By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The main criticism is aimed at the Reform Party government, accusing them of irresponsible policy, incompetence in financial management, and sacrificing security for the sake of election promises. The criticism is intense and addresses both specific political decisions (the tax hump, defense spending cuts) and the government’s overall capacity to govern. Coalition partners (Eesti 200, Social Democrats) are criticized for their subservience and silent acquiescence.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The main adversary is the governing coalition, especially the Reform Party, which is criticized for pushing through the stubborn tax hump and for pursuing irresponsible fiscal policies. The criticism is both policy-based and procedural, accusing the coalition of avoiding votes on amendments contrary to the Rules of Procedure Act. The attacks are intense, referencing the government's "fear" and suggesting that the coalition is living "its final days."
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary opposition is directed at Kaja Kallas’s government and the coalition parties, particularly the Reform Party, which is sharply criticized for its political signature and lack of governance competence. The criticism targets both specific policies (tax increases, the tax bulge/hump) and ethical decisions, labeling the reduction of support for Ukraine as an "unacceptable policy choice." The resistance is intense and uncompromising, demanding a fundamental correction of the government's policies.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The standoff is extremely intense and targeted at the ruling coalition parties (the Reform Party, Estonia 200, the Social Democrats), who stand accused of lying prior to the elections and violating parliamentary procedure. The criticism is twofold: political (a poor tax policy) and procedural (an unlawful legislative process). Compromise has been ruled out, with opponents vowing to utilize every legal and political measure available to block and ultimately repeal the legislation.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The main targets are Kaja Kallas’s government and Minister of Economic Affairs Tiit Riisalo. The criticism is intense, focusing both on political incompetence (economic recession, tax hikes) and procedural sloppiness (lobbying, failure to utilize foreign funds). The speaker demands that the Minister of Economic Affairs present an ultimatum to the Prime Minister to terminate the economy-hostile policies.