By Months: Luisa Rõivas
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
10.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports the rapid, manifold increase in defense spending, deeming it the sole correct decision given the current security environment. However, they simultaneously express concern regarding the historically high state budget deficit (4.5%) and its long-term sustainability, demanding that the government take steps toward achieving balance. The political focus rests on security and fiscal responsibility, with a strong emphasis on the effectiveness of government action.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The political position focuses on maximizing the socio-economic impact of major cultural and sporting events by supporting their funding from the state budget. Another important policy direction is ensuring the sustainability of and investment in Estonian film production through a new development strategy. The stance is primarily policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the achievement of maximum benefit for rural areas and for Estonia as a whole.
12.2024
9 Speeches
The political focus is aimed at raising the internal culture and the quality of work within the Riigikogu (Parliament) to avoid giving the impression of a "kindergarten." The speaker is attempting to elevate the standard of the parliament, although they acknowledge that the children visiting might derive more joy from the experience than the Riigikogu members themselves. This approach is primarily value-based, centered on improving the institution's public image.
11.2024
3 Speeches
The political focus is directed toward the state provision of abortion services, which the speaker strongly supports, viewing it as a responsible public service and a proper form of healthcare. This position is both value-based (referencing her status as the mother of a large family) and political (emphasizing the medical nature of the service). The speaker stresses the necessity of constitutionally protecting the rights, life, and health of both the fetus and the pregnant woman.
09.2024
8 Speeches
The political focus is on expressing symbolic support for Israel, which was treated as a value-based consensus in the Foreign Affairs Committee. The speaker also expresses regret over the decision to close the New York consulate, emphasizing concern about diplomatic representation and serving Estonians living there. The political stance is strongly procedure-based, focusing on finalizing the draft bill.
06.2024
8 Speeches
The political position clearly supports Georgia’s democratic development and its orientation toward the European Union, stressing that Estonia is a great friend to Georgia. The speaker endorses the view that the utilization of support funds must be tied to democratic objectives, particularly given that Georgia’s current policy is anti-EU. This position is value-based, highlighting Estonia’s leadership in issuing similar declarations.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance heavily focuses on the poor state of public finances, highlighting the deepening budget deficit since 2017 and the rapid increase in the debt burden. The speaker supports the government's objective to improve the nation's finances, viewing it as the only sensible option. This position is strongly results-oriented, demanding clarity regarding the pace of deficit reduction and the target for achieving balance.
02.2024
2 Speeches
The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing Estonia's role at the forefront of Ukraine's supporters as the only conceivable option. The speaker strongly advocates for multiplying aid to Ukraine to achieve a quicker victory. He also expresses deep concern regarding the future of NATO and allied relations, especially in light of Donald Trump's potential second term as US President.