Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the draft amendment of the Aliens Act (548 SE), which is viewed as accelerating the demise of the Estonian people. The primary emphasis must be on value-based national survival and boosting the birth rate, rather than facilitating migration disguised as investment schemes. This bill is regarded as legislation possessing characteristics destructive to Estonia and must not be supported.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker attempts to demonstrate a detailed awareness of the contents of the draft bill’s explanatory memorandum, managing to reference a specific sentence concerning electronic and paperless communication. They pose technical questions regarding the streamlining of migration procedures and the dynamics of implementing the ‘single window’ principle, while simultaneously casting doubt on the presenter’s erudition.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is confrontational, sarcastic, and occasionally provocative, particularly when the competence of the rapporteur is called into question. The text employs powerful emotional appeals, directly linking the proposed bill to the extinction of the Estonian nation, and includes blunt phrases like "stupid foreigner."
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Activity Patterns
It refers to active participation in the work of the Riigikogu, including submitting questions to Prime Minister Kristen Michal and meeting with scientists in the Social Affairs Committee. The patterns of activity indicate a focus on both legislative criticism and the promotion of alternative population policy solutions.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the bill's presenter, who is accused of lacking knowledge, and members of the government (Madis Timpson, Kristen Michal). They are sharply criticized for shifting responsibility concerning Estonia's natural population increase (iibe), which highlights dissatisfaction with the government's inaction in social policy.
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Collaboration Style
It refers to cooperation with a group of Estonian scientists led by Jaak Uibu, who have made proposals for increasing the birth rate. There is no data available regarding readiness for compromises or cross-party cooperation concerning the bill in question; instead, its rejection is demanded.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national and ethnic issues, such as the decline of the Estonian population, restoring the birth rate, and the poor state of the country's economic environment. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
Economic views are critical, stressing that the poor economic environment and outrageously high electricity prices are preventing foreign investments from coming to Estonia. Although investments are desired, the draft migration law is considered ineffective for attracting investments if the economic environment is unstable.
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Social Issues
The socio-political focus is strongly directed towards the national birth rate and the preservation of pure Estonian traditions. It opposes immigration, claiming that it accelerates the decline of the Estonian people and dilutes pure Estonian identity through marriages.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative activity is opposing the draft amendment to the Aliens Act (548 SE), demanding that it not be supported. As an alternative priority, the urgent need to form a task force under the Government Office is emphasized, specifically to seriously put the issue of restoring Estonia's natural population growth on the agenda.
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