Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-15
Political Position
The political focus is on two issues: democratic representation in the presidential Electoral College and the mitigation of wind energy impacts. On the issue of representation, he/she strongly supports restoring the number of electors to the previous level (160+) in order to enhance democratic principles and better represent the population’s views. Regarding energy policy, the stance is highly critical of the existing mitigation measures and safety studies (infrasound), deeming them insufficient and outdated.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the mechanisms of electoral body representation and energy legislation. He is particularly detailed on the topic of infrasound generated by wind turbines, citing specific technical data (200 kW vs 6–7 MW turbines) and referencing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2018 guideline. He stresses that the decisions are based on studies that are 15 years old.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, formal, and strongly adversarial, especially regarding the minister's responses. The speaker relies on logical and factual arguments (democratic representation, the age of the studies) and expresses their dissatisfaction with the answers openly and resolutely, stating: "I inform you that your answer is unsatisfactory."
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary session by asking questions, focusing specifically on certain legislative amendments. Participation in a committee meeting immediately preceding the plenary is also mentioned, indicating a detailed monitoring of the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at the minister and the government's policy, which is considered flawed and undemocratic. The criticism targets both the structure of the electoral college (which favors the coalition) and the data underpinning the energy sector decisions (outdated studies). The speaker issued a direct challenge to the minister, asking him to refute the WHO conclusions if he refuses to acknowledge them.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker's style in this context is purely confrontational and demanding, focusing on challenging the minister's responses and policy. There is no evidence of seeking cooperation or readiness to compromise with other political forces.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues, addressing the reform of the presidential electoral body and the Energy Sector Organization Act. Local governments (LGUs) are mentioned only in the context of appointing electors, rather than solving specific regional projects or problems.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker raises a significant social and health issue concerning the impact of wind farms on human health. The hazardous nature of infrasound is emphasized, and reference is made to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines that point to serious problems.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on amendments to the Act on the Formation of the Electoral College and the Act on the Organization of Energy Management. The speaker is an active opponent and questioner regarding the need to increase the number of electors and the mitigation measures associated with the establishment of wind power plants.
4 Speeches Analyzed