By Months: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
53 Speeches
The style of cooperation in the chamber is confrontational, focusing on defending the rights of the Isamaa faction and demanding that the government correct its errors. Previous cooperation (such as the football halls project) is highlighted as a positive example, but in the current proceedings, procedural correctness is demanded instead of compromise.
11.2024
89 Speeches
The speaker expresses a desire for broad consensus on issues concerning constitutional amendments and calls on the coalition to allow a free vote. He is prepared to compromise and merge the two constitutional amendment bills to achieve a legally sound solution. However, he criticizes the coalition for failing to involve the opposition in the drafting of its constitutional bill, thereby demonstrating an unwillingness to find common ground.
10.2024
31 Speeches
Although the speaker is an opposition representative, he demonstrates readiness for broad cooperation on issues of national importance. This is evident in the initiative to amend the Constitution to restrict the voting rights of third-country nationals, for which 28 signatures were collected from members of the opposition, independent deputies, and the coalition alike.
09.2024
24 Speeches
Shows readiness for cross-factional cooperation on security issues, particularly regarding the voting rights of Russian citizens, noting that four parties (including coalition partner Eesti 200) are prepared to continue consultations. At the same time, it criticizes the Reform Party for avoiding the discussion and notes that the Isamaa faction has not been engaged in substantive government discussions. Works actively on behalf of its faction (Isamaa) in initiating draft legislation.
07.2024
30 Speeches
The style of cooperation is geared towards representing the interests of the faction ("on behalf of the Isamaa faction") and seeking support from opposition partners (e.g., inviting members of EKRE to back Urmas Reinsalu’s candidacy). When engaging with the government, the style is uncompromising, particularly concerning tax policy and the quality of lawmaking, while demanding broad self-governance rights for the Riigikogu.
06.2024
36 Speeches
The working style is confrontational in relation to the Riigikogu Board and the coalition, repeatedly challenging procedural interpretations and accusing the Board of failing to fulfill its duty of diligence. It refers to cooperation with the Isamaa faction and other opposition members (Urmas Reinsalu), as well as the support group for families with many children. It emphasizes that the coalition does not take into account the substantive proposals put forward by the opposition or interest groups.
05.2024
54 Speeches
The speaker declares a willingness to make compromises and find common ground, particularly on security matters (voting rights), but accuses the coalition of lacking the necessary political will. He/She stresses that Isamaa is prepared to support an alternative solution, provided it represents a step forward for national security, but the government is failing to initiate any discussion.
04.2024
29 Speeches
It primarily operates in opposition, challenging the government and the board, and demanding the annulment of decisions deemed illegal. It points to the initiatives of the Isamaa parliamentary group (revocation of voting rights, family benefits), which the coalition voted down, thereby demonstrating a lack of cooperation with the ruling alliance.
03.2024
9 Speeches
The style of cooperation is pragmatic yet skeptical. He criticizes the coalition's internal horse-trading on security matters (a clear "quid pro quo"), but highlights the need for opposition votes to amend the constitution. He also questions the Reform Party on its willingness to allocate representative positions to members of other factions.
02.2024
22 Speeches
The subject focuses on defending the positions of the Isamaa faction and demands open discussion, yet demonstrates little readiness to compromise with the government. They reference past cooperation (e.g., with the Social Democrats) solely to highlight disagreements concerning migration policy and Estonian-language education.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The style of interaction is adversarial, focusing on sharp criticism of the government's actions and demanding clarity. The speaker emphasizes and supports the specific proposals of their party (Isamaa), such as the proposed solution for the voting rights of third-country nationals, which is based on reciprocity agreements.