By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly procedural and value-based, opposing any amendment to the constitution driven solely by the immediate political situation, while emphasizing the constitution's role in guaranteeing national-cultural and peaceful coexistence. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the bill under consideration, arguing that it fails to meet the standards of sound legislative practice and proper legal drafting technique. They stress the necessity of adhering to established principles and values during the process of constitutional creation.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The political position focuses on the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and the issue of the rights of non-affiliated members. The speaker strongly emphasizes that the current rule, which permits only factions to speak during the third reading, unfairly excludes nearly a quarter of the members from the debate. This stance is aimed at ensuring procedural fairness within the parliament.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus is on the repeal of Section 151¹ of the Penal Code, as, in his view, it has been repeatedly abused by the police against Estonian nationalists and patriots. The stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the violation of the principles of the rule of law and the suppression of national sentiment. He sharply criticizes key government figures and the actions of the police, which, in his estimation, have turned into a political police force.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s fiscal policy and state budget, which are viewed as destructive to Estonia. The central issue is the illegality of the budget and the associated new taxes (car tax, property tax) that reduce the public's income. The speaker believes that parliamentary avenues for improving the situation have been exhausted, necessitating public intervention via a general strike. The position is strongly value- and results-driven, focusing on protecting the assets and income of the populace.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The most crucial issue is the failure of critical infrastructure (the blowing up of a viaduct) and the associated government accountability. The political stance is heavily focused on evaluating the government's actions and demanding compensation for damages suffered by citizens due to the power outage. Raising the issue of compensating these losses is clearly aimed at assessing the government's effectiveness in resolving the crisis.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional to the government's proposed legislation, particularly when these proposals include hidden amendments related to state oversight. The speaker stresses the need to protect Estonia's mineral resources (phosphorite, rare earth metals), referring to them as "Estonia's crown jewels," and accuses the government of concealing the true facts from the public. This stance is deeply value-based, prioritizing national sovereignty and safeguarding resources against foreign influence.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker adopts a fiercely oppositional stance on healthcare funding matters, particularly concerning the funding of abortions and the reduction of cancer drug prices. They criticize coalition members of parliament and medical scientists regarding their priorities and competence. The political framework is value-driven, focusing on moral choices (abortion versus cancer treatment) and the incompetence of their opponents.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker heavily focuses on socio-economic issues, strongly advocating for a reduction in VAT on foodstuffs to 5% to ease the financial burdens faced by the Estonian people. He is also critical of Rail Baltic’s strategic resilience in the event of a serious conflict, arguing that the infrastructure would be easily destroyed. His political stance is defined by direct criticism of the government's actions and the political ratings of the opposition.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government's tax increases (especially the car tax) and the breaking of election promises. The focus is on criticizing the government's actions and political integrity (specifically, lying), highlighting the untrustworthiness of the Reform Party and Eesti 200. The position is strongly results-oriented and values-driven, centering on political dishonesty.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oriented toward defending the sovereignty of the Riigikogu, criticizing ELAK for overstepping its authority during the transposition of European Union directives. The speaker expresses deep skepticism regarding the official climate change narratives, viewing them as a massive business plan for the sale of CO2 quotas and wind turbines. Their focus is value-based (specifically, the constitutional order) and procedural.