Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, emphasizing the protection of public health and the right to bodily autonomy. This stance is value-based, demanding accountability from officials who have unintentionally harmed public health, and prohibiting the sale of untested medicines in Estonia. The speaker accuses the decision-making institutions of abusing blind trust and prioritizing the interests of political-economic stakeholders over the interests of the populace.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of drug regulations, clinical trial ethics (specifically, the abolition of placebo groups), and molecular biology concepts (genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, mRNA, spike protein, reverse transcription). To substantiate these claims, the speaker cites international scientific research, pharmaceutical company package inserts, and relevant legislation, highlighting both the confidentiality of the data and the deficiencies in the studies. Particular emphasis is placed on the absence of biodistribution studies and the systemic distribution of nanolipids.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is forceful, extremely critical, and contains moral condemnation, utilizing phrases such as "crime" and "accomplices to the crime." The speaker balances logical appeals—referencing scientific data and international criminal cases—with emotional appeals, highlighting personal tragic examples and posing rhetorical questions. The appeals are directed toward restoring critical thinking and encouraging the taking of responsibility.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is presenting during the first reading of the bill, referencing previous active communication with the victims (letters, interviews) and the raising of the issue at the international level (questions posed to a European Commission official in Brussels). The previous submission of the bill during the tenure of the former Riigikogu (Parliament) is also mentioned.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is intensely focused on major corporations (Pfizer, Moderna) and international institutions (WHO, EMA, CDC, FDA), which are accused of greed, data secrecy, and disregarding the public interest. The Estonian government is criticized for its complicity in carrying out illegal human research, violating laws, and funding the WHO. Television channels (Kanal 2) are also criticized for violating the Medicines Act in their vaccine advertisements.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker calls for the restoration of cooperation, involving all professional societies and specialists who have dared to hold an opinion differing from the mainstream and who have analyzed critical data. Readiness is expressed to discuss proposed amendments within the commission, for example, regarding the vaccination of children.
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Regional Focus
The focus is divided between protecting the health of the Estonian people and international regulation, highlighting the actions taken by the Estonian government and specific cases within Estonia (Paide, Õnne-Ann Roosvee, Riina Kütt). Internationally, reference is made to the regulations and criminal cases in the USA, Australia, and the European Union.
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Economic Views
Economic views are highly critical of large corporations, accusing them of the "sheer greed of major monopolies" and pointing out the vast size of their budgets compared to those of entire nations. Criticism is also leveled against the violation of pharmaceutical advertising laws for the purpose of making money through advertisements, prioritizing profit over public health.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the protection of people’s right to bodily autonomy and informed consent, which was allegedly violated during mass vaccination by carrying out illegal human studies. Concern is also being raised about the deterioration of public health, citing the increase in cancer cases and sudden deaths, as well as the decline in birth rates.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Medicinal Products Act (162 SE), the purpose of which is to establish an absolute ban in Estonia on medicinal products used for COVID-19 prevention that lack genotoxicity and carcinogenicity studies. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of the draft, emphasizing that this is a duty to protect our people.
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