Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Third reading of the Draft Act supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is one of strong opposition to the draft amendment of the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE). This stance is value-based, emphasizing the protection of the constitution and warning against sacrificing freedom for the sake of security, which will lead to a digital concentration camp. The speaker accuses the government of increasingly disregarding the constitution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker positions himself as a defender of constitutional rights, relying on the authority of top jurists and legal scholars (Varro Vooglaid, Carri Ginter). He stresses that the bill’s inadmissibility stems from thorough legal arguments, rather than emotional rhetoric. Furthermore, he calls into question the legal expertise of the opposing representative, Andre Hanimägi.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and critical, utilizing historical comparisons (the storming of the Winter Palace) and hyperbole ("digital concentration camp") to discredit the arguments of the opposing side. The speaker uses an ironic example (a camera in the bedroom to prevent domestic violence) to demonstrate the extremity of the security argument. He contrasts emotional speeches with reliance on legal logic and the constitution.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the third reading of the draft bill (670 SE) and referred to their previous activity, having questioned Andre Hanimägi during the bill's initial proceedings. This demonstrates consistent participation in the handling of this specific piece of legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at Andre Hanimägi and his emotional speech, which is considered legally incompetent and revolutionary. The opposition is intense and focuses on the unconstitutionality of the draft bill, broadly accusing the government of disregarding the constitution. The criticism targets both the policy itself and the competence of the opposing representative.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is characterized by relying on and trusting the arguments of top legal experts (Varro Vooglaid, Carri Ginter), emphasizing the necessity of listening to specialized experts. There is no data available regarding inter-party cooperation or willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue addressed is the balance between civil liberties and national security, with the speaker vehemently defending freedoms and constitutional rights. He warns against the rise of a digital surveillance society, using the example of domestic violence to illustrate the potential for extreme security measures.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing the draft Act on amendments to the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) during its third reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent, arguing primarily that the draft legislation contradicts the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia.
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