By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The primary opposition is aimed at the Social Democratic Party (SDE), criticizing their political actions in both the previous and the current coalition. The criticism is intense and policy-based, accusing the SDE of implementing tax increases and social cuts that run counter to social democratic ideology. The confrontation is ideological and based on political outcomes.

The main opponents are the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, Estonia 200) and the new Prime Minister, Kristen Michal. They are being criticized for stifling democratic debate and suppressing the opposition. The criticism is directed both at the procedures (the bundling of amendments) and the substance (unconstitutional bills). Compromise is ruled out because the drafts are considered fundamentally flawed.

A strong opposition stance is directed both at the former prime minister (due to his unpopularity) and the new government. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, casting doubt on the correlation between the new government’s promises and its actual actions regarding public sector cuts. Regarding the former prime minister, it was emphasized that 70% of the population demanded his resignation.

A strong backlash is aimed at the coalition, which is being criticized for ignoring over 160 amendments put forward by the opposition (the Centre Party). Criticism is also leveled at procedural manipulations, as the coalition is attempting to find "interesting interpretations of the law" in order to implement the legislation faster than the law actually allows. The coalition’s response to the opposition is widely regarded as "standard fare" and ineffective.