By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Aab
Total Sessions: 78
Fully Profiled: 78
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, expressing concern over the ongoing inflation spiral and demanding solutions ("how we can actually get out of this"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, contrasting their position with the Minister of Finance's "rigidity" and preference for simplistic solutions. The tone is formal and appropriate for a plenary session.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the rapporteurs with deference ("Honored Chairman," "Dear Riigikogu Speaker"). The speaker employs a logical and analytical approach, grounding the presentation of arguments in specific figures and historical proportions. The tone is inquisitive and demands clarification, seeking information regarding the reasons for the rejection of certain proposals.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is formal, courteous, and direct, respectfully addressing the Chairman and the Minister. The address is logical and centers on political substance, seeking confirmation regarding a specific funding issue. The speaker demonstrates procedural awareness, apologizing for the digression from the topic and noting that the agenda is not overly packed.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is formal and analytical, posing questions directly to ministers concerning the rationale and impact of political decisions. The tone is critical regarding tax policy, but also explanatory when there is a need to clarify the party's positions within the context of tax increases. Rhetorical questions are used to challenge the government's claims concerning economic competitiveness.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is analytical, appropriately critical, and concerned, emphasizing the need for faster and better solutions to spur economic recovery. The speaker employs logical arguments, drawing on external examples (Lithuania) and personal experience gained in government cabinets, to highlight the links between security and the economy. He urges politicians to maintain balance in their communication and avoid going "over the top" with fear-mongering.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaking style is analytical, practical, and at times urgent, emphasizing the need to adapt to a "dynamic world." He employs logical arguments, criticizing bureaucratic delays and "pointless stages" in planning. The politician addresses the listeners directly ("Dear Estonian people") and uses clear and straightforward language when delivering criticism.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The style is critical and direct, raising questions about the government's tax policy decisions. It employs both rational arguments (economic consequences) and appeals to public opinion, specifically referencing a petition that garnered over 100,000 signatures. The tone is persuasive and stresses that this is an economic policy measure, not a populist move.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, relying heavily on the recommendations of international organizations (IMF, OECD) and external sources (Mihkel Nestor, Äripäev). The speaker employs logical argumentation to emphasize the necessity of changing the tax structure and expresses concern for public sector employees. The tone is formal and inquisitive.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speech is formal and respectful, repeatedly addressing the esteemed Chairman/Presiding Officer and the Minister. The style is predominantly interrogative and analytical, focusing on identifying specific details and resources (financial, teachers) and providing background information in the interest of historical truth. Both an ideological framework (SDE principles) and historical examples (the Nordic school lunch) are utilized.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It employs a question format that is both polite and constructive. The style is analytical and fact-based, drawing upon specific benchmark data and expert recommendations. The tone remains moderate, yet clearly articulates concern regarding economic risks.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Employs a direct and pragmatic approach, posing specific questions to the ministers. The tone is moderately critical but constructive, focusing on seeking solutions. The speaker repeatedly emphasizes the seriousness of the problem ("irreparable damage") and the necessity of swift action.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
They employ a polite yet critical tone, opening their addresses with traditional courtesy phrases and formal salutations. Questions are posed rhetorically, often concealing veiled accusations and doubts concerning the government’s actions. The overall style is analytical rather than emotional.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Employs a polite and constructive approach, starting with expressions of gratitude and using respectful forms of address. They rely on facts and numerical comparisons, but also acknowledge the limitations of their knowledge ("I can't say exactly, but roughly speaking, it's like this"), which demonstrates an honest and cautious attitude.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker employs a polite and constructive approach, addressing the Minister with deference. Questions are presented in a clearly structured manner, utilizing concrete examples and illustrative phrases ("figuratively speaking, a teacher with the same qualification"). The overall style is more investigative than accusatory.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaking style is polite and affirming, often beginning with expressions of gratitude and recognition for colleagues. Questioning is employed as the primary rhetorical tool in an effort to elicit specific answers regarding practical application. The style is more technical and detail-oriented than emotional.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
They use a diplomatic and cautious tone, beginning with a clear statement that they do not dispute the project's necessity. Questions are posed constructively, utilizing fact-based arguments, specific dates, and references.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Uses a fact-based and analytical approach, relying on specific numbers and international examples. The rhetoric is moderate and constructive, but also includes sharp political remarks (criticism of the Centre Party). It balances technical data with practical questions, using clear and understandable language when explaining complex topics.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Employs a formal and courteous tone, commencing speeches with traditional salutations. Relies on facts and a quantitative argument base, framing questions constructively. Expresses concern and urgency regarding energy issues, but maintains a diplomatic approach even when addressing critical matters.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Employs a polite and constructive approach, starting with gratitude and appreciation. The style is fact-based and analytical, presenting specific questions and demanding clear answers. The tone is professional, yet skeptical.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker adopts an emotional and defensive tone, opening with the remark, "It's so damn easy to blame the social democrats here again." The rhetoric itself is detailed and fact-based, incorporating numerous specific references and historical data. The overall style is quite accusatory and critical, particularly regarding Minister Pakosta. The speaker utilizes rhetorical questions to put pressure on the opposition and emphasizes procedural shortcomings.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker employs a factual and analytical approach, combining it with emotional persuasive power. They begin politely ("Honored Chairman! Esteemed Riigikogu!"), but gradually become more critical and start using increasingly direct language. The speaker refutes the arguments of the opposing sides ("That is not true!") and uses specific examples to support their views.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs direct and confrontational rhetoric, demanding clear "yes or no" answers. He/She emphasizes propriety and civilized communication, but simultaneously levels sharp accusations and uses emotionally charged phrases like "hand on heart."
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs emotional and combative rhetoric, blending it with fact-based arguments. They use figurative phrases like "dancing around the steam boiler" and "the chick dance" to describe political processes. Their style is direct and critical, especially regarding opponents, but they back up their claims with concrete examples and data, such as price analyses and international comparisons.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
It employs a polite and formal tone ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman! Respected Minister!"), yet simultaneously poses direct questions that demand critical thinking. It balances fact-based arguments with personal experience and the recognized limits of knowledge, thereby establishing a credible and genuinely inquisitive speaker profile.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
It employs a measured, analytical tone, relying on facts and expert recommendations. It poses questions to the audience ("But how can one achieve this so deftly?") and utilizes concrete examples to support its arguments. The style is more academic than emotional, focusing on the analysis of political solutions.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Adopts a polite and constructive approach, beginning with expressions of gratitude and compliments for the presenter's comprehensive overview. Questions are posed informatively, seeking specific answers regarding the situation.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker employs a fact-based and inquisitive approach, beginning courteously ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman!") and referencing prior experience on the Economic Committee. The style is analytical and detailed, focusing on specific figures and procedural matters, free of emotional judgments.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Adopts a polite and constructive approach, initiating all questions with the respectful address, "Thank you, esteemed Chairman/Presiding Officer! Dear Minister!" Poses specific, fact-based questions devoid of emotional judgment, focusing on the search for practical solutions.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs a polite yet firm tone, beginning with a formal salutation ("Thank you, esteemed Chair! Good Minister!"). Their style is fact-based and argumentative, utilizing specific figures and examples to bolster their position while maintaining a diplomatic approach.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
It uses a factual and analytical approach, relying on specific figures and comparisons with neighboring countries. The rhetoric is moderately critical but constructive, emphasizing the need for solutions. It employs historical comparisons (the Luddite movement) and emotional appeals ("rural entrepreneurs are the heroes of our time").
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The approach employed is diplomatic and constructive, starting with polite addresses. Questions are presented in a fact-based and balanced manner, acknowledging the importance of national defense while simultaneously raising critical questions regarding the source of funding.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker adopts a factual and explanatory tone, beginning with a slightly ironic remark concerning the mandate. He structures his address logically, numbering the main points and utilizing clear examples. The style is more technocratic than emotional, although it also includes direct challenges to opposing viewpoints.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
It employs a polite and constructive tone, addressing the audience as "Honorable Chairman" and "Esteemed Prime Minister." The style is fact-based and explanatory, including a personal anecdote ("as Toots usually agreed upon with the teacher") to soften the formal address.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
A polite and constructive approach, starting with expressions of gratitude and using respectful language. Questions are posed to seek clarification, not to level accusations, focusing on determining the practical implications.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker employs a polite and formal tone, using the salutations "Esteemed Chairman" and "Dear Minister." Questions are posed constructively, relying on facts (such as price increases and the functioning of systems), and seeking specific answers regarding future plans.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The approach used is explanatory and fact-based, honestly acknowledging the problems and challenges involved. The tone is pragmatic—it admits, concerning the rising electricity bills, that "yes, this is not very pleasant," but then justifies why it is necessary. It combines technical explanations with political positions, utilizing both logical argumentation and emotional appeal ("you have to understand!").
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A polite and formal tone is used, addressing individuals via "esteemed chairman" and "dear minister." The question is presented in a structured manner, relying on facts and logical argumentation, and is devoid of emotional expression.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs polite forms of address ("Esteemed Chairman," "Dear Minister") while simultaneously adopting a firm and critical tone toward the government's policy. He combines fact-based arguments with emotional assessments, using the phrase "the masks have fallen" and accusing the government of punishing consumers. The style is formal, yet clearly positioned.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It employs a moderate and analytical tone, merging technical explanations with figurative expressions and common analogies ("Kört-Pärtli särk"). It stresses the necessity of clarity when dealing with complex issues and criticizes the muddled communication surrounding energy topics. The aim is to simplify complicated subjects so they are accessible to the average person.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker employs a factual and analytical approach, basing their arguments on specific figures and data. The style is critical yet constructive—they criticize the politics of Isamaa but simultaneously acknowledge the necessity of cooperation and seeing the whole picture. They also use a slightly ironic tone when referring to "the enormous masses who are watching via the internet."
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Employs a question-driven approach, sequentially posing several specific questions directed at the minister. The rhetoric is formal and fact-based, focusing on logical arguments devoid of emotional expression. The style is direct and demanding, seeking clear answers.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It employs an official and argumentative style, relying on facts and legal grounds. The tone is decisive and cautionary, emphasizing threats to Estonian security. It balances emotional and logical arguments, utilizing both specific dates and documents, as well as a moral framework. The style is rather formal and structured, focusing on legal and political arguments.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Employs a formal, structured, and fact-based mode of address. The tone is neutral and information-focused, emphasizing procedural aspects and consensus-based decisions. The discourse is clearly organized in chronological sequence.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
Uses a formal, analytical, and fact-based approach. The tone is constructive and collaborative, focusing on problem-solving. Arguments are structured logically, presenting the background first, followed by the problem, and finally posing a question about potential solutions.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The tone is polite and constructive, employing formal parliamentary language ("Honorable Speaker"). The style is inquisitive and analytically oriented, seeking to gain clarity regarding a complex situation without resorting to accusation or attack.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker adopts a formally polite but critical tone. They begin with traditional expressions of courtesy and thanks, but then transition to sharp questions and accusations. The rhetoric relies on facts, using specific dates, amounts, and legal citations to strengthen the argument.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Adopts a polite and constructive approach, starting with expressions of gratitude and respect. Balances criticism with positive remarks ("we are largely in agreement on the big picture"). Poses specific questions and requires practical solutions, utilizing fact-based arguments.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Uses a factual and technical approach, relying on data and specific examples such as the Narva magnet factory. The style is explanatory and educational, aiming to explain complex energy topics simply. The tone is constructive and forward-looking.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
He/She employs a formal, protocol-driven style, characteristic of reports delivered by members of parliament. The discourse is structured and fact-based, focusing on the accurate communication of procedural steps and decisions, devoid of emotional commentary.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Uses an official, detailed, and explanatory style, relying on facts and figures. The tone is calm and constructive, aiming to take all parties into account and avoid confrontation. It repeatedly stresses the necessity of finding compromises and the importance of forward-looking analysis.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Employs a data-driven analytical approach, relying on research and specific data. The tone is professional and persuasive, combining statistics with practical examples. It references expert opinions (Deputy Secretary-General Kaupo Lääneranna, Minister Vladimir Svet) to validate its positions.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
A formal and neutral style, focusing on the presentation of facts without emotional judgments. It employs formal parliamentary discourse, a structured presentation method, and precise terminology, even correcting its own statements regarding dates.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Uses a moderate and constructive tone, opening politely with the salutation: "Honorable Speaker! Dear Riigikogu!" It balances fact-based arguments with an optimistic outlook for the future. The speech is logically structured, providing specific examples and figures, yet maintaining accessible language. It concludes with an expression of gratitude, demonstrating parliamentary courtesy.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker employs direct and confrontational rhetoric, combining fact-based arguments with emotional accusations. He/She acknowledges the opponent’s rhetorical skills ("you are powerful in rhetoric"), but then shifts to sharp criticism. The style is formal, yet it also includes personal appeals and rhetorical questions concerning the opponent's credibility.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The approach employed is moderate and fact-based. It honestly acknowledges the project's issues (delays, cost overruns, complex governance structure) while simultaneously highlighting positive progress. It relies on concrete data and facts, steering clear of emotional rhetoric. A constructive and professional tone is maintained, even when addressing critical questions.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Employs a factual, explanatory tone coupled with a diplomatic approach. It balances technical details with political explanations, honestly acknowledging difficult choices ("nothing can be done about it"). Attempts to steer the discussion back to the specific draft bill when questions stray into broader topics. Uses consensus-building language and references expert opinion.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Adopts a factual and argumentative approach, relying on specific documents and legal acts. The tone is decisive and convincing, particularly regarding security issues. The text concludes with a critical remark about the behavior of other politicians, labeling it "a circus" and "unstatesmanlike." It balances emotional impact (citing examples of Orthodox believers' opinions) with logical arguments.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A formal and businesslike style, focusing on facts and procedural matters. It utilizes a structured approach, presenting information in chronological order. The tone is neutral and highly informative, avoiding emotional evaluations. It emphasizes consensual decision-making.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Uses a constructive and collaborative tone, addressing the minister respectfully. Presents questions in a structured and specific manner, focusing on finding practical solutions. The style is professional and straightforward, without emotional or accusatory elements.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
It employs a formal, official tone characteristic of parliamentary discourse. The style is fact-based and procedural, focusing on specific dates and procedural steps. The speech is structured and sequential, devoid of emotional or rhetorical devices.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker employs a polite yet firm tone, beginning with the use of traditional courtesies ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman! Good presenter!"). He/She frames questions rhetorically to emphasize his/her viewpoints, utilizing fact-based arguments. The style is more analytical than emotional, concentrating on specific procedural and substantive issues.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The communication style is formal, concrete, and fact-based. It utilizes a clear, structured presentation, devoid of emotional or rhetorical devices, focusing instead on the chronological description of procedural steps and decisions. The tone is neutral and professional.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
A polite and formal tone is used, addressing the "Honorable Chairman" and "Esteemed Minister." The delivery style is cooperative and constructive, emphasizing collaborative effort and forward-looking solutions.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Employs a balanced and analytical approach, combining both emotional and logical arguments. Provides concrete examples (Lithuania's 4% club) and utilizes rhetorical questions to clarify the situation. The style is direct and pragmatic, avoiding accusations ("I don't want to blame or point fingers either"), yet emphasizing the urgency of making decisions.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It employs rhetorical questions and irony ("it's nice to hear how the whole world is going to hell"), combining this with fact-based arguments. The style is direct and critical, but remains formal and argumentative, rather than being a personal attack.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Uses an official and fact-based approach, balancing logical arguments with concrete examples (such as the impact of solar energy on stock market prices). The tone is persuasive and optimistic, emphasizing practical benefits and future opportunities. The speech is clearly structured, beginning with general objectives and moving toward specific legislative amendments.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker utilized an official and analytical tone, combining fact-based arguments with personal experience. They emphasized their two roles—as a faction representative and as the chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee. The style was constructive and focused on collaboration, including expressions of gratitude and recognition toward other parties. The presentation concluded by outlining concrete next steps.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Uses an official and respectful tone ("Esteemed Chairman," "Dear Riigikogu"), combining this with specific facts and personal assessment. The rhetoric is constructive and cooperative, avoiding sharp attacks. Speeches are concluded briefly and concretely, demonstrating effective communication.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker employs a moderate yet firm tone, carefully balancing emotional and logical arguments. He/She repeatedly stresses the necessity of protecting both national security and the rights of the faithful. The style of address is formal and structured, utilizing clear reasoning and examples, including personal experience gained from participating in a Radio 4 broadcast.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Uses explanatory and persuasive rhetoric, repeatedly emphasizing the core message that the statement does not concern religious believers. It relies on facts and specific documents, maintaining an official tone. Questions are answered thoroughly and with patient explanation, using repetition to stress important points. The style is diplomatic, yet firm in its positions.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
A polite and constructive approach is employed, starting with words of thanks and a show of respect. The rhetoric is factual and problem-focused, including specific questions and proposals. The style is professional and suitable for a parliamentary environment, without emotional or confrontational elements.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It uses figurative language ("reaching for the trowel" versus "reaching for the wallet") to emphasize the differing impact of culture and healthcare on citizens' wallets. The style is polite and constructive, posing specific questions aimed at finding solutions.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker employs a formal, analytical style, combining fact-based arguments with concrete examples. Their tone is moderate and constructive, although they note a "piquant situation" and a "bad taste" regarding the public accusations. They structure their arguments logically, starting with a description of the problem and moving toward solutions, using diplomatic language even when addressing critical topics.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Uses a polite and formal tone ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman! Respected Minister!"). The style is fact-based and inquisitive, focusing on specific figures and forecasts. The approach is constructive, seeking practical answers.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Employs a measured and well-reasoned approach, combining factual data with personal experience. The tone is respectful and collegial ("Esteemed Chairman," "Honorable Minister"), yet firm in their positions. Metaphors are used ("throwing the baby out with the bathwater") alongside practical examples to strengthen the arguments.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs the form of questions and direct confrontation, beginning courteously ("Thank you, esteemed Speaker!"), but rapidly transitioning to an accusatory tone. The argument relies on facts and historical comparisons, particularly drawing parallels between the COVID-19 crisis and the events of 2022. The rhetoric is distinctly accusatory and demanding, seeking concrete answers regarding the government's inaction.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The tone of voice is polite and constructive, employing diplomatic language ("to put it mildly") and seeking confirmation from the minister. The style is analytical rather than emotional, relying on logical arguments and facts concerning the budget.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
He/She uses an appreciative and constructive approach, starting by acknowledging the work of the culture committee. The tone is analytical and fact-based, drawing logical connections between various problems. The speaker concludes with a specific question, seeking practical solutions.