Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal

The political platform is strongly focused on defending sovereignty and condemns the government's actions as merely carrying out orders from Brussels. The most prominent issues are the selling off of Estonia's natural resources (wind farms, phosphorite, groundwater) and the violation of the constitutional order through the restriction of local governments' decision-making autonomy. The stance is intensely value-driven, urging the public to engage in grassroots resistance due to the threat to the constitutional order. Draft legislation, such as the proposed amendment to the Electricity Market Act currently under discussion, is viewed as yet another financial burden imposed upon the populace.

The analysis focuses on energy issues (offshore wind farms) and the constitutional order, particularly concerning the autonomy of local governments. The speaker utilizes this expertise to frame government policies (the sale of resources, tax hikes) as unconstitutional and detrimental to the populace. Instead of relying on technical data or statistics, emphasis is placed on the national and social consequences of these political decisions.

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional appeals and slogans. The speaker accuses the government of "brutality" and a policy of driving out the Estonian people, calling on the populace for immediate "self-initiated resistance." Direct addresses are used toward the listeners ("you, you, and also you"), and the mainstream media is sharply criticized for its silence.

Activity patterns show participation in the Riigikogu plenary session on April 23, 2025, during which the draft Electricity Market Act was debated. The speaker requested eight minutes for their presentation. Reference is also made to the earlier discussion on energy issues, which took place on April 14.

The main opponents are the Reform Party government, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, and Minister Erkki Keldo, who are accused of selling off state resources and carrying out Brussels' orders. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of treating the populace as "ballast" that needs to be discarded. Compromise is ruled out, as the speaker is calling for resistance against the government's "brutality."

The speaker acknowledges and commends Rain Epler (EKRE faction) for his sharp intellect, as he was the only one who drew attention to the steering of policy from Brussels. This demonstrates a willingness to recognize and support those opposition members who share a critical stance on issues of sovereignty. Direct cross-party cooperation or compromise is not mentioned.

The emphasis is placed on national sovereignty and the role of the people, contrasting this with the influence of Brussels and covert decision-making. The regional focus is evident in the defense of local governments' right to decide on the establishment of wind farms, stressing their constitutional right to independently determine local affairs.

The economic platform strongly opposes tax hikes (income tax, VAT, car tax, and excise duties), viewing them as bleeding the public dry. They criticize the government's favoritism toward banks and large corporations, while simultaneously treating pensioners and large families as mere expenses in the context of economic activity. They advocate for ensuring that profits generated from Estonia's natural resources (such as rare earth metals) remain in Estonia.

Social issues have been framed within the context of economic pressure, criticizing the reduction of benefits for large families and the treatment of pensioners as an unnecessary expense. The speaker opposes policies that force the populace to leave Estonia due to lack of funds or starve to death.

The legislative focus is currently on opposing the Draft Act on Amendments to the Electricity Market Act (555 SE), which is widely regarded as yet another financial burden placed upon the public. The speaker is acting as an opponent, attempting to block draft legislation that either restricts the decision-making power of local governments or involves the sale of Estonia’s natural resources.