By Plenary Sessions: Urve Tiidus
Total Sessions: 87
Fully Profiled: 87
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
There is no direct opposition; the criticism is focused more on the substance and ambition of the budget, questioning whether the resources are sufficient to achieve the technological goals.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is no direct opposition or criticism directed at political opponents. The speaker addresses the issue of the shadow fleet and environmental risks in the Baltic Sea, explaining that the draft bill under discussion does not regulate this particular subject, maintaining a narrow focus strictly on navigational aids.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The opposition is aimed at the government's budget proposal, but it manifests more as policy-related skepticism and a demand for clarification, rather than outright criticism. This confrontation is policy-driven and low-intensity, requiring assurance regarding the adequacy of funding.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
There is no direct oppositional stance, as the speaker is asking the minister for clarification and practical examples regarding the work already underway. The criticism is aimed at the speed and specific substance of the policy implementation, not the minister personally.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Data is scarce.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No direct opposition is voiced, but a challenge is posed to the Chancellor of Justice’s position regarding the expenditure of state funds on technology that restricts fundamental rights. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the practical applicability of the position in global cyberspace.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Data missing
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is no direct criticism aimed at political opponents or specific groups. The focus is instead on mitigating market failures and overcoming regulatory hurdles, such as the need to review requirements set by the Transport Administration. The issues are framed primarily as regulatory or market-based obstacles, rather than political opposition.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Criticism is directed against the authors of the draft legislation, whose forecasts and justifications for the regulation are being called into question. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on whether the authors of the bill acknowledge that only a very small number of cooperatives will be able to meet the requirements. The intensity of the opposition is moderate, manifesting itself through the request for questions and explanations.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no opposition, as the speaker notes that neither members of the Riigikogu, nor factions, nor other committees submitted amendments. No criticism is expressed toward anyone; rather, the existence of consensus is emphasized.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
There is insufficient data.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker reports the clear opposition of the Government (Ministry of Climate) to the draft bills containing quota requirements, arguing that they are too rigid and create administrative burden. The opposition is both policy-based and procedural, stressing that the implementation practice of regulations that entered into force last year has not yet been adequately assessed. The criticism is directed at the substantive shortcomings of the drafts, not at individuals.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
There is no criticism; the address is directed to the government representative (the minister) to obtain clarification regarding the implementation of the proposed policy.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The criticism is indirect, reflecting the concern among committee members regarding the high price of biofuel and its impact on ticket prices, as well as the competitiveness of European Union air carriers compared to the Third World. Regarding procedural decisions, there was opposition within the committee (2 votes against the proposal to conclude the first reading and set the deadline for amendments).
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speeches lack direct criticism or confrontation with other political groups or policies.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the shortcomings of the government's action plan, particularly regarding financial calculations and ensuring regional equality during the implementation of AI. This is policy-based criticism that demands accountability, but it does not attack direct opponents.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient Dataset
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at a specific draft bill—the sustainability report—which, according to the speaker, has been heavily criticized for increasing the administrative burden. Indirect criticism is also leveled against the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies, specifically questioning the number of criminals apprehended, given the high rate of crime.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data. (The speaker is rather acknowledging the minister's previous overview ("good overview") and is not presenting criticism or opposition.)
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The opposition is directed specifically at the draft law currently being discussed, concerning which the speaker notes widespread skepticism within the chamber. The criticism is based on both policy and substance, challenging the bill's adherence to the principles of free competition.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The criticism is directed at the inactivity or inefficiency of the state's executive branch (the addressee is the minister) in curbing cybercrime. This criticism is policy- and performance-based, directly asking why we are reading about people who have suffered losses, and not about criminals who have been apprehended.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Lack of Data
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data. The speech contains no criticism or opposition toward any group or policy.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No direct criticism is being offered; the speaker is following up on the previous question and is seeking a clear forecast from the Prime Minister regarding the achievement of R&D goals, rather than criticizing the current activities.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Criticism is absent; the speaker focuses instead on requesting explanations and details from the minister and the rapporteurs. There are no references to opposing political groups or individuals.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed rather at the legislative process and the complexity of the legal domain, suggesting that the wording of the laws doesn't always "hit the nail on the head." Specific political opponents or groups are not criticized.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is focused on the objectives and justifications of the bills presented by the Minister and the rapporteur. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure, calling into question the government's ambition (why settle for the bare minimum?) and the clarity of the data provided. The attacks are intense, demanding immediate clarification.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is no direct opposition or criticism aimed at political opponents. The criticism is instead directed at the inadequacy of the proposal's financial preparation, questioning its impact on the budget.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is no confrontational stance; criticism is directed instead toward systemic problems (such as rising crime and the sheer volume of legislation) and the search for solutions. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, seeking explanation and comparative data, rather than personal attacks.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There are no direct attacks or criticism aimed at the government or opposing parties. The stance is rather inquisitive and focused on details, seeking clarification regarding the role of the responsible individual and how accountability arises.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Specific opponents are not named, but the criticism is directed at the deficiencies of the bill under consideration and the presenter's inability to resolve complex situations. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the absence of solutions.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The criticism is directed against the assessment of the draft bill's financial implications, not against specific opponents or political groups. The speaker asks the presenter directly whether the Academy of Sciences has sufficient funding to achieve its goals.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient dataset
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The confrontation is directed at the presenter, from whom an explanation is demanded regarding the Center Party's previous activities in government. The criticism targets political consistency and the timing of the bill's submission, being rather procedural and political-historical.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
Insufficient data.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the inconsistency in the minister's actions or the implementation of the policy, and is not personal. The opposition is moderate and focuses on achieving results, raising questions about the policy's actual future.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
There are no direct attacks or criticism directed at the opponents. The speaker's position is rather one of seeking information and demanding clarification, not one of confrontation.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
There isn't enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the provisions of the current Nature Conservation Act, which prevent reasonable solutions from being found, calling this a "getting stuck behind a stump" problem. Political opponents or groups are not being criticized; rather, the rigidity of the law itself is emphasized.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The amount of data is insufficient.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The opposition is aimed at the government's potential fiscal policy decisions, particularly the increase in national debt. The criticism is policy-based, challenging the logic that infrastructure problems justify taking on greater debt during economic hardship. The intensity of the attack is moderate, presented in the form of a question.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The opposition is aimed primarily at political inertia and the failure to solve the engineer shortage problem over the last 15 years. The criticism is policy-driven, not personal, and underscores the need for solutions that differ from those previously implemented.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
This is not criticism; rather, it is a clarifying question addressed to the minister regarding the preparation of the draft bill, intended to ensure that the proposals are taken into account.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is no direct criticism or confrontation aimed at other political forces. The focus is on obtaining explanations and assurances from the government representative regarding the content and implementation of the bill.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The opposition is directed at those who question the integrity and reliability of e-voting. The criticism is systemic, protecting voters from unfair suspicions regarding the validity of their method of casting a ballot.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The standoff is directed at the government representative (the minister) and is purely policy- or procedural-centric. The criticism is based on the idea that the proposed tax may grant sugar substitutes an unintended advantage, thereby undermining the goal of health promotion.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The criticism is directed at the poor functioning of the healthcare system and the lack of solutions, indirectly pointing to the responsible ministry or government that has failed to resolve the problems of underfunding and recruitment shortages. The opposition is policy- and system-based, not personal.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The confrontation is expressed in the Constitutional Committee's proposal to reject the bill initiated by EKRE, for which 6 members voted in favor and 4 against. The speaker neutrally conveys the comment of the bill's presenter, Ants Frosch, suggesting that the topic is being avoided, but confirms that the government is nevertheless dealing with it.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is no direct criticism aimed at specific political opponents. Only indirect criticism is expressed regarding Estonia's regulatory environment, which might be "overreaching."
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speech does not present opponents or criticism directed at specific political groups; the focus is on explaining the substance of the law and its pragmatic necessity.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is no direct criticism of domestic political opponents. The criticism is aimed at the inefficiency of the international order and the sharp contrast between reality and the rules-based world order. There is also an emphasis on the need to combat the "evil" that threatens international stability.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Direct political confrontation is not expressed; the criticism is directed at procedural shortcomings, especially the subpar quality of the analysis concerning the constitutionality of draft laws. The intensity of the criticism is moderate, emphasizing that there is always room for improvement and referencing the appeal by experts (Jõks and Ginter) to take the constitution seriously.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism targets deficiencies in policies and procedures, specifically querying the prime minister regarding the absence of detailed information in the provided materials. Furthermore, the standards for vaccine testing are being scrutinized, though there is no direct personal or procedural attack. The criticism is primarily framed as questions requiring clarification.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data. The discussions do not include criticism or opposition, but are focused on gathering information and seeking solutions.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at the inadequacy of the foundation for preparing the draft bill and the risk analysis, demanding statistical justification. Direct confrontation with political groups is not expressed; instead, the focus remains on the deficiencies in the content of the legislation.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker indirectly casts doubt on the previous positions of those who voiced serious fears and risk warnings during the processing of the ESM, since those predictions have not come true. The criticism is directed at policy forecasts, not at individuals.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Lack of data