Agenda Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on issues of national defense and internal security, stressing the efficient utilization of public funds and the integrity of Riigikogu members. The speaker adopts a strong stance against government inaction and delays, particularly within the Ministry of Defense, and demands accountability from the relevant ministers. Procedural fairness and the swift resolution of corruption allegations are also crucial, with the speaker taking a decidedly anti-Reform Party position on these matters.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and security legislation (the Weapons Act, state secrets) and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). He references specific documents, such as reports from the National Audit Office and the positions held by defense industry representatives, which lends significant weight to his arguments. Furthermore, he demonstrates knowledge regarding the deficiencies in the mandates of local governments concerning proactive measures.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is predominantly critical and demanding, especially when assessing the government's activities, employing sarcasm and rhetorical questions (e.g., comparing delays to road maintenance acts). The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of accountability and makes a powerful appeal for safeguarding the reputation of the Riigikogu and public trust. The style is formal but includes emotional and value-based appeals (e.g., children's safety, undermining national defense).
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of action involves the implementation of legislative initiatives and control mechanisms (submission of draft legislation, interpellations). The actor responds rapidly to current events and media coverage (the Eesti Ekspress article) and conducts consistent follow-up on earlier inquiries (a written appeal followed by an interpellation). He/She is also active in challenging the session agenda and procedural matters.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the government and the Minister of Defence, who are accused of delays, incompetence, and undermining national defense. The speaker sharply criticizes the Reform Party and the coalition's attempts to cover up suspicions of legal violations (during the processing of the Competition Act), demanding accountability and clarification of the circumstances. The critique is predominantly policy- and procedure-based, calling for improved leadership.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker collaborates with colleagues (Tiit Maran) on drafting legislation and emphasizes the necessity of cross-party cooperation regarding sensitive issues. They propose establishing a non-partisan investigative committee to examine the problems of the Ministry of Defence, which demonstrates an openness to broad-based support. The speaker supports reasonable compromises concerning the session agenda.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national topics (security, legislation), but it also addresses the mandates of local governments regarding public safety and the prevention of dog attacks. It emphasizes the importance of regional development and food security in connection with the discussion of the long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035."
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The focus is shifting from general social themes toward public safety, specifically supporting the expansion of local government authority to prevent dog attacks. The objective is to guarantee the security of the Estonian people, ensuring children can play outside and people can walk freely. Furthermore, he/she stresses the importance of value-based trustworthiness among Riigikogu members concerning security matters.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the area of security and control: a bill has been submitted to restrict Riigikogu members' access to state secrets through security vetting. A bill has also been initiated to prevent dog attacks, and the formation of an investigative committee has been proposed to examine the use of funds by the Ministry of Defense. The individual is an active initiator of interpellations and frequently raises procedural objections.
10 Speeches Analyzed