By Years: Kristo Enn Vaga

The main opponent is Urmas Reinsalu, who is criticized for economic incompetence and his political style of tilting at windmills, especially concerning national defense loans. Criticism is also aimed at Lauri Läänemets for his absence from the vote, and at the Isamaa party for supporting government positions that they later turn around and criticize. The criticism is primarily political and procedural, accusing the opponents of failing to present a substantive issue.

The direct criticism is aimed at political opponents who are spreading inaccurate information regarding the use of the security tax, with the speaker fact-checking those claims. He/She also notes the procedural delays resulting from obstructionist mass amendments, which heavily burdened the Riigikogu agenda. Furthermore, he/she refers to the EKRE faction’s readiness to withdraw the draft bill, provided a compromise can be reached.