Session Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political focus is centered on issues of national defense and internal security, demanding strong accountability from the government and improved leadership. The speaker sharply criticizes the inaction and delays of the ministries (especially the Ministry of Defense), which are detrimental to national defense and investment opportunities, emphasizing a results-based and values-based approach to institutional integrity.
10 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge in the fields of state secrets, security vetting, and the implementing acts of the Weapons Act, as well as matters concerning the powers of local governments and proactive intervention. In their argumentation, they utilize the results of the National Audit Office’s audit and references to legislative inconsistencies, thereby demonstrating competence in both security law and administrative law.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of discourse is formal, critical, and often pressing, emphasizing the severity of the problems and the potential damage to the state's reputation or security. It utilizes both logical arguments (referencing laws and audits) and emotional appeal (citing the safety of children and the threat to the reputation of the Riigikogu), frequently posing rhetorical questions to demand accountability.
10 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active initiator of draft legislation (along with colleagues) and scrutinizes the government's activities by submitting written inquiries and interpellations to ministers. He/She often deals with procedural matters, such as changing the agenda and suspending the processing of bills, in order to ensure that important topics are debated during the day and to clarify any suspicious circumstances.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the governing coalition and specific ministers (the Minister of Defense), who are being criticized for management failures, delays, and systemic irregularities in the use of funds. The criticism is intense and focuses on political accountability, also accusing the coalition of attempting to "cover up" serious suspicions of legal wrongdoing.
10 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker collaborates with his faction colleagues (Tiit Maran on drafting the bill) and emphasizes the necessity of cross-party cooperation, particularly in rebuilding confidence in the national defense sector (proposal for an investigative committee). He supports reasonable compromises on procedural matters (Lauri Laats' proposal).
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Regional Focus
Highlights the importance of increasing the powers of local governments in ensuring public safety (prevention of dog attacks). It also considers the issues of regional development and food security to be vital, criticizing how they are addressed on the Riigikogu (Parliament) agenda.
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Economic Views
The economic focus is directed toward the efficiency and propriety of state spending, especially concerning the large sums allocated to the defense sector. It emphasizes the damage caused by lost investment opportunities (citing the defense industry park as an example) and demands a fair competitive environment, referencing suspicions regarding the buying of legislation.
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Social Issues
The focus is on public safety, particularly the safety of children in the context of dog attacks. It also raises questions concerning national security and institutional credibility, demanding stricter security vetting for members of the Riigikogu to ensure the sharing of common fundamental values.
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Legislative Focus
The presenter has initiated draft legislation concerning the preventive intervention of local governments (dog attacks) and the status of Riigikogu members (the requirement for security clearance to access state secrets). The main focus is on parliamentary oversight and the creation of an investigative committee to clarify problems regarding the Ministry of Defense's use of funds.
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