By Agendas: Jaanus Karilaid

Total Agendas: 49

Fully Profiled: 49

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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding jobs and well-being outside of Harjumaa - the development of industry and production versus energy deficit (no. 768)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is initially critical and politically sharp, taking aim at the political culture and the practice of "finger-pointing." The tone subsequently shifts to a more businesslike approach when detailing specific problems, concluding with a constructive proposal to the minister for arranging a joint visit. The text employs both logical argumentation (the necessity of infrastructure) and references to political maneuvering to demonstrate a clear readiness to find solutions.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, employing sharp language such as "indifferent, fragmented, and chaotic" to describe the government's policy. The appeal is logical and focuses on the practical consequences of the policy, stressing that government promises made without concrete solutions are nothing more than empty slogans.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is combative and decisive, employing sharp criticism directed at opponents who are accused of holding attitudes that divide society. It utilizes both logical appeals (legal basis, constitutionality) and emotional ones, describing the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate as "tentacles" and the actions of its leader as the legitimization of murder. The opponents' dogmas and their use of canon law are deemed "shamefully embarrassing."
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2025-06-11
Regional inequality

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal and rigorous, concentrating on logical arguments and issues concerning policy efficacy. The speaker addresses direct questions to the minister, demanding concrete and tangible measures to mitigate regional disparities. The tone is one of concern regarding the widening of these divides.
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2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on gathering specific data (time, cost). The tone is formal and technical, employing a logical approach to clarify the details of policy implementation.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is initially courteous but rapidly becomes critical and demanding, particularly concerning the government's failure to act on reducing bureaucracy. The speaker employs logical arguments and fact-based criticism (e.g., wage disparities, the volume of draft legislation), demanding swift action rather than merely fixing existing problems. The tone is direct and expresses concern regarding the quality of lawmaking and the valuation of parliamentary personnel.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and emotionally charged, accusing the government of indifference ("to treat [the matter] so indifferently and so coldly") and of generating poverty. The speaker employs strong moral appeals, emphasizing how lengthy processes destroy families and strip the innocent of their honor and dignity. Logical arguments (statistics, consequences of economic policy) are interwoven with an emotional appeal regarding the state's responsibility.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style employed is formal, matter-of-fact, and interrogative. The speaker addresses the presenter, requesting a concise overview and explanation, and utilizes a logical approach to elicit specific, factual answers concerning the impact of the draft legislation.
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2025-05-07
Ferry connections to the major islands

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, utilizing a vivid comparison (the US-Mexico border) to emphasize the seriousness of the situation. The speech is logical and focuses on political solutions, demanding accountability and clear timelines from the minister. The tone is formal, yet it contains an emotional charge when describing the unjust situation.
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2025-05-07
The expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent, critical, and confrontational, especially when the Prime Minister fails to respond. Logical appeals are employed, supported by large figures (8 billion) and concrete examples (such as hindering factory expansion). The severity of the problems is highlighted through repetition and intense phrasing, referring to the situation as a "very-very painful problem."
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is resolute, persuasive, and at times sharply confrontational toward opponents. The speaker employs logical arguments, emphasizing the security threat and the necessity of the legislative amendment to safeguard the nation's independence. The speech concludes with a strong moral appeal, labeling those who vote against as acting contrary to national interests.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent, serious, and highly persuasive, employing strong appeals based on security concerns. Opponents' claims are labeled as malicious lies and intimidation, while the VÕK ideology is compared to fascist motives. The speaker utilizes both logical arguments (referencing expertise and resolutions) and emotional language to underscore the gravity of the threat.
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2025-02-26
Confusing energy policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The tone is critical, demanding, and direct, especially when addressing the Prime Minister, emphasizing the need to rectify the political "disarray." Logical arguments and specific data (pricing, the scale of investments) are employed to back the assertion regarding the failure of energy policy. The style is formal, characterized by posing direct questions and demanding that the government acknowledge its errors and present clearer solutions.
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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 forceful, serious, and "positively idealistic," featuring direct calls for parliamentary unity. It employs strong value-based appeals (such as citizenship being a public good) and utilizes a security framework, cautioning against societal division in the interests of the Kremlin. The address is formal and centered on persuasion, highlighting the critical importance of time (specifically, one month) as the most precious resource.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The style is formal and polite, employing salutations such as "Thank you to the Chair of the session!" and "Dear presenter!". The rhetoric is interrogative and analytical, concentrating on demanding clarification regarding policy justifications and budgetary decisions ("Help me refresh my memory!"). The tone is critical yet measured, emphasizing logical consistency.
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2025-01-21
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, employing strongly negative language, such as "cacophonous tax hike" and "tax chaos." The speaker frames their position as a question, demanding specific studies and data, which suggests a logical and fact-based approach. The tone is formal, addressing the session chair and the rapporteur.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, urgent, and confrontational, emphasizing the lack of political leadership and the existing problems. Strong and revealing expressions are used (e.g., "total crisis," "laggards," the draft law "exposes") to underscore the seriousness of the government's inaction.
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2025-01-15
Rail investments

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent, combative, and sharply critical, accusing the minister of "purely flapping warm air" and using "verbal froth." The speaker employs direct questions and challenges to demand specific answers, contrasting promises ("the talk is moving") with actual action ("the work isn't moving").
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2024-12-18
Funding for cultural institutions

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and direct, employing repeated rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the minister's actions. The speaker emphasizes the emotional appeal and accuses the opposing side of negligence regarding the quality of news, concluding with an intense accusation: "You don't care about this! You don't care about this!"
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2024-12-18
Guardians of the Economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong negative assessments such as "absurdly" and "a waste of money." The emphasis is placed on highlighting the contrast between the government’s rhetoric and the actual outcomes (the result being zero), particularly in the case of the social democrats. The appeal is primarily logical, contrasting existing systems with the introduction of new bureaucracy.
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2024-12-17
Overview by the Government of the Republic of Estonia on the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, focusing on requesting facts and figures. The tone is analytical and neutral, with the objective of obtaining specific technical answers to financial questions from the presenter, while avoiding emotional or personal appeals.
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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 highly combative, accusatory, and passionate, employing strong emotional and damning expressions (e.g., "utterly hypocritical, utterly deceitful, hollow," "nonsense"). The speaker focuses on exposing the contradictions and hypocrisy in the actions of the minister and the government. The argumentation blends logical causality (economic decline causes crime) with direct attacks against the minister's focus and priorities.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The style is formal and questioning, directed straight at the presenter to seek clarification (e.g., "Please, enlighten me"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on specific legal situations and the state's capacity to defend itself. The tone is concerned, yet practical and solution-oriented.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, demanding clarity and practical definitions from opponents, particularly concerning the security threat. The speaker employs logical appeals, casting doubt on the motivation of gray passport holders and inquiring about the obstacles faced on their political path. The tone is critical and demanding.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and demanding, highlighting the government's incompetence and dishonesty (specifically, the violation of the tax truce). Strong metaphors are employed, such as the economy's "crab walk" (indicating regression) and the "rooster step" taken in amending the constitution. The tone is urgent, demanding immediate answers and accusing the Prime Minister of undermining domestic peace.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, employing sharp rhetorical questions when addressing the Prime Minister, such as, "Is this silencing criticism?" The tone is formal, yet accusatory, focusing on the government's alleged undemocratic behavior and the logical appeal (the decline in competitiveness).
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and pressing, emphasizing the government's indifference towards the public's problems with the recurring phrase "ei lähe korda" [it doesn't matter/they don't care]. Extensive use is made of rhetorical questions and irony, particularly when referencing the finance minister's title, "the best in the world." The address is emotionally charged, accusing the coalition of prioritizing the principle of remaining in power over assisting the people of Estonia.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is confrontational, accusatory, and straightforward, directly questioning the minister whether the job is too much for them to handle. Strong negative judgments are employed (e.g., "chaotic tax cascade"), and the opposition's stance is sharply contrasted with the minister's apparent self-admiration. The appeals are a blend of the logical (citing experts and business owners) and the social (focusing on the impact on the quality of life).
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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 highly aggressive and accusatory, employing sharp phrases such as "somewhat hollow" and "hypocritical actions." The tone is urgent, as the opponents' activities are viewed as a direct security threat to Estonia. Both emotional appeal (the threat) and concrete data (the number of citizens) are utilized.
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2024-10-23
Red symbolism in public spaces

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and demanding, highlighting the urgency of the issues and the government's inefficiency. Figurative language is employed (e.g., "passing the hot potato") to describe the avoidance of responsibility. The tone is formal (as befits a parliamentary session), but the appeal is fundamentally principled, prioritizing national interests over a merely opportunistic coalition.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act (432 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly polemical, critical, and emotionally charged, employing strong negative metaphors such as "tax chaos," "headless state," and "lack of governance." The speaker balances logical arguments (inflation, economic recession) with emotional appeals, characterizing the government's activity as mere "flailing" and governing the state "based on arbitrary power."
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2024-09-18
Economic Competitiveness

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is confrontational, demanding, and critical, particularly concerning the Prime Minister's replies, which are labeled "round" (meaning evasive). Sharp, slightly informal metaphors are used, such as "the generator of evasive answers broke down" and "tax festival." The speaker urgently insists on concrete and justified steps rather than abstract promises.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, blending legal analysis (specifically, the issue of legal clarity) with sharp political accusations (such as lying and the misappropriation of mandates). The language employed is emotionally charged and figurative (e.g., "ominous threat," "the legislative mill," "chaotic tax festival"). The speaker grounds their position in logical arguments regarding procedural flaws in the legislative process, yet utilizes strong ethical appeals when criticizing political adversaries.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, employing a challenging tone to cast doubt on the minister's stance. The speaker uses an emotionally charged introduction ("confusion and, as it were, rebirth") before proceeding to raise specific questions concerning legal matters and national sovereignty. The primary emphasis is placed on logical and legal argumentation.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker’s rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, employing strongly emotionally charged terms such as "political chaos," "flailing," and "partisan arrogance." The appeals are aimed primarily at the government’s morality and competence, asserting that the government is indifferent and frivolous. Although specific financial figures are also presented to back up the criticism, political and moral condemnation remains the dominant theme.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The style is direct, critical, and confrontational, presenting the candidate with sharp and specific questions. Formal address is used, but emotional judgments ("more grossly and even more unfairly") and rhetorical questions are added to emphasize the lack of political accountability. The speaker criticizes the opponent's tendency to use vague terms like "we will streamline" and "we will develop" instead of concrete plans.
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, highlighting the government's inaction and the resulting fiscal policy chaos. Rhetorical questions are employed to underscore the absurdity of the situation and demand that the reading of the draft bill be halted. The tone is urgent, calling for a comprehensive solution rather than a bill that merely addresses details.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is questioning and challenging, presenting requests to the speaker to help understand the opposition's illogical behavior. A critical and ironic tone is employed, especially when describing the opponents' motives (e.g., "fishing for votes"). The discourse is formal, yet contains sharp political assessments.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, combative, and accusatory, employing strong metaphors such as "they let [the people] walk all over them" and "they are instead tightening every screw to cut off the oxygen supply." The appeals presented are a blend of logical arguments (specific financial figures) and emotional rhetoric that emphasizes the public's difficulties and insecurity. While the Minister of the Interior is credited for the better preparation of the draft bill, the overall tone regarding the government remains negative and ironic.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, focusing on logical arguments rooted in violations of legislative procedures. Direct and ironic expressions are employed (e.g., "Lipa-lapa," "ehku peale") to emphasize the government's deficient work culture. The speaker quotes both official documents and critical statements made by former Prime Minister Andrus Ansip.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and the Amendment of Other Associated Acts (384 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and analytical, requiring specific practical examples and a clear explanation of problem-solving ("we need to spell it out/make it crystal clear"). Sharp expressions are used to describe the legislative process ("a strange stage of shaping legislation"). It primarily appeals to logic and the criticism of experts (legal scholars, the administrative court).
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is critical and skeptical, particularly concerning the government's actions, which are deemed inadequate. The speaker employs logical argumentation, contrasting the government's rhetoric with the absence of tangible action, before presenting specific, data-driven questions.
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2024-04-10
Local Governments and Regional Policy

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, posing pointed questions to the prime minister and voicing concern over the government's inaction. It employs both logical arguments (bureaucracy, rising costs) and emotional language ("shamefully little," "a public cry of protest").
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2024-04-03
Strong Society

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is insistent, combative, and critical, emphasizing the crisis ("a crisis right on our doorstep") and demanding immediate action. Direct challenges are issued to the minister, urging him not to fear the reaction of Russia or the local Russian community. The style is more emotional and motivational, calling for decisive action rather than analysis.
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2024-03-20
Completion of the War of Independence Monument on Hiiumaa

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, presenting a direct inquiry to the minister during the parliamentary session. The speaker relies on a logical structure and a fact-based approach, utilizing a detailed chronology compiled by citizens to highlight the project's protracted delay. The tone is demanding and stresses the need for accountability.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is sharply aggressive and confrontational, highlighting the government's failures and hypocrisy. Direct quotes from the opposition party's internal communications are utilized to bolster the logical argument concerning the government's lack of credibility. The tone is accusatory and demands accountability.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and critical, aimed directly at the minister and the Reform Party. Strong expressions are used, such as "completely failed," and accusations of "lying to the people." The appeal is a mixture of economic arguments (economic recession, tax revenue) and emotional accusations of dishonesty and willful ignorance ("you're just playing dumb").
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning the construction of indoor football arenas (No. 498)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is factual and procedural, focusing on the necessity of updating the content of the inquiry because the situation has changed. The speaker employs a logical approach to justify clarifying the questions, while maintaining a neutral and official tone.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and insistent, sharply highlighting the vast disconnect between rhetoric and reality, employing phrases such as "glaringly different." The text utilizes both logical arguments (procedural deficiencies) and emotional examples, citing political incivility and accusations of lying. The speaker demands practical steps (such as non-compliance) instead of vision conferences.
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