Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
2024-10-17
Political Position
The political focus is on the constitutional protection of property rights. The speaker adopts a strong, value-based stance, arguing that the current legal provision limiting the terms of alienation is unconstitutional because it infringes upon the inviolability of property (Article 32 of the Constitution). It is stressed that the Constitution must also be applied in practice, ensuring the equal protection of property.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of substantive and procedural law, focusing specifically on the revision of judgments that have entered into force. Precise legal terminology is employed (e.g., "revision," "final court judgment," "constitutional breach"), and the argumentation relies directly on the provisions and commentaries of the Constitution.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, analytical, and principle-driven, focusing on logical and legal argumentation. The speaker first defines the technical terms and then presents their position regarding constitutionality. Rhetorical questions are employed ("How do you evaluate my line of reasoning?", "What is your assessment?") to engage the listener and demand a legal assessment from the opposing party.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is confined to the questions and viewpoints presented during the plenary session, which are concentrated on a single day and a single specific legal topic. The pattern indicates a focus on detailed legal challenging within the framework of the parliamentary debate.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the existing legal provision, which is deemed unconstitutional due to the infringement of property rights. The opposition is intense and is based purely on legal and fundamental grounds, arguing that a subordinate statute must not restrict rights guaranteed by the constitution.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data available concerning the style of cooperation; the addresses are framed more as questions and legal challenges directed at a specific recipient, demanding that they evaluate the legal line of reasoning presented.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the implementation of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the protection of the property rights of all citizens. Regional or local issues are not addressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives are articulated through the protection of property rights, which, pursuant to Article 32 of the Constitution, are considered inviolable and equally protected. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing the inviolability of property through legal norms that preclude its limitation by time limits in lower-tier legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social issue under discussion concerns the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, highlighting the inviolability of property and the right to due process (via the revision of proceedings). The objective is to ensure that the constitution is genuinely applied to every individual, even in isolated cases.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on challenging the existing legal provision that governs the reopening of court judgments. The speaker represents the opposing party, demanding the establishment of constitutionally compliant norms that would allow for the protection of property even when new circumstances arise after the statutory deadlines have expired.
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