By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The style of the address is formal, respectful, and conciliatory, starting with strong praise directed at the Minister and the Ministry. Criticism is presented in the form of a question, emphasizing sincerity and the absence of attack ("not attacking"). Logical argumentation is employed, focusing on data and proportionality.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and directly interrogative, addressing the Minister and the Presiding Officer ("Thank you, good Presiding Officer! Esteemed Minister!"). A logical and fact-based approach is employed to gain clarity regarding the foundations of the bill, without resorting to emotional appeals.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and constructive, especially when recognizing the Chancellor of Justice for his clear use of language and ability to offer solutions. Logical argumentation is employed, and emphasis is placed on the critical importance of answering the question of "why" in governmental operations. The tone remains analytical rather than emotional, focusing primarily on the clarification of political principles.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The style is formal and initially conciliatory, emphasizing the need for a substantive and peaceful dialogue with the minister while ruling out any form of accusation. Simultaneously, the tone is one of concern, highlighting the deepening of educational inequality. This is supported by both statistical data (wage disparities) and social arguments (the example of Iceland in diverting youth from negative paths). A structured format for presenting questions is utilized.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The style is polite and respectful, beginning with praise for the presenter regarding their substantive answers. The speaker employs an analytical approach, shifting from the general picture to a specific, individual-level problem. The question is posed rhetorically, underscoring the necessity of utilizing the institution's "influence, the power of its voice, and clarity of communication."
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The style is formal, respectful, and serious, addressing the session chairman and the minister directly. The tone is rather concerned, emphasizing the complexity of the situation ("extremely difficult times"). The speaker uses both a logical appeal (procedural control) and an emotional appeal (ensuring public trust) to justify their proposal.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The style is formal and focused on the questions, addressing the ministers respectfully. However, criticism directed at incompetent evaluators of regional policy is sharp and personal, utilizing strong analogies (Madis Kallas/Mustamäe) to emphasize the lack of rural experience.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, focusing on the submission of interpellations during Riigikogu sessions. The tone is concerned and businesslike, highlighting the growing educational inequality and funding issues. The speaker relies on logical arguments and political specifics, demanding concrete answers and comprehensive reports from the ministers.