By Months: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
9 Speeches
The confrontation is directed against the inaction of the government or the responsible minister regarding poverty alleviation. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the question of whether the budget provides a solution for the country's most serious problem.
06.2025
12 Speeches
The main opponents are the government as a whole, the prime minister, and ministers Michal and Ligi, who are accused of failing to understand economic laws and deceiving voters. The criticism is intense, ranging from political issues (tax hikes, the green agenda) to questions of morality and legitimacy (the government's right to govern the country). They are demanding the immediate resignation of the government and the formation of a new one, ruling out any compromise with the current policy.
05.2025
6 Speeches
The main opponent is the government and its ministers, who are criticized for lacking a strategic plan and for cutting social spending. The criticism is based on both policy and substance, also accusing the government of making unnecessary expenditures and displaying distrust towards the people (the issue of the referendum). No willingness to compromise is evident; instead, a complete change of policy is being demanded.
04.2025
7 Speeches
The main opponents are the government ministers (the Finance Minister, the Prime Minister, and the Minister of Economic Affairs, Erkki Keldo) and the Reform Party, who are criticized for incompetent fiscal management and the failed establishment of the energy market. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, accusing the state of generating "superprofits" through Elering at the expense of its citizens. The government’s rhetoric, which blames Putin for the country’s economic problems, is also under fire.
03.2025
15 Speeches
The main opponents are the government and the coalition parties, especially the Social Democrats (Läänemets) and Eesti 200. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of corruption (specifically, assisting companies linked to Eesti 200) and destroying the market economy. Furthermore, the government is accused of dividing the country and undermining national security for the sake of political and financial interests.
02.2025
5 Speeches
The primary opposition is aimed at the government coalition, which stands accused of protecting the rich while robbing the poor, and of failing to prevent bankers from plundering the Estonian people. Particularly sharp criticism is directed at the government’s priorities, which allegedly favor Swedish bankers over "starving Estonians." The Social Democratic Party is criticized for the closure of churches.
01.2025
11 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed at the government and ministers, questioning their competence regarding tax policy and energy subsidies. Criticism is particularly intense concerning the Prime Minister's personal conduct, demanding an apology for calling a colleague "an idiot," which points to both political and procedural criticism.
12.2024
14 Speeches
The primary adversary is the ruling coalition and its ministers (including Kaja Kallas and Jürgen Ligi). The criticism is intense and focuses on political incompetence (causing the economic recession) and unfair policies (raising taxes on the less affluent). The government's activities are labeled as harmful, dishonest, and a senseless waste of state funds (bureaucracy, Rail Baltic, the green transition).
11.2024
14 Speeches
The main opponent is the government and the Prime Minister, who are criticized for their political decisions (tax hikes, the green transition) and wasteful fiscal policy (Rail Baltic, bureaucracy/officials). The criticism is sharp and policy-driven, accusing the government of economizing at the expense of the poor. Furthermore, specific rapporteurs of draft legislation are directly criticized, and their competence is challenged (for example, in the case of Mr. Seeder regarding the issue of voting rights).
10.2024
14 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the government and its ministers, accusing them of pursuing unfair policies that damage the economy and social security. The intensity of the criticism is high, raising questions about the sensitivity of the messages coming from government members (for example, the finance minister's comments about eating canned goods) and even the government's tendency to label criticism as anti-state activity. The government's actions are being called "senseless" and "disgraceful."
09.2024
14 Speeches
The primary confrontation is aimed at the Reform Party-led government, which is being criticized for the economic decline, tax hikes, and the destruction of competitiveness. Furthermore, members of the Social Democratic Party (SDE) in the Tallinn city government are being criticized due to an alleged conflict of interest regarding the funding of a private school. The criticism is both policy-based and ethics-based (mandate switching and the use of city funds).
07.2024
7 Speeches
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the government, who are blamed for the continuation of the economic recession that has lasted over two years and for robbing poorer citizens through unfair tax policies. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, especially concerning the car tax, where compromise is ruled out because "no changes will save it." Reform Party member Annely Akkermann is personally criticized in connection with the "robbing" of poorer citizens.
06.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker is fiercely opposed to the government, criticizing both policy decisions (the car tax, the withdrawal of benefits) and procedural aspects (the failure to consult the Prime Minister, and the inefficiency of ministerial spending). They accuse the government of dipping its hand into "the pockets of the poorest citizens" and driving Estonia "into the ground." The criticism is intense, and no willingness to compromise is evident.
05.2024
24 Speeches
The primary confrontation is aimed at the ruling coalition and the Reform Party, who are accused of taxing the poor while simultaneously protecting wealthy sponsors. The criticism is intense, encompassing accusations of broken promises, incompetence, and the willful disregard of security risks (specifically, the business dealings of the Tallinn mayor's family in Russia). This opposition is rooted in both policy disagreements and fundamental values, effectively calling the government's priorities into question.
04.2024
18 Speeches
The primary opponent is the government and its tax policy (the sugar tax, the taxation of pensions, and the car tax). Criticism is aimed both at the policies themselves and at the business activities in Russia of family members belonging to government officials (the Prime Minister) and the Mayor of Tallinn (Ossinovski), emphasizing the security threat this poses. The confrontation is intense and uncompromising, accusing the government of reaching into the people's pockets.
03.2024
8 Speeches
The main opponents are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the ruling coalition, especially the Reform Party and Isamaa. The criticism is extremely intense and encompasses both political failures (economic recession, unfair taxes) and personal accusations (lying, supporting her husband’s businesses in Russia). No willingness to compromise has been expressed; instead, the government’s actions are roundly condemned.
02.2024
8 Speeches
The primary adversary is the government, which is facing sharp criticism for its policies and ethical decisions. The criticism focuses on the government's priorities, such as rewarding bureaucrats and shielding banks from the excess profits tax, while entrepreneurs and low-income citizens are left to suffer. The opposition's position is intense and highly accusatory.
01.2024
8 Speeches
The primary confrontation is aimed squarely at the government and its leaders (the prime minister and the regional minister). Criticism targets both political decisions (tax hikes, Rail Baltic, budget priorities) and ethical issues (such as influencing private media through funding). This opposition is intense, demanding concrete actions and measurable results from the government.