By Months: Annely Akkermann
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
11.2025
58 Speeches
The style is formal, detailed, and procedural, characteristic of a committee rapporteur, focusing on clarifying the substance and procedural flow of draft legislation. The tone is defensive when the frequent amendment of tax laws is criticized, yet simultaneously analytical, relying on figures and facts. In the debate, he/she also employs irony and sarcasm, for example, by referencing ChatGPT or Singaporean car purchase permits.
10.2025
86 Speeches
The style is highly formal, informative, and procedure-oriented, befitting a representative of the steering committee. The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing explanatory memoranda and specific sections of the law, and while answering colleagues' questions, remains defensive yet resolute. He favors a fact-based approach, rejecting emotional comparisons (such as equating lawyers' discussions with a puppy).
09.2025
2 Speeches
Uses a polite and formal tone, beginning with traditional forms of address. Presents philosophical questions, which demonstrates a reflective approach. The style is more exploratory than argumentative, focusing on the gathering of knowledge.
06.2025
57 Speeches
Employs a factual and technically precise style, relying on numerical data and legal references. Maintains a formal and neutral tone even when delivering criticism, avoiding emotional expressions. Structures arguments logically, beginning with an overview and concluding with specific findings. Occasionally uses irony ("the tax festival is over") and demands factually accurate claims from the opposing side.
05.2025
24 Speeches
Uses a factual, analytical approach, relying on statistics and concrete examples. The style is formal and technically precise but also includes emotional moments (such as biblical references when advocating for solar energy). Humor and personal experiences (entrepreneurial experience since 1991) are sometimes used to reinforce arguments.
04.2025
9 Speeches
Adopts a formal and fact-based approach, relying heavily on data and expert opinions. The style is explanatory and pedagogical, especially when addressing land tax issues. They honestly acknowledge the limits of their knowledge by stating directly, "I don't know" or "I cannot answer," which demonstrates honest and transparent communication.
01.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker relies on factual, numerical argumentation, steering clear of emotional rhetoric. The style is formal and technically precise, frequently referencing specific data and legal acts. He/She openly acknowledges the limitations of their viewpoints ("I don't really have a better answer") and occasionally employs a light ironic tone, particularly when engaging with the opposition.
12.2024
48 Speeches
Employs a technically precise and fact-based style, often acknowledging issues with the speed of their delivery. They combine the presentation of dry figures with personal examples (such as a grandmother's experience or life on Kihnu). The tone remains predominantly calm and explanatory, but they become defensive when faced with criticism, especially when discussing social issues.
11.2024
61 Speeches
The argumentation used is detailed and fact-based, relying heavily on specific figures and legal citations. The style is explanatory and pedagogical, particularly when introducing the technical aspects of the budget. Personal anecdotes are used occasionally (such as a grandmother's experience or their own background as a municipal leader) to illustrate the points. An official tone is maintained, though the speaker permits themselves the occasional mild ironic remark.
10.2024
16 Speeches
Employs an official, fact-based style, relying on figures and concrete data. The tone is calm and clarifying, though occasionally defensive concerning government policy. It favors logical arguments over emotional ones, utilizes metaphors ("large ships turn slowly"), and maintains a structured presentation when introducing the commission's decisions.
09.2024
5 Speeches
Formal and fact-based style, employing courteous forms of address ("Dear colleagues," "Respected Chairman"). Explains complex tax issues in plain language and corrects others' errors factually. The tone is calm and professional, avoiding emotional rhetoric.
07.2024
52 Speeches
The speaker employs a fact-based and technically detailed style, frequently relying on specific examples and statistical data. Their tone is formal and explanatory, seeking to persuade through logical arguments rather than emotional appeals. They often draw comparisons with other countries and cite expert opinions to back up their claims.
06.2024
69 Speeches
The style employed is factual and technically detailed, relying on figures and statutory references. The tone is formal and explanatory, though occasionally personal (with references to personal experience on Kihnu). Criticism is addressed directly, and practical examples (such as a caregiver's salary or the taxation of bonuses) are used to clarify complex tax mechanisms.
05.2024
22 Speeches
It employs a factual and analytical approach, relying on specific figures and legal citations. The tone is professional and educational, often clarifying complex economic concepts. It uses historical references (e.g., Solon) and comparisons with other countries to strengthen arguments. It expresses itself directly and concretely, avoiding excessive emotional rhetoric.
04.2024
4 Speeches
It employs an official, factual, and neutral tone, focusing on the precise explanation of legislative details. The speaking style is characterized by a structured approach, where facts, dates, and figures are consistently presented. Emotional elements are minimal, with the exception of the "Slava Ukraini" reference, which demonstrates clear support for Ukraine.
03.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker employs a formal, detailed, and fact-based style, focusing on procedural explanations and technical argumentation. He/She begins addresses with polite greetings ("Good afternoon, dear colleagues," "Thank you very much") and poses questions in a constructive tone. The style is analytical rather than emotional.
02.2024
16 Speeches
Employs a formally official tone, but incorporates personal examples and experiences to strengthen the arguments. Balances logical reasoning with emotional appeals, especially when discussing children and vulnerable groups. Prefers fact-based argumentation and quotes colleagues (Jürgen Ligi's mantra) to confirm their positions.
01.2024
80 Speeches
A formal and protocol-driven style, utilizing standard courtesy phrases like "Dear colleagues!" and "Esteemed Chairman/Chairperson!" A concrete and fact-based approach, avoiding emotional assessments. Short and precise presentations, focusing on the committee's decisions. Light irony occasionally surfaces, particularly regarding EKRE's draft legislation ("a very generous draft bill from EKRE").