Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-03
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional to the government's actions, which increase the financial burden and administrative complexity for citizens. Injustice towards the poor and the elderly is highlighted, criticizing the failure of draft legislation intended to raise subsistence benefits and pensions. The rhetoric is value-based (justice, constitution) and condemns the government's activities, accusing the coalition of reaching into the taxpayer's pocket.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the administrative procedures for vital statistics registration and the practical issues surrounding the payment of state fees, specifically highlighting the lack of cash acceptance at the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board). Furthermore, he/she references Article 13 of the Constitution and is well-versed in the legislative history of previous draft bills concerning social benefits.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and accusatory, employing strong historical analogies, comparing the state to the mafia of the 1990s. It appeals to justice and constitutional values, blending administrative arguments with warnings about the "new Soviet Union" desired by globalists.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity are restricted to participation in the debate of draft legislation during plenary sessions, where he/she poses critical questions and delivers lengthy speeches. Data concerning other activities or appearances is unavailable.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who face intense criticism both for their political decisions (such as squeezing the poor) and for procedural obstructions (like being absent from the chamber). Their activities are branded as "mafia-like" and geared toward globalists, signaling uncompromising opposition.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the positions of colleagues (e.g., Pipi-Liis Siemann, Helmen Kütt) to support their criticism of the government. Data on seeking compromises or cross-party cooperation is absent, with the focus remaining on criticizing the coalition.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Regional focus is highlighted when describing the negative impacts of concentrating services in county centers, using Järva County and Paide as examples. Emphasis is placed on the resulting transport and time costs incurred by residents of rural areas, especially the elderly.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Their economic views are strongly socially oriented, demanding that the subsistence benefit be raised to at least 300 euros and that supplementary pension payments be introduced. They oppose any increase in the tax burden or state fees that puts a squeeze on the poor, and they criticize the government for creating an outrageous tax burden.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Among the social problems highlighted are the economic situation of the elderly and low-income individuals, and the administrative burden they face concerning civil status procedures. There is a demand for the guarantee of law and justice, and for state protection in accordance with the Constitution, particularly for vulnerable groups.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the draft bill on vital statistics procedures, specifically highlighting the complexity involved in paying state fees and the centralization of services. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on supporting draft legislation concerning social benefits (pensions, subsistence allowance), which ultimately failed due to the ruling coalition.
4 Speeches Analyzed