By Agendas: Liina Kersna

Total Agendas: 26

Fully Profiled: 26

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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 style is formal and analytical, beginning with respectful addresses to the Chairman and the Minister. The speaker employs logical appeals and data comparison to bring the budget contradiction into focus, posing a clear rhetorical question to underscore the confusion and inefficiency.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is analytical, substantive, and procedural, focusing on logical arguments and financial comparisons. He defends the government's positions and criticizes the initiators of the bill regarding both their method and their priorities, while simultaneously maintaining a polite address toward his colleagues. Ironic remarks are also present, such as those concerning giving advice to the Centre Party.
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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 style is formal and respectful, addressing the Chancellor of Justice directly and commencing with an expression of gratitude. The argumentation is logical and focuses on highlighting specific gaps in the law and the practical problems they have caused (e.g., delayed confirmation letters).
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker's style is formal and procedural, utilizing standard parliamentary addresses ("Honorable Presiding Officer," "Dear colleagues"). The first speech is critical and attacking regarding the opposition party's willingness to work, expressing astonishment. The second speech is informative and neutral, focusing on clarifying the facts and the procedure.
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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

Analytical, detailed, and procedural, particularly when reporting on committee work, where both participants and the substance of the discussion are itemized. The tone is constructive and supportive, emphasizing the necessity of improving the draft legislation. It employs logical arguments supported by statistics and concrete policy mechanisms, for example, stressing the requirement for 25% of time dedicated to self-development.
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2025-06-17
Draft law (554 SE) on the organization of research and development activities and innovation – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, affirmative, and optimistic, emphasizing the thoroughness and success of the legislative process. The speaker employs logical arguments, directly linking the adoption of the law to society becoming wealthier and the economy becoming smarter. The importance of consensus and inclusion is strongly emphasized.
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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 address is formal and respectful, directed towards the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The style is constructive and inquisitive, focusing on logical solutions (the formation of a research team) and concrete proposals. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on rational and technical discussion.
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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 analytical, optimistic, and proactive, emphasizing Estonia's capacity to be flexible and a pioneer. The speaker employs strong logical arguments and statistical comparisons with other nations to justify significant investments in education. The tone is formal and forward-looking, stressing that the wisest nations invest before others even grasp the necessity.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and procedural, focusing on the introduction of the draft bill and the clarification of the law's provisions, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. The speaker employs logical arguments, referencing legislation and the committee's voting results. Although the tone is generally neutral, it becomes slightly self-critical and exhortative when addressing the topic of gender balance.
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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 formal, passionate, and academic, utilizing a quote from a professor of cultural semiotics and the etymological definition of the word. It uses examples (such as Jazzkaar) to illustrate the symbiosis of the new and the old, and emphasizes obligation through repetitive phrases ("kanda hoolt," meaning "to take care"). The style is balanced, incorporating both value-based appeals and concrete data and procedural arguments.
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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 formal and respectful, addressing the chairman of the session and the minister directly ("Honorable Minister!"). The speech is logical and focuses on demanding accountability, presenting a specific two-part question regarding the implementation of the plans. Emotional appeals are not used; the focus is on scrutinizing actions and results.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and data-driven, presenting its position as a structured question to the Prime Minister. The tone is respectful ("Thank you, esteemed Chair! Dear Prime Minister!"), but demanding in substance, emphasizing the logical connection between education and the economy.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and constructive, focusing on facts and systemic issues. The speaker poses direct questions to the minister to gain clarity on the specifics of the bill, and uses data and references to expert opinions to support their position. The tone is more inquisitive and seeks confirmation, rather than being confrontational.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226 (no. 683)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and critical, posing direct questions to the minister concerning the ministry's activities. The speaker employs logical contrast, calling into question the low figures presented, as they contradict the known prevalence of mental health issues. The tone is concerned and demands accountability for the inaction.
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2024-12-18
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and amending other acts in consequence (465 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, procedural, and informative, typical of a committee rapporteur introducing the preparation for the second reading of a draft bill. The speech is logical and data-driven, relying on facts, the content of the proposed amendments, and summaries of stakeholder opinions. Emotional appeals are absent, with the focus centered on a neutral procedural explanation.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and argumentative, initially optimistic and supportive ("It is a joy to note"), but the tone shifts to anxious and urgent when addressing financial needs. The speaker focuses on logical connections (a formal change precipitates substantive changes) and the presentation of political solutions. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is on political analysis and the prevention of future problems.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a presentation delivered by a commission representative. The speaker expresses satisfaction ("a pleasure to introduce," "finally"), but the style is primarily logic-based and factual, focusing on the detailed reporting of the commission's discussions and decisions.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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

The address is formal and respectful, beginning with an expression of thanks to the Chief Justice for a very thorough presentation. The rhetorical style is analytical and grounded in logic, focusing on the interpretation of specific data (the exam pass percentage) and the consideration of systemic solutions.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the officials and the chair of the session. The speaker employs a semantic distinction between "painful decisions" and "necessary decisions" to steer the debate. He/She demands specific data and expert evaluations, focusing on logical and economic arguments.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly polite, respectful, and formal, featuring extensive expressions of gratitude directed both to the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister for their long-standing service. The speech is logical and focuses on emphasizing the effectiveness of the policy (specifically, the low cost of prevention).
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2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Preschool Institution Act, the Vocational Educational Institution Act, and the Basic School and Upper Secondary School Act (Bill 231 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, concentrating on explaining and justifying the history and procedural steps of the bill. The speaker employs logical argumentation to underscore the necessity of the legislation, while simultaneously expressing regret and mild annoyance regarding the previous obstruction. He describes the draft as a "very important and good bill," offering a positive assessment.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, which is typical for a commission rapporteur. The speaker focuses on conveying the discussions and decisions of the Culture Committee, utilizing logical arguments and factual data (e.g., negotiation dates). A cautious tone is evident, emphasizing the necessity of avoiding haste when implementing educational reforms.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite and respectful, beginning with praise for the minister regarding positive initiatives. The style is analytical and logical, repeatedly relying on evidence-based arguments. Towards the end, the tone shifts to become more demanding, posing a direct question about investments and preventative measures.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and cautiously supportive, incorporating both logical arguments (steps for change management) and emotional appeals (the child must be the focus). The Minister receives praise for dedicated work but is simultaneously urged to exercise patience and provide thorough explanation. Metaphors related to personal development ("to blossom/flourish") are employed, and the need to listen to and truly hear the representative organizations of the sector is stressed.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and polite, addressing the presiding officer and the esteemed prime minister directly. The address is short and direct, focusing on a logical question that seeks political clarification regarding the government's priorities.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, beginning with polite acknowledgments to the chair and the presenter. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on a specific example (Uulu Basic School) to illustrate the system's shortcomings. The tone is inquisitive and solution-oriented.
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