By Agendas: Urmas Kruuse

Total Agendas: 60

Fully Profiled: 60

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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the session chair and the presenter with respect. The speaker poses direct questions regarding budget certainty and the prospect of Estonia's share increasing, relying on logical and statistical arguments. The tone is concerned and focused on tangible political outcomes.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the session chair and the presenter with deference. The speaker primarily poses questions to engage the presenter and highlight areas of concern, maintaining an analytical tone. A logical appeal is employed, referencing historical patterns (the transfer of innovation from the defense industry into everyday life).
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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 style is formal and inquisitive, directed at the minister for the purpose of clarifying public information. The speaker employs a logical appeal, requesting the reiteration of the data (the dynamics) in order to correct contradictory claims circulating in the media space. The tone is concerned, as there is a sense that the public has not fully grasped the situation.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker's tone is analytical and pressing, particularly concerning the need for swift strategic decisions in agriculture and regional policy. The rhetoric is logic-driven, employing comparisons (e.g., Tallinn's free public transport versus the inadequate service in Southern Estonia, the Tax Board versus PRIA) and concrete proposals for solutions. The style is formal, yet it incorporates simple, impactful insights (e.g., "if there is nothing to eat, there is no work to be done").
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The rhetorical style is formal, courteous, and purely interrogative, addressing the presenter respectfully ("Honorable Presenter!"). The speaker relies on logical conclusions and economic hypotheses, avoiding emotional appeals or personal anecdotes. The objective is to obtain analytical confirmation regarding economic cycles.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chair" and "Highly Esteemed Rapporteur." The speaker presents their positions in the form of questions, maintaining an analytical and concerned tone, and focusing on specific political and legal issues.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful ("Honored Chair! Esteemed Presenter!") and interrogative. The speaker poses analytical and substantive questions aimed at understanding the viability of the regulatory model and broader trends, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presiding officer and the minister with respect. The speaker uses direct questions to verify the accuracy of the facts and identify procedural errors. The argumentation is logical, justifying the preference for local food based on its strategic importance for the entire food sector.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is formal, factual, and procedural, addressing the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the session chair directly. The speaker is confident and defensive, particularly when clarifying the committee's activities and demanding procedural precision. The arguments are logical, focusing on rules and efficiency, such as when opposing the extension of the notice period.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style of discourse is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, focusing on the presentation of the Rural Affairs Committee's decisions and procedural steps. Logical appeals and fact-based language (dates, deadlines, consensus) are employed, while avoiding emotional assessments. The speech is structured as a report on the committee's work and future proposals.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The speech is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chair of the Session" and "Honorable Rapporteur." The style is logical and principle-based, presenting criticism in the form of rhetorical questions to highlight the inconsistencies of the current approach. Instead of emotional appeals, the focus is placed on legal principles (privacy, multiple domiciles).
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, aimed at logical discussion and clarifying economic implications. The speaker employs rhetorical questions to draw attention to economic choices and their consequences (e.g., the reasons for the success of service exports). The tone is moderate and focuses on data and historical comparisons (IT 2014, Lithuanian agricultural investments).
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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 tone is formal and analytical, addressing the esteemed Chairman of the Session and the Minister, yet simultaneously passionate and persuasive regarding strategic projects. Towards the opponents of Rail Baltic, the speaker is distinctly combative, referring to their opposition as a "total error." The arguments are grounded in strategic necessity and economic perspective.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and deferential, addressing the Minister and the Chair of the session. The tone is analytical, yet conveys profound concern regarding the statistics on physical fitness, which the speaker refers to as a "depressing picture." He/She utilizes logical appeals and simple illustrative examples (such as the progression of push-ups) to explain the scope of the problem.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, factual, and explanatory, focusing primarily on the technical and procedural aspects of the legislation. The tone is conciliatory and cooperation-oriented, avoiding emotional appeals while emphasizing consensual decisions and the propriety of acknowledging errors. The speaker employs logical argumentation to justify the urgent necessity of the amendments.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, suitable for addressing a minister in the parliamentary chamber ("Honorable Minister!"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, posing critical questions regarding the system's problems, and demanding explanations and changes. A colloquial, yet impactful, term—"the deletion of people" (or "erasing people")—is used to describe the social impact.
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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 style is formal and respectful, addressing the Chair of the session and the Minister with deference. The address is logical and policy-centric, presenting detailed questions regarding the consequences of the policy and future flexibility measures. Emotional appeals are not used; the focus is strictly on facts and policy analysis.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of the minister's achievements ("highly commendable"). The speaker poses questions analytically, focusing on data (statistics) and the search for concrete political solutions. The tone is constructive and forward-looking.
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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.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, yet it contains a critical and sarcastic undertone, referring to prisons as an "educational institution." The speaker uses questions to validate public fear and security concerns, emphasizing the logical argument of sustainability.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, addressing the esteemed presiding officer and the Prime Minister. The tone is analytical, focusing on logical questions concerning economic adjustment and government support measures.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The address is formal and respectful, referring to the rapporteur with the titles "Esteemed Chair of the Session" and "Honorable Rapporteur." The rhetoric is analytical and question-driven, focusing on logical hypotheses and the evaluation of consequences. The objective is to obtain an assessment of whether procedural errors allowed the problem an opportunity to escalate.
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2025-02-26
Second reading of the draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing strictly on the presentation of facts and dates. The speaker employs logical reporting to describe the bill's progression from the first reading up to the scheduling of the third reading. Emotional or persuasive appeals are entirely absent.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is analytical, inquisitive, and at times philosophically contentious, particularly concerning the length of the school day and established priorities. The speaker frequently employs rhetorical questions to challenge the justice and efficiency of current systems (e.g., "Is this system fair?"). The tone is formal, focusing on logical arguments and the critique of political specifics, favoring straightforward solutions over complicated plans.
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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 style is analytical and critical, yet maintains formal courtesy (Honorable Rapporteur!). The speaker employs a rhetorical comparison to ridicule the opponent's stance (the comparison of banks and casinos) and concludes by issuing a detailed challenge, demanding specific data concerning losses incurred by depositors.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, focusing on logical arguments and the verification of the data underpinning the draft legislation. Direct questions are employed to cast doubt on the necessity of the bill, and reference is made to external expert assessments (representative organizations advocating for animal welfare). The tone is respectful, yet substantively challenging.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and serious, expressing concern and urgency regarding the security situation. The speaker uses logical arguments and poses critical questions about the West’s underestimation and slowness. Strong expressions like "sheer power" and "brainwashing" are used to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, explanatory, and procedural, focusing on logical argumentation (correction of errors, transposition of directives). The speaker maintains a respectful tone, providing a fact-based overview of the substance of the draft law and the consensual decisions reached within the committee. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on the transmission of information.
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2025-01-21
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal, analytical, and often defensive, responding to colleagues' questions with facts and procedural explanations. He/She leans toward logical arguments, emphasizing the purpose of the laws (for protection) and the functioning of administrative practice (e.g., the non-a priori application of sanctions). Sometimes the responses are sharp when the questions are unclear or contain elements of fiction.
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2024-12-17
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and procedural concerning the commission's report, emphasizing decisions reached by consensus. In the substantive address, the tone is rational and reassuring, focusing on logical arguments intended to dispel fears (e.g., the threat of penalties). It employs a contrast between the Estonian cultural sphere and Southern European countries to highlight local accountability.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and apprehensive, emphasizing the urgency of the topic and the underestimated risks. It employs logical argumentation based on a comparison between future costs and current inaction. The speaker poses questions to urge the audience toward finding equilibrium and accelerating knowledge creation, utilizing the paradox inherent in the necessity of haste.
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2024-11-19
Draft law amending the Plant Reproduction and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act (473 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The style of address is extremely formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on relaying the decisions and schedule of the Committee on Rural Affairs to the plenary session. It employs logical reporting and specific legislative terminology (e.g., "second reading," "by consensus"), devoid of emotional or persuasive elements.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on challenging the opposing side's logic and terminology. The tone is occasionally sharp and expresses strong indignation (e.g., "it is unacceptable to label them murderers"), employing a logical comparison, specifically using the example of state legal aid, to dismantle the opponent's argument.
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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 style is formal and respectful, addressing both the chair of the session and the Prime Minister with deference. References are used to an external event (an agricultural conference) and circulating rumors, in order to pose a specific, political question. The tone is concerned, yet measured, focusing on a logical argument concerning the protection of the competitiveness of Estonian farmers.
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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

The speech is formal, analytical, and critical, balancing logical arguments regarding economic consequences with an emotional appeal. The tone is troubled and condemnatory, describing the atmosphere of the bill's proceedings as "disturbing" and the idea of 50% taxation as "outlandish." Direct questions are posed to the presenter, and it is emphasized that the figures presented are not merely assertions.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Plant Reproduction and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act (473 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of speech is formal, substantive, and procedural, characteristic of the commission chairman who reports on decisions. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is on logical and factual reporting, repeatedly stressing consensus decisions.
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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

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, utilizing rhetorical questions to highlight the system's contradictions and uncertainties. The speaker connects political specifics (the distribution of benefits) with broader social and security concerns (the reliability of partnerships, the war taking place nearby), thereby creating a context-specific appeal.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal, professional, and well-argued, emphasizing logical and fact-based appeals. It uses criticism (e.g., the decline in school meal quality, the slowness of procurement processes) to highlight areas of concern, but immediately offers concrete solutions (risk-based control, a unified ticketing system). It concludes with a short, slightly humorous remark regarding the minister's heavy workload.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the presenter politely ("Honorable Presenter"). The speaker presents their questions logically in a two-part structure, based on the observed problems and emphasizing the balance between freedom and rights.
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2024-09-16
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and fact-based. The speaker focuses on a logical and chronological description of the procedure, utilizing extensive procedural terminology ("procedural decisions," "the board made a decision"). Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent; the goal is solely the transmission of information.
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2024-09-11
First reading of the Draft Act amending Section 27 of the Law on Preschool Institutions (319 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and challenging, focusing on direct questions and the demand for data (e.g., fees for the first, second, and third child). The speaker uses logical argumentation to emphasize the necessity of municipal autonomy due to inter-regional differences. The tone is fact-based and explanatory rather than emotional.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the session chairman and the presenter. Rhetorical questions are used to emphasize public concern (e.g., crypto as a pyramid scheme) and to demand a clear assessment from the presenter.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The address is formal and interrogative, respectfully directed toward the President of the Bank of Estonia and the Chairman of the session. The style is logical and analytical, presenting two structured points of inquiry that require a fact-based response. Emotional appeals are not utilized; the focus is on the pursuit of data and expert knowledge.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the minister directly to seek clarification ("Honourable Minister!"). It employs logical and detailed questions concerning the interpretation of the bill's provisions, focusing on practical consequences and avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-05-13
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur using honorific titles. The speaker employs a logical and fact-based approach, posing direct questions regarding the legal and banking implications. Emotional appeals are absent; the sole objective is to obtain a specific factual clarification.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative and ironic, employing simple analogies (transport choices) to clarify the selectivity of e-voting. The speaker uses direct counterarguments and concludes with a sharp, sarcastic question directed at opponents about burning their ID cards, which points to a high level of emotional intensity.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and focuses on the presentation of facts, being typical of a commission report. The appeals are purely logical and procedural, emphasizing consensus and the correctness of the procedure. The tone is sincere and explanatory, particularly concerning the justification for amending the date of entry into force.
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2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing both the chair of the session and the presenter with deference. The speech is logical and focuses on procedural clarity, requesting that the presenter hypothetically put forward counter-arguments to ensure the discussion is balanced.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister deferentially. The tone is analytical and constructively critical, presenting a specific problem (the lack of tickets and regional coverage) and requesting the minister's assessment and proposed solutions.
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2024-04-11
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue: "How to Ensure the Future of Veterinary Medicine"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is formal, factual, and concerned, emphasizing the urgency and danger of the topic for the state. Both historical appeals (a reference to a 1926 book) and logical arguments and statistics are utilized. The speaker poses many rhetorical questions to guide the audience toward an in-depth analysis of the problem and an awareness of their responsibility.
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2024-04-02
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, businesslike, and procedural, focusing on the delivery of facts and commission decisions. The discourse is logic-based, avoiding emotional appeals, and emphasizes technical clarity and the argument for saving taxpayer money. The tone is neutral and informative, suitable for the role of a representative of the steering committee.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and questioning, beginning with a direct disagreement with the minister's statements. Logical arguments and data (the size of the deficit) are utilized, while also posing systemic rhetorical questions regarding the priorities of EU policy and funding.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and primarily interrogative, focusing on presenting complex political and technical dilemmas to the minister or the rapporteur. Both technical terminology and the layman's perspective are utilized to underscore the priority of supply security and strategic security. The tone is analytical and expresses concern regarding potential risks (overinvestment, rising gas prices).
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the session chair and the presenter. The discourse is logical and analytical, focusing on verifying facts and confirming strategic arguments, without emotional or polemical appeals.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the esteemed presiding officer and the minister. The speech itself is inquisitive and logical, demanding specific data and the results of the analysis ("what does the analysis say?"). Furthermore, an emotional aspect is introduced (empathetic themes), along with the communication of the opponents' concerns.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is highly formal and analytical, focusing on posing questions and diagnosing problems rather than expressing declarative positions. The speaker favors rational thought over emotional analyses and employs logical arguments (e.g., the positive impact of high employment on uncertainty). The tone is professional, matter-of-fact, and solution-oriented.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, utilizing addresses directed at the Minister and the rapporteur. The tone concerning security matters is anxious and urgent, yet the content is presented as structured questions seeking expert assessment and insight. The appeals are primarily logical, focusing on the analysis of security threats.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker’s style is formal, analytical, and explanatory, focusing on the presentation of legal and regulatory facts to neutralize emotional debate. They employ logical arguments and references to legislation ("there is no legal basis") to justify the inadmissibility of the draft bill. The tone is strictly professional and seeks to direct attention toward the legislative foundation rather than personal preferences.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill Amending the Act on the Restriction of Acquisition of Immovable Property (284 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The style of the address is formal, neutral, and informative, typical of a committee rapporteur's report. The focus is on facts and procedural decisions, repeatedly emphasizing the achievement of consensus. Emotional or rhetorical devices are absent.
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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

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister directly with a question (Honorable Prime Minister!). The speaker uses logical argumentation, relying on official materials and funding tables, to express cautious concern about the potential negative consequences of centralization.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical, factual, and questioning, posing several sharp, background-revealing questions to the presenter. The speaker employs both praise (for the science-based approach) and mild provocation (the threat of a new administrative reform). The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing specific examples (the 60,000 euro incentive, mileage in Central Estonia).
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