Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
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
2024-10-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190, arguing that current Estonian legislation is sufficient. The core political framework is value-based, centered on opposing new social concepts, which are deemed "utter nonsense" and which are driving the lives of Estonian people "crazy." The opposition is intense and expressed in an alarmist tone.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the Riigikogu's procedural processes, referencing committee work and existing Estonian legislation regulating violence and harassment. The expertise is aimed at challenging social definitions, contrasting the traditional understanding of sex (male/female) with the concept of social gender, drawing upon personal educational experience.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and provocative, employing strong judgments such as "nonsense" and "social deviation." The speaker uses hyperbolic and absurd examples (cat litter, demanding meat) to ridicule the concept of social gender. The speech employs direct questions and addresses colleagues, concluding with sarcastic self-irony concerning the topic of education.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the second reading of the bill and refers to previous work in the committee where the adoption of the convention was discussed. This pattern of activity includes directing questions to the rapporteur and utilizing the floor to deliver strongly critical comments based on value judgments.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponents are the convention's supporters and individuals who advocate for the concept of social gender, specifically naming former Minister of Justice Pakosta. The criticism is intense, ideological, and personal, branding the opposing side's ideas as "absurdity" and "social deviance." The opposition to these social concepts is absolute.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to cooperation or a shared understanding with colleagues (Kert Kingo and Arvo Aller) who have cited similar examples regarding the topic of social gender. The style of cooperation is aimed at fellow opposition members who share similar values, while they adopt a confrontational approach towards the government and the supporters of the bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed toward the national level ("The life of Estonian people," "The people of Estonia") and international policy (the ILO convention). The speaker stresses that this is an issue concerning Estonia, but local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker expresses extremely strong opposition to the concept of social gender, which is viewed as an absurdity and a social aberration that threatens traditional gender definitions (man and woman). These social issues are framed within the context of moral and societal decline, utilizing extreme examples.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft resolution (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190, emphasizing its lack of necessity due to existing legislation. Furthermore, the draft resolution is being utilized as a platform to attack the social and gender definitions related to the convention.
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