By Plenary Sessions: Kristo Enn Vaga
Total Sessions: 26
Fully Profiled: 26
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No opposition is voiced, and no group is criticized. Instead, emphasis is placed on the strong agreement in the chamber and the consensus decisions made by the committee, suggesting that the bills under discussion enjoy widespread support.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is no direct opposition. The speaker raises questions that call into question certain economic policy directions (the income tax increase), but frames them as requests for a neutral assessment, rather than as an attack.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
There is no direct confrontation or criticism aimed at opponents. The first address raises the question of whether associations linked to the Moscow Patriarchate are suitable for inclusion in the income tax exemption register. While this suggests a potential challenge to the status of these organizations, the matter is presented as a legal inquiry.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The confrontation is aimed at opposition politicians (Martin Helme, Urmas, Raimond) and the previous EKREIKE government, criticizing their politically driven procurements which failed to follow the advice of the Defence Forces. The speaker vigorously refutes the opposition's claims regarding the misappropriation of funds based on the State Audit Office report, emphasizing that the problems lay in the paperwork, not in a financial shortfall.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary opposition is the Isamaa party (Urmas Reinsalu), who is being criticized for introducing a bill whose stated objective has, in essence, already been achieved. The criticism is both procedural and political, accusing the opponents of being ignorant regarding decisions the government has already finalized. The speaker's intensity is high, demanding that the opposition acknowledge their actions as futile.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed at Lauri Läänemets, who is being criticized both for violating procedural rules and for failing to understand the content of the draft bill. The criticism is intense and calls the opponent's honesty into question, suggesting that what he said at the podium does not actually align with the truth.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Opposing political forces or groups are not criticized; the focus is on addressing systemic risks and threats (such as communication disruption in a crisis situation). It is mentioned that during the processing of the draft bill, no amendments were submitted by the deadline set for their submission.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speech contains no criticism or confrontation, focusing instead on achieving clarity and constructive dialogue.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker is not expressing opposition or criticizing the initiators of the draft bill, but rather focusing on constructive improvement. Insufficient data.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main opponent is Mr. Reinsalu, who is being criticized both for his rhetoric and his economic incompetence, particularly regarding his description of the loan as a one-time expense that excludes interest payments. The military advice underpinning the opponent's draft bill is considered questionable, and there are demands to see it. The criticism is intense, and the goal is to invalidate the opponent's arguments.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The opposition stance is expressed by refuting the claims of political opponents who are spreading the narrative that the security tax will not actually go toward ensuring security. The speaker performs a fact-check to debunk these claims, keeping the criticism focused on the level of policy and narrative. He admonishes his colleagues not to see a bogeyman where there is none.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Neither opponents nor critics are mentioned directly; the criticism is aimed instead at the general bureaucracy and the complexity of processes that need to be reduced.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
No opposition exists. The speaker emphasizes that the discussion of the mission drafts has proceeded very constructively and unanimously, pointing to the consensus prevailing within the committee. No criticism is being directed toward any political group or individual.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The main adversary is Russia, which is criticized for its aggressive behavior, expansionist interests, and transition to a war economy, all of which threaten the whole of Europe. To isolate Russia, extensive sanctions and the use of frozen assets to aid Ukraine are supported. China is also mentioned in connection with non-competitive state intervention, which necessitated the imposition of customs tariffs on electric vehicles.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker does not criticize political opponents, but neutrally notes the delay of proposals from certain interest groups (e.g., the Association of Family Doctors, ITL) by the time procedural decisions were due. They explain that these delayed proposals will be addressed during the phase of drafting the implementing acts, not during the second reading of the bill.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
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2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
There is no confrontation; the discussion focuses on solving problems (e.g., poorly parked electric scooters) by establishing rules, rather than criticizing opponents. The goal of the draft legislation is not to ban light personal vehicles, but to ensure their safe coexistence.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
He/She does not directly criticize political opponents; the focus is on explaining the content of the bill and the procedure. He/She conveys the questions and proposals of colleagues (e.g., Peeter Tali and Raimond Kaljulaid) but does not adopt a contradictory position. He/She does not rule out compromises, but instead directs the proposals to the committee for discussion.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is no direct criticism, but the speaker indirectly points to the need for economic stimulus, which stands in contrast to the current policies of austerity and tax hikes.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is no opposition. The address is focused on providing solutions, recognizing existing positive developments, and presenting a vision for the future.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Direct criticism is not leveled at domestic political opponents. The only clear antagonist is Russia, whose defeat in the war in Ukraine is considered vital for Estonian security.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The opposition (the EKRE faction) is being implicitly criticized for using procedural means, referencing the 50 obstructionist amendments submitted to the draft legislation. It is noted that these proposals overloaded the agendas of the Riigikogu plenary sessions, even though the EKRE faction later withdrew them.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Direct opposition isn't being voiced; instead, people are seeking clarification and an overview of the current status of the government's policy. In the second address, there is a reference to Mati Maasikas’s contrary opinion regarding EU decision-making processes, but this is used neutrally to frame the political issue, not as a critique.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.