Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Draft law amending the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu (552 SE) – first reading
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on institutional accountability, demanding that members of the government report to the Riigikogu. The stance is strongly aimed at ensuring adherence to the Law on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu, and it sharply criticizes procedural deficiencies, framing the lack of accountability as unacceptable "brazen arrogance."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the rules of procedure of the Riigikogu, institutional hierarchy, and legislation (the Riigikogu Member Status Act). The emphasis is placed on procedural correctness and the protection of constitutional values. Simple analogies drawn from everyday life (the boss and the cleaner) are used to convey this knowledge.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and direct, employing strong emotional charges (e.g., "arrogant bullies," "political games"). The speaker utilizes logical argumentation based on institutional hierarchy, but reinforces it with a moral judgment to underscore the gravity of the situation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active initiator and proponent of legislation, mentioning that he is scheduled to defend one of the bills he initiated before the National Defence Committee the following day. This indicates regular and personal involvement in the work of the committees and the handling of draft legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the Constitutional Committee, which is accused of engaging in political games and disregarding constitutional values. The opposition is intense and centers on procedural unfairness, claiming that the committee ensures only the questions necessary for them are put forward.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker refers approvingly to Valdo Randpere's arguments, indicating an alignment of positions on certain issues and a willingness to support arguments put forward by others. There is no information available regarding broader coalitions or a readiness to compromise with the criticized committees.
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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 currently on the draft legislation amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act (Bill 552 SE). The aim of this bill is to ensure government accountability and responsiveness to the demands made by members of the Riigikogu. The speaker is an active initiator of draft legislation, a fact underscored by the reference to defending their own bill before the National Defence Committee.
3 Speeches Analyzed