By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge
Total Sessions: 77
Fully Profiled: 77
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style of cooperation is demonstrated by citing the critical viewpoint of fellow faction member Aivar Sõerd, which indicates the existence of a unified position within their own political group regarding the structure of the budget. Information concerning cooperation with other political parties is absent.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker offers a compliment to the Social Democrats for initiating the inquiry, but stresses that their political stance is dictated by personal principles. There is absolutely no mention of cooperation with the governing coalition or of seeking compromises on this particular issue.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates an openness to acknowledge the strength of the opposing side's arguments, which is unusual for an opposition MP. This suggests a readiness for constructive dialogue and potential cooperation on substantive policy issues, even if their overall political position remains adversarial.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker has demonstrated a willingness to cooperate by submitting a spring query alongside Leo Kunnas. This indicates a readiness for partnership when addressing specific issues, even though communication with the minister has become confrontational.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is cautious and conditional; the Social Democrats are recognized for delving deeply into the topic, but they are simultaneously called upon to conduct a more thorough analysis. The speaker refers to the recommendations of economists (e.g., Urmas Varblane) to support their economic paradigm shift, but active cross-party cooperation is not mentioned.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker works closely with both faction members and non-affiliated members, submitting interpellations and draft legislation together with Leo Kunnas, Henn Põlluaas, Ants Frosch, Varro Vooglaid, and Riina Solman. This cooperation is clearly directed toward opposition activities and challenging the ministers. There are no indications of openness to compromise with the governing coalition.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker, alongside Leo Kunnas, has submitted a comprehensive interpellation regarding migration, demonstrating collaboration with a colleague. At the international level, active cooperation is demanded with the Ukrainian government to share data on men of mobilization age and verify their military service status.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no information regarding cooperation or compromise readiness.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker does not mention cooperation with political colleagues but hopes for the minister's readiness to cooperate regarding the Defence Forces Cemetery. He/She emphasizes the need to involve experts (demographers and economists) to develop a rational policy framework.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The style of collaboration is open and respectful toward the presenter, who is recognized for their critical contribution. The speaker actively seeks the expert’s (the entrepreneur’s) perspective and analysis to solve the problem.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker expresses agreement regarding the need to change the situation, stating that there is no point in continuing this way. However, he/she is reserved about the specific reform proposal (handing the functions over to the National Audit Office). Finding a compromise through reforming the ERJK is preferred in order to ensure a better outcome.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker is acting on behalf of the group of interpellators ("our interpellators"), which indicates cooperation within their own political faction or group. There is no direct expression of openness to compromise or cross-party cooperation with the minister during the discussion; rather, contrasting positions are highlighted.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is no data available concerning the willingness to cooperate; the speaker is acting purely as a critical opposition spokesperson, focusing on the refutation of the government’s policy and the minister’s arguments.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker begins by thanking the presenter, but immediately issues a challenge to the presenter and their party to take substantive action. He seeks consensus with the presenter regarding the primitive nature of the debate and the potential of a referendum to elevate the level of discussion.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
It refers to the work of the Economic Affairs Committee and commends them for recognizing the existence of the problem. It favors compromise and cooperation in the legislative process, recommending that the draft bill be improved during the proceedings rather than voted down.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is predominantly oppositional and critical, focusing on highlighting the flaws in the government's policy. The only positive mention concerns the Estonian Social Democrats, who have decided to stand up for Estonian working people, but active collaboration or compromise is not offered.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is cooperating with Leo Kunnas in submitting the query. He demonstrates a rare willingness to acknowledge the opposing side's views, praising the Social Democrats for opposing the acceleration of mass immigration. This indicates pragmatic cooperation toward shared objectives.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is no information regarding the style of cooperation, as the submitted text is a direct question to the minister, not a statement reflecting collaboration.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The cooperation style is confrontational towards the government, even though the speaker mentions the necessity of collaboration between the legislative and executive branches when answering the query. He actively relies on and references the analyses and demands of local citizen initiatives (such as Saare Rannarahva Selts), recommending their website.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker refers supportively to the demonstration organized by the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives and their demand for the introduction of a bank tax. There is no data indicating their willingness to cooperate or compromise with other political parties in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There are no signs of cooperation in the speeches; the style is rather confrontational, focusing on criticizing the actions of the ministry and the government. The speaker demands that the state take its own initiative, instead of relying on social partners.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker stressed his affiliation with the group of "nationalist and conservative deputies," demonstrating cooperation within the faction. Concerning excise policy, the necessity of developing a joint policy with Latvia was highlighted. Regarding the education bill, it was pointed out that the governing coalition failed to support their proposed amendments, suggesting a lack of cooperation with the majority.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates pragmatic willingness to cooperate by supporting the draft legislation (the bill proposed by 26 members) that does not fully align with their ideals, in order to advance constitutional amendments. They are also engaging in dialogue, inquiring which sections of the competing bill proposed by 61 Riigikogu members (536 SE) should be integrated into the current draft.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient Data
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is demanding that the minister publicly declare and actively pursue efforts within the coalition to revoke the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens. This suggests pressure is being put on coalition partners to achieve the desired outcome.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker expresses readiness for a substantive discussion, thanking the presenter and noting that they found the debate enjoyable, which indicates a polite and professional communication style even in the presence of opposing viewpoints.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker cooperates with the Riigikogu's Legal and Analysis Department in collecting data and obtaining statistics. The submission of the interpellation suggests collaboration with colleagues, although this is only minimally highlighted in the text.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Cooperation is expressed through the presentation of the position of the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives Party (EKRE), which is unequivocally against the draft bill. Direct cooperation with other parties is not mentioned, although alternatives that could be implemented are referenced (e.g., a national defense loan).
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Data is scarce.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The collaborative style is visible in adhering to the faction's decisions (voting for the anti-Russia statement) and supporting colleagues during the discussion of the child protection bill. There is no evidence of seeking compromises with the government; rather, it is a matter of internal support and external confrontation. Colleagues are addressed directly and personally ("Dear Varro!").
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The collaborative style indicates an openness to involving academic experts (political scientists, biologists), even though this proposal did not receive approval from the commission. He/She also refers to cooperation with national-conservative youth (Sinine Äratus), whose negative opinion regarding the draft bill was sent to the commission.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The cooperation style is pragmatic because support is expressed for the bill under discussion, specifically by calling it good. Furthermore, the faction leader is referenced, which indicates the coordination and unity of the internal faction's position.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Cooperation is demonstrated with a colleague (Moonika Helm), with whom concerns are shared regarding the capability of the Security Police Board. Communication with the minister is confrontational and demanding, focusing on obtaining answers rather than seeking compromise. He/She represents a group of interpellators, which indicates intra-factional cooperation.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cross political boundaries to support a shared critical stance, stating that they are momentarily embodying a coalition representative in support of Kadri Tali. This indicates pragmatic cooperation on specific issues.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker references the Riigikogu support group, which was established to define the needs of the higher education reform, thereby demonstrating an understanding of collaborative structures. However, personal willingness to compromise or cooperate with the minister is not apparent, given that the speaker is adopting a sharply critical stance.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is prepared for technical collaboration, noting that corrections were made to the original draft text with Ants Frosch to highlight an embarrassing mistake. This shows a readiness to contribute constructively to the committee's work, even if they do not endorse the statement in its entirety.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
There is not enough data.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation focuses on supporting and representing the proposals and complaints of the NGO 'Honest Elections' in the Riigikogu, presenting their detailed demands for expanding the rights of election observers. There are no references to cross-party cooperation; instead, the focus is on challenging the actions of the ruling majority.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
He/She thanks colleague Margit Sutrop for her selfless assistance regarding information from Finnish websites, demonstrating an openness to factual cooperation, even with representatives of other political parties. The draft bill was submitted by the think tank of the Estonian Conservative People's Party, emphasizing intra-party initiative.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data. The discussions focus on posing questions to ministers and criticizing their policies; there are no signs of cooperation.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker refers to the proposal as collective work ("our proposal"), which presupposes cooperation within their political group. There are no references to cooperation with the government coalition or other parties; rather, confrontation is emphasized, and the opposing side is accused of unwillingness to admit mistakes.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is evident among fellow faction members, demonstrated by acknowledging Varro Vooglaid's inquiry and supporting the logic behind his questions. There are no signs of a willingness to compromise with the government; the focus remains on aggressive, fact-based criticism of the government's activities.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The collaboration style is formally polite but substantively demanding and critical, providing the minister with suggestions for improvement and methodological recommendations. There is absolutely no mention of bilateral or cross-party cooperation or the search for compromise.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Not enough data
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker is realistic in anticipating the opposition's draft bill will be rejected, but points out potential future supporters among those who previously opposed referendums (Jüri Raidla, Jüri Adams). He expresses a willingness to compromise on the conditions for a nationwide referendum (for example, the dissolution clause), provided it helps implement the reform. He also acknowledges the constructive input from the Social Democrats regarding the thresholds.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Lack of data
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Data is scarce. All remarks were presented as critical questions directed at the rapporteurs or the session chair, and there were no references to cooperation, willingness to compromise, or joint legislative action.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
No data available
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The collaborative approach focuses on defending its own proposals and responding to colleagues' questions, thereby demonstrating a readiness for dialogue. There is no indication of cross-party cooperation or attempts to find compromises with the government, but minor technical flaws in the draft are acknowledged, and appreciation is expressed for bringing them to attention.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
No data available.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is actively cooperating with his colleague Kalle Grünthal, having co-sponsored the draft bill. This demonstrates a willingness for legislative cooperation, likely within the faction.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is primarily critical and independent, but the speaker agrees with the previous speaker on the need to reduce the project-based approach, cut bureaucracy, and offer smaller grants. There are no references to broader cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The individual expresses a wish to approach the car tax "with great goodwill" and "to engage constructively," suggesting a theoretical openness to dialogue. However, in practical interactions with the minister, the style is demanding and interrogative, focusing heavily on the government's errors.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The cooperative approach emphasizes the separation of the executive and legislative branches, deliberately leaving the physical fate of the Bronze Soldier (such as melting or relocation) for the government to decide. The simplicity of the draft bill was chosen specifically to avoid disputes over decisions that fall within the purview of the executive branch.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The data indicates a lack of cooperation, since the speaker notes that the government always rejects the solutions proposed by the opposition. The standard argument employed by the government precludes substantive cooperation and the search for compromises.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is no information regarding cooperation or compromises; the focus is on convincing colleagues to vote in favor of the submitted bill.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is too little data.