By Agendas: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

Total Agendas: 287

Fully Profiled: 287

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is appreciative and supportive of the proponent ("for a very humane speech"), yet sharply critical and urgent when addressing the government. Strong, negative terminology is employed to characterize the government's actions (e.g., "tax chaos," "tax circus"). The rhetoric appeals both to public expectations and to logical arguments (specifically, the absence of analyses and established European practice).
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is passionate, urgent, and highly confrontational, utilizing emotionally charged terms such as "cynical," "hypocritical response," and "total mess." The speaker combines logical arguments (citing the Constitution and the Chancellor of Justice) with sharp accusations regarding the government's injustice and its unwillingness to make exceptions.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker's style is formal and inquisitive, beginning with a polite expression of thanks to the presenter. Logical questions are used to raise doubts regarding the reasons for the government's inaction. The style also includes a speculative element, inquiring about potential agreements with businesses.
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2025-10-08
Third reading of the Draft Act supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and concerned, focusing on exposing the intentions of the government and the Ministry of Interior, and accusing them of manipulation and misleading the public. Both logical arguments (references to the broad scope of the bill's wording, demands for statistics) and emotional appeals (the government lying, the threat of punishing people for their thoughts) are employed. The tone is combative and emphasizes the necessity of holding a broad-based democratic debate.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and urgent, accusing the government and the Health Insurance Fund of "reckless squandering" and chaos. The speaker relies heavily on financial data and statistics to build a logical appeal, but also uses emotional contrast, juxtaposing the waste with the collection of donations for children's treatment. The tone is formal, but sharply accusatory, emphasizing the lack of political accountability.
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2025-10-08
Road Safety

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The style is urgent and, at times, confrontational, particularly when criticizing the voting down of opponents' draft legislation. It employs both logical arguments (directives, international practice) and emotional appeals, referencing children's accidents and the priority of health protection.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, addressing the minister directly. Logical arguments and factual references are employed, contrasting the minister's claims with official analyses and previous cases. The tone is serious and demanding, focusing on the adequacy of the data and the identification of solutions.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 677 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp metaphors such as "tax circus," "omnibus mess," and "robbery." The speaker strongly appeals to emotions, highlighting the hardships faced by people with disabilities and families with children, and emphasizing the government's neglect. Repeated rhetorical questions are used to cast doubt on the government's motives, and a promise is made to continue the fight within the judicial system.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and challenging, posing direct and persistent questions to the minister. Formal and procedural language is employed, relying on logical arguments, such as constitutional conflict and the failure to deliver on political promises.
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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker's characteristic tone is combative regarding established norms and increasingly overtly critical. They utilize the form of questions, create visual imagery, and employ strong repetition ("imagine," etc.). The problem is described as a disturbing and rapid shift, and the speaker emphasizes the lack of expert debate. The text exhibits a noticeably buffoonish, yet simultaneously fact-focused, approach.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

A critical, fact-based tone. It employs questions to elicit answers and cites concrete examples (such as responses from the Ministry of Climate and official protocols). The style is formal yet pointed, raising highly relevant issues.
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2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

With a strong, judgmental tone, it combines emotional appeals (consumer welfare at risk) and logical arguments (statistics, the objective of the law). It uses rhetorical questions and accusatory references to lobbying and donations to draw attention to the work of the special committee against corruption. The speech is generally confident, decisive, and critical.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding problems with pension payments (no. 769)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

A formal and respectful tone ("Thank you, esteemed Prime Minister!"), yet simultaneously critical and questioning. A questioning style is employed, along with references to analysis, which lends the speaker's opinion a considered and non-prescriptive character. The emotional tone is moderate; it relies on arguments and drawing attention, rather than excessive emotion.
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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.

Emotional and argumentative tone: It uses creative exclamations and questions (e.g., framing school lunch as the "only warm meal of the day") to draw attention and underscore the seriousness of the issue. A strong, value-driven, and concern-focused approach is employed, emphasizing societal outcomes. The text addresses resources and practical application but maintains a simple, discursive style, avoiding overly technical language.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Mandatory Traffic Insurance Act (Insurance of Light Electric Vehicle Users) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speech is usually calmly argumentative, but simultaneously critical and sharply polemical; it utilizes both factual evidence and sweeping observations (e.g., the Paris example), alongside accusatory references to lobbying. This results in a combination of emotional rhetoric and fact-based discussion, including characteristic observations regarding corruption and conflicts of interest. The tone is formal, yet incisive and sometimes manipulatively provocative.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The tone is critical and sensitively emotional, utilizing powerful metaphors (Orwell) and emphasizing the danger to freedoms. The text adopts a formal, yet presciently demonstrative and deliberately staged argumentative tonality, featuring questions and an explicit invitation to involve the public.
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2025-09-17
Government decisions

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The emphasis is on a formal style based on questions and evidence; it utilizes precise terminology, references to laws, and concrete examples (e.g., "fake list," "insider," "criminal proceedings"). The tone is thorough, yet simultaneously firm and somewhat accusatory, stressing the importance of substantive evidence and rigorous oversight. The texts contain recurring references to past discussions and clearly articulated demands.
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2025-09-17
Situation concerning the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Affairs

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The tone is critical and somewhat sarcastic; it employs rhetorical questions and provocative techniques to expose contradictions and call for accountability. It balances factual presentation with emotionally charged, sharp criticism, maintaining a strong focus on transparency and responsibility.
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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.

A formal yet dubious tone, which combines concerns regarding transparency and lawfulness; it uses specific examples (Enefit Green, insider information, trade secrets) and raises questions about the commission's competence and information exchange.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Increasing the Decision-Making Authority of Municipalities Concerning the Establishment of Land Tax Rates (No. 777)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The speech is combative and emotional, often critical and accusatory; it uses direct quotes: "don't let yourselves be fooled," "Toompea politics must be kept separate from local governments." The speaker highlights the issues being raised and calls the audience to listen actively to current events, combining strong moral judgment and powerful rhetoric concerning impartiality.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

A formal, moderate, and fact-based tone; uses specific data and the names of institutions to reinforce credibility; includes an invitation, framed as a question, for the public and the commission regarding future discussion.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speech is very formal and argumentative in its structure, with an emphasis on logical justification and restrained emotions. It utilizes references and questions – for instance, mentioning Jürgen Ligi and the opinion of the Republic's Government – and presents accusations regarding the absence of impact assessments, to highlight the need for a more thorough analysis. The style is clear and structured, foregoing narrative storytelling; the focus is on fact-based discussion and a parliamentary approach to discussing the impact of the proposed change.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The tone is inquisitive and critical, utilizing questions, accusations of hypocrisy, and facts for substantiation. The delivery is calm, yet firmly aimed at exerting influence and advancing the debate. It adopts an inclusive and pragmatic style in the discussion, merging both emotional and fact-based layers of argumentation.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The emphasis is on an official, proper, and inquiry-focused style. Communications are polite and formal, grounded in references to facts and protocols; emotions are restrained, and argumentation relies on theory and data, rather than personal attacks.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

A formal, yet combative tone; utilizes direct questions and specific data to highlight accountability. A combination of emotional criticism and fact-driven argumentation that clearly and directly frames the problem.
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2025-09-10
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The person is combative and emotional in demeanor, yet simultaneously relies on numerical arguments. They speak directly, posing questions and accusations, highlighting the detrimental nature of the actions, and utilizing examples and data to maximize impact and demand accountability.
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2025-09-10
Automaks

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The speech has a combative and irritated tone, employing an emotional and gripping style; it features emotional accusations and calls for the PM to assume responsibility; it utilizes rhetorical questions and powerful metaphors (e.g., the "tax circus") and references specific examples; formally delivered, yet containing a strong moralizing and sensationalist undertone.
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2025-09-10
Information session

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The address is formal, utilizing standard forms of address and protocol phrases ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman of the session!"). The message includes a notable observation regarding the protocol concerning the greeting of Riigikogu members, which points to a calm but critical remark; the tone is fact-based and slightly critical of the protocol itself.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the destruction of Spruce plantations (no. 782)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal, inquisitive, and calm; it uses specific references (Riigikontroll, RMK) and poses questions designed to elicit responses. It avoids personal attacks and aggression, emphasizing cooperation and responsibility. The text is structured, fact-focused, and non-emotional.
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2025-09-08
779 Regarding the rapid growth of unemployment and the decline in employment

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The discourse is polite, formal, and inquisitive; it uses questions and requests for clarification, establishing a cooperative tone. The emotional message is moderate, and logical argumentation dominates over a demagogic style. In terms of presentation, the content is structured through facts and questions, giving the impression of multi-layered thinking.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Emphatically formal and appropriate for the speaking context; combines fact-based argumentation and rhetorical questions, along with a critically toned address directed at the board and ministers. Frequently employs concrete examples and enumeration, while occasionally tending to emphasize procedural concerns and adopting a tone of distress or worry. Slightly sharp and direct, but generally maintains official expression.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is forceful and articulate in expressing concern, using figurative language (such as references to the era of the surveillance society) and emotional examples regarding personal rights. They combine fact-based arguments and moral principles, and pose rhetorical questions directed at the opposing side ("at what cost," etc.). The tone in the debate is critical and involves a pointed reproach, emphasizing the lack of transparency and independence.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is accommodating, optimistic, and formal; it focuses on bipartisanship and the advancement of democracy. The text employs positive, affirmative language and emphasizes the collaborative nature without resorting to strong polemics or emotional attacks.
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2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The emphasis is on a combative and emotionally charged tone, incorporating some irony and criticism (e.g., terms like "lament" or "hypocritical"). The texts feature sharp criticism directed at the coalition and the Reform Party, yet simultaneously, there is an effort to underscore legal arguments and procedural transparency. The delivery utilizes both direct questions and the straightforward presentation of facts (without hype), often combined with somewhat humorous commentary.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The emphasis is critical, based on emotions and values, and at times accusatory. It employs strong expressions like “flawed bill” and “hypocritical,” asks numerous questions, and immediately highlights the dangers posed to democracy. The tone remains forceful and disruptive throughout the entire discussion, blending the defense of rights with critical rhetoric directed against the draft legislation.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A highly concerned and decisive tone; utilizes direct questions posed to the audience and specific examples (e.g., the use of artificial intelligence for voice cloning); a blend of emotional appeal and logical argumentation; formal and measured language suitable for a parliamentary setting.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is analytical and gently questioning; it uses polite, formal language and poses a question regarding the state's actions and measures, emphasizing the search for solutions. The text combines emotional and logical structure, focusing clearly on policy and the outcome.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

A critical, concerned, and argumentative tone; uses questions and contrasting comparisons (e.g., "should this be easier and faster?" versus rights); blends factual levels and moral evaluations to draw attention to risks and the protection of democratic principles.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The emphasis is on an accusatory, combative tone. It employs rhetorical questions and confrontation to highlight the absence of impartiality.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The emphasis is formal, logical, and well-reasoned; it utilizes questions, examples, and the president's positions to highlight a potential logical flaw (or obsession with logic) and the crucial importance of constitutionality. The text is structured and fact-based, combining the defense of rights with a pragmatic description of the current agenda. It employs concepts such as freedom of religion, freedom of association, and proportionality to construct a strong moral and legal narrative.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

A critical and confrontational tone, combined with an emotional charge ("an allergy to this"); it utilizes accusations, irony, and personal references directed at the opposition. The speech is primarily argumentative and fact-based, but includes humorous or irony-driven moments (e.g., "a tree for every child"). The thematic and political style is dynamic, showing a strong differentiation from the confrontation.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker employs a combative and emotional style, featuring accusations, criticism, and addressing what the public calls "lies" and a "tax festival." The texts contain direct appeals to the people, delivered in a confident and somewhat dramatic tone, which blends the emphasis on facts with highlighting the impact on the populace.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is characterized by a combative and cautionary tone, employing emotional and moralizing rhetorical devices; they utilize counter- and warning metaphors such as the "punishment state" and "opening Pandora's box." The text structure is often a combination of an interrogative framework and fact-based citation, emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights and a sense of systematic threat. The complex, yet repetitive, granular stylistics are grounded in legal argument and moral assessment.
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2025-06-11
Ida-Virumaa's road infrastructure and safety

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The address is decisive yet concerned, blending data with emotional impact; it employs direct, pointed questions and addresses the figures with the phrase, "Let's look at those numbers," emphasizing the urgent necessity while maintaining a fact-based, logical tone.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Toni is calm, analytical, and focused on inquiry; he uses precise, collaborative language and refers to legal or institutional standards. He poses clear, unemotional questions, concentrating on the text and its legal implications.
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2025-06-09
An inquiry regarding the sustainability and accessibility of the healthcare system (no. 759)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is formal and official, utilizing polite language appropriate for a parliamentary setting. It focuses on following up on the matter and requesting a comprehensive overview. The speaker avoids emotionally charged rhetoric, opting instead for a procedural and fact-based approach.
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2025-06-09
Request for information regarding severance pay paid to an advisor (no. 753)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A formal, measured, and inquiry-focused tone. Communication is used openly and politely, emphasizing the gathering of information and obtaining clarifications. Emotional bombardment is absent; the emphasis is on justified inquiries.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech interweaves emotional and data-driven arguments, aiming to bridge the gap between youth concerns and macro-statistics. While critical comments were employed (e.g., calling things 'hypocritical'), the core focus remains on offering solutions and requesting collaboration. The delivery is clear, exploratory, and somewhat demonstratively oriented toward emotional appeal.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is formal and analytical, and its persuasiveness relies on facts and legal references. It utilizes questions and conceptually sharp moments (e.g., “how to solve this?”), while emphasizing government transparency and the defense of the rule of law. It combines emotional rhetoric with standards defined by fundamental rights and rational arguments, and refers to specific data and institutions.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech is driven by concern, critically motivated, and structured around questions; it uses rhetorical questions to highlight potential dangers and stress the urgency of the situation. The tone is appropriately decisive yet emotionally restrained.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The context generally employs a decisive and urgency-emphasizing tone, which combines an emotional example (the accident of a 13-year-old girl) and statistical evidence. The main focus of the text is the desire for rapid movement, but simultaneously, room is provided for cooperation and compromise, utilizing consensus recommendations. The speech is a combination of formal and rational approaches, aimed at persuading and urging the rest of the parliament to vote in favor.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

An analytical and critical tone is employed, using hypothetical situations and questions ("Do you see?") to demonstrate the scope of the risks. The objective is to provoke discussion and illustrate potential pitfalls, rather than adopting an empathetic or overly gentle, 'police-like' manner of speaking. The language used is straightforward, combined with concrete examples.
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2025-06-04
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Tõnu is formal, cooperative, and goal-focused; he uses fact-based references (Tallinn City Council consensus, coordinated legislative drafts) and pays attention to safety. The text includes minor criticism regarding the delay in action, but attempts to establish a receptive and broad mandate for all factions.
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2025-06-04
Trust crisis

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The emphasis is critical and emotional, but it is grounded in facts and examples (the tax calculator, 24% taxes). The text employs a rhetorical style characterized by questions and a tone that highlights ethical and field-specific values, aiming to restore a sense of unity and confidence.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The address is constructive, focused on the issues, and factual in content; the tone is formal and appropriately critical, not emotional.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

A wealth of emotional and narrative elements are present; the tone is critical, the speaker is accusatory, and the focus is on victim protection. The text utilizes specific examples and contrasts (previously tested court cases versus the current case), combining logical reasoning with strong ethical arguments. Through complex legal language and the detailed presentation of facts, it attempts to establish credibility and forcefulness.
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2025-05-21
Rahvusvaheline Valuutafondi bürood on Eestis asunud tegema tööd, et jälgida olukorda ja nõu anda valitsusele. Nad on leidnud, et Eesti majandus on tugev, aga on oluline püsida ettevaatlik ja vältida riske. Eriline tähelepanu on suletud inflatsioonile, mis on endiselt kõrge, ja sellele, kuidas see mõjutab inimeste ostujõudu. Samuti on oluline investeerida haridusse ja teadusse, et tagada pikaajaline kasvu potentsiaal. Fondi eksperdid rõhutavad, et valitsusel peaks olema valmis reageerima uutele väljakutsetele ja olema paindlik oma poliitikas. --- The International Monetary Fund's offices have begun working in Estonia to monitor the situation and provide advice to the government. They have found that the Estonian economy is strong, but it is important to remain cautious and avoid risks. Particular attention has been paid to inflation, which remains high, and how it affects people's purchasing power. It is also important to invest in education and science to ensure long-term growth potential. The Fund’s experts emphasize that the government should be prepared to react to new challenges and be flexible in its policies.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

A serious and formal tone, punctuated by facts and legal clarifications. Emotional references are made both to families and the circumstances of people with special needs, and questions are posed to verify understanding of the situation's pragmatic framework. The text's domain is argumentative and evidence-based.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The first speech is aggressively critical and contains elements of moral judgment, employing accusations and a personal tone while calling the Minister of Finance to order. The second speech is concerned and softer in tone, emphasizing the people's livelihood and the state's ability to cope; it combines emotional appeal with logical discussion. The overall style is agitated, but not entirely dogmatic.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Critical, yet structured, and posing direct questions regarding the situation. It presents a clear challenge and calls for negotiation, thereby enhancing a tone that emphasizes dialogue and cooperation.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

A highly formal, inquisitive, and fact-based tone; it uses concrete examples and references the explanatory memorandum to highlight deficiencies. It acknowledges dialogue and legal documentation, but simultaneously poses frequent questions and holds the ministry accountable by referencing specific figures. Moderate criticism, not a personal attack.
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2025-05-14
Pixies

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The emphasis is on a critical, fact-based tone, utilizing specific terminology, figures, and a certain degree of irony (e.g., the “Tallinn-Häädemeeste Express”). The delivery is formal, yet it incorporates strong statements and rhetorical questions designed to highlight the importance of costs and cooperation.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speech is confrontational and direct, often employing rhetorical questions and a personally accusatory tone. It creates a sense of opposition and emphasizes fact-checking and transparency. The language is formal, but the style is strongly unreceptive and demonstrates the use of combative arguments.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding coping policies (no 736)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The discourse is predominantly combative and accusatory, employing strong emotional language (lies, tax hell, tax festival). Rhetorical techniques, such as comparisons, exclamations, and vivid descriptors, are utilized to reinforce the criticism and establish a moral and security framework. While the text does include more pragmatic sections containing facts and figures, the overall tone remains highly charged and agitated.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The address is critical and somewhat forceful, employing questions and examples to underscore shortcomings and prompt a wider dialogue. The emotional focus is placed on the protection of victims and moral accountability, all while adhering to an official, fact-based structure.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The text emphasizes an emotional and critical tone, which is blended with moral authority and fact-based argumentation. It employs powerful descriptions (such as "grim" and "brutal incidents") alongside a personal, engaging style to underscore the importance of protecting victims. Structurally, the text is designed to draw attention, and its purpose is to advocate for change.
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2025-05-08
Draft Law on Declaring the Security Tax Act Invalid (595 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is combative and quickly becomes accusatory; it employs emotional and historical analogies, as well as rhetorical questions (e.g., "Are you against the car tax?"). The text is largely fact-based, but certain passages are marked by emotional intensity, offensive rhetoric, and accusations used for mutual criticism.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is calm yet decisively pragmatic; it combines fact-based assertions with emotion and employs probing and guiding questions directed at the opposition. The text focuses heavily on economic policy and infrastructure, referencing historical examples to bolster the arguments. Formal language and citations of practitioners and events provide structure to the discussion.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is confrontational, argumentative, and aggressive; they use direct accusations and provocative language (including charges of moralizing, hypocrisy, and attacking), often employing exclamations and questions. They create an emotional impact, emphasize injustices and past actions, and use visual references during their speech, recommending public hearings to increase transparency.
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2025-05-07
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The tone is sharp, confrontational, and direct; it names specific individuals and uses examples tied to political parties; it presents multi-part quotations and rhetorical questions ("Doesn't it seem to you...?"); it combines the emotional aspect (citizens' concerns, the livelihood of pensioners) with concrete examples to maximize impact.
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2025-05-07
People's livelihood

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The style is formally polite; it begins with thanks and respectfully addresses the session chair. It refers to the questions raised by other individuals and seeks clarification, using a cautious and probing tone. The text tends to be balanced, and the focus is on obtaining clarification.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is critical and deliberative, frequently employing rhetorical questions and hypothetical scenarios (such as what would happen in the event of a government change). The argumentation relies more heavily on emotional appeal than strictly data-driven evidence. The format is formal, yet it incorporates active dialogue (“Do you agree?”). The texts include themes centered on morality and the defense of core democratic values, which heightens the tension.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The address emphasizes historical context while simultaneously maintaining a sharp critical edge. The author employs rhetorical questions to elicit a sense of responsibility. The tone is combative, yet the focus remains firmly on facts and regional debate. The text successfully merges emotional and logical approaches.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is calm, formal, and analytical, employing references and contextual examples (including the Porto Franco case) and focusing on emphasizing control and accountability. It is critical, but not agitated, and diligent in clarifying the situation; the balance, in this instance, points to facts and intentions.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaking style is combative, rapid, and emotional. The speaker employs real-life examples ('pensioners who are starving') and uses rhetoric characterized by exclamations and irony. Visual imagery, such as the 'Excel spreadsheet,' is used to represent the assessment of human value. The tone is critical, and the climactic points are 'please find your humanity' and 'don't let this pass by.'
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

A formal, politically sharply focused tone; it utilizes weighty questions like "How is the situation today?" and "Don't you see an opportunity?" with the goal of increasing persuasiveness. It combines logical arguments with emotional references to vulnerable groups.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Rather than maintaining neutral discourse, he employs a combative and emotional style, incorporating examples from rural areas and posing rhetorical questions. In the process, he combines ethical arguments with concrete examples, while simultaneously striving to be logical.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Rhetoric containing numerous questions and veiled warnings, constructed emotionally yet incisively. It employs the "Pandora's Box" metaphor in a combative tone, and specifically references the Chancellor of Justice and fundamental principles established by the Supreme Court. It combines fact-based discussion with hypothetical scenarios to underscore the dangers and the necessity for further improvements.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Local Government Electoral Act and the Act on Churches and Parishes (544 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A formal and constructive tone; references previous sessions and discussions, and poses questions that prompt colleagues and the audience to think. A balanced, emotionally measured, and proactive approach to collaboration.
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2025-04-23
PPA Ida Prefecture

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

A critical and concerned tone, based on facts and underlying issues; it uses questions and raises concrete, vital issues (what is being done, how long things are retained, when photos are taken). In form, it is official and sequential, combining deductive arguments and references to relevant institutions. The text is forceful but not personally hostile.
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2025-04-23
Estonian strawberry

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The speech strikes a balance between emotional appeal and factual data, expressing concern and empathy for families while maintaining a formal tone in its argumentation. It utilizes questions, statistics, and comparisons to maximize impact and draw attention to how government decisions affect the cost of living.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone of the speech is critical, yet formal and centered on the argument. It uses statistics and rhetorical questions to present moral arguments.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on cooperation and involving discussion: the speech has a friendly tone, uses questions, and adopts an inclusive approach; it utilizes targeted examples and references, not an attack.
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2025-04-17
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 9 percent" (579 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The language is characterized by a combative or aggressive undertone, utilizing accusatory and highly emotional framing. It employs rhetorical questions and direct personal attacks (e.g., "hypocrisy," "inhumane government"). While the text is powerful in the context of ad hominem arguments and political warfare, it does contain some factual references.
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2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The emphasis is on a critical and compelling line of argument, utilizing concrete examples and references to the records of previous legislative and lobbying efforts. The style is communicative, but the tone is forceful, expressing concern regarding transparency and regulation susceptible to influence via private interests. The text is primarily fact-based and analytical, yet it maintains a formal register.
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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.

Formal and direct, it uses concrete examples and questions. The tone is critical, but the objective is to highlight accountability and the responsiveness of the legal system, not emotional noise.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

A critical and accusatory tone; uses rhetorical questions and criticism of colleagues (e.g., Jürgen Ligi) to emphasize the lack of transparency and discussion. The text is specific, fact-based, and focuses on procedural transparency.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker employs an irritated, confrontational, and emotional style; the text features strong rhetorical questions, sarcasm, and a hasty comparison to an Excel spreadsheet. The tone of the text is critical, complaining, and provocative, combined with some data-point and example lines. It represents a strong, gently demagogic, yet f7ocused approach.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is formal, reasonable, and centered on the argument. The use of questions (e.g., “What dangers do you see…?”) helped highlight risks and provided the courage to defend existing positions. It combines factual references to the Chancellor of Justice’s proposals with a critical genre.
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The discourse is critical and provocative; it employs rhetorical questions and references to the press to bring opposing viewpoints to the fore. It combines emotional and logical arguments, emphasizing economic interests and criticism directed at the government's intentions. The text is somewhat skeptical and provocative, but generally maintains a formal level of language.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

It employs a forceful, critical, and emotional tone; primarily within the framework of conflict and legal issues. It uses visually evocative phrases such as “tax policy experiment” and “families are being stripped bare.” The presentation combines emotional examples with fact-based claims, emphasizing accountability and justice. The text is hard-hitting, but is grounded in concrete facts and legal arguments.
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2025-04-09
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The tone of voice is characterized by a combative and questioning style; it frequently employs direct questions, numerical evidence, and challenging assertions. Formally, it is official and well-argued, yet simultaneously critical and provocative, focusing on emphasizing oversight and accountability.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is polite, formal, and question-oriented; it combines the presentation of facts with critical inquiry. It employs language pertaining to both changes and potential alternatives, and keeps the dialogue open in a "how to solve" format.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The address is critical and powerfully confrontational; it employs direct questions and accusations while focusing attention on the opposition's values. The tone is emotional and conflict-provoking, yet it remains within the bounds of formal debate. Issues of personal trust primarily emerge as rhetorical tools.
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2025-03-26
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The tone is combative and accusatory; the delivery employs rhetorical questions and a direct personal address (“Esteemed Prime Minister!”). It draws upon both emotional and fact-based arguments, utilizing specific examples (ferry logistics, protocols, court proceedings), and maintains a relatively formal style with minimal narrative content.
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2025-03-19
Market economy in Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The speech is combative and accusatory, using questions and concrete examples to highlight inconsistencies. The tone is emotional, but it strives to push forward the questioning of truth and ethical standards; formality and the citation of facts keep the text substantive.
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2025-03-19
Economic Revitalization Plan

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

A critical, direct, and inquiry-focused tone; utilizing fact-based arguments and concrete examples to underscore issues of credibility. The text is simultaneously cautionary and analytical, blending emotional appeal with a logical approach. Victims and the perpetrator are highlighted to foster an understanding of the importance of proper procedures.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is entirely directive and legally judicious, yet simultaneously emotionally expressive and repeatedly focused on the interests of children and people with disabilities. It raises questions about inequality and the violation of the principle of equal lawfulness, employing strong statements and repetitions ("the car tax is unfair," "in conflict with the constitution"). The tone is confrontational, but systematic, relying on legal facts and principles, not merely emotions.
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2025-03-12
Draft law amending the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu (552 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The tone of voice is urgent and question-oriented; it uses examples and factual citations to demonstrate the necessity of finding solutions. It poses rhetorical questions such as, "How exactly can we resolve situations like these?" and seeks to engage the audience. The text successfully balances the use of concrete examples with a discussion-promoting tone.
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2025-03-12
Competition Act

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The analysis processes the arguments forcefully and critically, employing vivid warning signs and expressions of concern ("dangerous precedent," "Pandora's box"). It utilizes rhetorical questions, reiterates its core position, and cites specific legal authorities (the Supreme Court, the Chancellor of Justice, experts) to bolster the argument's reliability. The text emphasizes alternatives and potential risks, all while maintaining a formal, constitutionally grounded approach.
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2025-03-12
RMK

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

A formal, critical, and fact-based tone; uses parliamentary questions and refers to specific sources (the National Audit Office, the special committee). It creates the impression that the analysis was conducted in the manner of a private enterprise, and emphasizes the need for open discussion and accountability.
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2025-03-12
Governing the state

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The emphasis is critical and confrontational; the tone is slightly irritated, and strong judgmental language is employed (e.g., "hypocritical"). The text interweaves personal memory and conclusions, combining them with the context of facts and references to amplify the narrative's impact.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The discourse is typically combative and accusatory, utilizing specific data and authoritative examples; it often poses rhetorical questions ("whether...") to underscore ethical and legal points of concern. The text is characterized by emotional momentum and a consistent thread of detail, which helps the reader identify specific individuals and institutions as the culprits. The tone of defense or criticism is sharp and is motivated by the author’s familial and ethical convictions, while sensitive data is simultaneously presented in a reasonable and evidence-based manner.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone of the discourse is predominantly combative and accusatory. Rhetorical questions and pointed visual criticism are frequently employed: "why," "how," "what is being hidden," and the stances of Corruption-Free Estonia and the National Audit Office are emphasized. The text includes an emotional appeal directed toward the public and against the government, generalizing a negative assessment of the coalition's activities. It relies on fact-based references and a critical narrative designed to awaken public sentiment.
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2025-02-26
Aeronautics

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

A critical and skillfully provocative tone; it employs challenging questions and examples, highlighting contradictions and figures to maximize impact. The text features a direct, somewhat confrontational, and fact-based argumentation style, which combines emotional and logical evidence.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is critical, combative, and highly emotional. It employs rhetorical questions and vivid emotional phrasing (such as "masks falling" or "Bluff"), stresses fundamental moral and legal core values, and delivers arguments using a powerful, increasingly escalating style.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker employs a "ramp-up" approach: they are concerned, yet simultaneously outright dismissive and cautionary. They use strong claims, such as “This is wrong” and “This is actually a threat to the rule of law,” combining emotional judgment with legal references to reinforce the criticism.
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2025-02-19
Government decisions

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The tone of the discussion is formal, inquisitive, and critical; it incorporates official references and specific observations, and uses questions to prompt the respondent to explain the rationale behind the decisions.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone of the speech is primarily combative and sarcastic, utilizing rhetorical questions and economic metaphors such as “money to the wind,” along with a reference to Nokia. The language used is emotional, but simultaneously narrative and argumentative. The second speech is formal and calm in tone, focusing on legal references and clarity for the purpose of an effective rebuttal.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Elron Ticket Price Increases on Regional Policy (No. 708)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

A critical and confrontational tone; it uses historical comparisons and rhetorical questions ("Am I right?") to strengthen the argument. The text is formal, yet emotionally invested, and emphasizes budget and reform priorities.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

An alternating, confrontational, and direct tone; it uses an emotional appeal to the public and strong judgments, but occasionally combines these with fact-based arguments. It emphasizes public welfare and utilizes examples and statistics to reinforce the criticism. It may contain accusations alongside a style suitable for solid public discourse.
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2025-02-12
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The tone is quick, critical, and emotionally charged; it employs direct questions, personal examples, and references to experts to bolster its arguments. Formally, the text is tentatively conversational and parliamentary in its address, turning directly to the Prime Minister and focusing heavily on the suffering of the people.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaking style is combative and accusatory; the tone is direct, and the speaker aims to demonstrate influence. Strong accusations and the language of personal attacks are used, rather than constructive cooperation. The language is formal, but emotions run high, and there is a strong emphasis on themes of ethics and corruption.
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2025-02-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Highly thoughtful and measured, speaking in a calm tone, introduces the topic and solicits the opinions of colleagues; utilizes references (e.g., the Australian example) and stresses the necessity of dialogue and cooperation; maintains a balanced and non-confrontational style.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of the Kopli Commando (no. 682)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The emphasis is combative and investigative; the speaker utilizes concrete examples and the form of questions to exert pressure for accountability and transparency. The tone is officially critical, but grounded in facts and references; the style combines precision and direct rhetoric. The entire speech leans toward diagnosing the problem and calling for accountability.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry regarding the deepening revenue gap among local governments (no. 675)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

A formal and fact-based tone; beginning with a grateful and constructive approach, followed by a critical yet measured questioning style. The phrasing is clear, emotions are restrained, with emphasis placed on presenting arguments and supporting evidence.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

It uses a combative, indignant, and accusatory tonality: employing questions and rhetorical devices ("When have you talked...?", "criminal"), as well as visual imagery ("Money to the wind"). It is strongly emotional and moralizing, combined with some fact-based arguments. The text is complex in structure and uncompromising in style, but it also includes narrative references to specific events and examples.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The communication is polite, constructive, and process-focused. The author maintains a collaborative tone, using questions and potential solutions to engage other parties. Emotions are measured; the focus is on facts and procedure.
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2025-01-22
Foolishness

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetoric is formal, analytical, and inquiry-driven; it utilizes specific references to the constitution and relevant commentaries. The text is primarily fact-based and critical in tone, but requests clarification while maintaining a comprehensive and accurate presentation. Emphasis is placed on the line of reasoning and adherence to legal principles, rather than emotional outbursts or attacks.
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2025-01-22
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The style is a combination of question-oriented, investigative, and somewhat accusatory; it utilizes rhetorical questions and facts to emphasize irresponsible leadership and a lack of transparency; the tone remains critical, though not aggressive.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Rhetorically, the address is highly critical, emotional, and narrative; it uses strong examples and questions ("are you kidding me?") and visual imagery (the variants of the Rail Baltic figures). At the same time, the tone is also constructive and cooperative, emphasizing the need to discuss and find compromises between the two readings. The text contains scathing irony and fact-based argumentation, but maintains official and constitutional language.
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (504 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is analytical and inquiry-focused; it uses acknowledgments and references, building the discussion around facts and impact assessments rather than emotional rhetoric.
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It employs a style of discourse that is emotional yet fact-based; it heavily utilizes attention-grabbing techniques imbued with a tone of personal responsibility and blame (e.g., accusations of political undermining aimed at the Reform Party). A combination of formal, argumentative speech and amplified ethical emotion; it presents a historical narrative and a critical prescription designed to mobilize public opinion.
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2025-01-15
Corruption risks in government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

Rhetorical style: combines a sharply critical and emotional tone, employing arguments substantiated by evidence and comparisons. It uses rhetorical questions and comparisons (e.g., Hungary) and expresses strong concern regarding the loss of trust. The tone is semi-formalized, yet rigidly accusatory and repeatedly stresses the technical background.
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2025-01-15
Tallinn–Vilnius newly opened railway service

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The tone is strongly critical and accusatory; it employs direct personal claims and questions that require responses. The text's energy is declarative and empathetic, achieved through the emphasis on the necessity of "control"; direct statements and a negative assessment of misinformation are utilized.
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2025-01-15
KredEx loan to Nordica in spring 2024.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The speech is stern and accusatory; it employs thought-provoking questions (e.g., "How is it possible...?") and relies on facts and figures. The tone is formal yet charged, seeking to draw public attention and convey a sense of serious accountability.
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2025-01-13
Inquiry regarding the closure of the Jõhvi Courthouse (no 666)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is critical and inquisitive, utilizing concrete examples and references (such as the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse and the 'ruler-in-Excel' methodology). It generates emotional yet fact-based criticism, posing questions (e.g., regarding the minister's position or the merger plan) that foster dialogue while simultaneously underscoring resistance to certain steps.
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2025-01-13
Inquiry regarding the stability and price of electricity production (no. 670)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is formal and analytical, with an added critical edge concerning the owner's expectations. The use of listing and specific examples (1000 MW, dividends), combined with the posing of questions, brings the problem into sharp focus and directs attention toward issues of public interest and pricing.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

A highly critical style utilizing emotional examples; it combines argumentative dialogue with numerous examples (Rail Baltic figures, the Kopli rescue squad, support for NGOs), uses strong comparisons and rhetorical questions; the tone is confrontational and inflammatory, yet simultaneously detailed and fact-based.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speeches maintain a friendly and constructive tone; they begin by addressing words of gratitude and goodwill. The second speech employs a question and emphasizes substantive contribution, rather than mere formal presence; the tone is balanced and calm. The presentation style favors justification and dialogue, steering clear of insults or attacks.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The tone is critical and inquiry-focused (e.g., "How could this happen?"), blending formal and emotional critique supported by fact-based references. The text utilizes clear data and structured argumentation, deliberately avoiding the inclusion of extended narratives.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The tone is combative and accusatory; it employs emotional questions and moralizing arguments. It draws sharp contrasts between the concept of 'the state as the people' and statistical percentages, emphasizing the values of social justice and solidarity.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speech is combative and boldly critical; it uses rhetorical questions and strong claims directed at the audience. Expressions such as "hidden provision of the omnibus bill" and "cronyism" generate emotionally charged objections and emphasize the damage to credibility. The tone is formal, but extremely focused on a principle-based argument.
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2024-12-11
Thefts

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

Critical, but not emotionally agitated; uses questions and rhetorical techniques to present unavoidable counterarguments. There is a strong emphasis on statistics, with conclusions drawn using paradoxes in certain places, and arguments presented in a realistic, concerned tone.
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2024-12-11
Tax Festival

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

Forceful and sharp: with a combative and direct tone, it uses vivid expressions such as "hypocritical talk." It poses repeated rhetorical questions ("Why...?") and employs examples and the strategic arrangement of facts to push its arguments through. The tone is formal yet emotional, focusing on opposition and criticism. (4)
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The tone is calm and measured, yet critical; it employs rhetorical questions and examples to underscore the core nature of the issue. The text adopts an environmentally conscious tone, seeking to provoke reflection while simultaneously maintaining formality and relevance.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Toni is calm, analytical, and data-driven; he uses questions and analogies to illustrate his viewpoint. His emotionality is moderate, and his argumentation focuses on facts and comparisons.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is exploratory, formal, and constructive; it uses specific questions and seeks clarification, rather than an emotional attack. A balanced and fact-based approach; the emphasis is on discussion and understanding.
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2024-12-04
The situation regarding the state's finances

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The speaker uses questions and a critical tone in direct speech to challenge the Finance Minister's explanations. The questions raised are pragmatically focused and hint at the possibility of ideological motives and the inadequacy of the responses. The text is primarily formal and data-driven, but it also contains criticism of the minister's responses with an accusatory undertone, as well as references to the unique presentation of the minister's program.
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2024-12-04
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The speech is combative and critical; the tone is overtly confrontational and partially involves personal accusations. It is emotional and aimed directly at the listener, employing strong assertions and entirely lacking a neutral or analytical approach.
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2024-12-04
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

A serious and thorough tone; interspersing facts with analytical argumentation, employing questionnaire-style requests (e.g., "Please confirm or refute"), and emphasizing accountability and problem identification. The atmosphere is critical, yet not agitated; utilizing complex sentence structure and claims supported by data.
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2024-12-02
Inquiry regarding the impact of tax changes on the state budget (no. 648)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

A formal and highly focused tone; an interrogative approach (direct questions to the minister); and a critical, yet non-aggressive presentation. A balanced combination of logical explanation and a scrutinizing question.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical and documented, utilizing precise references and direct citations (e.g., references to educational requirements, job descriptions). It provokes critical thought and appeals to the reader's stance, employing terms such as "pseudo-bill" and "omnibus bill." Emotions are controlled, yet a strong, principled, and status-based style of argumentation is evident.
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2024-11-20
Third reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

A critical and emotional tone; strongly accusatory and irritated claims directed at the coalition's policies. It employs rhetoric framed around struggle and justice, presenting personal anecdotes and definitions of poverty, emphasizing the vulnerability of the elderly and the necessity of their protection. The text is decisively worded, demonstrative, and impactful.
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2024-11-20
The content of politics

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

A combative and emotional tone, featuring accusations directed straight at the Prime Minister and the state. Rhetorical questions are employed, such as, "what is the state if the livelihood of its people is not a priority?" The phrase "third-rate" is also used to reinforce the moral gravity of the message. The text combines references to facts with accusatory claims, maintaining a firm, decisive tone.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

Formal, questioning, and analytical tone; uses references to specific studies and names; poses questions and leaves the final position open.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The speech is emotional, forceful, and directly addresses the audience; it employs moral accusations and rhetorical questions. The strong emotional tone displaces softer, communicative reflection and emphasizes the protection of the dignity of the elderly.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Rhetorical Style: The tone is critical and slightly combative; it uses direct questions (e.g., "Why didn't you mention anything like that?") and provides examples, combining fact-based references with judgmental language.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The tone is highly combative and critical, utilizing emotional and personal appeals and rhetorical questions. It highlights current leaks, references, and cleverly presented figures (e.g., "honest numbers"), and employs comparisons (Louis XIV) and phrases that allude to democratic resistance, in order to build a strong opposition against the Minister of Finance and the government. The style is often fast-paced and wittily charged, mixing data with evidence.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetoric is combative, critical, and emotionally charged; it employs imagery like a rolling snowball and rhetorical questions such as "What are you asking?", which emphasize indignation and the necessity of transparency. Balanced arguments, coupled with concrete examples (responses from ministries, deficiencies in explanatory memoranda), provide stronger evidence. The tone is formal yet emotional, leaning toward direct and provocative rhetoric.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is a rapid, fact-based, and, where necessary, critical approach. It utilizes questions and examples to emphasize the need for transparency and oversight. The text is formal and argumentative, blending factual discussion with ethical demands, while striving to achieve consensus and avoid emotional rivalry.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The first speech is inquisitive and invites dialogue, utilizing rhetorical devices and comparisons with the ideas of other countries; the tone is analytical and open. The second speech is enthusiastic and prescriptive, emphasizing the correct course (the bank tax) and a readiness to compromise, yet it does not rule out discussion. Both texts employ direct addresses and argumentation that is empathetically engaging but relies on less detailed factual backing.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and forceful, employing numerous examples and metaphors (such as the snowball effect). It utilizes questions and a style that emphasizes inherent dangers and the repetition of past errors. While balancing emotional anxieties with facts and concrete examples, it maintains the context of a formal public debate. The goal is to prompt proactive and decisive action, not just a verbal objection.
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2024-11-06
RMK term contracts

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The tone is formal yet sharply critical; it raises several questions and includes references to supervisory authorities; it focuses on facts and data, avoiding emotional excesses. The text employs structured arguments and direct questions addressed to the ministers.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The emphasis is on maintaining a formal and respectful tone, referencing the findings of the National Audit Office's audit. A specific question is posed: Have you reviewed the audit, and is there a plan for corrective action? This approach is constructive and fact-based, aimed at fostering a responsible discussion rather than resorting to personal attacks.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone reflects local concern, polite and inquisitive; it employs an argumentative, fact-based approach and emphasizes the importance of safety. Using a measured, calm, and elevated tone, it poses questions, seeking assurance and clarification rather than attacking the responses.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Narcotics (no 650)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

A formal, fact-based, and slightly critical tone; utilizes specific references and questions to compel the ministry to disclose data and underscore the severity of the issues.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Emphatically combative and using direct address: the speaker maintains a critical tone, which is at times sharply personal, but primarily seeks political responsibility and an understandable debate. They employ repeated questioning and a call to answer "to the Estonian people"—this establishes a substantive discussion balanced by urgent and emotional rhetoric. The approach is formal, yet not academically structured; the emphasis is placed on demanding responsibility and accountability.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The tone is inquiry-based and formal; arguments are analytical, not emotional; it utilizes hypothetical scenarios and direct questions to clarify and verify the plan's underlying rationale.
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2024-10-23
Democracy crisis

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The style of discourse is formal, critical, and focused on the argument; it employs the form of questions and official references (State Comptroller, Chancellor of Justice) to highlight shortcomings and elicit responses. The documentary tone helps to emphasize the reframing of the situation—the gap between the importance of the budget procedure and the coalition's promises. The text also contains effective rhetoric that unites facts and values.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

A fiercely combative, dismissively challenging style; it utilizes rhetorical questions and critical personal remarks (e.g., zealous references to the role of the Minister of Finance) to generate doubt and objections; it is emotionally charged, but the concluding context is laden with reproach.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone becomes forceful and combative; it uses personal observations and accusations directed at the Minister of Finance (e.g., passing judgment, calling him a liar). The text is emotional, but it also includes a form of calm address and repeated questions designed to draw attention and elicit a response. It presents a narrative and constructs cohesive scenes, rather than just statistics.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The discourse is formal, driven by concerns and questions; it uses clear, specific questions and invites confirmation, which helps sustain the dialogue.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Much combative and accusatory rhetoric; the speaker uses blunt language, direct questions, and an assertive tone, citing quotes to strengthen their position. Emotionally charged, but the focus remains on confrontation through facts and examples.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

A tone emphasizing criticism of local politics and ethical accountability; it uses rhetorical questions (“Why don't banks have to be solidary…?”) and contrasts different tax regulations. It combines an emotional atmosphere of solidarity with the contextualization of problems (the vulnerable vs. large corporations). It uses examples and references, employing clear, argumentative, and thought-provoking language.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Critical and emotional in tone, often employing questions and examples to highlight the lack of transparency. The text consists of long, well-developed sentences and occasionally uses stronger judgments (e.g., 'cosmetic' fixes, 'hypocritical'). It combines facts with the deployment of a strong ethical argument.
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2024-10-16
Minister of Finance's Statements

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

Rhetorically, the tone is combative and emotional, utilizing direct accusations and drawing comparisons with neighboring countries. He/She references a "war of words" and "Putin's taxes" to bolster the critique. The overall style is decisive and personalized, characterized by tension and conflictual elements.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speech is combative and direct, utilizing rhetorical questions and noting colleagues' positions through footnote references. It is emotional, yet comprehensive and diligently attempts to outline evidence-based criticism against the draft bill.
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2024-10-15
First reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The address is combative and emotional, employing direct questions and contrasting the government with the speaker's own sense of responsibility; it emphasizes the lack of accountability and transparency, urging them to take responsibility through sharp criticism.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style employs a combative and diagnostic stance, utilizing numerous rhetorical questions; it is critical, emotional, and supported by extensive reasoning. It focuses intensely on procedural and value-based arguments, emphasizing credibility and the avoidance of patronage.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Markedly combative and moralistic, it employs rhetorical questions and contrasts, highlights the plight of the vulnerable, and delivers criticism in an emotional and persuasive tone, incorporating facts within a raw context.
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2024-10-09
Nordica

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The address is direct and emphasizes state accountability, with a tone that is somewhat assertive and attention-grabbing; it frequently uses rhetorical questions and highlights taxpayer interests to maximize its impact. It is official in form but critical in substance, focusing on demanding facts and bringing core problems to the forefront.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Formal and interrogative tone; uses reproaches and rhetorical questions to highlight funding problems. Thank you! Esteemed Minister! start ele. Critical, but not aggressive; emphasizes fairness and transparency as the main building blocks of the argument. The text is structured in the form of a formal inquiry, combining fact-based criticism with a demanding tone.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The tone is formal, measured, and soberly focused on the issues; we prefer questions, including many cautious or follow-up questions, while strictly avoiding personal accusations and emphasizing transparency and accountability.
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2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The address is formal and respectful ("Esteemed Minister of Justice"). It employs a questioning tone and fact-based argumentation, concluding with a request for clarification; a direct, yet non-aggressive, approach is widely favored.
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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

A formal and questioning tone, focusing on facts and specific questions; shifts topics, avoiding irritation or accusations, and emphasizes opportunities for cooperation.
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2024-09-25
Constitutional analysis in the explanatory notes of bills

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The tone is urgent and formal; it blends emotional or value-based rhetoric with a call for scrutiny and accountability. It utilizes concrete examples and questions, reinforcing the argument through authoritative references and an analytical approach.
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2024-09-25
The behaviour and credibility of government members

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The tone is confrontational and emotional, but it remains structured. The presenter uses direct language and rhetorical questions, citing opinion pieces and the media to strengthen their arguments; the style merges ethical statements with fact-based discussion.
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Arms Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (468 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The tone is formal and courteous, the foundation of which is a discussion characterized by precision and accountability. A question is posed, and it was recommended that the legal aspect be clarified, utilizing concrete examples and references to prior history, thereby establishing a substantiated, yet non-declarative debate.
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2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (404 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

It operates with urgency and on an emotional basis, utilizing moral frameworks (children's health, safety). It employs rhetorical questions and repetition to emphasize the importance of the proposed legislation and to direct criticism towards the coalition. It alternates between facts and personal examples (the Tallinn example), and briefly adopts a narrative and a tone of necessity.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

A strongly emotional and critical tone is employed; uses rhetorical questions (e.g., the government's cynical attitude), strong value-based criteria and moral arguments; presents contrasts and emphasizes solidarity and responsibility.
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2024-09-18
Policy pursued within the administrative domain

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

It employs a combative and critical tone, irritated accusations, and rhetorical questions (e.g., whether this is a solo plan or a government plan). It also adopts an emotional approach and stresses concern for the welfare of pensioners, combining moral and political argumentation.
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2024-09-18
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The speaking style is critical and emotional; they use rhetorical questions and fact-based arguments to underscore the necessity of solidarity and protecting the vulnerable. The texts maintain a direct and challenging tone, often referencing specific political events and figures.
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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

Loudly and with a unified ethical tone, combining factual argumentation and emotional rhetoric. It employs rhetorical questions, such as, "Which proposed amendment wasn't sincere?", to expose contradictions and increase emphasis. The text is formally imperfect, but strongly grounded in values and rights, and remains inviting.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

A formal and questioning tone; utilizes direct questions (e.g., "On what basis is it possible to prohibit them?"), reflecting a deliberate and slightly critical approach. The text is strictly structured, emotions are limited, and the focus is on seeking arguments and clarity.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The tone is a combination of emotional and fact-based elements: cultivated politeness, yet simultaneously sharp and combative. Questions, lists, and references to institutions (the President, the Supreme Court) are utilized, turning the speech into a long and thorough, yet very direct, narrative.
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

Bitterly critical, emotional, and confrontational; employing rhetorical questions, heightened accusations, and a personal tone, using phrases like “populism,” “finally the state is governed in a ruling manner,” and even examples; combining facts and emotions to maximize impact.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

A critical and emotional tone; it employs moral arguments (the sanctity of the home, legal certainty) alongside rhetorical questions and clear, memorable statements; it combines references to facts with visible turmoil and ethical fervor.
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2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE)

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

A critical and argumentative tone that incorporates both emotional and logical appeals. It uses irony (e.g., “A really good opportunity to collect money for the budget!”) and poses questions, highlighting practical drawbacks and the danger posed by rapidly implemented changes. The text is fact-based, but heavily driven by values and concerns.
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2024-06-12
Third reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

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

The speech is forceful and challenging, utilizing an appropriate amount of both emotional and argumentative approaches. Examples are employed (such as expedited travel, digital services), alongside rhetorical questions and sharp criticism of government policy. The texts adopt a somewhat narrative and almost demonstrative tone, effectively combining facts with moral considerations.
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2024-06-12
Third reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Motor Insurance Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (400 SE)

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

The address is empathetic and fact-based: it uses a compelling example of a 28-year-old woman, but combines it with clear numerical data and case law. The style is calm and solution-oriented rather than polarizing or combative; it involves explaining the facts and rationale, which supports the advancement of the draft bill.
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2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Draft Act amending the Penal Code and other related Acts (increase of the fine unit) (415 SE)

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

The speech is fundamentally challenging and sharply critical of the government, utilizing rhetorical questions and personal examples (such as a family living in Võrumaa, or single mothers). The tone is forceful, emotional, and occasionally ironic, yet it is grounded in facts and meticulously presented arguments. Stylistically, it combines ethical and economic arguments, underscoring the necessity for discipline and timely analysis.
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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 style of the address is formal, hopeful, and critical, yet constructive. The speaker employs emotional appeals, historical examples (Lennart Meri), questions directed at the audience, and fact-based argumentation; the focus is on an inclusive and deliberative approach, rather than a propagandistic fighting speech.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Formal and deliberate tone; uses questions to gain clarification and direct discussion. The text is logical and fact-based, with less emotional charge; emphasis on constructive questions and requests for explanation.
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2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

An emphatically critical and confrontational tone; uses emotional comparisons, such as "payday loan borrower psychology." It poses direct questions and cites figures to demand answers, employing a strong hostile emphasis within a formal framework. The overall style is sharply critical and argument-focused.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and Related Acts (Increase of the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A serious, critical, and occasionally sarcastic tone; employing strong judgments and pointed questions (e.g., "Who exactly are you punishing with this?"). The discourse is dominated by an argumentation-based, logistical, and fact-driven approach, frequently citing the absence of necessary analyses and the disregard for bureaucratic decisions. The sentence structure is broad and detailed, featuring repeated references to the negative consequences of the draft bill, emphasizing both the ethical and economic repercussions.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A polemical and emotionally charged tone is used, utilizing strong claims ("incompetence tax," "punishment for poor economic policy"). The speaker employs numerical examples and personal anecdotes (such as a child's ID failure right before exams), and addresses questions directly to the audience ("why...?"). The text is structured, yet remains emotional and critical, blending fact-based argumentation with ethical and moral considerations.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

An acrimonious, emotional, and hyperbolic style; it employs rhetorical devices that use questions and stir up resentment and indignation (“How could this have happened?”; “Was this not sincere?”) and focuses on drawing attention, rather than offering neutral analysis.
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2024-06-03
Inquiry regarding the Directive on Platform Work (No. 629)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The style of address is direct and critical, yet it maintains formal legal language. It employs direct questions and exclamations ("could you...?"), blending emotional rhetoric with fact-based criticism; the tone is often consistently demanding and non-conciliatory, but not overwhelmingly vivid.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The emphasis is on a dramatized, immediate, and direct style: an urgent, accusatory, and emotionally charged tone. It utilizes figures and examples (800,000 euro damage, paltry expenditures on flights, concerns regarding labor and social security). This is a combination of fact-based arguments and accusations, coupled with punchy proposed solutions designed to grab attention.
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2024-05-30
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

A critical yet constructive tone; uses examples (Wolt) and factual data; expresses emotion when necessary ("was astonished," "a massive undertaking"), but keeps the discussion grounded in facts and objectives.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker adopts an analytical, reasonably focused tone; uses concrete examples and statistics, poses questions, and draws large-scale comparisons (e.g., the Olympic Committee versus sports federations). The text's mosaically structured argumentation is interspersed with emotional elements (the inclusion of inactive children, the balance between active and passive children).
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is professional and measured, utilizing figures and references to previous sessions; a question is posed at the end, prompting listeners to consider the possibility of making cuts.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for the Implementation of the Digital Services Tax in Estonia" (408 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The narrative tone is direct and declarative; it uses comparisons (the example of France versus Estonia). It employs rhetorical questions and moral considerations, through which it highlights issues of fairness and competition. The discourse is argumentative and clearly focused, without disparaging objections.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is formal and polite; it employs respectful language and a calm discussion style focused on inquiry. The texts utilize a balanced and non-confrontational approach.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

When the tone is critical and emotionally charged, the speaker employs strong, value-based rhetorical devices (such as "the home is sacred," or "a nation of small proprietors") and rhetorical questions (e.g., "What does this mean?" "Are these calculations correct?"). Similarly, examples and visually striking judgments (like the examples 50%/100%/€600) are used to create an impression of danger and legal uncertainty. Overall, the speaker adopts a strong, non-neutral tone that is not open to debate.
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2024-05-29
Broken promises

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The speech is combative and accusatory, often featuring rhetorical questions and outright criticism. The remarks take an emotional turn, highlighting dishonest tactics and "voter deception," and employ a strong moralistic tone without any softening whatsoever.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The tone is notably combative and emotional; it uses direct questions and moral comparisons, and emphasizes the protection of pensioners. The text employs a simple, yet sharply critical style, combining the highlighting of strong values with a factual vacuum.
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2024-05-27
Inquiry Concerning the Scope of Category B Driving Licences (No. 327)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

Expression of respect, a calm and cooperative tone. Poses questions and uses examples to guide the discussion. The text is constructive and focuses on solutions.
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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 hallmark is a decisive, critical, and data-driven tone. It employs specific figures and rhetorical questions such as, "Why do you persistently refuse to...?" and combines facts and arguments to reinforce its demands. The style is formal, but the emotion is expressive and points toward a four-level discussion.
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2024-05-15
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Workplace Violations of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

An emphatically critical and challenging tone is employed, utilizing the platform to present fact-based arguments and concrete examples, thereby drawing attention to the list's limitations and the associated economic costs. The text constitutes a critical analysis of lawmaking and public administration, frequently employing rhetorical questions and repetition to underscore the ultimate lack of expected added value.
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2024-05-15
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

An urgent and accusatory tone; it poses clear questions, such as, "What specific steps?" and relies on facts and expert commentary. It combines emotional appeal with logical, evidence-based reasoning.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is polite and question-oriented; the speaker uses a dialogical approach and asks for clarification, which demonstrates curiosity and a constructive discussion. The text is based more on emotion than on narrative storytelling, but maintains a clear and concise style.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The address is polite, formal, and geared toward asking questions. It begins with a direct address to the minister, originating from the public sphere: "Thank you! Esteemed Minister!" The text utilizes specific examples and verification questions, steering clear of confrontational rhetoric and emphasizing the discovery of necessary solutions through seeking clarification. The emotions expressed are moderate, and the argumentation is centered on facts and practical application, coupled with clear questions.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Appointment of Oliver Kask as a Justice of the Supreme Court" (424 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal, respectful, and calm; it uses questions to stimulate discussion and assess risks. It combines factual presentation with references that express concern, avoiding sudden criticism or emotional rhetoric.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

A formal and analytical tone, with emphasis on legality and procedural aspects. It utilizes specific references to dates and procedure, and poses an inquiry that is questioning, yet not arrogantly rhetorical, in order to highlight the deficiencies of the discussion.
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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 tone is formal and respectful; it uses questions and a form that invites dialogue.
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2024-05-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Third Party Liability Insurance Act and Consequential Amendments to Other Acts (400 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The tone is formal, argumentative, and constructive. It utilizes examples and questions (e.g., have you considered?) along with references to case law. It transitions from fact-based language into discussion, emphasizing transparency and collaboration.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Combative and critical in structure, often employing rhetorical questions and strong assertions. It utilizes formal modes of address, reiterates arguments against opposing claims, and emphasizes practical consequences (burden, confusion, copying). While the tone becomes emotional and skeptical, the treatment remains fact-based.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The tone is critical and persuasively argumentative, drawing on notable examples (the bank tax, legal certainty, various tax hikes). It utilizes direct questions and an ethical/values framework to highlight the problem and advocate for change. It successfully blends emotional resonance with fact-based explanations.
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2024-05-08
State and Church

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical tone is critical and outspoken, often accusatory. Moral and value-based arguments are employed, along with a concrete confrontation against those who hold power. The speech is emotional, yet formally directed toward the presiding officer and the public.
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2024-05-08
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

A speech delivered with a charismatic yet aggressively critical tone; it employs emotional assessments (cynical, amoral) and rhetorical questions, blending emotions and facts, often by citing specific figures and identified risks.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

A combative and accusatory tone; it combines emotional rhetoric (repeatedly stressing disappointment and failure) with data- and fact-based assertions; it uses repeated figures and questions like, "Why isn't this being done?" to generate controversy and draw attention to the topic.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

A constructive, yet critical tone. It employs rhetorical questions and contrasts cultural value against historical context, emphasizing the necessary values and legal constraints required of an advocate. The tone is formal; emotions are conveyed as concern, rather than irritation or aggression.
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2024-05-07
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Bill 344 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on a combative and critical tone, employing rhetorical questions, characteristic irony, and an emotional style. The text is maintained within a formal parliamentary register, yet the content reveals sharp defiance and a lyrical exemplary strictness (e.g., the Ossinovski case).
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The vocal delivery is combative and direct, employing specific questions about leadership and dismissive statements regarding what the minister ought to be saying. The emphasis rests on facts and examples (the approaching month of September, the issue concerning directors, the failure to deliver on the promised wage increase), which renders the style argumentative, yet tinged with regret and criticism. The level of formality is high, with intense emotions focused on the specific topic chosen by the capital.
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2024-05-06
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The tone is formal, coordinating, and inquisitive; it employs a polite style featuring question fragments (e.g., "Have you found time?") and emphasizes the necessity of cooperation and constructive dialogue. Less agile than the combative style, it focuses instead on developing arguments and engaging stakeholders.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speech is formal, calm, and emphasizes cooperation. It employs questions and comparisons, and references a personal religious background to enhance credibility. It stresses the necessity of dialogue and finding solutions, while carefully avoiding inflammatory or accusatory rhetoric.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Being both critical and broad in scope, the approach utilizes enumerative argument points (e.g., “all the taxes… cannot list them all”) and direct questions aimed at the management board. It combines facts, examples, and rhetorical questions to emphasize the impact and the necessity of transparency. The chosen style is predominantly policy-driven and thoughtfully critical.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The tone is aggressive and accusatory, characterized by strong oratorical skill; it employs direct statements, emotional and moral arguments, and simplifies complex legal terminology through multiple rhetorical questions and emphatic statements. The speech suggests a strong sense of pragmatism and a "transparent" attitude towards the coalition, frequently layering details and accusations into one overarching narrative. The tone is formal yet simultaneously very forceful and emotional.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding the conflict between the motor vehicle tax and the Constitution and European Union law (No. 623)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is officially critical, yet open to emotion and grounded in values. Strong moral arguments are employed, emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights, which immediately establishes a direct ethical framework for the discourse; the call for the withdrawal of the bill adds a deeply personal element and a critical assessment of the bill's register.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation regarding the incompatibility of the motor vehicle tax with European Union law (No. 622)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetoric is combative and oratorical: it employs demonstrative assertions, emotional appeals, and rhetorical questions; it references historical examples and levels accusations against the government to emphasize the risks to democracy and the rule of law.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric consistently adopts a confrontational and critical tone regarding the coalition's actions, employing formal language and a strong ethical dissent. Speakers present fact-based arguments and references to case analyses (e.g., the opinions of the Chancellor of Justice), emphasizing the linking of amendment proposals and the violation of opposition rights. The emotional impact is underscored by concerns about democracy, voter trust, and the security of elections, and they highlight the risk of intervention by third parties and the influence of large corporations. The linguistic form is formal and elevated, but includes narrative elements and specific examples (e.g., the process of electing Ossinovski as mayor), and emphasizes the democratic nature of obstruction and the problematic aspects of restricting it.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The text employs direct and specific criticism, often using a questioning tone to engage the reader, and incorporates strong value judgments (such as "hypocritical"). It delivers a potential moral critique and outlines alternative scenarios, thereby increasing the emotional impact. The language combines emotional appeal with factual grounding, highlighting youth health and the sustainability of sports.
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2024-04-15
Interpellation concerning the state of traffic in Estonia (No. 593)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The tone is formal and analytical; criticism is articulated through questions (e.g., "Should X be coordinated?") and relies on factual arguments. The behavioral style is moderate and direct, not emotional.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and the Amendment of Other Associated Acts (384 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The nature of the speech is combative and direct, utilizing powerful, attention-grabbing language and rhetorical questions. It is delivered with an urgent and emphasized tone, reflecting the danger and the lack of available solutions. The speaker employs strong judgments and emotionally charged rhetoric concerning the parallel legal system and the increase of penalties during this time of crisis.
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2024-04-10
Government decisions

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The speech is strongly combative and challenging, employing logical arguments alongside concrete examples (numbers, concepts). Its core framework utilizes emotional, justice-based, and oppositional rhetoric, including rhetorical questions and harsh criticism leveled at the government. It is delivered in a formal, yet very direct and passionate style.
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2024-04-10
Cars

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

An emphatically combative and fact-based tone, which combines intense demands and attention to legal frameworks. Emotional, yet primarily logical argumentation is utilized, along with the use of questions to highlight risks and damages. The language is formal, grounded in concrete facts and references to previous actions.
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2024-04-09
First Reading of the Crypto-Asset Market Act Bill (398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

A somewhat serious, critical, and slightly confrontational style; it uses questions and strong assertions (e.g., “despite the regulation, this is not what it prescribes”). It combines fact-based arguments with emotional evaluations and attention-grabbing claims. The text is formally polished and sharply argumentative, yet it has a loose narrative underpinning.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

An analytical and constructive tone, which contrasts promises made on paper with actual decisions; it employs criticism regarding the inadequacy of facts and procedures and calls for improved implementation plans. Emotions are measured; emphasis is placed on headings and evidence, rather than rhetorical emotion. The question posed, "What are the actual political steps?" characterizes a dialogue-guiding, question-driven style.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the promises made regarding teachers' salary increases (No. 580)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Highly emotional and critical in tone, it employs a "reaching a verdict" style and uses prosecutorial rhetoric; it utilizes powerful rhetorical tools, such as the meme reference "Expectation versus Reality," and questions that prompt critical assessment. It features strong argumentation, but weak empathy and relies on facts that appear selectively sourced for support.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Formal, but critical; uses a direct question and concrete examples (Narva, Tallinn, Maardu), attempting to balance emotional and rational arguments. Emphasizes the seriousness of the situation without aggressive rhetoric.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Rhetoric characterized by strong confrontation and emotional engagement, which merges a personal narrative (originating from a large family) with foundational documents (the Constitution, LEU) and direct criticism of the coalition. It employs accusations, comparisons, and phrases designed to evoke concern; the style is decidedly critical, yet it also incorporates fact-based references and calculated arguments.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

A palpably combative and accusatory tone is used, employing emotional references and statements via comparisons and criticism; it shapes the narrative that problems have arisen due to poor management and political games, and highlights emotional elements (strike, wasted resources).
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2024-04-03
Pension Taxation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speech is combative and accusatory, utilizing numerous rhetorical questions and highlighting both vagueness and a lack of communication. While it begins with a formal greeting, the substance is dominated by criticism and demands for answers, characterized by an emotional tone and a strong emphasis on democratic oversight.
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2024-04-03
New taxes

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The manner of speaking is relatively confrontational and critical, utilizing questions and strong assertions ("talking about facts," "cynical money"). The texts possess emotional force and moral argumentation tailored for the social sphere, complete with underlying implications that direct attention to social impacts. The style is formal, yet relatable and delivered through a personal tone.
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2024-04-02
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Abandon the Imposition of the Car Tax and Withdraw the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill from the Riigikogu Proceedings" (374 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The address is agitated, overtly critical, and emotionally charged, backed by strong ethical and legal arguments. The text blends analytical explanations with narrative examples (such as large families, people with disabilities, and sports history). It emphasizes the necessity of withdrawing the draft bill and indicates a firm intention to appeal directly to the President.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation regarding the non-payment of salaries to teachers (No. 601)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The text combines accusatory and emotional language, delivered with a strong critical tone, alongside analytical argumentation. It employs rhetorical questions and historical references (such as the strike/walkout and the duration of debates), and specifically addresses individuals by name when demanding answers, thereby emphasizing public accountability.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the consequences of reducing family benefits (No. 561)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The approach combines emotional and rational elements: repetitive criticism, rhetorical questions, and accusations of hypocrisy are blended with fact-based references (e.g., 4.9 million euros, the constitution). The speech is long and detailed, utilizing legal citations and symbolic devices to amplify the moral and justice-based arguments. The overall tone is combative and critical, yet it still adheres to the formats of legal and political discourse.
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2024-03-20
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

A formal, analytical, and slightly combative tone; utilizes legal and economic arguments, draws attention to vulnerable groups, and employs rhetorical questions to underscore criticism and the necessity for change. There is a strong emphasis on judicial and Union law compliance, coupled with a conservative, normative approach.
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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 tone is critical and highly argumentative, employing rhetorical questions and specific examples (such as the 1-euro school lunch subsidy or referencing an Excel spreadsheet). It emphasizes facts and quantitative evidence. The style blends emotional emphasis with a respectful, formal register, utilizing direct citations of communications and clear calls to action.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal, inquisitive, and measured, yet it stresses the need to clarify boundaries and demands specific answers. It employs a highly cooperative and empathetic approach, while simultaneously raising crucial questions regarding the relationship between institutions. The text maintains a balanced perspective, focusing on the clarity of facts and established norms, and ultimately calls for dialogue.
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2024-03-18
Interpellation concerning problems related to the restriction on official actions (No. 320)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The emphasis is on a formal, question-focused tone. It employs hypothetical and direct questions to highlight concerns and invite the minister and a colleague to a discussion; the argumentation is rather balanced and fact-based.
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2024-03-18
Interpellation concerning the Pet Register (No. 594)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal, official, and emphasizes cooperation. It respectfully thanks the Minister and stresses the importance of an inclusive approach. It uses questions and examples to highlight the necessary way forward.
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2024-03-13
The Present and Future Challenges Facing the Domestic Food Industry

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The tone is formal and occasionally critical; the opening words, "Thank you, esteemed Chairman!" lend formality, but the substance contains sharp criticism directed at the prime minister. The argumentation relies on procedural interpretation and emphasizes the need for structural order in leadership. The language used is clear, concise, and focused on facts and behavior.
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2024-03-13
Rule of Law

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

Critical, legally justified, and emotionally compelling; it employs parliamentary language, directly addressing the teaching profession and the Competition Authority, utilizing the rhetoric of court rulings; balanced, yet delivered in a tone that strongly emphasizes legal protection.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Toni is legally significant, yet emotionally engaging and assertive; he uses clear, fact-based assertions and legal arguments, incorporating historical and demonstrative imagery (like the reference to the Audi 80). The texts are formal but contain strong moral and national references, which enhances their impact.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

A critical, yet formally grounded tone; it utilizes emotional and rational arguments coupled with rhetorical questions. It offers sarcastic commentary (e.g., the Audi 80 gesture) and stresses the fundamental principles of legal certainty and constitutional law, while simultaneously urging public appeal and protest. The text is drafted to be both argumentative and provocative, highlighting youth and family values with a strong emotional resonance.
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2024-03-06
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

An immediate and combative tone, using questions and critical assertions directed at the Prime Minister. It balances emotional appeal (justice, morality) with fact-based reasoning (cited data, Ministry of Finance assessments). The text itself would then be characterized as inquisitive in form and democratically assertive, with content that is strongly argued and focuses on highlighting problems and emphasizing opposition.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the impact of the motor vehicle tax (No. 610)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A critical and emotional tone; uses historical references and personal experiences to validate the experiences of those involved in sports and people living in rural areas; combines factual points with narrative; is directly provocative and motivating.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is highly formal and critical, employing questions regarding the interplay of decisions and using irony ("a gift" for those who rely on public transport). It utilizes emotional rhetoric alongside factual references and the presentation of field-specific issues, all while maintaining the style of a formal deliberative speech.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone of the address is combative and morally judgmental; it employs direct questions and strong accusations to underscore the government's responsibility. The form of the submission is formal yet emotionally charged, with argumentation rooted in facts and legal defense taking center stage.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and challenging, utilizing rhetorical questions and arguments framed by a moral perspective. It combines emotional expression with concrete examples (comparing three different tax styles) and structures the commentary around the necessity of guaranteeing legal certainty for all.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is formal and respectful, yet critical and direct. It utilizes questions and hypotheses, drawing attention to the tax burden and potential alternatives. It combines logical explanations with references to previous discussions held during the information session.
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2024-02-14
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The emphasis is formal and structured. The tone is measured and time-oriented, focusing on answering questions and time management.
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2024-02-14
Government policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Rhetorically combative and critical; it begins with the usual praise, but immediately shifts to criticizing specific shortcomings and their impact. It employs rhetorical questions and sarcastic emphasis (e.g., “what exactly are you collecting these taxes for?”). The text is detailed, fact-based, and seeks to demonstrate the lack of alternatives and the government's inefficiency when evaluating the overall impact.
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The emphasis is placed on a sense of fulfillment and a legalistic style: the concern raised within the context of democracy and security, a direct reference to the National Audit Office, and personal experience regarding the higher education reform. The text merges data and narrative, employing cautious yet impactful rhetoric, and highlighting the importance of financing as a key mechanism.
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2024-02-07
Road Maintenance Plan and Road Conditions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

A critical and provocative tone; it uses direct questions and hypothetical scenarios (e.g., half the number of cars) and refers to specific numerical claims to strengthen its criticisms. The text's illustrative style and dialogue-oriented questions indicate a combative, yet formal approach.
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2024-02-05
Interpellation regarding the abolition of the special VAT rate for accommodation establishments (No. 289)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is critical and issue-oriented, sparking debate and maintaining high intensity. An emotional soundbite (“Taxes travel to Latvia”) is employed, along with repeated emphasis and visual examples of regional damage. The tone is authoritative but not demagogic—rather, it is fact-based and calls for a systemic approach to solutions, which is currently lacking.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speech is formal in style and argumentative, employing rhetoric through clear questions and references to authoritative sources. It utilizes sources and the example of Lennart Meri to illustrate the importance of long-term impact; the style is convincingly evidence-based, rather than purely emotional. The focus is on the explicit articulation of problems and the elaboration of solutions, not on immediate rhetorical fervor.
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2024-01-24
Teachers

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The tone is harsh and combative; he calls the government's claims demagogic talk and uses references that have "misled the public." He uses numbers and references directly, and poses questions aimed at verifying accountability and accuracy. The texts maintain an official, yet emotional tone.
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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

An oratorical and formal parliamentary style, combining emotional appeal with rational argumentation. It employs striking phrases and visual aids (e.g., posters, "No teacher, no engineer, no economy") and often addresses a unified vision and shared responsibility. Using a more serious tone, it underscores the gravity of the problem (seniority/experience and competitiveness), but strives toward solutions through fact-based explanation and a comprehensive approach.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (102 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The communication style is inquisitive and collaborative, the tone is careful and constructive; it utilizes a dialogical approach and emphasizes a joint search for the best solution, rather than attack or confrontation.
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2024-01-17
Teachers' Salaries

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The overall tone of the speech is combative and critical; it employs rhetorical questions, attention-grabbing phrases (such as "hypocrisy"), and emotional arguments that are nonetheless geared toward discussion. It blends emotional intensity with clear qualifiers (the style is at least partially formal).
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2024-01-17
Transition to Estonian-language education

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

A formal and questioning tone; the questions posed are clearly aimed at obtaining clarifications regarding procedures. The text is polite, yet probing and analytical, focusing on accuracy and organization.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and precedent-setting, utilizing rhetorical questions and addressing the metaphor of "Pandora's Box." It employs a blend of formal, yet emotionally concerned and argumentative approaches, focusing on potential dangers and associated risks.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is formal and procedural, with an emphasis on questions. There is little emotional charge; the style is informative and structured.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the wartime indirect fire capability of the Defense Forces (No. 72)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The tone is critical and slightly humorous; the speaker employs personal observation and light irony, demonstrating confusion regarding temporal repetition.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The tone is critical and inquisitive, formally correct, and emotionally troubling. Examples and hypothetical threats (e.g., the threat of a hostage situation) are used to emphasize the need for information and clear positions. The style is formal, decisive, and high-pressure.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The discourse is formal, inquisitive, and calm; it employs direct questions, and clarification is forcefully pursued. Emotions remain moderate, and the argumentation relies on deliberation and the refinement of definitions, rather than aggressive rhetoric.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A formal and respectful tone is maintained; the text utilizes concrete examples and the rhetorical question, "Don't you have the feeling...?", which engages the audience and underscores the significance of the issue. The writing successfully balances emotion with expertise, focusing clearly on facts and the proposed solution.
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2024-01-10
Overview by the Government of the Republic concerning the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal, polite, and question-oriented; several questions are posed to obtain clarification and maintain an aura of officialdom and gravitas.
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2024-01-10
Support for Regions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

A formal, questioning, and fact-based tone; utilizes specific figures and questions to establish the necessity of accountability and supporting evidence. A strong analytical approach enriches the argumentation, not emotional rhetoric.
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2024-01-10
Economy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

An urgent and contentious tone; combines emotional language (panic, worry) and fact-based references; uses direct questions and a staged, demagogic style to compel answers and explanations.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding Support Specialists (No. 487)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Tonus is focused on collaboration and solutions, utilizing a question format and practical examples (such as procurement by local municipalities), and is primarily, albeit hesitantly, yet clearly collaborative and solution-oriented (notion of central system).
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2024-01-08
Interpellation Regarding the Overall Impact of the Tax Package (No. 443)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The address is formal and argumentative, utilizing questions designed to draw attention to issues of responsibility and funding. The tone is critical, yet not aggressively hostile; emphasis is placed on facts and justifications, and premises are introduced through questioning. The speaker employs direct, central claims and references to previous inquiries, which establishes a structured, legal-political style.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

A formal and respectful tone, directed at the presiding officer of the session and the minister. It utilizes the form of a question and combines factual information with concern regarding the prevention of a strike, emphasizing the necessity of finding solutions. While it enhances the emotional impact, it is primarily focused on arguments and designed to find solutions to problems.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the rise in costs (No. 354)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

A formal and moderate tone, complemented by an inquisitive and exploratory approach. It uses direct questions and references to previous discussions to emphasize the need for information and impact assessment, without resorting to irritating rhetoric.
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