By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position centers on the unjust distribution of resources and favors among political factions, employing the metaphor of Santa Claus. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the Reform Party, labeling their membership as abnormal. The criticism is directed at the system's unfair operation, specifically noting that EKRE and the "aknaalused" (marginalized groups) have been left without the necessary "gifts."
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the procedural irregularities in wind energy development and the associated invisible health risks (infrasound). The speaker strongly opposes the government's actions, which permit the construction of wind turbines before the Health Board and the Ministry of Climate have developed adequate understanding and solutions regarding these hazards. The position is highly critical of the government's actions and timing, emphasizing that risk assessments must precede construction.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position centers on strong opposition to the current procedure for adopting European Union legal acts, viewing it as potentially unconstitutional. The speaker emphasizes parliamentary sovereignty and criticizes the delegation of powers to the European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK), demanding a legal clarification. The framework of this position is strongly value-based, focusing on guaranteeing constitutionality.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional regarding the government’s economic management, which is described as incompetent and having "run into the ditch." It sharply criticizes the disregard for the fundamental principles of basic taxation and the sidelining of advice from economists. Another key issue is the protection of public health, specifically the failure to address the dangers posed by wind turbine infrasound, leading to demands for the immediate cessation of construction. The criticism is thus aimed both at economic policy and the lack of expertise concerning public health.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is moderately skeptical regarding the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, emphasizing that a system protecting children's rights has already been in place in Estonia for a long time. The main concern is related to legal complexity and the potential abuse of the complaints submission system by parents. The stance is strongly policy- and value-based, focusing on the actual protection of the child and the functionality of the legal system.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition to the government’s tax policy and the expansion of the use of the Defence Forces in foreign missions, particularly in the context of Ukraine. The central framework is the detrimental nature of the government’s actions toward the Estonian people, affecting them both economically (through excise duty hikes) and physically (sending people to war, the health impact of wind turbines). These positions are sharply contrasting and value-based, emphasizing national defense and the welfare of the populace. The political stance is aimed at blocking the government’s activities and issuing a warning to the public.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the protection of human health and the safety of the living environment. The speaker strongly opposes the planning and construction of wind turbines until standards meeting modern needs for regulating infrasound and low-frequency noise have been developed and implemented. He criticizes the government's actions, where construction is proceeding ahead of the development of safety requirements.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position centers on protecting children from pedophiles, strongly opposing a draft bill that allegedly allows convicted individuals to work with children again. The viewpoint is intensely value-driven, emphasizing a moral duty and an evolutionary responsibility toward one's offspring. The speaker accuses the coalition of deliberate lying and favoring pedophiles, which demonstrates strong opposition to the government's actions.