By Months: Jaak Valge
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
6 Speeches
The primary target is the Minister of the Interior and the Ministry of the Interior, who are being sharply criticized for misinterpreting policy and deflecting debate by labeling it unconstructive. The criticism is intense, accusing the Minister of demagoguery, confusing key concepts, and outright dishonesty, with urgent calls for an immediate change in policy.
09.2025
28 Speeches
Being strongly in opposition to the government, the party criticizes its mass immigration policy, its economic philosophy, and its failure to address the demographic crisis. The criticism targets both specific political decisions (such as the 1.0 wage criterion) and ethical and procedural matters (the failure to file a civil claim in the Slava Ukraini case, and the Tartu prison plan). It asserts that the government, which is supported by less than one-seventh of the citizenry, lacks the mandate to pursue policies that fundamentally alter the composition of the population.
06.2025
22 Speeches
The primary criticism targets the policies of the ruling coalition and specific ministers (Education, Interior, and Prime Minister), particularly concerning migration, the economy, and education. The criticism is largely policy-driven (for instance, migration policies that undermine Ukraine’s fight) and procedural (such as ministers walking out during questioning/interpellation). The critic accuses the government of justifying its missteps and displaying dilettantism, thereby ruling out any possibility of compromise.
05.2025
10 Speeches
The primary targets of criticism are the government and its ministers, particularly those responsible for the economy and education sectors. The criticism focuses on policy inefficiency (a drop in productivity, the regression of the education system) and ideological errors, such as violating market economy principles by importing cheap foreign labor—a practice they label a "command economy." He/She accuses the government of facilitating mass immigration, which represents a 70-year record high.
04.2025
6 Speeches
The main opposition is directed at the government and ministers, criticizing both procedural shortcomings (such as the late submission of materials) and the political direction (over-regulation). Particularly sharp criticism is leveled at the Ministry of Defence for neglecting the Tallinn Defence Forces Cemetery, an act considered humiliating to the state. Ideologically, there is opposition to social democratic stances regarding gender balance.
03.2025
13 Speeches
The primary adversary is the government and the Minister of Education and Research, whose policies are criticized as unsystematic and detrimental to the Estonian language. He/She also criticizes the Eesti 200 party and previous governments for importing cheap labor, which stalls economic innovation. The criticism is primarily based on policy and logic, accusing the government of failing to fulfill administrative agreements and operating inefficiently.
02.2025
9 Speeches
The main opponents are the government and ministers, who are accused of siding with banks, being unwilling to stand up for the people, and allowing the involvement process to become a mere formal facade. Strong criticism is also directed at foreign financial and energy companies, especially banks controlled from Stockholm and Norwegian/Dutch investors. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of disregarding the interests of the people and marking the cessation of parliamentarism.
01.2025
7 Speeches
The main opponent is the government coalition, which is referred to as "a government coalition composed of three left-globalist parties." Criticism is aimed both at political incompetence (the PPA's inability to link data) and at value-based decisions (the reduction of family benefits and campaigns that undermine the natural family). The Minister of Climate is accused of a lack of transparency, and the Minister of Health is accused of "cunning" in hiding behind strategic partners.
12.2024
8 Speeches
The primary criticism is aimed at the government coalition and ministers, accusing them of passivity (regarding demography) and a lack of transparency (concerning phosphorite research). The criticism is both political and procedural, citing the hurried passage of legislation before language requirements were finalized, and the Reform Party's failure to uphold previous promises regarding phosphorite. The rapporteur is also criticized for creating an identity crisis by supporting a draft bill that his local coalition in Tartu opposes.
11.2024
9 Speeches
A strong opposition to the government's tax policy, deeming it economically harmful and unnecessary. It criticizes the Minister of Climate for a lack of transparency in phosphorite studies and the Ministry of Social Affairs for its failure to support the birth rate, arguing this inaction violates the constitution. Furthermore, it condemns "left-wing integration concepts" and the failed integration that has occurred under conditions of mass immigration.
10.2024
8 Speeches
The main opponents are the Ministry of Climate (due to a lack of transparency) and the Minister of the Interior, who is sharply criticized for both political incompetence and ignorance of Estonian history and identity. The Minister of the Interior is accused of failing to recognize the continuity of the Republic of Estonia and denying the struggle of Estonian men. The criticism is intense and accuses the government of disregarding the interests of the state, particularly regarding issues of security and historical memory.
09.2024
4 Speeches
The primary opposition is the ruling coalition, which faces criticism for procedural violations, alongside Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets. The Minister is harshly criticized for providing inadequate and misleading responses regarding the protection of Ukrainian men. Furthermore, his actions concerning the issue of historical memory are being linked to the Russian historical narrative. The speaker casts doubt on the Minister of the Interior’s fitness for office.
07.2024
4 Speeches
The primary opposition is directed at the ruling coalition and the governments led by Kaja Kallas, which face criticism for errors in economic policy and their immigration stance. The criticism is intense and substantive, specifically accusing the government of causing an economic downturn, failing to manage high energy prices, and neglecting to tax banks' excess profits. The speaker represents the position of the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives Party regarding the opposition to tax hikes.
06.2024
10 Speeches
The primary opposition is aimed at the government, specifically the Reform Party and its ministers, who are being fiercely criticized both for their economic policies (tax hikes, importing cheap labor) and for their political credibility (the Eastern money scandal). The criticism is intense, accusing the government of destroying the Estonian nation-state and economy, and of engaging in political spite at the expense of children.
05.2024
19 Speeches
The main targets of criticism are the government (specifically Minister of the Interior Läänemets and the Minister of Education) and coalition policies (the tax bump, lowering the voting age). The criticism is directed both at the political substance and at procedural incompetence or the misleading of the public (the car vandalism incident). He proposes that a motion of no confidence should be brought against the minister, provided the 1921 parliamentary rules of procedure were still in effect, which demonstrates strong opposition.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition and the ministers (especially the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets), who are being accused of incompetence and a lack of accountability. Criticism is aimed both at political decisions (mass immigration, education) and procedural violations (evading questions, failing to maintain order). He refers to the ministers' responses as "waffle" and points to a lack of respect for the people's representatives.
03.2024
26 Speeches
The main opponents are the prime minister and the governing coalition, whose claims and data are repeatedly corrected, leading to accusations of incompetence (failing to know key indicators) and distrusting the public. The criticism is intense and focuses on the detrimental impact of the policy on the population and democracy. He/She also criticizes the Minister of Health for the late submission of the report and the absence of comparative analysis.
02.2024
28 Speeches
The primary opposition targets the ruling coalition and various ministries, which are criticized both for their ideological bent ("neoliberals") and for their inaction (for instance, the failure to deliver the promised comprehensive solution for higher education). The criticism is sharp, focusing on political failures such as the denial of mass immigration, the disregard for public sentiment, and ineffective policy measures. Furthermore, the Speaker of the Riigikogu session is criticized for prohibiting interjections, a move framed as violating democratic traditions.
01.2024
37 Speeches
The speaker is intensely critical of the government, accusing it of deepening the economic crisis, engaging in irrational/ideological policymaking (e.g., home births, science policy), and promoting mass migration. The criticism is primarily policy- and ideology-based, accusing ministers of political correctness and inaction. The speaker also criticizes the government's standard argument used to reject opposition proposals.