By Agendas: Jüri Jaanson

Total Agendas: 43

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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 speaker's style is polite and formal, beginning with an expression of gratitude, but the substance is questioning and challenges the relevance of certain aspects of the presentation. A logical appeal is employed, emphasizing the social and security functions of taxation and the willingness of the more successful segment of the population to pay taxes.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal, and the presenter is addressed respectfully, but the tone contains a critical and skeptical undertone (especially from Speaker B, who refers to the presentation as a "very good sales pitch"). The speakers ask questions aimed at identifying specific political solutions or hidden problems. The emphasis is placed on logical and political argumentation, rather than emotional appeals.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and interrogative, maintaining a respectful address toward the Presiding Officer and the Minister. The tone is one of concern, highlighting the logical necessity of protecting state assets and seeking a strategic vision and solutions from the government regarding the resulting legal ambiguity.
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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 style of address is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with the acknowledgment of the Minister of Finance as a "top politician." The style is logical, focusing on highlighting the positive impacts of political measures (tax cuts). Finally, a direct, substantive policy question regarding the budget balance is posed.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, oppositional, and analytical, focusing on turning the opponent's derogatory language back on them. The speaker employs a logical appeal to demonstrate how blindness and deafness are not hindrances, and concludes with a direct attack on the intellectual competence of the Centre Party. The tone is formal, but the content is both personally defensive and aggressive.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speech is formal and respectful, addressing both the Vice-President of the Riigikogu and the Chancellor of Justice. The style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on comparing specific problem areas and developments, utilizing logical appeal.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, focusing on clarifying facts and procedures. The speaker employs logical argumentation to cast doubt on the opposing side's motives (e.g., delaying tactics) and demand transparency. The tone is analytical rather than emotional, seeking verification of the information that has been heard.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The language used is formal and analytical, focusing on logical argumentation and the precise clarification of legal definitions. The style is direct and assertive, particularly when the presenter is asked to repeat a question or when the system employed by the session chair for counting questions is challenged. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis is placed solely on procedural and substantive correctness.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, polite, and interrogative, opening with an expression of thanks to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the comprehensive report. Attention is focused on logical and specific questions, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions to highlight the logical flaws and inconsistencies within the draft legislation. The tone is formal, focusing on the logical coherence of the policy rather than emotional arguments. There are no references to data or statistics, but emphasis is placed on considering the overall picture.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Industrial Emissions Act (628 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal, neutral, and procedural, given that this is a commission report focusing on the summary of procedural decisions and discussions. The speaker employs logical arguments and refers to official positions, deviating only briefly for a personal comment and an anecdote in order to substantiate the feedback received from businesses.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is fact-based, formal, and straightforward, relying on specific data and recent events (the commission's visit). Opponents are approached in a questioning and challenging manner, with control questions presented regarding their on-site experience and the credibility of their research. One speech also includes a brief procedural protest directed at the chair of the session.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative. The speaker poses direct, fact-based questions to the Minister regarding the bill's impact and cost, while maintaining a neutral and businesslike tone.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, yet sharply interrogative and heavily reliant on logic. The speaker challenges the opposing party's fundamental assumptions, demanding a clear stance on the acceptance of anthropogenic climate change so that the rationale behind the quota system can be properly evaluated.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focused on questions, beginning with a summary of the presenter's claims. The speaker uses logical argumentation to highlight the contradiction between serious health disorders and the silence of the medical community. The tone is concerned and calls for institutional protest.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the Minister to seek clarification. The speaker adopts a constructive and interrogative tone, focusing on logical arguments and repeatedly requesting that the differences in the situation, both before and after the law's adoption, be clearly outlined. The objective is to gain precise details concerning the scope and implementation of the legislation.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is initially respectful regarding the minister's report, but subsequently shifts to express moderate disappointment concerning the procedural arrangements. The speaker employs logical argumentation, backing up their procedural criticism with a detailed list of specific policy issues within the sports sector.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the session chair and the minister. A logical approach is employed, introducing sports analogies to help clarify the social issue. The tone is aimed at de-escalating arguments and achieving clarity.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confident, analytical, and persuasive, focusing on the logical refutation of counterarguments. The speaker addresses colleagues directly (Isamaa, Sotsid) and emphasizes the purposefulness of the draft bill, using arguments concerning state efficiency and the streamlining of legislation. The tone is formal and substantive, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-03-25
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the Minister directly. The communication is logical and centers on clarifying political solutions, while raising a constructive concern about the potential misuse of the legislation. Emotional appeals are avoided; the focus remains strictly on legal and practical implementation.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful ("esteemed session chair!"), focusing on logical argumentation and substantive issues. Both political consideration (an extreme decision) and procedural precision are utilized. The second address includes a slight ironic hint directed toward the presenter ("is indeed waiting impatiently").
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal, analytical, and explanatory, typical of a leading committee rapporteur. The tone is factual and focuses on the detailed presentation of the bill's procedural history, committee sessions, and proposed amendments, utilizing logical and procedural arguments. Emotional appeals are not employed; the emphasis is placed on legal justification and mapping the positions of interest groups.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, addressing the esteemed Chairman of the Session and the Prime Minister. The tone is analytical and slightly skeptical, employing the metaphor of a "magic wand" to emphasize the government's lack of simple solutions. The speech is directed toward clarifying facts and solutions.
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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 polite, formal, and analytical, beginning with thanking the Prime Minister for a substantive presentation. The speaker employs logical argumentation to justify their question regarding the central importance of economic growth. The tone is rather inquisitive and information-seeking.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and skeptical, employing rhetorical questions to challenge the expediency and scope of the draft legislation. The tone is logical and focuses on clarifying procedural boundaries (the commission versus law enforcement agencies) and overall appropriateness. Emotional appeals are not employed.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is analytical and formal, focusing on logical arguments and structured questions directed at the presenters and the minister. The tone expresses concern regarding safety and attrition, yet it simultaneously emphasizes the primacy of the athlete's will, citing Tuuli Tomingas’s achievement as an example. Criticism is aimed at bureaucracy, which is illustrated by the specific example of obstructing the production of artificial snow in Pirita.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style of the address is formal and questioning, directed straight at the minister and the session chairman. The tone is concerned and emphasizes the urgent need to resolve the security situation, utilizing logical argumentation from the perspective of international law and safety.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and serves to broaden the discussion. The speaker employs questions to steer the conversation away from the initial subject, observing that the debate has become "interesting" and "significantly wider." The tone is intellectual and exploratory, rather than emotional.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Rhetorically, the style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the Presiding Officer and the Minister. The tone is primarily inquisitive and focused on details, seeking logical clarification regarding the implementation of the law and the transition period, without resorting to emotional appeals.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of the speech is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing the esteemed session chair and the minister. The rhetoric is logic-based and focuses on specific facts and procedural issues, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, focusing on a neutral summary of the committee's discussion and procedural decisions. Logical arguments are used, and reference is made to answers provided by experts, while avoiding emotional appeals. A second speaker adds a constructive nuance, correcting a detail regarding the association of boreholes with drinking water quality.
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2024-12-11
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The discourse is formal and analytical, relying on legal statutes and logical argumentation. To deliver criticism, a sharp, slightly combative metaphor is employed, describing the opponent's actions as "firing questions like a machine gun."
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2024-12-04
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, courteous, and focused on questions, addressing both the chair of the session and the presenter with respect. The speaker employs a logical approach, seeking clarity regarding the substance of the discussions held in the National Defence Committee and potential risk scenarios.
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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 style is formal and respectful, repeatedly addressing the "Honorable Chair of the Session" and the "esteemed/revered rapporteur." The speaker primarily poses substantive and rhetorical questions aimed at clarifying the political direction and the scope of the scientific impact. The tone is analytical and procedural, focusing on the facts and the procedure of the draft bill.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The style is formal, proper, and procedural, focusing on logical argumentation based on the provisions of the law. The tone is corrective and challenging, addressing the presiding officer of the session with a request to draw attention to the violation of the rules.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Weapons Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (468 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is interrogative and procedural, formally addressing the presiding officer. The speaker employs a logical appeal to draw attention to a potential deviation from the topic, asking directly whether the discussion concerns the gun law or the budget. The tone is attentive and demands clarification.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The language used is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister and the rapporteur directly. The rhetoric is highly logical and data-driven, utilizing a specific study as the foundation for the argument to underscore the urgency and significance of the matter. The tone is analytical and concerned.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and legally substantiated, emphasizing logical appeals (e.g., the independence of the judiciary). The tone is confident and occasionally defensive, particularly when the Commission’s unilateral approach is criticized. The speaker’s objective is to answer questions and clarify the background of the draft legislation, not to campaign for votes.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and cautious, respectfully addressing both the session chair and the presenter. The appeal is primarily logical, focusing on highlighting practical issues and legal conflicts. The speaker uses questions to draw attention to potential contradictions within the legislation and the possible danger posed to children.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

Rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, addressing the minister politely ("Honorable Minister!"). The tone is analytical and focuses on clarifying the details of the policy, employing logical reasoning and eschewing emotional appeals.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and focused on questions, addressing the Minister. Logical arguments and numerical examples are employed with the aim of verifying the practical feasibility of the draft bill and preventing logistical issues. The tone is analytical and concerned.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The language used is highly formal and respectful, starting with thanking the Chancellor of Justice for the substantive presentation. The style is analytical and focuses on logical and procedural questions, requiring a precise legal explanation.
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2024-09-09
The Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Jüri Jaanson

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of address is extremely formal and respectful, utilizing official forms of address (Honorable President, Prime Minister, Presiding Officer). The tone is serious and committed, fulfilling the procedural requirement for administering the oath of office. Instead of emotional or logical arguments, this constitutes a purely procedural declaration.
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