By Plenary Sessions: Eerik-Niiles Kross

The rhetorical style is formal and measured, balancing the emotionally difficult subject matter with legal facts and citations to be "most impactful." The speaker uses historical references (Himmler, the March Deportation, Ants Laaneots) and documented cases (the Amnesty International report) to emphasize the gravity of the topic and establish a personal connection. The tone is serious and urgent, acknowledging that delivering the speech will dampen the audience's spirits, but asserting that this serves a necessary objective.