By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main opponent is the government (Kallas and Michal), who are sharply criticized for exacerbating the recession and implementing tax increases. Criticism targets both the substance of the policy and the government's integrity, accusing them of undermining public trust and engaging in budgetary tricks. There is no sign of willingness to compromise with the government; instead, a correction of policy is demanded.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary opponents are the government coalition and the Ministry of Climate, both of whom face sharp criticism regarding the quality of their political decisions and the increase in administrative burden. The criticism is twofold: substantive (concerning deficiencies in energy policy) and procedural (involving the ignoring of expert opinions and the nominal quality of the debate). The opposition is intense and principled, leading directly to the refusal to support the draft legislation.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The opposition is targeting the government and the prime minister, criticizing both policy choices (tax increases) and procedural conduct (evading answers to questions). In addition to policy criticism, the Reform Party is being blamed for a long-term nominal deficit and is being urged to shed its "past complex" in order to address today's problems.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The confrontation is aimed at the current government and Prime Minister Michal, criticizing their economic policy course, which is shrinking the economy and reducing people's purchasing power. The criticism is intense and substantive, accusing the government of failing to engage in meaningful dialogue and demonstrating incompetence in the coalition agreement negotiations.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The main opposition is aimed at the government and the leaders of the Reform Party (Kaja Kallas, the Minister of Defence), who are being criticized for disregarding national defense priorities and for their indecisiveness. The criticism is policy-based (citing budget cuts and ignoring the advice of the Commander of the Defence Forces) and management-based (pointing to political chaos within the Ministry of Defence portfolio).