By Agendas: Madis Kallas

Total Agendas: 72

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2025-10-15
Cultural Workers' Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister directly. The rhetoric relies heavily on facts and historical data concerning salary increases, employing a logical comparison with teachers' salaries. Finally, gratitude is expressed for the Minister's efforts regarding the 2026 budget outlook, but it is stressed that there is always room for improvement.
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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 rhetorical style is conciliatory and consensual, praising all political parties (the Social Democrats, the Centre Party, EKRE) for raising the issue. Rhetorical questions are employed to steer the focus away from political competition and pressure the coalition into offering concrete alternative solutions. The tone is formal and policy-centric.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, direct, and logical, presenting the parliamentary question to the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The tone is neutral and investigative, focusing on clarifying procedural implications and avoiding emotional or confrontational appeals.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful ("Dear Minister!"), but includes direct administrative criticism concerning the Minister's workload. The address is logical and focuses on highlighting problems, concluding with a specific question regarding the necessary resources (means, projects, analyses).
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2025-10-08
Special Social Care

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The style is formal and question-oriented, utilizing the protocol language of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) ("Thank you, esteemed Speaker of the Riigikogu!"). The speaker presents a logical, problem-focused appeal, emphasizing the complexity of the topic while simultaneously demanding a clear vision from the Prime Minister. He employs rhetorical mitigation, stating that he does not expect the Prime Minister to know every detail, but insists on hearing the position of the head of government.
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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 formal, respectful, and constructive, as the speaker addresses both the session chair and the minister. The speaker starts by offering thanks and expressing support for the minister's views, before proceeding to ask a specific, logical, and policy-focused question regarding the implementation of the budget.
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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 style is respectful and analytical, addressing the minister with praise for advocating for teachers' salaries. The tone is simultaneously urgent, particularly concerning the issues of teachers' rights and qualifications, stressing the necessity of addressing their professional valuation. Logical argumentation is employed to put an end to the annual dispute regarding kindergarten teachers' salaries.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing questions to the minister within the framework of an official inquiry. A logical approach is employed, emphasizing the need for supplementary analyses to evaluate the merit of existing solutions and avert a potential crisis. The tone is investigative and strictly businesslike.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focused on inquiry, addressing the minister directly. The speaker employs logical argumentation, refuting regional capacity disparities and shifting the focus to systemic factors. The tone is probing and demands specific analyses from the ministry.
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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 style is formal, respectful, and constructive, with the speaker respectfully addressing both the chairperson and the minister. The speaker poses a logically structured question focused on finding solutions and the necessity of inter-ministerial cooperation, while avoiding emotional or adversarial appeals.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and balanced, beginning with praise for the minister's work to avoid excessive generalization. The criticism is presented sincerely and non-aggressively, focusing on logical argumentation based on passenger volume and revenue data. The tone is constructively inquisitive.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister directly. The rhetoric is purely question-based and logical, focusing on ascertaining the facts without resorting to emotional appeals. Clear and official language is employed.
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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 rhetorical style is respectful, constructive, and professional, praising the Chancellor of Justice for his clear articulation and orientation towards solutions. The analogy of a sports coach is used to emphasize the need to offer solutions immediately following the identification of bottlenecks. The speech is formal and focuses on logical arguments, while simultaneously highlighting concern for people who feel isolated in rural areas.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is polite and formal, addressing the minister with respect. The speaker employs a cautious approach, acknowledging the specificity of the question, but subsequently demanding concrete confirmation regarding the state's plans. The style is predominantly logical and fact-based, focusing on the confirmation of a specific political decision.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical, serious, and pressing, highlighting the deepening of educational inequality and its severe consequences. It employs both logical arguments (analysis of transport and costs) and a moral appeal (keeping children away from a detrimental path). The style is formal and structured, addressing the esteemed Minister and members of the Riigikogu.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal, calm, and highly conciliatory, repeatedly stressing the desire to hold a "good dialogue" and a "substantive and peaceful discussion" with the minister. The speaker avoids accusations and focuses on logical argumentation, presenting six structured questions aimed at solving the problems. The rhetoric is geared towards finding a common solution, not confrontation.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The style is polite and constructive, beginning with praise for the presenter and previous speakers for their substantive responses. The tone is formal and focuses on a logical transition from the institutional level to a specific social problem, emphasizing the importance of clarity in communication and the "power of the word."
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and concerned, acknowledging the time as "extremely difficult" and emphasizing the necessity of restoring trust. The speaker employs logical argumentation, presenting the proposal for additional parliamentary oversight as a beneficial solution for both the executive branch and the parliament. The tone is rather cautious and constructive.
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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 formal and analytical, focusing on posing specific questions to the minister. The speaker employs a balanced approach, highlighting both positive examples regarding the contribution of skilled labor and negative examples concerning unsuccessful screening processes. The tone is investigative and detail-oriented.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, particularly concerning uninformed evaluators of rural life, employing a sharp analogy (Madis Kallas/Mustamäe). However, the address to the minister remains courteous, presenting a concrete, systemic question about the interconnectedness of transport and loan systems. The overall tone is balanced, merging an emotional defense of rural areas with a logical political inquiry.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The rhetoric focuses on logical information gathering and the search for political solutions through international comparison. The speaker acknowledges the addressee's long professional experience.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is formal and respectful, employing standard forms of address when speaking before the Riigikogu. The tone is analytical and concerned, particularly regarding educational inequality, but the presentation itself is rather logical and procedural (submitting interpellations with specific questions). Pragmatism is demonstrated in the third speech, noting that the interpellation is "somewhat premature" and expressing a readiness to withdraw it if the answers prove satisfactory.
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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 of the address is formal and interrogatory, directed at the esteemed Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is one of concern and stresses the gravity of the issue, bringing attention to both financial and "other forms of" damage. The appeal is both logical (questioning accountability) and emotional (the scope of the damage).
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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 tone is formal, respectful, and questioning, addressing the minister directly ("Dear Minister!"). Logical and policy-based appeals are utilized, focusing on clarifying legal rights and financial risks (such as the minimum wage). The style is rather concerned, as efforts are made to prevent the negative consequences of the draft bill from affecting smaller schools.
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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 style is formal and analytical. While respectfully addressing the Minister, it raises critical and demanding questions regarding the direction of the draft legislation. It employs logical argumentation, drawing upon the principles of democratic values and the precedent set by international practice (the Nordic countries) to highlight the flawed trajectory of the bill.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and cautionary, expressing strong doubts and clear risks associated with the adoption of the draft legislation. The argumentation is primarily logical, focusing on the principles of democratic control, accountability, and regional policy. The tone is serious and concerned.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker’s rhetorical style is formal and analytical, while simultaneously expressing clear regret and disappointment over the unresolved bureaucratic situation. He/She employs logical appeals, emphasizing the necessity of simplification and lightening the reporting burden for sports organizations. The tone is direct, labeling the situation an "extremely absurd bureaucratic situation."
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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 rhetorical style is concerned, analytical, and persuasive, emphasizing justice and accountability. Logical arguments and specific numerical examples (migration, the number of local governments) are utilized to illustrate regional inequality. The second speech is procedural and critical of the conduct of other deputies, deeming interruptions "definitely not in any way acceptable."
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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 style is polite and formal, including formal addresses and expressions of gratitude for the Minister's comprehensive responses. The speaker expresses regret (noting they are "sad") about the lack of a solution, but the appeal is primarily logical and procedural. They employ repeated questioning to demand clarification and justification regarding the continuation of a solution deemed ineffective.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and polite, utilizing the salutations "Respected Chairman" and "Dear Speaker." It focuses on a logical explanation, posing a direct question to differentiate the assumption underlying the information from previous factual data.
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2025-06-04
The coping of Estonian people

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is formal and respectful (when addressing the Chairman and the Prime Minister), yet simultaneously critical and corrective. The speaker employs direct and sharp questions to demand explanations from the Prime Minister regarding ideas that were not included in the coalition agreement. The tone is businesslike and focuses on logical argumentation and demanding accountability.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration'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 formal and questioning, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister. The argumentation is logical and policy-centric, relying on financial reality (the downside) and the difference in operational logic (business logic vs. the regional aspect). The speaker presents their position as an assessment ("In my estimation, these should be separate").
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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 critical and insistent, repeatedly emphasizing themes of societal frustration and justice. The speaker employs formal language, addressing the question directly to the responsible minister and underscoring their position with an emotional appeal. The style is demanding rather than conciliatory.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister with a question. The tone is concerned and direct, balancing a logical argument (the number of graduates) with the emotional impact (the fear generated locally by rumors of closure).
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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 questioning, addressed directly to the minister to obtain clarification. The speaker employs logical argumentation, voicing confusion over the duration of the transition period, even though the objective itself is welcomed.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, addressing the esteemed Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The tone is strictly interrogative and logical, focusing on clarifying the specific proposals and funding details. Emotional or narrative appeals are absent.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The focus is on obtaining logical and policy-based information, with the goal of finding practical solutions for the peaceful furtherance of the processes.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and urgent, emphasizing the gravity of the environmental situation and the magnitude of the minister's responsibility. The speaker employs both emotional appeals (the protection of nature) and logical arguments concerning procedural correctness and the necessity of inclusion. The Minister is addressed personally, expressing confidence in their integrity, but demanding proof through action.
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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 style is formal and respectful, beginning with an expression of gratitude and wishing the Minister strength and success. The tone is constructive, and the question is posed primarily for the purpose of gathering information, focusing on a logical comparison with European models.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding potential amendments to the Arms Act (No. 755)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the minister within the context of an inquiry. The speaker employs logical arguments and examples (police lack of knowledge, a frightening voice) to underscore the intensity of the concern. The tone is worried and demands data so that the situation can be adequately assessed.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and direct, utilizing questions and personal experiences ("We fought for three years") to exert political pressure. The tone is critical and expresses sadness over the reversal of earlier decisions, but simultaneously, the minister is asked to continue the struggle. An emotional appeal is used to foster understanding of the island residents' concerns.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's rhetorical style is serious, concerned, and insistent, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the irreversible consequences. Both logical arguments (demographic data, lack of analysis) and emotional appeals (listening to people living in rural areas, injustice toward the region) are utilized. The style is formal, respectfully addressing the minister and colleagues, yet demanding specific actions.
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2025-04-23
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is formal and respectful (when addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Prime Minister), yet simultaneously urgent and concerned, highlighting the scope of the issue ("truly involving thousands of students"). A direct question format is employed when addressing the government, focusing on factual concerns and consequences rather than an emotional appeal.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and forceful, emphasizing the danger of marginalizing culture and sports. Both emotional appeals (culture as self-identity, uniting the nation) and logical demands (salaries, social guarantees) are utilized. The speaker relies on quotes from authorities to substantiate their arguments and maintains a formal tone, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister.
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2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, concerned, and questioning, addressing the Prime Minister directly. The appeals are based primarily on logic and existing negative statistical data (the proliferation of debt/indebtedness). The tone is characterized by caution and an admonition to the government to consider the negative impact of its decisions.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and question-driven, directed straight at the presenter. The tone is concerned and serious, focusing both on the substance of the law and the ethical conduct and procedural norms of the Riigikogu members. Logical appeal is used to emphasize the necessity of adhering to procedural norms.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and serious, emphasizing both the need for thorough discussions and swift action. The speaker employs strong value-based and emotional appeals, stressing that "a person who voted for Putin yesterday must not be allowed to elect the council in our cities and municipalities tomorrow." The tone is persuasive and underscores both personal and factional conviction.
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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 style is formal and structured, beginning with a narrative element (the cartoon "Peppa Pig") to introduce the topic. The speaker balances emotional, value-based appeals (uniting the nation, the backdrop of war) with a logical discussion of politics and legislation. The tone is generally motivating and appreciative, but becomes resolute and stern when addressing the issue of athletes from aggressor states.
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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 interrogative, focusing on facts and logical explanation. The tone is neutral and matter-of-fact, presenting a direct follow-up question to the minister. Emotional or narrative appeals are absent.
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, directed at the minister to obtain clarification and specify underlying assumptions. The tone is generally neutral and procedural, although S1 introduces a moderate emotional appeal via the theme of regional injustice, specifically by highlighting the hardships faced by Ida-Virumaa.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite, formal ("Esteemed Chairman! Good Minister!"), and constructive, presenting the minister with a supportive and forward-looking question. A real example (the notary case) is used to illustrate the regional benefits of the policy, emphasizing logical argumentation.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and initially conciliatory, expressing respect for all factions and calling for constructive cooperation. At the same time, the speaker is resolute and defensive, strongly refuting the false claims presented by the Isamaa representative regarding the activities of the social democrats. The emphasis is placed on logical and substantive argumentation and the correction of these false statements.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, yet simultaneously pressing, emphasizing the need for robust state intervention and the initiation of change. Both logical arguments (the consolidation of ministries, service queues) and emotional comparisons (a city without a rural region would cease to function) are employed to underscore the importance of rural life for security and well-being. The speaker clearly differentiates between the experiences of permanent rural residents and summer home owners.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of the speech is initially conciliatory and appreciative, praising the committee chairman for his non-aggressive and non-condescending demeanor. Subsequently, the style becomes direct and procedural, posing a specific question regarding the completeness of the information and the responsibility of the ministries.
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2024-11-19
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and forward-looking, emphasizing the necessity of change and high expectations. The discourse is logical and centers on a functional explanation of why fragmented services must be consolidated for the sake of more efficient cooperation. Instead of emotional appeals, rational arguments are employed to improve the living environment and regional policy.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and procedure-focused, primarily utilizing questions concerning the commission's debates and the history of the process. The speaker emphasizes factual accuracy, making a specific correction regarding the previous speaker's error concerning the administrative remits of the ministries. The tone is matter-of-fact and centered on logical arguments.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative and procedural, directing attention to the substance of the committee's discussion and how local feedback was addressed. Personal confirmation and references to conversations with local leaders are employed to lend weight to the argument and call into question the Social Democrats' positions.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, supportive, and measured, focusing on logical argumentation and emphasizing the positive aspects of the draft law. The speaker uses clear and legislative language to explain the importance of the amendments and to stress the need to give the topic of sports ethics a stronger profile.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and assertive, addressing the presiding officer and the minister in the form of a question. The tone is firm and insistent, emphasizing the strength of the speaker's position ("I firmly support") and pressuring the minister to find specific solutions.
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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 formal and questioning, directly addressing the bill's presenter ("Dear Bill Presenter!"). The tone is neutral, focusing on a logical request for information, and seeks clarification regarding the legislative intent and the associated risk analysis.
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2024-09-25
Draft Law Amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and strictly informative, which is typical of a committee report. The speaker concentrates on conveying the substance and decisions of the committee session, listing questions and corresponding answers while avoiding emotional or personal assessments. A logical structure is employed, with continuous reference made to the questions posed by other participants and the minister's replies.
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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 formal and polite, respectfully addressing the Director and the Minister. The tone is concerned and urgent, highlighting the stark contrast in life experiences between Harjumaa and the rest of Estonia. The address is logical and aimed at securing confirmation that a specific political measure will be continued.
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2024-07-29
Third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The rhetorical style is formal yet emotional, creating a contrast between the idealized "Estonia in July" and the autumn reality of emptying rural areas. The tone is optimistic regarding the step taken, but it includes an urgent warning about the dangers of inaction ("What we should fear is that we fail to decide today"). He/She uses storytelling (examples of village shops and schools) to illustrate the arguments.
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2024-06-14
First Reading of the Draft Act (457 SE) on the Amendment of the Government of the Republic Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (Reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Board)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The rhetorical style is constructive, formal, and optimistic, emphasizing the long-term necessity of the process and thorough preparation. The appeals are primarily logical, focusing on improving system efficiency and making better decisions. The tone is appreciative and highlights teamwork.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

The style is formal, explanatory, and persuasive, focusing on elucidating complex technical details (the mechanism of growth restriction). Logical argumentation and personal authority are employed, referencing the author's experience as a former city and municipal leader to underscore confidence in local governments.
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2024-06-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The address is formal, procedural, and fact-based, serving as the steering committee's report to the Riigikogu. The tone is neutral and substantive, avoiding emotional appeals and focusing on the dates of meetings and the decisions adopted. Moderate optimism is expressed at the end regarding the substance of future readings.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and appreciative, beginning with praise for the Prime Minister's personal presence when introducing the important topic. The speech focuses on a logical and procedural framing of the issue, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal, polite, and inquisitive, addressing the manager and the presenter respectfully. The discourse is analytical and logical, focusing on obtaining information regarding specific investment criteria and monitoring mechanisms.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confident and persuasive, combining logical arguments (flexibility, the principle of proximity) with a strong expression of trust in local authorities. The speaker uses an explanatory analogy (the speed limit in a residential zone) to clarify the complex restriction. He is formal, but allows for the draft bill to be refined between the two readings to prevent any ambiguity.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the chairman and the rapporteur. A logical comparison is employed (successful support in foreign countries versus domestic shortcomings), along with rhetorical questions used to emphasize the sluggishness and inefficiency of the processes.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style of the address is formal and respectful ("Dear Minister!"), focusing on a direct question and the collection of facts. The tone is analytical and businesslike, with the aim of obtaining information regarding the success of policy implementation.
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2024-05-08
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Finance on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" (including an overview of public service development trends in 2022 and 2023)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The tone is analytical and moderately critical, balancing recognition (good utilization of EU funds) with areas of concern (regional inequality, high turnover). The speaker employs formal and businesslike language, relying on specific data and percentages to support their arguments. He/She begins with a personal note regarding his/her new role as a member of the Riigikogu.
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