By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

The working style in parliament is confrontational and uncompromising, particularly regarding the chairman and members of the Environment Committee, whom he accuses of unethical conduct. Outside of parliament, he collaborates closely with interest groups representing both the supporters of the draft bill and those filing complaints, stressing the importance of representing their concerns within the Riigikogu.

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The collaborative approach is aimed at calling on colleagues to restore critical thinking and involving all professional associations and specialists who have dared to hold an opinion different from the mainstream. It emphasizes the need to bring "out from the underground" scientists and doctors who are afraid to speak publicly. The willingness to discuss proposed amendments within the commission is also mentioned.

This style of cooperation is aimed at mobilizing political allies (referencing Arvo Aller and Mart Helme) and the broad public (teachers, the 76,000 people who signed against the car tax) against the government. The speaker emphasizes the need to rally together and stand united to oppose the government's policy. There are no references to a willingness to compromise or cross-party cooperation.

The speaker submitted the draft bill for amending the Income Tax Act in cooperation with Varro Vooglaid. He acknowledges colleague Jürgen Ligi's call for a substantive discussion and refers to a positive and reasoned conversation with General Ants Laaneots on the topic of taxation, demonstrating a readiness for substantive dialogue.

The speaker refers favorably to the issue raised by Kert Kingo and her legislative proposal, indicating cooperation or a convergence of views on this particular legal matter. The interaction with the rapporteur is corrective in nature (specifically concerning the role of the Prosecutor's Office), yet a polite tone is maintained.

A cooperative style is evident with fellow opposition members, as they were among those who submitted the formal query (Mart Maastik, Mart Helme, Martin Helme, Anti Poolamets, Kalle Grünthal). The relationship with the government is purely confrontational and uncompromising, focusing on exposing the government’s mistakes.

The speaker advocates finding consensus and tolerance, emphasizing that the opposition has quite often supported government bills as well. Appreciation is expressed for the relevant remarks made by colleagues Joller and Lutsar, indicating a readiness for cooperation and for moving the bill forward to the second reading. It is demanded that family doctors also have a say in the legislative process.

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