By Agendas: Varro Vooglaid

Total Agendas: 229

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, urgent, and combative, describing the draft bill as "mocking the people" and "pulling the wool over their eyes." Strong logical appeals are used, based on constitutional articles and comparisons to neighboring countries, but the tone is emotionally charged due to the disregard for the ideal of democracy. The speaker uses the image of "the elephant in the room" to refer to the unresolved problem and presents their arguments systematically and thoroughly. Three minutes of extra time were requested, indicating a desire to present their views comprehensively.
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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is one of concern and inquiry, emphasizing the lack of clarity and potential danger. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on data and citing official sources (the European Court of Auditors) to support their critical stance.
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2025-10-15
On the topic of ERM

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is critical, insistent, and emotionally charged, emphasizing that the situation is "the most alarming and disturbing." The speaker employs strong, value-based appeals, accusing the opposing side of contributing to the breakdown of the sense of national cohesion. The argumentation relies on concrete, emotionally charged examples (throwing babies on stage) and the demand for accountability.
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2025-10-08
Third reading of the Draft Act supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is combative, urgent, and cautionary, heavily employing the slippery slope argument to underscore the danger of a gradual surveillance society. The speaker relies on appeals to fundamental values for the protection of liberty and privacy, posing powerful rhetorical questions and quoting representatives of the opposition (Belitšev) to illustrate the threat. He uses figurative language, describing the potential future as a "large prison camp."
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2025-10-08
Population crisis

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is insistent, serious, and confrontational, employing strong terminology such as "demographic catastrophe." The speaker balances logical arguments (statistics and budget figures) with an emotional appeal regarding the preservation of the nation, emphasizing the unavoidable impression created by the government's inaction: that they simply do not care about this issue.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is critical and analytical, highlighting logical arguments and referencing the finance minister’s past political actions. The speaker opens by setting the tone, condemning the personal attacks directed at Peeter Raudsepp, but subsequently poses sharp and direct questions to the finance minister regarding whether he is considering resignation. A series of rhetorical questions is employed to demand accountability and oversight.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution (705 OE) of the Riigikogu, "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the initial contribution thereto."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and highly argumentative, focusing primarily on legal and procedural appeals and logical justification. Strong and categorical expressions are used to emphasize the violation of constitutionality ("completely and unambiguously contradictory") and warnings are issued regarding potentially far-reaching consequences. Emotional appeals are almost entirely absent; the emphasis is placed on legal correctness and the oath of office taken by the Member of Parliament.
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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and argumentative, utilizing both logical appeals (principles of the rule of law) and emotionally charged imagery ("surveillance society," "large concentration camp"). The speaker supports their position with a detailed description of a personal case concerning the actions of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board), accusing the agency of dishonest conduct and misleading the public. The tone is predominantly condemnatory and urgent.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is inquisitive and analytical, centered on logical arguments and financial matters. The address is framed as a direct question, requiring the opposing party to provide justifications and evaluations, all delivered using a formal and businesslike tone.
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2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is accusatory, sharp, and combative, centered on exposing the government's broken promises. Logical arguments are employed, referencing previous quotes ("read my lips"), and pointed rhetorical questions are asked to demand accountability. The tone is urgent, particularly when referring to the pre-election period.
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2025-09-23
Draft law amending the Act on Population Status Proceedings, the Population Register Act, and the State Duty Act (687 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is both analytical and constructive, beginning with a critique of the long-standing "absurd situation." The speaker employs logical arguments, focusing specifically on the precision of the law and the future avoidance of potential disputes. The overall style is formal and inquisitive, exemplified by the inclusion of home birth scenarios that have been covered in the media.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and analytical, focusing on logical counter-arguments to the government’s explanations. Sharp dilemmas and contrasts are employed (e.g., 'rather not,' or 'act contrary to this idea'; 'I think exactly the opposite'). The tone is concerned and cautionary, particularly regarding security threats.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The tone is sharply critical and combative, particularly aimed at the prime minister, who is accused of dishonesty and outright lying. The speaker employs strong emotional language and judgments ("deeply inappropriate," "it does not correspond to the truth") while simultaneously relying on logical argumentation, pitting the government's assertions against expert opinions. The core emphasis is on the government's lack of integrity and political culture.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, confrontational, and forceful, employing strong value judgments (e.g., "totalitarian," "total surveillance," "lying to the public"). The speaker relies on logical arguments concerning constitutionality but emotionally stresses that this is an unacceptable situation in a state governed by the rule of law. He repeatedly uses rhetorical questions and refers to previous warnings issued by other members of parliament to underscore the deliberate violation of the constitution.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, analytical, and legally precise, grounded in the citation of constitutional provisions and logical argumentation. The speaker directs pointed questions toward the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee, but the tone in the second address is somewhat more measured, offering an apology for a technical error and expressing hope for continuing the discussion in private. The appeal itself is purely logical and textually based.
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2025-09-17
In light of the security drone incident and related questions

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The tone is serious, insistent, and demanding, particularly in the second speech, where the respondent's vague and unsubstantial answer is criticized. The speaker employs logical argumentation, posing sequential and clarifying questions to compel the respondent to provide specific information. He demands the disclosure of facts, stating that "there is also no reason to hide this information from the public."
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical and legal arguments, such as constitutional articles and the principles governing the exercise of state power. The tone is critical regarding the internal competence of the Riigikogu (Parliament), but the issue is framed as a question seeking constructive solutions from the Chancellor of Justice. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed squarely on institutional responsibility.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and concerned, emphasizing the gravity of the identified issues ("serious problems"). The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing the findings of the National Audit Office, and employing a pointed rhetorical question regarding the lack of accountability. The tone is formal, but includes a direct challenge to the opponent's proposed solutions.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker’s style is polite and procedural, focusing on achieving clarity. He/She acknowledged the previous answer as substantive, but politely requested a repetition, since he/she was unable to recall all the details. The laughter that erupted in the hall suggests that the request was either unusual or self-deprecating.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational and accusatory, employing strong emotional language (e.g., "indoctrination," "propaganda efforts," "dictatorial program"). The speaker highlights contradictions in the minister's actions, particularly concerning the issue of bodily autonomy, and issues direct challenges for fact-checking. The tone is formal, but the substance is sharply personal, accusing the minister of disseminating misinformation to achieve personal political gain.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and rigorous, focusing on logical and legal arguments. The speaker poses pointed and repetitive questions, the aim of which is to compel the opposing party to agree with the criterion of constitutional proportionality.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and demanding, utilizing strong and emotionally charged expressions such as "total chaos" and "you're simply playing dumb." The speaker focuses on the logical appeal, emphasizing the lack of accountability, and criticizes the procedural failure when it comes to answering specific questions.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is combative, critical, and legally detailed, accusing the board of systematic lawbreaking and malice ("malicious behavior," "arbitrary actions"). Strong emotional expressions are used ("shameful," "monstrosity," "perverse way of thinking") to emphasize the legal arguments. The speaker repeatedly demands answers to their specific questions, expressing dissatisfaction with vague or evasive responses.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, combative, and direct, employing strong accusations aimed at opponents (e.g., "an utter falsehood," "irresponsible," "a narrow-minded and malicious entity"). It combines logical argumentation (citing the president's viewpoints and demanding the rebuttal of legal arguments) with emotional appeals for tolerance. The speaker utilizes repetitive questions and recalls opponents' previous stances to highlight their inconsistency and hypocrisy.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and cautionary, employing strong logical argumentation to warn against the slippery slope. The speaker utilizes analogies (PPA cameras, profiling of web usage) and hypothetical scenarios to illustrate the danger posed to civil liberties. He is uncompromising in his positions and expresses personal concern ("towards a society where I certainly do not want to live").
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, focusing on highlighting the minister's untrustworthiness and the divergence in values. The speaker employs formal and logical argumentation, referencing laws and previous statements to demonstrate the inconsistency of the government's actions. Figurative language is used, for instance, in describing the minister "washing his hands clean" when distancing himself from the actions of the prosecutor's office.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and forceful, utilizing strong expressions (e.g., "lying propaganda," "you are grossly mistaken," "trampling the constitution underfoot"). The speaker balances logical argumentation (referencing protocols and the president's decision) with an emotional appeal to respect the constitution. He repeatedly emphasizes that the Riigikogu acted consciously and deliberately against the constitution.
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2025-06-11
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is confrontational, skeptical, and insistent, emphasizing the gravity and grim character of the situation ("quite grim," "striking"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on detailed statistical data, but presents it within an emotionally charged framework to underscore the government's failure. They pose questions that directly suggest a link between government policies and the breakdown of society.
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2025-06-11
Swedish Prisoners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is questioning, skeptical, and aggressive, focusing on repetitive and demanding questions directed at the Prime Minister. The speaker challenges official narratives (the supposed reduction of security threats) and employs logical arguments and rhetorical questions to highlight the inherent unreasonableness. The tone remains formal, yet it is simultaneously demanding and critical.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and insistent, employing alarming language ("catastrophe," "very alarmingly") to underscore the gravity of the situation. The appeals are primarily logical and highlight systemic issues, focusing on legal and academic quality. The speaker utilizes their previous work experience in the Faculty of Law to confirm facts and establish credibility.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, demanding, and at times emotionally intense, describing the situation as "total absurdity" and the "botching of power structures." The speaker employs logical and procedural arguments (the lack of a legal basis, the issue of accountability), intensely reiterates the question of accountability, and uses rhetorical questions to underscore the government's lack of credibility.
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2025-05-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (596 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, highlighting undemocratic practices and the public’s deep disappointment. It employs both emotional appeals (societal polarization, feeling betrayed) and logical, specific economic analysis, focusing on revenue forecasting. The speeches are formal and center on key political and economic issues.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker's rhetorical style is critical and questioning, employing irony in referring to the Minister of Finance as a "multitalent" and deeming his response a "pearl." The argumentation relies on logical appeals, using the example of Latvia as a counterpoint and quoting the opponent's positions to undermine them. The tone is formal, but contains sharp remarks.
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2025-05-21
Draft law on establishing tax peace (607 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The tone is sharp, skeptical, and accusatory, highlighting the government's dishonesty and incompetence. Strong rhetorical questions are employed ("Is this really how things work, and is this what keeping promises looks like, or what?") along with direct appeals to the commission and the prime minister. The style is dialogical, as the speaker refers to comments coming from the floor and asks about colleagues' understanding, which occasionally lends the speech an emotional and engaging quality.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, confrontational, and emotionally charged, utilizing strong terms such as "totalitarian," "brutal fines," and "the irrationality is total." It primarily appeals to ideological and logical arguments (the definition of liberalism, a hypothetical example of firing a competent team) and accuses opponents of lying.
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2025-05-21
Incident in the Gulf of Finland

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The style is confrontational, skeptical, and demanding, employing direct rhetorical questions and challenges ("Don't be ridiculous!"). The speaker relies on logical arguments and evidence (the presence of the helicopter, expert opinions) to refute the opposing side's claims. Furthermore, strong disappointment is expressed regarding the unfairness of the parliamentary procedure for submitting questions.
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2025-05-21
War and Peace

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is deliberately calm, non-emotional, and concrete, contrasting with the preceding emotional tirade. The speaker demands a clear, simple, and specific answer, utilizing repetition to emphasize the questions and ensure a response is received. The tone is formal and demanding.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and repetitive, emphasizing the government's dishonesty ("they have lied, they have cheated"). The speaker employs strong contrasts (e.g., "you raised taxes, not Putin") and repeatedly addresses the presiding officer of the session to demand answers to fundamental questions. The tone is urgent and focuses on demanding accountability and procedural correctness.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and confrontational, focusing on logical argumentation and facts. The speaker uses repetitive questions (e.g., "Do you acknowledge," "Why," "What conclusions") to demand accountability and corner the opponent. The tone is formal and focuses on analyzing policy outcomes.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Security of the Southeastern Border Region of Estonia (No. 729)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is analytical and logical, beginning with criticism concerning the state's capacity and moving toward a constructive proposal. A philosophical justification is employed (taxes for public goods), and a concrete solution is presented in the form of a proposal, concluding with a question intended to seek dialogue. The tone is serious and concerned.
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2025-05-14
Second reading of the draft law on accession to the statute of the Institute for International Democracy and Electoral Assistance (559 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, employing strong and derogatory phrases such as "utter garbage" and "pointless talking shop." It appeals to logic, contrasting pseudodemocratic image-building (IDEA) with the necessity of substantive democratic reforms. The tone is sharp and cautionary, accusing opponents of lacking respect for the ideals of democracy and the constitution.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotionally charged, repeatedly employing terms such as "a story of shame/disgrace," "absolute falsehood," and "turning the matter into a farce." The speaker appeals to legal logic, citing constitutional provisions, but pairs this with powerful personal and procedural attacks against their opponents. They utilize rhetorical questions and repetition to underscore the opposing party's unethical conduct and lack of shame.
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2025-05-14
Camera network

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The style is sharp, critical, and legally precise, focusing on the principles of the rule of law. It employs logical appeals and repetitive questions concerning accountability and the sanctioning of illegal activity, expressing astonishment and frustration regarding the lack of accountability. The tone is formal and demanding, stressing that this constitutes a massive-scale legal violation.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and critical, focusing on logical arguments and conceptual clarity. The speaker employs rhetorical questions and critiques the responses as being "vague" or "sloganistic," demanding substantive justification. The tone is academic and systematic, although the speaker points out that the presentation is not a systematic commentary, but rather the highlighting of aspects that have garnered particular attention.
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2025-05-12
Request for information regarding population register entries (no. 754)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is highly combative and critical, employing strong judgments (e.g., "totally contrary to reason," "throw all this trans ideology in the trash"). The speaker relies on logical argumentation and analogies that lead to the point of absurdity (changing age in one's personal identification code) to emphasize the correctness of their position.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding the Võru shooting range (no 737)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical and passionate, particularly when condemning the actions of the former Minister of the Interior, which are deemed "ridiculous" in the context of national defense. The speaker employs logical arguments, such as comparing the cost of a HIMARS missile to the expense of building a shooting range, in order to highlight the necessity of setting priorities. The overall tone is practical and solution-oriented.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The discourse is formal and analytical, posing a direct question to the Minister for assessing the situation ("What is your assessment as a Minister?"). The style is logical, focusing on the legal dilemma: whether the Prosecutor's Office acted correctly or if the law needs clarification, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, logical, and critical, emphasizing the seriousness of violating procedural rules and its impact on the rule of law. Vivid comparisons from everyday life (traffic, schoolwork) are used to illustrate the unjustified nature of the government’s actions. The tone is forceful and demands quick action, claiming that the problem can be solved within a week, provided there is the will.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, accusing opponents of using primitive and contentless analyses (specifically, "utterly primitive so-called analyses"). The speaker relies on logical and methodical arguments, casting doubt on the reliability of the figures presented by the opposing side. He/She employs direct questions and rhetorical appeals aimed at the opposition.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and straightforward, raising a pointed question about procedural integrity. Personal experience ("my experience here in this parliament") is leveraged to support the claim that engagement is often merely superficial. The tone is logical and demanding, focused on obtaining concrete evidence.
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2025-05-07
Sending Estonian Defence Forces to Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational and critical, accusing the opposing party (Mr. Michal) of low standards, poor practice, and arrogance. Logical argumentation (three conditions) is employed to highlight security risks and procedural flaws. The tone is urgent and demanding, focusing on obtaining answers to repeated questions.
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2025-05-07
Sending Estonian soldiers to Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The speaking style is confrontational, formal, and heavily focused on logic, featuring sharp corrections to the opponent's terminology (e.g., responsibility versus self-preservation). The speaker employs rhetorical questions to underscore their arguments and accuses the Prime Minister of operating purely on the level of slogans. The overall tone is urgent and critical, demanding both accountability and clarity.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, analytical, and critical, focusing on logical and legal arguments, using the case involving speeding and dashcams as an example. The tone is assertive and at times confrontational, particularly when criticizing the Government and the Social Democrats. The speaker repeatedly uses rhetorical questions to emphasize the bill's shortcomings and the uncertainty surrounding the Government's actions.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and urgent, characterizing the opposing side's arguments as "number magic" and a "good story" ruined by facts. It employs both logical arguments (comparisons to Danish laws) and emotional intensity (describing the situation as a "terrible spectacle"). The speech concludes with a strong accusation, referring to the entire project as bearing the "hallmarks of a very large fraud."
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, formal, and urgent, describing the situation as "deeply scandalous" and a threat to democracy. The speaker employs a balanced mix of emotional warnings and logical arguments, relying on statistics (credible data) and expert quotations. Strong critical language is utilized, accusing the opposing side of lying and deliberate deception.
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker employs an interrogative and procedural style, seeking the other party's agreement on the necessity of holding a referendum. The focus is on democratic principles and highlighting the concerns of local residents, balancing a logical argument (the scope of the consequences) with an emotional one (the disregard for local opinion).
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, emphasizing the gravity of the issue and the urgent necessity for a solution. It employs both logical arguments (the Constitution, subsidies) and emotional appeals, referencing the extensive transformation of the Estonian landscape and the degradation of the home environment. The tone is serious and demanding.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, accusing opponents of hypocrisy and the deliberate disregard of constitutional provisions. Dramatic and emotional comparisons are used (a sports car versus a bus for the disabled), and moral obligation is emphasized. The speaker balances logical argumentation (double taxation) with strong emotional appeals regarding social justice.
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2025-04-09
Draft law (559 SE) for the accession of the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is extremely combative, blunt, and critical, steering clear of any pretense and using strong language (e.g., "total bullshit," "a pointless organization"). The speaker leans heavily on appeals to logic and skepticism, demanding practical and economically viable results, and mocking official explanations as mere "sloganeering" and "fairy tales."
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is persuasive and strongly appeals to reason, framing opposition to the draft bill as both incomprehensible and irrational. The speaker employs rhetorical questions and presents their significant political proposal (the mandatory buyout of real estate) in the form of a question.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong moral judgments (e.g., "deeply shameful," "deceitfulness"). The rhetoric balances detailed legal argumentation (constitutional dogmatics) with emotional appeal. Finally, a letter from the nuns of Pühtitsa Convent is quoted to highlight the aspect of infringement upon conscience.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is largely combative and critical, leveling accusations of recklessness and uncertainty against the government ("pressed the button rashly," "it's not particularly good to hear"). At the same time, logical argumentation is used to justify copying successful foreign solutions, often through the presentation of rhetorical questions and technical comparisons.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is argumentative and critical, combining legal logic (references to the constitution) with a strong emotional appeal. Specific, contrasting examples (Porsche vs. Caravelle) are used to illustrate the injustice, concluding with a strong assessment that labels the situation "nothing short of a mockery." The tone is formal, but rhetorical questions are employed to engage the listeners and underscore the fundamental nature of the problem.
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2025-04-09
Money transfers to Estonian defense industry companies under the slogan "Assistance to Ukraine."

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and persistent, focusing on logical arguments and highlighting the absence of data. Strong phrases are used (e.g., "the lack of transparency is still glaringly obvious"), and the necessity of receiving an answer is emphasized through repeated questioning. The speaker criticizes the minister's responses as irrelevant and evasive.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and logic-based, focusing on refuting the opposing party's claims using direct citations from the legal text. The tone is skeptical and demanding, compelling the opposing party to acknowledge their previous inaccurate statements concerning the absence of sanctions. The speaker uses repetitive questioning to emphasize the opposing party's inconsistencies.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and moralistic, employing strong judgments such as "a blot," "a shameful episode," and "profoundly foolish behavior." It appeals to both logic (demanding rational arguments) and emotion, accusing opponents of deceit and incompetence. Illustrative analogies are employed (e.g., comparing the situation to the preventive detention of an accused person) to explain the infringement of the rule of law.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

An emphatically critical and combative tone is used, employing strong moral appeals ("very disgraceful") and emotional contrast (forgetting reservists for eight years versus the Parliament's salary increase). The style is direct and accusatory, stressing the importance of the foundations of national defense and addressing the reservists emotionally ("We apologize, men!"). A rhetorical question is used to draw attention to the government's priorities.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The style is highly combative, critical, and confrontational, employing strong and emotional expressions (e.g., "monstrosity," "political rape"). The speaker contrasts their detailed legal and substantive critique with the "pompous and primitive, slogan-like catchphrases" presented by the minister. The argumentation is logical, focusing on the hypocrisy inherent in the opponents' democratic ideals and the legal deficiencies of the draft bill.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, as this constitutes a formal query (interpellation) directed at the Prime Minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation (that valuing motherhood in society leads to higher birth rates) and provides a specific foreign country's example to serve as the basis for the political discussion. The tone is concerned, yet solution-oriented.
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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and piercing, expressing great concern and indignation over pandemic-era decisions. The speaker combines logical appeals (references to studies, regulatory boundaries) with strong emotional and moral evaluations, calling certain measures a "brutal outrage." Many rhetorical questions and analogies are used (e.g., investigating the murder of an old aunt, investing in stocks), and the opposing side is accused of lying and manipulation.
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2025-03-12
Draft law amending the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu (552 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is analytical and challenging, utilizing hypothetical scenarios and rhetorical questions to test the consistency of the opposing party. The speaker emphasizes logical and procedural arguments, maintaining a formal and pertinent tone. The objective is to expose the opposing party's potential hypocrisy.
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2025-03-12
Ensuring Estonia's security

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and concerned, expressing "deepening concern" and utilizing strong judgments such as "alarming" and "senseless barking" to describe the government's actions. The speaker relies on logical argumentation, posing questions and referencing specific authorities and events (e.g., the value framework of the US administration) to substantiate their positions. The tone is directly confrontational and demands clarification regarding the changes to the security doctrine.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely aggressive, accusatory, and dramatic, employing strong emotional appeals and labeling the situation a "gigantic lie" and an "attempted fraud." The speaker relies on a logical appeal by citing legal provisions to threaten the minister with criminal prosecution and a prison sentence, maintaining a formal tone while remaining aggressive in substance.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is concerned and cautionary, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the potential negative consequences for national security. Logical appeals are employed, demanding fact-based analyses, alongside emotional metaphors, such as calling the security threat a "magic wand" and warning against serving the pretext to Russia on a silver platter. The style is formal and argumentative, focusing on criticizing the motives and procedures of the opponents.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and forceful, employing strong judgments and irony (for instance, comparing the government's actions to tyranny and the creation of an "idiotic" situation). The appeals are a blend of legal logic (citing the constitution and specific laws) and emotional condemnation, accusing the opposing party of demagoguery and operating via the spinal cord rather than the brain.
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2025-02-19
Shared values with the United States of America

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and concerned in tone, emphasizing the fundamental and ideological criticality of the situation. The speaker employs logical argumentation and cites authorities (Vance) to define the threat posed by the absence of shared values. The conclusion focuses on raising the question of practical implications and planning future conduct.
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2025-02-19
Security

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, challenging the opposing side's understanding of both dialogue and the security threat. Both logical arguments (a reference to an intelligence report) and emotionally charged terms ("persecution of Christians") are employed to underscore the gravity of the government's actions. The speaker presents their viewpoint through questions and retorts, seeking an answer regarding whose interests the government's actions truly serve.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, critical, and demanding, particularly regarding the question of the prime minister’s resignation. Both logical arguments (the spiral of economic decline, ratings statistics) and strong value-based appeals (a criminal pattern, attacks against religious freedom) are utilized. The speaker is persistent, posing repeated questions if an answer was not previously received.
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2025-02-12
Freedom of Belief and Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is analytical, demanding, and repetitive, focusing on logical argumentation and legal principles. The speaker employs a powerful analogy (the example of the Catholic Church in other countries) to emphasize the unreasonableness of the opposing side's approach. The tone is confrontational, given that the government is repeatedly demanded to provide evidence that has not been presented.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, skeptical, and confrontational. The speaker employs strong and accusatory phrases ("aggression," "destroy," "obedient execution") and presents their position as a thesis, followed by a direct challenge to the audience to provide specific counterarguments. The tone is logically disputatious rather than emotionally evocative.
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2025-01-29
Energetics

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply interrogative and critical, emphasizing the process's "frenzied pace" and the decisions' "massive price tag." It employs logical appeals focusing on the transparency of funding and procedural unfairness, demanding concrete answers.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetoric is sharp, confrontational, and ironic, starting by dismissing the opponent's narrative ("I can't even be bothered to get worked up about this talk anymore"). It uses strong emotional terms ("brainwashing," "a complete lie") and presents hypothetical analogies (psychological age, height, race) to render the opposing side's position absurd.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is highly polemical and sharply critical, employing strong judgments such as "based on lies" and "deeply rooted incivility." The speaker relies both on logical principles (non-interference) and emotional rhetoric, accusing opponents of an undemocratic stance and operating under the guise of dictatorship. The overall tone is accusatory and emphasizes dignity, contrasting independence with the obedience of vassals.
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2025-01-22
Double Standards in Foreign Policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, questioning, and concerned, demanding explanations from the government regarding the criteria for intervention. Strong logical appeals and hypothetical parallels (e.g., scenarios involving the cancellation of Estonian elections) are employed to challenge the opponent's positions and illustrate the danger inherent in their actions. The language is formal and focuses on procedural and principle-based arguments.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, skeptical, and inquisitive, centered on logical arguments and procedural transparency. The critique targets the topic's reliance on mere slogans, demanding detailed responses and analyses to allow the Member of Parliament to properly engage with the subject matter. The tone is formal and aims for substantive clarification.
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2025-01-13
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and question-oriented, focusing on the logical connection between infrastructure vulnerability and energy policy. The tone is formal and cautious, presenting its viewpoint more as a question regarding the potential shift in the government's perspective following the recent incident.
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of discourse is formal and questioning, posing direct and broader questions to the minister. The emphasis is on logical argumentation, based on facts (the absence of sun and wind) and the demand for transparency. The tone is critical, but focuses on procedural requirements and clarifying the realism of the policy.
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2024-12-18
Intervention in Georgia's internal affairs

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational, accusatory, and procedural, repeatedly demanding specific answers to the questions presented. The speaker employs strong language ("systematically," "completely obvious nonsense") and repeatedly protests against personal attacks (accusations of pushing Kremlin narratives). The emphasis is placed on logical argumentation and the demand for evidence, rather than emotional persuasion.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and sharply critical, relying on logical arguments and citations from the government’s own report. It employs both philosophical appeals (such as Plato’s discussion of the moral decay of society) and detailed procedural specifics, underscoring the fundamental importance of the rule of law. The tone is concerned and demanding, particularly regarding the pattern of recurring errors.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and directly challenging, accusing the Minister of Justice of deviating from the normal democratic process. The speaker uses personal experience (having participated in proceedings and witnessed bias) as an emotional appeal to underscore the gravity and legitimacy of their criticism. The tone is formal, yet the content is highly confrontational.
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2024-12-11
Security situation

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is critical and pressing, focusing on procedural and legal logic. The speaker uses formal language and directly poses the question, demanding public and repeated confirmation from the government representative. The objective is to compel the government to provide guarantees that they will not use delegated powers to make a sensitive decision (the Ukraine mission).
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2024-12-11
National Defence and Wind Turbines

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is alarming and deeply concerned, describing the unfolding situation as "very frightening and unpleasant." Logical appeals are employed, relying on data and the concerns raised by official authorities (TTJA, the Defense Forces) to underscore the severity of the health risks. The tone is formal and focuses on governmental responsibility, demanding a more serious approach to public health matters.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, demanding, and persistent, posing repetitive questions and requiring clarification regarding the proportionality of the state fee. The speaker employs logical and legal argumentation to demonstrate how the provision of the draft bill contradicts the fundamental principles governing state fees. The tone is formal and centers on facts and the precision of terminology.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is inquisitive and critical, expressing confusion regarding the prevailing presumptive approach ("I genuinely don't understand why this assumption is being made..."). The argumentation is logical, relying on a clear hypothetical parallel to illustrate the deficiencies of the concession mechanism.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetoric is highly aggressive and accusatory, beginning with a denial of the absolute credibility of the opposing side's efforts. A strong moral framework is employed, labeling abortion funding as "child killing." Emotional accusations are combined with logical, technical questions concerning the necessity of changing laws and the mandate of the international committee.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and accusatory, particularly concerning the government's motives, which are referred to as "deceitful politics." The speaker demands logical and compelling argumentation, contrasting it with emotional labeling ("security tax"). The text employs the posing of questions, the lack of answers to which underscores the government's silence on important topics.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and accusatory, employing personal attacks and disparaging expressions ("lame and low," "You are lying!"). Emotional appeals are interwoven with logical arguments that rely on the provisions of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act to demonstrate the invalidity of the opponents' argument for urgency. The speaker is direct and demands counterarguments from the opposition.
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2024-12-04
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is very serious, argumentative, and legally precise, employing strong logical appeals to the text of the constitution ("in black and white"). The tone is urgent, and the persuasion repeatedly utilizes rhetorical questions and intense warnings regarding potential catastrophic consequences. The speaker calls upon colleagues to take their oath of office seriously and sharply criticizes the opposing side's arguments as baseless.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and principle-centered, emphasizing logical consistency and morality. The speaker adopts a critical tone, warning against the practice of double standards and the loss of credibility should Estonia support an operation that violates Syrian sovereignty. The appeal is primarily directed at the listeners' sense of justice and the serious consideration of international law.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is insistent, principled, and combative, employing strong moral appeals and linking the failure to protect children directly to a lack of civilization. The speaker favors simple, unambiguous formulations and emotionally criticizes the opposing side's mentality, which prevents the acceptance of straightforward solutions. He uses repetition and rhetorical questions to underscore the simplicity and absolute nature of his position.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and skeptical, employing strong emotional appeals and historical analogies (referencing the "total lies" of the COVID era). The speaker demands logical proof yet supports their stance by discrediting authorities. The tone is formal, but the content is sharply critical.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and cautious, focusing on logical arguments and procedural correctness. The speaker poses questions that demand precise clarification and verification of facts, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals. He/She uses the conditional mood, stressing that it cannot be ruled out that the draft bill could lead to an escalation of security threats.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and direct, frequently employing rhetorical questions to highlight the lack of accountability and analysis. The tone is concerned and demanding, especially regarding security threats, and the speaker focuses on logical arguments and procedural correctness. The speaker repeatedly uses the term "irresponsible" to characterize the handling of the draft bill in the absence of proper analyses.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is confrontational, interrogative, and logic-focused, repeatedly demanding factual justification and analysis. Sharp and condemnatory expressions are employed, such as labeling the opponent's claims "ridiculously false talk" and stressing the absence of facts ("Zero! There are absolutely no facts"). The tone is formal, yet intensely critical.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical appeal and the demand for data. The tone is skeptical and challenging, employing strong evaluations such as "gigantic tax hike" and emphasizing that the difference is allegedly "marginal." The speaker demands the existence of a specific analysis and the opportunity to review it.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong and derogatory expressions to describe government actions and funded programs ("complete garbage," "stupid talk," "a total mess/shambles"). The speaker expresses a sense of demotivation, feeling that parliamentarism has been "completely shut down," yet they still present forceful arguments backed by facts and experts (Holm). They balance economic logic with emotional appeals (stay-at-home mothers, birth rates).
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2024-11-13
Statements by the Defence Forces Commander regarding the war reaching Estonia.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational, critical, and pressing, centered on bringing to light the logical consequences of the government's policy. The speaker employs repeated, direct questions, demanding answers as to whether the government is prepared to accept war on Estonian soil as the cost of NATO intervention. The style also incorporates a personal challenge directed at the Prime Minister, demanding a public commitment not to flee should war break out.
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2024-11-13
Freedom of belief

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is accusatory, urgent, and confrontational, employing strong emotional expressions (e.g., "cry for help," "sense of shame," "shameful lie"). The speaker balances these emotional appeals (historical betrayal, oppression) with legal logic, citing the constitution and the principles of the rule of law. The speech concludes with a direct and dramatic question regarding the government's intentions to use force.
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2024-11-13
Breathing Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The tone of the speech is extremely serious and urgent, focusing on a potential military catastrophe and demanding answers to a "very serious question." The style is formal, employing logical arguments (such as the situation similar to Latvia's) to hold the government accountable and demand specific explanations.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker's style is highly argumentative, legally precise, and simultaneously morally charged and occasionally confrontational. They use strong language ("killing children before birth," "grotesque," "the need for repentance") and rely on logical conclusions, particularly concerning the definitions within the law. The speaker frequently addresses the audience with rhetorical questions to highlight the illogical nature of the opposing side's arguments.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the first contribution thereto."

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and logical, focusing on constitutional arguments and legal analysis. Repetitive questions (where, when, why, against whom) are employed to highlight unknown circumstances, alongside a powerful analogy (the initiation of referendums) used to demonstrate the sheer absurdity of the proposed bill. The tone is serious, urging that the constitution be treated with the gravity it deserves and calling for the avoidance of "unbelievable nonsense."
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq" (478 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is demanding, obstinate, and accusatory, focusing on extorting a response from the opposing side and repeating the question. Strong accusations are employed (occupation, contradiction with principles), and logic is appealed to, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the principles of international law.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, persistent, and logical, focusing on demanding facts and the legal basis. The speaker repeatedly poses the same question, expressing frustration over the minister's failure to answer ("a bit in a bind"). The emphasis is on logical appeal and referencing principles to highlight the ethical and legal contradiction of the action.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The text employs a critical and inquisitive tone, challenging the rationality and economic viability of the objectives set by the government. It utilizes comparisons (Estonia vs. the EU, Estonia vs. other countries) and is grounded in logical argumentation, referencing specific data and citations.
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2024-10-24
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and analytical, focusing on logical argumentation and recurring questions regarding utility. The speaker demands explanations and justifications, employing formal language to highlight procedural uncertainty and the deficiencies in the commission's work. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on pragmatic benefit.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational, accusatory, and directly challenging, utilizing evidence (the playing of audio recordings) to refute the minister's denial. The speaker repeatedly demands an admission and an apology, underscoring the ethical and moral incongruity in the minister's conduct. The tone is formal, yet sharp and critical.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and confrontational, demanding the minister's resignation. Strong emotional expressions are used (e.g., "propaganda show," "terror") along with hyperbole, comparing the actions of the Republic of Estonia to those of Russia. A preference is shown for rhetorical questions and direct challenges to the minister, including the description of threatening scenarios (police rapid response units with dogs).
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2024-10-23
Renewable Energy Support Payments

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is analytical, sharp, and interrogative, heavily grounded in logical arguments and detailed financial data. A strong contrast is drawn (millions going to profitable entities versus stripping mothers of health insurance) specifically to highlight injustice and elicit an emotional response regarding the misuse of taxpayer funds. The speaker employs direct questions and articulates their personal conception of justice.
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2024-10-23
Red symbolism in public spaces

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is accusatory and demanding, employing logical argumentation grounded in prior analyses and established facts. A vivid analogy is drawn regarding the violation of private property on the street (the snatching of a bag) to illustrate the dangerous and unlawful nature of the police's actions. The speaker raises direct questions concerning accountability and condemnation.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is combative, critical, and rhetorically charged, utilizing strong emotional expressions such as "obvious robbery and plunder." The speaker supports their stance both with logical questions concerning the tax structure and by quoting U.S. journalist Upton Sinclair to discredit the opposition.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is sharp, critical, and emotionally charged, repeatedly using the word "disgraceful" to describe the government's actions. The speaker relies heavily on logical appeals, presenting step-by-step counterarguments to the justification of the police activity, emphasizing that resolving the issue should have taken only five seconds. He uses repetition and highlights the lack of integrity in the proceedings.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is highly confrontational, accusatory, and blunt, charging the opponent with being caught in "crude lying." Strong emotional appeals are employed (a demand to "man up" and apologize), which are interwoven with logical evidence (a transcript, a recording). The tone is demanding and stresses the supremacy of facts ("you can't argue with facts").
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and demanding, focusing on themes of corruption and lack of accountability. It employs strong rhetorical questions and parallels (Rail Baltic) to underscore the scale of state waste. The argumentation relies on both emotional appeals (referencing "prisoners of conscience") and specific data from foreign countries.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, focusing on logical arguments and financial data. It employs skeptical language, characterizing vague explanations as "general hot air," and demands specific answers regarding the purpose of the expenditures.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and demanding, focusing on logical inconsistencies and a lack of clarity. The speaker employs direct questions and dismisses the opposing side's attempts to accuse them of incompetence, noting that they already know the response will be the suggestion to "be a little bit smarter." The tone is formal and centered on facts and demanding accountability.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and demanding, beginning by challenging the opposing side's previous insults ("stupid and whining"). The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and authoritative sources (citing the Chancellor of Justice via ERR and letters) to substantiate their position. The tone is formal, yet sharp, demanding an answer to the question of whether the government also considers the Chancellor of Justice and the Auditor General stupid.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, employing strong judgments such as "absurd," "lied in writing," and "anti-family." The speaker highlights the contradictions between the explanatory memorandum (facilitation) and the actual effect (coercion), relying on value-based and logical arguments rather than data.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is analytical, interrogative, and at times incisive, employing hypothetical scenarios (e.g., the coach's investigative task) to highlight the risks of the draft bill. It demands an exhaustive explanation from the opponent and poses challenging questions regarding the coalition's inaction. The tone shifts to procedural when an inter-factional debate and the suspension of the reading are requested, citing the "cross-factional concern" prevalent in the chamber.
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2024-10-09
Nordica

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and penetrating, emphasizing indignation over the lack of accountability, where hundreds of millions have been scattered "right-left, up-down." Both emotional appeals (a reference to the "food chain") and logical argumentation are employed, presenting specific financial data and citing the law.
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2024-10-09
Phosphorite mining

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent, expressing concern, and critical, underscoring the seriousness and weight of the matter. Both emotional appeals (the serious concern of the public) and logical analogies (e.g., company management versus the supervisory board) are employed to clarify the principles of democracy. The speaker accuses the opposing side of smoothly dodging the responsibility to answer.
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2024-10-09
Sending Estonian soldiers to Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is demanding and critical, focusing on logical questioning and exposing the government's lack of clarity. The speech is formal and direct, presenting a series of questions that underscore the lack of transparency and the need for accountability. The appeal is directed both at the Parliament and the Estonian public, highlighting the significance of the issue.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on logical arguments and facts rather than emotions. Formal language is employed, and emphasis is placed on the fact that this is a relevant and interesting topic affecting the broad public, which requires transparency. The speaker relies on conversations with people to substantiate their positions.
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2024-09-25
Constitutional analysis in the explanatory notes of bills

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, highlighting the violation of rule of law principles and the failure of successive governments to fulfill their obligations. The speaker employs logical appeals, backing up claims with facts (a 13% implementation rate) and quoting experts to underscore the gravity of the situation. They pose direct questions to the Minister of Justice, seeking explicit support for stricter enforcement.
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2024-09-18
Economic stimulus

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and interrogative, presenting a direct challenge to the government regarding the issue of transparency. The speaker relies on logical arguments and the authority of the National Audit Office, while simultaneously employing irony to draw attention to the government's alleged hypocrisy concerning the abolition of earmarked funds (or 'pork-barrel spending').
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and accusatory, raising sharp questions regarding the Chancellor of Justice's inaction and potential yielding to political pressure. The appeals are primarily logical and legal, relying on specific laws and provisions of the Constitution. The tone is formal and demanding.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The style is interrogative and tinged with irony, expressing cynicism about the coalition's anticipated actions ("they'll just toss it in the bin"). The emphasis is on the logical appeal, demanding rational and compelling justifications—not emotional arguments—behind political decisions.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is provocative and combative, employing powerful analogies to discredit the opposing side's ideas by comparing them to the conduct of criminal organizations. The speaker issues challenges and utilizes rhetorical questions to establish ethical limits, all while maintaining an ironically critical tone.
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2024-09-11
The confiscation of the Lihula monument by the PPA

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, combative, and accusatory, employing strong emotional appeals and indictments ("deeply shameful"). The speaker balances this emotionality with legal precision, citing the Penal Code and expert assessments to bolster their logical argument. The address is direct and demands accountability.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is confrontational, principled, and critical, posing sharp and direct questions to the opposing side concerning their lack of a democratic mandate. Logical argumentation is employed, grounded in the principles of the constitution and political integrity. The tone is formal and demanding, accusing the opposing side of suppressing their plans.
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2024-06-19
Third Reading of the Bill Amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting

The speaking style is combative, emotional, and forceful, employing strong moral and historical appeals to emphasize the sanctity of home and private property. The speaker uses sharp language, accusing the government of desecrating sacred values (marriage, family, human life, home). The appeal is directed more toward values and emotions than logical data.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and forceful, labeling the judiciary's conduct "disgraceful" and the parliament's inaction a "stain on its reputation." It employs both emotional appeals (moral duty) and logical arguments, relying on specific procedural facts and lengthy delays. It demands adherence to the ideals of justice and law.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong negative assessments such as "embarrassingly inappropriate" and "horrible double standards." The speaker relies on logical arguments and the comparison of international examples, repeatedly posing rhetorical questions to challenge the opposing side's viewpoints.
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2024-06-10
Interpellation regarding the non-taxation of banks' extraordinary profits (No. 615)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing deep and generalizing economic-philosophical questions to the opposing party. The speaker employs a logical appeal (logos) to compel the opposition to define their stance regarding usury and state intervention. The tone is interrogative and critical, yet remains unemotional.
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2024-06-10
Inquiry regarding Ukraine's Accession to the European Union (No. 613)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and probing, posing questions that demand clear conditions and boundaries from the opposing side. Logical argumentation is employed (the lack of a discount equals the impossibility of accession) alongside emotional emphasis, describing corruption as a "terrible problem."
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, frustrated, and ideological, emphasizing the coalition's indifference. A repetitive, ironic phrase, "Answer: we don't care," is used in response to all objections (petitions, pre-election promises, the situation of rural residents). The speech is emotional, linking the specific tax bill to broader, freedom-restricting narratives ("the agenda," "vaccine dictatorship").
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2024-06-05
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto-Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative and insistent, expressing regret and profound incomprehension regarding the government's actions. Both technical details (a lengthy quote) and emotionally charged criticism are employed, describing the situation as "schizophrenic" and the government's actions as being "on a course of complete sector destruction." The tone is formal, yet extremely critical and accusatory.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is forceful, moralizing, and at times confrontational. It employs powerful emotional appeals (such as child harm and human trafficking) and uses blunt language, exemplified by the term "laga" (filth/mess). The representative blends logical arguments (like the duty to enforce the law) with value-based stances, prepared to challenge anyone who questions the priority of child protection. He is critical and skeptical of the government's ability to resolve the issue.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, employing contrasts (the minister's stated confidence versus the actual lack of trust) and issuing direct challenges to the minister. The tone is one of concern, highlighting negative trends such as the unpredictability of the business environment and the growing threat of war. Emotional appeals are utilized, describing the state's actions as "shaking everyone down."
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is demanding, critical, and centered on logic, highlighting the fundamental flaw in the argument. A memorable and vivid analogy is used (a daughter marrying without knowing the groom's name) to illustrate the absurdity of ignoring details. The tone is formal, but conveys a strong conviction regarding the necessity of correcting the procedural error.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, employing emotional and figurative language (e.g., "to skin one's own people," "to dirty one's hands"). A stark contrast is drawn between the government's rhetoric and reality, and rhetorical questions are posed to underscore the administration's hypocrisy. The overall tone is emotional and combative rather than neutrally logical.
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2024-05-29
Interference in Georgia's internal affairs

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The style is sharp, repetitive, and confrontational, centering on the Prime Minister's responsibility and the questions that remain unanswered. The speaker employs logical appeals and hypothetical examples—such as foreign ministers from third countries coming to Estonia to protest—to underscore the principled nature of their stance. The tone is critical and demanding, accusing the government of violating the fundamental principles of international relations and replacing diplomacy with propaganda.
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2024-05-29
Estonian-Georgian Relations

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal (a direct address to the Prime Minister) yet sharply confrontational and demanding, particularly regarding the government's foreign policy direction. It employs strong, judgmental language ("blatant interference," "completely unreasonable") and stresses logical principles (sovereignty). Furthermore, the style incorporates hypothetical examples (such as the Latvian Foreign Minister protesting against e-elections) to underscore the violation of the principle of non-interference.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive and accusatory, beginning with direct accusations that the opponent is lying. Logical appeals and external sources (ERR, Ministry of Finance) are utilized to bring the opposing side's inconsistencies to light, emphasizing pointed and repetitive questions. The tone is formal yet aggressive, focusing on exposing the contradiction between the opposing side’s actions and their promises.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning events in care homes (No. 571)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The style is direct, demanding, and sharp, criticizing "generalities" and requiring the presentation of specific facts. A strong emotional appeal is used, describing the victim's condition ("just skin and bones," "in their own urine"), combined with clear procedural questions concerning accountability and the operating license.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the collection of data on post-abortion complications (No. 550)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, demanding, and insistent, particularly when seeking responses, often accusing the opposing side of failing to provide substantive answers. The language employed includes both strong moral rhetoric (e.g., "killing children before birth") and detailed, scientifically substantiated data and statistics concerning the consequences of abortion. The speaker reiterates questions to ensure both comprehension and a substantive reply.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the need for prenatal protection of the right to life of children (No. 554)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply argumentative and confrontational, employing strong moral language ("intentional killing," "from a terrible dystopia") to underscore the gravity of the situation. The appeal is primarily logical, grounded in constitutional principles, but it is delivered with an accusatory tone, charging the minister with "fudging and evasion."
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2024-05-27
Inquiry Concerning the Scope of Category B Driving Licences (No. 327)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The style is formal, logical, and analytical, relying heavily on a list of justifications and benefits (e.g., reduction in traffic congestion, fuel consumption). The tone is initially persuasive and argumentative, but upon welcoming the minister's response, it becomes agreeable and positive, calling the proposed solution "an interim option that should be welcomed."
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2024-05-15
Third reading of the Bill (332 SE) on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of other related Acts.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and forceful, accusing the opposition of bending the constitution and labeling the compensation scheme a "scam." The speech employs both logical arguments (analyzing constitutional provisions) and emotional imagery (such as pushing Estonia "into the tank" or "into the bear's den"). The speaker uses direct address and challenges the audience to present counterarguments, despite speaking without notes.
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2024-05-15
Estonian Participation in the War in Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, concerned, and urgent, stressing the catastrophic danger to the Estonian state and people inherent in the government's current policies. Both logical appeals (constitutional issues) and emotional appeals (fear of war) are employed, while the labeling of the opposition as disseminators of Kremlin narratives is categorically rejected. The speaker is polemical, accusing the opposing side of dishonesty and establishing a propagandistic framework.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Appointment of Oliver Kask as a Justice of the Supreme Court" (424 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and analytical, presenting the candidate with a complex hypothetical legal scenario. Logical reasoning is employed to test the candidate's readiness to evaluate future legislative changes in light of the constitution, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-05-13
Inquiry Regarding the Alleged Vandalism of Andrei Shumakov's Car (No. 630)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical, critical, and demanding, emphasizing the logical appeal based on the absence of evidence. The speaker uses strong and blunt expressions, describing the alleged operation as "kindergarten level" and its execution as "bungling." The tone is formal, yet emotionally charged with distrust toward official claims.
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2024-05-13
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, employing logical argumentation and posing questions to emphasize the fundamental nature of the problem. The tone is critical and concerned that a fundamental issue is being ignored ("How is such a situation fundamentally acceptable in the Republic of Estonia?"). A real-life example (the café example) is used to illustrate the unreasonableness of discrimination.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, academic, and urgent, warning against the loss of legitimacy of state authority and the potential for a complete "crash." Logical appeals are utilized, relying on facts, citations, and international comparisons to demonstrate Estonia's exceptional status in Europe (with similarities only to France [foreign citizens] and Russia). The speaker sharply criticizes the prevailing climate in the Riigikogu, which has devolved into merely "exchanging slogans" and "empty rhetoric," and regrets the absence of substantive debate.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, employing harsh language such as "arbitrary action," "evasion and obfuscation," and "things contrary to reason." The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing legal statutes and using simple but pointed examples (e.g., the question of traveling to Kohtla-Järve) to ridicule the opposing side's justifications.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is combative, accusatory, and insistent, utilizing strong emotional language like "being plundered" and "wild profits." The speaker presents their criticism in the form of rhetorical questions to hint at the personal financial interests and stock ownership of the governing parties' leading politicians.
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2024-05-08
Estonia-Ukraine Security Agreement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and formal, calling into question the veracity of the prime minister's earlier statement. The argumentation is strongly logical, relying on specific articles of the constitution and the precise wording of the treaty text (e.g., "agreement" versus "protocol of intentions"). The tone is urgent, stressing the gravity of disregarding the constitution.
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2024-05-07
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Bill 344 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, formal, and forceful, utilizing strong contrasts (slogans vs. reality) and historical comparisons (a Soviet-era party congress speech). The speaker relies heavily on data and cites authorities to build a logical appeal, but also employs emotional language to underscore the threat of democratic decay. The tone is confrontational, posing direct questions to the audience.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, posing direct questions that demand the minister either take responsibility or provide an explanation. Logical argumentation is employed, relying on international comparisons (the resignation of the Lithuanian minister) and the authority of the Estonian Constitution. The tone is formal and focuses on contrasting the opponent's actions and previous statements with their state obligations.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and demanding. It employs strong language, such as calling something an "outright lie," and accuses the opposing party of shirking responsibility. The speaker repeatedly raises questions concerning both the procedural timing and the substance of the draft bill, appealing to logic (by demanding facts) as well as emotion (through deliberate insult).
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is combative, demanding, and sharply critical of the Minister of Justice, who is admonished to fulfill their duties both within their ministry and in the government. The appeals are primarily logical and procedural (referencing HÕNTE and the lack of data), but they are underpinned by a strong political framework concerning the government's unpopular tax hikes and the breaking of promises given during the election campaign. The text employs repeated questions and direct, personal advice aimed at the minister.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly passionate, critical, and confrontational, utilizing language that carries a strong moral charge ("shameful situation," "mass killing," "cruelly overridden"). It appeals both to logic (the legal contradiction between financing and the obligation to protect) and to morality (the protection of the weakest). The discourse is formal and well-argued, relying on the provisions of the constitution and the general theory of human rights.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical and confrontational, employing a powerful historical analogy (the Soviet Union) to highlight ideological pressure. The speaker balances the emotional comparison with a logical demand for compelling evidence, concluding by posing a direct and challenging question regarding the opposing side's internal conviction.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is demanding, insistent, and critical, emphasizing the necessity of receiving a "rational and understandable answer" as well as written criteria. The speaker relies heavily on logical and legal appeals, labeling the opponent's positions an "error against elementary school logic." The tone is formal and focuses on procedural correctness.
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2024-04-17
WHO Pandemic Agreement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is direct and confrontational, employing strong contrasts (e.g., "the reality is exactly the opposite") and rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the minister's claims. The tone is critical and focuses on highlighting the government's procedural and transparency deficiencies, demanding specific information.
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2024-04-17
Participation of the Republic of Estonia in the War in Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is highly demanding, repetitive, and combative, focusing on extracting precise answers and leveling accusations for the avoidance of providing answers. Formal and legal language is employed, emphasizing logical argumentation and warning of serious consequences should unlawful conduct be proven. The speaker is also procedurally obstinate, challenging the chair's interpretation of the rules of procedure.
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2024-04-10
Participation of the Republic of Estonia in the War in Ukraine

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is demanding, repetitive, and at times confrontational, accusing the Prime Minister of evading answers and "muddying the waters." The speaker employs logical and legal appeals, citing specific articles of the constitution to underscore the necessity of scrutinizing the legality of the government's actions. He demands an explicit "Yes or no" answer, while deliberately avoiding emotional arguments.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation regarding curriculum subjects concerning human sexuality and the associated rights of parents (No. 616)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, forceful, and morally accusatory, employing strong judgments ("sick ideology," "irrational," "lying"). The speaker uses sarcasm and absurd analogies (identifying as a president, Napoleon, or a cat) to ridicule the Minister of Education's positions and emphasize their divergence from reality. The emotional appeal focuses on protecting children from harm and mutilation.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, sharp, and demanding, employing strong logical arguments grounded in constitutional provisions and national necessity. The speaker poses direct and challenging questions to the minister, demanding definitions for abstract concepts (e.g., justice) used by the government. The tone is critical and emphasizes the inconsistency of the government's actions with the state's long-term objectives.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning interference in the internal affairs of Hungary (No. 570)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative and critical, employing strong moral and value-based appeals (e.g., "manifestation of unworthiness"). The speaker relies on logical analogies (e.g., the protest of foreign envoys against e-elections in Estonia) and quotes the Hungarian Foreign Minister to highlight the violation of diplomatic norms. The tone is accusatory and demands explicit answers.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and at times emotionally charged, particularly when describing political opponents and past legislative processes. Strong language is employed (e.g., "shameless ramming through," "the marriage degradation project") to characterize the corruption of the political climate. Simultaneously, the speaker utilizes logical arguments and demands specific data to substantiate their view regarding the ineffectiveness of oversight.
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2024-04-03
The Republic of Estonia's participation in the war in Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, logical, and consistent, focusing on the specification of facts and procedures. The tone is critical and demanding, as the speaker repeats the question more specifically, referencing the previous incorrect answer and quoting the opposing party's earlier words.
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2024-04-02
Interpellation concerning the abuse of power by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) in connection with the unlawful suppression of freedom of speech and expression (No. 620)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and piercing, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem for a democratic society. Both logical arguments (facts from court rulings) and strong emotional comparisons (authoritarian states, a Soviet-era militia precinct) are used. The speaker employs direct accusations ("You are fundamentally lying") and deems the minister's responses unsatisfactory, referring to the PPA's (Police and Border Guard Board) behavior as "abnormal" and "ridiculous."
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is confident and procedural, beginning with a defense of parliamentary debate norms and criticizing the use of interjections to express protest. The address to the minister is direct and fact-based, focusing on logical appeal and demanding clarity ("Did I hear correctly, or did I hear wrong?").
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is deliberately calm, measured, and specific, prioritizing clarity and preempting any prior misunderstandings. A structured, three-part questionnaire is employed; it relies on logical inference and forces the minister to concede the premises before the ultimate question is posed.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is critical and challenging, directed straight at the minister in the form of a formal inquiry. Heavily structured conditional rhetorical questions are employed (e.g., "If you admit this, then is it logical to conclude...") to force the opponent into a specific logical framework. The tone is formal and logic-driven; emotional or narrative elements are absent.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Concerning the Undermining of the State's Foundations (No. 523)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and sarcastic, employing strong emotional and ironic expressions ("ridiculous," "sophistry at its finest"). The speaker concentrates on the logical and legal rebuttal of the opponent's arguments, accusing the prime minister of conscious and deliberate lying and comparing his statements to Russian propaganda. The speech opens with a formal religious message (Easter/Resurrection Day).
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2024-03-20
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Member's Status Act (339 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is critical and questioning, emphasizing the injustice of the situation against the backdrop of the economic recession. The speaker uses formal language, relying on facts (indexing, the recession) and posing direct legal questions. In the second speech, the tone is defensive and focuses on protecting one's personal reputation and demanding clarification of the opposing party's claims.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Election Act, the Local Government Council Election Act, and the European Parliament Election Act (292 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is forceful and intensely critical, warning of the potential loss of state authority's legitimacy and internal fragmentation, which could lead to "complete anarchy." The speaker employs numerous logical arguments, drawing upon the constitution, international comparisons, and expert opinions. Strong emotional language is also utilized (for example, claiming e-elections are "rotting") alongside rhetorical questions to underscore the gravity of the issue and the lack of accountability.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, insistent, and at times combative, relying on logical arguments grounded in legal statutes and specific examples. Strong language is employed (e.g., "abuse of power," "massive reputational damage," "a farce") to underscore the gravity of the lack of accountability and the pervasive sense of impunity. Although the minister is addressed courteously, his diplomatic response and the system's failure to enforce responsibility are sharply criticized.
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2024-03-18
Interpellation concerning problems related to the restriction on official actions (No. 320)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style starts out formal and referential, but rapidly becomes critical, urgent, and emotionally charged, particularly when addressing the consequences stemming from ambiguous legislation. The text employs both logical appeals (referencing specific laws and principles) and powerful emotional metaphors, labeling the prosecution's activities a "meat grinder" and the overall situation a "stain of disgrace." The overall tone is sharp and insistent, conveying deep frustration with the government’s failure to act.
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2024-03-13
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is questioning, critical, and indignant, employing phrases such as "completely incomprehensible" and "I simply cannot understand." The speaker relies on published facts (Postimees articles regarding the ammunition shortage) to draw a contrast between the official bravado and the actual situation. The style is formal yet emotionally charged, emphasizing the discrepancy.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, employing strong value-laden terms such as "anti-family measures" and "the distortion of the concept of marriage." The speech is structured around a rhetorical challenge, demanding that the opposition name a single positive step, thereby highlighting the government's inaction.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the Value Added Tax on Foodstuffs and Medicines to 5 Percent" (272 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The style is analytical and focused on questions, starting with an acknowledgment to the proposers but rapidly shifting to the critical questioning of the government's stances. A rhetorical questionnaire is used to force the opposing party to clarify how to avoid market risks (price increases by greedy entrepreneurs).
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2024-03-13
Participation of the Defense Forces in the War in Ukraine

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is demanding, repetitive, and confrontational, focusing on sharply criticizing the opposing side's demagoguery and evasion of answers. The speaker employs a logical appeal, requiring specific "yes/no" responses and illustrating the failure to answer with the example of asking for the time. The tone is critical and stresses the crucial importance of these questions for the future of the Estonian people, land, and state.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, culminating in the designation of Estonia as a non-democratic state. Strong emotional judgments (a shameful situation, an empty ideal) are employed alongside logical and historical arguments to underscore a fundamental deficit in democracy. The speaker presents their positions in the form of questions to highlight the absence or unreasonableness of the opposing side's arguments.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is extremely confrontational, accusatory, and forceful, using strong emotional appeals and sharp language (e.g., calling the prime minister’s responses "obtuse" and the government’s policy a "green racket" or "fraud"). The speaker focuses on logical juxtaposition (priorities vs. lack of funds) and accuses opponents of attempting to lie to the public and lacking intellectual argumentation. Additional time is requested, which demonstrates a desire to thoroughly elaborate on their positions.
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2024-03-06
The Prime Minister's Messages

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, demanding, and accusatory, particularly directed at the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the session. Repetitive and specific questions are employed, demanding an end to the vague generalities ("waffling") being offered instead of direct answers. The emotional appeal rests on the genuine fear that the government's actions will result in war reaching Estonia.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is critical, serious, and accusatory, relying heavily on an external authority (Martin Ehala) and his calculations. Both logical appeals (calculations of time and financial cost) and strong emotional terms, such as "forced labor" and "significant burden," are employed to emphasize the injustice. The goal of the rhetoric is to call into question the ethical and social justification of the reforms.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the ensuring of so-called marriage equality and the natural rights of children (No. 324)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, confrontational, and cautionary, employing terms loaded with strong value judgments, such as "the perversion of marriage." The speaker primarily relies on logical appeals, posing three questions to the opposing side concerning the selectivity and consistency of their definition of marriage equality. The address is formal and directed both at the minister and "the Estonian public."
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2024-03-04
Inquiry regarding the promotion of gender equality and equal treatment in private and family life (No. 268)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational, judgmental, and uncompromising, relying on direct contrasts ("ours is right, yours is wrong"). The speaker employs strong emotional and logical appeals, particularly the method of reduction to absurdity (for instance, using irrelevant identifiers like "a dog," "a height," or "an age") to emphasize the irrationality of the opposing side's positions. The tone is direct and accusatory.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the impact of the motor vehicle tax (No. 610)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and provocative, featuring sarcasm directed at the minister. The argumentation relies on logical contrast (the taxation of smaller emissions) and reduction to the absurd, employing extensive analogies, specifically the taxation of sports equipment (skis, poles, and trainers).
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2024-03-04
Inquiry Concerning the Taxation of Residential Land (No. 527)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and confrontational, drawing a historical contrast between the Reform Party’s past and present positions. Direct rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the minister, and the negative term "nügima" (to nudge/prod) is used to underscore the government's coercive nature concerning private property.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and occasionally sarcastic, particularly when the minister's credibility is being called into question. Strong logical arguments and relatable analogies (such as the potato example) are employed to underscore the lack of substance in the government's rhetoric. The tone is rather combative, demanding integrity from the government.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, confrontational, and focuses on quoting the opponent's previous statements and highlighting their contradictions. The tone is critical and demands clear articulation, posing the logical question: "So, is he good, or is he shit?" A strong emotional contrast (good vs. shit) is employed to demand clarity.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, urgent, and accusatory, employing strong emotional terms such as "plundered" and "get rid of as soon as possible." The speaker appeals to moral justice, contrasting the government's actions with their oath of office and the welfare of the Estonian people, while simultaneously supporting their arguments with specific financial data.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Law on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters (362 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and centers on clarifying facts and the minister's previous claims. The speaker employs direct questioning, asking the minister to either refute or elaborate on their earlier positions, thereby highlighting a logical and pragmatic approach.
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2024-02-21
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and rigorous, focusing on logical appeal and procedural consistency. The speaker employs formal language and addresses the Chair directly, demanding "the same consideration" for all members. The tone is direct and purposeful, emphasizing the necessity of monitoring any deviation from the subject matter.
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2024-02-21
A campaign spreading fear of war on the streets of Tallinn

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is accusatory, critical, and emotional, emphasizing the psychological damage of the campaign and calling it "psychoterror" aimed at children. Both logical argumentation (citing the government's low popularity) and moral condemnation ("very cynical") are employed, while simultaneously demanding unambiguous confirmation from the minister regarding the government's non-involvement.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and critical of the government, yet simultaneously respectful toward the presenter, whose delivery is described as "clear and understandable." The tone is pessimistic and cautionary ("I have bad news for you"), focusing on a logical argument regarding the government's incompetence. The speech concludes with a sharp, probing question intended to confirm the government's inaction.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and straightforward, using polite forms of address ("Respected Chairman of the Session," "Honorable Minister"). The rhetoric is critical and provocative, distinguishing the speaker's question as "uncomfortable" compared to the other "softball questions." It appeals to logic and political consistency.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chair" and "Distinguished Presenter." The speaker frames their position in the form of a question, aimed at eliciting empirical data and logical argumentation while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-02-05
Interpellation regarding the abolition of the special VAT rate for accommodation establishments (No. 289)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and questioning, focusing on logical consistency and numerical accuracy. The tone is formal and demands an explanation from the government regarding the logic underlying the new taxation, using comparison with historical practice. Emotional appeals are not used; the emphasis is on rational argumentation.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and directly interrogative, utilizing strong rhetorical questions to put pressure on the opposing side. The speaker demands clarification regarding the committee’s decision, accusing them of "killing the draft in the bud" and avoiding deeper scrutiny. The tone is critical and demanding, emphasizing a logical appeal (the necessity of verifying the actual problem).
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Language Act (161 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone of the address is serious and interrogative, utilizing rhetorical questions to highlight the fundamental issues underlying the draft legislation. The style is formal, focusing on a value-based and constitutional framework, while attempting to ascertain the coalition's principled opposition.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, logical, and critical, emphasizing serious concern regarding the quality of legislation. Strong emotional appeals are utilized (e.g., "glaring contradiction") and documents and statistics are extensively cited to support claims of government inaction. One brief comment also includes a procedural observation, spiced with humor, concerning the addition of a "like" button to the Riigikogu (Parliament) consoles.
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2024-01-24
The forced departure of the MPEÕK Metropolitan from Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and principled, emphasizing the need to discuss sensitive topics calmly and thoroughly, while avoiding "sloganized accusations." The speaker employs logical appeals, relying on the absence of facts (concerning support for Eugene's military activities), and references personal dignity and constitutional freedoms. He poses direct questions to the Prime Minister, seeking a clear stance on the fundamental principle of foreign policy.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is serious and pressing, emphasizing the significance of the topic and the moral imperative. It employs rhetorical questions to criticize the absence of public debate and to challenge those who might oppose the necessary investigation.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, interrogative, and skeptical, focusing on logical arguments and quantitative evidence. The speaker presents their viewpoint in the form of a detailed calculation, challenging the previously stated assertion and demanding clarification regarding the methodology used to derive the official figure.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the taxation of the populace through inflation (No. 317)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and theory-driven, relying on logical arguments and definitions to clarify the nature of inflation. The tone becomes urgent when addressing extreme scenarios, such as hyperinflation and the potential collapse of the financial infrastructure. The speaker presents their positions in the form of structured questions.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and challenging, utilizing a positive example from a member of the opposing faction as a contrast to the inaction of the rest of the government. The tone is formal, but the argument is sharp, focusing on a logical appeal in demanding consistency between words and deeds.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, challenging, and demanding, with the aim of compelling the opposing side to acknowledge their lack of knowledge. The speaker employs logical appeal, relying on expert consensus, while maintaining a tone appropriate for formal parliamentary communication.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is highly confrontational and emotional, using strong and polarizing terms such as "forced renovation," "totalitarian forms," and "corona dictatorship." Historical and political parallels are employed (the Soviet Union, mandatory vaccination) to emphasize the violation of the principles of a free society. The minister and the government are accused of living in a "parallel reality" and avoiding substantive answers.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is argumentative, critical, and pressing, blending logical appeals (referencing legal provisions) with emotional frustration regarding the lack of accountability. The speaker employs direct challenges and rhetorical questions, demanding substantive participation from the coalition in the debate. The tone is formal yet passionate, accusing the opposing side of voting down draft legislation without justification and evading responsibility.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry concerning the misappropriation of "Slava Ukraini" funds and the related investigation (No. 578)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is highly specific and demanding, stressing clarity and simplicity when seeking answers while rejecting speculation. A skeptical tone is employed, and doubt is expressed (e.g., "they are covering up the matter"), combining this with a logical demand for an overview of the procedural steps.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Prime Minister directly in the form of an inquiry. The tone is concerned and logical, focusing on risk assessment and the lack of financial guarantees, repeatedly using questions regarding certainty and guarantee.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, insistent, and often sarcastic, particularly when describing the government's actions and the Prime Minister's response, which are labeled as "painful," "dispassionate," and "mechanical." The speaker employs strong emotional terminology (e.g., "liquidated," "slaughtered") when addressing the topic of abortion, appealing both to statistical facts and to the constitutional obligation to ensure the survival of the Estonian nation. They issue challenges and demand concrete answers, accusing the government of lacking both the will and the vision.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is insistent, repetitive, and demanding, focusing on the lack of concrete answers and governmental inaction. Logical arguments are employed (if Latvia and Lithuania can do it, why can't Estonia?) alongside rhetorical questions to highlight the government's unwillingness. The text concludes with a cynical hypothesis (cheap labor versus aiding Ukraine) designed to compel sincerity and reveal potential hidden motives.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is passionate, insistent, and at times emotional, using strong moral and dignity-emphasizing expressions (e.g., "humiliating," "undignified," "exploiting/shafting"). He/She balances legal citations with specific stories and examples from families to create conviction regarding the reality of the problem. The tone is critical towards the coalition, especially concerning the automatic rejection of opposition bills, calling this a problem of parliamentary culture.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (240 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is extremely formal, concise, and businesslike, confining itself to stating the bill's objective and requesting support. A standard parliamentary address ("Honorable colleagues!") is employed. The speech maintains a neutral tone, and the appeal is procedural rather than emotional.
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