By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker exhibits specific knowledge in the field of foodstuff composition and regulations, highlighting specific categories of E-substances (E1000–E1599) and mentioning 600 compounds. They cite the assessment by the National Institute for Health Development, which characterizes this as an extremely serious problem, thereby indicating expertise in public health and food chemistry topics.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding criminal procedure and the functioning of the rule of law, focusing specifically on the methodologies employed by investigative bodies (the Prosecutor's Office and the police). He describes in detail the timing surrounding the filing of suspicion, the alleged influencing of witnesses, and references the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act concerning the verification of declarations of interest.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and constitutional interpretation, citing the Annotated Edition of the Constitution when explaining voting rules. Furthermore, they possess specific knowledge of modern warfare, particularly the role of drones (kamikaze drones, reconnaissance drones) and supply chain issues related to the assembly of components originating from China.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The presenter demonstrates knowledge of the procedures concerning the Riigikogu and ministers taking the oath of office, as well as the five-year validity period of the corresponding certificates. The focus is on analyzing the logic and internal consistency of the legislation, specifically questioning why the same person must repeatedly take the oath. Also addressed are additional security measures and the existence of alternatives to them.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu’s operational procedures and ministerial accountability, stressing Parliament’s role as an employer. On a substantive level, by going into detail, he attempts to challenge the Prime Minister’s claims about climate change, demanding the specific names of countries and regions where ice melt has had a catastrophic impact.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker expresses interest in accelerating renewable energy projects and their economic impact, while demanding a list of specific negative consequences. He substantiates his stance by referencing an external authority (the head of the stock exchange), who has highlighted significant issues, which suggests an awareness of the views held by the economic community.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The presenter demonstrates detailed knowledge of parliamentary procedures, accurately citing page 507, point 3 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules (the so-called "yellow book"). This expertise centers on the regulations governing the conduct of the Information Hour and the criteria for assessing the sufficiency of answers provided to questions.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates practical expertise in renewable energy production and storage on the Estonian islands, particularly concerning off-grid solutions. He uses technical details, describing how renewable energy production in winter is "absolute zero," and electricity must be generated using fossil fuel-based generators or tractors. He also refers to specific consumption needs, such as welding, which necessitate starting up the generator.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker positions themselves as someone who truly understands the lived reality of families in poverty, contrasting this knowledge with the government’s "empty rhetoric" and statistics. Their expertise is rooted more in emotional and social awareness, emphasizing the Prime Minister's inability to describe the causes and consequences of poverty.