By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The political focus is directed at the legality and constitutionality of the presiding officer's actions, presenting strong opposition to the procedure by which the draft bill is being handled. The speaker stresses the necessity of intervening in the presiding officer's allegedly unlawful activities, utilizing legal remedies to do so. Their position is strongly procedural and oriented toward the defense of the constitution.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is firmly against the vehicle tax, viewing it as manipulation and unconstitutional because it jeopardizes the preservation of technical cultural heritage. They emphasize the defense of Estonian sovereignty, sharply criticizing the actions of the European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK) as a violation of the rights of the parliamentary plenary session and the use of a "back door." The speaker's framework is both value-based (cultural heritage) and procedural (constitutionality).
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The political stance centers on strengthening ministerial accountability, offering firm support for a draft law that would criminalize lying in the Riigikogu (Parliament) in specific circumstances. This position is driven by the actions of the previous administration (Kaja Kallas's government) and is heavily focused on improving governmental ethics and transparency. The stance itself is primarily results-oriented and guided by ethical principles.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly opposed to the proposed car tax bill, which is being framed as a historical injustice akin to Stalin’s forced collectivization. Criticism is directed at the government’s inability to manage the state budget, emphasizing the necessity of caring for the Estonian people rather than distributing funds indiscriminately. This stance is intensely value-driven (preservation of cultural heritage) and results-driven (the government’s lack of financial competence).