Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most important topic concerns the procedural aspect of the Constitutional Amendment Bill (527 SE). The speaker sharply criticizes the Constitutional Committee's decision to invoke the *ultima ratio* principle, despite the availability of alternatives. This stance is procedural in nature, focusing on the necessity of proper legislative conduct and calling into question the rationale behind the committee's choices.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional law and Latin legal terminology, including (*ultima ratio*, "the last resort"). This expertise is deployed to highlight the opposing party's (the chairman of the constitutional committee) lack of elementary knowledge regarding constitutional issues.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is initially interrogative and formal ("Esteemed presenter!"), but rapidly becomes confrontational and sharp. It employs logical argumentation (justifying why the use of *ultima ratio* is questionable) and includes direct personal attacks concerning the opponent's competence and lack of basic knowledge.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity was limited to a single session where the speaker repeatedly asked the same questions and made follow-up inquiries, demonstrating active participation during the first reading of the draft law on amending the constitution.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the chairman of the Constitutional Committee, who is being criticized both for procedural decisions (the use of *ultima ratio*) and for a lack of personal competence regarding fundamental constitutional matters. The intensity of the attacks is high and personal, calling into question the opponent's fitness for the position.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the proceedings of the draft Act on Amending the Constitution (527 SE). The speaker acts as a critic, questioning the legality and necessity of the method chosen by the committee (*ultima ratio*), while emphasizing procedural correctness.
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