By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly skeptical regarding the economic benefits of Rail Baltic, emphasizing that the GDP growth derived from construction is merely nominal and does not translate into an improved standard of living for the Estonian people. The security aspect is also raised, pointing to the vulnerability of the rail link in the event of war (for instance, in the Suwałki corridor). This stance is clearly policy-driven, focusing on the project's real impact on the public's quality of life.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the plan to lease out the Tartu prison, viewing it as detrimental both to the city's image and its security. The criticism centers on a fundamental flaw in the government's actions, particularly the failure to involve local residents and the prioritization of a low-value economic model. The stance is heavily value-driven, emphasizing the protection of Tartu's identity as a center for science and culture.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is heavily focused on defending the public's sense of justice and demanding accountability in the high-profile Slava Ukraini case. The speaker expresses strong criticism and concern that the victim is being left without compensation for damages, calling this outcome a "depressing end." The focus is value-based and aimed at scrutinizing the system's functionality.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker clearly positions himself as an opposition MP who has signed the motion of no confidence against the government. The primary focus is on the implementation of demographic policy, demanding specific next steps and a timetable from the government, based on existing scientific analysis. Despite his role in the opposition, he acknowledges the cogency of the minister's arguments, which suggests a policy- and results-based approach. The political stance is moderately critical but centered on demanding solutions.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker adopts a strong, value-based stance, opposing the actions of the Russian Embassy at the Tallinn Defence Forces Cemetery. The primary emphasis is on protecting statehood and the memory of those who fell for Estonia from arbitrary action and humiliation. The position is firmly directed toward the defense of national sovereignty and heritage.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus centers on strong opposition to mass immigration, which is viewed as a threat to the nation-state and the constitution. This stance is intensely driven by core values and specific policy proposals, concentrating on tightening immigration policy, specifically by raising the salary criterion to 1.5 times the Estonian average. The speaker stresses that current policy will lead to an irreversible shift in the population composition and runs contrary to the desires of the public.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is strongly nationalist and conservative, focusing on protecting the Estonian language and cultural space against immigration and Russian-language websites. The most prominent issues are the demographic crisis (falling birth rates and supporting the natural family) and the protection of national security and historical memory (international protection for Ukrainian men, commemorating the Battle of Sinimäed). Criticism directed at the government is intense and value-driven, accusing the coalition of devaluing parliament and disregarding the status of the state language.