By Months: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
22 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party, Eesti 200), specific ministers (Ligi, Michal), and the Speaker of the Riigikogu. Criticism is aimed both at political failures (specifically, the failure to abolish the car tax) and procedural violations (such as shouting down the chair of the session). The opposition is intense, accusing the government of being in a desperate position and creating leadership chaos.
09.2025
85 Speeches
The main opponents are the coalition parties led by the Reform Party (the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democrats). Criticism is aimed at failures in governance (disorder and weakness), political immaturity (the need for remedial lessons), and unethical behavior (the Wagenküll party, and snooping into bank accounts). The attacks are intense, and compromise is ruled out regarding laws deemed unconstitutional or restrictive of freedom (e.g., the super database, the car tax).
06.2025
75 Speeches
The main adversaries are the Reform Party and the other coalition partners, who are being accused of lying, lacking a democratic mandate, and violating laws (for example, by removing proposed amendments from the vote). The criticism targets both poor economic policy and violations concerning state finances and the principles of the rule of law. The attacks are intense, and compromise is ruled out, demanding the rejection of the draft legislation and political change in the upcoming local and next parliamentary elections.
05.2025
63 Speeches
The primary adversary is the ruling coalition, especially the Reform Party, which stands accused of systematic lying, incompetence, and deceiving the public. Criticism targets both specific policy decisions (tax hikes, the energy chaos) and procedural opacity (such as the joint proposals by Utilitas Wind and the Ministry of Climate, and the fast-tracking of legislation without a proper consultation process). Compromise with the government is ruled out; the demand is for a complete reversal of their policies.
04.2025
43 Speeches
The main opponents are the ruling government coalition (the Reform Party, Eesti 200, the Social Democrats) and the Prime Minister. The criticism is intense, targeting both the substance of their policies (tax hikes, energy mismanagement) and the ethical dimension of the government's actions (lying, lack of a clear mandate, and breaking promises regarding land tax). The coalition stands accused of pursuing "party electricity" (cronyism in energy) and running the state without the necessary competence.
03.2025
61 Speeches
The opposition's stance is extremely sharp, directed against Prime Minister Michal and the Reform Party-led government coalition, which is accused of indecisiveness, chaotic mismanagement, and pursuing an anti-economic agenda. The speaker categorically rejects any possibility of joining the government, arguing that doing so would legitimize the government's failure. Separately, Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi is criticized for lacking the necessary NATO security clearance while acting as a substitute for the Minister of Defense.
02.2025
26 Speeches
The primary opponents are Prime Minister Kristen Michal and the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, SDE, and Eesti 200). Criticism is leveled both at the substance of their policies (energy sector issues, tax increases) and at personal conduct (lying about the Nordica affair, the inappropriate appointment of the State Secretary). The Social Democrats are facing particularly harsh criticism, specifically being accused of holding the coalition hostage over the issue of restricting voting rights in local elections. Any compromise regarding the government’s energy policy has been ruled out, with demands for a complete overhaul of the policy instead.
01.2025
58 Speeches
The main opponents are the government led by the Reform Party and Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who are criticized for indecisiveness, incompetence, and lack of integrity. The criticism is aimed at both policy matters (the tax bump, energy policy) and procedural aspects (blocking the opposition, absence of a work plan). The Social Democrats are accused of being held hostage by the coalition (regarding electoral rights) and of servilely supporting the Reform Party's policies.
12.2024
78 Speeches
The primary adversary is the ruling coalition (Reform Party, Social Democrats, Eesti 200), which stands accused of pursuing anti-economic and incompetent policies. Criticism targets both substantive decisions (tax increases, delays in provisions procurement) and procedural breaches (blocking opposition amendments, which has been dubbed "gagging" or "silencing the opposition"). The opposition criticizes the government for perfidiousness and creating a deficit of trust, thereby ruling out any compromise regarding the tax increase agenda.
11.2024
100 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, Estonia 200), which is sharply criticized both for its policies (tax hikes, inadequate defense) and its procedures (lack of engagement, blocking opposition bills). The government is accused of breaking its word, lying, and cutting off dialogue with the public. Specific sharp criticism is directed at the Reform Party's tax bracket reform plan and the role of the Social Democrats in holding the coalition hostage over the issue of voting rights.
10.2024
57 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition and its key ministers, especially Kristen Michal and Jürgen Ligi. Criticism is aimed both at the government's anti-business policies (tax hikes, bureaucracy) and procedural violations (failure to involve business organizations, concealment of the Nordica case). The accusations are intense, encompassing lying, indecisiveness, and disregard for Estonia's security interests (voting rights for Russian citizens).
09.2024
27 Speeches
The main confrontation is with Kristen Michal’s government and the Reform Party, sharply criticizing their economic policy and the delay in funding national defense. The criticism is both policy-based (tax hikes, growing bureaucracy) and procedural (lack of dialogue, restricting Parliament’s right to ask questions). He/She accuses the government of dishonesty and insufficient political will, and calls the budget deceitful.
07.2024
23 Speeches
The main opponent is the coalition led by the Reform Party (the Kallas-Michal governments), which is accused of causing the economic decline, breaking promises, and creating uncertainty. Criticism is aimed both at political choices (tax increases) and procedural violations (fast-tracking of legislation, unconstitutionality). The attacks are intense, with promises to repeal the tax increases (especially the car tax) should Isamaa come to power.
06.2024
40 Speeches
The primary opponent is Kaja Kallas’s government and the Reform Party, who stand accused of being anti-business, poor governance, and outright lying (particularly concerning defense spending and taxation). The text sharply criticizes the coalition partners (Eesti 200, SDE) for their silence and for forcing through tax hikes. The criticism is intense, covering both political issues (tax increases, the ‘Tax Hump’ policy) and ethical/procedural aspects (violating the Rules of Procedure Act, and the Prime Minister lying about ammunition supplies).
05.2024
63 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Kaja Kallas's government as a whole, who are accused of engaging in "deceptive politics" and destabilizing state finances. Criticism is aimed both at the substance of their policies (tax hikes, chaos in energy policy) and at procedural matters (violation of the Rules of Procedure Act, dissemination of false information regarding a minister's location). The attacks are intense and personal, demanding the Prime Minister's resignation and labeling the government as "incompetent" and "indecisive."
04.2024
11 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition and the Riigikogu Board, who are accused of arbitrary actions politically orchestrated by the coalition. The criticism is intense and focuses on procedural violations, such as the merging of substantively different amendments. The speaker fundamentally protests and calls for a vote against approving the agenda for the working week.
03.2024
10 Speeches
The main targets of the opposition are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the Minister of Justice, who stand accused of dismantling the rule of law, applying political pressure, and creating economic uncertainty. The criticism is intense and multi-faceted, encompassing both ethical issues (tolerating business ties with Russia) and procedural violations (pressure exerted on the Prosecutor's Office). The speaker also points to conflicts of interest within the coalition that impede the government's ability to operate effectively.
02.2024
33 Speeches
The main opponents are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the governing coalition. The criticism is intense and aimed both at political choices (tax hikes, lack of budget cuts) and procedural violations (rushing the car tax through without an impact assessment). The speaker accuses the government of incompetence and destroying trust, calling for the government's resignation.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The main adversary is the government led by the Reform Party, which is being criticized for its anti-business policies, indecisiveness, and passivity during the crisis. The criticism targets both political decisions (tax hikes, an overly optimistic budget) and procedural issues (the lack of discussion on economic matters within the government). The government is also accused of undermining business confidence and engaging in internal squabbling.