Session Profile: Urmas Reinsalu

The political stance is strongly oppositional toward Kaja Kallas’s government, demanding the resignation of the prime minister and the cabinet due to their indecisiveness and "deceptive policies." The main issues include separating Estonia from Russia's sphere of influence (which encompasses resolving the church schism and addressing the voting rights of citizens of the aggressor state) and the vigorous implementation of the transition to Estonian-language education. Although the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Education is supported, the objection regarding the shift to Estonian-language education is not fundamental; rather, it concerns the government's inability to fulfill salary promises and resolve ongoing crises. These positions are strongly value-based, focusing on security and the national interest.

The speaker demonstrates authority on security issues, stressing the necessity for national sanctions and the transparency of threat assessments provided by security agencies to the parliament. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of the history of education policy, referencing Isamaa’s prior action plans (Tõnis Lukas) and the specifics of coalition negotiations. Specific terminology is employed, such as "church schism," "reduction of contact instruction," and the "EIS system," which points to a deep engagement with sectoral issues.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and forceful, emphasizing the government's dishonesty ("lying politics") and indecisiveness. It employs both logical arguments (the lack of legal substance, the need for security intelligence) and emotional language, accusing opponents of "slogan-mongering" and political opportunism. The speaker stresses that decisions must be made "at the zenith of war," which lends the argumentation a sense of temporal and security urgency.

The speaker referenced the faction’s meetings with officials regarding security and the church issue, seeking to gain clarity on the government’s plans. He actively participates in parliamentary procedures, submitting requests for additional time and clarifying the faction’s position during the motion of no confidence. The text also mentions the bill submitted by Isamaa aimed at establishing Estonian language requirements in the service sector.

The main opponents are Kaja Kallas’s government as a whole, the Reform Party, and Eesti 200, who are accused of dishonest politics and a lack of governing capability. The criticism is intense and focuses on the government’s incompetence (economic policy, budget) and unethical conduct (breaking promises regarding teachers’ salaries). The Social Democrats are criticized for their earlier opposition to the transition to Estonian-language education, but the primary attack is directed at the coalition.

Emphasizes the necessity of achieving cross-party consensus on critical security matters, particularly regarding the sharing of security assessments with Parliament. It demands that the government engage in dialogue with the congregations under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate to ensure clarity regarding future actions. Cooperation with the current government is not trusted, as it has become paralyzed by indecision.

The focus is clearly on national and international security matters related to isolating Estonia from Russia’s aggression and sphere of influence. National topics are being addressed, including education reform, the state budget, and the protection of the Estonian language within the service sector. There are no references to specific local or regional projects.

The criticism focuses on the government's inability to make decisions regarding the state budget and economic policy, which has resulted in widespread confusion. It advocates for honoring the promised teacher salary increases and opposes cost reductions in vocational education, particularly the scaling back of in-person instruction. The overall economic policy framework remains vague, highlighting instead the failures in budget management.

A strong emphasis is placed on national security and de-Russification, supporting the transition to Estonian-language education, the removal of Soviet-era monuments, and the confiscation of weapons from foreign citizens. There is a demand to address the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate and to resolve the question of voting rights for citizens of the aggressor state. Furthermore, the establishment of Estonian language requirements in the service sector is supported.

The Riigikogu's position on the church issue is supported, but the necessity of concrete legal steps by the government (national sanctions) is stressed. Among the priorities is the Isamaa draft bill for establishing Estonian language requirements in the service sector, the systematic undermining of which is criticized. Furthermore, the government's actions are criticized for having necessitated an amendment to the state budget law concerning the teachers' salary fund.