By Plenary Sessions: Kalle Grünthal

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional law (Article 22 of the Constitution) and criminal law, challenging the minister's claims on a legal basis. He/She is familiar with parliamentary traditions and the procedure for handling international conventions. Unusually, he/she uses psychological terminology in the political debate, diagnosing the opponent with narcissistic personality disorder.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of legal and penal policy, discussing the justification for state intervention and the circumstances surrounding the raising of fine rates. Specific terminology is used, such as "conflict of interest," "narcissistic personality disorder," and "customs tariffs," and reference is made to the harmonization of European Union directives.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of substantive and procedural law, focusing specifically on the revision of judgments that have entered into force. Precise legal terminology is employed (e.g., "revision," "final court judgment," "constitutional breach"), and the argumentation relies directly on the provisions and commentaries of the Constitution.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of prison service logistics and infrastructure, citing a specific additional expenditure (exceeding one million) and the presence of detention facilities in the counties that comply with EU standards. International finance topics are also covered, specifically questioning the link between the funding for the WHO investment round, signed off by the Prime Minister, and taxation matters. The expertise is centered on identifying optimal and cost-efficient solutions.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the ongoing labor disputes, citing the strike plans of railway workers stemming from a budget cut of nearly 15 million euros. They also highlighted a joint appeal by the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the employers' association, and 38 companies opposing the government's economic policy. This knowledge centers on the links between the economy, labor relations, and internal security.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The politician demonstrates expertise in budget management (transferable funds) and parliamentary procedure (oath of office, Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure). Furthermore, he is familiar with his opponents’ previous political platforms, which he uses to criticize current policy.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in constitutional and international law, specifically citing Articles 16 and 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. He also quotes the European Court of Human Rights ruling in *Lambert v. France* and the Oviedo Convention to support his arguments concerning the obligation to protect health. Furthermore, he is familiar with the legal requirements and duties of the State Secretary position, emphasizing the necessity of having a higher education in law.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of legislation and criminal law, referencing US law and the objective element of an offense. They also possess knowledge of taxation, explaining the impact of an income tax increase on net income and purchasing power, relying on terminology found in tax textbooks. When discussing the draft Hunting Act, they employ the analogy of law, referencing a specific section of the Fishing Act.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of both strategic infrastructure (Rail Baltic) and traffic management. He mentions rare earth elements and phosphorite in the context of the European Union’s funding interest. When justifying his views on traffic management, he relies on his long-term personal driving experience (42 years) and anecdotal evidence (video footage sent via Facebook).