Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on the strong defense of the constitution and the principles of the rule of law (legitimate expectation, prohibition of retroactive legislation). The speaker sharply criticizes the quality of lawmaking and deems the coalition's actions in implementing unconstitutional promises "shameful." The position is strongly procedural and value-based, emphasizing the supremacy of general legal principles over political agreements.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong command of constitutional law and general legal principles, elaborating on the prohibition of retroactive effect and the principle of legitimate expectation. He uses straightforward examples (such as those drawn from criminal law) to explain fundamental legal norms, emphasizing that the problem is not the complexity of these norms, but rather their willful disregard.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, utilizing emotional language ("embarrassing") and comparisons (schoolboys in the corner). The speaker balances the emotional accusations with logical explanations of legal principles, occasionally adopting a pedagogical tone.
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Activity Patterns
Data on activity patterns is insufficient, with the exception of participation in the Riigikogu session where the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to bring the Electricity Market Act into compliance with the Constitution was debated.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are coalition MPs, who stand accused of deliberately disregarding legal norms and implementing promises that violate the constitution. The criticism is intense, focusing on procedural shortcomings and deficiencies in the quality of legislation, arguing that the committees are failing to ensure constitutional compliance.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker urges colleagues to support the Chancellor of Justice's proposal, thereby demonstrating a readiness to back rule-of-law initiatives. There is absolutely no indication of any willingness to compromise with the coalition regarding the issue of constitutional violation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation and constitutional issues (the Electricity Market Act); regional focus is lacking.
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Economic Views
Economic arguments stress the importance of protecting legal certainty and legitimate expectation, highlighting the necessity of honoring rights granted by statute for at least the stipulated term (12 years in this instance). This fosters a stable and predictable regulatory environment.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on bringing the amendments to the Electricity Market Act into compliance with the Constitution, supporting the corrective proposal put forth by the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker acts as a strong opponent to the draft bill, which violates general principles of law, particularly the prohibition of retroactive effect.
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