By Agendas: Ester Karuse

Total Agendas: 30

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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 style is passionate, critical, and rhetorically charged, emphasizing the "brutal" nature of educational inequality. Strong emotional appeals and rhetorical questions are employed ("Why is Martin from Valga less important than Sergei from Kohtla-Järve?") to underscore the injustice of the situation in Valga. The speaker draws on both concrete facts and narratives (the teachers' lawsuit) and concludes with a direct call to action aimed at the voters of Valga municipality.
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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 urgent and concerned, emphasizing the emotional dimension of the problem (parental unawareness, an unhealthy and exhausting struggle) while simultaneously demanding logical and systemic solutions. The speaker employs formal language but incorporates personal references to parental anxieties to underscore the gravity of the situation. In conclusion, hope is expressed for substantive answers and solutions.
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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 characterized by concern and urgency, highlighting both the practical and moral dimensions of the issue. A balanced approach is employed, merging logical arguments (such as distances in kilometers and irreversible processes) with an emotional appeal aimed at protecting the elderly and those lacking access to digital services. The speaker emphasizes their stance by using the recurring question, "Why is a bank branch even necessary? It is necessary!"
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker's style is serious, concerned, and urgent, employing strong emotional appeals that focus on the stress and injustice faced by the elderly and the young. Simultaneously, the arguments are supported by specific facts and figures (e.g., 12,000 residents in Valga). Dramatic phrases are used, such as "an unhealthily intense and exhausting struggle" and "access to secondary education must not be a lottery."
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is interrogative, critical, and focused on practical reality, utilizing the phrase "the real world" to support its arguments. Rhetorical questions are employed (e.g., "Where will these 400 new people come from?") and it emotionally emphasizes the additional work being performed at the expense of family time, combining logical argumentation with factual claims. The tone regarding security is anxious and urgent.
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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 sharply critical and forceful, accusing the government of ideological bias and injustice. Both emotional terms ("more cynical," "coddling") and logical arguments are employed, highlighting the stagnation of economic growth and the effect of inflation on purchasing power. The overall tone is formal and focuses on the consequences of the policy, repeatedly questioning who the budget actually benefits or burdens.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and questioning, addressing the minister directly ("Honorable Minister!"). The style relies on logical questions and the demand for data (statistics, the size of the required reduction task) to assess the effectiveness of oversight and the draft bill. Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is serious and concerned, yet respectful, as the speaker addresses the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The speaker employs a narrative approach, citing the opinion of a third party (Heiti Hääl) and drawing on personal experience to underscore the gravity of the issue. The text concludes with a question oriented toward finding solutions.
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2025-05-22
Draft resolution amending the Riigikogu resolution "Resolution of the Riigikogu on the formation of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republics of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia" (646 OE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech is formal, informative, and strictly procedural. The tone is neutral and objective, focusing on the delivery of facts (dates, names, commission decisions), avoiding emotional or rhetorical appeals.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, utilizing a specific case study (Valga) to illustrate broader systemic failures. Formal and logical language is employed, focusing on procedural failure and unpreparedness. The inclusion of the parents' quote ("human experiments are forbidden in school") adds a dramatic element to underscore the seriousness of the situation.
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2025-05-14
Second reading of the draft law on accession to the statute of the Institute for International Democracy and Electoral Assistance (559 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and focused on the presentation of the report. The discourse is informative and detailed, employing logical and procedural language, and presenting specific dates and decisions. Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent, as this constitutes a review of the proceedings.
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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 style is formal and courteous, beginning with an expression of gratitude and addressing the esteemed Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is constructive and inquisitive, acknowledging the minister's previous positive action (the meeting with the Vana-Vigala community) before posing the substantive question. The emphasis is placed on the logical and procedural framing of the inquiry.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and question-oriented, beginning with an address to the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is businesslike and logical, focusing on facts (the acquisition of trains) and demanding answers regarding the inefficient use of resources.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is one of concern and directness, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem for the residents of Valga. Both logical arguments (specific data and a list of closures) and emotional appeals are utilized, describing the situation as "a morally significant blow." The text concludes with a brief and compelling statement asserting that the demands being made are not excessive.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation'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 critical and skeptical, starting with a polite acknowledgment ("the speech was, of course, very beautiful") but quickly moving to sharp criticism. The speaker uses an emotional appeal and a concrete, human story (the case of a boy with care needs) to prove the logical point regarding the inefficiency of the systems.
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2025-04-09
Draft law (559 SE) for the accession of the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on communicating the activities and decisions of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The speaker employs logical appeals, citing official documents, to substantiate the draft bill's benefit to Estonia’s image and economy. The tone is clearly delimiting, emphasizing that the speaker is reporting on the committee proceedings, rather than representing the minister's substantive viewpoint.
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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 analytical and critical, focusing on the absence of substantive debates within the committee. The speaker employs logical argumentation, backing it up with data and a more emotional comparison ("five towns the size of Valga full of people") to highlight the scale of the problem. The presentation is formal, taking the structure of a question.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is concerned, critical, and slightly emotional, describing the situation as "very sad." Rhetorical questions ("Don't you see...?") and irony (in the case of the Narva example) are used to highlight the seriousness of the situation. The focus is on real, human-oriented consequences.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

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

The style is formal, persuasive, and insistent, emphasizing the moral obligation and solidarity owed to the Georgian people. Emotional appeals are employed, drawing parallels to the European solidarity Estonia received during the restoration of its independence, in order to justify the current support. The rhetoric maintains a balance, pairing strong condemnations directed at the Georgian government with concrete political demands.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal, direct, and concerned, focusing on logical and procedural argumentation. The speaker poses a critical question to the minister, demanding clarification on how the government intends to improve the quality of legislation.
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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 formal and critical, yet respectful, addressing the Minister deferentially. The argument presented is logical and fact-based, citing the review's conclusions regarding procedural errors. The goal is to pose a pointed question aimed at finding solutions.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The address is formal and delivered within the Riigikogu (Parliamentary) setting, respectfully directed toward both the Deputy Speaker and the Minister. The rhetoric is analytical and focused on questions, utilizing logical appeal to emphasize the conflict between the constitutional principle and the potential actions of the government.
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2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of the address is solemn, emotional, and urgent, employing strong moral appeals that connect the suffering of the Crimean Tatars with the historical repressions faced by the Estonian people. Both historical facts and value-based rhetoric are utilized to underscore the significance of the issue and the necessity of not being "silent witnesses." The tone is formal and serious.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The style is polite and constructive, beginning with thanking the presenter for the comprehensive overview. The speaker uses a personal introduction ("I am from Valgamaa") to emphasize the emotional concern (indicated by the word 'painab' [weighs heavily/bothers]) regarding the regional topic. The address concludes with a direct question about existing initiatives, which signals a readiness for cooperation.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and interrogative, focusing on the presenter's accountability in security matters. The speaker employs logical argumentation, linking the presenter's background (as a security professional) with the topic under discussion to increase the gravity of the issue.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and concerned, emphasizing Estonia's historical role in supporting Georgia. A balanced approach is employed, combining factual background (agreements, funding) with emotional support for the "brave Georgian people." The speech is structured around a logical argument that highlights the abandonment of commitments.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and serious, employing clear and unambiguous language to condemn Russia's aggression. The speech includes logical appeals, listing the reasons why the elections were not legitimate. The speaker adopts a tone of consensus, emphasizing that there should be no disagreement on this matter among the members of the Riigikogu.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing both the Vice-Chairman and the Minister, yet simultaneously sharply critical of the economic situation. Logical arguments and data (the number of quarters) are employed, framing a question that demands a brief and specific answer from the Minister regarding his plans ("in three words").
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and pressing, especially when describing security threats, employing phrases such as "the horrors of war" and "harsh reality." Both logical arguments are utilized (references to declining exports, inconsistencies in the development plan) and emotional appeals (the outrage of the Estonian community, the cost paid by innocent people). The style is analytical, but it also includes sharp critical assessments of the government's decisions.
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2024-01-24
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (360 OE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and informative, typical of a committee rapporteur. The focus is on the logical presentation of facts and procedures, emphasizing the dates of committee sessions and consensus decisions. Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent.
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