By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main opponents are the Minister of the Interior (on procedural and legal grounds) and Jürgen Ligi, the Reform Party minister. The attacks directed against Ligi are intensely personal, accusing him of lying and having a personality disorder. The government's economic policy is sharply criticized, with references made to its failure and the resulting protests.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main adversary is Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, who is criticized both on a personal level (narcissistic personality disorder) and for ethical violations (conflict of interest). The opposition is also aimed at the government's legal policy, which is tightening fine rates despite no visible increase in violations. The criticism is intense and includes personal accusations.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed against the existing legal provision, which is deemed unconstitutional due to the infringement of property rights. The opposition is intense and is based purely on legal and fundamental grounds, arguing that a subordinate statute must not restrict rights guaranteed by the constitution.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main opposition is directed at the government and specific ministers who are accused of obfuscation, evasion, and incompetence regarding the issue. The criticism is political (concerning the costly bill) as well as procedural (the Riigikogu's lack of awareness) and personal. Widespread dissatisfaction is highlighted, encompassing cultural workers, teachers, the Estonian Railways trade union, and the Estonian Employers' Confederation.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The main adversary is the government, which is being intensely criticized for its economy-damaging policies and budget cuts. The criticism is policy-based, but also includes accusations that the government is preparing to use force against the strikers. The confrontation is high-intensity, and the possibility of compromise is not mentioned.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The opposition’s stance is highly intense and directed primarily at Jürgen Ligi and the Reform Party. The criticism is both political (raising the tax burden) and personal/ethical, accusing the opponent of violating the spirit of the oath of office and inconsistency. The attacks are direct and uncompromisingly aggressive.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main adversaries are government ministers, who are accused of violating the constitution and engaging in unethical activities, as well as the Riigikogu Board, which allowed a corruption-tinged draft bill to proceed. The criticism is intense and encompasses both political (the case of Keit Kasemets) and procedural accusations (the retaliatory action against Taimar Peterkop). There is no sign of a willingness to compromise; instead, demands are being made for accountability and resignation.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed squarely at the ruling coalition, particularly the Reform Party, accusing them of deliberate lying and deceiving the public (tax hikes, broken election promises). The criticism is intense, escalating from mere political failure to being branded "anti-state activity." He/She claims that the coalition is merely a "lackey carrying out orders given from elsewhere" and is doing this solely to hold onto power.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The main opposition is aimed squarely at the policies of the minister and the government, criticizing both the objectives of Rail Baltic and the decisions regarding traffic management. The criticism is intense and highly political, suggesting that the minister is either inadequately informed or fully aware of the projects' true objectives, which are detrimental to national interests.