Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-03-18
Political Position
The political stance is one of strong, value-based opposition to the existence of the deep state and the abuse of power by security structures (especially the Prosecutor's Office). The speaker emphasizes the need to establish real control over the activities of the Prosecutor's Office, arguing that the current situation enables politically motivated persecution. He positions himself and other critics (e.g., Kalle Laanet) as victims slated for removal by the system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding criminal procedure and the functioning of the rule of law, focusing specifically on the methodologies employed by investigative bodies (the Prosecutor's Office and the police). He describes in detail the timing surrounding the filing of suspicion, the alleged influencing of witnesses, and references the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act concerning the verification of declarations of interest.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and alarming, using strong metaphors like "deep state" and "fist." The speaker relies on personal experiences and detailed narratives (the refueling story, the Laanet incident) with the aim of demonstrating systemic injustice. He uses rhetorical questions and emphasizes elements of conspiracy theory (the use of the press as a tool of the prosecution).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker refers to previous activity (a meeting with Prosecutor Parmas during the previous composition of the Riigikogu) and recent public activity. He specifically mentions making a statement on Kanal 2 last Monday concerning the influencing of witnesses, noting a pattern of using alternative media channels against official narratives.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the security structures (the Prosecutor's Office, Kapo, the Central Criminal Police), who are referred to as "the fist of the deep state," and the press (Eesti Ekspress), which is accused of acting as a tool for the Prosecutor's Office. The criticism is intense, accusing the opponents of political persecution, influencing witnesses, and violating the law (e.g., controlling declarations of interest). He warns colleagues against criticizing the security structures.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is little data available regarding the cooperation style, but the speaker makes an unusual point of noting agreement with Jürgen Ligi's statement about the poor optics of the situation. Generally, he focuses on defending individuals targeted by the system (Kalle Laanet) and bringing attention to their cases.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on state institutions and scandals that have occurred at the national level (the Prosecutor's Office, the Riigikogu, Eesti Ekspress). Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is the functioning of the rule of law and the protection of civil liberties, stressing that law enforcement agencies have become completely unchecked. He criticizes a system where prosecutors are not punished for legal violations, even as judges are being criminally charged by the dozens.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act to establish genuine oversight of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker claims that the current law precludes any mechanism for controlling their operations.
2 Speeches Analyzed