By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political platform is fiercely anti-government, leveling accusations of corruption and claiming the government is turning Estonia into an economic periphery by ceding natural resources to foreign capital. There is a strong emphasis on protecting national natural resources and ensuring compliance with Article 5 of the Constitution. The political framework is founded on values (sovereignty) and outcomes (the failure of the current government).
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position focuses strongly on defending democratic values and constitutionality. The speaker questions the suitability of the Riigikogu Board, referencing the accusation that they are an “authoritarian regime chatbot,” which constitutes a strongly value-based criticism. Furthermore, sharp criticism is leveled against an international agreement that appears to contradict the principle of the territorial scope of the Penal Code.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political position is sharply critical of the government's actions, particularly concerning the procedural handling of the Lihula monument, demanding accountability and truth. It also voices deep concern over the influx of foreign capital and the cheap acquisition of Estonian land for establishing wind parks, while simultaneously backing a draft law aimed at restricting this. The focus is heavily value-driven (protection of national wealth) and procedural (principles of the rule of law).
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The most prominent topic is national defense and the security situation, which is framed by the credibility of the government's communication. The speaker adopts a critical stance toward the Minister of Defense's categorical statements regarding the timing of the war's commencement, deeming them alarming. The focus is on a results-oriented and trust-based framework, demanding clarification of the source of the published information.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The political focus is directed towards the handling of historical monuments (the Lihula monument) and the legal grounds associated with this issue. The speaker questions the legal basis for the monument's confiscation, relying on a previous expert assessment commissioned by the police in 2004, which ruled out the presence of Nazi symbolism. The position taken is strongly procedural and focused on legislation, demanding an explanation from the government regarding the disregard of existing law.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is placed on food security, which is being treated as a highly topical and critical issue, with reference also made to discussions at the European Parliament level. The speaker is strongly opposed to the removal of subsidies intended for farmers, arguing that this jeopardizes the sustainability of agricultural businesses and the nation's food security. This position is heavily policy-driven and underscores the existential threat involved.