By Months: Madis Timpson
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
11.2025
4 Speeches
The political focus is split between rule-of-law issues (making the data tracker mandatory to boost reliability) and economic competitiveness. Support for the data tracker is strongly justified by the need to fulfill the coalition agreement. Economically, emphasis is placed on setting measurable objectives, particularly improving youth employment by 2035, which signals a results-based approach.
10.2025
4 Speeches
The political focus is directed towards the protection of national security and critical infrastructure, especially in connection with the damaging of the Estlink 2 cable. The speaker supports the tightening of the legal framework to ensure accountability for acts committed against Estonian legal entities, even outside Estonian territory. Support is also given to the imposition of financial penalties with a deterrent effect (up to 4 billion euros) and the expansion of surveillance activities under judicial control. The political framework is strongly security-focused and aimed at improving the country's defense capability.
09.2025
18 Speeches
The political position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the primacy of freedom and personal responsibility in opposition to excessive state intervention. At the same time, the speaker strongly supports the principle of the welfare state, particularly the protection of vulnerable groups (pensioners), as well as the safeguarding of the Estonian nation and culture. The primary focus is limiting state intervention and ensuring the transparency of legislation. The political framework is a blend of classical liberalism (freedom) and social responsibility (a safety net).
06.2025
8 Speeches
The political stance is heavily focused on defending the principles of the rule of law and improving the efficiency of the judicial system, while firmly rejecting claims that Estonia is not a rule-of-law state. He/She supports pragmatic economic solutions, such as renting out prison space to generate revenue and create jobs, and defends the coalition against motions of no confidence, dismissing their justifications as inadequate. He/She emphasizes stability and a step-by-step approach to problem-solving.
05.2025
5 Speeches
The political focus centers on the quality of legislation, the effectiveness of incarceration policy, and reducing the administrative burden. The speaker stresses the need for amendments to the General Part of the Penal Code (KarS) and is concerned about the increasing administrative load on entrepreneurs. He acknowledges his former role as the minister who proposed a compromise, but now calls for superior and more transparent mechanisms. His views are heavily policy- and procedure-driven, focusing on the goals of equitable sentencing and cost efficiency.
04.2025
4 Speeches
The most prominent themes concern the quality of legislation and procedural integrity, particularly regarding the government's activities. The politician strongly supports the proposals put forth by the Chancellor of Justice and emphasizes the necessity of using proper Estonian language in statutes. Important social issues also include the matter of child support debtors and the development of sports infrastructure. The overall style is rather policy- and procedure-centric.
03.2025
4 Speeches
Politically, the speaker stresses the necessity of regional aid for Central Estonia, arguing that the area is currently excluded from existing regional programs (Ida-Viru, Southeast Estonia). He strongly advocates for boosting administrative efficiency, specifically by referencing the revival of the 2015 zero-bureaucracy initiative. Regarding social policy, he supports improving the situation of vulnerable groups—specifically naming non-working pregnant widows—and ratifying international anti-discrimination protocols.
01.2025
4 Speeches
The political platform is focused on improving legislation and ensuring constitutional compliance, particularly regarding the State Budget Act, citing other European nations as models. The speaker supports a socio-political draft bill that will increase benefits for 90% of children, while simultaneously emphasizing the need for reduced bureaucracy. Criticism is directed at the previous government (the Center Party) for its inaction concerning the warnings issued by the Chancellor of Justice. The overall stance is policy-based and geared toward efficiency.
12.2024
12 Speeches
The political position strongly defends the actions of the Reform Party government, highlighting the party's fiscal competence and rejecting accusations of being anti-child. The speaker passionately defends the draft legislation concerning child protection and the use of the criminal register, stressing that the employment of pedophiles in roles involving children is not being legalized. The viewpoints are primarily policy- and results-based, focusing on defending the validity of the laws and the correctness of the procedure.
11.2024
8 Speeches
The political stance is strongly focused on improving healthcare logistics and the security of medicinal supply, while simultaneously emphasizing state budget savings and risk mitigation. On constitutional matters, the speaker advocates for clarity and unity, calling for support for the bill proposed by 61 Riigikogu members and the rejection of Isamaa's parallel draft legislation. The position is clearly policy- and procedure-oriented, emphasizing efficiency and legal correctness. The Reform Party faction supports rejecting the Isamaa bill during the first reading.
10.2024
23 Speeches
The speaker's political stance is strongly tied to adherence to the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the regulations governing committee work, emphasizing the separation of personal opinion from the official presentation. Key issues include the funding of social and health care services (the Health Insurance Fund, specialized care) and bringing the Estonian legal framework into compliance with mandatory legal requirements (observations made by the National Audit Office, EU obligations). The political focus is centered more on policy and procedure than on values, concentrating on the smooth passage of draft legislation.
09.2024
14 Speeches
The political position is rather policy-based and conservative, emphasizing the importance of property protection and opposition to a progressive income tax. The speaker positions himself as an experienced politician, referencing previous roles as Minister of Justice and local government leader. He criticizes the excessive expenditure of state resources on measurement and development planning.
07.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker's position is value-based and focuses on loyalty to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional order. This constitutes strong and unwavering support for the fundamental structures of the state, which is expressed in the taking of the oath of office as a member of the XV composition of the Riigikogu.