By Months: Jaak Valge
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.