By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Kruuse
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style is formal, analytical, and questioning, focusing on demanding rational explanations from the presenter. The speaker expresses concern about the dominance of emotional analysis and social media headlines over rational thinking. The tone is moderately optimistic regarding high employment rates, but worried about the speed of pulling the economy out of the mire.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The style is formal and analytical, at times employing an urgent tone when discussing security issues. The speaker utilizes rhetorical techniques, such as quoting well-known maxims ("if you want to live in peace, prepare for war"), and poses questions that are pre-framed by a critical assessment (e.g., the dangerous tendencies inherent in Orbán's stance).
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The style is formal, explanatory, and procedural, focusing on logical arguments and the legal foundation. The speaker attempts to de-escalate the emotional discussion, stressing that personal preferences ("whether we find this palatable or agreeable") are irrelevant from a legislative perspective. He addresses and refutes the opposing party's claims, utilizing fact-based language.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The manner of address is formal, neutral, and procedural, characteristic of a committee rapporteur. Emphasis is placed on logical reporting, noting the substance of the discussion ("substantive") and the consensus nature of the decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are not utilized, with the focus remaining solely on the communication of facts and decisions.