By Months: Madis Timpson
Total Months: 12
Fully Profiled: 12
10.2025
2 Speeches
There is no direct or intense confrontation, but there is a slight ironic jab aimed at Reform Party member Epler concerning the vandalism incidents. The criticism is directed more at the government's inaction (or lack of activity) in the legal analysis of the Estlink 2 case and regarding the potential actions of the prosecutor's office.
09.2025
16 Speeches
The criticism is primarily aimed at state bureaucracy and officials' excessive desire to regulate, which they label as mere busywork, citing the penalty point system as an example. There is also opposition to those who shirk personal responsibility and expect the state to solve all their problems. Furthermore, a sharp personal attack was made against Mr. Reinsalu, referencing his inability to read documents.
06.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes the opposition's motion of no confidence, deeming it weak in substance and panic-inducing (regarding the prisons issue). He rejects the claims that the minister should intervene in the work of the prosecutor's office (the Pihlakodu case), emphasizing the separation of powers. He also criticizes the opposition parties (SDE, Center Party) over the procedural aspects of initiating draft legislation.
05.2025
5 Speeches
The criticism targets the quality of the government's legislation and procedural deficiencies, such as the increase in administrative burden and the lack of constitutional compliance analysis for 13 draft bills. The criticism is moderate, focusing on raising issues and risks (e.g., the matter becoming time-barred), rather than launching a direct attack.
04.2025
4 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the government's actions, focusing on procedural and legal matters. Specifically, the question is whether the government knowingly violated the law while processing the draft bill, which points to strong procedural opposition. The criticism targets policies and procedures, not individuals.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker himself does not express direct opposition but relays the criticism of colleagues (e.g., Kingo and Grünthal) concerning issues of social and international law. The criticism primarily focused on the increase in bureaucracy, the outdated substance of international protocol, and the fear of discrimination against men. The speaker presents these objections neutrally, along with the ministry’s responses.
01.2025
4 Speeches
The confrontation is aimed at previous governments, particularly representatives of the Centre Party, who are being criticized for their inaction in 2017 when the Chancellor of Justice drew attention to issues concerning the constitutionality of the state budget. The criticism targets political accountability and procedural failure, not the personal level.
12.2024
12 Speeches
The confrontation is directed against specific colleagues (Kingo, Solman), who are accused of misinterpreting the bill's objectives and sowing fear. There is also criticism of the wider practice where law firms draft legislation for ministries, deeming it a waste of taxpayer money and a threat to the sustainability of state institutions.
11.2024
8 Speeches
The opposition is focused on the constitutional amendment bill put forward by the Isamaa Party, which is deemed redundant and which fails to send the best or clearest signal. The criticism is procedural and political, not personal, and the speaker urges Isamaa supporters to join the bill proposed by 61 members of the Riigikogu. In other sectors (social affairs and healthcare), the focus of criticism is primarily on legal inconsistencies (as discovered by the National Audit Office) and the concerns of interest groups, rather than on political adversaries.
10.2024
23 Speeches
The speaker maintains neutrality but conveys the opposition viewpoints raised in the committee, such as Kert Kingo's criticism regarding the minister's claims and EU obligations. The criticism is primarily aimed at the substance of the policy and the transparency of the government's actions (e.g., Health Insurance Fund reserves, the concerns of pharmaceutical wholesalers). The speaker also expresses indirect resistance to colleagues attempting to force them to violate procedural rules by soliciting a personal opinion.
09.2024
14 Speeches
He directly expresses his opposition to the progressive income tax, making sure to note this immediately for the record. As the committee's rapporteur, he distances himself from certain topics of interest to the opposition (e.g., social gender), emphasizing that these were not discussed within the committee.
07.2024
1 Speeches
There is not enough data.