By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in knowing the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, citing specific sections (§ 146, subsection 8) concerning the duties of the session chair. They are familiar with the topic of the health effects of wind turbines, referencing the 2018 WHO guideline regarding health disorders. Furthermore, the speaker claims to have actively communicated with the Health Board (Terviseamet), learning about their lack of necessary equipment and expertise in measuring the damage.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the regulation of agriculture and wildlife damage, specifically inquiring about compensation for damage to sown seeds caused by migratory birds. They are also aware of international political developments (the reassessment of Canada's COVID decisions) and use terms like "nuisance specimen" and "parliamentary practice" in the context of lawmaking. They emphasize the need to distinguish between legal deficiencies and valuable ideas within the legislative process.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional law, referencing the Constitution's role as a general norm and citing the position held by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise. They also present geopolitical and strategic arguments (e.g., the case of Turkey) concerning the potential dangers of expanding suffrage. Furthermore, they demand a detailed description of Russia's influence activities, indicating a desire to delve deeply into the subject matter.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Estonian legal framework, specifically referring to Section 22 of the Constitution and Section 151¹ of the Penal Code ("Supporting and Justifying an International Crime"). The expert assessment focuses on protecting the principles of the rule of law and criminal procedure, emphasizing that only a court has the authority to convict a person of a crime.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the environmental and health risks associated with wind turbines, highlighting specific contaminants such as sulfur hexafluoride, toxic plastics, infrasound, and ice throw. He/She authoritatively cites sections (§ 19, § 27) of the Atmospheric Air Protection Act, as well as the 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) guideline concerning harmful effects. Emphasis is placed on the Health Board’s inability to measure infrasound, meaning the full extent of the damage remains unknown.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the health impacts of wind farms, referencing the Health Board's lack of equipment for measuring infrasound and citing statements made by a ministry representative to the Social Affairs Committee. He/She accurately quotes the Riigikogu's rules of procedure, specifically referring to Section 134, Subsection 1, concerning the inclusion of a motion of no confidence on the agenda. Specific data is presented regarding the number of complaints received by the Health Board from the Saarde wind farm area.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates interest in the historical details of foreign policy (the 1995 NATO enlargement discussions) and parliamentary legal procedure, particularly on the issues of immunity and ministerial accountability. This knowledge relies mainly on citing newspapers (Sõnumileht, Postimees), referencing sensitive information regarding biolabs and the enlargement agreements. Their proficiency is also reflected in their ability to raise legal questions concerning ministerial immunity and the right to seek judicial review.