By Months: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
23 Speeches
The opposition is aimed at the substantive amendment to the draft bill, which concerns centralizing birth registration into county centers. The criticism is policy-driven, questioning the necessity and justification of the change, and asking whether the workload is truly so large that it requires redistribution.
10.2025
25 Speeches
The main opponents are the minister and the coalition partners, who are accused of breaking pre-election promises and stifling the debate. The criticism is intense, focusing on the minister's incompetence and inability to answer substantive questions. The speaker demands that, during the criticism of the session's chairing, the actions of the previous chairperson also be rectified.
09.2025
30 Speeches
The confrontation is directed at the government, and particularly the Reform Party, criticizing their economic policies (the liquidation of the HLÜ, climate goals) and financial mismanagement. He also sharply criticizes the political decisions made by the previous minister (Signe Riisalo) concerning the Health Insurance Fund deficit and family benefits, questioning whether she remains a member of the same party. Furthermore, he criticizes the president, reproaching him for failing to reach an agreement with the prime minister on the issue of the church law.
06.2025
28 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party and the Social Democrats), who are criticized for cementing tax increases and for the lack of a systematic approach to supervising political financing. Criticism is particularly sharp regarding the Political Parties Financing Surveillance Committee (ERJK), which is accused of fostering a "culture of settling scores" and making arbitrary decisions. The government is also criticized for its shortsightedness on security issues and its naivety in adhering to European Union directives.
05.2025
17 Speeches
The primary opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party and Eesti 200) and the Social Democrats (specifically regarding tax policy). The criticism targets both the political substance (illusory budget cuts, tax hikes) and procedural irregularities (a minister's absence from the sitting, the board's decision concerning the ministers' duty to respond). The politician accuses the coalition of short-sightedness and political polarization, while simultaneously demanding personal accountability from government members.
04.2025
14 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party, Estonia 200, and the Social Democrats) and the Riigikogu Board. The government is being criticized for economic incompetence and sending contradictory messages (e.g., cuts versus increased spending). The Riigikogu Board is being criticized for violating procedural rules and abusing its power. The criticism is intense, and there is no expressed willingness to compromise on the government's policies; instead, they promise to help facilitate tax reductions.
03.2025
12 Speeches
The main opponents are the government led by the Reform Party and earlier initiatives by the Social Democrats. Criticism is directed both at political decisions (the tax war, the shift to the left) and at the government's incompetence (chaos, errors). The opposition is intense, demanding the reversal of specific initiatives (regional administrative units, transport centers) and accusing the prime minister of misrepresenting Isamaa’s positions regarding national defense funding.
02.2025
36 Speeches
The main opponents are the Prime Minister and the ruling coalition, who are criticized both for their policies (energy, taxes, education) and for procedural shortcomings (lack of transparency, ignoring Parliament). The criticism is intense, including accusations of megalomania and dishonesty. The coalition's specific proposals regarding constitutional amendments are considered foolish and improper.
01.2025
13 Speeches
The main confrontation is with the government and its leading party, involving sharp criticism of their policies (tax increases, reduction of family benefits) and the actions of the Riigikogu board. The criticism is both substantive (ignoring demographics, regional reform plans) and procedural (the rejection of Isamaa’s interpellations, the drafting of the agenda). The government’s actions regarding family policy are being called "the greatest disservice."