Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Second reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Act, the Population Register Act, and the State Fees Act (687 SE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
Strong opposition to the government's policy, particularly concerning the state fees for civil registration acts and the centralization of services, which makes life difficult for the poor and the elderly. The central position is that the government’s actions violate Article 13 of the Constitution (the right to state protection) and the principles of justice established in the preamble. The political framework is strongly value-based and focuses on the negative social and economic impact of the government's activities.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the administrative procedures for civil status acts, highlighting practical problems when paying the state fee at the PPA (prohibition on accepting cash and restrictions on card payments). Is also familiar with socio-political bills concerning subsistence benefits and pension supplements. Addresses the impact of service consolidation on the administrative burden of local government and regional accessibility.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, emotional, and dramatic, employing strong historical and ideological comparisons. It uses the analogy of 1990s mafia to describe the state's actions, which tax every step and take the last penny from people. It appeals to themes of justice and inner peace, framing the government's actions as contrary to the spirit of the constitution.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are accused of being absent from the plenary sessions and defeating socio-political bills. The criticism is intense and ideological, accusing the government of oppressing the poor and the state turning into a "mafia." The government is also accused of moving towards a new "Soviet Union," as desired by globalists.
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Collaboration Style
Information is lacking, but at the close of the address, an appeal is made to members of the Reform Party, utilizing a phrase coined by Helmen Kütt, expressing the hope that the message will reach the ruling coalition.
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Regional Focus
Focuses on the impact of service centralization on rural areas and county centers (regional hubs). Specifically, Järva County and Paide are cited as examples, emphasizing that the consolidation of services increases transportation costs for elderly and low-income citizens.
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Economic Views
It strongly opposes the high tax burden and government actions that reach into the taxpayer's pocket. It supports raising social benefits and pensions, referencing previous draft legislation aimed at increasing the subsistence benefit to 300 euros. It criticizes keeping the subsistence benefit below the subsistence minimum level.
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Social Issues
A key social concern revolves around poverty and the plight of the elderly, highlighting the difficulties they face concerning access to services and escalating costs. The text criticizes government policies that increasingly put the squeeze on the poor, turning even simple procedures into complicated hurdles.
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Legislative Focus
There is strong opposition to the pending bill 687 SE (amendments to the Vital Statistics Act), focusing on its negative financial and administrative impact. It also mentions two previous socio-political initiatives (the subsistence benefit and the pension supplement) that failed due to the actions of the coalition.
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