By Months: Urmas Kruuse
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
3 Speeches
The style is formal and analytical, presented as a question directed to the presiding officer and the minister. The speaker concentrates on logical explanations and data, asking the minister to reiterate the complex fiscal dynamics in order to enhance public comprehension. The tone expresses concern regarding the dissemination of public misinformation.
09.2025
9 Speeches
The style is formal and polite, often addressing the rapporteur for questions and clarifications ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman of the Session! Honorable Rapporteur!"). The tone is analytical and solution-oriented, but becomes pressing regarding strategic choices (agriculture) and critical concerning failed communication (the drone incident). He uses logical arguments, such as comparing the situation of Estonian public transport to that in Helsinki.
06.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker's style is predominantly formal, analytical, and interrogative, often addressing ministers or presenters. They use appeals to logic, relying on economic comparisons and strategic arguments (e.g., the strategic necessity of Rail Baltic). Criticism is directed at political forces (opponents of Rail Baltic) and outdated systems (the residence register), not individuals.
05.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker employs a formal and detailed style, concentrating on facts and explaining the procedure, especially in justifying the background and necessity of legislative amendments. The tone is generally constructive and consensus-based, but it shifts to critical when discussing political mistakes (the pension pillar) or issues within the justice system (public condemnation). The speaker utilizes logical arguments to justify the need for swift action.
04.2025
2 Speeches
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the ministers with direct questions during a parliamentary session. The tone is predominantly businesslike and inquisitive, though there is also a touch of sarcasm, specifically when referring to the prison as an "educational institution." The emphasis is placed on logical argumentation and the recognition of political risks.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The style is formal and question-oriented, addressing the presiding officer and the Prime Minister with respect. The tone is analytical and concerned, but it also contains optimism regarding the economic recovery and the state's focus. Logical argumentation is employed to underscore the necessity of cooperation between businesses and the government.
02.2025
12 Speeches
The speaker's style is formal and analytical, often employing critical and strategic questions to draw attention to problems or challenge the presenter's views (for instance, regarding the comparison between banks and casinos). The tone concerning security issues is worried and urgent, emphasizing the need for faster action. He prefers logical arguments and refers to specific examples (e.g., Duplantis, the Norwegian hurdler).
01.2025
12 Speeches
The style is highly formal and procedural, focusing on explaining legislative decisions and procedural steps in the Riigikogu hall. When answering questions, the tone is explanatory and occasionally defensive, especially when the topic concerns bureaucracy or sanctions. Logical arguments and references to laws are employed, and it is emphasized that the laws are designed for the protection of entrepreneurs.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The style is formal and procedural, particularly when communicating Commission decisions, but becomes persuasive and reassuring when defending the policy. The speaker employs logical arguments and references to institutions to allay fears regarding the sanctioning of businesses. He emphasizes consensus and the unique characteristics of the Estonian cultural context to support his viewpoint.
11.2024
7 Speeches
The style is generally formal and question-oriented, addressing the respected Chairman of the Session and the honorable presenter. When social issues are the topic, the tone becomes considerably more defensive and critical, expressing strong indignation regarding the rhetoric that labels women as murderers. He/She uses logical arguments and comparisons (e.g., state legal aid for thieves) to challenge the opposing side's logic.
10.2024
7 Speeches
The speaking style is predominantly formal, analytical, and data-driven, especially in economic debates. The tone is critical and at times sharp, particularly concerning the bank tax bill, which is labeled "embarrassingly disproportionate" and which they wish to see thrown into the "dustbin of history." Logical arguments and strong metaphors are employed, for example, describing banking as "donorism" in the financing of entrepreneurship.
09.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker's style is formal, analytical, and often questioning, focusing on fact verification and the details of policy implementation (e.g., demanding the exact structure of Tartu kindergarten fees). The tone is critical regarding government inaction or inefficiency (e.g., the quality of school lunches, the slow pace of procurement reform), but remains moderate and policy-driven. He/She frequently makes specific observations or draws attention to particular systems.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The rhetorical style is formal and parliamentary, respectfully addressing the speakers with phrases such as "esteemed Chairman" or "honorable presenter." The tone is inquisitive and challenging, focusing on logical arguments and demanding expert assessments of complex financial phenomena. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on facts and research.
05.2024
6 Speeches
The style is formal and respectful in addresses (Speaker of the Riigikogu, minister), but it becomes sharp and rhetorical in the e-voting debate. He uses logical arguments and analogies (bicycle/public transport), concluding with a provocative and personal question directed at opponents regarding burning their ID cards.
04.2024
13 Speeches
The style is formal, analytical, and, concerning certain topics (such as the shortage of veterinarians), conveys an anxious urgency, labeling the situation a "dangerous tendency." It employs both logical arguments, drawing on data and research (e.g., the high stress levels among veterinarians), and historical references (a 1926 book, the EMU anniversary) to underscore the significance of the issues.
03.2024
6 Speeches
The tone is formal and inquisitive, focusing on logical and analytical arguments, seeking the research and data underpinning the policy ("What does the analysis say?"). The speaker employs rhetorical questions to highlight contradictions (e.g., the climate aspect versus strategic security). The style is rather deliberative and cautious, expressing concern regarding potential overinvestment or policy inefficiency.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker maintains a formal, professional, and analytical style, often adopting the persona of a committee chairman explaining procedural or legal facts. He relies heavily on logical argumentation, citing specific laws, regulations, and consensus-based decisions, and deliberately avoids emotional appeals. He voices concern that rational thought is losing ground to emotional analysis and sensationalized social media headlines.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The rhetorical style is analytical, businesslike, and occasionally provocative, especially when referencing the possibility of implementing a new administrative reform. The speaker uses logical appeals and poses direct questions aimed at system efficiency and accelerating reforms. The overall tone is urgent, emphasizing that these things are entirely achievable.