By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on the lack of trustworthiness of e-voting and the government's tax policy, which they label "tax terrorism." Their support for eliminating e-elections is justified by the 40% public distrust, and the government's activities are effectively disregarded. Furthermore, they consistently advocate for reducing the expense allowances granted to Riigikogu members. The policy is framed strongly around values (legitimacy) and outcomes (public outrage).
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is critical of the government's actions, stressing that the oversight procedure was initiated too late, despite the fact that there have been numerous questionable issues. The speaker raises the issue of governance transparency and systemic control, referencing the widespread perception regarding the existence of a deep state. The focus is on evaluating the government's actions and overall performance.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political platform heavily emphasizes national defense and the economic crisis. Regarding defense, the party calls for maintaining the doctrine of resisting aggression and rapidly increasing defense expenditures through a dedicated national defense loan, while simultaneously criticizing previous strategic short-sightedness. Economically, they oppose the government’s so-called "tax terror," which has driven domestic food producers into bankruptcy and diminished the public’s purchasing power.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Politically, the speaker positions themselves as a strong advocate of direct democracy, demanding the implementation of popular initiatives and referendums, citing the 1920 and 1933 constitutions. The second main focus is national security, where they call for continuous security vetting of individuals handling state secrets, in order to prevent treason. The political framework is value-driven (democracy) and highly critical of the government's inaction on security matters.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's failure to resolve the demographic crisis and its general inaction. The speaker positions himself as a defender of the nation and families, directly accusing the government of harming the population through "tax terror" and mass immigration. The platform is strongly value-based, emphasizing the government's fundamental duty to ensure the survival of the Estonian people.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based and focused on security. The speaker is firmly opposed to Islamic extremism, demanding a ban on the burqa and niqab as part of the fight against the discrimination of women. He also strongly supports abolishing the so-called "two chairs law" (dual mandate) to improve political culture and ensure the autonomy of local government. Furthermore, he expresses concern about the weakening of environmental protection, questioning what constitutes "overriding public interest" when protected species are harmed.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political position focuses on restricting the voting rights of third-country nationals in local elections. The speaker strongly advocates for a straightforward amendment to the electoral law to eliminate this right, viewing the temporary solution proposed by the government as unnecessarily complicated. This stance is heavily centered on policy and procedure, underscoring the preference for a simple, readily available solution.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional and critical of the Reform Party-led government, which is accused of lying and incompetence. The speaker vigorously opposes sweeping tax hikes (VAT, car tax, excise duties), claiming that they will drive the economy into the ground, while simultaneously supporting the taxation of banks' extraordinary profits. Regarding defense spending, EKRE's previous contribution is emphasized, and the Reform Party is accused of having cut these expenditures.