By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The opposition is directed against the government formed by the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democratic Party. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on specific unpopular measures (cuts to family benefits, taxation of pensions) and the government’s lack of trustworthiness. It is emphasized that the government targeted both large families and pensioners.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The strong opposition is aimed at the policies of the government, particularly the Reform Party, criticizing both the planned registration fee and the proposal to eliminate the tax hump. The critique is policy- and budget-driven, while also offering alternative sources of funding.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is aimed at the coalition and the committee, who stand accused of systematically limiting the opposition's rights and violating parliamentary rules of procedure. The criticism is intense, ranging from procedural matters (such as refusing to accept breaks, interpellations, and draft legislation) to accusations of introducing elements of a "dictatorship." The speaker shows no readiness to compromise, either on the issue of e-elections or regarding the coalition's methods of procedure.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The primary opposition is directed at Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her rhetoric, which is considered panic-inducing and unconstructive. The criticism targets the government’s communication policy, which, in the speaker’s assessment, harms the state by interfering with rational behavior. He contrasts the positions originating from Kallas with the more moderate views of her party colleagues, Marko Mihkelson and Urmas Paet.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary opposition is directed at the government and the responsible minister, who are being criticized for failing to provide solutions and setting the wrong priorities. Criticism is particularly sharp regarding the defunding of the School Sports Union and the Jõud Sports Union, as well as the freezing of salary increases for the public sector (police officers, rescuers, and cultural workers). The criticism is policy- and results-based, focusing on the government’s failure to improve the situation.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at the government or the responsible agencies, focusing on political errors that undermine the quality of education, as well as procedural deficiencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the administrative failure regarding the timely payment of teachers' salary supplements, with questions raised about how to prevent this from happening again.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary opponents are the government and the Ministry of Education and Research, who are accused of inaction, avoiding responsibility, and shifting the blame onto others (specifically the City of Tallinn or local municipalities). The criticism is intense and accusatory, labeling the government's conduct as shameful and ridiculous, particularly regarding the 17-euro salary increase.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main criticism is aimed at the governing coalition, especially the Reform Party, regarding tax hikes and the breaking of pension promises, which critics are calling "just another pre-election lie." The Prime Minister is criticized for focusing on the past, even as the government's current policies are ineffective and place a heavy burden on the public. The Health Minister's proposed sugar tax was deemed unconvincing, especially when contrasted with the concrete arguments put forward by businesses.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opponent is the government and its coalition partners, who are criticized for breaking promises and implementing incompetent social policy. Separately, the coalition partners are accused of seeking political gain during the teachers' strike. The criticism is intense, touching upon both political decisions (the taxation of pensions) and ethical behavior (distrust).