Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (274 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare and Restore a Militarized Border Guard as a Separate Agency"
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on the strict adherence to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the Constitution (specifically Section 73). The speaker opposes the decision to require an absolute majority (a majority of the full composition) when voting on the bill, demanding instead a simple majority (a majority of the votes cast). This stance is strongly procedural and emphasizes the supremacy of law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural law of the Riigikogu and constitutional law, specifically citing Section 73 of the Constitution. The necessity of citing specific legal provisions that grant the authority to make certain decisions is emphasized. The assessment is aimed at ensuring legal precision and verifying compliance with legal norms.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and demanding, focusing on logical and legal arguments. The speaker directly demands adherence to the law and criticizes the opposing party’s inability to cite legal statutes. The tone is resolute, expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency in the proceedings.
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Activity Patterns
The Speaker is active in raising procedural questions and maintains consistency, referencing the fact that the same issue was raised the previous day. This pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on the debates and procedures within the Riigikogu chamber, effectively acting as a procedural watchdog.
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Opposition Stance
The objection is directed at the bodies overseeing the procedure (the committee or the session chair) who incorrectly determined the voting requirement for the draft legislation. The criticism is severe, focusing on procedural errors and the disregard of legal norms. The speaker also criticizes the lack of response to questions raised previously.
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Collaboration Style
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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 centered on ensuring the procedural correctness of handling the Riigikogu Draft Resolution (274 OE), requiring the application of a voting threshold that complies with the Constitution. The speaker is acting solely as an advocate for procedural integrity, rather than as a substantive supporter or opponent of the draft resolution itself.
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