By Months: Kalle Grünthal

Total Months: 18

Fully Profiled: 18

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10.2025

13 Speeches

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09.2025

45 Speeches

The style of collaboration is primarily confrontational and critical. He/She recognizes only the President's legal advisors and Varro Vooglaid as constitutional experts. There are no indications of seeking compromises or cross-party cooperation; rather, he/she issues public challenges and demands accountability.
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06.2025

40 Speeches

The speaker primarily operates as an opponent, attempting to halt or postpone the coalition’s draft legislation (e.g., the procedural handling of the Employment Contracts Act). He references the seriousness of the proposals put forth by other opposition members (Lauri Läänemets, Raimond Kaljulaid) and supports certain conceptual developments (Jaak Valge), though direct, broad-based cooperation is not detailed. He demands that the Riigikogu Board convene representatives of the parliamentary groups to de-escalate tensions.
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04.2025

24 Speeches

The speaker’s style is overwhelmingly confrontational and uncompromising toward the government. He/She references cooperation and communication outside the Riigikogu (Parliament), citing examples like Forus taxi drivers and a delegation of children, and commends fellow opposition member Rain Epler for his sharp wit in exposing the government. The speaker views international complaint mechanisms (such as the UN) as a tool through which women and children can halt the coalition’s "steamroller," given that there is no opportunity to do so within the Riigikogu itself.
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03.2025

35 Speeches

The style of cooperation is predominantly confrontational, demanding accountability and swift action from the government, rather than compromises. Cooperation is mentioned with a group of Estonian scientists working to solve the demographic problem, and with reservists whose letters prompted the initiation of the draft legislation. He criticizes the committee members for legal imprecision.
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02.2025

27 Speeches

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01.2025

21 Speeches

The speaker's style is predominantly confrontational and uncompromising. He calls on coalition members to support his bills, but does so with an accusatory tone. The only clear support is expressed in backing the Chancellor of Justice’s proposals, which limit the power of officials and improve the quality of legislation.
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12.2024

37 Speeches

The speeches contain no reference whatsoever to cooperation or willingness to compromise with other factions. He supports his faction's (EKRE) proposed amendments and appeals to the conscience of the coalition members to vote against the government.
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11.2024

39 Speeches

The speaker is predominantly adversarial toward the coalition but points to the constructive proposals made by the opposition (EKRE, Isamaa). He/She emphasizes the need for cross-party cooperation (e.g., the support group for the Rail Baltic investigation) and references his/her experience in the support group for the investigation into the sinking of the Estonia.
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10.2024

39 Speeches

When initiating their draft legislation, the speaker refers to cooperation and proposals that have come from outside sources (Environmental Inspector Andrus Hallasoo). Data is lacking regarding cooperation with other Riigikogu factions or coalition partners, with the focus being rather on representing the public's opinion in parliament.
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09.2024

21 Speeches

There are no signs of cooperation; the speaker’s style is purely confrontational, focusing on legally and ethically challenging the actions of the opposing side. He submits bills and questions independently or references the arguments of other colleagues (e.g., Jaak Valge, Helir-Valdor Seeder), but makes no mention of joint initiatives.
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07.2024

12 Speeches

The speaker refers to previous success in blocking the WHO agreement, achieved thanks to 11 members of the Riigikogu, but current cooperation with other parliamentary groups has not been highlighted. His activity during the sessions is primarily confrontational, raising legal and procedural challenges to the presiding officer.
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06.2024

25 Speeches

Cooperation is demonstrated with fellow opposition members (e.g., supporting the positions of Isamaa and acknowledging the speech facilitated by Varro Vooglaid). Instead of seeking compromise with the coalition, the focus is on legally challenging the actions of the Riigikogu board and committees and demanding strict adherence to the law.
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05.2024

32 Speeches

The speaker focuses more on challenging the actions of the government and the management than on cooperation. He supports the procedural proposals put forth by other opposition members (e.g., Helir-Valdor Seeder, Varro Vooglaid), but there is no sign of a broader, cross-party compromise or cooperation.
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04.2024

53 Speeches

Information regarding cooperation is limited, but the speaker refers to participation in a legal dispute initiated by Helir-Valdor Seeder and mentions a legal analysis obtained by Isamaa, which suggests opposition cooperation in challenging procedural rules. He stresses that the purpose of his actions is to meet the Estonian people’s demand for the enforcement of laws.
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03.2024

26 Speeches

The style of cooperation is predominantly adversarial towards the government and the Riigikogu Board. It recognizes Mart Helme as the only person suitable for Prime Minister, citing his level of educational attainment. It refused the exception offered by the Riigikogu Board for submitting a draft bill, arguing that it would violate the law, thereby preferring strict adherence to the rules over compromise.
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02.2024

23 Speeches

He/She actively serves as an opposition MP, cooperating with colleagues (such as Kert Kingo) in the submission of legislative drafts. While open to proposed amendments to these bills within committees, he/she is uncompromising toward the government and the coalition, accusing them of obstruction and unethical conduct.
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01.2024

84 Speeches

The speaker works closely with his opposition colleagues (Vooglaid, Helmed, Poolamets) on initiating legislation and submitting parliamentary inquiries. He expresses frustration over the coalition’s rigid opposition, claiming the government has decided not to support any opposition bill, even those that are important to the public. He attempts to call coalition members to a substantive discussion but feels he is being ignored.
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