By Agendas: Helmen Kütt

Total Agendas: 84

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (732 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is analytical, detailed, and concerned, focusing on legal and social issues. Both logical arguments (references to the constitution, the principle of legality, and previous case law) and illustrative examples (funeral expenses, the peace of mind fund) are utilized to emphasize the negative consequences of the low threshold. The speaker is formal and addresses both the presiding officer and the minister respectfully.
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2025-10-15
Cultural Workers' Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously sharp and critical, emphasizing inequality with strong expressions ("the blatant material devaluation of cultural sphere workers"). In their argumentation, the speaker relies extensively on statistical data and comparisons (nurses vs. minister vs. cultural workers). Finally, a rhetorical question is used, which points to a political crisis (the resignation of the Lithuanian minister).
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is polite, formal, and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister. The speaker employs a balanced approach, linking personal observation (the decline in bird numbers) with specific procedural matters. The tone is information-seeking and requests clarification, rather than being confrontational.
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2025-10-13
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and courteous, beginning with the salutations "Honored Presiding Officer" and "Esteemed Minister." Substantively, the tone is critical and skeptical, employing logical argumentation to call the Minister's competence into question, referencing a specific failure and its consequences.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, opening with a challenge to the presenter’s claims ("That is simply not true"). The speaker employs logical argumentation and specific numerical examples to underscore the policy's deficiencies and inherent unfairness. The tone remains formal, yet delivers sharp substantive criticism.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is polite and respectful (repeatedly using "Thank you very much, esteemed Chairman/Rapporteur"), yet simultaneously sharp and questioning. The speaker primarily employs rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the government's inclusion processes and its level of trust in businesses. The focus is on logical and procedural argumentation, underscoring the utility of a wide-ranging debate.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is pragmatic, concerned, and question-oriented, focusing on logical and data-driven arguments (waiting lists, salary figures). The speaker employs polite expressions ("Honorable Minister!"), but delivers the criticism sharply, demanding a concrete plan of action ("what is the next step in that direction?").
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2025-10-08
Special Social Care

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The tone is urgent and confrontational, posing direct questions to the Prime Minister and challenging the government's interpretation of the figures. It employs both emotional appeal (the workers' protest, the burden on informal caregivers) and logical argumentation, relying on official audit data. It stresses that the concern is so significant that workers have taken to the streets for the first time.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and analytical, combining acknowledgment (it’s good that we got at least something) and criticism (it’s late and insufficient). The speaker poses questions and asks the minister to respond, maintaining a polite tone ("honored presiding officer," "esteemed Finance Minister"). Logical appeals are employed, referencing, for example, the timing of heating expenses.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and respectful ("esteemed chairman," "respected minister"), but at the same time, the speaker expresses clear concern and a warning ("I listened to this with concern"). He uses logical arguments, referencing previous cuts (extracurricular education), and poses a rhetorical question about the possible future reduction of support.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and sarcastic, particularly when criticizing the minister's "happy face" and cavalier attitude. Rhetorical questions are employed, and an anecdote is referenced to underscore the anticipated negative consequences. The tone is concerned and cautionary, focusing on the logical argument regarding future costs.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 677 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and slightly ironic, expressing surprise and criticism regarding the inefficiency of the proceedings ("a little funny"). The appeal is logical, focusing on criticizing procedural errors and unreasonable solutions.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and empathetic, focusing on logical arguments supported by precise financial data and quotes (an appeal by the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People). Rhetorical questions are directed at the minister, and emotional emphasis is used, describing minimal benefit increases (e.g., 91 cents) as insulting. The overall tone is serious and demanding, stressing the need for corrective action.
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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 rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and concerned, utilizing emotionally charged words like "catastrophe" and "mass slaughter" to emphasize the gravity of the situation. The speaker poses direct, accusatory questions to the minister, demanding an explanation of what could have been done differently, and adds a social plea regarding the mental health of the workers.
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2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and pressing, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the crisis that has led service providers to consider terminating their operations. The speaker uses a balanced mix of emotional (suffering, worry about the future) and logical appeals, extensively quoting the press release to provide evidence of the situation. The tone is concerned and demanding, calling on colleagues to act swiftly.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is polite and questioning, beginning by thanking the Minister for the answers and explanations. The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on procedural injustice and appealing to values such as honesty and justice. The tone is concerned, emphasizing that acting behind people's backs creates insecurity and doubt.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, posing questions directly to the Prime Minister. The tone is skeptical and cautious, demanding a logical risk analysis, as there is disbelief that the situation could be "100% only positive." A logical appeal is used, contrasting the positive aspects (jobs, money) with potential negative risks.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister directly ("Mr. Prime Minister!"). The tone is interrogative and procedural, focusing on the logical argument regarding the necessity of a broad-based discussion. A rhetorical question is used to draw attention to the narrow decision-making format chosen by the government.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The style is formal, courteous, and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the President of the Bank of Estonia with due deference. The speaker employs an analytical approach, raising a political question regarding taxation, while simultaneously acknowledging its unsuitability for the Bank President.
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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 style is polite and respectful, utilizing honorific forms of address and expressing gratitude towards the Chancellor of Justice for his "kind and friendly disposition." The speaker employs a balanced approach, acknowledging the good work of the majority of employees while simultaneously insisting that problems (the occasional fly in the ointment) be highlighted. The emphasis is placed on logical inquiry and the collection of facts.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker’s style is formal and respectful, using forms of address such as "Esteemed Chair" and "Respected Minister of Social Affairs." The tone is persistent and demanding, as the speaker repeatedly poses their question regarding budget priorities in the social sector, demonstrating tenacity in seeking a response. The appeal is primarily logical, focusing on matters of policy and budget planning.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The tone is anxious and urgent ("I fear with dread"), stressing the danger that services will disappear. The rhetoric is aimed at demanding concrete actions, posing direct and structured questions to the minister concerning the budget negotiation strategy ("one-two-three steps"). The style is formal and centers on logical political pressure.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is concerned and direct, utilizing both logical arguments (waiting lists, funding) and emotional appeal, referencing people's suffering and their forced departure to another country. The speaker emphasizes the ethical dilemma that solutions should not harm anyone, while simultaneously maintaining a formal address (esteemed presiding officer, respected minister).
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is urgent and concerned, emphasizing the depth of the social crisis and human suffering. Both logical arguments are employed (statistics regarding the length of queues, legal obligations) as well as emotional appeals (references to the demonstration and wage poverty). The tone is formal, but the content is sharp and critical of the government's actions.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, provocative, and accusatory, often employing rhetorical questions to emphasize the minister's inaction. Although the speaker acknowledges the unpleasantness of submitting a motion of no confidence, they criticize the minister's initial aggressive tone and belated empathy. The appeals are a mixture of procedural criticism and an emotional demand regarding communication with the victims' loved ones.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is accusatory and combative, directed especially at the minister, who is accused of demeaning and ridiculing opponents. The speech employs both direct, fact-based questions demanding a yes/no response, and emotional appeals ("It is very sad to hear"). The speaker passionately defends the right of professional associations to voice their opinion.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is insistent and serious, emphasizing the critical situation caused by inflation and the need for immediate action. Emotional appeals (the poverty trap, those in need) are balanced by strong logical and data-driven arguments, presenting specific calculations and cost forecasts. The speaker maintains a formal tone while simultaneously demanding transparency regarding the votes taken in the committee.
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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 style is formal and respectful, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the court staff. At the same time, the question presented is emotionally charged, focusing on the offense to people's sense of justice and the resulting reputational damage. The speaker balances the acknowledgement with systemic criticism, posing the question in order to find solutions.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and forceful, emphasizing the need for immediate action because the situation is "extremely urgent" and "cannot wait." A balanced approach is employed, combining emotional appeals (the poverty trap, families in distress) with concrete data and statistical examples (budgetary expenditure, the size of the family allowance). The speaker maintains a formal tone, addressing the Presiding Officer and the Prime Minister with respect.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style of the speech is positive, hopeful, and consensus-building, emphasizing the moral correctness and necessity of the draft bill. An emotional appeal is used, linking the topic to Children's Day, and hope is expressed for its swift passage. The speaker poses a question to the rapporteur to confirm the expectation of cross-party support.
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2025-06-04
2025 supplementary budget

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, emphasizing the "crying need" of addressing social problems. The speaker employs both logical arguments (inflation and past precedents) and cautionary appeals (the poverty trap and security risks), while simultaneously and directly disagreeing with the Prime Minister: "Allow me to be of a different mind."
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The speaker’s style is formal, serious, and demanding, emphasizing the shocking nature of the Pihlakodu case and its impact on the system’s trustworthiness. The rhetoric balances emotional appeals (safety, dignity, the concerns of loved ones) with detailed policy analysis, particularly regarding the wording of the coalition agreement and draft legislation. The speaker presents themselves as a persistent questioner who expects answers and clarifications.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, presenting the minister with clear questions regarding the progress of the restructuring and the fate of the jobs. The tone is businesslike and demanding of information, focusing on logical and fact-based reporting on the advancement of the reform.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Minister courteously. The rhetoric is inquisitive and critically analytical, questioning the adequacy of the current standard. A logical juxtaposition is drawn between low qualification requirements and high responsibility.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, emphasizing unjustified incidents and a lack of accountability. An emotional appeal is employed, highlighting the negative impact of the case on loved ones and the entire social system. The speaker utilizes pointed questions and irony to criticize the search for excuses and the swift action taken only after media intervention.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is polite and respectful, beginning with recognition of the minister's expertise in the field ("quite likable"). The address is analytical, focusing on a specific budgetary matter, utilizing logical arguments and pointing to a shared concern. Defensive rhetoric is also employed to shield the former official (Maret Maripuu) from accusations.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and serious, emphasizing the urgency of addressing critical social issues and the government's accountability. It employs both logical arguments (citing the necessity of SKAIS funding and the prior knowledge of previous ministers) and emotional appeals (the burden of worry placed on parents, and cuts affecting vulnerable groups). It thanks journalists for their role in highlighting problems within the social sector.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Minister of Finance directly. The tone is concerned, contrasting the government's claims about the country's economic resilience with the real danger that many people will no longer be able to make ends meet due to tax increases. A logical appeal is employed, posing a question regarding alternative financing methods.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister directly ("Honored Presiding Officer," "Respected Minister"). It is a direct and logical question that focuses on the details of policy implementation, devoid of emotional or narrative elements.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is interrogative and critical, ironically highlighting the contradiction between the government's much-touted "long plan" and the reality of short-sighted decisions. The speaker employs logical argumentation to stress the necessity of sustainability, formally addressing the presiding officer and the minister.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, employing the forms of address "Esteemed Presiding Officer" and "Respected Minister." The tone is investigative, demanding factual information regarding accountability and financial costs, while posing simple and clear questions.
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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 urgent and critical, directly posing a question to the minister regarding the sensible allocation of resources ("Wouldn't it be sensible..."). Logical argumentation and a rhetorical question are employed to emphasize social responsibility toward one's people and to prevent their abandonment. The tone is formal and focuses on a political solution.
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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 respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of gratitude, but concluding with a direct and demanding question addressed to the minister. Logical argumentation is employed, drawing upon specific events and international comparisons (such as the participation of the President of the Republic of Finland) to underscore the significance of the issue.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister with deference. The style is interrogative and fact-based, focusing on verifying the accuracy of information published in the press. Emotional appeals or narratives are absent, favoring a direct and businesslike approach.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and detailed, particularly in the presentation of the commission's work summaries, which meticulously list the dates, participants, and decisions of the meetings. In the political commentary, the tone shifts to critical and concerned, emphasizing the shortcomings in service availability and the risk of budget cuts affecting the most vulnerable. The speaker offers recognition and thanks (e.g., "great praise to the commission staff") and highlights the procedural success achieved.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, corrective, and strictly factual. The speech's objective is purely informative and logical, concentrating on the precise clarification of facts for both the official transcript and the general public. The tone remains neutral yet resolute, deliberately avoiding emotional or personal appeals.
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2025-05-07
People's livelihood

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, concerned, and urgent, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem ("this is a concern"). Both logical arguments (failure statistics, 800,000 affected people) and emotional appeals (people are unnecessarily worried) are utilized. The address is presented as a direct question, demanding a specific budgetary commitment from the prime minister.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister ("Thank you very much, esteemed Presiding Officer! Honored Minister!"). The rhetoric is direct and logical, focusing on identifying specific obstacles and plans for overcoming them.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and question-oriented, beginning with praise for the minister regarding their regional activities. The speaker employs a logical approach, posing specific questions about government planning and resource allocation. The tone is analytical and demands clarification.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, concerned, and critical, emphasizing the state's failure and the insecurity faced by the elderly. The speaker employs both logical arguments (referencing laws, dates, and specific monetary amounts) and emotional appeal, describing the hardship of pensioners who had to wait a week for their well-deserved pensions. The style is formal and detailed, relying on data obtained from the media and previous information sessions.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker employs an analytical and detailed style, relying heavily on figures and audits, but also includes emotional and value-based appeals regarding the necessity of supporting the elderly. The tone is generally constructive, though critical of those who deem the reform a failure, calling for cross-party cooperation. Figurative language is employed, noting that old age, poverty, and the informal caregiver predominantly bear a woman's face.
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2025-04-23
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is formal, persistent, and demanding, particularly when seeking answers from the Prime Minister regarding negotiations in the social and healthcare sectors. The speaker employs logical appeals, highlighting concerns and demanding transparency ("lift the veil a little bit"), while simultaneously avoiding excessive emotionality. The questions are aimed at verifying the fulfillment of specific promises and agreements.
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2025-04-22
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, other laws (613 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and inquisitive, addressing the presiding officer and the minister courteously. The tone is analytical and focuses purely on clarifying the details, raising a series of practical questions concerning the implementation of the draft legislation and its technical feasibility.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, polite, and analytical, beginning with thanking the minister and the presiding officer for the materials and the overview. The speaker presents their concerns logically and policy-centrically, using moderate intensity. They acknowledge that the situation is improving ("it is being continuously improved"), but firmly emphasize the unresolved problems.
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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 respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister courteously, yet the content is directly critical. The speaker employs a strong appeal to the public, positioning themselves as the voice conveying the concerns of the people of Estonia, the listeners, and the viewers.
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2025-03-26
Sense of security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is formal yet pressing and critical, posing direct questions to the prime minister regarding accountability for both economic policy and the performance of the ministers. The speaker relies on logical arguments and concrete data (inflation rates, the threat of the 10-hour contract) to underscore the erosion of the sense of social security.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite and formal, employing the forms of address "Esteemed Presiding Officer" and "Respected Rapporteur." Criticism concerning political priorities is framed as questions focusing on the purposeful and logical utilization of resources.
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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 respectful, appreciative, and optimistic, addressing the minister with a strong expression of gratitude ("a big thank you to you for this appeal"). The argumentation is logical and based on conviction, emphasizing that wider accessibility brings greater benefit to society.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and concerned, balancing logical demands (the request for analysis and studies) with emotional appeals (the fears of parents and school boards). The speaker employs citation (a ministry notice) and structured questioning, emphasizing that the opposition stems from genuine concern, not malice or defiance.
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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 style is formal and respectful, beginning with thanks (to the Presiding Officer and the Prime Minister) for the report. The tone expresses concern regarding the demographic crisis, but is constructive and logical when presenting the proposal, focusing on the question of state governance and responsibility.
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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 polite and formal, utilizing the addresses "Esteemed Presiding Officer" and "Honorable Speaker." The tone is constructive and well-reasoned, putting forward a proposal to change the title in order to emphasize the objective of public health. The style is rather logical and purposeful, highlighting a healthy and strong nation as the ultimate aim.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and critical, yet respectful (when addressing the presiding officer and the minister). The speaker focuses on logical arguments, demanding a substantive analysis and using a specific local example (Ämmuste School) to support their claim.
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2025-02-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal and respectful, employing polite forms of address ("Esteemed Rapporteur! Respected Chairman!"). The focus is on logical and procedural argumentation, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis before taking political steps.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, concentrating on the objective transmission of the Social Affairs Committee's discussions and decisions. The address is structured as a logical summary of facts, questions, and the minister's responses, avoiding emotional appeals while highlighting specific case-by-case examples (an amputated leg, a woman suffering from cancer).
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, businesslike, and procedural, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur respectfully. The speaker focuses on facts, confirming the discussion that took place in the committee and the clarifications that were provided. The tone is measured and logical, emphasizing a positive resolution.
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2024-11-21
Second reading of the bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and questioning, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur. The emphasis is placed on a logical and procedural appeal, requiring the establishment of clear criteria to prevent individual decisions based on emotion.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is optimistic, supportive, and explanatory, expressing satisfaction with the draft bill and respectfully addressing the Chair and the Minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation to correct a misinterpretation, repeatedly stressing that the legislative amendment is "a choice and an opportunity," not "an obligation."
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and constructive, expressing appreciation for the reform. The address is logical and policy-focused, centering on service provision structures and funding. A specific and detailed question is presented at the end, requiring a written response if necessary.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker’s rhetorical style is concerned, serious, and formal, emphasizing the vulnerability of the elderly ("in a fragile state") and the need for support. Logical and data-driven arguments are employed, blending statistics (Estonia’s poverty risk within the EU) with an emotional appeal regarding the issue of self-dignity. The text concludes by expressing hope for a substantive debate.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is appreciative and constructive, starting with praise for the support distribution mechanism. The speaker employs logical argumentation, illustrating regional differences by referencing the nature of fortune and misfortune. The speech is formal and concludes with a specific oversight question.
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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 style is formal and deferential, beginning with commendation for the minister's passion for the field. The rhetoric targets a specific political issue, while simultaneously maintaining a tone that is both concerned and investigative.
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2024-09-25
The second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and other laws (special care services and change of address) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and procedural, typical of a leading committee's report to the plenary session. The speaker uses logical arguments and fact-based information, thoroughly detailing the procedural process, consultations, and the committee's consensus decisions. The overall tone is optimistic regarding the necessity of the legislative amendment, but it also acknowledges the concerns of interest groups.
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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 rhetorical style is highly courteous, formal, and constructive, repeatedly employing words of gratitude (many thanks, thank you) directed at the Chancellor of Justice and his work. The speech is logical and focuses on raising a specific issue (guardianship) in the form of a question, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is highly formal, polite, and conciliatory, employing respectful forms of address ("Honored Presiding Officer," "Esteemed Chairman of the Board"). The speaker expresses humility regarding their own knowledge base before proceeding to ask a specific, functional question concerning the role of FI.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The language used is serious and anxious ("it makes me very worried"), focusing on logical appeals regarding procedural errors and financial accountability. Contrasting and memorable phrases are employed ("done-thought, not thought-done") to emphasize the criticism.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is celebratory, optimistic, and appreciative, symbolically linking the processing of the bill with the approaching Children’s Day. It employs both emotional appeals (recognizing children and families) and logical arguments, drawing on the party’s past achievements and specific legislative amendments. The speech is formal, yet it includes a strong personal and historical retrospective.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

Style S1 is concrete and focused directly on the question, addressing the minister in an appreciative manner. S2 is formal, appreciative, and unifying, balancing political details (programs, statistics) with strong ethical and value-based appeals. S2 utilizes personal background (local government experience) to establish credibility and emphasizes that the strategic objective should be a cross-party roadmap.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite and respectful, formally addressing the Minister and the Presiding Officer. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing a sense of justice and the needs of those awaiting the service as the justification for supporting the bill. The tone is appreciative, and questions are asked primarily for the purpose of clarifying information.
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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 style is highly courteous, formal, and appreciative, repeatedly employing words of thanks (such as "suur tänu" and "aitäh") directed at both the presiding officer and the chamber's president. The speaker utilizes an emotional appeal, underscoring the contribution of veterinarians to the mental well-being of the populace. The address concludes with a specific, forward-looking question concerning workforce succession.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, yet direct and interrogative, incorporating a compliment aimed at the minister ("the glib minister") before posing critical questions. A logical approach is employed, focusing on political shortcomings (the absence of projects) and procedural inconsistency. The speaker also emphasizes the use of the Estonian language in the chamber.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The speech is formal and respectful, addressing both the Chair and the rapporteur with due deference. The style is balanced, combining personal sympathy for the draft bill ("I actually like the bill") with a logical requirement (the need for further studies). In the end, he expresses political disappointment ("It's sad that they don't see it") if the contradiction he observed is not acknowledged.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is optimistic and constructive, expressing great satisfaction with the draft bill and urging unanimous support. Both logical explanations (such as the example of remote work and a broken leg) and emotional references (like the parents of children suffering from cancer) are employed to highlight the human dimension of the proposed changes. The speaker maintains a formal yet encouraging tone, requesting colleagues to support the bill "in unity and noble peace."
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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 polite and formal, beginning by acknowledging the minister for their thoroughness before posing a critical question. The appeal is logical and data-driven, focusing on the unintended consequences of the policy and warning that a lack of analysis will lead to the creation of self-inflicted problems that will later need to be addressed.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker employs an analytical and respectful style, focusing on the logical dissection of legislative loopholes. Both legal references (court rulings, conventions) and emotional appeals (the human dignity of parents, the interests of the child) are utilized to underscore the gravity of the issue. The tone is statesmanlike, calling for cross-party cooperation and commending the approach of the bill's initiator, Varro Vooglaid.
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