By Months: Jaak Valge
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
6 Speeches
The pattern of activity has been centered on parliamentary work, involving the submission of interpellations and participation in debates within the purview of the Ministry of the Interior in October 2025. Reference is also made to earlier actions, including the submission of questions to the Constitutional Committee on September 9th, which demonstrates the consistent handling of the topic.
09.2025
28 Speeches
Very active throughout September, appearing in the Riigikogu several days a week (September 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 24). The primary mode of activity is the submission of formal interpellations to ministers (Social Affairs, Justice, Interior, and the Prime Minister) and the subsequent asking of follow-up questions. Interpellations are regularly submitted together with colleagues.
06.2025
22 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, appearing with questions and interpellations on almost every observed session day (June 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 12, 18). They submit repeated follow-up questions and criticize the quality of the ministers' responses, demonstrating a consistent pattern of sharp policy criticism. They are the initiator of interpellations, often in collaboration with Leo Kunnas.
05.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu, submitting repeated interpellations (e.g., to the Minister of Education and Research on the topic of the Estonian language) and participating intensely in economic and energy debates. He/She also criticizes procedural shortcomings, such as the late submission of important materials before the annual report.
04.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker was active in mid-April (on the 8th, 15th, and 16th), participating in debates, submitting short queries, and initiating a formal interpellation together with Leo Kunnas. This indicates regular involvement in parliamentary work, focusing on both legislation and oversight.
03.2025
13 Speeches
The speaker was highly active during the analyzed period (March 2025), participating in discussions on interpellations and draft legislation in the Riigikogu on multiple days. His/Her focus is directed toward national political debates, particularly issues falling under the purview of the Ministry of Education and Research.
02.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker was active during the analyzed period, delivering extensive interpellations and statements on three separate dates (10.02, 17.02, 26.02). The pattern of activity indicates a focus on critically challenging the government's actions in the Riigikogu chamber, utilizing interpellations as the primary tool.
01.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker was active throughout the entire month of January, submitting interpellations on three different session days (January 13th, 20th, and 27th). All appearances were formal parliamentary speeches, presented jointly with Leo Kunnas. The pattern of activity focuses on holding the government accountable.
12.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker was active during the first half of December (December 4, 5, and 9), participating intensely in the Riigikogu sessions. The pattern of activity indicates a focus on the critical questioning of major legislative bills (education, excise duties) and the government's inaction (demography, environment). All appearances were aimed at posing questions to ministers or rapporteurs, or opposing unacceptable draft legislation.
11.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, having addressed the parliament repeatedly in November (November 4, 5, 11, 20). He frequently uses the format of interpellations and questions directed at ministers and the prime minister. He notes that, as an independent member of parliament, he has limited opportunities to initiate draft legislation, which is why the substance of a proposed decision must be formulated as a formal interpellation.
10.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, submitting several substantive interpellations and follow-up questions to various ministers over a three-day period (October 21–23). Their pattern of activity focuses on holding ministers accountable and revealing the background behind political decisions. All of their appearances are related to either submitting these interpellations or discussing the responses to them.
09.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker was active during September, raising both procedural questions regarding delays in legislation and submitting two formal inquiries (interpellations) to the Minister of the Interior. This suggests a pattern of utilizing parliamentary oversight tools (interpellations) to hold the government accountable.
07.2024
4 Speeches
The speeches were delivered during the last week of July at parliamentary sittings (July 22 and 29), highlighting active involvement in crucial political debates. The pattern of activity centers on parliamentary work, where pointed questions are put to members of the government and draft legislation is criticized.
06.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly taking the floor within a short period (on June 3rd, 5th, and 10th) during debates on both questions and draft legislation. This pattern of activity indicates close involvement in both criticizing the government’s economic plans and supporting social bills.
05.2024
19 Speeches
He actively participates in the Riigikogu, speaking on numerous debates (security, education, e-voting, immigration, and the economy). He initiated an interpellation (concerning the vandalism of the Interior Minister's car) and submitted proposals to amend the agenda, including a motion to remove an item due to the inadequate preparation of the minister's report.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly submitting interpellations and questions to the Prime Minister and various ministers across several sitting days in April. They participate in lengthy and detailed discussions, often requesting extensions to their speaking time. Their pattern of activity includes raising both substantive and procedural issues.
03.2024
26 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during this period, appearing at Riigikogu (Parliament) sessions almost every day. They refer to their previous work, noting that that over the past year, they have submitted numerous interpellations and draft bills concerning population and birth rates. They actively participate in discussions regarding both interpellations (Slava Ukraini, healthcare) and draft legislation (referendums).
02.2024
28 Speeches
During the analyzed period (February 2024), the speaker was highly active, participating in several sessions (February 5, 7, 19, 21). The pattern of activity includes the submission of detailed draft legislation (concerning higher education and student loans), which are often repetitions of previously rejected bills, as well as sharp questions directed at ministers regarding immigration, security, and social issues.
01.2024
37 Speeches
The speaker was extremely active in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) in January 2024, taking the floor almost every day the body was in session. They participated in both interpellations and the presentation and defense of draft bills, concentrating their efforts on government accountability and the initiation of specific legislative changes.