By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The core political position is fierce opposition to the car tax, which is considered punitive and has generated record public opposition (over 75,000 signatures). Criticism is directed at the government's inability to cover budget deficits and its breaking of pre-election promises, highlighting the government's untrustworthiness. The speaker criticizes "a fatter state as a hand-holder" and the increase in taxes.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position centers strongly on the state budget deficit and the setting of priorities, contrasting the high costs of maintaining healthcare (150–250 million euros) with the inability to find money for teachers' salary increases (10 million euros). The presented viewpoint is critical of the government's financial management and is results-oriented, emphasizing the conflict between budgetary reality and essential needs.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political stance is sharply opposed to the government’s regional policy, particularly the restructuring of local authority financing, which is viewed as penalizing the most efficient performers. The speaker personally backs a progressive income tax and stresses their role as a representative for all Estonian people. The criticism presented is focused on policy and core values (justice, public welfare).
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is on Estonia's demographic situation, which is considered critical and a worrying issue for the nation's survival. Strong opposition is being voiced against the government's actions, which undermine family security through tax hikes and cuts to family benefits. The stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the need for state support during difficult times.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political focus is centered on the challenges of implementing the reform for transitioning to Estonian-language instruction, particularly concerning children with special educational needs (SEN) and the shortage of qualified teachers. The speaker criticizes the government's failure to deliver on its commitments (such as establishing a specific commission) and casts doubt on the sustainability of the reform's current pace. The critique targets the inefficiency of the government's actions and the inherent risks associated with rushing the process.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly critical of the inaction shown by the government and the Ministry of Education and Research in addressing the acute problems facing the education system. The most pressing issues identified are the shortage of teachers and support specialists, numbering in the thousands, and teacher burnout. The criticism targets the absence of concrete solutions and the lack of a long-term strategy, despite the fact that reforms have been actively initiated. The focus is results-oriented, stressing that the system cannot be allowed to fail.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy, which is being dubbed irresponsible and unfair. The primary focus is policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the necessity of implementing a popular bank tax to prevent the tax burden from increasing for ordinary citizens (VAT, income tax, car tax). The speaker criticizes the overwhelming prevalence of the government's unpopular decisions and demands the implementation of measures that garner public support.