By Plenary Sessions: Andrei Korobeinik
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The tone is predominantly combative, critical, and indignant, especially concerning the Riigikogu's working procedures. It employs strong emotional expressions ("deeply indignant," "utter disorder") and accuses the coalition of using a "political steamroller" and violating the rights of the opposition. The emphasis is on logical and procedural argumentation, demanding explanations and references to the rules of procedure from the session chair.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and ironic, employing strong emotional appeals (the plight of pensioners) and sharp metaphors ("demented squirrels hiding nuts"). The speaker criticizes the opposing side both personally and procedurally, demanding that the presenter answer the questions posed, rather than discussing ratings or other irrelevant topics.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The style is sharply critical, confrontational, and deeply concerned, especially regarding the incompetence of the rapporteur and the actions of the governing coalition. Logical and technical arguments are employed to demonstrate the shortcomings of the draft bill and the threats it poses to the rule of law. The rhetoric is focused on emphasizing the role of parliament and the importance of debate, while simultaneously accusing the Reform Party of undermining parliamentary culture.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and ironic, employing strong emotional appeals (lying, injustice toward pensioners). The speaker utilizes literary references (Orwell’s "1984") and historical comparisons (Michal vs Laar, Jufereva-Skuratovski vs Lauristin) to discredit the policies and individuals of their opponents. The tone is generally critical and uncompromising.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is critical and at times confrontational, including both a slight personal remark (Lauri's sleepy demeanor) and a political attack. Rhetorical questions are used to cast doubt on the presence and competence of the opposing side (SDE). The style is rather emotional and relies on visual examples, not data.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The style is highly combative, critical, and demanding, especially towards the Minister of Finance, who is repeatedly pressed for direct answers. Strong metaphors ("the funeral of the Estonian economy") and references (an Orwell quote) are used to highlight the opponent's dogmatism. The tone is urgent, emphasizing the need to quickly save the economy.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style is highly combative, critical, and deeply ironic, directly accusing the government of outright lying and incompetence. It employs powerful imagery (such as "riders of the apocalypse") and heavy sarcasm (for instance, when commenting on the finance minister's resignation). While the arguments presented are logical (specifically, the link between tax hikes and economic recession), they are delivered with intense emotional fervor, underscoring the detrimental nature of the government's policies.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The style is sharply critical, accusatory, and urgent, especially concerning the government's priorities and choices. The speaker uses quotes and references to press releases to call into question the integrity of the Prime Minister and the Reform Party, asking directly whether the Mayor of Pärnu was deceived. Logical arguments (budget figures, defense capability) are mixed with emotional accusations, such as the detrimental effect of the government's choices on the Estonian population.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing strong metaphors such as "attacks" and "demolition." The appeals are directed at justice and common sense, urging colleagues to give the draft bill the "red light." The tone is direct and critical toward both the current and the previous coalition.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and expresses moral indignation, specifically targeting the Social Democratic Party, whom they label as hypocrites. Repeated emotional appeals are employed, stressing that the government is "going after the weakest." The style is direct and utilizes rhetorical questions ("Is a politician truly allowed to lie?") to discredit the actions of the opponents.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, utilizing historical references (Andrus Ansip) and statistics to underscore the worsening economic situation. The speaker employs an emotional appeal, focusing on the livelihood of vulnerable groups to highlight the injustice of the policy.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The style is combative, forceful, and sharply critical, highlighting the government's incompetence and failure to act. It employs logical arguments and statistics to back up the criticism, specifically referencing the prolonged economic recession and the drawn-out nature of court proceedings. The tone is formal but laced with sarcasm and strong accusations, labeling the strategy's postponement a farce and describing the eesti.ee environment as a service with a distinctly last-century vibe.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is critical, combative, and insistent, leveling accusations against the coalition for opaque political communication—a practice described as "deceiving the people." It employs both logical arguments (such as the negative environmental impact and the absence of regional policy) and emotional appeals (like protecting the vulnerable). It stresses the necessity of honesty and clarity in the legislative process.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style is courteous and appreciative, beginning with thanks for the presentation ("a very thorough presentation"). However, the speaker is also insistent and demanding, repeating a question that was previously left unanswered to ensure a complete response. The questioning employs a direct, fact-driven approach, focusing on the logical connection between the representative's actions and the voters' counsel.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is sharply aggressive and critical, employing sarcasm (for instance, when describing the behavior of the Social Democrats) and powerful metaphors ("faith," "poodles"). The speaker relies on logical arguments and data, but weaves these together with emotional appeals, highlighting the suffering of the Estonian people and the severity of the economic downturn. He uses illustrative analogies (the cafe becoming a warehouse, Khrushchev and corn) to explain the failure of the Reform Party's policies.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style is sharp, critical, and hostile, particularly toward the foreign minister, who is accused of avoiding a direct response and engaging in undemocratic behavior. Direct yes-no questions and strong emotional appeals are employed while defending voters against being labeled.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and ironic, employing strong metaphors such as "tax orgy" and "sacred cow" in the context of the bank tax. The speaker utilizes emotional appeals, comparing the economic damage caused by the government to a "collective Putin," while simultaneously grounding these claims with statistical data. The tone is sharp, aiming to undermine the government's credibility.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is concerned, critical, and direct, emphasizing the stagnation of the e-state ("time has rather stood still"). The speaker relies on logical arguments and data (ratings, expenditures) to highlight the inefficiency of the government's actions. Although the criticism regarding the results of the projects is sharp, he thanks the minister for the thorough answers and wishes him success.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style is confrontational, critical, and often ironic, employing sarcasm and hyperbole (e.g., the comparison to Haiti) to criticize the government's economic policy. Historical comparisons are utilized (FDR, Kristen Michal as "reverse Roosevelt"), and numerous rhetorical questions are posed to highlight the government's inaction.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong language such as "tax orgy" and leveling accusations of incompetence. The speaker utilizes complex analogies (investment funds) and rhetorical questions to offset the presentation of economic data with pointed attacks. He employs irony, suggesting that ministers might face lifelong debt if their salaries were tied to actual economic performance.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is highly combative and critical, employing sharp metaphors such as "tax orgy" and accusing the government of spreading "fake news," referencing Orwell's *1984*. The tone is one of concern and accusation, primarily emphasizing social injustice and economic deterioration. Both logical arguments (economic recession) and emotional appeals (the pensioner's 15 euros) are utilized.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and at times sarcastic, especially regarding the naming of taxes (with the suggestion to call the tax the "Reform Party Incompetence Tax"). Direct and challenging questions are employed to dispute the opposing side's positions, and the necessity of honesty before the public is underscored. The style is formal, yet it incorporates emotional elements, such as the expression of shock concerning a colleague's vote.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is analytical and centered on questions, demanding precise answers and justifications from the presenters. An emotional and critical tone is also employed, expressing "deep concern" to the chair of the session regarding the procedural mishandling and the lack of answers. The speaker maintains a formal demeanor and focuses on logical arguments and the correctness of the procedure.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, highlighting contradictions and paradoxes, such as the conflict between increasing the patient visit fee and freezing doctors' salaries. Concrete examples are employed (Vormsi Island, the duration of the economic downturn), and challenges are posed through rhetorical questions. The tone is formal, yet it also incorporates ironic comments (e.g., "the feeling toward Isamaa is warmer").
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The style is sharply critical and incisive, emphasizing the crisis facing the Estonian economy and the rise of poverty. It employs both emotional appeals (the plight of the poor, the comparison to Haiti's mud cakes) and logical economic arguments (chain reaction, decline in purchasing power). The speaker uses irony, referencing the coalition members leaving the chamber to eat, and sharply criticizes the opposition.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style is direct, matter-of-fact, and at times insistent, especially concerning the loss of human lives, which is treated as a serious concern. The speaker employs a formal, interrogative approach, posing questions to the minister to gain clarity regarding the policy's conclusions and future plans. They balance emotional concern (the loss of life) with fact-based arguments (statistical figures, the rationale for cost savings).
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The style is critical, challenging, and analytical, focusing on logical arguments and factual results. The speaker employs rhetorical questions to highlight the opponent's responsibility and inconsistencies, such as why other countries' economies are not declining under the influence of the same factors. The tone is formal and direct, avoiding emotional appeals and focusing strictly on economic indicators.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The style is sharp, critical, and incisive, combining economic arguments (the example of Lithuania, the impact of Euribor) with emotional appeals regarding social justice and poverty reduction. It employs strong opposition rhetoric, accusing the government of causing the economic recession and breaking promises. It also utilizes irony and personal attacks directed at opponents (e.g., regarding Jürgen Ligi's capacity for empathy).
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is analytical, detail-oriented, and consistent, emphasizing the need to obtain more precise data regarding the financial impact of the policy. The speaker poses a follow-up question by referencing the previous answer, which demonstrates a logical and systematic approach. The tone is formal and focuses on the consistency between facts and forecasts.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style starts off questioning and ironic, becoming sharply critical and confrontational when the speaker addresses the issue on behalf of the faction. He/She frequently employs rhetorical questions to highlight contradictions and the untrustworthiness of the ministers (for example, when a minister changes their statements). The speaker balances logical arguments (alternative tax solutions) with emotional appeals (sowing poverty, Estonia leading the world in economic decline).
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, often employing sarcasm and direct rebuttals against opponents' arguments (e.g., the accusations leveled against Jürgen Ligi). The speaker relies on facts (the budget deficit, the length of the recession) while simultaneously highlighting social injustice (benefits for the wealthy at the expense of the poorer population). The tone is urgent, calling for the political will necessary to change the situation.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is direct and argumentative, relying on facts and statistics to refute the opposing party's claim. The tone is challenging, yet polite (using the address "Dear Liisa!"), emphasizing the logical conclusion that a non-existent cause cannot serve as an explanation.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing emotional appeals to highlight social injustice and the government's cynicism. Figurative language is utilized—such as "steamrolling over" and "callously stripping away"—alongside sarcasm ("as good Annely pointed out") to critique the coalition's procedures and motives. The tone is appropriate for a formal session, yet the content is polemical and accusatory.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and slightly confrontational, particularly when the speaker feels they are not receiving a response. They utilize logical appeals and specifically reference the text of the draft bill to substantiate their positions. The speaker is highly persistent, emphasizing the necessity of receiving answers to their questions.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The style is predominantly combative and critical, using economic arguments mixed with emotional appeals in defense of poorer and disabled people. The speaker uses irony and sarcasm, especially when joking about the 9-cent increase in benefits and asking for a 9-second break. Regarding procedural matters, the tone is demanding and detailed, challenging the chair's interpretations.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong negative phrasing when describing the coalition's activities (e.g., "a highly hypocritical approach," "a very clear violation of the law"). Both logical arguments (data on the economic recession, comparison of the magnitude of subsidies and taxes) and emotional appeals (the situation of disabled people and rural residents) are utilized.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The style is direct, interrogative, and corrective, beginning with a polite address before immediately moving to fact-checking. The speaker employs a logical appeal to refute the opposing party's claim, and concludes with a sharp question regarding the opposing side's political understanding. The tone is formal, yet confrontational.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is highly combative and critical, employing ironic metaphors (e.g., "the squirrel economic policy") to ridicule the government. It utilizes both logical arguments (such as competitiveness comparisons with Lithuania) and emotional appeals, stressing the unfairness of the cuts and the risk of poverty faced by pensioners. The language remains formal, yet the attacks are intense and personalized.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The tone is predominantly critical, combative, and ironic, especially regarding the government's actions and the violation of procedural rules ("steamrolling"). It uses strong emotional appeals, defending vulnerable groups (people with disabilities, pensioners, rural residents) and accusing the coalition of wrongly setting priorities. It employs irony when describing the "autonomy" of local governments and expresses hope for the existence of political karma.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is sharply confrontational and at times emotionally charged, employing strong accusations directed at the government (e.g., "the SMS-loan mentality"). Vivid analogies are used (a beer-consuming family member) and references are made to well-known politicians (Andrus Ansip) to underscore the government's incompetence. The speaker focuses on directly refuting the opponents' claims, accusing them of lying ("Priit lied").
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker's style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong accusations directed at the government (e.g., the "brutal" grouping of amendments, "bizarre decisions"). He/She utilizes both logical arguments (data on the economic recession, Estonia ranking last in Europe) and emotional appeals (the hardships faced by rural residents, the prioritization of the wealthy). The tone is formal, yet it also contains dramatic and ironic elements, such as offering assistance to coalition members if they are being threatened.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, repeatedly employing the term "lying" to characterize the government's actions. Both statistical data (a logical appeal) and emotional language (e.g., cheating pensioners) are utilized. The speaker also raises procedural questions, demanding fact-based clarification from their opponents during the parliamentary debate.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and incisive, emphasizing the detrimental effects of inaction and the risk of losing competitive ground. Strong emotional appeals are employed (e.g., "modern slavery," Estonia becoming a "province") and metaphors, combining them with logical arguments regarding the necessity of economic and technological development. The speaker is forthright, questioning the minister's ability to sell his vision to the government.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The style is sharply critical, sarcastic, and at times, mocking, especially directed at the Reform Party, which is described as going through the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining). The tone is urgent, stressing the necessity of immediate action, and combines logical arguments (economic indicators) with political taunting. The text employs rhetorical questions and direct calls for the government to resign.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is analytical, yet sharp and often sarcastic, particularly when directed at the coalition and the chair of the session. He employs both logical arguments (economic data, tax administration) and emotional appeals (taking money right out of pensioners' pockets). The overall tone is one of concern and criticism, pointing to the establishment of new negative traditions and the deterioration of parliamentary democracy.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The style is sharp, critical, and at times personal, accusing the opposing side (Jürgen) of avoiding answers and employing rhetorical techniques (gaslighting, manspreading). The speaker utilizes both logical arguments (connections related to indexing) and emotional appeals (pensioners losing money) to emphasize the injustice of the draft bill. He uses strong judgments, calling the bill "deeply unjust" and referencing former Prime Minister Ansip's criticism regarding the government's incompetence.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and pressing, highlighting the gravity of the economic crisis and the government's accountability. Strong moral appeals are employed against injustice (favoring the rich at the expense of the poor) alongside direct political attacks aimed at the Prime Minister's personal choices. The speaker also utilizes irony and references to former politicians (Ansip, Ratas) to bolster their arguments.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, focusing on ethical issues and government accountability. Rhetorical questions are repeatedly employed when addressing the minister to underscore the injustice ("Do you consider this kind of approach appropriate during a crisis?"). Sarcasm is used when criticizing opponents (Jürgen Ligi), referring to his presentation as an "exciting insight into the mindset."
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is sharply critical, concerned, and at times ironic, conveying "very great and deep concern" over the management of the Estonian state. The speaker substantiates their views using both economic data and quotes of criticism from former Reform Party member Andrus Ansip, leveraging this to undermine the government's credibility.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The rhetorical style is critical, interrogative, and demanding, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. The speaker uses direct questions to highlight the substantive inadequacy of the opposing side's response and to demand clear information regarding the fate of the draft legislation. The tone is formal and fact-focused.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is confrontational, critical, and forceful, accusing the opposing side of presenting fabricated examples and inaccurate data. Strong logical arguments and international comparisons are employed to demonstrate the falsehood of the government's claims. The speaker asks the Prime Minister to abandon the "role of advocate for the banking sector," which indicates a high degree of emotional and political intensity.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is serious, emotional, and forceful, highlighting the tragedy of war and the suffering of children. A moral appeal is employed, labeling the deportations as a war crime and stressing that war must not be allowed to become routine. The address is formal and directed towards colleagues, underscoring the significance of every step along this long path.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The style is formal, direct, and analytical, focusing on logical arguments and statistical comparisons (Estonia versus legalized countries). The speaker is inquisitorial and demands a substantive discussion, posing questions that require evidence-based answers from the minister. The tone is persistent, noting that this is the second or third attempt to submit the query.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is critical, combative, and anxious, combining sharp political attacks with procedural grievances. Memorable analogies are employed (e.g., the "hairy Jesus" analogy) to illustrate the government’s incompetence. The appeals are both logical (economic statistics) and emotional, emphasizing the plight of rural residents and inequality.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The tone is urgent, critical, and visionary, emphasizing the need for immediate action and warning against "black swans." Strong contrasts are utilized (Estonia is being diminished versus the necessity of making Estonia great again), and appeals are made both to logic (economic data) and emotion (crumbling roads, closed schools). The style is formal, addressing colleagues and the presiding officer.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The style is polite and directly inquisitive, addressing the addressee by name ("Dear Kaja!"). The emphasis is on logical argumentation (the causes of inflation) and the clarification of specific procedural details. The tone is analytical and focuses on facts.