Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Information session
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the Riigikogu's operational procedures and attendance, with the speaker criticizing the low turnout (9 present, 22 absent). The position taken is strongly procedural and performance-based, calling into question the parliament's composition and capacity to work effectively. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to underscore concerns about the parliament's functioning.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters concerning the organization and composition of the Riigikogu, focusing on attendance figures and the official size of the parliamentary body. He poses a precise, albeit ironic, question to the session's presiding officer regarding the number of members of parliament.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, addressing the chair of the session respectfully, but it includes a sharp and rhetorical question. The speaker employs sarcasm ("has the composition of the Riigikogu been reduced in the interim?") to highlight the absurdity of the low attendance.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the available data, only one brief appearance is recorded—during the Information Hour on March 6, 2024—which was specifically aimed at addressing parliamentary procedural issues.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the procedure and the absence of Members of Parliament, calling into question the figures presented by the session chair and the parliament's ability to function. This is a procedural rather than a political attack against a specific opposition party.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient information.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, concentrating on the working procedures and composition of the Riigikogu.
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Economic Views
Insufficient information.
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Social Issues
Insufficient information
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on the procedural aspects of the legislature's work, particularly issues concerning attendance and quorum, rather than specific bills or amendments.
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