By Months: Urmas Kruuse

Total Months: 18

Fully Profiled: 18

All Categories Political Position Topic Expertise Rhetorical Style Activity Patterns Opposition Stance Collaboration Style Regional Focus Economic Views Social Issues Legislative Focus
10.2025

3 Speeches

The speaker is seeking cooperation with the Minister, requesting that he publicly reiterate and confirm the positive momentum of the government's fiscal policy. This indicates a desire to jointly and clearly manage public communication regarding the budget.
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09.2025

9 Speeches

The style of cooperation is inquisitive and solution-oriented, seeking recommendations and clarifications from those presenting reports regarding both education and the initiation of criminal proceedings. He/She stresses the necessity of enhancing cooperation within the Estonian domestic economy, particularly between grain and livestock producers, in order to mitigate potential risks.
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06.2025

5 Speeches

The speaker emphasizes a consensus-based approach in legislative work, noting that all decisions in the Rural Affairs Committee were adopted by consensus. He/She collaborated with the Ministry of Education and Research to prepare an amendment proposal for extending the deadlines of the Preschool Education Act.
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05.2025

14 Speeches

The speaker stressed the importance of cooperation, noting that the bill's amendment was drafted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. He/She highlighted the consensual decisions and positive atmosphere achieved within the Rural Affairs Committee, demonstrating an openness to acknowledging and correcting errors.
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04.2025

2 Speeches

The collaborative style is pragmatic; the speaker recognizes the minister’s achievements (the increase in royalties) and expresses hope for continued progress. They are prepared to engage constructively, asking follow-up questions and seeking assurance regarding the sensibility of the political decisions.
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03.2025

1 Speeches

The speaker is seeking cooperation with the government, posing questions to the Prime Minister regarding the state's measures for assisting entrepreneurs. The appointment of the Minister of Industry is acknowledged as a sign of significant focus, indicating a readiness to support the government's appropriate steps.
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02.2025

12 Speeches

The speaker is acting constructively at the committee level, presenting the draft legislation for the second reading on behalf of the Rural Affairs Committee. He/She expresses moderate trust in and support for the minister's ambition to improve the Local Government Organization Act, noting a readiness to cooperate in refining the legislation.
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01.2025

12 Speeches

The cooperation style is consensus-based and inclusive, emphasizing that procedural decisions within the commission were made by consensus and that regulations are developed in cooperation with the sector and businesses. Cooperation with the draft submitter regarding editorial amendments is also noted. It is emphasized that the amendments to the law were made taking into account the proposals put forward by businesses.
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12.2024

2 Speeches

The collaborative approach is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing the Rural Affairs Committee's joint decisions on procedural matters. The speaker cooperates with stakeholders, citing the Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce's positive assessment of social conditionality. He/She responds to colleagues' remarks to gain support for advancing the draft legislation.
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11.2024

7 Speeches

The speaker emphasized strong cooperation at the committee level, stating as the rapporteur of the Rural Affairs Committee that all procedural decisions (including moving the draft bill to the final vote) were made by consensus. This demonstrates a willingness for constructive and consensus-based work in the legislative process.
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10.2024

7 Speeches

The speaker emphasizes the need for consensus in committee work, noting that the decisions of the Rural Affairs Committee (regarding the heritage varieties bill) were unanimous. He acts as the representative of the leading committee, which signals a readiness for cooperation and adherence to procedures. In the economic debate, he calls for a broader discussion but remains uncompromising regarding the specific piece of draft legislation.
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09.2024

9 Speeches

The speaker describes cooperation within the legislative process, referencing the committee's procedural decisions and the designation of a representative. He/She emphasizes communication with various stakeholders, such as businesses and officials, and refers to former colleagues (the association of cities and municipalities) regarding local funding. Direct cross-party cooperation is not mentioned in the speeches.
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06.2024

2 Speeches

The style of cooperation is formal and information-gathering, involving respectfully addressing experts (the President of the Bank of Estonia, the rapporteur) during the Riigikogu session. Information regarding the search for cooperation or compromises with other politicians is absent.
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05.2024

6 Speeches

The speaker strongly emphasizes consensus and cooperation, noting that all procedural decisions within the committee were reached by consensus. Furthermore, he/she refers positively to the cooperation between the ministry and the steering committee during the refinement of the draft legislation.
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04.2024

13 Speeches

The speaker is consensus-driven and cooperation-oriented, noting that the procedural decisions of the Rural Affairs Committee were made unanimously. He/She emphasizes the need for cooperation among parliament, the government, social partners, and businesses to ensure the sustainability of the sector.
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03.2024

6 Speeches

Insufficient data. The submitted statements are directed at ministers or rapporteurs for the purpose of asking questions, and there are no references to cooperation between colleagues, coalitions, or political parties.
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02.2024

13 Speeches

During the committee's proceedings, the speaker emphasizes consensus in adopting decisions, repeatedly referencing the unanimity achieved within the Rural Affairs Committee. He/She adheres strictly to procedure, offering colleagues the opportunity to submit proposals in writing if those proposals are not clearly defined orally. The cooperation is structured and rule-based.
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01.2024

5 Speeches

The speaker stresses the necessity of inter-municipal cooperation when optimizing education and services. At the same time, this willingness to cooperate is conditional, implying that if the local governments fail to cooperate independently, a new administrative reform should be implemented.
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