By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Sessions: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary criticism is aimed at the incumbent government and the Reform Party. The criticism is policy-based (abolishing the tax hump, loosening budgetary rules) and procedural (indecisiveness, presenting false information to the European Commission). The intensity of the attacks is high, labeling the government's actions as irresponsible and a risk to the state.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is the government coalition, especially Kaja Kallas’s government and the Reform Party, who are accused of lacking a clear vision, engaging in partisan "horse-trading," and pushing through piecemeal decisions. The criticism is intense and directed both at political choices (energy policy, tax hikes) and procedural chaos (delaying teachers’ wages, stagnation of investments). The Social Democratic Party is accused of pushing through offshore wind farm projects and blocking nuclear energy issues within the government.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The primary adversary is the government and the prime minister, who stand accused of presenting misinformation and engaging in "deceptive politics." The criticism is intense, addressing both procedural issues (the delay in the motion of no confidence) and substantive ineffectiveness (fiscal policy and the failure to stimulate the economy). The government's promises made ahead of the European Parliament elections are being dismissed as absurd and deliberate lies.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The primary opponents are the Reform Party (including Jürgen Ligi and Kaja Kallas) and the ruling coalition overall. They stand accused of lying, breaking promises, and plunging the nation's finances into disarray. The criticism is intense, targeting both political ethics and specific tax policy decisions. While any compromise with the government's policy is ruled out, the Isamaa amendment proposal is being offered as an alternative solution.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The main criticism is aimed at the incumbent Government of the Republic, which is accused of severing dialogue with businesses and pursuing enforcement policies that deteriorate the economic environment. The criticism is intensely policy-driven, focusing on tax hikes, bureaucracy, and a planned economy approach to the green transition. An immediate abandonment of the government's policies is demanded, which precludes any compromise with the current direction.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is Climate Minister Michal and the Reform Party-led government, who are accused of pursuing "climate socialism" and burdening the economy. The criticism is sharp and focuses both on the substance of the policy (price hikes, regulations) and procedural deficiencies (lack of impact analyses, putting the cart before the horse). The government’s economic and fiscal policy is described as poor, citing the elimination of road infrastructure investments.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The main opponents are the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance, who are being criticized for the confusion surrounding the country's financial situation and for refusing to provide specific information. The criticism is intense, suggesting that the government is either concealing data or lacks an elementary grasp of the country's financial standing, which causes the speaker "very great concern."
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is the Minister of the Interior, who is accused of manipulating the public and misrepresenting the contents of a security agency report. The criticism is intense and focuses on political dishonesty and the handling of security threats.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The main opponents are the governing coalition, the Minister of Finance, and the Riigikogu Board/Legal Committee. The government is criticized for causing the financial crisis and for its managerial incompetence, with the recommendation that the prime minister resign. The Legal Committee is sharply criticized for legal violations and voluntarism in bundling amendment proposals, referring to this as "tanks are not afraid of mud" style democracy.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main target is the ruling coalition and, personally, the Prime Minister, whose resignation is being demanded. Criticism is directed both at political decisions (tax hikes, the car tax) and the style of leadership (the crisis of indecision). Furthermore, the Speaker of the Riigikogu is being criticized for failing to enforce the rules of procedure when the Prime Minister strayed from the topic. Compromise on economic policy is ruled out, and the intensity remains high.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
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.