Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-08
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on protecting constitutional freedoms and opposing monopolies. The speaker opposes the wholesale pharmaceutical monopoly and the corruption associated with it, and is categorically against the draft legislation that would increase security at the expense of freedom. The political framework is value-based, emphasizing the supremacy of the constitution and warning against the threat of a digital concentration camp.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the system for ordering and distributing pharmaceuticals, gained through experience on the Social Affairs Committee, specifically highlighting hospitals' desire to handle their own procurement. They also possess strong expertise in constitutional law, relying on the arguments of leading legal experts (Varro Vooglaid, Carri Ginter) concerning the unacceptability of the proposed bill.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and confrontational, employing strong metaphors, such as comparing Andre Hanimäe's speech to the storming of the Winter Palace. The appeals are primarily logical, relying on the constitution and the opinions of top legal experts, but they also include emotional warnings about a "digital concentration camp."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
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3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the ministries maintaining the drug monopoly and the proponents of the draft bill, especially Andre Hanimäe. The criticism is intense, focusing on political corruption and the disregard for the constitution. The speaker asks the minister directly whether he is prepared to finally break up the monopoly, and casts doubt on the legal expertise of the opponent (Hanimäe).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is evident outside the Riigikogu, relying on the authority and arguments of top legal experts (Varro Vooglaid, Carri Ginter) regarding constitutional law matters. There are no indications of collaboration with other Riigikogu members or a willingness to compromise.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the validity of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the national system for the distribution of medicines. It is mentioned that the ministry justifies the ban on direct ordering of medicines with the argument that "Estonia is so small."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic views are strongly anti-monopoly, criticizing the agreements between pharmaceutical manufacturers and general practitioners (GPs) that create an unethical system of kickbacks. The speaker suggests that the prescribing of medicines is motivated by rewards, such as trips abroad, rather than the patient's actual needs.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
When addressing social issues, there is a strong emphasis on the balance between civil liberties (freedom) and national security (security). The speaker warns that moving solely towards security essentially leads to a digital concentration camp, and defends the supremacy of the constitution.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on challenging bills that violate the constitution and restrict freedoms. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill, which they consider to be unconstitutional. There is also a demand to end the pharmaceutical monopoly, which points to a desire to change healthcare regulations.
3 Speeches Analyzed