By Months: Kalle Grünthal
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
37 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly and thoroughly posing questions during the proceedings of several important bills (public health, excise duties, deployment of the defense forces). He/She actively participates in procedural debates and criticizes the blocking of answers to questions in the Social Affairs Committee. He/She also mentions writing articles and utilizing social media.
11.2024
39 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active during the analyzed period in the Riigikogu sessions, participating repeatedly in debates, asking questions, and raising procedural points almost every session day. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on lawmaking and sharp criticism of the government's actions in the chamber.
10.2024
39 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, presenting several bills in October (the Hunting Act, amendments to the Penal Code) and participating intensely in question time. He/She cites the opinions and concerns of both officials (an environmental inspector) and the public (the Järvamaa Hunting Club) as the motivation for his/her activities.
09.2024
21 Speeches
The speaker was highly active during the Riigikogu sessions in September, repeatedly posing questions to ministers (the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Defence) and the Chancellor of Justice, and challenging the procedural decisions of the presiding officer. He/She participated in debates almost every session day, focusing on the procedure for withdrawing bills and the process for submitting questions.
07.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, speaking repeatedly in July (on the 15th, 22nd, and 29th) and consistently focusing on challenging the car tax and procedural matters. They also reference earlier actions, such as the public disclosure of a phone call and taking the Data Protection Inspectorate to court.
06.2024
25 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu sessions, frequently raising points of order and challenging the actions of the presidium and the committees. They participate intensely in debates concerning major bills (such as the car tax and nuclear energy) and are aware of the demonstrations that have taken place on Toompea.
05.2024
32 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, concentrating on procedural issues, demanding recesses, and repeatedly raising questions regarding norms and the legal basis. They have introduced several substantive draft bills (the Police Oath Act, the Hunting Law, the Penal Code) and are a vocal opponent of e-voting.
04.2024
53 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, participating intensely in debates and information sessions on almost every sitting day in April. A recurring pattern involves challenging the legality of the presiding officer's decisions and procedures, repeatedly demanding clarification regarding the requirements for a majority vote and the procedures for granting recesses. Furthermore, he/she references previous activity concerning election complaints before the Supreme Court.
03.2024
26 Speeches
The pattern of activity has centered on Riigikogu (Parliament) sessions, where questions are repeatedly posed to ministers (Kallas, Michal, Kunnas) and procedural remarks are directed at the session chairman (Lauri Hussar). He/She remains active in presenting and defending draft legislation, notwithstanding the obstacles associated with leaving the political party. A public statement made via Kanal 2 concerning the influencing of witnesses was also noted.
02.2024
23 Speeches
Highly active during Riigikogu sessions, concentrating on interpellations, the introduction of draft legislation, and procedural arguments. Frequently speaks at the rostrum, demanding responses from the government and the session chair, and presenting accusations concerning violations of the Rules of Procedure. Actively engages in defending the opposition's proposed bills.
01.2024
84 Speeches
The MP is extremely active in the Riigikogu, taking the floor multiple times almost every sitting day, focusing on interpellations, procedural questions, and the introduction of opposition draft legislation. He/She announced and led a 10-minute solidarity strike in support of teachers, and sharply criticized the actions of the Environment Committee for disregarding a representative of an interest group.