By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

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.