By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 97
Fully Profiled: 97
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Criticism is directed at the limited scope of the current draft bill, as it fails to address fundamental issues such as distortions in the composition of the Electoral College and the potential threat of a dark horse candidate. Administrative reforms are also indirectly criticized for having distorted the original proportionality of the Electoral College.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary opponent is the ruling coalition, particularly the Reform Party, which is being criticized for implementing tax hikes. The criticism is directed both at the substance of the policy (the car tax, income tax, and excise duties) and at political integrity, thereby questioning the legitimacy of the government (a lack of mandate).
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The primary opponent is the government and the prime minister, who are criticized for demagoguery, incompetence, and irresponsible fiscal policy. Criticism is particularly sharp regarding the finance minister, who was allegedly unprepared to answer substantive questions during the car tax debate. The criticism is aimed both at the policy itself and the quality of the government’s performance.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The main targets of criticism are the minister (for incompetence and unresponsiveness) and the coalition partners (for breaking pre-election promises and attempting to stifle debate). The criticism is both policy-based and procedural, specifically accusing the Speaker of the Riigikogu of being put forward to spearhead the suppression of the discussion.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The main opponents are the prime minister and the government, who are being criticized for incompetence, strategic passivity, and a lack of analysis. The criticism is intense and accusatory, particularly regarding the government’s silence during EU negotiations and the financial disarray within the ministries.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Criticism is aimed at the President of the Republic and the government/prime minister, who are accused of failing to reach an agreement regarding national security interests prior to the parliamentary debate. The President's potential appeal to the Supreme Court is viewed as an escalation of tensions and beneficial only to certain political forces. The amendments proposed by the Centre Party are criticized as making no substantive changes and potentially further restricting religious freedom.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The direct opposition is aimed at the stance of Jaan Toots, Narva's leading politician, who wants to halt the transition to Estonian-language education, calling it a failed experiment. Indirectly, he also criticizes the government (the minister) for insufficient oversight and failure to provide resources during the education system transition. Furthermore, he criticizes the quality of the government's responses.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the previous minister (Signe Riisalo) and her policies concerning the Health Insurance Fund and family benefits. The criticism is both policy-driven and ethics-based (bonuses, summer retreats), calling into question the governing party’s internal consistency and unity.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The opposition is directed at the requirement for the precise formulation and categorization of questions, as mandated by the chair of the session or the procedural rules. The criticism is procedural and of moderate intensity, emphasizing that strict wording does not improve the substance of the answers.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The confrontation targets the government's policy (the HLÜ liquidation bill) and the conduct of the ministers (the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Finance), who are criticized for bypassing parliamentary discussion. The criticism is intense, and any compromise on the bill is ruled out; instead, they demand its rejection and the drafting of a new proposal. Furthermore, the inflexibility of the session chair in allowing questions is also criticized.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main opponents are the Riigikogu Board and the ruling coalition. The criticism is primarily directed against procedural violations (the bundling of amendments, the 51-vote requirement) and the government's tax policy. It accuses the Board of failing to fulfill its duty of diligence and killing the substantive work of the Riigikogu, claiming that the Board "is hiding behind the committee."
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary criticism is directed at the waste management policy of the minister and the government, which is considered ineffective and more detrimental to the environment than the alternatives. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, calling into question the government's understanding of local government administration, which critics describe as "very rosy."
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at the coalition (the Reform Party and the Social Democrats), who stand accused of hypocrisy (citing the Viljandi example) and obstructing the opposition’s work by interpreting the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act in a manner that prevents voting on the opposition’s proposed amendments. He/She warns that this interpretation strips the opposition of the ability to alter the content or objective of the draft law.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is critical of both earlier parliaments (dating back to 2004) and the current government, faulting them for a lack of political will and foresight regarding national defense. Turning to the context of party financing, he sharply criticizes the structure and operation of the ERJK, accusing it of systemic chaos and unfairly targeting specific individuals.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The criticism is aimed at the activities of the Ministry of Finance and the Minister of Finance, focusing on the inaccuracy of budget procedures and expenditure planning. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, questioning the accuracy of the planning and the justification for reallocating funds.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker is highly critical of both the current government and previous politicians who represented "mainstream ideas." He directly accuses the Social Democrats (Sotsid) of laying the groundwork for the high tax burden, thus extending his criticism beyond just the two parties currently in power. The critique targets specific political decisions (tax hikes) and historical judgment (security failures).
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main opposition is the government and the prime minister, who are criticized for failing to provide substantive answers and relying instead on slogans. Strong criticism is also aimed at the government's actions concerning the constant renaming of ministries and restructuring of departments, which creates instability and is expensive. Furthermore, the prime minister’s claim that climate change is the farmer’s main enemy is being challenged.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The objection is aimed at the coalition's inability to clarify the specific targets of the budget cuts and against colleagues who have become unduly trusting of the president. The speaker sharply rejects accusations that, as a member of the constitutional committee, he acted knowingly and maliciously in violation of the constitution. He expresses little hope that the coalition will support reasonable bills.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The strong opposition is aimed at the ruling coalition (the Reform Party and Eesti 200) and specifically targets Jürgen Ligi. The criticism is both policy-based (non-transparent cuts) and value-based, condemning the labeling of elected politicians as "sheep." The speaker accuses the Prime Minister of hypocrisy for refusing to comment on her party colleague's statements.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main criticism is directed at the minister's actions and absence, specifically because they attempted to participate electronically while simultaneously being occupied with another event. The speaker criticizes this as an avoidance of responsibility and demands the minister's physical presence. The criticism is procedural and intense.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is directed at the government's actions, criticizing the potential appointment of Mart Võrklaev to the Bank of Estonia as a reward (or token of gratitude) for implementing the car tax. The criticism is personal and focuses on political favoritism, demanding an immediate explanation from the opposing side.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Strong opposition is directed at the coalition parties (the Social Democrats, Eesti 200, the Reform Party), who are accused of unwarranted criticism of Isamaa. The criticism is policy-based, particularly aimed at the Social Democrats, who failed to strongly support the proposal for a fixed price for the universal service. Colleague Aab's statement regarding the price of the universal service is considered outright misleading.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The opposition targets the forecasts of the government's energy policy and the level of detail in its planning. The criticism is policy-driven, demanding clarity on the feasibility of the 100% renewable energy goal and the associated risks.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main opponents are the government as a whole and specific ministers (Tsahkna, Kallas, Terras, Taro), who are criticized for their contradictory stances on fiscal and tax policy. The criticism is policy-based, accusing the government of reducing economic competitiveness and hindering economic growth. Strong expressions are used, such as "brutal cuts" and "complete stupidity," to describe the government's policies.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary opposition is aimed at the government's tax policy and inefficient public transport, which is widely viewed as punishing the populace. Strong criticism is also leveled against the Riigikogu Board and its committees for violating established parliamentary good practice when processing draft legislation in the absence of the bill's initiator. The criticism is both policy-based and procedural.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Criticism is aimed at both the previous and current compositions of parliament for delaying their reaction to the security situation for too long. Separate criticism is leveled against the 2023 coalition, which misled the public by promising to find solutions that are legally impossible (specifically, restricting the voting rights of only citizens of aggressor states without amending the constitution). The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on inefficiency and unrealistic promises.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker is in strong opposition to the Prime Minister and the governing coalition, criticizing their policies in the field of national defense and their lack of ideas. The criticism is directed both at the political substance (the lack of capabilities) and the procedure (the Prime Minister's duty to call the opposition to order for misrepresentation). He points out that the coalition holds the majority, but lacks ideas.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The primary criticism is aimed at the previous governing coalition and the Social Democrats, who are being blamed for implementing a "tax war" and excessive bureaucracy. Criticism is also leveled at the Prime Minister's past actions (the bankruptcy of Nordica, the chaos in the energy sector), which constitutes more of a personal, performance-based attack.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary adversary is the current government and the Reform Party, whose mistakes and blunders are being heavily emphasized. The criticism is intense and focuses on the dismal performance caused by the government and the resulting chaos in state management.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the coalition members of parliament and the constitutional amendment draft they submitted, particularly concerning the regulation of voting rights for individuals with undefined citizenship and citizens of third countries. The criticism is sharp, accusing opponents of spreading disinformation regarding security agency reports and using flawed justifications (such as defining an aggressor state based on voting rights). He warns that the coalition's proposal would damage Estonia's reputation among its Western allies.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponents are the government and its ministers, who are criticized for making decisions behind closed doors and for inadequate regional policy. The criticism is aimed both at political choices (the car tax) and procedural errors (the failure to involve local municipalities in the school reform). The speaker faults the ministers for using political rhetoric that frames the criticism as the "bogeyman of EKREIKE" or "political provocation."
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The primary criticism is aimed at the Government (regarding its observations on Draft Bill 544) and the ruling coalition. The Government's remarks are dismissed as either having been resolved or being irrelevant. The ruling coalition's energy policy is intensely attacked, casting doubt on the reliability of the underlying calculations.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary opponents are Prime Minister Michal, the Reform Party, and the government coalition as a whole, all of whom are accused of failing to trust parliament and the public. The criticism is both procedural (concerning the interpretation of the rules of procedure) and political (citing disorder, unfair taxes, and the absence of a family policy). The speaker also criticizes the interior minister's "strange statements" and the justice minister's initiatives regarding the importation of prisoners. Compromise is ruled out, as the demands are for a vote of no confidence in the government and the formation of a new coalition.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main opponents are the prime minister and the leaders of the governing coalition (dubbed "the three wise men"), who are being criticized for making secret decisions that are detrimental to the state. The criticism is both political (rejecting the accusation of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order) and procedural (bypassing Parliament and the Minister of Finance in the decision-making process). The speaker also hints at potential conflicts of interest between the coalition parties and firms connected to energy projects.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The criticism is aimed both at the government’s administrative competence (specifically, the lack of clarity regarding areas of responsibility between Minister Keldo and the Digital Minister) and at the unethical conduct of major service providers (Telia). The attacks are procedural and political, demanding the immediate intervention of supervisory bodies.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The primary contention is aimed at the presiding officer of the session, whose interpretation of the Rules of Procedure and Internal Order Act is deemed incorrect and unjust. The criticism is intense and procedural, alleging that the chair is establishing a practice that contravenes the law and is causing strain. The speaker urgently calls for a return to previous precedent.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponent is the current coalition government, particularly Kaja Kallas’s government, which is accused of completely ignoring the issue of demography in the coalition agreement. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, accusing the government of taking steps detrimental to families, which generate uncertainty. The speaker calls on the government to reverse the painful measures that have been implemented.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The main targets of criticism are the Ministry of Culture (for cutting sports subsidies) and the government as a whole (for the centralizing regional reform). The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, accusing the government of increasing bureaucracy and making illogical decisions. The speaker issues a direct challenge, asking whether it wouldn't be more appropriate to replace the minister if the funding is not reaching rural areas.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary criticism is leveled against the government or the budget drafters because the budget is non-transparent and violates the constitution. The criticism is intense and procedural, extending accountability to the president as well, who, in the speaker's view, should have sent the bill back.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The criticism targets the bill's potentially populist nature, suggesting resistance to legislation founded on vague motives. Specific opponents or groups are not named; rather, the critique is aimed at the procedure and the underlying concept.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The opposition is directed at the government and the leadership of the Finance Committee, who are being criticized for ignoring the opposition and for improper procedure. The criticism is intense, focusing both on policy (tax hikes) and procedural violations, with accusations that the leadership is suppressing the rights of the opposition. Rather than discussing compromise, strict adherence to the rules is being demanded.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The primary opponent is the ruling coalition and its ministers, who are criticized for engaging in mere busywork and demonstrating incompetence. The accusation leveled by the Minister of Education against Isamaa is particularly strongly rejected, being labeled an irrational conspiracy theory. The criticism focuses on procedural errors (specifically, ignoring traditional negotiation practices) and a fundamental lack of political substance.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main confrontation is directed at the government (Kristen Michal's cabinet), which is accused of a lack of clarity and unfairness in its tax policy concerning the security tax. Furthermore, the rapporteur and the commission are sharply criticized for their handling of the draft bill, with demands for the correction of flawed documents and strict adherence to procedural rules.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The criticism is directed against the political stance of the current government coalition (especially Kaja Kallas's third government) and the Minister of the Interior, stemming from their decision to grant exceptional citizenship 28 times within a short timeframe. It also criticizes the original 2006 legal amendment introduced by that year's coalition (the Reform Party, the Centre Party, and the People's Union). The criticism is rooted in policy and procedure, accusing the government of unequal treatment and creating security risks.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main opponents are the government (ministries), the Finance Committee, and the chair of the session. The criticism is intense and focuses on procedural violations (the removal of amendments) and political dishonesty (the lack of specific earmarking for tax revenue, and plugging budget holes). [The speaker] accuses the majority of silencing the opposition and engaging in a "gang-up," which undermines trust in the state.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
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2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary confrontation is aimed at the Social Democrats, who are being accused of holding the coalition hostage, manipulating the electorate, and undermining the state's security interests. Criticism is also leveled at the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are being urged to "cast off those chains around them" and vote according to their conscience. The criticism is intense and covers both policy issues (voting rights for stateless persons) and procedural matters (unclear delegation, the Brezhnev package).
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The main opponents are the governing coalition, especially the Social Democrats, who are accused of holding their coalition partners hostage and steamrolling the parliamentary majority. The Prime Minister is criticized for spreading false information and ignoring the search for common ground. The criticism is both political (security) and procedural (rejection of compromise).
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The main opponents are the governing coalition, the Reform Party, and the Prime Minister, all of whom are being sharply criticized for the way they implement policy. Criticism is directed at both procedural violations (such as the uncoordinated land tax increase) and unethical behavior (like concealing plans before the elections). The government's actions are being labeled irresponsible and hypocritical.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary targets of criticism are the government coalition, the Finance Committee, and the National Defence Committee, who stand accused of illegally dismissing Isamaa's amendments and violating the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. Criticism is also aimed at the ministers (Jürgen Ligi, Piret Hartman) and the chairman of the Finance Committee (Annely), citing their incompetence and the declining quality of budget preparation. The speaker protests resolutely and deems compromise impossible under the current procedural circumstances.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The main targets of criticism are the minister and ministry officials, who are accused of creating illogical regions and pressuring local governments into signing agreements. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, accusing the officials of creating an opportunity for centralization in order to manage financial resources. Instead of a compromise, there is an urgent demand for the immediate cessation of the activity.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is in strong opposition to the government ministers, leveling criticism at both the Minister of the Interior (over the voting rights of citizens from the aggressor state) and the Minister of Finance (regarding the budget procedure). The critique spans both policy (security) and procedural issues (Parliament’s role in the budget), includes personal attacks, and demonstrates zero willingness to seek compromise.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The primary confrontation is directed at the Prime Minister, who stands accused of repeatedly and publicly disseminating false information regarding the content of the Isamaa draft bill. The criticism is intense, focusing on the politician's incompetence in interpreting the legislation and misleading the public. Additionally, they criticize the Speaker of the Riigikogu for failing to refute the Prime Minister's misinformation.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary conflict is between the government and the minister, who is being sharply criticized for the dishonest and non-transparent methodology used in drafting the budget. The criticism focuses on procedural errors, such as concealing cuts via the reserve fund, and unreliable communication with the public.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The main confrontation is aimed at the Minister of the Interior and the Social Democrats, who stand accused of endangering internal security and systematically undermining national interests. The criticism is intense, based on both policy and values, and further accuses the coalition of internal opposition, mutually "neutralizing" one another, and neglecting the governance of the state. The opponent's views are labeled a "very weak solution" and "obscure rhetoric."
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The criticism is not directed at specific opponents, but rather at the potential rigidity of the parliament’s rules of procedure, which could impede flexible work. The speaker demands that the proposal not be "shelved," which serves as indirect criticism toward overly bureaucratic procedures.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary confrontation is aimed at the government and the ministers, who are being criticized for incompetence and a lack of answers. Separately highlighted is the stance of the coalition partner Eesti 200 regarding needs-based benefits, which conflicts with the government's activities. The criticism is intense, focusing both on the substance of the policy (social benefits) and procedural errors (the Prime Minister's directive versus the Riigikogu's decision), and culminates in a proposal to reject the draft bill.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The criticism is directed at the "esteemed members of the coalition" who sought to process the draft bill hastily and improperly, thereby circumventing the required procedure. The opposition is procedural and institutional, accusing the coalition of underestimating the parliament.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the government coalition as a whole, who are criticized for fiscal irresponsibility, creating instability, and violating established good practice during the processing of legislative amendments. Criticism is particularly sharp against the Social Democrats, who are accused of hypocrisy because they support a tax reform that harms low-wage earners. A compromise is only seen in postponing the elimination of the tax ‘hump’ or raising the threshold, but not in accepting the government’s current plan.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The main confrontation is with the Reform Party and the coalition led by the Prime Minister, who are accused of deliberate inaction and avoiding the security issue. The criticism is intense, accusing the Reform Party of undermining the will of other parties (including the coalition partner). The speaker also refers to the previous prime minister (Kaja Kallas) and her earlier stance to demonstrate the ambiguity of the Reform Party's position.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the inaction or ambiguity of the presiding officer of the session, who failed to introduce the procedure for conducting the session in light of technical problems, and failed to ensure the notification of Riigikogu members via signature verification. The objection is purely procedural and centers on deficiencies in the rules for conducting the session.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The primary opponents are the Government of the Republic, the Minister of the Interior, and the Social Democrats, who are criticized for their policies, not personally. The criticism is intense, focusing on political inconsistency (e.g., the consolidation of the Defence League versus the rhetoric of a combat situation) and the undermining of security through tax policy. There is no willingness to compromise, as the government's actions are considered to be in stark contradiction with Estonia's vital interests.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker is clearly in opposition, leveling criticism both at the current government (for its inaction in pursuing accelerated capability development) and indirectly at the previous Minister of Defense, Laanet, for reducing positions within the Defense League. The critique targets specific political decisions and the failure to provide solutions for advancing defense capabilities.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main criticism is directed at the Ministry of Education and the minister, citing administrative failure and the evasion of responsibility for the fiasco involving the joint entrance exams. The criticism is intense and centers on the procedural injustice that directly impacted young people. The opposing viewpoint (that everyone had a backup plan) is regarded as ignoring the unjust consequences.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The speaker is strongly opposed to the Social Democratic Party minister and the coalition at large, criticizing their vague stance on the border treaty and the voting rights of Russian citizens. Criticism is also leveled at the actions of the parliament speaker, who stands accused of a gross violation of the rules of procedure.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The primary criticism is aimed at the Riigikogu Board and the session chair, who are accused of inconsistent interpretation of the law and allowing parliamentary culture to deteriorate. The criticism is procedural and intense, demanding that the Board establish a unified practice.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary opponent is the Government of the Republic and the ruling coalition, who are criticized for poor political choices and a leadership crisis that has driven Estonia into a tax war against its own people. The criticism is directed both at the political substance (the car tax contradicts security policy) and the procedures (the unconstitutional linking of amendments). Instead of compromise, the demand is to halt the reading of the draft legislation entirely.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The main confrontation is aimed at the Reform Party-led government, sharply criticizing their economic choices (tax hikes) and security policy. The opposition's stance is intense, accusing the government of shifting responsibility onto external factors and refusing to own up to its mistakes. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main criticism is directed at the current Riigikogu Board, who are accused of insufficient work organization and protecting the political culture. The criticism is procedural and focuses on performance capability, arguing that Reinsalu is capable of organizing the parliament's work better.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The objection is indirect, aimed at colleagues who may not be considering the consequences of their vote. The criticism itself is procedural and measured, not personal, and specific opponents are not named.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The primary opponents are the coalition parties (the Social Democrats and the Reform Party), who face criticism for poor legislative drafting, superficiality, and a lack of command over the subject matter. Criticism is also leveled at the incompetence of the minister and the commission representative. The speaker further faults the coalition for misplaced priorities (local government revenues derived at the expense of landowners) and for breaking their word.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed at the governing coalition (especially Eesti 200) for breaking promises (e.g., taxing pensions, pledges regarding the car tax). The criticism is intense and covers both political substance (the detrimental nature of the taxes) and procedural violations (breach of the Rules of Procedure/House Rules, unequal treatment). Instead of a compromise, the demand is for the rejection of the draft legislation or the termination of the proceedings.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main criticism is aimed at the government and its coalition partners (including the Reform Party and the Social Democrats) for their political dishonesty and incompetence. The criticism is intense and focuses on both political promises (pensions, the car tax) and ethical issues (lying, the erosion of trust). The speaker also refers to the previous government as "wasteful and living a life of luxury."
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, Estonia 200), especially the Reform Party, which is accused of repeatedly lying both before and after the elections. The criticism is intense and focuses on political credibility, ethical failings, and breaking promises, rather than just the substance of the policy. The speaker is calling for the bill not to be supported, ruling out any possibility of compromise.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the actions of the minister and the government, accusing them of pitting local governments against landowners. The opposition is intense, focusing on the poor quality of the draft legislation, inadequate analysis, and the violation of constitutional principles. The speaker considers this confrontation to be ugly and despicable.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The main opponents are the ruling coalition (especially the Reform Party and the Social Democrats), who are accused of lying and continuing to pursue dishonest policies. The criticism is intense and targets both the substance of the policy (the tax hump) and ethical issues (breaking promises, lack of statesmanship). It accuses the coalition of being trapped by harmful dogmas and being unwilling to implement sensible solutions. Compromise is out of the question unless the government is prepared to admit its mistake.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the governing coalition, which is accused of ignoring substantive arguments and continuing poor procedural practices. The criticism is intense, focusing both on the substance of the policy (moral decay) and procedural issues (conflict with the Rules of Procedure Act). Compromise is ruled out in the final vote, as the faction will vote against the bill.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the governing coalition, particularly the Minister of the Interior and the Social Democrats (SDE), who stand accused of lacking political will and clarity regarding security issues. The criticism addresses both the political substance (the absence of solutions) and the procedure (the failure to implement the coalition agreement and the arrangement of illegal schemes). The Interior Minister’s response is viewed as "predictably regrettable and empty."
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Criticism is primarily directed at the governing coalition (Reform Party, Social Democrats, Estonia 200) and the chairman of the leading committee. The criticism is both procedural (unlawful bundling of amendments) and substantive (lack of political will regarding internal security issues, failed points of the coalition agreement). The speaker suspects the Reform Party of malicious, deliberate action concerning the issue of voting rights and deems the Minister of the Interior's criticism inadequate. They demand the termination or suspension of the bill's proceedings.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the Prime Minister, who are accused of lacking political will and shifting responsibility. The criticism is intense and focuses on the government's inaction and the futility of the coalition agreement concerning internal security issues. Government initiatives have been rejected as insufficient or unfeasible.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opposition is directed at the government-initiated draft election law and the misleading claims about taxes made by the representative of the Reform Party. The criticism is both policy-based (concerning the security and lack of oversight of e-voting) and procedural (involving the violation of the House Rules and Procedures Act when combining amendments). The opposition is intense; the Isamaa faction refuses to support the bill in the final vote.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strong opposition is aimed at the ruling coalition, particularly the Social Democrats, who are being accused of initiating a cascade of taxes and exhibiting ideological inconsistency. The criticism is primarily procedural (violating standard good legislative practice) and political (damaging the economy and imposing unfair taxes). Compromise has been ruled out, with the proposal being to reject the sugar tax bill during its first reading.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponents are the Riigikogu Board and the leading committee (the Constitutional Committee), who are primarily criticized for procedural violations (the bundling of amendments) and for choosing a path of lawbreaking. The criticism is intense, accusing the Board of violating the fundamental rights of Riigikogu members and of the "malicious and criminal" use of a Supreme Court decision to limit obstruction. No willingness to compromise is expressed; instead, the immediate cessation of the illegal activity is demanded.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The opposition's stance is highly intense, directed against the Minister of Social Protection and the government, accusing them of deliberately pitting families against one another. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure, faulting them for making decisions before the analysis was completed and for revoking previous promises. The speaker labels the government's actions irresponsible and a great disservice to the future of Estonia.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary opponents are the Reform Party and the government coalition, who are accused of neglecting security and voting down the Isamaa bill. The criticism is both political and procedural. The Minister of the Interior is criticized personally, being labeled an additional security threat due to his/her arbitrary interpretation.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary adversaries are the ruling coalition, particularly the Social Democrats (Läänemets and Ossinovski), who face criticism for the ideological inconsistency of their economic policy. The critique is intense, focusing both on procedural injustice (the disregard for prior agreements) and the political substance (tax hikes), thereby precluding any compromise regarding procedural rules.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Criticism is aimed at the potential lack of support from the coalition and the procedural risks involved in the Minister of Education's negotiations. Concerns are being raised that the agreements might not be signed if funding cannot be secured within the coalition, pointing to the danger of "gambling." The criticism targets the uncertainty and procedural lack of transparency surrounding the government's actions.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The objection is aimed at the Riigikogu decision concerning an amendment to legislation, criticizing it on the grounds of unreasonableness, legal problems, and a decline in effectiveness. The criticism is both policy-based and procedural, centering on the fact that the decision creates more issues and questions.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The primary opponent is the government coalition, which stands accused of lying and adopting decisions that run counter to the interests of the Estonian state. The criticism is intense, focusing both on the failed tax policy and the political horse-trading of security issues. The speaker criticizes the government for deliberate stalling and for writing unfeasible declarations into the coalition agreement.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The confrontation is aimed at the Reform Party, indirectly criticizing the scope and consistency of their procedural decisions. The criticism is politically calculated, questioning whether the party’s "leniency" extends to other factions, and not just to the non-aligned MP.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is the governing coalition, especially the Social Democrats and the Minister of the Interior, who are being sharply criticized for their lack of political will and for dragging their feet on security issues. The criticism targets both the political substance and the dishonest negotiation style (referred to as "horse-trading"), as well as the proposal of unrealistic solutions.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is the government led by the Reform Party, which is accused of imposing new taxes during the economic crisis and adopting an inadequate approach. The coalition partner Eesti 200 is particularly criticized for breaking its promise regarding the car tax. The criticism is intense and targets both the substance of the policy (injustice, lack of impact analysis) and the procedure (the minister’s position, the quality of responses). Compromise is ruled out, and proposals have been made to reject the draft bill during the first reading.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main opposition is directed at the governing coalition, particularly the Social Democrats, who are being criticized for their desire to liberalize migration policy. The criticism is both policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the contradictory statements made by ministers and the government's lack of a unified position.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main confrontation is focused on the government's tax policy, which is being criticized for undermining economic competitiveness and worsening people's livelihoods. The criticism is both substantive (the car tax is nonsense) and procedural (the draft bill is crude and ignores the coalition partner's proposals). He/She directly criticizes the Prime Minister, asking why he/she failed to take into account the proposals of his/her own party colleague.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary opposition is focused on the government's internal discord, criticizing two ministers (the Minister of Social Protection and the Minister of Economic Affairs and IT Riisalo) for advocating the immigration of cheap labor. The criticism is policy-based, accusing the ministers of sending misleading signals and contradicting the government's established plans. The resistance is intense, demanding that the Prime Minister intervene and speak with the ministers.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary adversary is the government coalition in its entirety, which faces criticism for political chaos and financial ambiguity. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of indecisiveness, especially regarding security issues, and of delivering contradictory messages. Particular attention is drawn to the Reform Party and the government's "dithering" (or "odd maneuvering") on the issue of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens.