Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the defects in the work of the government and the Riigikogu (Parliament), and the violation of constitutional principles. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of implementing the will of the Estonian people and sharply criticizes the rushed and deficient adoption of the motor vehicle tax. The rhetoric is primarily aimed at criticizing the government's actions and the parliament's competence, demanding extraordinary elections.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, specifically referencing the Regulation on Good Law-making and Normative Technique adopted by the Government of the Republic. Particular emphasis is placed on the absence of the draft's development intention, concept, and post-impact assessment of the law upon its adoption.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly combative, sharp, and emotional, especially towards the coalition, which is accused of hypocrisy and merely following orders. Strong expressions are employed ("servilely fawning," "with a cruel face"), and appeals are made to the will of the people and the authority of the Chancellor of Justice. While the speech begins with procedural questions, it quickly escalates into a political attack.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the Riigikogu session, participating both in procedural matters (exercising the right to address the floor) and delivering longer political speeches within the framework of the Chancellor of Justice's report. Previous debates concerning the bills to abolish the car tax are mentioned, indicating continuous activity surrounding this topic.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is targeting coalition MPs, accusing them of hypocrisy, following orders, and adopting unconstitutional legislation. The criticism is highly intense, claiming the coalition is carrying out someone else's orders and ignoring the will of the Estonian people. The speaker is demanding the dissolution of the Riigikogu and the holding of snap elections.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is lacking; the speaker is overwhelmingly confrontational toward the coalition and sharply criticizes their actions. The only institution supported is the Chancellor of Justice, who is viewed as the only person the Riigikogu still pays attention to.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is absent; attention is directed entirely toward the national level, specifically the quality of the Riigikogu's work and the proper functioning of Estonian state governance.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic views are expressed through strong opposition to the motor vehicle tax, supporting its repeal and emphasizing the widespread public dissatisfaction caused by the levy. Reference is made to the large volume of complaints received by the Chancellor of Justice.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at ensuring constitutionality and enhancing the quality of law creation. The speaker opposes the motor vehicle tax act and supports the Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the law with the constitution, specifically highlighting the violation of procedural rules during its adoption.
4 Speeches Analyzed