By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker takes a firm stance against the construction of wind farms, emphasizing the lack of knowledge concerning their health impacts and referencing WHO guidelines. The political position is aimed at criticizing the government's actions and accountability, demanding specific answers from ministers and accusing them of negligence regarding the health of the Estonian people. Another key focus is the strict observance of parliamentary procedure, requiring the session chair to fulfill their obligation in ensuring that answers are provided. These positions are strongly value-based and critical of the government's activities.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on two main issues: protecting the interests of farmers regarding damage caused by nuisance species (migratory birds and wild animals), and strong skepticism toward the science and political decisions promoted during the COVID-19 pandemic, often referred to as potential "pseudoscience." A pragmatic approach to lawmaking is preferred, ensuring that good ideas are not killed off due to legal deficiencies. The skepticism concerning the political bias of science is strong and value-based.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is the strong opposition to amending the constitution in a way that would extend voting rights in local elections to EU and NATO citizens. The speaker deems this amendment dangerous and foolish, stressing that the constitution is the bedrock of the state and is not something to be trifled with. He criticizes the use of political situations as a pretext for constitutional change and maintains that the amendment is a complete failure. This position is strongly value-based, centered on the preservation of the Estonian language and culture.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position centers on strong opposition to the actions of the Minister of the Interior, which are viewed as an unconstitutional policy of closing or restricting churches. The speaker emphasizes the principles of the rule of law, particularly the presumption of innocence (Section 22), contrasting them with political prejudgment. The stance is strongly value-based, defending constitutionality against potential over-regulation by the executive branch.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position opposes the massive development of wind energy, emphasizing that the government is violating the Atmospheric Air Protection Act by permitting the construction of pollution sources exceeding 250 meters in height. The stance is strongly critical, focusing on the violation of the law and the protection of human health and the natural environment. The government's actions are deemed a failure and unlawful.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political platform is staunchly anti-government, centered on the detrimental impact of wind farm development on public health and the government's dictatorial conduct. They also take a firm stand on defending the Riigikogu's rules of procedure, accusing the session chair of arbitrarily misinterpreting the law. These positions are articulated with extreme intensity and urgency, demanding the prime minister's resignation. The policy framework is strongly value-driven (the protection of citizens' rights) and outcome-based (the decline in health).
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on international security issues, particularly questioning the causes of the war in Ukraine and pointing to a possible link with NATO expansion. Strong emphasis is placed on parliamentary procedure and protecting the freedom of speech of Riigikogu members against improper conduct by ministers. The stance is value-based and focuses on calling into question the conduct of officials and the official narrative regarding foreign policy.