By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik
Total Sessions: 97
Fully Profiled: 97
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is critical and inquisitive, employing rhetorical questions to expose the government's logic and inaction. The speaker appeals both to logic (the consistency of the tax impact) and to social justice, referencing the concerns of the wider public and a petition. The tone is formal, addressing the Vice-Chairman and the rapporteur.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and analytical, focusing on logical argumentation and the posing of questions regarding concrete plans and financial needs. The speaker acknowledges that the issues raised are broader than the draft bill under consideration, all while maintaining a respectful and inquiring tone.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's position and labeling the budget "irresponsible" and "unjust." Logical arguments are employed, relying on budget figures and stark contrasts (tax breaks for the wealthy versus special needs care). The style is formal, yet it contains a powerful moral appeal ("contrary to common sense") and rhetorical questions.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is formal and critical, posing the question directly to the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister of Finance. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on data and contrasting the critical needs of the social sector with the tax benefits granted to the wealthy, in order to highlight the injustice of the government's priorities.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is formal and directly confrontational, employing sharp rhetorical questions to challenge the minister's position. The speaker relies on a logical argument, emphasizing the danger of social inequality ("the gap is widening") if state intervention proves insufficient.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs a combatively critical tone, consistently putting forth sharp questions regarding the government's tax policy and priorities. The rhetoric is emotionally charged, yet grounded in specific figures and facts (for instance, the allocation of 4.2 million euros for specialized social care versus over 100 million euros directed toward the wealthy). The addresses are lengthy and well-structured, incorporating both direct inquiries to experts and broader political evaluations, concluding with a categorical recommendation that the government either change its course or step down.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker employs a direct and critical tone, starting by acknowledging the minister's honesty but quickly moving on to systemic criticism. The rhetoric is analytical and logical, relying on concrete examples such as productivity growth and employment indicators. The speaker uses rhetorical questions and hesitates before using the word "radical," which demonstrates a cautious yet determined approach.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs confrontational and critical rhetoric, accusing the Prime Minister and the government of a patronizing attitude and suffering from the "occupational hazard" of believing they are smarter than everyone else. The rhetoric is emotionally charged, utilizing phrases such as "a herd of stupid idiots" and referencing the government's ironic jokes. Simultaneously, the speaker also presents logical arguments, demanding clarification regarding contradictions in labor policy and criticizing the narrow composition of the business council.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker employs an optimistic and encouraging tone, calling on colleagues to support the family benefits bill ("I encourage you and everyone else to be optimistic"). The rhetoric is factual and substantiated by historical data, citing specific figures on the evolution of these benefits since 2015. The style is diplomatic, yet simultaneously critical of the current political culture, stressing the necessity for a higher standard of political culture and the potential for supporting opposition proposals.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker employs a diplomatic and inquiring tone, emphasizing shared interests ("in the interest of all of us") and terms of respect ("Esteemed," "Honored"). The rhetoric is structured and formal, focusing on logical arguments rather than emotional appeals. The speaker poses direct questions regarding accountability while simultaneously maintaining a constructive approach.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The speaker uses a polite and deferential tone, addressing the audience as "Esteemed Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu" and "Dear Kilvar," and expressing thanks for the cooperation. The rhetoric is constructive and appreciative, emphasizing the effective management and clear communication of the Financial Supervision Authority. The speaking style is reflective, focusing on both assessing the past and addressing future challenges.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs diplomatic yet resolute rhetoric, combining courteous addresses ("Respected," "Honorable Minister") with critical assessments of the government's performance. The style is argumentative and highly detailed, relying on specific facts and examples concerning healthcare issues. Emotional appeals are balanced by logical arguments, particularly highlighting the problems of patient waiting lists and out-of-pocket costs. The speaker utilizes conditional support and a cautionary tone, promising to back a future vote of no confidence if their demands are not met.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Kiik posed his questions in a polite yet direct manner, focusing on facts and specific steps. He stressed the broader interests of society and the importance of trust.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
They employ a diverse rhetorical approach, utilizing procedural questions regarding the Riigikogu's rules of procedure, humorous critiques about the absence of colleagues, and straightforward questions concerning political decisions. Overall, a constructive tone is maintained.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker employs combative and accusatory rhetoric, especially directed at the Reform Party, accusing them of hypocrisy and populism. Emotional appeals ("every child counts," "the suffering of innocent people") are interwoven with specific numerical data (the subsistence level rising from 200 euros to 250 euros, a cost of 6 million euros). The tone is critical and persistent, repeatedly utilizing rhetorical questions to undermine the opponents' standpoints.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker employs sharply confrontational rhetoric, sequentially posing three precise questions to the Prime Minister and accusing the Reform Party of altering its stance without providing public justification. The rhetoric is logical and fact-based, drawing upon concrete examples (Kaja Kallas, Liisa-Ly Pakosta) and mathematical arguments concerning the parliamentary vote arithmetic. The delivery is formal, yet clearly critical in its focus, utilizing rhetorical techniques designed to cast doubt on the opponent's competence.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker consistently employs confrontational and critical rhetoric, highlighting the government's communication issues and lack of transparency. Emotional appeals (such as the phrase "desperately lacking empathy") are intermingled with fact-based accusations, establishing an intense and condemnatory tone. The speaker also demonstrates irony and sarcasm, particularly in the second speech, where they point out the incoherence of the minister's response regarding historical parallels.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Consistently maintains a critical and accusatory tone, particularly when addressing the Competition Act and the Pihlakodu case. Highlights contradictions between the government's rhetoric and its actual actions. Maintains a fact-based approach, but employs strong emotional appeals.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
They employ sharp and direct criticism, accusing the government of contradictory behavior. Specific examples and statistics are cited to support their arguments. The piece concludes with a rhetorical question that underscores the government's inconsistency.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Employs a humorous and occasionally ironic tone when discussing the "two Reform Parties." It blends light sarcasm with serious political issues. It maintains an approach that is friendly yet critical, concluding with a constructive suggestion.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
It employs a fact-based, yet critical approach, highlighting specific examples from previous decisions. It appeals to the sense of justice, emphasizing the needs of underprivileged individuals. It maintains a constructive tone, offering concrete solutions.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs a question-driven, analytical approach, addressing the audience politely using the formal salutations "lugupeetud" (respected) and "austatud" (honored). The rhetoric is fact-based and detailed, utilizing specific figures (18% vs 8% impact on different income brackets) and comparative analysis. The tone is critical yet professional, expressing direct opposition to the government's policy through logical arguments and European-style comparisons.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Adopts a critical yet constructive tone, asking specific questions regarding environmental policy. Highlights inconsistencies between the government's actions and its promises. Maintains a professional approach, focusing on facts and policy consistency.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaking style is polite and constructive, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the minister. It employs logical argumentation, highlighting specific concerns and questions regarding the future. The overall tone is cooperative rather than confrontational, focusing on the search for solutions.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs formally polite yet sharply critical rhetoric, repeatedly stressing the phrases "in our assessment" and "we see" to underscore the collective position. The style is argumentative and data-driven, utilizing specific figures and statistics (such as comparisons of the gender composition of the parliamentary groups). The criticism directed at the current coalition's "poor political culture" and "backroom decision-making" is particularly emotionally charged.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Employs a direct and occasionally confrontational tone, asking pointed questions about gun policy. Cites specific tragic examples (the Lihula shooting, the Viljandi school incident) to illustrate their viewpoint. Maintains an argumentative structure, but utilizes emotional appeals.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
He combined his personal experience as a minister with evidence-based arguments. He adopted an emotional approach when dealing with the Pihlakodu case, while simultaneously maintaining a professional tone.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
They employ a polite and constructive approach, starting with respectful forms of address. The communication relies on facts and data, but simultaneously expresses clear concern and a personal viewpoint ("I personally consider this very dangerous"). It concludes with a specific question, seeking practical solutions.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker consistently employs a combative and accusatory tone, posing sharp questions regarding government policy. The rhetoric is emotionally charged, utilizing phrases such as "lying to the people" and "oligopolistic market," yet it simultaneously relies on concrete facts and examples. The speaker demonstrates good parliamentary etiquette, always respectfully addressing individuals as "Honorable Minister" and "Esteemed Chairman," but the content is clearly oppositional in nature.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
They employed an inquisitive and cautious approach, focusing on risk assessment. A technical and objective tone was maintained throughout the discussion.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
He/She employed moderate criticism and posed constructive questions. He/She combined arguments concerning security and the economy with a balanced approach.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
They employed direct criticism regarding the government's inconsistencies. They combined fact-based arguments with emotional appeals aimed at achieving a fairer tax policy.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker employs a confrontational and accusatory tone, leveling direct accusations against the government. The rhetoric is emotional and critically charged, utilizing phrases like "cranked up the pressure even more" and "What kind of engagement is that?" The style is more attack-oriented than constructive.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Used constructive criticism and specific proposals. Emphasized the need for fairness while maintaining a diplomatic and professional tone.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker employs a direct and critical tone, combining emotional and logical arguments. The rhetoric is formal yet sharp, utilizing concrete examples and personal experience ("I myself once applied for a job"). The speaker stresses the necessity of avoiding demagoguery and demands fact-based answers, using rhetorical questions to undermine the opponent's position.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs question-based rhetoric, posing direct and critical questions regarding the government's consistency. The style is polite yet sharp, using formal address such as "respected" and "honored," while simultaneously highlighting sharp contradictions. The speaker combines logical arguments (IQ test results, gender balance statistics) with emotional assessments, labeling the debate as "crude" and "demagogic."
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. The only speech is a brief courtesy statement, which does not allow for the assessment of the rhetorical style.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker employs a formal and analytical approach, presenting structured questions regarding the committee's work and legislative processes. The rhetoric is more investigative than accusatory, focusing on facts and numerical data (over 60,000 people with undetermined citizenship). The tone is polite and institutional, utilizing traditional forms of address ("Honorable Vice-Chairman," "Respected Rapporteur").
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Uses a polite and constructive approach, addressing the minister respectfully and emphasizing that the criticism is not personally directed at the new minister. It highlights both substantive and historical aspects, employing balanced argumentation. The style is formal yet friendly, focusing on facts and logical connections.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker employs a moderate and constructive tone, underscoring the principles of solidarity and justice. The rhetoric is emotionally charged, particularly when addressing the unequal treatment of children and the tragedy associated with the loss of a breadwinner, yet it simultaneously maintains a strong argumentative structure. The speech is formally correct, utilizing the mode of address appropriate for parliament, and includes clear calls for cooperation alongside warnings about the future.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs formally polite yet critical rhetoric, beginning each address with a respectful salutation ("Honored Deputy Speaker," "Respected Presenter"). The argumentation is logical and fact-based, relying on specific data points (2024 quotas, 2022 decisions, salary thresholds). The tone is inquisitive and analytical, utilizing hypothetical examples (10 million euro donations) and rhetorical questions to highlight political contradictions.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker uses a tone expressing concern and offering an urgent warning, repeatedly highlighting the severity of the demographic crisis with factual data (the number of births is below 10,000, the lowest figure of the century). The rhetoric is emotionally charged yet well-argued—employing both logical justifications and emotional appeals ("alarm bells should start ringing"). The style is direct and critical, but remains formally polite, utilizing traditional forms of address.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs a polite-formal tone (e.g., "Lugupeetud," "Austatud"—i.e., "Esteemed," "Honored"), yet delivers sharp criticism. They use an effective comparison involving members of EKRE to illustrate the disproportionate representation of a small group. The style is argumentative and fact-based, though it also contains ironic elements.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker employs a structured and analytical approach, presenting questions clearly divided into two sections and demanding concrete answers. The rhetoric is critical and confrontational, utilizing comparisons with other European countries and referencing "Elon Musk-style statements." The tone is formal yet emotionally charged, emphasizing the plight of low-wage earners and "simpler people," and accusing the government of exacerbating inequality.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker employs an accusatory and critically analytical tone, posing direct questions to the Prime Minister and criticizing the complete failure to address the issues. The rhetoric is emotionally charged ("This is very sad," "irresponsible policy"), but relies on specific data and facts, such as birth rate statistics and indicators of wealth inequality. The speaker uses formally polite forms of address ("Honorable Prime Minister"), but the content is sharply oppositionally critical.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker employs a structured and analytical approach when posing questions, beginning with the broader context of public health and progressing toward specific solutions. The rhetoric is polite and constructive, utilizing formal address and hypothetical scenarios ("if you were to briefly imagine yourself as a member of parliament"). The presentation is logical and systematic, highlighting several interconnected aspects and concluding with a follow-up question regarding the scope of influence available to politicians.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs an official and businesslike tone, stressing the committee's work as a "very substantive and businesslike discussion." The rhetoric is distinctly formal and procedure-focused, centering on facts and numerical data (190 countries, specific dates). Emotional appeals are absent; a logical and information-based approach dominates.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The speaker employs a formal and procedural approach, politely addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu. The rhetoric is analytical and questioning, focusing on procedural clarity and legal correctness. The address is structured around logical questions that demand specific answers regarding the content and scope of the debate.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Uses persuasive and values-based rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of justice and equality. The style is emotional yet well-argued, focusing on the principles of social justice.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Employs a technical and informative style, focusing on facts and procedural matters. The style is professional and neutral, emphasizing the need for clarity.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The tone used is moderate and diplomatic, emphasizing the necessity of cooperation and dialogue. The style is constructive and balanced, focusing on finding long-term solutions.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Employs intensely critical and emotionally charged rhetoric, combining fact-based arguments with sharp accusations. The style is confrontational and demanding, frequently using an ironic tone.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs an official and neutral tone, focusing on a factual overview of the commission's work. The rhetoric is clearly structured and procedure-centric, utilizing precise dates and the specific wording of decisions. Emotional elements are almost entirely absent, with the exception of a brief reference to war damages in Ukraine.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker employs formal and structured rhetoric, beginning with traditional expressions of courtesy and the presentation of clear thematic statements. The style is argumentative and fact-based, relying on concrete examples such as Russia's war in Ukraine and deaths associated with pseudo-medicine. Emotional appeals are balanced by logical arguments, particularly when justifying the necessity of the security tax and supporting the public health law.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The style is polite and formal, utilizing traditional forms of address ("Respected Speaker of the Riigikogu! Honored Minister!"). The approach is balanced, seeking both positive and negative trends, and the questions are structured and thoughtful.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs technically precise and fact-based rhetoric, relying on data and specific details of the legislative bill. The style is formal and professional, yet it also incorporates emotional elements, particularly when addressing the health consequences of alcohol policy. The speaker demonstrates meticulous preparation, referencing exact dates, voting outcomes, and financial figures, and addresses criticism directly and, at times, sharply.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
It employs a formal, fact-based, and structured presentation method. It relies primarily on concrete data and numerical arguments, steering clear of emotional appeals. The style is clear and information-rich, focusing on the communication of technical details.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker employs a polite and respectful tone, beginning by acknowledging the calm and dignified character of the debate. The rhetoric is formal and structured, utilizing a diplomatic approach to recognize the opposing side before presenting a critical question. The speech concludes with a direct and specific question that demands a clear answer between two competing constitutional amendment drafts.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker adopts a conciliatory and analytical tone, acknowledging the sincere desire of the opposing side ("I do not doubt your sincere desire to protect unborn children and their rights"), while simultaneously presenting systematic counterarguments. The rhetoric is logical and structured, relying on an analysis of practical consequences and arguments rooted in social justice. The speaker employs direct questions to persuade the opposition and demonstrates a diplomatic approach even when articulating critical viewpoints.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker employs a polite and formal tone, respectfully addressing both the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Prime Minister. The rhetoric is analytical and fact-based, highlighting specific figures (50.4% versus 49.6%) and utilizing logical argumentation. The address is structured in the form of a question, which demonstrates a diplomatic approach to a complex geopolitical issue.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
They employed sharp criticism and direct language, especially when discussing the Pihlakodu case and the Competition Act. The rhetoric was accusatory and demanding, emphasizing the government's responsibility and the need for transparency.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style was analytical and fact-based, utilizing specific figures and comparisons with the European Union. The rhetoric was critical of the government but maintained a constructive tone, offering alternatives.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
He/She employed strong criticism and very direct language, specifically targeting the government's inaction regarding child protection. The rhetoric was emotional and demanding, stressing moral obligations and accountability.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Employs a technically precise tone in matters of criminal procedure. Focuses on achieving legal clarity and addressing procedural aspects.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
He/She uses a critical tone when addressing regional policy. It emphasizes the need to prevent regional inequality from worsening during state decision-making.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker adopts an interrogative tone when addressing the Chancellor of Justice, with a specific focus on children's rights. They also express concern regarding the economic crisis's impact on the most vulnerable groups.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Uses a tone expressing concern regarding internal security matters. Emphasizes the need for balance between security and people's well-being.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Uses an explanatory and informative tone when clarifying competition law. Focuses on facts and procedural aspects.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
He/She uses a critical, yet constructive tone toward the Minister of Infrastructure. Direct questions are posed regarding support for Ukraine and communication.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
He/She uses an approving tone toward the prime ministerial candidate, but also poses specific questions. He/She emphasizes the Social Democrats' priorities in the healthcare sector.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Adopts a questioning and probing tone when interacting with the President of the Bank of Estonia. The focus is on facts and data, seeking clarity on matters of economic policy.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Adopts a technically precise and analytical tone regarding nuclear energy matters. Focuses on facts and procedural aspects, avoiding emotional rhetoric.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Uses a diplomatic but clear tone when addressing the situation in Georgia. It emphasizes European values and democratic principles, while avoiding an overly confrontational approach.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs a technically oriented and highly detailed approach, focusing on specific legislative amendments and their practical implications. The rhetoric is professional and substantive, drawing on long-standing experience in the healthcare sector. The presentations are dominated by an explanatory style, which aims to present complex legal changes clearly and comprehensibly while avoiding excessive emotionality or political attacks.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates a balanced and constructive approach, combining factual arguments with emotional appeals, especially concerning the war in Ukraine. The rhetoric is clearly structured and educational, utilizing concrete examples and statistics (for instance, references to thousands of children killed). The speeches are solemn and dignified, particularly around Memorial Day, but they simultaneously maintain political clarity and directness.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker employs a constructive, fact-based approach when posing questions and engaging in debates, concentrating on specific issues such as the security risks associated with nuclear energy and the increase in teachers' salaries. The rhetoric remains measured and analytical, supported by concrete examples and figures, like the allocation of 9 million euros to the teachers' salary fund. The addresses demonstrate a clear willingness to cooperate and a desire to find practical solutions, consistently avoiding an overly emotional or confrontational tone.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
It employs a technically accurate and informative style, focusing on specific data and facts. The rhetoric is matter-of-fact and detail-oriented.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Uses a moderate and constructive tone, focusing on specific questions and proposals. The style is professional and fact-based, avoiding excessive emotion.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
He/She employs sharp and accusatory rhetoric, criticizing the government’s actions and demanding concrete answers. The style is direct and confrontational, featuring personal attacks and accusations.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
It uses constructive and supportive rhetoric, acknowledging the allocation of additional funding for teachers. The style is balanced—it recognizes positive steps but also emphasizes the magnitude of future challenges. It concludes with a call for finding long-term solutions.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Uses a moderate and questioning tone, focusing on the technical issue. The style is professional and fact-based, avoiding political judgments.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
He/She employs passionate and compelling rhetoric in defense of the sweetened beverage tax. The speaker cites historical facts and criticizes the lack of consistency among political parties. The style is emotional and highly political, featuring direct accusations.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Adopts a critical yet constructive tone in the nuclear energy debate. Recommends a more fact-based approach and the use of more appropriate comparisons. The style is analytical and balanced, avoiding emotional rhetoric.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Adopts an inquisitive and constructive approach, focusing on the problem of the shortage of veterinarians. It presents specific proposals and seeks practical solutions. The style is professional and collaborative.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Employs an inquisitive and exploratory approach regarding issues of regional and labor policy. Stresses the significance of tripartite negotiations and the involvement of labor market stakeholders.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It employs a constructive and supportive tone, emphasizing the critical importance of funding the education sector. It combines practical proposals with a political vision regarding the necessity of tax reform.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaking style is formal and argumentative, drawing on both factual data and value-based positions. It utilizes specific figures and references (22% co-payment versus the 15% recommended by the WHO) and provides historical examples from the speaker's previous decisions made while serving as a minister. The tone is moderately critical yet constructive, emphasizing the necessity of consistency and acknowledging the contributions of others to the development of healthcare.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The tone of speech is questioning and analytical, utilizing concrete facts (45 days, 35% of men) to bolster the arguments. The rhetoric is moderate and constructive, seeking solutions rather than assigning blame. The speaker begins by addressing technical issues with the microphone, which demonstrates a pragmatic approach.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaking style is measured and argumentative, drawing upon both personal convictions and practical experience. The speaker uses the example of the COVID-19 pandemic to illustrate systemic deficiencies, appealing simultaneously to both a sense of justice and pragmatism. The overall tone is constructive and forward-looking, expressing hope for achieving political consensus, and utilizing personal references ("being a young person") to enhance emotional resonance.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Uses strongly emotional and fiery rhetoric, combining personal experiences with political messages. Relies heavily on storytelling (personal visits to Ukraine) and moral arguments. Repeatedly employs a quote from Edmund Burke and emphasizes moral obligations. The style is solemn and evocative, aiming for the emotional engagement of the audience.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
They employed systematic and fact-based argumentation, relying on numerical data and international comparisons. They maintained a critical yet constructive tone throughout the entire debate.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaking style is polite and formal, utilizing traditional parliamentary addresses ("Austatud," "Lugupeetud"). The questions are specific and goal-oriented, seeking practical answers and measurable results. The style is more analytical than emotional, focusing on facts and concrete actions.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker uses a polite and formally correct tone, addressing the "Esteemed Presiding Officer." The style is clarifying and corrective, focusing on explaining factual information instead of emotional expressions.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaking style is polite and formal, employing traditional forms of address ("Esteemed Deputy Speaker of the Parliament"). The rhetoric is analytical and inquisitive, using metaphors ("reinventing the wheel") to illustrate the situation. The tone is reflective and constructive, seeking clarification rather than assigning blame.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Adopts a technically precise and explanatory approach, focusing on clarifying the practical aspects of amendments to customs legislation. It emphasizes the necessity of reducing bureaucracy and ensuring more efficient resource utilization.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It poses direct questions regarding security and environmental policy, utilizing a fact-based and analytical approach devoid of emotional bias.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Uses a polite and constructive tone when posing technical questions and seeking clarification. Stresses the necessity of practical solutions and demonstrates empathy regarding the issues.