Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position focuses strongly on procedural justice and constitutionality within the legislative process. The speaker vigorously opposes the coalition's "steamroller tactics" in pushing through draft legislation, stressing the necessity of adhering to established norms and preventing constitutional violations. The stance is fundamentally procedure-driven, emphasizing that the right to self-governance must be linked to the specific norms that permit it.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of legislative procedures and constitutional review. He uses specific terminology, such as the "right to self-governance," and accurately references the interventions by the Chancellor of Justice and the President's role in the promulgation of legislation. The expertise is focused on identifying violations of legal norms within the proceedings of the Riigikogu.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, employing strong and condemnatory phrases such as "steamroller tactics" and "the most striking example." The appeal is primarily logical and procedural, focusing on legal violations and seeking a concrete resolution (the option of taking legal action).
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the ruling coalition, which stands accused of ramming legislation through and ignoring procedural violations highlighted by the opposition. The criticism is intense and centers on procedural violations that have resulted in unconstitutional situations, necessitating the intervention of the Chancellor of Justice and the President.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the coalition's disregard for the opposition and is seeking solutions outside the scope of the Parliament's internal cooperation. They are looking for mechanisms that would allow members of Parliament to challenge obvious violations in court, which points to a lack of faith in internal compromises.
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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 directed towards ensuring the constitutionality of laws and improving the procedures for drafting legislation. The speaker's priority is to create a mechanism that would allow members of the Riigikogu to challenge clear legal violations in court.
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