By Months: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
22 Speeches
All the speeches were delivered on a single day (06.10.2025), suggesting intense involvement in the Riigikogu session during debates on budget and taxation issues. Participation in the meeting of the Budget Control Committee is also noted, demonstrating active engagement in fulfilling the oversight function.
09.2025
85 Speeches
The speaker was extremely active in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) in September 2025, participating intensely both in interpellations (directed at the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Defense, Social Affairs, and Finance) and in debates on nationally important issues (inflation, security). They reacted swiftly to current events (the Polish drone incident, State Audit Office reports) and put forward initiatives from their party, Isamaa, including the cancellation of the car tax and the closure of the border.
06.2025
75 Speeches
The speaker is very active in Riigikogu sessions, participating intensively in June in the debates on the supplementary budget, tax laws, and security-related draft legislation. He repeatedly submits amendments on behalf of Isamaa (e.g., a negative supplementary budget, the cancellation of the car tax) and demands that the Presidium make crucial documents available (KAPO and PPA risk analyses). This activity is focused on opposition legislative oversight and challenging the actions of the government.
05.2025
63 Speeches
Very active in the Riigikogu plenary hall, participating intensively in information sessions (Q&A) and debates on draft legislation (May 6, 7, 14, 20, 21). Repeatedly posed specific questions to ministers (Ligi, Sutt, the Prime Minister) and sharply criticized ministers for evading questions or failing to provide answers. Actively initiates draft legislation aimed at nullifying government policy.
04.2025
43 Speeches
The speaker was extremely active in the Riigikogu throughout April, appearing repeatedly both in debates on draft legislation and during Question Time (April 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 23). They systematically utilized the "additional time" allowance to thoroughly present their positions and to pressure the Prime Minister and ministers, particularly regarding energy policy and taxation issues.
03.2025
61 Speeches
The speaker is extremely active in the Riigikogu in March 2025, participating in several sittings during debates on agenda items and draft legislation. They actively initiate draft laws and draft resolutions (sustainability reports, border closure, provision procurement), and consult with business organizations and security officials outside of parliament.
02.2025
26 Speeches
The MP is highly active in the Riigikogu, submitting several interpellations and initiating significant proceedings in a short period, including a motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister. They react swiftly to current events (the energy agreement between party leaders, the Nordica scandal) and demand emergency accountability from government leaders before Parliament. This pattern of activity is aimed at continuous and intensive oversight of the government's work.
01.2025
58 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, submitting interpellations and draft resolutions, and participating extensively in debates. He refers to recent committee meetings (the Budget Control Committee) and international engagements (Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz in Berlin). This pattern of activity is aimed at continuous and detailed oversight of the government’s work.
12.2024
78 Speeches
The speaking pattern is intense and focused on the Riigikogu plenary sessions in December 2024, particularly during the deliberation of the state budget and tax legislation. He/She actively participates in the question-and-answer rounds, repeatedly posing detailed questions to ministers and committee representatives. He/She also references the previous teachers' strike and the failure of the Ericsson investment, linking these issues to the government's inaction.
11.2024
100 Speeches
The debating schedule is intensive and focused on the first half of November, primarily during the Riigikogu plenary sessions where draft legislation concerning the budget, taxation, and constitutional amendments is discussed. Meetings are noted (e.g., with Members of the European Parliament), as is the faction's active submission of bills. The speaker actively participates in procedural disputes related to responding to interpellations and the processing of legislation.
10.2024
57 Speeches
The speaker is extremely active in Riigikogu sessions, participating frequently in question-and-answer rounds and debates (in October, almost every session day). They submit interpellations to the Prime Minister and make proposals to change the agenda, demonstrating continuous and intense activity in scrutinizing the government's actions. They also refer to earlier proposals (e.g., the August proposal concerning a negative supplementary budget).
09.2024
27 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu (Parliament) throughout September, frequently participating in plenary sessions, information hours, and debates on draft legislation (on September 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, 26). His/Her pattern of activity focused on critically questioning government decisions and budgetary policy within parliamentary formats, repeatedly raising the same questions regarding cuts to administrative costs. He/She also mentioned sending a letter containing proposals to the Prime Minister.
07.2024
23 Speeches
A very active Member of Parliament in July 2024, participating in emergency sessions related to the government crisis and the processing of tax legislation. [The MP] submitted a series of interpellations (to the President and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia) concerning the impact of the tax increases. [The MP] also initiated a motion of no confidence against Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Svet.
06.2024
40 Speeches
Highly active in Riigikogu sessions, speaking almost every session day during the first half of June. The pattern of activity focuses on submitting motions of no confidence, interpellations (to the Prime Minister regarding defense spending), and proposals to interrupt the processing of draft legislation. Significant attention is paid to challenging the decisions of the session chair and repeatedly raising procedural questions.
05.2024
63 Speeches
The speaker is extremely active in the Riigikogu, appearing almost every session day (06.05, 08.05, 13.05, 15.05, 16.05, 28.05, 29.05, 30.05). Their pattern of activity involves sharp questioning of the Prime Minister and ministers (Finance, Interior, Climate), as well as participation in procedural disputes (the timing of no-confidence motions, the processing of amendments). They also refer to previous letters sent to the Prime Minister and warnings concerning budget execution.
04.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker was active early in April (04.04), taking part in the election of the Riigikogu Board, and was intensely involved in the parliamentary session later that month (29.04). Subsequent activity focused on disputing the agenda and directing repeated procedural questions to the Speaker of the Riigikogu.
03.2024
10 Speeches
Highly active in Riigikogu sessions, submitting interpellations to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice on three consecutive days. This pattern of activity also includes gathering facts through meetings with key figures (the Minister of Justice, the Prosecutor General) and making specific legislative proposals (an investigative committee, non-recognition of Putin's mandate).
02.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu throughout February, participating in multiple sittings (February 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20) both when submitting interpellations and during debates on economic and foreign policy. Their pattern of activity is connected to the government's agenda (the car tax) and current events (the anniversary of the war, the economic recession).
01.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker refers to previous actions, including sending a letter to the prime minister in September regarding economic problems. He notes that the government has not substantively addressed the economic and financial situation for a month and a half (in December and January). In January, on behalf of Isamaa, he submitted a work plan to the government, demanding the abandonment of substitute activities.