Session Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-14
Political Position
The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the bill under discussion, noting that they personally do not consider it very sensible. They are intervening in the debate with the goal of preventing it from becoming "one-sided and absurd," positioning themselves as a representative of "reasonable people." The political stance is aimed at achieving value-based clarity and elevating the level of the discussion.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of Estonia's legal framework concerning gender definition, stressing that legally, only two sexes exist in the country. This understanding is utilized to delineate and clarify the content of the draft legislation, thereby preventing inaccuracies in the official transcript.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is provocative and ironic, intervening in the debate to prevent it from turning "stupid." The speaker employs rhetorical exaggeration and sarcasm (referencing "transgender admirals") and positions themselves as morally superior, speaking on behalf of "reasonable people."
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates a single intervention in the plenary session's debate, aimed at guiding the content of the discussion and ensuring the accuracy of the transcript.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker criticizes the current state of the debate, calling it one-sided and absurd. He is pushing back against those who, in his estimation, are expanding the scope of the draft legislation to encompass unreasonable topics, aiming to steer the discussion back toward the facts.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses their colleague (Riina) directly, asking her to re-emphasize the true scope of the draft bill for the record. This demonstrates a readiness for focused dialogue and seeking clarification, even though the intervention itself is critical.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social topics addressed include gender identity and its legal definition, emphasizing that legally speaking, only two sexes exist in Estonia. The speaker seeks to exclude the discussion of transgender issues within the context of the specific draft bill.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on delineating the substance of a specific, unnamed draft bill and casting doubt on its sensibility. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding the precise establishment of the legislation's actual scope.
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