By Plenary Sessions: Priit Sibul
Total Sessions: 99
Fully Profiled: 99
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is currently directed toward supporting the initiative to lower the VAT on foodstuffs. The speaker is concerned about the scope of the policy (whether it covers all foodstuffs or only certain items) and its potential impact on the food industry's competitiveness. The overall approach is rather policy-driven and moderately supportive, though the speaker is simultaneously seeking a detailed explanation.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The political focus centers on national defense, border infrastructure (the Saatse Road, the Baltic Defense Zone), and safeguarding citizens' property rights. The speaker sharply criticizes the Environmental Board's actions, labeling them "neo-nationalization," for imposing restrictions on landowners without prior consultation. Furthermore, there is strong support for simplifying gun ownership for self-defense purposes, given the current security situation, and a demand for swift and practical action from the government.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance strongly focuses on consumer protection and the transparency of service providers within official registers. Particular emphasis is placed on the necessity of language requirements for public transport providers (including platform services), viewing this as a prerequisite for offering a public service. Criticism is directed at the government's attitudes and perceptions, which deem these requirements unnecessary, making this fundamentally a value-based disagreement.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The most prominent issue is the transparency and fiscal integrity of the state budget, particularly concerning the utilization of large state subsidies (Estonian Railways) and reserves. The speaker is critical of the government's actions regarding borrowing and altering budget rules specifically to deliver on election promises. The focus is placed on evaluating the performance and effectiveness of the government's operations and budget implementation.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position heavily focuses on state budget transparency and the efficient use of financial resources, particularly concerning subsidies for public transport and railways. It questions the ongoing relevance of expensive projects (such as the Tartu–Riga rail link), stressing the necessity of comparing costs against passenger numbers. The stance is clearly policy-driven and results-oriented, demanding precise figures and explanations from the minister regarding discrepancies in budget data.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker adopts a critical, results-oriented stance, calling into question the speed and rationale of the legislative process. He emphasizes that the pace at which the draft bill is being handled by the Finance Committee may not be fast enough, especially considering the early intervention by the Chancellor of Justice. This position is strongly aimed at challenging procedural inefficiency.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on the economy and tax policy, particularly the opposition to raising the VAT amid a shrinking economy. Concerns are being raised about the final prices of food products and the competitiveness of industry, with proponents advocating for a reduction in VAT. Criticism is aimed at the government's actions and the prime minister's vague stances on regulating price hikes.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus centers on major infrastructure projects such as Rail Baltic, which is viewed as a highly important investment. There is also an emphasis on the necessity of understanding the European and Baltic context of legislative bills. The position is cautiously supportive of reasonable initiatives, but requires the government to provide clarity and precision regarding the budget and technical details.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political focus is on ensuring price stability and the economic dilemma arising between tax hikes and fiscal rules. A concern is raised that tax increases account for a significant portion (one-third) of the overall price increase, complicating inflation management. The analysis is strongly outcome-based and centers on the practical consequences of economic policy.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position centers on strong opposition to the operational methods of the Environmental Board, particularly the procedures used for expanding protected areas. The speaker criticizes the establishment of strict conservation zones, labeling it "neo-nationalization," while emphasizing the protection of private property rights and the duty of fair notification. This platform is strongly policy- and value-driven, defending the interests of landowners against state regulation.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The political stance focuses on optimizing financial supervision regulations and market development. The speaker acknowledges previous progress in the field of financial supervision but raises critical questions regarding the strictness of the rules, which could impede the creation of new opportunities. The position is clearly policy- and performance-driven, seeking a balance between oversight and market openness.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on government accountability and the transparency of performance-based compensation within state institutions, specifically the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). The speaker is critical of the rationale behind awarding performance bonuses in the public sector and is demanding explanations from the minister regarding the review of signed decisions and performance scorecards. The focus is strongly geared towards questions of performance-driven management and supervision.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political stance centers on criticizing public sector wage policy and budget utilization, particularly concerning the Health Insurance Fund. The speaker vehemently opposes the use of the payroll fund to cover expenses for events and perks, insisting that compensation must be paid in monetary form, rather than as special or fringe benefits. This position is strongly policy- and results-driven, underscoring the need for consistency in fiscal responsibility.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political stance is strongly critical of the government's performance, focusing specifically on failures in defense procurements and issues of financial accountability. The speaker is demanding clarification regarding the acquisition of faulty weaponry and the problems with contract availability that emerged during the National Audit Office's review. The focus remains on evaluating the government’s actions and transparency, which constitutes clear, results-based criticism.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker is an active member of the Isamaa faction, who focuses on criticizing the government's activities and transparency, especially concerning national defense and the funding of cultural sites. The political position is strongly oppositional, demanding clarity from the government regarding the impact of the vague "broad-based security tax" and the VAT increase. The focus is directed at the inconsistencies in the government's actions and the lack of accountability (performance-driven).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is predominantly oppositional, sharply criticizing the government's tax policy (the car tax, the supposed "saving" of income tax) as a hypocritical act of heroism. In legislative matters, it remains cautious, supporting the objective of the draft bill (the availability of advance directives/declarations of intent) but opposing its form due to value-based considerations (the danger of euthanasia).
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the proposed waste management reform, which is deemed confusing and contradictory to the goals of increasing recycling. The criticism centers on the practical consequences of the reform, such as changing the locations of waste bins and granting local municipalities (KOV) the right to issue invoices without performing any substantive activity. There is also suspicion that political motives might be behind the reform ("a little bit of squirrel").
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position strongly emphasizes the serving of sentences and public safety, contrasting with the coalition partner’s expressed view of prison as a social and educational institution. The speaker expresses deep skepticism and opposition regarding the mechanism for bringing dangerous Swedish criminals (pedophiles, murderers) into Estonia, ironically terming it a “green corridor.” The focus is value-based, stressing the primacy of punishment.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, standing in opposition to state intervention in the church's canonical law and to disproportionate measures. While the principle of the patient's declaration of will (or advance directive) is supported, the misleading wording and scope of the draft bill are sharply criticized; it should instead focus specifically on the refusal of treatment. The speaker warns that poorly executed legislation can discredit both the state and the government.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on the quality of environmental noise regulations and the protection of citizens. The speaker opposes delegating crucial regulatory details (such as setting target values) to the level of ministerial decree, instead demanding that they be regulated at the statutory level. This stance is clearly policy-driven and aimed at preventing problems, a necessity also highlighted by the Chancellor of Justice.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The political focus is on assessing the financial impacts and effectiveness of the waste reform, emphasizing the cost of the reform to the taxpayer. The position taken is results-based and moderately critical, questioning whether the environmental goals justify the financial burden placed on society. A significant topic is the achievement of waste recycling targets and the associated costs.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker's primary political focus is the critical analysis of the supplementary budget, questioning the urgency and timing of defense expenditures, given the ministry's reference to limited factory capacity. He prefers planning the costs for the next fiscal year, unless the need for an urgent supplementary budget is clearly justified. Furthermore, the need for detailed oversight regarding budget transfers within the administrative area of the Ministry of Culture is emphasized.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political focus is on examining the current status of meeting environmental protection targets (30% land and sea), with specific interest directed toward concrete figures and comparative analysis. The speaker also expresses strong and principled opposition to the draft law on a climate-resilient economy, recommending that its legislative processing be terminated. The stance is strongly policy- and results-oriented, demanding clarity and criticizing the government's proposed bills.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The political stance is strongly focused on protecting private property, opposing the expansion of Natura areas when compensation is insufficient, a practice they term "neo-nationalization." They also criticize the Ministry of the Interior's rigid gun laws, supporting the relaxation of these regulations to enhance the country's defense capabilities. The focus is two-fold: value-based (property rights) and policy-based (the implementation of regulations).
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is moderately critical of the government's activities, focusing on the poor performance and lack of progress in the education system, despite the minister having served a two-year term. In particular, the speaker questions the objectives and outcomes of the recent experiment involving changes to the timing of basic school exams, citing confusion and issues with student motivation. The stance is primarily results-oriented, assessing the real-world impact of the policy.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government's environmental protection bills (Bills 610, 612), which restrict the property rights of forest owners. The speaker frames the bill as a fundamental attack on private property, comparing it to the nationalization that occurred in 1944. They demand fair compensation and transparency when implementing state restrictions that diminish land value.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political stance centers on criticizing the failed implementation of the promised care reform, which was spearheaded by the social democrats, emphasizing that the pledge to secure a nursing home spot for the price of a pension was not met, and the resulting burden on local governments (such as Tartu) is unreasonable. Another major focus is on comprehensive national defense and internal security infrastructure. While supporting the construction of shooting ranges, the position criticizes their narrow "niche product" concept. The speaker adopts a strongly results-based approach, concentrating on the actual impact of political promises and state investments.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data. All the statements presented are procedural instructions which do not express a substantive political position on any topic.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is cautious and procedural, focusing on the quality and legal compliance of the draft bill. The speaker stresses the necessity of addressing the critical concerns raised by the Chancellor of Justice and legal scholars regarding the previous version, placing the focus on legislative policy and procedure.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political focus is heavily concentrated on border security and the development of the eastern border, particularly concerning drone defense capabilities and their funding. The politician is demanding clarity regarding deadlines and the sources of funding (EU vs. state budget), while stressing the actual current status of the project. There is strong criticism directed at the inefficiency and unfulfilled promises of previous governments, though the current minister's strategy of involving European Union resources is supported. The political framework is primarily results-oriented and performance-based, requiring specific solutions and firm deadlines.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on procedurally regulating the financing and prioritization of cultural sites of national importance. This position is outcome-oriented, stressing the need for clarity regarding the status of specific projects (e.g., Süku's own contribution, the Narva agreements) and calling for a new, workable procedure for compiling a list of priorities. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the oversight of Parliament's previous decisions (specifically, changes to the list).
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is sharply critical of the direction of the government's energy policy, particularly concerning the unconditional pursuit of the 100% renewable energy target, which is labeled as utopian. The speaker stresses that the policy has failed due to a lack of a holistic vision and a failure to account for the impact on consumer prices and the Estonian economy. Previous support for the 100% goal has now turned to regret, as efforts to achieve it are ignoring other crucial criteria.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly critical of the proposed vehicle tax bill, calling into question its logic and practical sensibility. The speaker frames their opposition on a values-based foundation, highlighting the injustice of imposing the tax on minivans used by large families and on vehicles essential for national defense. The position is pragmatic, focusing on the negative repercussions of the policy.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly opposes the draft amendment to the Churches and Congregations Act, deeming it ineffective and beyond the Riigikogu’s (Parliament’s) competence regarding canonical law. The stance is value-based, stressing that it is impossible to legislate the heart, and warns that the attempt to discredit the Moscow church could ultimately lead to the discrediting of the Estonian state itself. The speaker also questions the substantive outcome of the bill, arguing that it focuses only on formalities rather than the actual problem (Patriarch Kirill).
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker is from the opposition, criticizing the government's actions and the vague wording of the coalition agreement, particularly concerning vocational education and the introduction of foreign labor. The primary focus is on economic policy and the consequences of simplifying the rules for foreign labor, questioning its potential positive impact on the shrinking manufacturing sector. The criticism targets both the substance of the policy and its unclear implementation, demanding concrete answers from the Prime Minister.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on international health security and questions regarding the virus's origin, citing intelligence data (Germany, USA). The speaker stresses the necessity for action by the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent future laboratory incidents. This position is clearly oriented toward policy and preventative measures.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the implementation of right-wing policies by the new government, expressing hope for their success. The main political concerns relate to the practical application of rules governing the import of skilled workers, as well as the progress and transparency of the major defense investment (100 million euros). The focus is on the effectiveness and accountability of the government's activities.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the government’s tax policy (the VAT hike and car tax), which jeopardizes national defense spending. The speaker urgently calls for the acceleration of the 1.6 billion euro ammunition procurement, pushing for completion by 2027, and criticizes the coalition for misleading the public concerning the procurement deadlines. The priority remains national defense readiness and supporting the citizens' will to defend, stressing that Estonia must fulfill its obligations regardless of the outcomes of the NATO summit.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is centered on the transparency of the procedures and financial implications related to the indexing of renewable energy subsidies. The speaker is demanding explanations regarding the sudden suspension of the 2.6 billion allocation process and the consultations held with market participants. The position is strongly procedural and results-oriented, requiring adequate figures and clarity from the government.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The political focus is on the transparency of energy policy and the justification of the 2.6 billion euro support measure for offshore wind farms. The speaker strongly opposes the government's actions, criticizing the postponement of decisions and demanding clear calculations regarding the indexation of the subsidy and the final cost. The position is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the government's inability to adequately justify the policy.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on the issue of suffrage in local elections, where the speaker strongly opposes extending voting rights beyond Estonian and EU citizens. He questions the impact of the coalition's proposed amendment (the removal of rights from citizens of aggressor states), fearing that this could lead to a record turnout among individuals with undetermined citizenship. The speaker's approach is strongly value-based and procedural, demanding clarification of the fundamental rationale behind the draft legislation.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily placed on criticizing the government's energy policy (offshore wind farms, gas plants, nuclear energy) and its projected future costs, while expressing skepticism regarding the competitiveness of Estonian energy prices in 2040. The subject also sharply opposes the government's initiative to allow third-country nationals to vote in local elections, deeming the move unreasonable. The overall framework is primarily based on policy and performance criticism.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily centered on foreign and security policy, emphasizing the necessity for strengthening Europe and for major powers to grasp the changed security environment. The speaker stresses that concrete actions, not just words, are needed—actions that demonstrate the unity of the free world against the backdrop of cooperation among authoritarian states. This is a values-based position that demands greater collective responsibility.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The politician strongly stresses the need to ensure the use of the Estonian language and is concerned about its potential decline following the proposed amendments to the bill. He/She expresses firm opposition to increasing the immigration quota, which indicates a conservative approach to immigration policy. These stances are primarily value-driven (the preservation of the language) and focused on policy effectiveness.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political platform heavily prioritizes national defense and security, demanding immediate supplementary investments for the procurement of ammunition, citing the high level of threat. The government is criticized for favoring budget regulations over guaranteeing the nation's independence. This stance is outcome-oriented, accusing the coalition of making decisions as if the country were currently at peace.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance regarding the government's actions in providing state aid to Nordica through KredEx, focusing specifically on the opacity and inefficiency of the decision-making process. The focus centers on the contradiction between the government's current actions and its earlier promises (not to provide additional funds), which suggests a performance-based critique. Particular emphasis is placed on the question of why the decision was made to "reanimate" Nordica with 1.5 million euros, despite being fully aware of the company's poor financial condition. The political position is investigative and demands accountability.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is critical and policy-driven, focusing specifically on the shortcomings of the draft legislation and the search for optimal solutions. The speaker questions the selected thresholds for reducing administrative burden and criticizes the absence of a staged implementation process (a step-by-step approach) when amending regulations. Furthermore, he/she expresses concern regarding the economic rationale and fairness of merging local water utilities.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position focuses on the issues of measuring and holding Members of Parliament accountable for their work, stressing that simply counting attendance hours is insufficient. The speaker is concerned about the parliament's reputation and highlights the necessity of finding methods that would allow constituents to evaluate their representative's work even between election cycles. This stance is strongly performance-based and demands political accountability for regional decisions.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly focused on strengthening child protection and preventing crime. The speaker supports amendments that would broaden restrictions on working with children for individuals who have committed very serious crimes against minors (e.g., child trafficking, selling, and purchasing). This position is clearly value-based and centered on public safety.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to constitutional amendments concerning the standardization of voting rights for third-country nationals and individuals with undetermined citizenship. Also prominent is the defense of the parliament’s right to self-regulation, as well as challenging the financing of the government’s education reforms (specifically, the extension of mandatory schooling). The focus is value-based (citizenship) and pragmatic (costs, legality). The political framework is heavily procedural and legalistic.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker is a strong opposition figure who criticizes the government’s actions regarding insufficient national defense funding and social spending cuts. The main issues addressed are the actual deficit in defense expenditures and the failure of regional policy, particularly the closure of institutions in remote areas. The political stance is strongly value-driven and results-oriented, accusing the government of deceiving the public and creating widespread uncertainty.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed toward supporting the bill that would end state funding for abortion, which is viewed as both a moral minimum and a key ideological debate. The speaker also raises concerns regarding how increased land taxes will impact the competitiveness of farmers and forest owners. The framework for social issues is clearly value-driven, whereas the discussion on taxation emphasizes the technical execution of the policy.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political focus is on strengthening the competitiveness of Europe and Estonia and reducing bureaucracy. The speaker expresses strong skepticism that Europe has fallen behind China in achieving climate targets and must protect itself using tariffs. The stance is results-oriented, calling into question the sensibility of both EU policy and national legislation.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker adopts a position highly critical of the government and the Minister of the Interior, centering on themes of security and the state's overall capacity. He calls the government’s priorities into question, citing the treatment of churchgoers as a security threat—while a state traitor released on bail is allowed to vote in local elections—as a clear example of the Estonian state’s impotence. The political framework is value-based and performance-auditing, requiring transparency in budgetary choices.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is centered on scrutinizing budget details and the fairness of investments, emphasizing the critical need for transparency. The speaker criticizes the government's decision to fund the construction of the Võru shooting range while simultaneously leaving the Põlva shooting range unfunded, despite it having awaited investment for decades. This stance is strongly aimed at improving the transparency of the government's actions and priorities.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance centers on a critical assessment of the proposed alcohol excise tax hike, casting doubt on both the projected revenue increase and the stated objective of harm reduction. Specific concerns are raised about tax revenue shifting to Latvia and the competitive threat posed by Finland. This position is strongly focused on policy efficacy, demanding that the government provide evidence-based analysis regarding the risks associated with cross-border trade.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is one of strong opposition to the government’s austerity plans, particularly the lowering of the parental benefit ceiling and the sharp increase in healthcare co-payments (from 5 euros to 20 euros). The government is criticized for political inconsistency, given that they had previously rigidly opposed these very same measures. Although the speaker himself does not always consider need-based benefits reasonable, he uses their absence in the draft legislation to highlight the hollowness of the government's previous rhetoric.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is directed towards administrative matters within the healthcare sector and the operational efficiency of state institutions. Specific emphasis is placed on clarifying the delegation of implementation activities between the ministry and the Health Board, as well as addressing the failed procurement of the information system for the North Estonian Regional Hospital (PERH). The scrutiny is largely procedural and results-oriented, demanding accountability and explanations from the minister.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political focus is heavily centered on the ethics of national defense and procurement issues. The speaker sharply criticizes the alleged questionable conduct and the proliferation of conflicts of interest by the Minister of Defense (Hanno Pevkur), thereby calling his personal actions into question. However, he supports the government’s recent €1.6 billion defense decision, emphasizing its significance and contrasting it with the previous "hot air."
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the draft bill for transposing the directive currently being processed by the government (the coalition), primarily because it significantly increases bureaucracy and the administrative burden. The criticism centers on the contradiction between the promises made (reducing bureaucracy) and the reality (the number of services increasing from 14 to 21). The speaker believes the draft bill was formulated for the convenience of officials ("easier to defend in Brussels"), rather than based on Estonia's actual implementation needs. Consequently, the faction (Isamaa) decided not to support the bill.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The most pressing issue concerns the legal and political ramifications of transferring foreign prisoners to Estonia. The speaker adopts a questioning stance, seeking clarification from the Chancellor of Justice regarding potential legal problems that could arise in connection with the Minister of Justice’s plans. The focus is on ensuring the future resilience of the policy and the legal framework.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is directed at national security financing and the associated tax issues. The speaker is demanding clarity and accountability regarding the plans for collecting and spending the new broad-based security tax, emphasizing the necessity of knowing the specific amounts broken down by year. The stance is strongly results-oriented, requiring concrete financial data from the government.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political focus is on national defense and security funding, which is being presented as criticism of the government's actions. The speaker criticizes the government's position, arguing that although Estonia's defensive capabilities have improved, it is still "too little." The main requirement is to gain clarity regarding the specific distribution and timeline of the new broad-based security tax between the defense sector and other designated purposes.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political position focuses strongly on ideological consistency and security issues. The speaker opposes the topic of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states in local elections and sharply criticizes the target's changing positions over time. The focus is on a value-based framework, emphasizing patriotism and political reliability, which justifies the motion of no confidence.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly oppositional and value-based, accusing the government (specifically the Reform Party and the Social Democrats) of catastrophic consequences and opportunism. The speaker opposes new taxes and tax increases, stressing that the government’s actions contradict the Reform Party’s former liberal principles. Regarding the tax bill, it is emphasized that it has only one objective: revenue generation.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The political focus is heavily centered on national security and financial transparency. The speaker firmly opposes granting voting rights in local elections to voters from aggressor states, arguing that this contradicts the Reform Party’s earlier stance. Furthermore, there is a demand for a detailed explanation regarding the impending increase in the tax burden, and criticism is leveled at the Kaja Kallas government’s political instability and policy reversals (e.g., subsidies for large families).
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy, particularly the introduction of a wealth tax, which is deemed unconstitutional and unreasonable. The criticism centers on the procedural haste and the arbitrary nature of the proposed tax rates (initially 120 million, later revised to 200 million). This stance is heavily oriented toward rules and values, emphasizing the necessity of correct legislative procedure.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political focus is directed at the impacts of Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, particularly how it is generating new problems and trends within the policy analysis and reporting sector. This constitutes a security-centric, value-based framework that emphasizes the necessity of paying attention to emerging threats. The current stance is one of proactive concern and information seeking.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax policy, particularly the increase in land tax, which is viewed as unpredictable and destructive to rural life. Concern is also voiced regarding the influence of social and ideological pressures (war, climate, freedom of speech) on the courts. The political framework is heavily focused on policy and consequences, centering on economic damage and procedural deficiencies.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax increases, particularly the car tax, which the speaker describes as a "major travesty." This stance is value-based, emphasizing the protection of the citizen from excessive state intervention in their finances and criticizing the coalition's ideological shift towards wealth redistribution. The speaker defends the right to submit proposals in parliament and criticizes procedural injustice.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s tax policy, criticizing the VAT amendments and the rise in land tax as an economy-damaging "cascade of taxes." This criticism is primarily results-based, citing the weaker performance of the Estonian economy compared to Latvia and Lithuania. Furthermore, the government is criticized for its sluggishness and "dawdling" in taking action regarding the Russian elections, especially when contrasted with its rapid responses to other foreign policy matters.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's ineffective attempts at compromise and its unfair tax policies. Specific criticism is directed at the expansion of the land tax increase ceiling, which is estimated to lead to wealth redistribution and places landowners in a difficult position. The need is also stressed for greater parliamentary oversight of major energy projects (such as offshore wind), thereby calling into question the limits of the government's decision-making authority.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly value-based, centered on protecting the Estonian language and culture. They express concern that freedom itself might pose a greater threat to the preservation of the language than occupation did. Furthermore, worries have been highlighted regarding the uncontrolled labor market and the resulting absence of language requirements within the service sector. The speaker criticizes society's overly permissive attitude toward these language issues.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily centered on national security and citizenship policy. The speaker vigorously opposes the granting of supplementary citizenship and deems it cynical that supporters of Putin are allowed to vote in local elections. This stance is value-driven and highly critical of the government’s inaction, specifically highlighting the inherent security risks.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political stance centers on integrating foreign and security policy with domestic legislation. The speaker strongly advocates for refining the draft legislation by replacing the general term "citizens of third countries" with the more specific and value-driven definition: "citizens of states supporting aggression." This demonstrates a robust, value-based approach that underscores accountability for supporting aggression.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the government's tax policy, particularly to bills viewed purely as revenue-generating measures rather than tools designed to incentivize specific behaviors. The political platform is also focused on highlighting inconsistencies in legislative continuity and security policy, such as maintaining the voting rights of citizens of the Russian Federation in local elections. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes the necessity of considering religious values and holidays in the organization of parliamentary work.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance centers on strong criticism regarding the procedural inconsistency in the Ministry of Justice’s legislative work, highlighting the contradiction between the rapid increase in fines and the slow resolution of sports manipulation cases. Concern is raised over the transparency and justification (specifically, the lack of impact analysis) of the government's activities. This position is primarily procedural and demands better substantiation for government actions.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is the lack of price stability and the ineffectiveness of curbing inflation in Estonia. The political stance is critical of the prevailing monetary policy, which has failed to bring inflation under control in Estonia. The questioning is aimed at demanding results-based accountability from the Governor of the Bank of Estonia for his actions on the Governing Council of the European Central Bank.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on the long-term financing and prioritization of nationally important cultural objects. The speaker is seeking clarity on whether future compositions of parliament should continue the practice of separate financing, which indicates concern regarding the sustainability of the policy. The framing of the question is directed at long-term strategic planning, referencing the "Estonia 2035" strategy.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance heavily focuses on national food security and self-reliance, directly linking these concepts to national defense issues. The speaker urgently calls for a reform of the public procurement system, criticizing the use of lowest-bid tenders for the defense forces' food supply as an unreasonable practice. It is also crucial to address the shortage of veterinarians and to value rural life and local food production within society, emphasizing a value-based approach.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports tailor-made solutions for education funding, especially in border areas like Setumaa, linking this approach to national interest and security. He expresses strong opposition and skepticism regarding reforms to the legal system concerning the prosecution of competition crimes, specifically questioning the expansion of the role of administrative courts. In political action, he emphasizes the need for swift and decisive measures, criticizing the current passivity on the issue of sanctions and the assets of oligarchs.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is value-based, focusing on ensuring societal sustainability through idealized themes and concepts. The speaker emphasizes the need for national ideals and notes that the former traditional family model (a married man and woman with children) is no longer idealized within society. The stance is moderately strong and aimed at protecting values.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is moderately critical and policy-driven, focusing intensely on the precision and practical applicability of the legislation. The speaker demands clear definitions regarding exceptions to noise target values when planning residential developments, criticizing ambiguous terms such as "nearby land area." The position aims to improve the quality of the draft bill.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance strongly focuses on systemic healthcare issues, stressing the necessity of improving health equity and broadening health insurance coverage. The speaker is seeking clarity from the minister regarding the most critical concerns in the health sector and long-term priorities. This position is policy-driven, concentrating on the system's sustainability and reducing disparities in access.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is on the transparency of funding for nationally important cultural objects and parliamentary oversight. The speaker strongly opposes the amendment that delegates the inclusion of objects to the Minister and the Council of the Cultural Endowment, considering it an unreasonable "side door" and a legal thicket. The position is strongly procedure-based, emphasizing adherence to the will of the parliament and the sensible use of taxpayer money.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is highly critical of the Ministry of Education and Research's performance and capacity, particularly concerning the school network reform and the lack of adequate resources. The criticism centers on the inefficiency and inequity of specific policies—namely, the per-capita funding model and the learning obligation—demanding practical, funded solutions rather than mere "rhetoric" or "exchanging words." The speaker emphasizes the importance of valuing the Estonian education system, cautioning against "throwing the baby out with the bathwater" during the reform process.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political position is tied to the legislative procedure, focusing on the fate of a specific bill. A neutral, rather procedural line is maintained, asking the rapporteur for an assessment regarding the future of the bill. This position is motivated by the need to gain clarity concerning the progress of the legislative work.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the procedural route of the new bill concerning the financing of cultural objects, deeming it a complicated and unnecessary "back door." Emphasis is placed on the need to preserve the Riigikogu's exclusive right in designating nationally important objects, while criticizing the delegation of authority to the Minister of Culture. The position is strongly procedural, highlighting the value of maintaining a simple and unified system.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on economic competitiveness and stability. The most pressing issues are high electricity prices, the unstable tax and economic environment, and the need to identify new drivers of economic growth. The political approach is solution-oriented, requiring short- and long-term strategies to restore competitiveness. The goal is to ensure that Estonia is competitive, at least in terms of electricity prices.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is strong opposition to the proposed car tax, especially regarding its impact on large families, whom the taxation is seen as oppressing. Another significant issue is energy policy and crisis preparedness, where questions are being raised about the necessity of the government's proposals and potential alternatives (for example, lowering the price of the universal service). The stance is primarily value-based (the protection of families) and critical of the policy.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political stance focuses on the food labeling bill concerning insect additives. The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the labeling, suspecting that this is driven more by "ideological trends" than by practical policy. The position is aimed at challenging the underlying assumptions of the policy.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on ensuring national defense and security, emphasizing the government's early warning about a catastrophe arriving in 3–4 years. The speaker sharply criticizes the procedural failure of the legislation (holding the wrong ministry accountable) and demands immediate measures. The focus is strongly results-oriented, highlighting the administration's inability to prepare for the crisis.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on issues within legal practice and lawmaking, stressing the necessity of balancing personal data protection with the accessibility of public information. The position takes a moderately critical view of current practices, particularly where unreasonably lengthy access restrictions are placed on public information. The approach is primarily performance-driven, concentrating on the inefficient implementation of existing legislation.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker positions himself as a member of the Isamaa party, highlighting their support for free, Estonian-language higher education within the standard study period. The primary focus is performance-driven, scrutinizing the efficacy of the government's actions in supporting the economy and development initiatives during challenging times. The stance is moderately oppositional, centered on criticizing the government's funding decisions.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily directed towards increasing the transparency and accountability of government institutions, criticizing the casual classification of documents for internal departmental use. He argues that current administrative practices have become a pervasive problem that obstructs public access to information. Particular emphasis is placed on the activities of the Ministry of Finance and the Tax and Customs Board, demanding a swift change in administrative practices. Furthermore, the issue of consumer protection is raised in connection with disinformation provided by Elektrilevi regarding service restoration.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position focuses on the procedural and legal basis of the government's financial decisions (the budget strategy and the 0.25% measure). The stance is inquisitive, demanding clarity regarding the level of authority for the decision and its period of validity, which points to concerns about the transparency and propriety of the decision-making process. The framing is strongly procedural and policy-based.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The politician strongly emphasizes the necessity of addressing the issue of humiliating families or women, stressing that even a single incident is unacceptable. While he is not convinced that the proposed solution is perfect, he supports the fundamental principle of resolving the problem. The focus is value-driven, centered on clarifying the intent of the legislature and the underlying cause of the legal issue concerning family births and the requirement for DNA tests.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The politician is positioning himself as a strong critic of the government’s shaky and untrustworthy handling of the State Budget Strategy (RES). Emphasis is placed on the government’s inability to ensure the soundness of state finances, citing the inclusion and subsequent removal of a phantom revenue line item worth 400 million euros. This position is clearly results-oriented, focusing on the inconsistencies in the government's actions and the breaking of promises.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political focus is on the transparency of legislation and the lack of government consensus regarding the amendment of the Cultural Endowment Act. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the need for assurance concerning the funding support for the construction of the national broadcasting building, which points to a procedural and policy-based approach. The position is moderately critical due to the ambiguity between the draft bill and the explanatory memorandum.