By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise in the fields of energy and detrimental health effects, employing terminology such as thermal power plant efficiency, infrasound frequency, accreditation, and pulsating sound. Specific data is referenced (e.g., WHO guideline 2018, heart rate 4–5 Hz), along with statements made by officials, which points to thorough preparatory work on the subject.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international law protocols (CEDAW, Convention on the Rights of the Child) and their impact on Estonia's three-tiered judicial system and the Constitution. Furthermore, they are familiar with issues concerning energy (offshore wind farms) and mineral resources (phosphorite, rare earth metals), as well as the constitutional rights of local authorities. The speaker refers to the work of the Social Affairs Committee and the report submitted by the children's delegation to the UN, thereby demonstrating procedural awareness.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the field of the law of obligations and consumer protection, referencing specific statutes and legal terminology such as "justified interest" and "unreasonably onerous." He/She focuses on the technical aspects of implementing legislation, such as the burden of proof and the limits of discretionary power.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the Public Transport Act and the Language Act, citing precise sections and subsections (e.g., Section 27 Subsection 1 of the Language Act and Section 2 Clause 1 of the Information Society Service Act). They use specific terminology ("service provider card," "taximeter," "content of brokering information society services") and rely on PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) analysis data concerning service provider cards issued to foreigners.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the quality of legislation and legislative drafting technique, specifically referencing the Rules of Procedure for Good Law Drafting and Normative Technique adopted by the Government of the Republic. He/She emphasizes the necessity of the draft act's preliminary drafting intention, concept, and the ex-post evaluation of the law's impact. Furthermore, he/she is familiar with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure, inquiring about restrictions on speaking rights and the asking of questions.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and legislative procedures, emphasizing the conformity of legislation with the Constitution and referencing the activities of the Chancellor of Justice. Separate attention is paid to the regulation of public health and environmental noise, highlighting details concerning equipment for measuring infrasound (below 10 hertz) and the lack of national knowledge on the subject. Furthermore, the speaker possesses knowledge of the previous deliberations of the Social Affairs Committee and the standpoints of ministry representatives.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in administrative law and legislative procedures, referencing specific legal acts, such as the Rules of Good Legislative Practice. Technical terms like "administrative act," "administrative court," and "intent to develop" are employed, underscoring the legal analysis. The expert opinion specifically addresses how the impacts were not analyzed during the preparation of the draft law.