Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-12-03
Political Position
The political position centers on protecting children from pedophiles, strongly opposing a draft bill that allegedly allows convicted individuals to work with children again. The viewpoint is intensely value-driven, emphasizing a moral duty and an evolutionary responsibility toward one's offspring. The speaker accuses the coalition of deliberate lying and favoring pedophiles, which demonstrates strong opposition to the government's actions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the amendments to the Penal Register Act and the Child Protection Act, citing specific sections and provisions. They emphasize the role of the Social Insurance Board in applying for the deletion of criminal data and making reassessment decisions. This knowledge is utilized to refute the opponents' legal arguments.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and moralizing, employing strong language and insults (e.g., "fool's cap," "bastard opportunity"). Alongside logical arguments, strong natural analogies (such as the example of the mother bear) and rhetorical questions are utilized to emphasize the danger of the bill and the responsibility of the opponents. The tone is accusatory and urgent.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The records are limited to intensive participation in a single plenary session on December 3, 2024, raising repeated questions and making statements regarding the draft bill. The speaker is an active participant in the debate, repeatedly leveling the same accusations and demanding a response.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are coalition MPs, commission members (including doctors), and ministry representatives, who are accused of deliberate lying and favoring pedophiles. The criticism is intense and personal, calling into question the opponents' morality and conscience. No willingness to compromise is expressed; instead, they are demanding the rejection of the draft bill.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker supports EKRE's proposed amendments, demonstrating cooperation with their parliamentary group. He is individually appealing to the conscience of the coalition MPs, calling on them to vote against the draft bill and show that they care about the welfare of children.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is no regional focus; attention is paid exclusively to national legislation and child protection issues across the whole of Estonia.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
When it comes to social issues, the protection of children from sexual predators is front and center, expressing strong opposition to a draft bill that allegedly allows pedophiles to work with children again. The issue is framed in terms of moral and evolutionary values, stressing the necessity of protecting offspring at any cost.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the opposition to the draft amendment of the Child Protection Act and the Criminal Records Database Act, especially regarding the provisions for deleting criminal data. The speaker is an active opponent of the draft bill and supports the amendments proposed by the opposition (EKRE). They stress that the text of the law must clearly express the will of the legislator, not the ministry's "interpretation."
4 Speeches Analyzed