By Agendas: Züleyxa Izmailova

Total Agendas: 62

Fully Profiled: 62

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is analytical and argumentative, relying heavily on economic theory and international comparisons. The tone is critical and at times aggressive toward the opposition, accusing them of hypocrisy and inaction. The speech includes both logical appeals (explaining the budget’s impact) and references to social problems (a more meager diet).
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2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is logical, straightforward, and interrogative, employing arguments grounded in scientific objectivity and facts. The tone is formal (addressing the chairman and the minister) and focuses on clarifying a specific detail—the increase in emissions compared to the previous version.
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker's style is critical, accusatory, and frustrated, particularly concerning the minister's responses, which are dismissed as "lame" and "vague, non-specific platitudes." Both logical arguments (referencing studies and the number of endangered species) and emotional appeals are employed, emphasizing that the government has failed in protecting nature and is instead actively accelerating its destruction.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The tone is urgent, passionate, and at times aggressive, especially directed towards the government and the Reform Party. It utilizes both emotional appeals ("Dear people of Estonia, if you are still awake") and thorough logical arguments concerning budgetary impact and circular consumption/use. The style is formal, yet it includes sharp accusations regarding the government's unfairness.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal (addressing the Minister), yet it incorporates emotional and figurative expressions (e.g., "traveling circus," "stirring up passions") to describe the chaotic nature of the public debates. The tone is concerned and solution-oriented, emphasizing that the process has become highly contentious.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and personal, addressing the minister by referencing his previous reputation (an Estonian patriot) to highlight the contradiction in his current policy. Both emotional appeals (conscience, a lesson that is too costly) and logical arguments (the deficit, the threat to the credit rating) are employed.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker's rhetorical style is critical and data-driven, utilizing specific financial indicators and citing official sources. The tone is concerned and urgent, emphasizing how difficult the situation is to grasp given the severe lack of funding prevalent in the sector. The appeals target both logic (the numbers) and emotion (the impact on communities).
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker's rhetorical style is emotional and insistent, using rhetorical questions to emphasize injustice ("What are these children guilty of, then?"). The appeal is aimed at empathy, directly linking the political problem to the welfare of children. The tone is critical and demanding, particularly regarding the minister's previous responses.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, sarcastic, and combative, utilizing strong language to describe the government's chaos. The speaker employs rhetorical questions and irony, especially regarding the idea of bringing women to Estonia to give birth, which is framed as a "prospective business plan." The tone is more emotional and accusatory than logically detailed.
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2025-09-24
The Chancellery of the Riigikogu agreement with the law firm Sorainen OÜ: "Deregulation and nature conservation restrictions in forest management – an international comparison and proposals for Estonia."

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and sharply interrogative, employing repeated questions to hold the minister accountable. The speaker uses rhetorical questions (e.g., concerning confidence in the ministry's competence) to underscore their criticism of procedural errors. The tone is critical and demands clarification regarding the justification for entering into the contract.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, raising pointed questions to the government in the form of a formal inquiry. The speaker employs logical argumentation, highlighting procedural shortcomings and relying heavily on social democratic values (inclusion, justice). The tone is demanding and stresses the necessity of social cohesion.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the minister directly ("Honorable Chair of the Session! Dear Minister!"). The tone is concerned and demanding, but the objective is to obtain a logical and fact-based overview and answers regarding the situation in Estonia.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The tone is formal and respectful (when addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister), yet the substance is demanding and direct. The speaker stresses the long-standing nature of the inquiry and requires immediate clarification given the recent comments. The conclusion demands a simple yes/no answer, underscoring the intent to prevent ambiguous responses.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, employing the metaphor of "holes in healthcare" to describe systemic deficiencies. The speaker logically presents their arguments, highlighting the injustice of the state's action in taxing charitable activities. The speech concludes with a direct moral question posed to the minister: "Do you consider this fair?"
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and urgent, employing direct rhetorical questions to challenge the minister ("Doesn't it seem to you...?"). The speaker relies on logical arguments based on highlighting the inconsistency of the policy (taxes, lack of focus). Dramatic exaggeration is used, warning that "the lost decade will soon turn into two."
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, presenting direct and demanding questions to the minister to justify the policy. The speaker employs a logical and data-driven approach, highlighting youth unemployment statistics in support of their position. The tone is formal and focuses on demanding specific solutions.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker often adopts a critical and confrontational style, particularly when addressing procedural failures, frequently employing strong judgments such as "shameful" and "embarrassing." When discussing social issues, the tone becomes moralistic and insistent, stressing the necessity of protecting vulnerable individuals and demanding swift accountability from both ministers and the prosecutor's office.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is confrontational, accusatory, and urgent, employing strong emotional appeals (referencing losses suffered by the elderly and "thugs"). Direct rhetorical questions are used to challenge the opposing side's responsibility and values, accusing them of protecting these thugs.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, posing direct questions to the opposing side regarding the contradictions between their historical identity and their current policies. A logical appeal is employed, emphasizing the requirement to fulfill election promises and highlighting the irrationality of the policy. The tone is formal, addressing the respected chairperson and rapporteur, but the substance of the message remains demanding.
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2025-06-18
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is personal, direct, and emotional, emphasizing personal discomfort and physical distress ("it genuinely makes me sick to my stomach"). It relies more on appealing to subjective feelings than on logical arguments or data.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and straightforward, presenting the Minister with a specific political question. The tone is analytical and logical, relying on established facts (teacher shortage and low salary) without emotional appeals. The address is brief and focuses solely on one topic.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and emotionally charged, expressing embarrassment and sadness regarding the minister's responses. Strong rhetorical questions are used ("Why are you hiding the analyses?") to emphasize the impropriety of the minister's actions. The tone is formal, but the content is highly confrontational, focusing on the logical accusation of violating procedural rules.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, direct, and confrontational, featuring both political criticism and personal attacks directed at the minister (for instance, the accusation of "stupidly failing to respond" and "being tired"). The speaker often uses rhetorical questions to emphasize the negative consequences of the bill and the ambiguity of the government's responses, for example, by asking whether voluntary extra work means unpaid labor.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone of the speech is critical and urgent, accusing the government of negligence and serving narrow business interests. It employs both logical arguments (consequences for regional policy, economic policy rationale) and strong emotional appeals (the livelihood of families, difficulties purchasing food). The style is formal, yet contains populist elements, addressing "Dear Estonian people" directly.
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2025-06-11
Increasing logging in sacred sites.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The style is formal and value-driven, employing strong emotional appeals (sacred and inviolable, cultural conscience). The speaker poses sharp rhetorical questions to the Prime Minister, questioning the priorities underlying the government's decisions and the existence of cultural considerations.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is combative, straightforward, and accusatory, employing strong language such as "demagogic" and "in the interests of monopolists." Direct rhetorical questions are used to challenge the minister's actions, and specific justifications are demanded regarding the policy's impact. The tone is skeptical, particularly regarding the honesty of the responses ("the hope for this is very small").
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The tone is concerned and demanding, highlighting systemic deficiencies (resources, oversight) and the necessity of restoring public trust. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural, focusing on matters of accountability and oversight.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is critical and question-oriented, presented in the form of an official inquiry. The tone is formal and demands clarification, focusing on the logical contradiction between the government’s previous decision and its current inaction. Instead of emotional appeals, emphasis is placed on the necessity for consistency and strategic stability.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is serious, critical, and inquiry-focused, addressing the minister directly. Logical argumentation is employed to demonstrate the link between the agency's inaction and the ongoing perpetration of crimes. The tone is formal, concentrating on facts and procedural deficiencies.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and polite, utilizing the forms of address "Esteemed Chairman of the Session" and "Dear Minister." The discourse is direct and question-oriented, focusing on the acquisition of logical and precise information concerning policy implementation.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is insistent, emotional, and morally charged, framing the incident as a "mirror of society" and a "question of conscience." Strong judgments and metaphors are used (e.g., "clusterfuck," "house of horrors") to emphasize the system's failure. The appeal is directed at the fundamental human need for justice, while simultaneously criticizing the minister's alleged bureaucratic inaction.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, employing powerful metaphors (e.g., "smokescreen" and "double-dealing"). The speaker appeals to both logic (the facts suggest the opposite) and emotion (our children deserve a future), emphasizing the lack of transparency in politics and the danger posed to democracy. The tone is urgent, stressing that the crisis deepens every year.
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2025-05-21
Forestry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The speaker's style is sharp, critical, and probing, utilizing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the logic and balance of the government's policy. The tone is concerned and cautionary, particularly regarding the possibility of paving the way for the forestry industry to lift restrictions. Strong, emotionally charged language is employed ("legitimization of forest theft").
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, sarcastic, and attacking, especially when criticizing the minister's self-confidence and wisdom. Rhetorical questions and colorful metaphors ("the little brother's provision sack") are used to highlight the discrepancies between the opposing side's policies and goals. The tone is more emotional and contentious than neutrally data-based.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and question-driven, addressing the Minister directly. Logical argumentation is employed, citing procedural hurdles and expressing concern over the parties' complaints regarding the state's insufficient support.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetoric is extremely combative and insistent, emphasizing moral and emotional appeal, describing the destruction of nature as "brutality" and "shattered homes." The style balances emotional imagery (e.g., "dead landscape") with concrete numerical facts (profits, confidence percentages). Strong metaphors are used, such as "cutting through the roots" and "a form of shadow governance," to criticize the government's actions.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, expressing strong dismay on behalf of the public and experts regarding the government's decisions. Formal language is employed (when addressing the minister) alongside rhetorical questions to challenge the legitimacy of the government's actions and the lack of consultation.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and polite, using salutations like "Esteemed Chairman" and "Dear Minister." The tone is questioning and concerned, focusing on the logical aspect, demanding concrete plans and the expectation of an increase in quality.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, questioning, and accusatory, particularly concerning the Reform Party's long-term inaction. The tone expresses concern regarding the government's preparedness to meet new EU requirements. Furthermore, the text includes a brief procedural and personal note concerning the correct pronunciation of the presiding officer's name.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and purely oriented toward inquiry. The tone is analytical, focusing on establishing specific facts and details (who covers the expenses, what the fees are, and their specific amounts). Instead of emotional appeals, a logical and procedural approach is employed.
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2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister. The argumentation is strongly logical and data-driven, utilizing statistics (the number of hours per day, the proportion of single parents) to emphasize the scale of the problem and demand political action.
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2025-04-16
Conditions for Alienation of Land to the State

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is critical, demanding, and concerned, underscoring the discrepancy between the promises made (certainty, legal clarity) and the actual reality (significant confusion). Rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the necessity for substantive legislation, alongside logical argumentation used to critique shifts in policy direction.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is highly emotional, sharp, and demanding, utilizing strong moral judgments (e.g., "horrifying," "obscene and repulsive") to describe the situation. The appeal is primarily emotional and moral, posing direct and insistent questions to the minister regarding taking responsibility and implementing changes.
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2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, concerned, and question-focused, employing direct appeals to the Prime Minister to challenge his awareness of high food prices. The appeal is strongly data-driven, relying on statistics and international comparisons to highlight the severity of the issue. Simple yet effective analogies are used, such as comparing the VAT on carrots to the taxation of a luxury item.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and challenging, aimed directly at the commission's representative. Logical arguments are employed (a comparison of salary criteria), combined with a powerful social appeal concerning the deteriorating situation of Estonian families. The speech concludes with a direct question that demands a response.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is concerned and interrogative, emphasizing the gravity of the situation ("truly serious," "increasingly worsened"). The speaker employs appeals to logic, posing direct questions to the government regarding the inconsistency of their plans with the goals of reversing climate change and mitigating climate anxiety.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the respected Presiding Officer and the Prime Minister. Logical argumentation is employed, highlighting a specific example (Finance Minister Ligi) concerning the inconsistencies in the government's policy. The tone is critical, yet courteous.
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2025-01-22
Draft law on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning complaints procedures (534 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is serious, defensive, and urgent, emphasizing the need to protect children's future, lives, and health in the context of the climate crisis. It employs both logical arguments (the legal competence of the protocol and CO2 data) and emotional appeals ("Our common mission"), all while maintaining a formal and mission-driven tone. The text concludes with a direct plea for support of the draft bill.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, persuasive, and conciliatory, addressing colleagues respectfully even when dealing with objections and refuting misunderstandings. It employs both logical arguments (detailing processes and limitations) and an emotional final appeal ("One saved child is one saved world"), thereby emphasizing shared responsibility. The tone remains optimistic about improving the system, while simultaneously acknowledging existing problems.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The style of the speech is optimistic, persuasive, and ceremonial, focusing heavily on an emotional appeal concerning the welfare and dignity of children. Repetitive emphasis is used (e.g., "undeniably," "every child"), and reference is made to a report compiled by the children themselves to bolster the moral stance. The complex title of the draft bill is contrasted with the simple and crucial content to underscore the importance of the topic.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, conciliatory, and appealing, emphasizing shared responsibility ("regardless of worldview or party affiliation"). Both logical arguments (clarification of legal amendments) and emotional appeals ("One saved child is one saved world") are utilized. The speaker maintains a formal and respectful tone, calling on colleagues to support the draft bill and keep the discussion open regarding its implementation.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent, serious, and concerned, emphasizing the gravity of the climate crisis and the impending dangers if immediate action is not taken. Both logical arguments (economic risks, GDP dependence) and emotional appeals (the well-being of future generations, offering hope) are used. The speaker is sharply critical of the government's actions, drawing comparisons with debates on national defense funding and referencing the positions of former Commander of the Defense Forces, Martin Herem.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – third reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and persuasive, addressing both colleagues and the people of Estonia ("Honored colleagues! Dear people of Estonia!"). It employs both emotional appeals (concern over children's anxiety and the loneliness of the elderly) and political logic, explaining the benefits of funding autonomy. The tone is optimistic, emphasizing that this is "a very important step forward."
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is predominantly combative and forceful, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the topic. Strong personal attacks and direct appeals to opponents are employed ("pull your heads out of the wombs of foreign women"). The argumentation balances emotional appeals (let us trust women) with extensive logical arguments and scientific terminology.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The rhetoric is direct and focuses on a specific political inquiry, combining strong support with a pointed question regarding the implementation of the draft legislation.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is highly formal and polite, utilizing the addresses "Honorable Minister" and "Good Presiding Officer." The speaker poses a direct and logical question, focusing on the details of policy implementation, without emotional appeals.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical, direct, and focuses on ethics and procedural shortcomings. The speaker poses pointed questions regarding the quality of the committee's work and the impact of lobbying, demanding an honest admission of errors. He balances logical arguments (costs, scientific basis) with personal experience ("it has left a poor impression on the new member of the Riigikogu").
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and centers on questions, addressed specifically to the presenter. The tone is skeptical and analytical, highlighting reasonable suspicion regarding the speed of the procedure and the financial risks associated with major projects. Direct questions are employed concerning the content of the draft bill and the accuracy of the financial data.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and polite ("Dear Minister!"), and analytical, posing a direct and specific political question. The focus is on logical argumentation and data, rather than emotional appeals. The tone is interrogative and demanding, underpinned by ambition.
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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, utilizing addresses directed at the session chair and the rapporteur. The speaker employs a strong emotional introduction ("heartbreaking"), followed by a specific and pragmatic question regarding the effectiveness of the investigation, thereby balancing emotion and rational competence.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is forceful, critical, and emotionally charged, employing strong moral language (e.g., "Russian army of orcs") to describe Russia's actions. The speaker utilizes both statistical data and emotional appeal to emphasize the immorality and urgency of fattening the Russian war chest.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is optimistic and supportive, emphasizing Estonia's progress on important issues ("it is a joy to note"). The rhetoric is formal and logic-based, relying on legal details, European law, and academic sources. Technical language is used, such as "classes of requirements" and "energy scrub."
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