By Months: Henn Põlluaas

Total Months: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

12.2024

10 Speeches

A strong opposition to the government’s economic policy, particularly the tax hikes (VAT, income tax, car tax, excise duties). They argue that these measures will only deepen the national crisis and lead to widespread impoverishment. The criticism is centered on values and outcomes, going so far as to compare the current situation to the historical loss of freedom in 1940. The opposition urgently stresses the necessity of protecting the rights of the Estonian language and cultural sphere and demands a stricter citizenship policy. Their political stance is profoundly critical and accusatory, viewing the government’s actions as nothing less than the destruction of the Estonian state.
11.2024

3 Speeches

The political stance is strongly critical and results-oriented, focusing on the catastrophic state of public finances and major projects (Rail Baltic). The speaker sharply opposes the government's fiscal policy, calling it absurd and grotesque. The primary demand is establishing accountability for the project cost overruns and the breach of the duty of care.
10.2024

21 Speeches

The political stance is strongly oppositional, centering on the government's failed economic policy (economic downturn, rising poverty) and the erosion of social security. The speaker emphasizes national values and the protection of historical memory, while sharply criticizing the government's decision to accept those evading mobilization in Ukraine. The political framework is both value-based and focused on the efficacy of the government's actions, characterizing the government's performance as "After us, the deluge."
09.2024

2 Speeches

The political platform heavily emphasizes national defense and historical memory. Although the speaker supports major ammunition procurements (1.6 billion), they sharply criticize the government's failure to establish a credible artillery capability for Estonia, deeming the existing weaponry negligible considering the length of the border. Another key position is the defense of the dignity of national freedom fighters (Estonians who fought in German uniforms) and the condemnation of their slander, which constitutes a strongly value-based stance.
07.2024

1 Speeches

The political position is strongly anti-government, centered on criticizing the incompetence of current economic policy and leftist ideology. The speaker demands snap elections and stresses the necessity of returning to a model of low taxation and small government (the "thin state" model) to restore Estonia's economic competitiveness. The primary focus is opposing the current recession and unprecedented tax increases, particularly the proposed car tax. The entire framework is strongly performance-based, highlighting the deterioration of the Estonian economy compared to its neighbors.
06.2024

11 Speeches

The most prominent issues are the government’s tax spree (especially the car tax) and the violation of the Riigikogu’s rules of procedure. The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on protecting the public and businesses during the economic recession. This is primarily a results-oriented and values-based framework that accuses the government of hating the people and succumbing to ideological madness. The defense policy question regarding the need to review the Ottawa Convention (the prohibition of anti-personnel mines) is also being raised.
05.2024

12 Speeches

The political stance is strongly oppositional and value-driven, focusing on protecting Estonian interests against initiatives proposed by the government and the European Union. Key issues include opposing mass immigration, restricting citizens’ suffrage, defending the inviolability of property (Russian assets, the whistleblower law), and questioning the reliability of e-voting. The speaker frames the government’s activities as a legally incompetent and socially destructive "Orwellian dystopia."
04.2024

27 Speeches

The political position is strongly value-based and nationally focused, centering on the survival of the Estonian nation and culture. The most acute issues are the reduction of family benefits, which deepens poverty and the decline in the birth rate, and unlimited mass immigration, which is considered an existential threat. The government’s actions are described as "hostile," "ruinous," and "criminal" against the Estonian people, citing a violation of the preamble of the constitution.
03.2024

49 Speeches

The speaker's political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on opposing the government's "tax terror" and measures detrimental to the economy. Key issues also include strengthening national defense (via a national defense loan) and protecting national-conservative values and women's rights from radical Islam. The framing is primarily value-based and hinges on sharp criticism of the government’s actions (lying and incompetence).
02.2024

58 Speeches

The political platform is strongly conservative and value-based, centered on preserving the nation-state, the Estonian language, and culture. Key issues include security (NATO brigade, military aid), opposing mass immigration, and economic policy (motor vehicle tax, inflation). The government's activities are consistently criticized as ideological, unlawful, and harmful to national interests. The position is fiercely oppositional and calls for a change of government.