By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets
Total Sessions: 115
Fully Profiled: 115
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The most important topic is the demographic crisis and the ineffectiveness of family policy. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's actions, emphasizing that despite the distribution of subsidies, there are no results, and the birth rate is declining. The political framework is clearly results-based and critical of the government's activities. Family policy is also treated as a factor influencing security.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance centers on the minister's conduct and maintaining parliamentary order during the Riigikogu session. The speaker adopts a sharply critical position regarding the minister's improper conduct (insulting remarks) and demands strict adherence to procedural boundaries. The position is highly procedural and performance-driven, demanding accountability for the inappropriate behavior.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is radical opposition to the current implementation of the Rail Baltic project, demanding its immediate halt and withdrawal from international agreements (an EKRE proposal). It is stressed that the project has failed, relies on "wishful thinking," and poses a threat to the state budget, prioritizing the funding of domestic priorities (teachers, doctors, and rescuers). The position is strongly critical from both a fiscal and results-oriented perspective.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position strongly emphasizes sovereignty and opposes Brussels bureaucracy, especially concerning environmental taxation. They reject the expansion of CO2 quotas to new sectors, labeling it an "ideological experiment" that harms the Estonian people and businesses. These viewpoints are strongly value-based, stressing the necessity of defending Estonian interests against the European Union's "mad experiments."
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is directed towards supporting small-scale agriculture and preserving rural life, sharply opposing the cuts to subsidies for small beekeepers. This position is value-based, emphasizing beekeeping's role as a symbol of clean nature and a foundation for security through pollination. Additionally, interest has been expressed regarding the definition of safety in assisted suicide. The political platform is strongly aimed at criticizing the government's activities.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
It strongly advocates for right-wing and conservative positions, focusing on reducing the tax burden (lowering income tax to 20%) and limiting state intervention in the economy. Key issues include the demographic crisis, stricter citizenship policies, and energy policy reform, particularly ending subsidies for wind energy. The political framework is value-based, emphasizing economic freedom and core questions concerning the nation's continued existence.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance involves strong opposition to the draft legislation aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, which is viewed as a hasty action taken at the expense of the rights of the Estonian people, nature, and common sense. This stance is value-based, stressing the necessity of protecting citizens' health and living environment against the interests of developers. The speaker accuses the government of undermining the trust between the state and its citizens.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker focuses on the practical implementation of environmental regulations and their impact on business, highlighting sustainability reporting requirements. Also a crucial topic is the planning of renewable energy infrastructure (solar panels, wind turbines) and waste management. The political framework is distinctly policy-driven, emphasizing the identification of concrete plans and commitments.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the accountability of nursing homes and the abuse of the elderly (rape, beating). The speaker adopts a strong, results-oriented stance, challenging the minister's previous comparison and demanding sanctions against the company for the management's inaction. This position is strongly aimed at increasing the accountability of social welfare institutions.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is firmly rooted in prioritizing national defense and security over the green transition. The speaker criticizes the government’s energy policy as a security risk, demanding that the development of wind farms be halted in areas that compromise defense capabilities. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on economic accountability (the misuse of subsidies) and social access (referrals to the Emergency Department).
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is strong opposition to the current model for developing wind energy, particularly concerning onshore wind turbines reaching heights of 250–300 meters. The political focus is centered on protecting citizens' constitutional rights, their living environment, and their health, while simultaneously accusing the state of implementing a green transition that is both unfair and lacks a scientific basis. This position is strongly value-driven, prioritizing justice and community engagement ahead of economic interests.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The politician strongly opposes the inaction taken by the Ministry of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office in the Pihlakodu case, highlighting a systemic and moral failure. He also sharply criticizes the fragmented and opaque regulatory framework governing wind energy development, calling for national scientific standards. His political framework is strongly value-based (human dignity) and critical of institutional activity.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political platform is strongly opposed to the rising tax burden (VAT, income tax) and EU bureaucracy (sustainability reporting/ESG), which is viewed as ideological pressure. Emphasis is placed on issues related to the economic recession, social inequality (pensioners, the less affluent), and freedom of enterprise. The position is strongly confrontational and value-driven, focusing on defending the autonomy of businesses and criticizing the activities of state-owned enterprises (RMK). The politician warns of the resulting loss of the sense of fairness and the ensuing chaos caused by the tax hikes.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker strongly opposes the government's regional and foreign labor policies, prioritizing the integrity and security of the state above all else. The main themes addressed are the marginalization of Southeast Estonia and the mass importation of cheap foreign labor, which is viewed as the effective destruction of the nation-state. The political framework is strongly value-based (national identity, security) and results-oriented (criticism of the Reform Party's hypocrisy).
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly focused on ensuring gender balance and constitutional propriety, criticizing the Reform Party's policy inconsistency regarding the nomination of female candidates to high-ranking positions. The economic viewpoint is also significant, supporting an increase in the volume of oil shale electricity production in order to lower electricity prices. Criticism is aimed at both value-based governance (gender equality) and results-based governance (the constitutionality of the budget). Furthermore, the issue of ignoring the Chancellor of Justice’s observations is highlighted.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly directed against the current course of the green transition, which is considered economically unsustainable and "based on hope." At the same time, there is strong support for ensuring energy security through the use of domestic oil shale resources, emphasizing their strategic importance. The reduction of bureaucracy is also an important topic, demanded both as a goal in the coalition agreement and in specific legislative proposals. The political framework is strongly results-oriented and values-driven, criticizing the current system as "red" (meaning negative/in the red in terms of economy and logic).
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus centers on the implementation of the Name Act and its relationship with gender and identity. One speaker stressed the necessity of legal clarity when registering unconventional names, while another adopted a strong values-based position, opposing the ideological approach that decouples a name from biological sex. This robust opposition is rooted in values, aiming to protect the rule of law and social order against ideological schemes.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the protection of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of opinion. The speaker expresses concern that Estonia is moving toward a situation where freedom of speech depends on the acceptability of the views expressed, citing the Prosecutor General's statements regarding Varro Vooglaid as an example. This stance is strongly opposed to any form of state pressure that would restrict the publication of foreign policy analyses.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's green transition ideology and the related draft legislation (Bill 541) that accelerates the adoption of renewable energy. The criticism is leveled on both value-based grounds (the protection of rural life and communities) and political grounds (the restriction of local government rights). The speaker asserts that these decisions are being made in the interest of ideology and a narrow business clique, rather than in the interest of the Estonian people.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the effectiveness of regulations and the protection of consumer interests in the banking sector. The speaker is moderately critical, raising doubts about whether the legislative amendment will be able to regulate cross-border banks and bring down service fees. Concern is also highlighted regarding the increase in administrative burden, which suggests a performance-driven approach to policy.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the handling of the draft bill within the Constitutional Committee. The speaker expresses strong criticism toward the representatives of the Electoral Commission, labeling their conduct and presentation as "ignorance" and "astonishing." The position taken is strongly procedural and targets the poor performance of the official authority.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance heavily emphasizes the protection of citizens against financial fraud, particularly concerning scam calls, which have resulted in significant financial losses (40 million euros). This position is outcome-driven, criticizing the ministry's inaction and demanding serious, concrete measures. The speaker calls for extensive public awareness campaigns and the restriction of fraud based on artificial intelligence.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is strongly centered on Estonia's energy security and supply reliability, underscoring the need for domestic, dispatchable generation capacities. The speaker sharply opposes ideological green targets, which they believe undermine supply reliability, and supports keeping oil shale power plants in reserve and developing nuclear energy. This stance is value-driven and strategic, emphasizing the protection of national interests.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker questions the true purpose of the car tax, highlighting the contradiction between the stated environmental objectives and the possibility of the tax functioning as a wealth tax. The position is policy- and detail-centric, asking whether the revisions have fundamentally altered the nature of the tax. The political focus is aimed at the integrity of the policy and the achievement of its goals.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the current green transition and energy policies, demanding a temporary suspension of wind farm planning until a methodology and threshold standards for measuring infra-sound have been established. The car tax is also criticized as a measure that disproportionately burdens the poor, alongside the rushed adoption of legislation without proper impact assessments. The focus is on protecting the health and living environment of citizens, prioritizing this over industrial development.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political platform is staunchly opposed to ideological quota laws, stressing that the government is preoccupied with ideological experiments rather than stimulating the economy and alleviating the tax burden. The speaker positions himself as an advocate for economic revival and competence, delivering sharp criticism of the state of the Estonian economy (calling it the "European bottom league"). The overall stance is values-driven and highly confrontational, proposing that the draft bill be rejected.
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position centers on a critical assessment of the government’s performance in tackling cybercrime and scam calls. The speaker strongly stresses the necessity of protecting citizens from these attacks, highlighting the government's ineffectiveness in slowing down this massive wave of criminal activity. The framework itself is results-oriented, focusing squarely on the government's failure to resolve a major public issue.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses strongly on holding the coalition accountable for fulfilling its promises, particularly concerning the reduction of administrative burden and regulatory reform. The speaker challenges the government’s activities, demanding specific evidence regarding the implementation of the "one in, one out" principle. Furthermore, the speaker intensely addresses issues related to constitutional conduct and the use of political rhetoric (such as "Moscow talking points").
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The central theme is the termination of renewable energy subsidies (especially for wind power), as these are burdensome for consumers and economically unjustifiable. The speaker adopts a position of strong opposition to the current subsidy scheme, emphasizing the priority of consumer protection and national security over the green transition. The framing is heavily value-based and results-oriented, focusing on injustice, lack of transparency, and corrupt schemes. The speaker argues that the state's priorities are misaligned, favoring the profits of large investors over the security and welfare of the nation.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most striking themes are ensuring the vitality of the border region and the sharp criticism directed at the government's economic management and social policy (specifically, discrimination against women). The speaker demands that the government locate funds to support border areas and stimulate the economy. These positions are strongly antagonistic toward the government's actions, particularly those of the Reform Party, with the focus resting on the inefficiency and conduct of the administration.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses strongly on indexing the pay and ensuring fair compensation for reservists, while criticizing the government's failure to implement this. It also highlights the necessity of updating and indexing fines imposed for the cross-border movement of sanctioned goods so that they accurately reflect inflation and the actual damages incurred. The political framework is strongly results-oriented and value-driven, emphasizing justice and highlighting the inefficiency of government operations.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political discourse is heavily dominated by profound concern over the demographic crisis and the survival of the Estonian nation, which is viewed both as a constitutional mandate and an existential threat. Consistent national security policy is also stressed, particularly concerning the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens and the influence of media. Criticism is leveled against the government's inaction and lack of clear priorities in managing population policy, with demands that this issue be elevated to the same level of importance as national security and the economy.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is directed at the question of COVID-19 vaccine safety, expressing strong skepticism regarding the adverse effects of mRNA vaccines (myocarditis, pericarditis). The speaker questions the activities of state institutions (the Health Board) and presents data suggesting a possible link between vaccination and excess mortality. This position is strongly opposed to established health policy and is framed as results-based criticism of the state's actions.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The political focus is on the supply security and assurance of strategic minerals through international cooperation, especially in connection with the USA-initiated Minerals Security Partnership (MSP). Domestically, criticism is directed at the government's plans regarding phosphorite mining, demanding strict accountability concerning environmental risks and the assurance of groundwater quality. The political framework is strongly policy- and results-based, requiring explanations regarding the fulfillment of both foreign and domestic political promises.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is centered on investigating the bankruptcy of Nordica and the management failures of state-owned enterprises, emphasizing the need for political and legal accountability. The speaker strongly supports the creation of an investigative commission to clarify the illogical decline and the disappearance of taxpayer money that occurred during the Reform Party’s time in power. The position is strongly critical of the government's actions, stressing the lack of responsibility and the necessity of changing the "rehepapp-like attitude" (opportunistic self-interest) within the political culture.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's energy policy, particularly concerning the 2.6 billion euro investment in offshore wind farms. The criticism centers on the unreliability of the government's actions and the data presented, calling into question both the electricity consumption forecasts and the promised economic benefits. The focus is results-oriented, emphasizing the government's alleged "energy bluff."
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is focusing on the detailed scrutiny of draft legislation, particularly in the areas of science ethics and nature conservation (specifically, wolf hunting). The stance is cautious and inquiry-based, stressing the necessity of avoiding conflicts of interest (referring to paid services in science ethics) and ensuring that the legislative changes have a positive impact on agriculture and producers. The overall framework is heavily policy- and regulation-driven, seeking out potential deficiencies in the implementation of the proposed bills.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
This political stance centers on staunch support for reserving the franchise exclusively for Estonian citizens, particularly at the local government level. The speaker vigorously opposes any amendments that would grant voting rights to non-citizens or individuals with undetermined citizenship, justifying this opposition on the grounds of national identity, security, and state sovereignty. This position is deeply value-driven, stressing loyalty and responsibility for the nation's well-being.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is firmly opposed to the government's green energy policy, particularly concerning the regulation of wind farms and the protection of local municipalities. It is stressed that the state has created a situation where foreign developers are able to threaten local governments with massive damage claims (citing the example of Vinni municipality). This stance is strongly value-driven, focusing on the protection of the community and essential social facilities (school buildings, care homes). Furthermore, concerns are raised regarding youth mental health and suicide statistics.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is fiercely oppositional, centered on the government's failures in both economic governance and moral integrity. The speaker stresses the rapid decline of the country's competitiveness and calls for the Prime Minister's resignation, citing incompetence and the representation of a narrow business clique. The viewpoint is primarily results-oriented and values-driven, criticizing the government for its lack of action and its disrespectful demeanor.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed towards the justification of the proposed legal amendments, demanding quantitative proof from the minister regarding the scope of the problem of visa and residence permit misuse. Stants is moderately skeptical, insisting that policy formation must rely on effectiveness and data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political position is sharply antagonistic toward the government’s climate and tax policies. The speaker highlights the social injustice created by imposing a car tax on large families, pensioners, and people with disabilities, while simultaneously offering subsidies for used electric vehicles that remain completely inaccessible to these same groups. The critique of the policy is explicitly value-driven, centered on the unequal treatment of various societal segments.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on the impact assessment of draft legislation and criticizes the growing administrative burden placed upon businesses. Furthermore, it calls for a clear definition of social conditions and oversight mechanisms, pointing to a procedural shortcoming. The overall stance is moderately critical, demanding that political decisions be justified and their impacts properly assessed.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on amendments to the State Budget Act and the practical feasibility of implementing new budgetary principles (activity-based versus cost-based). The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the soundness of the current activity-based budget and emphasizes the critical nature of the timeline for enacting the draft legislation. His approach is policy-driven, concentrating on procedural efficiency and the oversight of government operations.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
This political position places a strong emphasis on increasing the transparency and accountability surrounding the representation expenses of state officials, particularly those of the Chancellor of Justice and the Prosecutor General. The stance is value-driven and policy-focused, highlighting the need to build public trust and ensure the fair utilization of taxpayer funds. The speaker links this issue to broader national austerity measures, criticizing the privileged status enjoyed by high-ranking officials.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly critical of the government’s current energy policy, which relies excessively on intermittent renewables (juhuenergia). The speaker strongly emphasizes the need for stable security of supply and dispatchable generation capacities, calling into question the myth of cheap renewable energy. The policy framework is outcome-based, focusing on system instability and price volatility. They support the polluter pays principle, demanding that renewable energy producers bear the additional cost associated with CO2 emissions.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly values-driven, focusing on opposition to gender neutrality. The speaker directly links traditional views (the absence of a gender-neutral Santa Claus) with support for EKRE, emphasizing the ideological line and the values-based framework.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is one of strong opposition to the draft bill, which fast-tracks planning by reducing environmental impact assessment requirements. This position is value-based, emphasizing the protection of Estonian nature, public health, and local decision-making rights. The speaker clearly pits the interests of nature against the financial objectives of wind energy developers, accusing the government of adhering to climate activism and planned economy principles.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is firmly against the draft bill that mandates sustainability reporting for companies. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the restriction of entrepreneurial freedom and the imposition of left-liberal ideologies onto the economy. The content and consequences of the bill are presented as seriously concerning, comparing them to planned economies and communist systems.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political emphasis is placed on budget transparency and the financing of major state expenditures, focusing on security and renewable energy subsidies. The speaker demands clarification on whether loan funds and the security tax are earmarked for Estonian defense spending or entirely for aid to Ukraine. The stance is inquisitive, demanding a precise policy framework that is policy-driven rather than value-based.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance, criticizing the government's inaction in resolving the demographic crisis and highlighting the environmental risks posed by the proposed phosphorite mining plans. These positions are deeply rooted in values, stressing the preservation of the Estonian nation and culture as a constitutional mandate, alongside a moral responsibility for the environment. The demands include halting the decline in the birth rate and elevating population policy to the government's highest priority.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance expresses strong opposition to the current draft amendment of the Waste and Packaging Act, even though the goal of environmental protection is considered noble and necessary. This position is aimed at criticizing the implementation of the policy, stressing the rushed nature of the draft and its negative impact on the business environment and the economy. The speaker warns that the legislation will cause more harm than good, jeopardizing businesses and overburdening local municipalities.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a very strong and values-based stance on protecting child safety, opposing a draft bill that would, under certain conditions, allow the lifting of restrictions on working with children for individuals whose criminal records have been expunged. They prioritize the welfare and safety of children above the simplification of bureaucracy, thereby criticizing the government's priorities. Additionally, the speaker demonstrates an interest in economic policy, demanding a clear assessment from the minister regarding the economic benefit of a second draft bill.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on national security and electoral integrity, issues tied to the conditions for issuing the alien's passport (the so-called gray passport). The speaker is concerned that the legal amendment might motivate Russian and Belarusian citizens to apply for the gray passport solely to retain their voting rights. This stance is strongly critical of the procedural shortcomings in the drafting of the bill, specifically emphasizing the complete lack of an impact analysis.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed at the government's structural decisions and the coalition's credibility, criticizing the concentration of geological competence within the sphere of influence of the Climate Minister (Reform Party). The speaker challenges the politically motivated changes to the subordination of institutions. Questions are also raised regarding the legislative basis for new social goals (specifically, avoiding ghettoization).
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is on improving the work-life balance, strongly supporting the provision of additional days off and compensation for public holidays. This position is value-based, emphasizing respect for Christian traditions and harmonization with the European Union's working arrangements. Concern is also expressed regarding the current tax burden and the lack of impact assessments thereof.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political position strongly focuses on the transparency and state control of phosphorite research. The speaker criticizes the government's actions, especially the potential involvement of foreign companies and the failure to disclose the terms of reference, thereby calling into question Estonia's own capabilities. The focus is directed towards evaluating the government's actions and ensuring procedural accountability.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is ensuring the availability and security of resources at the European Union level, with a focus on strategic raw materials, including phosphorite. The position is policy-driven and aimed at risk management, emphasizing Estonia's active participation in relevant EU working groups. The political objective is to determine whether the establishment of a new, EU-wide decision-making body can be expected in this area.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The most prominent topic is the government's drug policy and the alleged drug use by members of the coalition parties. A strong challenge is being mounted against the government's credibility, questioning their ability to formulate adequate policy. This stance is strongly value-based and focuses on the coalition's moral inadequacy.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the legal basis for the government's actions (reducing the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate) and defending the institutional role of the Riigikogu against criticism from ministers. The criticism is directed at both the policy level (illegal decisions) and the level of values (respect for Parliament). The speaker expresses deep skepticism regarding the government's ability to make legal and functional decisions, citing the previous failed confiscation of a monument.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is two-pronged: strong support for a temporary solidarity levy on the banking sector, aimed at channeling extraordinary profits back to the public, while simultaneously maintaining fierce opposition to mandatory sustainability reporting. The latter is viewed as a source of immense bureaucracy and costs that ultimately harm business and entrepreneurship. This opposition is framed on a values-based foundation, highlighting concerns regarding sovereignty and free-market principles during the transposition of European Union directives.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the project of renting out prison spaces to other countries, which the speaker largely deems a "failed project." This position is policy-driven, focusing on the lack of feasibility of the project and concerns regarding the safeguarding of detainees' human rights. The speaker questions why Estonia should be able to handle this when other countries (the Netherlands, Belgium) have already failed.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position centers on the specifics of implementing the security tax and defining the taxable object. The speaker voiced concern over whether temporary agency labor is included in the scope of taxation, pointing to the necessity for clarity when the law is applied. Stants is moderately critical, stressing the need for precision in the policy.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax increases and excise duty policy, particularly concerning electricity and fuel excises. The speaker challenges the government’s justifications (e.g., blaming Putin) and emphasizes the policy’s negative impact on the economy. This stance is clearly aimed at criticizing the government’s economic performance.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is vehemently opposed to the government's proposed social tax amendments, which would terminate health insurance coverage for parents of children under the age of three, labeling the move unprecedented and cruel. This stance is value-based, centered on supporting families and preventing potential health risks. Furthermore, concern is expressed regarding the abolition of the legal education requirement for the State Secretary and the resulting questions of competence.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The political focus is centered on resolving the demographic crisis and ensuring the long-term preservation of the Estonian nation, language, and culture. The speaker takes a firm stance in support of boosting the birth rate and sharply criticizes the government's inaction and the cuts to family benefits, which have only exacerbated the crisis. This position is value-driven, emphasizing national continuity and standing in opposition to short-term fixes, such as uncontrolled immigration.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly critical of the government's actions regarding the management and financing of infrastructure projects. The speaker demands concrete deadlines for the completion of the Rail Baltic Pärnu-Latvia section and emphasizes that the underfunding of the road network has led to a critical maintenance backlog. The stance is performance-oriented, calling into question the minister's optimistic promises.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is centered on the detailed oversight of the implementation of policies and laws. The speaker challenges the minister's generalizations regarding environmental sustainability in rural public transport and demands a precise explanation concerning needs-based transportation and the measures for implementing the international convention. The style is rather policy- and procedure-driven, demanding clarity and accountability.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on strong opposition to the proposed renewable energy bill, particularly regarding the massive construction of wind parks, which opponents label a "grand greenwashing project." There is an emphasis on the necessity of including nuclear power as a renewable energy source. Furthermore, critics decry the hurried nature of the bill and its short effective duration. This stance is deeply value-based, prioritizing the protection of the rural population's living environment and the nation's economic competitiveness.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is heavily centered on the demographic crisis and boosting the birth rate, which is viewed as the fundamental basis for the survival of the Estonian nation, language, and culture. This stance is value-based and intensely critical of the government’s family policy, specifically for having cut family benefits. Furthermore, the issue of security regarding the ABIS biometric identification system database was raised. The position holds that the country is at a critical turning point and must act immediately to prevent the population from dying out.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's actions regarding the confiscation of the replica of the Lihula monument. The speaker positions himself as a defender of constitutional rights, emphasizing a value-based opposition to the arbitrary exercise of state power. He argues that the confiscation violated property rights, the presumption of innocence, and freedom of expression.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to the government's policies, specifically targeting the relaxation of requirements for the transition to Estonian-language education and the extensive bog restoration program. This political stance is value-based (protecting the standard of the Estonian language) and results-oriented, criticizing the government's lack of viable ideas and inefficient use of public funds. The objective is to put an end to "dragging things out" and "building Potemkin villages" both in education and environmental policy.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political position is strongly aimed at casting doubt on the political and personal integrity of the individual facing the no-confidence vote. Emphasis is placed both on foreign policy sensitivity (visits to Russia) and on value-based consistency (the change of political parties and the position on same-sex marriage). The focus is primarily on criticism based on values and performance.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government's economic policy, highlighting the budget crisis and the economic recession, which has now lasted ten quarters. The primary demand is the immediate repeal of tax hikes (including the proposed car tax) and a renewed focus on economic growth, exports, and improving national competitiveness. This entire position is strongly performance-based, sharply criticizing the government's fundamental inability to manage the economy.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The most prominent topics are the critical state of public finances and the restructuring of the government apparatus. The speaker voices strong opposition to the previous administration's fiscal policy, which resulted in a massive deficit, and questions the necessity of the planned drastic tax increases. The focus is on a critical assessment of the government's actions and performance.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly opposed to the current structure of the car tax. The core issue revolves around the logic of the taxation itself and its contradiction with the stated objectives (environment, road maintenance, police funding). This position is clearly grounded in both political principles and logic, highlighting the discrepancy between reality and the government's rhetoric.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The political position centers on strong criticism of the actions taken by the government and its ministers, particularly concerning ethical issues and business lobbying (Bolt, Oleg Ossinovski). The criticism targets both the government's internal instability (the prime minister's threats) and the financing of the political party linked to corruption suspicions. Furthermore, the position supports a clear international stance regarding the non-recognition of the results of the Russian presidential elections.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is the regulation of food irradiation, which the speaker strongly opposes, citing potential health risks and the development of cancerous tumors. This position is strongly value-based and procedural, criticizing the lack of public debate before the dangerous legislation was adopted. The faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party does not support the draft bill.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political focus centers on monitoring the government's activities and accountability, particularly regarding the functioning of a critical national system (the land cadastre). The approach is results-oriented, demanding explicit assurance from the minister that the system is operating without disruption. The speaker expresses skepticism about the system's flawless performance.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly nationalistic and value-driven, focusing on the protection of the Estonian language and the upholding of the Preamble to the Constitution. The speaker deems the current situation in the public sphere "lawless" and urgently demands the reinstatement of the B1-level language requirement for taxi drivers and platform workers. This stance is directly linked to the fight against illegal immigration and the reduction of security risks.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is directed toward the continuity of democratic principles and national security. The speaker questions the criteria used to restrict suffrage, drawing a comparison between the disenfranchisement of Russian citizens and the voting rights afforded to convicted felons. Significant emphasis is also placed on investigating hybrid threats and the potential targeted activities of Russian special services on Estonian territory. The political framework is value-based and security-centric.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political position centers on the procedural aspect of the legislation, criticizing the government's or the majority's decision not to subject the bill to a confidence vote. The speaker believes this decision resulted in a predictable dispute and subsequent deadlock over the proposed amendments. The stance is procedural in nature and moderately critical.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker focuses on the failure of the government's actions, particularly the inability of the Minister of Education to prevent the teachers' strike. The political position is strongly critical and performance-based, emphasizing the minister's complete failure in leading their sector.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance heavily emphasizes legislative procedures, demanding a proper impact assessment for draft legislation. The speaker criticizes the criteria used for setting fine amounts, suspecting they are determined subjectively ("based on a gut feeling") rather than being fact-based. The position is strongly focused on procedure and calls for transparency from the government.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position focuses on sharp criticism regarding the economic downturn, emphasizing that Estonia is currently experiencing the deepest and longest recession of its re-independence era. The speaker casts doubt on the positive correlation between climate goals and economic growth, a connection that was presented by the Bank of Estonia. This stance is strongly results-oriented, focusing specifically on the inefficiency of the actions taken by the government and the central bank.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the current e-voting system, which is viewed as opaque, unverifiable, and disproportionately favorable to the Reform Party. The focus lies on the reliability of elections, technical security, and procedural uniformity. The speaker demands full transparency and auditability of the system to guarantee the integrity of democratic processes.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The political stance is one of strong opposition, focusing on the ethical transparency of government activities and major public procurements. The speaker demands accountability concerning the procurement of mobile field hospitals, emphasizing that the terms were biased, in severe violation of the law, and pointed to a conflict of interest at the ministerial level.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is critical of the development strategy "Estonia 2035," arguing that it fails to adequately address Estonian children's connection to their roots and cultural heritage. The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of preserving national culture and calls the current prioritization into question, criticizing the lack of specific objectives for maintaining the cultural ties of Estonian children. Furthermore, the issue of preserving the cultural connection of the Muslim community is also brought up, highlighting the need for a broader approach to addressing the cultural requirements of diverse communities.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly focused on ensuring the quality of victim support services and opposing the relaxation of professional requirements. The speaker highlights concerns regarding the risk of re-victimization for vulnerable groups (victims of sexual and domestic violence) if services are provided by untrained individuals. This position is clearly policy- and value-driven, demanding accountability and explanations from the minister regarding the absence of impact assessments.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed towards protecting the status and prestige of the Estonian language, which is framed as a value-based issue. The speaker questions the necessity of state institutions having Russian-language websites if this creates the perception that Estonian is not prestigious enough to warrant learning, although they acknowledge that a Russian-language version might still be necessary.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker is challenging the government’s political framework that links the green transition to national security. Specifically, the Prime Minister is being asked to explain how the shift to electric cars contributes to Estonia’s security, indicating a critical and policy-driven stance on the matter.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily centered on social and moral issues, particularly the protection of children and families. The speaker stresses the necessity of supporting large families in light of the demographic crisis and expresses strong opposition to early sexual education at the preschool level. Furthermore, accountability is demanded from the government regarding the use of public funds and procedural correctness. The political framework is clearly value-based, concentrating on security and parental authority.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently on the consequences of the education reform and its impact on children who are war refugees from Ukraine. The speaker voiced concerns about the overly rapid pace of the reform, noting that it could potentially damage the quality of education and lead to a shortage of necessary specialists. Stants is critical of how quickly the current policy is being implemented and stresses the need for a results-based approach to maintaining educational quality.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political emphasis is directed toward robust consumer protection and transparency in food safety, demanding clarification regarding the processing of food using ionizing radiation. The speaker challenges the information presented by the minister, citing specific details within the explanatory memorandum, which indicates a strong political oversight function. The focus is clearly policy- and regulation-based.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is critical of the government’s policies, particularly concerning the impact of the car tax on large families and the ineffectiveness of immigration policy. Value-based questions are being raised regarding social justice and the regulation of national security and the labor market. The speaker calls into question the government’s calculations regarding the reduction of family benefits and the introduction of new taxes.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the legislative drafts initiated by the government, especially the amendments to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act, which are seen as creating legal uncertainty. Additionally, strong value-based opposition is expressed regarding the European Union’s Green Transition ambitions, which are viewed as mandates that inhibit economic growth and undermine the rule of law. These positions are fundamentally value- and policy-based, demanding the rejection of the bill.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's tax policy (car tax, VAT) and its handling of inflation. The main priorities are centered on supporting families, alleviating the economic burden, and addressing the concern over the demographic extinction of the Estonian people. The policy framework is strongly value-based, emphasizing national concerns and the welfare of families.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The political position is focused on calling for strong accountability and ensuring transparency, particularly concerning the financing and background checks of coalition parties. The speaker stresses the necessity of resolving specific community issues, such as the situation at Metsküla School, by utilizing legislative tools. This political framework is explicitly focused on scrutinizing the government's actions and ethical conduct.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s policies regarding demography, immigration, and sanctions. The most crucial issues are the ethnic preservation of the Estonian nation and the continuation of sanctioned trade with Russia. The approach is value-based (the preservation of the nation) and results-based (criticizing the government's inability to effectively enforce sanctions).
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
In political activity, the speaker strongly emphasizes transparency and accountability regarding the impact of laws on individuals and businesses. A strong value-based position is the opposition to symbols of militant Islamism (the burqa), equating it with the St. George's ribbon. Furthermore, support is given to policies that link the right to vote in local government elections with the motivation to apply for Estonian citizenship and engage in language learning. The views expressed are primarily based on values and specific policy goals.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is critical and policy-driven, focusing on the potential negative social consequences of government reforms (specifically, the education reform). The speaker expresses concern that the education reform could increase the number of NEET youth (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and criticizes the procedural unfairness of the legislative process due to the exclusion of agricultural producers. This stance represents a moderately strong opposition, demanding accountability and mitigation measures.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main topics are the economic crisis, government incompetence, and opposition to the car tax. The political stance is strongly oppositional and results-oriented, focusing on Estonia's poor economic growth forecast compared to its neighbors and asking point-blank whether the government is simply incapable of running the country. The views are directed against implementing new taxes during an economic downturn.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political position is one of strong support for the bill currently under discussion concerning electoral alliances. The speaker focuses on the nature of political organizations, distinguishing political parties with a broad worldview from alliances formed around narrow issues. He emphasizes that the concept of local-level electoral alliances also impacts nationwide politics and the stability of political parties. The position is framed as a value-based and structural analysis.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political platform is heavily focused on addressing socio-economic issues, supporting a reduction in the VAT on food products and an increase in school lunch subsidies. A strong, value-driven position centers on national security and integration, highlighting the urgent necessity of boosting the motivation among Russian-speaking residents to learn Estonian. In policy formulation, emphasis is placed on the need to tackle the consequences stemming from inflation and Russia's informational influence.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on the impact of the Prime Minister’s Russian business scandal, emphasizing that it has affected high-level foreign policy activities. The stance is critical and aimed at evaluating the government's actions and ethical suitability. The framing of the issue is directed toward political accountability and ethical performance.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus is heavily concentrated on national security and restricting real estate purchases by Russian citizens in Estonia, particularly in Ida-Virumaa. The speaker criticizes the government (Lauri Läänemets) for its inaction and for breaking promises regarding both security and economic matters (bank taxation). These positions are value-based (security) and call for swift legislative action so that Estonia can set an example for the rest of Europe.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political position centers on connecting social issues (specifically, teachers' workload and strike action) with immigration policy. The speaker challenges the current level of immigration, citing it as a source of strain on public services.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently aimed at mitigating high energy prices for both consumers and businesses. There is strong support for reducing excise duties (specifically on motor liquefied gas) and adjusting the tax-free compensation rate to boost purchasing power and enhance competitiveness. This approach is policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the improvement of the overall economic situation.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently aimed at the effectiveness of government operations, specifically questioning the Prime Minister regarding the size of the public sector innovation fund and the activities it supports. Furthermore, concerns have been raised regarding ethical issues in healthcare, particularly questioning the media promotion of COVID-19 vaccines. These stances are primarily policy- and value-driven, seeking clarity on both administrative matters and ethical standards.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The politician expresses strong opposition to the EU's mandatory renovation directive, emphasizing the significant financial burden it places on homeowners and the inherent technical risks. He also questions the fairness of introducing the car tax, particularly given the lack of transport alternatives available in rural areas. The underlying political framework is strongly results-oriented, focusing primarily on the negative socio-economic impact of these regulations.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position focuses on tax policy and business competitiveness. The speaker strongly supports amending the Income Tax Act to reduce the tax burden on Estonian companies. This stance is clearly policy-driven, emphasizing the economic objective of improving competitiveness.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional toward the bills initiated by the government, particularly regarding the amendment to the Water Act, which is viewed as serving hidden business interests. The speaker takes a firm stand on the issue of social conflict and symbols, demanding the removal of the Bronze Soldier, as it violates the peace of the gravesite and causes incidents that disrupt public order. The government's actions are framed by suspicion and accusations of corruption, with reference made to the "Stark-Logistics government."
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political stance is sharply critical of the government’s activities, particularly concerning national defense, immigration policy, and demography. Attention is drawn to concerns regarding the defense readiness of Estonian youth, linked to the presence of Ukrainian men of mobilization age residing in Estonia. Furthermore, pointed questions are being raised about the financing and substance of the Ukraine aid package. The overall focus is value-based, stressing national security and control.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker takes a critical stance toward the current regulation concerning the establishment of maternity following a home birth, deeming the DNA-based process overly complicated. The political focus is aimed at ensuring gender equality within population register requirements, drawing attention to the disparity between the differing standards for proving paternity and maternity. This position is values-based, underscoring the natural process of becoming a mother and the necessity of public awareness.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is strongly value-driven, focusing on opposition to amendments to the Family Law (same-sex marriage), which are deemed socially divisive and being pushed through using strong-arm tactics. The stance is sharply opposed to the government’s actions regarding social issues, stressing that the state has no obligation to legalize same-sex marriage. A secondary focus is placed on education policy, particularly the issues surrounding the concentration of Ukrainian youth and rural schools facing the threat of closure.