By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Sessions: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

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.