By Months: Aivar Sõerd
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
11.2025
3 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the activities of the government and ministries, particularly concerning the unsuccessful implementation of the activity-based budget. The critique is policy- and procedure-based, highlighting the lack of substantive value in the metrics and the potential for significant expenditure on a meaningless endeavor.
10.2025
15 Speeches
There are no direct adversaries or criticized groups; the focus is on the political challenge of striking a balance between protecting investors and reducing the administrative burden. The speaker is not expressing opposition to any particular side, but rather clarifying the complexity inherent in regulatory decisions.
09.2025
6 Speeches
Direct criticism is leveled against the Bank of Estonia’s investment strategy, arguing that the gold allocation is too small relative to global trends. In the legislative context, it addresses the concerns of interest groups (such as the Association of Real Estate Firms), but instead of opposing the draft legislation itself, it seeks consensual amendments. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the effectiveness of asset management.
06.2025
2 Speeches
The dispute targets both the actions of the government (lack of data, vague budget sources) and the draft legislation put forward by the opposition party Isamaa. Isamaa's proposed amendment was criticized on procedural grounds because it was deemed "completely general" and failed to meet the necessary requirements. The criticism is primarily based on policy and procedure.
05.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker is strongly opposed to Bill 594 (tax cuts), initiated by the EKRE faction, criticizing it both factually (specifically, the false claim regarding the steep increase in energy prices) and fiscally (the projected loss of 85–200 million euros in budget revenue). The criticism is policy-driven and intense, also highlighting the opponents' past failures to act (namely, their failure to lower VAT while they were in government).
04.2025
14 Speeches
The main confrontation involves EKRE and the proposed bank special tax bill, which is being slammed as superficial, flawed, and completely outdated. Critics accuse the opposition of blindly copying practices from other countries (specifically Lithuania), without taking into account the unique characteristics of the Estonian tax system. The criticism is intense and centers on both political and procedural deficiencies.
02.2025
9 Speeches
The primary opposition is directed at the initiators of Bill 535 (Andrei Korobeinik). Their claims (such as exempting banks from taxation or the comparison involving casinos) are being categorically refuted. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure, highlighting the initiators' inadequate analysis and the lack of clarity regarding the implementation of the new tax. The opponents' assertions are being labeled as arbitrary.
01.2025
3 Speeches
The opposition is directed at the presenter of the draft bill (the "rapporteur") and the budget classification solution proposed by the government. The criticism is strictly procedural and substantive, accusing the proposal of lacking transparency and insufficient thoroughness, especially regarding management expenses.