By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The most prominent issues are criticism of the European Union's financial perspective (opposition to new taxes and insufficient defense spending) and the sharp condemnation of the government's fiscal policy regarding the large deficit. The stances are strongly policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the state's financial capacity, security, and economic competitiveness. Isamaa opposes new EU taxes and demands a significant increase in defense spending funded by the EU budget.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, particularly concerning the historically large deficit (4.5% of GDP), which is viewed as placing the state on a financially unsustainable trajectory. The statement emphasizes the danger of implementing new tax hikes—a so-called "tax festival"—thereby casting doubt on the country's long-term sustainability. The platform is firmly rooted in policy and performance, demanding immediate cuts to government expenditures.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s fiscal and tax policies, accusing them of damaging economic confidence and sheer incompetence. The primary focus is results-driven, highlighting negative economic indicators such as the record net outflow of foreign investment and the massive budget deficit. The speaker demands that the government abandon new tax increases and stresses that there is an alternative to the current administration.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the catastrophic failure of the government’s economic policy (the tax experiment and the deficit) and the resulting destruction of trust. The speaker emphasizes that Estonia is currently in an economic stagnation lasting over three years, a situation unique in the history of the European Union. The stance is primarily results-based and policy-based, urgently demanding change to restore economic prosperity.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government, focusing primarily on the lack of fiscal transparency and the systemic violation of fundamental rights. He questions the Prime Minister's claims regarding cuts to administrative spending and criticizes the government's cowardly approach when introducing legislation. The political framework is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the protection of the rule of law and constitutional freedoms.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the failure and irresponsibility of the budget presented by the government, characterizing it as an "after us, the deluge" budget. The speaker sharply criticizes the growth of governance costs and the financing of the tax burden with borrowed money, demanding that the deficit be corrected. The political framework is primarily results-based, focusing on the government's failure to deliver on its promises and its overall fiscal failure. The Isamaa party is presenting its own alternative proposal to the government's budget.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional toward the government's fiscal policy. The speaker sharply criticizes the large budget deficit and the temporary suspension of domestic balance rules. This stance is aimed against fulfilling election promises with borrowed money, which leads to a long-term negative budget outlook extending until the year 2070. The political framework is primarily outcome-based, emphasizing long-term responsibility for state finances.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is on strong opposition to the car tax, especially its derivative presented in the form of child benefits, and a critical analysis of the government's budget strategy (RES). The speaker emphasizes the broken promises of the governing parties (Reformierakond, Eesti 200) and ironically refers to the Reform Party as "the new reds." The positions adopted are strongly oppositional and target the inefficiency and untrustworthiness of the government's actions.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on sharp criticism of the government's fiscal policy (budget, debt burden, tax system). The main issues highlighted are the failure to curb inflation, the actual growth of administrative costs, and the rapid increase in national debt. The criticism is primarily results-oriented, arguing that the government's actions have led to economic stagnation and a crisis of confidence. Furthermore, an alternative Isamaa budget is being proposed. The strategic goal is to restore optimism in society and return Estonia to a path of growth.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government’s inaction and incompetence in resolving the economic and rural crises. The speaker stresses the need for swift decisions and declares that Estonia needs change. The primary narratives revolve around economic failure and social injustice, especially in the context of indirect taxation and the demographic crisis.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Strong opposition to the government's budget strategy, emphasizing the danger of "unfunded figures" and the "path of living on debt." The position is results-oriented, focusing on the lack of fiscal discipline and the postponement of defense spending. The government's intention to introduce a new motor fuel tax (ETS2) is especially criticized, which contradicts the Prime Minister's earlier promises.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker vehemently opposes the mass collection of bank account data and the creation of a super database, deeming it an unconstitutional violation of people's freedoms and privacy. He demands the complete withdrawal of the law and that it be consigned to the dustbin, rejecting the coalition's plan to implement mere cosmetic changes. The political framework is strongly value-driven, centering on the defense of privacy and the absence of democratic legitimacy.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Strong opposition to the Reform Party government, centered on protecting freedoms and privacy, and upholding the principles of the rule of law. It demands a constitutionally compliant state budget and is firmly opposed to retroactive taxation. The political platform is strongly value-based, stressing the necessity of preserving freedom.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker positions himself as a strong critic of the government, focusing on managerial incompetence and decisions driven by ignorance, particularly concerning healthcare funding and family policy. The political framework is distinctly results-oriented, demanding "minimal maturity in governance" from the government and accusing them of wasting time and "losing momentum." Although Isamaa did not sign the motion of no confidence due to issues related to conferences and their support for private medicine, the faction ultimately voted in favor of the motion because of a comprehensive lack of trust in the government as a whole.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political focus is heavily directed toward national security and the rapid development of anti-drone capabilities, which is considered a matter of vital importance. The speaker supports the government's efforts ("Strength to the government"), but urgently calls for concrete decisions regarding the division of competencies between the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and the Defence Forces, as well as protocols for the use of weapons. Emphasis is also placed on the need to accelerate the procurement of the acoustic surveillance system, citing delays caused by economic factors. Policy is strongly geared towards effectiveness and ensuring security.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political emphasis is heavily on national defense, demanding immediate capability development and taking into account the military advice provided by the Commander of the Defense Forces. The speaker sharply criticizes the weak and opaque leadership of the Ministry of Defense, particularly in light of the National Audit Office’s audit. Secondarily, the speaker addresses financial regulation, emphasizing the protection of assets belonging to depositors in good-faith credit and loan associations. The political framework is primarily results-oriented, centering on management failures and the necessity of restoring public trust.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on resisting the government's tax hikes (car tax, VAT, excise duties) and demanding cuts to administrative spending. The key issues highlighted are national defense (specifically, the 1.6 billion euro ammunition procurement) and the crisis of the rule of law (involving the prime minister's family business and the pressuring of the Prosecutor's Office). The policy framework is primarily results-oriented (criticizing the economic downturn) and values-based (security, constitutional order), culminating in a demand for the government's resignation.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is firmly opposed to mandatory climate bureaucracy (sustainability reports) and the creation of a centralized database, which are seen as unduly burdening the economy and restricting fundamental rights. Criticism of the government is intense, accusing them of passive governance and increasing bureaucratic overhead. The primary focus is on safeguarding economic competitiveness and guaranteeing citizens' fundamental rights. As a representative of Isamaa, the government is urged to initiate active dialogue at the EU level aimed at removing these obligations.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong opposition stance, centered on the repercussions of government policy and the perceived lack of democratic legitimacy. Key issues include resistance to tax increases (particularly the car tax) and the defense of fundamental rights (privacy, confidentiality) against state surveillance. The political framing utilizes both a results-based approach (highlighting the decline in economic competitiveness) and a value-based approach (focusing on the erosion of constitutional principles).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political spotlight is firmly fixed on opposing the climate car tax, which is viewed as a failed experiment and a mistake destined for the dustbin of history. The speaker demands the immediate repeal of the tax and criticizes the government's state-centric mindset, which involves taking money from the public only to redistribute it later through a system of exemptions. This stance is strongly results-oriented, highlighting the administrative and financial failure of the tax.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the draft bill concerning data mining, the profiling of individuals, and the creation of a super database, stressing that this constitutes a step into the unknown. The stance is value-based, focusing on the scope of freedom and the dangers inherent in setting a legal precedent within the Estonian legal order. This represents the position of the Isamaa faction, proposing that the second reading of the bill be suspended. The political framework is critical of the government's actions, which violate the principles of sound legislative practice.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance concerning the expansion of the Infrastructure Minister's remit to include waste management issues, stressing that the minister ought to be dealing with their core responsibilities (roads, rail). The primary focus is on ensuring the precise determination and transparency of the financial implications of the forthcoming legislation (new and increasing fees), which signals a robust commitment to scrutinizing government activity and expenditures.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the lack of transparency in government activities and the need for political accountability. The speaker supports the motion of no confidence against Minister of Justice Liisa Pakosta, citing the state's failure in the Pihlakodu case and the absence of political responsibility. He/She is firmly opposed to the prison leasing agreement to be concluded with Sweden, emphasizing the security risks and the concealment of necessary analyses from members of parliament.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
A strong opposition to the government's tax policy and the deepening budget deficit, stressing the necessity of tax stability and reduced government spending. The political framework is primarily performance-driven, criticizing the quality of the government's financial management and the resulting loss of public trust. The government's activities are labeled "incompetent politics" and "deceptive politics," policies that have turned Estonia into Europe's champion of inflation and economic recession.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The political focus is heavily centered on internal security and the government's flawed policy regarding the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Estonia. The speaker strongly opposes the plan, highlighting strategic risks and deficiencies in both the socio-economic and security analyses. The framing is primarily procedural and value-based, prioritizing Estonia's internal security.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly oppositional toward the governing coalition, centered on the violation of rule of law principles and the deterioration of democratic quality. The speaker sharply criticizes the growth of administrative expenditures and the rapid changes in tax policy, which undermine legitimate expectation. The focus is values-driven, emphasizing the importance of constitutionality and the uniform application of laws.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s economic and energy policies, which are viewed as a drag on Estonia’s competitiveness. The most critical issues are the rapid increase in the tax burden, the economic recession, and climate bureaucracy, where clear national interests are absent in their handling. The speaker criticizes the government’s "pessimistic and loser mentality," demanding instead a "winner’s" course that supports economic freedom. The criticism is primarily aimed at the government’s poor economic performance and political leadership.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government's fiscal policy, particularly concerning the deficit and escalating administrative expenditures. The speaker calls for the introduction of a negative supplementary budget, designed to cover essential spending (such as national defense) by offsetting it with cuts to governance costs. Attention is drawn to the subpar quality of the government's performance and the rising tax burden, even as the speaker supports comprehensive national defense spending. The speaker characterizes the government's conduct as the height of audacity and a clear signal exacerbating the crisis of confidence.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker represents a strong opposition stance, focusing on the inadequacy of government policy and the destabilization of the economic environment. Key points of emphasis include ensuring tax stability, opposing sweeping tax hikes (VAT, income tax, excises), and demanding the repeal of ideological European Union regulations (sustainability reports, "Fit for 55"). The political framework is strongly value-driven (freedom of enterprise) and results-oriented, accusing the government of creating chaos and uncertainty.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's tax hikes and new levies, stressing their negative impact on the economy and people's livelihoods. The core framework involves criticizing the inefficiency and lack of credibility of the government's actions, accusing the administration of pursuing "deceptive policies" and triggering a crisis of confidence. The objective is to prevent temporary taxes from becoming permanent and to either cancel or postpone the EU-level ETS2 regulation.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is in strong opposition to the Reform Party's tax policy, particularly the agenda aimed at abolishing the tax hump. The speaker emphasizes that these changes will result in a permanently high tax burden and a higher price level for the people of Estonia. The position is policy-based, focusing on direct financial damage (over a billion euros annually). The political framework is highly critical, accusing opponents of deceiving the public.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on strong opposition to the government's tax hikes and the growth of administrative spending, emphasizing that Estonia is the country with the highest price increase in Europe. The speaker demands the implementation of a tax moratorium and the adoption of a negative supplementary budget to reduce administrative costs by 300 million euros. The framework is strongly results-oriented, accusing the government of failing to fulfill its promises and actively fueling inflation.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's package of tax increases, particularly the car tax, which is widely viewed as a failed experiment. The focus is on criticizing the government's decisions and highlighting their failures, demanding the reversal of specific ill-conceived policies. The political framework is primarily outcome-based, emphasizing the negative effect of the tax hikes on the economy and the tax burden placed on individuals.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government's energy policy, particularly the subsidization of renewable energy and the 100% renewable energy target for 2030, which is deemed ideological and unrealistic. The focus centers on the unpredictable financial burden being placed on consumers and the systematic undermining of investment security. The speaker demands the abandonment of the subsidization policy and the prioritization of supply security and competitive electricity prices. The political framework primarily consists of criticism directed at the government's actions and performance.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly opposed to the government's actions, focusing on the failure to deliver on coalition agreement promises (reducing personnel and costs in state agencies, and listing state-owned enterprises on the stock exchange). The political stance is geared toward highlighting the government's incompetence and dishonesty, asserting that the politicians' actions are in blatant contradiction with their words. The focus is heavily placed on evaluating the government's performance and its adherence to promises.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on strong opposition to the new energy tariffs (specifically, the frequency reserve and island operation fees). These are widely viewed as a hidden tax burden projected to impose an additional €160 million in costs on consumers and businesses. This stance is highly critical of the government's performance, highlighting the incompetence and irresponsibility inherent in its energy policy. The entire political narrative is framed by emphasizing the government's operational inefficiency and the resulting economic harm.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker strongly opposes the government’s energy policy, focusing on the predictably high cost of new electricity tariffs (specifically, the balancing reserve fee and the island operation fee), which will heavily burden consumers and businesses. This stance is outcome-based, criticizing the government's uncertain financial forecasts and the strategic decision to postpone the market introduction of the Kiisa power plant. The final price of electricity is viewed as a component of critical basic infrastructure, where stability is paramount.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is one of strong opposition criticism directed at the government's actions, focusing specifically on the bungling of energy policy and the broken promises regarding taxation. The primary demands include guaranteeing energy security through dispatchable capacity and the reversal of the steep increase in land tax. The overall political framework is primarily aimed at highlighting the government’s failures and the resulting loss of public trust.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The most prominent theme is the government's economic policy and inflation control, which are being subjected to sharp criticism. The political position is strongly opposed to the government's regulatory measures that fuel inflation (tax increases, excises, VAT), and there is an emphasis on the necessity of reducing administrative costs. The focus is heavily on results-oriented criticism, highlighting the decline in purchasing power and Estonia's rapid ascent in the price increase rankings.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government’s activities, focusing specifically on the disregard for the goals set out in the national long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The speaker sharply criticizes the increased tax burden, the decline in labor productivity, and the failure to address the demographic crisis. The criticism targets the dramatic contradiction between the government's promises and its actual deeds, accusing the administration of manufacturing an "illusion."
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The most striking issue is the 2.6 billion euro agreement to subsidize offshore wind farms, which the speaker strongly opposes, criticizing the lack of analytical justification and the hidden logic behind the decision-making process. The political stance is aimed at demanding government accountability and transparency in shaping fundamental energy policy choices before the long-term development plan is even adopted. The speaker emphasizes that this is a decision that affects the perspective of an entire generation, impacting both energy supply security and price. The position is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the government's poor governance and the resulting crisis of confidence.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the car tax law, which is deemed unconstitutional, dishonest, and imposed without a mandate. This position is primarily value-driven and performance-based, criticizing the government's poor economic performance (inflation, decline in productivity) and emphasizing the protection of individual liberty against state coercion. Isamaa declares the abolition of the car tax as its objective.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on maritime security and strategic task formulation in the Gulf of Finland. The speaker strongly supports the adoption of the current legal amendment, which allows for the use of force, but considers it an insufficient solution. A broader strategic approach is demanded, along with faster government action regarding the expansion of the contiguous zone. The framework is strongly security- and policy-centric.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political platform centers on strong opposition to the government’s economic policies, particularly high inflation and tax hikes (VAT, excise duties, and the car tax). This criticism is results-driven, highlighting Estonia’s status as the country with the highest inflation in Europe. The objective is the repeal of the tax increases and the complete abolition of the car tax, with a promise to implement this retroactively no later than 2027. Isamaa’s policy is geared toward improving purchasing power and revitalizing the economy.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position focuses on the institutional leadership of the Riigikogu and the need for a fundamental change in the work of the parliament. The speaker is strongly opposed to the actions of the current Speaker, Lauri Hussar, accusing him of creating confrontation, selectively interpreting the rules of procedure, and effectively silencing the parliament. The goal is to replace the current leader with Helir-Valdor Seeder, who would be capable of fulfilling the role of an independent and fair arbiter. This is primarily about institutional performance and a value-based framework.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oriented toward securing national interests and security, stressing the necessity of rising above partisan fervor. The speaker firmly supports the swift resolution of the issue concerning voting rights for third-country nationals (an Isamaa proposal) and criticizes the government's inertia in processing the draft law aimed at cutting off influence related to the Moscow Patriarchate. Emphasis is placed on legal certainty and long-term strategic decision-making power in ensuring the constitutional order.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political stance is one of strong opposition, focusing on criticizing the government's actions and competence. Key issues include inflation driven by tax hikes and the lack of sustainability in economic growth, as well as the ambiguity surrounding the coalition agreement and the contradictory positions taken by ministers. The criticism targets the effectiveness of the government's performance and its political clarity.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is national security, requiring the immediate closure of the temporary control line with the Russian Federation to mitigate the risks of sabotage and terrorism and curb sanction violations. The political stance is sharply critical of the government's actions, as it took 70 days for the draft decision to enter proceedings, which suggests a lack of decisiveness in security matters. The framework is strongly value-based (a national response to acts of terror) and results-oriented (the government's fulfillment of its duty of care).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly focused on defending constitutional jurisdiction, particularly regarding the denunciation of international treaties, opposing the government's attempts to resolve matters of public law "in passing." It criticizes the government’s sluggishness in resolving the status of the Taiwan representation and opposes the coalition’s actions, which are effectively increasing the administrative burden and the cost of services. It emphasizes stability and continuity in foreign relations and deems the restoration of political trust essential.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
Politically, the speaker’s primary focus is on national defense and the rapid development of military capability, relying heavily on the professional advice provided by the Commander of the Defense Forces. He sharply criticizes the government for its political failures and delays, arguing that they have wasted crucial time in acquiring critical capabilities, such as counter-drone systems. His position is strongly results-oriented, demanding that the government take full and immediate action commensurate with the serious security threat.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the inefficiency of the government’s activities and the political crisis of confidence. The highest priority is considered to be exiting the country’s political deadlock, proposing the organization of new snap parliamentary elections at the end of April as a solution, citing the German model. The primary subjects of criticism are the management chaos in security (ammunition procurement) and the economy (the cascade of tax hikes).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on diagnosing the government’s management failures and the deepening crisis of trust in Estonia. The most critical issues are economic policy (tax hikes) and the stalling of crucial security decisions. They are demanding the Prime Minister's resignation, arguing that the current government has proven to be indecisive and ungovernable.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance regarding the government’s energy policy, characterizing it as chaos and a crisis of confidence that has eroded the trust of the public, experts, and businesses. The political framework must be strongly results-oriented and value-driven, demanding security of supply and competitive pricing. The speaker criticizes the government’s current trajectory, which introduces indefinite risk and high subsidized prices that will last for an entire generation. The speaker supports the motion of no confidence and demands an emergency response from the Prime Minister to Parliament.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The political stance centers on strong criticism of the government’s handling of strategic energy infrastructure, labeling their actions as utterly incompetent. The speaker opposes the energy deal struck by the three party leaders and urgently demands transparency regarding financial decisions, particularly indexing. The focus remains on assessing the quality of the government’s actions and decisions, which is clearly outcome-based.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on national security and a constitutional amendment concerning the revocation of voting rights for stateless persons and citizens of aggressor states in local elections. The position strongly supports the amendment, emphasizing that security must not be the object of partisan political compromise. This approach is value-based, referencing the spirit of the constitution’s framers and the long-term threat perspective, which demands swift and substantive decision-making.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly focused on national security and neutralizing the tools of influence used by the Russian Federation in Estonia, based on the premise that the Putin regime will endure and the "Eye of Sauron" is turning toward Estonia. The speaker supports eliminating the legal influence of the Moscow Patriarchate and restricting voting rights in local elections, while criticizing the government for delays and ambiguous solutions. His/Her framework is value-based and future-oriented, emphasizing minimum due diligence.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the failed leadership and policy choices of Prime Minister Michal’s government. The sharpest criticism is directed at the opaque and costly energy policy, as well as the tax chaos that is stifling the economy. The speaker believes that the Prime Minister has lost both legitimacy and public trust due to both his substantive decisions and his personal conduct. The political framework is primarily results-oriented and forcefully demands accountability.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government's social and tax policies, particularly concerning the elderly. The main issues highlighted are the decline in the purchasing power of pensions, inflation resulting from tax hikes, and the elimination of social benefits. The focus is placed on the negative impact of these policies on people's actual quality of life, thereby calling into question the competence of the government's socio-economic analysis.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily centered on foreign and security policy, emphasizing unwavering support for Ukraine and aggressive opposition to Russia. The speaker demands a swift and genuine NATO membership perspective for Ukraine and criticizes the government’s positions on shaping EU security policy as being too passive in nature. These stances are strongly value-based, stressing the international legal order and defining the Putin regime as a perpetrator of genocide.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is placed on energy policy and cooperation among the Baltic states, which is deemed indispensable. The speaker is demanding specific factual baseline data and consumption forecasts for 2035 from the government, while simultaneously casting doubt on the adequacy of the final indicators presented to date. The overall focus is on guaranteeing the substance and efficacy of the policy based on precise data.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The political stance centers on suffrage reform and constitutional amendment. The speaker emphasizes the need for Parliament to find a comprehensive solution that includes both third-country nationals and stateless persons. This position is geared toward finding a strategic, value-based solution within the context of complex, controversial choices.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a firm stance against the government's actions regarding the deliberation of the Energy Economy Development Plan (EMAK). This position is primarily procedural and values-driven, stressing the importance of adhering to the principles of the rule of law and legal certainty. The speaker criticizes the government for making billion-euro decisions based on a strategic document that remains unapproved and has drawn heavy criticism.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political stance is one of strong opposition to the ruling coalition, particularly regarding the car tax, which they firmly promise to abolish. Their resistance to this taxation is framed in terms of core values, specifically protecting the interests of rural areas and people facing economic hardship. Furthermore, they emphasize the need to support Georgian democracy and stand against Russia's geopolitical ambitions.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political position is strongly focused on national defense, demanding the swift and complete implementation of the Commander of the Defence Forces’ recommendations, specifically raising defense expenditures to 5% and procuring additional ammunition. The speaker criticizes the government’s indecisiveness and slow action on critical security matters, labeling it "weak leadership." The political framework is strongly results-oriented, centered on the government’s failure to make critical decisions in a timely manner.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The most crucial issue is national defense and the rapid procurement of ammunition (€1.6 billion) to prevent the temporary occupation of Estonia. The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's sluggishness and indecisiveness, which has wasted eighteen months and driven up costs. The political framework is heavily focused on criticizing the government's actions and priorities (the tax hump versus security), demanding the immediate implementation of military advice.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional to the government’s actions, focusing on undermining the sense of security for families and deepening the demographic crisis. The most crucial issues involve reversing the tax increases and cuts to family benefits, stressing that the government’s conduct is hypocritical and detrimental to the nation's future. The platform is value-based, prioritizing the restoration of optimism and a sense of security within society.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The political focus is currently on the swift revocation of voting rights for non-citizens, a measure viewed as critical for Estonia's national security interests. The speaker criticizes the governing coalition's indecisiveness and "cowardice," stressing that the final decision must be sound, high-quality, and fully aligned with security requirements. He emphasizes that this is a value-based issue that should not be dictated by the logic of coalition politics.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly critical of the government and results-oriented, emphasizing the primacy of energy security and economic competitiveness. The speaker rejects the government's ideological approach to the 2035 renewable energy target and demands immediate, practical decisions to guarantee supply reliability. The government's actions are characterized as "feeble leadership" and "utter disarray" in a critical situation.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s anti-economic and economically destabilizing policies, particularly regarding the ambitions of the green transition and new regulations. The speaker emphasizes that Parliament is knowingly adopting laws that violate the constitution, infringing upon property rights and legitimate expectation. This stance is strongly value-based, focusing on protecting the rule of law and economic predictability. Isamaa will vote against the bill and calls upon the President not to promulgate it.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position centers on strong opposition to the government's fiscal policy, deeming the 2025 state budget unconstitutional and opaque. The speaker stresses the urgent necessity of restoring parliamentary oversight of revenues and expenditures, accusing the government of managerial incompetence and misleading the public. The platform is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the restoration of fiscal discipline and constitutional order. Isamaa's directive is to reinstate Parliament's authority to clearly define revenues and expenditures.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The central theme is the government's tax hike policy (ten new taxes, exceeding one billion euros), which has been dubbed "Black Tax Wednesday." The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's economic policy, deeming it unstable and detrimental to the public's ability to cope financially. The political framework is strongly performance-based, emphasizing responsible fiscal management and the genuine needs of national defense, while accusing the government of misleading the public regarding defense spending. It is promised that the car tax and the overall tax hike policy will be repealed should the Isamaa party assume governmental responsibility.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax increases and fiscal policy, stressing that these measures will lead to an erosion of purchasing power and slower economic growth. The speaker accuses the government of setting a "black record" by raising ten taxes and focuses specifically on the negative impact of these policies on lower-income individuals. This stance is heavily results-oriented, criticizing the government for its actions which have led to a deterioration of key economic indicators.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the car tax, which is referred to as a "fiasco" and which Isamaa promises to abolish. The main focus is on the protection of property rights, arguing that the coalition's amendments are unconstitutional because they allow a bad-faith possessor to direct the destruction of property without the owner's consent. The speaker frames their stance as value-based, defending the economic decision-making freedoms of the Estonian people.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional to the government’s social and tax policies, particularly regarding the reduction of benefits for families with children. The most salient issues are the demographic crisis and the government’s failure to address it, which is viewed as a systemic threat to the interests of children. The framework is value-based, accusing the government of hypocrisy and undermining the interests of children. The policy’s objective is considered to be the implementation of the Reform Party’s "tax hump" project, rather than the provision of social security.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The most striking themes are the strong opposition to the government’s cascade of tax hikes (VAT, income tax, excises) and its failure to cut administrative spending. The political position is presented forcefully, emphasizing the government's incompetence and the worsening economic outlook. The critique is primarily results-based, accusing the government of poor governance, breaking promises, and ignoring security priorities. As an alternative, Isamaa proposes substantial cuts to administrative costs and abandoning the tax increases.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on strong opposition to the government's climate and energy policy, which is viewed as ideological activism that damages the Estonian economy and people's livelihoods. The core demand is that policy development must be based on analytical quality, economic affordability, and competitiveness, rather than ideological objectives. The stance is strongly results-oriented, stressing responsibility to future generations from both an ecological and an economic standpoint.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses intensely on national security and fiscal stability. The main topics include opposition to the Reform Party’s tax policy (the "tax hump") and the revocation of voting rights for stateless persons in local elections, which is framed as a critical matter of national interest and security. The stance is strongly oppositional, value-based, and stresses the necessity of making decisions that align with Estonia's long-term interests. The political situation is characterized as a "hostage crisis," with the Social Democrats holding the coalition captive.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The political focus is on the transparency of the state budget and the integrity of national defense funding. The speaker strongly opposes the government's alleged "hocus pocus" regarding the reduction of administrative costs, claiming that the actual savings are non-existent and were achieved by cutting defense ammunition procurement. The framing of the argument is strongly results-oriented, centering on the government's dishonest activity, which is characterized as "misleading the public" and "hypocritical."
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The political stance is vehemently opposed to the government's economic policy, which is deemed hostile to the economy and inherently unstable. Attention is drawn to the government's poor track record, citing the ongoing recession (the largest in Europe) and the record collapse of confidence among the business community. The political platform is heavily results-oriented, stressing that the current policies are actively squandering Estonia’s hard-won success.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker represents the Isamaa party’s strong opposition stance, focusing on the issues of economic recession, inflation, and the lack of transparency in the state budget. He strongly opposes the ruling coalition’s tax hike policy (the VAT increase and the 'tax hump' income tax reform), deeming it a mistake that will only deepen the economic downturn. The political framework is heavily results-driven, highlighting the government's failure to resolve existential security and economic questions, while simultaneously presenting a fiscally responsible alternative budget.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is firmly opposed to tax hikes, especially concerning the amendment to the land tax law, which forecasts a sharp 38% increase. The speaker stresses the need to protect homeowners, farmers, and entrepreneurs, accusing the government of breaking its promises and worsening the economy. The policy framing is strongly value-based (legitimate expectation, protection of home ownership) and results-oriented (economic collapse, lack of confidence).
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The most striking theme is the strong and unconditional opposition to the government's motor vehicle tax, which is viewed as detrimental to the economy and people's livelihoods. The political framework is aimed at practical policy change that would serve the interests of society and the economy, contrasting sharply with the government's "top-down enforcement agenda." Furthermore, there is sharp criticism directed at the government's inability to manage fiscal policy and its rhetoric that tax hikes are the only alternative.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker positions themselves as a fierce opponent of the government's tax cascade (exceeding one billion euros) and especially the car tax, emphasizing its lack of democratic legitimacy and its economic detriment. They call for an active and initiative-taking foreign policy in transatlantic relations and criticize the government's sluggishness regarding defense investments (the acquisition of munitions) and the curbing of European Union bureaucracy. The political framework is strongly focused on criticizing the government's actions and performance (economic recession, inflation) and presenting the alternative offered by Isamaa.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on critical issues concerning national security (the Moscow Patriarchate, voting rights for Russian citizens) and economic policy (tax increases, lack of budget transparency). The necessity for consensus on fundamental issues is stressed, but the government (especially the Minister of the Interior) is accused of blocking solutions to security risks and prioritizing partisan political interests over national interests. The political framework is strongly value-based, emphasizing Estonian sovereignty and the security of future generations.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government's economic policy, which is characterized as anti-growth and dishonest due to the systemic breaking of promises. The core issues highlighted are the economic recession, a lack of public trust, and the increase in administrative burden and taxes. This position is vigorously results-oriented, concentrating on the negative consequences of the government's actions on the economy and the overall quality of life.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance sharply focuses on the skyrocketing administrative burden placed on businesses amidst the current recession. The speaker opposes the government’s policy, accusing it of violating coalition agreement promises regarding bureaucracy reduction, and labeling it "deceitful politics." The position is strongly adversarial and is grounded in criticism of the government’s inefficiency and dishonesty. The objective is to prevent a new bureaucratic standard from taking effect, as it fails to comply with the promised "one in, one out" rule.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker represents a strong opposition stance, focusing on the inconsistencies of government policy and the lack of transparency in financial management. He/She emphasizes fiscal responsibility (budget cuts, net position) and sharply criticizes the ministers' personal management style and their engagement in substitute activities. Regarding value-based foreign policy, he/she firmly supports declaring the genocide of the Crimean Tatars, linking this decision to national unity and historical memory.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the government's fiscal policy, particularly the 2024 supplementary budget, which fails to include cuts to administrative spending. The speaker demands immediate and substantive austerity measures, proposing a negative supplementary budget equivalent to 0.5% of GDP, and criticizes the dramatic contradiction between the government's rhetoric and the actual reality. The focus is on exposing the inefficiency of the government's operations and its financial bluff.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, centered on the perceived dishonesty and incompetence of the government’s policies. The speaker fiercely opposes the lowering of the parental benefit cap, accusing the government of undermining families' financial security and exacerbating the demographic crisis. Furthermore, he sharply criticizes a specific bill that appears to have been tailored for one individual (a candidate for Secretary of State), thereby calling into question the rationality and neutrality of the entire legislative process.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political focus centers on the quality and transparency of the government's management decisions, particularly concerning energy policy (offshore wind farms) and the administration of state-owned enterprises (Nordica). The speaker expresses strong opposition to the substantive quality of these decisions, even citing criticism from coalition partners. The need for accountability before parliament is also stressed, and the Prime Minister is called upon to adjust their approach. The political framework is clearly results-oriented and focuses on evaluating the government's performance.
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's economic policy (tax hikes) and the lack of integrity in the budget. The key demands are guaranteeing tax stability, supporting economic recovery, and ensuring a transparent and substantive increase in national defense spending, in line with the recommendations of the Commander of the Defense Forces. The speaker accuses the government of sticking to the wrong course and undermining public trust, labeling the budget as deceitful.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is one of strong opposition to Kristen Michal’s government, centered on criticizing the administration’s incompetence and failure to deliver on promises. Key issues highlighted are the absence of a comprehensive energy policy and the extensive growth of bureaucracy, which places an irresponsible burden on society. Isamaa bases its policy formation primarily on an economic perspective and ensuring supply security. The political framework is strongly results-oriented, criticizing the government’s inability to make critical decisions (for example, concerning long-range ammunition).
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government's economic policy, especially the Kallas-Michal tax hikes, which, when consolidated, exceed one billion euros. The main position is that these tax increases will worsen the economy, reduce purchasing power, and increase unemployment, and that they could be avoided by responsibly cutting administrative spending. The political focus is on results-oriented criticism and demanding alternative fiscal policy options.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political position is fiercely opposed to the government's economic policy, focusing on the link between high taxes and the resulting economic recession. The primary framework is results-based criticism, highlighting the falsehood of the government's "core narrative" and its negative impact on the quality of life for the Estonian people. The speaker demands a change in the government's political direction, arguing that it is completely detached from the needs of the economy and the ability of people to make ends meet.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political focus is unconditionally directed towards funding national defense and ensuring security, demanding the full implementation of the Commander of the Defense Forces' recommendation for acquiring 1.6 billion euros worth of long-range ammunition. Criticism is leveled against the government's indecisiveness and earlier cuts, which reduced the capacity for capability development by half a billion euros. The stance is strongly rooted in policy and security concerns, emphasizing its existential criticality.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The most crucial issue is the defense of the Estonian state’s core values and security posture within the context of the Russian Federation's aggression. The speaker is strongly opposed to Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Svet continuing in office due to his previous statements regarding the status of Crimea and the collapse of the Soviet Union. This political stance is clearly value-based, emphasizing that this individual is not suitable to serve as a member of the Government of the Republic in this country and at this time. Criticism is also aimed at the Prime Minister’s lack of an adequate response concerning these personnel choices.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax hikes (especially the car tax), highlighting the economic recession and public uncertainty. The core demand is the immediate reduction of governing costs through a negative supplementary budget, rather than raising taxes. The stance is based on both policy and performance, accusing the government of systematically creating uncertainty. On behalf of Isamaa, they promise to abolish the car tax in the future.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The politician is vehemently opposed to the car tax, calling it unconstitutional and promising to repeal it should the Isamaa party return to power. His political platform is highly critical, accusing the Kallas-Michal governments of systematically generating instability, which is manifested through tax hikes, cuts to family benefits, and the failure to implement promised teacher salary increases. He is demanding that the government immediately adopt a negative supplementary budget and correct its policies to meet the expectations of society.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance regarding the government's actions, focusing on two primary areas: national security and fiscal discipline. He/She specifically questions the suitability of Minister (Sveti) to serve in the government due to his/her public statements concerning the status of Crimea following its annexation. Economically, the speaker opposes the government’s tax policy, which imposes a burden on individuals and businesses estimated to be in the range of a billion euros.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is strongly opposed to the swift implementation of the car tax, highlighting both procedural and constitutional concerns. The opposition frames this as a violation of legitimate expectation, citing Section 41 of the Taxation Procedure Act concerning the required six-month notice period. This position is clearly grounded in policy and legal norms, questioning the constitutionality of the draft bill.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the Reform Party government’s fiscal policy, particularly regarding the forced implementation of the tax hump and the reduction of national defense spending. Although the supplementary budget is declaratively supported as a step in the right direction towards cutting administrative costs, it is fundamentally viewed as inadequate and failing to meet basic standards. The political framework is heavily focused on criticizing the incompetence of the government's actions (or inaction) and its financial management. The primary focus areas are the state's fiscal sustainability and ensuring security.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's leadership crisis and its inability to make rational economic decisions. The most pressing issues are tax hikes (the tax hump, car tax, and land tax) and the necessity of stabilizing state finances through substantive spending cuts. The demand for a policy change is strong, citing the European Parliament election results as a clear delegitimization of the government's mandate. The focus is on the government's poor performance and political accountability.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional toward the Kaja Kallas government’s policy directions and fiscal strategy, emphasizing the government's crisis in governance. Key issues include opposing tax hikes and criticizing the disregard for the voters' will following the recent elections. The framework is heavily performance-based, focusing on the government's poor execution and fiscal mismanagement.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on intense opposition to the car tax, which is characterized as an unreasonable, unconstitutional, and fundamentally deceptive attack on the public's livelihood and freedoms. This stance is strongly value-driven and performance-focused, calling upon the populace to vote for Isamaa as a protest against the government coalition’s policies. The speaker pledges to utilize every political and legal measure available to block and ultimately repeal the legislation.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's poor economic and financial policies and the resulting instability. The speaker demands a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister and the government as a whole. A second key focus is the legal declaration of the Russian presidential election results as illegitimate, emphasizing a value-based approach to matters of freedom and national sovereignty.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a strongly opposing stance regarding the government's fiscal policy, criticizing its irresponsibility, unpredictability, and lack of long-term vision. The primary political objective is the postponement, for at least four years, of the income tax-free minimum reform (the abolition of the tax hump/kink) planned by the Reform Party, as its cost—1.2% of GDP—is unaffordable for the state. The criticism is primarily policy- and performance-based, accusing the government of relaxing budgetary rules and knowingly submitting a false program to the European Commission.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker positions himself as a staunch critic of the government's actions, focusing on the administration's lack of vision in energy policy and its financial irresponsibility. While he supports the teachers' pay raise, he sharply criticizes the procedural style used to implement it and the government's overall prioritization. He views initiatives to change electoral rules as populist distractions, stressing the necessity for comprehensive and rational policy. The political framework is heavily geared toward criticizing the government's poor performance and failures.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on government transparency and public trust. The speaker sharply criticizes the presentation of misinformation to Parliament and the government's inability to address the reduction of administrative costs and economic stimulation. The main framework emphasizes government inefficiency and "deceptive politics." The political strategy is heavily geared toward criticizing the government's performance and ethical standards.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the government coalition's broken promises, particularly the scrapping of the income tax exemption for the average pension, which has been dubbed "lying politics." The speaker adopts a position of strong opposition to the cascade of tax hikes, stressing the necessity of rational governance. The political framework is clearly results-oriented and values-driven (honesty), cautioning the public against trusting the ruling parties in the upcoming European Parliament elections.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance regarding the incumbent government's economic policy, accusing it of undermining Estonia's competitiveness and destroying confidence in the economy. The political framework is clearly results-oriented, focusing on the government's failures concerning tax hikes, bureaucracy, and the slow utilization of EU structural funds. The primary task is for the government to abandon its anti-economic measures.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is split into two areas: strong, value-based support for assisting Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, recognizing the inherent value in setting such a precedent, and fierce opposition to the government’s leftist, restriction- and tax-heavy "climate socialism." It vigorously defends Estonian homeowners, forest owners, and businesses against additional levies. The stances are overwhelmingly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing economic liberty and the sound management of state finances.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's financial management, highlighting the failure of state budget targets in 2023, 2024, and the worst-case scenario projected for 2025. The speaker demands concrete numerical data regarding budget execution, citing significant confusion surrounding the nation's financial status. This constitutes a forceful, results-oriented critique of the government's fiscal policy.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is the suspension or revocation of voting rights for Russian citizens based on security considerations. The political position is firmly directed toward restricting suffrage, stressing the necessity to "live in truth" and cease the manipulation of the public. This is a stance framed strongly around core values and centered on security concerns.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the crisis in the government's fiscal policy and non-compliance with the Maastricht criteria. Also at the forefront is strong opposition to the violation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act, which is evident in the arbitrary bundling of proposed amendments. It vigorously supports the swift implementation of the law concerning the utilization of Russian oligarchs' assets, viewing this as an opportunity to establish an international precedent.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is strongly oppositional, demanding the prime minister's resignation due to a crisis of leadership and indecisiveness within the government. The primary focus areas are the economic recession, the detrimental effects of tax hikes, and the necessity of reducing government expenditure. The policy framing is clearly outcome-based, emphasizing Estonia's position amidst Europe's deepest economic downturn.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
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.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most crucial topic is the organization of the Parliament's work and the election of the presidium. The speaker strongly supports Jüri Ratas's candidacy for Deputy Speaker, highlighting his experience and level-headedness when resolving critical conflict situations. The focus is on institutional stability and the efficiency of the parliament's operations, which is clearly a results-oriented approach.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political focus is currently centered on the crisis within the justice system, stemming from the conflict between the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General. The speaker adopts a strong opposition stance, demanding answers regarding accusations of systematic deception and interference in specific criminal cases. The narrative is heavily focused on evaluating the government's performance and ethical conduct, underscoring the question of the independence of the Prosecutor's Office.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance, focusing on highlighting the national insecurity and crisis resulting from the government's actions. He sharply criticizes the functioning of the rule of law (citing the Prosecutor General's case), economic policy (tax hikes), and family policy, demanding an end to the political agenda that is eroding public confidence. This position is heavily value- and results-driven, emphasizing the lack of stability and the detrimental impact of harmful decisions.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is on the war in Ukraine, which is being treated as genocide, demanding a fundamental paradigm shift from the Western community regarding the scaling up of military aid. A strong demand is being put forward that the Republic of Estonia should not recognize the results or the mandate of Russia's "presidential elections." These positions are strongly value-based, emphasizing the definition of truth and holding the aggressor state accountable. The speaker demands that the Russian Federation be designated as a terrorist state.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker's position is vehemently opposed to the government's economic and financial policies, stressing the deep stagnation of the Estonian economy, which they attribute to the government's lack of credibility and excessive tax hikes. The key priorities include restoring economic competitiveness, abandoning further tax increases, and reducing central government bureaucracy. The political framework is heavily results-oriented, focusing specifically on the government's failure of leadership quality during the crisis.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, which is deemed a failure and has resulted in economic contraction and the highest inflation rate in Europe. The speaker forcefully rejects the introduction of the car tax and demands that the draft bill be withdrawn. The criticism is primarily outcome-based, highlighting the negative repercussions for business confidence and the public's ability to cope financially.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is fiercely anti-government, centered on the failure of economic policy and the prolonged economic downturn. They most vehemently oppose the imposition of a car tax during the recession, stressing that the government’s policies are eroding competitiveness. The narrative is largely outcome-based, accusing the government of indecisiveness and lacking a substantive austerity agenda.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The central political stance centers on achieving military overmatch for Ukraine this year, stressing that current Western support is facing a "paradigmatic crisis" and is inadequate. The speaker calls for a robust and unconditional Estonian foreign policy position designed to pressure allies into increasing financial and military aid. This stance is strongly rooted in values and policy, demanding genuine exertion rather than strategic patience.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government's economic policy, specifically highlighting the deepening recession and the ill-advised nature of the tax increases. The central issue is the demand for the repeal of the motor vehicle tax law, which opponents argue is worsening economic competitiveness and undermining people's livelihoods. The criticism targets the effectiveness and performance of the government's actions, rather than its core values. An urgent policy correction is being demanded.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political position focuses heavily on the critical situation of the nation's economy and finances, accusing the government of passivity and indecisiveness. The speaker offers Isamaa's policy as an alternative, emphasizing the need for swift and substantive decisions to halt the economic recession. The platform is strongly results-oriented, criticizing the government's inability to support the economic environment.