By Agendas: Mait Klaassen

Total Agendas: 33

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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with an address to the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is critical yet constructive, highlighting a significant gap (specifically concerning human capital) and subsequently posing a question aimed at finding solutions. The appeal is logical and fact-based.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Chemical Act (701 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style of discourse is extremely formal and procedural, focusing exclusively on reporting the work and decisions of the commission. The tone is neutral and informative, avoiding emotional or persuasive appeals, and relying on facts and procedural steps. It utilizes official language, referencing bill numbers and directives.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The tone is formal and polite (thanking the Minister for the presentation) yet simultaneously critical, as it poses a direct question to the Minister. The focus is on a logical, data-driven argument, utilizing specific percentages to underscore the insufficiency of the current investment policy and the necessity for swift correction.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and respectful, utilizing polite forms of address ("Respected Chairman," "Dear President of the Bank of Estonia"). The address is logical and centers on a specific political issue, maintaining an inquisitive and analytical tone. The politician presents the question in a structured manner, acknowledging a previously answered topic.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, concerned, and focused on specific questions, respectfully addressing the Chancellor of Justice. The appeal itself is primarily logical and procedural, detailing a specific problem (the lack of engagement) and its negative impact (the division of society).
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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 style is formal and initially appreciative ("very informative"), but quickly becomes critical and demanding. A strong metaphor (the 13/0 exam result) is used to highlight systemic failure. The speaker presents logical demands, formulated as questions, concerning specific measures (a working group).
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presenter respectfully ("Respected Chairman! Good Presenter!"). The speaker employs a logical approach, posing a specific question regarding the consultations held during the preparation of the draft bill, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and conversational, using personal, on-the-ground experience to establish credibility. The tone is investigative, posing specific questions about the rationale behind the regulations, and includes a touch of sarcasm regarding the compensation mechanisms. The speaker begins by clarifying the facts, suggesting a desire to establish a clear and undeniable foundation for the subsequent discussion.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and question-focused, politely employing direct address with the presenter ("Dear presenter"). The appeal is strongly logical and fact-based, demanding clarification regarding the reality underlying the figures presented and international law. The speaker utilizes their previous professional experience to enhance the weight of their arguments.
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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 polite and formal (it thanks the Prime Minister for the presentation), yet simultaneously direct and analytical. A logical argument is used, linking the country's development to education and demanding answers regarding specific cuts and future plans.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and serious, starting with an appeal to consider the topic more seriously ("Let's now think about this matter a little more seriously"). The speaker presents logical, detailed questions to clarify the scope of the bill, focusing on facts and definitions.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the Vice-Chairman and the Minister. A logical, scenario-based approach is employed to highlight potential gaps in policy implementation, using the metaphor of a "gift" to describe a potential negative consequence.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is polite and formal ("Respected Manager! Excellent Presenter!"), beginning with an expression of shared empathy ("The wolf is in my heart too, just as it is in yours."). The emphasis is placed on asking logical and detail-oriented questions aimed at analyzing the behavioral model.
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2024-12-18
Third reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and persuasive, focusing on the legal and economic justification of the draft legislation and the details of the procedure. The speaker employs logical arguments to present the bill as a carefully considered and optimal solution that prevents a greater infringement of legitimate expectation. Criticism from the opposition is addressed briefly and treated more as a procedural obligation than as a substantive threat.
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2024-12-11
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of the address is formal and procedural, concentrating on a detailed report of the steering committee's work and the progression of the proceedings. The appeals are predominantly logical and analytical, relying on legal arguments and established precedent (specifically, the prior suspension of the oil shale development plan). The tone remains respectful towards colleagues and business stakeholders, aiming to clarify the rational foundation of the draft legislation.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker's rhetorical style is highly formal and procedural, focusing on a detailed presentation of the bill's amendments and the committee's procedural progress. The tone is neutral and logical, relying on facts, clarification of legal norms, and justification of procedural decisions. He/She answers questions helpfully, but remains strictly within the confines of the draft law.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the rapporteur with appreciation, yet simultaneously maintaining an urgent tone regarding the necessity of finding new solutions (S1). Figurative language is employed, such as ("putting out a fire," "forest war"), and guiding rhetorical questions are posed concerning a change in policy direction.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, beginning with praise for the minister's enthusiasm. Subsequently, the tone shifts to critical, focusing on the complexity of bureaucratic documentation and posing a specific, logical question regarding legislative constraints. The speaker leverages their personal academic background (a doctoral degree) to enhance the weight of their arguments.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely formal and neutral, focusing exclusively on conveying the content and procedural decisions of the Environmental Committee session. The speaker acts as a rapporteur, presenting logical and fact-based summaries of the questions and answers while strictly avoiding emotional appeals. The presentation is detailed and thorough, emphasizing the transparency of the proceedings.
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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 formal and deferential, incorporating thanks to the Chancellor of Justice for an insightful presentation. The speaker analyzes their concern, relying on the legal framework, and poses a clear, specific question in order to obtain a legal opinion.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The register is extremely formal, neutral, and procedural, built upon the conveyance of facts and the substance of the discussion ("I would introduce these point by point"). The arguments are entirely logical and data-driven, concentrating on the accurate reporting of the committee's work. Emotional or personal evaluations are absent.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, opening with an expression of gratitude to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for a "comprehensive and honest" presentation. The address is structured around posing logical and well-considered questions concerning the reform of the education system. The tone is solution-oriented, not confrontational.
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2024-06-06
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the regulation concerning the building prohibition zone of the Nature Conservation Act into compliance with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is optimistic, direct, and appreciative, expressing thanks to the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker employs a logical appeal, emphasizing the benefits of the law's clarity and fairness for law-abiding citizens. Furthermore, fears regarding the malicious use of the amendment are refuted.
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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 and focused on questions, employing polite addresses toward the presenters and parliamentary leaders. The tone is critical and urgent, particularly regarding the consequences of failing to sort out the budget, ironically asking for the "time" of the catastrophe's arrival. One question is acknowledged as "a bit low," which suggests intentional provocation.
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2024-05-13
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Chancellor of Justice. A logical and hypothetical posing of the question ("Suppose that...") is used to draw attention to the potential negative consequences of the legal amendment.
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2024-04-11
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue: "How to Ensure the Future of Veterinary Medicine"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is predominantly formal and analytical, encompassing both logical arguments (such as funding shortfalls) and emotional elements (including the high suicide rate among veterinarians and the stress of the job). The tone is concerned and cautionary, stressing that progress cannot be made without substantial additional funding. The text concludes with an appeal to contribute through other supportive measures, primarily awareness campaigns aimed at reversing the trend of young people becoming disconnected from nature.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on the justification of the procedure and the responsibility of the speaker. A balance is struck between logical demands (social research) and a brief, value-based assertion ("After all, children are born out of love"). Personal examples (the number of children and grandchildren) are employed as a confident argument to justify one's position and express pride.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, beginning with polite forms of address ("esteemed chairman," "good presenter"). The tone is inquisitive and urgent ("a very quick question"), focusing on a logical argument centered around the consumer's 24/7 energy needs.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and courteous, beginning with an acknowledgment of the minister's presentation ("thanking them for the good presentation"). The tone is analytical and inquisitive, focusing on logical arguments and the availability of data. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on the quality of the policy content and long-term planning.
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2024-02-22
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (287 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, beginning with a remark about the discussion's digression. The speaker presents logical challenges to the opposing side's optimism ("on what is your optimism based?") and employs an emotional appeal, emphasizing the deprivation of local residents' rights.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and polite (e.g., "esteemed chairman," "dear debaters"), but it contains a slight irony or humor concerning the level of the debate (e.g., "atmospheric physics has nevertheless started to be addressed"). The argumentation is logical and data-driven, aiming to redefine the nature of the tax through a compelling rhetorical question.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and directly confrontational. The speaker appeals to logic and scientific facts ("the fundamental principles of the laws of physics") to refute the presenter's claims, while strictly avoiding emotional arguments.
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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, respectful, and analytical, starting by praising the presenter "for a very good and systematic presentation." The speech is structured around logical and operational questions, avoiding emotional appeals and focusing on practical management problems.
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