By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary opposition is aimed at Riigikogu Speaker Lauri Hussar, whose performance is widely deemed unsuccessful and partisan. The criticism is procedural, focusing specifically on actions that have resulted in bias, partiality, and the effective silencing of the parliament. The confrontation is robust, demanding a fundamental shift in how the parliament is managed.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the government's actions concerning the draft law intended to sever the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate. The government's approach is considered "overly sluggish" during this critical time, and the text of the bill itself is described as "impersonal and universal," thereby obscuring the true declaration of intent. The criticism is both procedural and substantive, centering on indecisiveness and a lack of urgency.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The main opponent is the governing coalition and the prime minister, who are being criticized for their economic policy (tax hikes) and the internal disarray within the government. There is also a sharp counterattack against a coalition member (Marek Reinaas), who attempted to shift political responsibility onto the opposition. The criticism spans from political ambiguity to personal ethical issues.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the Government of the Republic and specifically at former Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets (SDE), faulting their decisiveness and priorities. The critique is both political (disregarding security to avoid upsetting Narva residents) and procedural (commissioning a threat assessment three months after the initial proposal). Counterarguments made by the Reform Party and the Centre Party are vehemently dismissed, though the potential for compromise regarding exceptions, falling within the government's purview, is recognized.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the Government of the Republic and the ruling coalition, particularly targeting Eesti 200 and Kristina Kallas. The criticism focuses both on policy (growing bureaucracy, rising prices, a planned economy-style climate law) and procedural errors (resolving constitutional law issues casually, as an afterthought). The coalition is accused of political insincerity and failing to deliver on promises (citing the example of the closure of the Environmental Board).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The main confrontation is directed against the political leadership of the Government of the Republic, particularly the Prime Minister (Michal) and the Minister of Defence (Pevkur), who are accused of disregarding the advice of the Commander of the Defence Forces. The criticism is intense and focuses on political failures to act and the avoidance of responsibility, labeling this as cowardice.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The main opponent is the Prime Minister and the Reform Party, who are being blamed for political deadlock, leadership chaos, and poor policy. Criticism is aimed both at specific political decisions (tax hikes, delays in security decisions) and at the government's incompetence (the inability to utilize funds allocated for provisions procurement). Any cooperation with the government is ruled out, as Isamaa does not wish to become a legitimizer of the government's policies.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary opposition target is Prime Minister Michal and the Reform Party-led government, which faces sharp criticism for its lack of leadership and anti-business policies. The opposition's position is one of principle, ruling out joining the government to avoid legitimizing the current failed political agenda. Criticism is aimed both at the substance of the policy (tax hikes, energy) and the government's operational capacity (indecisiveness on security issues).