By Agendas: Leo Kunnas

Total Agendas: 67

Fully Profiled: 67

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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution (705 OE) of the Riigikogu, "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the initial contribution thereto."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and informative, making it suitable for the rapporteur presenting a draft bill in the Riigikogu. The address is logic-based, relying heavily on specific legal statutes, prior practice, and the detailed minutes of committee meetings. Emotional appeals are avoided; the primary focus is on justifying the procedure and maintaining transparency.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, critical, and concerned, emphasizing that Estonia is making a "foolish mistake" and that the country will be "out of steam" in 4–8 years. He relies heavily on logical and economic arguments, using simple mathematical calculations to demonstrate the detrimental effects of capital outflow. Although the tone is sharp, the presentation is formal and focuses on data and comparisons.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and precise, respectfully addressing the Chair of the session and the Minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation to present facts regarding the results of the committee's work, with the aim of resolving the procedural question raised during the debate. The tone is neutral and focuses on the delivery of facts.
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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 rhetorical style is direct and sharply critical, employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt upon the content and merit of the opponent's presentation. The tone is formal yet aggressive, focusing on logical inconsistencies in the reporting and demanding accountability. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The tone is predominantly factual, demanding, and at times urgent, particularly concerning military training and security requirements. Logical appeals are employed, citing the experiences gained during the current phase of the Russia-Ukraine war as evidence supporting the necessity of political decisions. There is also a procedural protest demanding the substantive consideration of the inquiry.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, presenting a critical question aimed directly at the Minister. The tone is concerned and urgent, emphasizing the security threat stemming from the postponement of deadlines. The appeal is logical, focusing on specific bill deadlines and their practical consequences.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is logical, confident, and pressing, emphasizing practical military necessity and realism over idealism. It makes extensive use of examples drawn from international conflicts and previous operations to support the necessity of the proposed bill. The speech is formal and authoritative, including direct rebuttals (e.g., to the positions held by the International Red Cross) and concluding with a call for consensus support.
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, utilizing forms of address typical of parliamentary procedure ("Esteemed Chair of the Session! Honourable Minister!"). The address is brief, direct, and focuses on requesting specific information, thus being purely logical and fact-based.
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2025-05-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (596 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is confrontational, ironic, and sharp, employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the government's positions. The speaker utilizes strong political contrasts (Ligi vs. Putin) and references a previous statement made by the minister. The tone is formal (addressing the session chair and "Siim"), yet the substance is attacking.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and logical, employing data-driven juxtaposition. The tone is critical and demanding, pitting the minister's positive keywords (innovation, high technology) against specific statistical indicators of decline. The objective is to expose the contradiction between the government's rhetoric and the actual economic outcomes.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly fact-based, explanatory, and neutral. The speaker's objective is to correct inaccuracies that have arisen during the debate, focusing on logical argumentation and the stipulations of the law. The address is brief and concludes with a resolute statement: "That is all. There is no question."
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is analytical, detailed, and explanatory, focusing on both the technical shortcomings of the draft bill and the deeper causes of the problem. The tone is conciliatory towards the colleague, recognizing their good initiative, but is critical and direct concerning the executive branch's inaction. A personal example (a son in military service) is used to illustrate the financial difficulty.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of science (no. 716)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, beginning with polite addresses to the session chairman and the minister. The speaker employs a logical appeal, searching for the "rational sense" behind the policy. The tone is skeptical and conveys a personal difficulty in grasping the current policy.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and concerned, employing a common introductory metaphor ("the glass is half empty or half full") for the introduction. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to underscore the critical nature of the situation and logically warns that the number of immigrants may exceed the country's physical capacity to integrate them.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the minister directly ("Esteemed Presiding Officer! Honorable Minister!"). The tone is serious and emphasizes the political urgency stemming from the security situation, presenting a logical and strategic dilemma between two major policy areas.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is serious and security-focused. The speaker begins by apologizing for their absence from the previous sitting. He employs strong moral and emotional appeals (referencing 'traitor' and 'loyalty'), justifying the necessity of the bill by citing direct security risks. The speech is straightforward, promising to speak less, and he acknowledges his limited expertise in legal matters.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent and comparative, relying on logical arguments and data from neighboring countries (Poland, Lithuania, Latvia). A direct rhetorical question is employed to challenge the current funding policy and highlight Estonia's inability to find solutions. The tone is formal and fact-focused.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously forceful and confrontational, employing strong terms such as "catastrophe." The speaker relies on expert authority to justify their demand for an assessment of the government's performance effectiveness.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, cautionary, and concerned, employing logical appeals based on international historical examples. Strong language is used to describe environmental damage ("a more drastic example," "extremely damaging") to emphasize the inevitability of the consequences.
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2024-12-04
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, analytical, and procedural, characteristic of the bill's presenter, focusing on clarifying the procedure and substance of the draft legislation. The speaker employs logical arguments and theoretical examples (e.g., the Taiwan scenario) to delineate the scope and gravity of the mandate. He/She is detailed in providing responses and strives to answer questions honestly, even when they are hypothetical.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The tone is critical, analytical, and highlights strategic errors, using strongly judgmental language ("the quality of leadership is poor"). The speaker focuses on logical arguments and long-term consequences, citing examples of historical strategic decisions (the relocation of the railway in 1941) and international comparisons (Ukraine's energy system). He/She accuses the government of sending the wrong signal regarding defense spending.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The speech is critical and analytical in tone, heavily relying on logical arguments and detailed supporting evidence. The speaker employs rhetorical questions and specific examples (such as the provision of weapons systems to Ukraine) to illustrate the absurdity of budgetary metrics and the disregard for reality. The style is formal and focuses on the substantive deconstruction of policy.
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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 serious and value-driven, establishing a contrast between the moral viewpoints present in the audience. Both emotional appeals (such as equating abortion with murder) and logical/scientific arguments (like the uniqueness of DNA) are employed to substantiate the speaker's position. The speech is formal, yet it includes a friendly direct address to a colleague ("Dear Varro!").
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the first contribution thereto."

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, businesslike, and procedural, which suits the role of the presenter. The tone is serious and cautionary, emphasizing the gravity and unpredictability of the global situation, but the delivery remains calm. The appeal is primarily logical and fact-based, focusing on legislation, procedural decisions, and examples of operations.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry regarding the provision of international protection to Ukrainian male citizens who are mobilization-eligible.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and insistent, emphasizing logical necessity and strategic assessment. Instead of emotional appeals, fact-based arguments are employed to demonstrate why the war cannot be won using current methods. The tone is critical of the current situation, urging a vigorous short-term effort.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the chairman of the session and the minister. The speech is structured around a logical discussion of historical injustice and the existing gaps in commemoration. Instead of emotional appeals, a measured and politically sensitive question is presented regarding finding a national solution.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical, serious, and cautionary, highlighting the protracted nature of the confrontation with Russia and its subsequent effect on national defense spending. The speaker employs logical appeals, drawing on historical context and specific NATO objectives, to justify the long-term necessity of this fiscal commitment. He uses quotes ("affordable national defense") to characterize previous policy.
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2024-09-24
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Funded Pensions Act and Other Acts (464 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, addressing the Chair of the Session and the Minister directly ("Dear Chair of the Session! Dear Minister!"). A logical and detail-oriented approach is employed, seeking a concrete clarification regarding the substance of the legislative amendments.
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2024-09-18
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (426 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, businesslike, and possesses a moderate sense of urgency, highlighting the importance of the bill and the necessity of finally addressing issues that should have been dealt with years ago. Rhetorical questions are employed to draw attention to the state's previous inaction ("Couldn't we have figured this out ourselves somehow?"). The overall tone remains optimistic regarding the future, with a promise to continue working through the technical details.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

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

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, aimed at ascertaining specific details and plans following the presentation by the Minister of the Interior. The tone is strictly businesslike, focusing on logical, procedural questions (timeline, structure, reporting lines), and lacks emotional or narrative elements.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is formal, critical, and strongly logical, relying on statistical data and procedural comparisons. The speaker expresses their viewpoint intensely ("very critical") and concludes with a direct question to the minister aimed at finding solutions.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The style is formal and interrogative, utilizing formal modes of address ("Honorable Chair of the Session! Esteemed Prime Ministerial Candidate!"). The rhetoric is purely logical and data-driven, demanding extremely high precision from the prime ministerial candidate (e.g., accuracy to the nearest 100 million, and 0.1% accuracy relative to GDP).
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2024-06-10
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the Defense Forces' wartime engineer capabilities, informed by the experiences of the current stage of the Russia-Ukraine War (No. 607)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and to the point, focusing on logical arguments and facts related to the geopolitical situation and lessons learned from military history. Direct questions are posed to the Prime Minister, and the tone is demanding, emphasizing the need for quick decisions in national defense. The speaker uses a positive remark regarding a previous successful inquiry to highlight the constructive nature of their actions.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, extremely concise, and businesslike, particularly the second address. The tone is measured and pragmatic, emphasizing the necessity of consensus within the commission and avoiding emotional or confrontational standpoints. The speaker uses direct and procedural expressions.
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2024-06-04
First reading of the Draft Resolution (331 OE) of the Riigikogu titled: "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Obligate All Reservists to Permanently Keep Firearms at Home Along with a Considerable Quantity of Ammunition, and to Provide Reservists with Financial Assistance for This Purpose If Necessary"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical, detailed, and substantive, focusing on logical arguments and the practical prerequisites necessary for implementing the system. The tone is serious and emphasizes the exacerbation of the security situation, yet remains realistic, noting that members of the Riigikogu are not sufficiently concerned about the escalation of the situation to support the draft bill.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is direct, pragmatic, and questioning, presenting a specific political proposal to a colleague ("Dear Varro!"). The tone is formal (addressing the chair of the session) and logical, focusing on the feasibility and reasonableness of the solution, rather than emotional appeals.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, posing a question to the minister. A logical comparison is drawn with neighboring countries, along with a concrete yet critical metaphor ("0:4") used to underscore the seriousness of the situation. The tone is concerned and demands immediate action.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the need for prenatal protection of the right to life of children (No. 554)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and cautionary, employing strong historical parallels and emotionally charged terminology (e.g., "wanton mass murder"). The speaker appeals to morality and history, expressing astonishment and disappointment regarding the opposing side's understanding. The tone is formal, yet the content is extremely polemical.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and polite, beginning with thanking the presenter and respectfully addressing the chair of the session. A specific, albeit extreme and profitability-focused, hypothetical example (the production of explosives) is employed to raise a practical and logical question concerning the operating guidelines.
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2024-05-09
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Security Institutions Act (330 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is serious, analytical, and pressing, underscoring logical connections and the inevitability of the threat. The speaker uses concrete examples and hypothetical scenarios (armed internal conflict) to support the arguments and emphasize the necessity of the draft legislation. The tone is formal and focuses on facts and improving the system's efficiency, rather than emotions.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style of the address is formal and polite, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Presiding Officer!" and "Dear Minister!". The tone is neutral and focuses on requesting direct information, being logical rather than emotional.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and constructive, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur. Logical arguments are employed, and procedural questions are raised to gain clarity regarding the process of text improvement and to explore opportunities for positive contribution toward achieving the desired outcome.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, combative, and deeply personal, expressing distrust toward the system. The speaker employs strong historical and geopolitical analogies (Russia, Stalin, KGB Captain Ilyashevich) to underscore the gravity of the situation and the dishonesty of the opposing party's actions. He presents logical arguments (a list of specific proposed amendments) and uses rhetorical questions to challenge the uniqueness of Estonia's e-elections.
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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, analytical, and concerned, focusing on the logical appeal regarding the validity of the strategic document. The tone is insistent, as the speaker directly questions whether the strategy should be reconsidered. Instead of emotional appeals, the focus is on the factual situation and the document's inconsistency with reality.
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2024-04-16
Third reading of the Draft Act amending the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts an analytical and serious tone, highlighting the inherent danger and instability of the current financial system. He primarily relies on logical arguments and data, steering clear of emotional appeals, save for stressing the urgency of the situation. He draws a comparison to military security to underscore the critical need for preparedness against a financial crisis.
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2024-04-10
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Defence League Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (Bill 335 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The discourse is formal, professional, and oriented toward cooperation, featuring extensive expressions of gratitude to various stakeholders. The style is logical and evidence-based, focusing on the successful outcome of the legislative process and the stable development of the Defence League (Kaitseliit). The tone is confident and persuasive, urging support for the draft legislation while affirming the thoroughness of the work completed and the achievement of the best possible result.
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2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, forceful, and conveys a slight sense of surprise, particularly when questioning the reasons for the opposing side's hesitation. The appeal is primarily directed at logic and common sense, stressing that these are "relatively clear matters." The speaker employs rhetorical questions and urges listeners to avoid stalling and wavering.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (274 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare and Restore a Militarized Border Guard as a Separate Agency"

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, structured, and critical, focusing on logical arguments and conceptual deficiencies within state governance. The tone is serious, emphasizing the urgency of the situation by referencing international crises (Ukraine, Hamas) as evidence of the erroneous nature of previous decisions. The speaker employs a structured presentation, addressing three key aspects: history, the comparison of structures, and proposed solutions.
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2024-04-02
Interpellation concerning the abuse of power by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) in connection with the unlawful suppression of freedom of speech and expression (No. 620)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, addressing the session chairman and the minister. The speech is structured around questions that demand a concrete solution and action ("What is to be done?", "Who should deal with this?"). The appeal is logical, relying on historical facts concerning Smuul's activities.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and concerned, reflecting the gravity of the security threats. A logical appeal is employed, presenting statistics and the security agency's concerns in order to solicit the minister's position. The tone is neutral and fact-based, relying on official information.
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2024-03-13
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The tone is extremely expert, logical, and urgent, emphasizing the need to correct past mistakes and take swift action. It makes extensive use of historical examples and statistical data (e.g., wartime defense force sizes, the attrition rates of professional military personnel) to support its arguments. It criticizes previous decisions (such as "affordable" national defense) and stresses that there is no time for delay given the current security environment.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and logic-based, focusing on calculations and the verification of facts. The speaker presents hypothetical calculations and requests their confirmation from a colleague, using an interrogative and rational tone. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on numerical argumentation.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and direct, respectfully addressing the session chair and the minister. Logical argumentation is employed, based on highlighting the practical deficiencies of the draft bill, with the speaker presenting their viewpoint in the form of a question.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (264 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The speech is extremely short, formal, and straightforward, confining itself only to stating the purpose of the draft bill. The tone is neutral and businesslike, concluding with the laconic summary: "That is all."
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (182 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is extremely brief, formal, and direct, confining itself merely to stating the purpose of the draft bill. The discourse is informative and neutral, lacking any emotional or logical arguments.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (124 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical, formal, and procedural, focusing on logical arguments and clarity regarding the division of responsibilities. The tone is direct and solution-oriented, addressing colleagues by name ("Dear Arvo," "Dear Anti"). Rhetorical exaggeration (overstatement/hyperbole) is employed to emphasize that the minister and the chancellor themselves will not be creating the reserve, stressing the importance of the precise allocation of functions.
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2024-01-24
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Bill 186 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely formal and matter-of-fact, utilizing polite salutations ("Esteemed Presiding Officer! Dear colleagues!"). The address is very brief and concise, focusing solely on the factual presentation of the bill's substance, devoid of emotional or persuasive elements.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (129 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaking style is extremely brief, formal, and to the point, confined solely to announcing the content of the draft proposal. The tone is neutral and procedural, concluding with the laconic phrase, "That is all," which underscores the message's conciseness.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (254 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of speech is extremely brief, direct, and formal, beginning with an address to the presiding officer and colleagues. Emotional or logical arguments are absent, with the speaker only emphasizing the purpose of the draft bill and avoiding going into detail.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Income Tax Act (200 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely brief and businesslike, limiting itself only to a cursory mention of the draft's content. A formal address is used ("Honored Chair of the Session! Dear colleagues!"), but there is a complete absence of detailed argumentation or emotional appeal.
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2024-01-17
Draft Act Amending the Income Tax Act (195 SE), First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal and minimalist, beginning with an address to the Chair and colleagues. The speech is strictly limited to a factual description of the draft's content, remaining short and direct ("That is all"). There are no emotional appeals or complex arguments.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (178 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely concise, formal, and fact-based. The speaker employs a neutral and procedural tone, confining themselves solely to the numerical presentation of the draft's core content without any emotional or logical appeals.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the capability to ensure internal security in the new situation where uncontrolled immigration has made the people of Estonia worried about their property and their lives (No. 536)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is analytical and question-focused, beginning with a polite address ("Honored Chairman of the Session! Dear Lauri!"). Logical arguments and personal assessments regarding the figures are used to highlight the scope and complexity of the issue. The overall tone is concerned, yet formal, and focuses on clarifying the data.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the wartime indirect fire capability of the Defense Forces (No. 72)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is expert, urgent, and advisory, emphasizing logical arguments and military necessities. Although the address is a formal inquiry, the speaker offers direct military advice to the Prime Minister, stressing the immediate need for decisions to be made to avoid a dangerous situation. The tone is critical regarding the speed of decision-making, yet constructive in offering solutions.
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2024-01-10
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 132 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely concise, formal, and fact-based, starting with the standard address ("Esteemed Chairman of the Session! Dear colleagues!"). The speaker adopts a neutral tone, emphasizing the simplicity and limited scope of the draft bill's content with the phrase "That is all."
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (108 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and concise, centered on logical arguments and economic forecasts. The speaker aims to save the audience time by avoiding the repetition of details, which points to efficiency. The tone is skeptical regarding the effectiveness of the government’s tax policy, but the delivery remains neutral and courteous.
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2024-01-09
First Reading of the Draft Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (327 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal and direct, employing a logical appeal to highlight procedural deficiencies. The tone is neutral, but the question is pointed and focuses on a specific institutional irregularity. Simple and clear language is used ("a very simple question").
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