By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the ruling coalition and the Reform Party, who are criticized both for their policies (tax terror, disregard for e-elections) and their procedural conduct. The criticism is intense and calls the government’s legitimacy into question, citing public outrage and the lack of reliability regarding e-elections. The coalition is accused of indifference, except when the topic concerns their own financial compensation.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is in an oppositional position relative to the government, criticizing the minister for the delayed initiation of the necessary oversight procedure. The criticism is directed at the quality of governance and points to broader systemic problems, such as the existence of a deep state, regarding which the minister's stance is being demanded.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The main adversary is the government, which is being criticized for causing the economic recession and inflation, and for shortcomings in the national defense strategy. The criticism is particularly sharp regarding the government's attempt to remove a provision from the security document that mandates resistance to foreign aggression under all circumstances. Criticism is also directed at the Commander of the Defense Forces' stance regarding the permanent presence of allied units.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The opposition is aimed at the government/coalition and the Riigikogu committee, which rejected a security-related bill. The criticism is both procedural (the unjustified rejection of the committee's decision) and political (the avoidance of strengthening security). The speaker expresses deep distrust, hinting that the government fears ongoing scrutiny and is hiding something.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The confrontation is aimed directly at the Prime Minister and the ruling coalition, who are accused of destroying the Estonian nation. The criticism is intense and covers both political choices (tax terror, immigration) and institutional decisions (the abolition of a minister and a commission). There is no sign of a willingness to compromise; instead, this is a direct attack against the government's inaction.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to the governing coalition and liberal parties. The criticism is both substantive (the coalition’s support for extremist Islamists in the oppression of women) and procedural (the a priori rejection and delaying of opposition bills). He/She accuses opponents of hypocrisy and a lack of desire to deal with real problems, such as security threats and discrimination against women.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The main opponent is the Prime Minister and the government, who are being criticized over the issue of restricting voting rights for choosing a complicated and ineffective legislative path. The criticism is aimed at procedural inconsistency and the avoidance of a simple, constitutionally compliant solution.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponents are the Reform Party-led government and the prime minister, who are directly accused of lying, incompetence, and destroying the economy. The criticism is intense and covers both political decisions (tax increases) and personal accusations (lying regarding defense expenditures). There is no willingness to compromise; the focus is on demanding accountability.