By Plenary Sessions: Reili Rand
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The main opposition is aimed at the governing parties and the Finance Committee, criticizing their budget priorities, which favor the wealthy and neglect children. The criticism is policy-based, also accusing the government of rejecting the Social Democrats’ bills. Furthermore, a colleague (Aivar Kokk) is criticized for misrepresenting the Social Democrats’ family policy.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is in fierce opposition to the government, criticizing both their policy choices (budget priorities favoring the wealthy) and the actions of the ministers (a rigid stance on local government responsibility, and a lack of a comprehensive overview). The criticism is policy-based and intense, accusing the government of deepening inequality.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is no direct criticism aimed at specific opponents or political groups. The criticism focuses on the economic situation (weak competitiveness) and regional inequality, rather than individuals or specific policies.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
There is too little data.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The confrontation is directed at the government and specifically the Reform Party, which is accused of violating the principles of responsible public finance policy. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, focusing on the significant increase in the debt burden to cover current expenditures.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main confrontation is directed at the government and its ministers, criticizing both their decisions (e.g., halting the operation of cameras) and their inaction (the suspension of the climate council’s activities). The criticism is both substantive and procedural, emphasizing the negative impact of the government’s actions on security and bureaucracy. The oppositional tone is strong, suggesting the government lacks a long-term strategy.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The main opposition is aimed at the governing parties, especially the Reform Party, which is criticized for dropping the income tax increase—a move that grants a "tangible victory primarily to the wealthier segment of society." The criticism is political and focuses on the deepening of inequality and unjust priorities. Furthermore, the Centre Party is also criticized for failing to support the draft bill concerning the fee for a spot in a Tallinn kindergarten before the previous elections.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The main confrontation is with the government and the Reform Party, who are being criticized for ignoring the Hiiumaa community and dismantling the education system. The criticism is intense and focuses both on political decisions (such as the underfunding of the Health Insurance Fund) and procedural shortcomings (the Minister of Education’s absence from Hiiumaa and ramming decisions through the coordination process).
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Direct confrontation is avoided, but indirectly, the lending conditions of commercial banks are being questioned, specifically regarding how the number of children is factored into assessing loan capacity. The criticism is aimed at the procedural and legal basis, not at individuals.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
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2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the government’s policies, particularly energy and labor policies, as well as potential budget cuts planned for the counties. The criticism is based on both policy and performance, accusing the government of instability and having vague objectives. A separate point of criticism is the Finance Minister’s stance that the reinforcement of the networks should be financed by private citizens.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main criticism is aimed at the government led by the Reform Party, which is accused of withdrawing funding for regional projects and making cuts in the social sector. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, focusing on the government’s inability to solve livelihood issues and the fear that the cuts will first affect the quality of services (e.g., youth work, school meals).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is focused on the slow pace of the bill's enactment and the government's inaction in preventing debt bondage. The criticism is policy-driven, demanding faster and more effective state measures, including the consideration of alternative regulations.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The main opponent is the prime minister and the government, who are being criticized both for their political choices (the complicated competition law) and for ethical issues (false statements, distrust of the press). The criticism is intense and accusatory, casting doubt on the government's motives and transparency. Specifically, claims that the Social Democrats (sotsid) stalled the completion of the law are sharply refuted.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the government's inaction or inefficiency regarding the lengthy timeline for the law to take effect. Indirectly, there is criticism of the coalitions' failure to deliver on previous promises, suggesting that the reason for the delay might be the overly rapid turnover of coalitions.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary criticism is aimed at the Minister and the Ministry of Justice, who are accused of stalling the processing of crucial draft legislation and formulating policy behind closed doors. The criticism is intense, focusing on the lack of transparency, the threat of neutralizing the bureaucracy, and the Minister's demagoguery.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main confrontation is aimed at the Reform Party and the governing coalition. The criticism is both political (the tax system, shortfalls in social spending) and procedural (the expansion of casual employment contracts without consultation with labor market stakeholders). The speaker employs intense accusations, such as "two-facedness" and "tossing the social dialogue into the trash."
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The main confrontation is directed at the government coalition, criticizing the Reform Party and the Prime Minister's party for political flip-flopping and the delaying of draft legislation. Criticism is also aimed at the lack of ministerial accountability regarding the incorrect transposition of the directive, which suggests a procedural and ethically charged confrontation. Separately, Eesti 200 is criticized for its previous active obstruction of the draft legislation.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Opposition criticism is aimed at the Reform Party, which stands accused of abandoning regional industrial policy. Furthermore, the Minister of Infrastructure is criticized for terminating the rental housing program, a move that impedes the development of the living environment in areas experiencing market failure. The criticism is policy-driven and centers on the negative regional repercussions.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The primary conflict is with the government, which is being criticized for its lack of political will and for postponing a shovel-ready infrastructure project. The criticism is aimed at the government’s inability to conduct construction tenders, especially given the situation where other major projects have already stalled.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The criticism is aimed at the government's/ministry's inaction and contradictory stances, particularly concerning the postponement of qualification requirements in the youth work sector. Separate criticism is leveled against the minister's public statement, which characterized these qualification requirements as excessive "regulatory management." Furthermore, the project-based funding system, which exacerbates regional inequality, is also under fire.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main criticism is directed at the government and the minister, who are accused of failing to learn lessons from previous mistakes (wind farm delays). The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, calling into question the government's confidence and the foundational data used when establishing the prerequisites for building a nuclear power plant.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main criticism is directed at the actions of the minister and the government, particularly concerning the lack of strategic management in the environmental sector. The criticism is policy-based and procedural, accusing the government of making environmental education "the victim of a blunt budget axe." The establishment of prerequisites for nuclear energy is criticized especially sharply, citing international failures and cost overruns.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main confrontation is directed at the minister and their administrative area, who are being criticized for rushing the reform and disregarding feedback from the local community. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, accusing the government of "callous self-assurance" and destroying a functioning system. No willingness to compromise is being expressed; instead, they are demanding that local concerns be taken into account.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary targets of the criticism are the governing coalition (the Reform Party) and the Culture Committee, who stand accused of hypocrisy and ignoring gender balance. The criticism is intense, focusing on systemic failure and attitudes that fail to recognize women or value them using the same standard. The cynicism of conservatives in trivializing the issue of gender balance is also mentioned.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The main criticism is directed at the Minister of Defence and the government, focusing on procedural inefficiency and unacceptable delays in strengthening national defense. The criticism is intense and stems from an evaluation of the government's activities, noting that the minister retained their post even after a change of government.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the political situation, where a lack of funds impedes positive initiatives and deepens inequality in the quality of school meals. The opposition is primarily directed at the current funding scheme, which forces parents to pay a co-payment, rather than at specific individuals.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition is directed at the Reform Party-led government, which is repeatedly criticized for withdrawing funding for the Haapsalu railway, despite the project's preparation and the budget being in place. The criticism is policy-driven, accusing the government of ignoring the principles of regional policy and lacking the political will to continue projects that have already been started. They are also criticized for reversing the ferry discount for permanent residents and for the social impact of the casual wage bill.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponents are conservative factions, whose questions are deemed frivolous and ironic, particularly regarding the ridicule of the topic of 150 different genders. The criticism is aimed at substantively invalidating the opponents' arguments, refuting claims regarding the creation of bureaucracy and the convention's obsolescence. No willingness to compromise with the opponents is expressed; instead, a serious debate is demanded of them.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The main criticism is directed at the government and the prime minister, especially the ministers from the Reform Party or Eesti 200 who oversaw the labor sector. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the delay in solving the wage gap problem and questioning the government's motives. The speaker is confrontational, challenging the prime minister's response and demanding a clear message to Estonian women.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker casts doubt on the Minister of Culture’s existing vision and priorities, fearing that smaller communities will be marginalized in national policy. The critique is policy-driven and focuses on the lack of state contribution.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main confrontation is with Isamaa, who is being demanded to provide a concrete plan for ensuring energy supply security. Isamaa’s political direction is sharply criticized, with suggestions that it is steering the country’s development toward that of former Eastern Bloc nations. The Reform Party is mentioned in relation to previous coalition dynamics, where they were held hostage by the Social Democrats.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The opposition is aimed at the government coalition's policy concerning healthcare funding, the objective of which is to bring in private capital. The criticism is rooted in both the policy itself and its potential consequences, highlighting the threat posed to the solidarity-based system and the resulting increase in inequality.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The confrontation is aimed at the conservative parties (EKRE, Isamaa, Keskerakond) and their colleagues, who stand accused of ignorance, confusing facts, and adopting a "crude approach" to gender issues. The criticism is intense, addressing both political narrow-mindedness and the reproduction of stereotypes that hinder systemic change.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary opposition is directed at the government and the prime minister, who face sharp criticism over political decisions that damage family livelihoods. The criticism is policy-based and intense, accusing the government of favoring the interests of a small number of businesses over the broader public. No willingness to compromise has been expressed; instead, they are demanding a fundamental shift in the government's priorities.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Fierce criticism has been leveled against colleagues in the EKRE and Isamaa factions. They stand accused of ridiculing the issue of women's equal opportunities and branding it as unnecessary bureaucracy. The criticism is intense and values-driven, stressing that the opponents fail to grasp the fundamental significance of the matter.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
Criticism is aimed at the government's plans to import cheap labor—a policy that is both politically and outcome-driven—raising doubts about its impact on the economic environment. The current system is also indirectly criticized for allowing the influence of large sums of money in elections and hindering a focus on substantive issues.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary threat and adversary is Russia, which is described as a state capable of and possessing the means to damage Estonia's underwater connections. The criticism is directed at an external security threat, which manifests in the form of sabotage and covert activity.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The opposition is aimed at those attempting to dismiss the energy strategy document as unsubstantial, and at those who wish to adopt a decision concerning the nuclear power plant without the necessary risk assessment. The criticism is intense and strictly focuses on both procedural and substantive deficiencies.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
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2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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