and procedural deficiencies (the lack of documents in the committee). The Minister of Social Affairs is particularly sharply criticized for making claims that contradict science and for the selective use of WHO authority.
06.2025
35 Speeches
The main opponent is the Reform Party government, which is accused of implementing the green transition at the expense of the people and serving the interests of developers. Strong criticism is also directed at the Ministry of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office for ignoring responsibility in the Pihlakodu case, calling it a moral failure. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, accusing the agencies of denying reality and evading responsibility.
05.2025
46 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the government, who are accused of serving ideology instead of the people’s interests and lying about taxes. The criticism is strongly political and value-based, accusing opponents of serving the interests of a narrow business clique and Eurocrats (the "green profiteers"). There is no willingness to compromise; they call for the rejection of draft legislation and accuse the government of increasing bureaucracy.
04.2025
30 Speeches
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the Reform Party government, criticizing both its policies (quotas, car tax) and its procedural failures (laws rushed through, lack of impact assessments). They accuse the government of prioritizing ideology over the economy and undermining women's rights through the experiment with gender identities. The criticism is intense, suggesting that the government's actions may be driven by "greed, stupidity, private interests, or money laundering."
03.2025
49 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed squarely at the Reform Party and Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who stands accused of mismanagement, evading responsibility, and favoring corrupt schemes. The criticism is intense, spanning from policy issues (tax hikes, the green transition) to ethical and personal accusations (negligence and favoring one's own cronies). The speaker suspects that the bankruptcy of Nordica and the renewable energy subsidy schemes were deliberate actions intended to squander taxpayer money.
02.2025
13 Speeches
The primary targets of opposition are the government and its members, who face criticism for both economic incompetence and ethical failings (such as sexism and insulting women). Strong opposition is also aimed at international wind energy developers, who stand accused of extortion, operating as shell companies, and representing a small business clique. The criticism is intense and personal, effectively calling the government's moral compass into question.
01.2025
19 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the government, specifically the Reform Party ministers, whose policies (energy, budget cuts) are viewed as unstable and unjust. Beyond the policy-based critiques, the politician also raises a personal/procedural issue regarding the ministers' arrogant and condescending behavior toward female parliamentarians.
12.2024
23 Speeches
Strong opposition to the government, especially the Reform Party-led coalition, criticizing their inaction on demographic issues and their ideological direction. The criticism targets both the substance of the policies (e.g., compromising children's safety) and the procedures (rushing legislation, inadequate impact assessments). The government is accused of prioritizing bureaucracy over child protection and imposing left-liberal values on businesses.
11.2024
20 Speeches
The main opponents are the coalition parties, who are criticized both on value-based grounds (the spread of narcotics) and procedural grounds (the lack of transparency regarding phosphorite research, and the concentration of power within the Reform Party's sphere of influence). The criticism is intense, raising suspicions of incompetence and a lack of trust among coalition partners behind the government's decisions. The inadequate preparation of draft legislation (such as the foreigner’s passport and the tax burden) is also a point of criticism.
10.2024
36 Speeches
The main opponent is the ruling coalition, particularly the Reform Party, which is being accused of a lack of interest in children's welfare and addressing the demographic crisis. The criticism is both political (cutting family benefits, bureaucracy) and personal, accusing the government of fostering a negative attitude towards having children. The government is also accused of prioritizing businesses (clients) over the survival of the Estonian nation.
09.2024
25 Speeches
The primary targets are the Kristen Michal/Kaja Kallas government and its ministers (Kristina Kallas, Signe Riisalo), who face fierce criticism over their failures in family and education policy. The critique is intense, leveling accusations of a lack of vision, complacency, and abuse of power (the Lihula pillar incident). The government's decision to slash family benefits is viewed as particularly cynical and anti-family.
07.2024
8 Speeches
The main adversaries are the Reform Party and its leaders, who face criticism both for their political decisions (tax hikes, budget crisis) and their personal competence (ministers' inability to manage the economy). The opposition's stance is intense, accusing the government of failing to grasp basic economic principles and diminishing the nation's wealth.
06.2024
4 Speeches
The main opponents are the minister facing a vote of no confidence and the governing coalition, including Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. The criticism is intense, focusing on corruption, unethical lobbying (Bolt, Ossinovski), and political pressure (the Prime Minister's threats of dismissal). The attacks are aimed both at political conduct and personal integrity.
05.2024
11 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed against the government and its ministers, sharply criticizing the actions of the Minister of Education (failure to prevent the strike) and the Prime Minister's behavior towards teachers. The criticism is intense and targets both the government's failures and procedural matters (avoiding a vote of confidence). Furthermore, the positions of the Social Democrats regarding democracy and electoral rights are being called into question.
04.2024
32 Speeches
The primary targets of opposition are the government and its ministers, who face criticism both for their political decisions (such as the car tax and family benefits) and for ethical and procedural failings. Especially intense criticism has been leveled against one minister concerning the procurement of field hospitals (a conflict of interest) and for reducing the quality of victim assistance services. There is no apparent willingness to compromise; instead, the focus is placed on systemic flaws and a lack of transparency (e.g., e-voting).
03.2024
31 Speeches
The strong opposition targets the government and the coalition parties (Reform Party, Eesti 200, SDE), criticizing their economic policy and new taxes. The criticism is both political (the detrimental nature of the car tax) and personal/procedural (Kaja Kallas’s inaction regarding sanctions, and the question surrounding Ossinovski’s financing). The speaker proposes rejecting the draft amendment to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The main opponents are the government and specific ministers (e.g., Lauri Läänemets), who are being criticized for inaction and breaking promises (such as taxing banks). The criticism is based on both policy and ethics, accusing the state of ignoring security threats and questioning the political balance of ERR (Estonian Public Broadcasting).
01.2024
23 Speeches
The main opponent is the government (including Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo), which is criticized for procedural violations (the lack of a preliminary draft intent) and for pushing through value-based issues using strong-arm tactics. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of serving hidden business interests (the Water Act and "Stark Logistics businesses"). The opposition culminates in a proposal to reject the draft Water Act.