By Agendas: Kalle Laanet

Total Agendas: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2025-05-22
The Ombudsman's proposal to grant permission to lift the immunity of Member of Parliament Kalle Laanet and to continue legal proceedings against him.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and deliberate, utilizing a personal case as a platform to highlight broader legal and political issues. Emphasis is placed on logical arguments, particularly in the analysis of legal text and interpretations (e.g., the definition of a related party). The tone is critical of the actions taken by state institutions (especially the Prosecutor's Office), accusing them of conducting unfair and disproportionate proceedings.
2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Identity Documents Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (572 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is extremely formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the communication of facts and commission decisions. The discourse is logical and detailed, explaining the technical background of the proposed amendments (e.g., proposals from the Data Protection Inspectorate, provisions that have been repealed). Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent.
2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Act on Documents Establishing Identity and amending other acts in consequence (572 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The overall tone is official, procedural, and focused on a detailed summary of the bill's proceedings, which is characteristic of a committee chairman's presentation. The argumentation is primarily logical and fact-based, relying on explanations provided by officials and decisions reached by consensus. Anti Poolamets, conversely, employed sharper and more critical rhetoric, labeling e-residency an "extremely dangerous black hole."
2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is predominantly formal and procedural, given that it is a committee report presented to the plenary session, focusing on the logical substantiation of arguments (efficiency, comparison of policy toolkits). Proponents of the investigative committee employ compelling rhetoric, stressing the inevitability of political accountability and the national significance of the issue. Laats introduces a critical and accusatory tone, citing the prime minister's incomplete responses or outright obfuscation.
2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, optimistic, and supportive, while simultaneously stressing the gravity of the security situation ("totally changed"). Historical context is employed (the sea as a connector/divider), along with references to authorities (General Kert), to substantiate the logical need for legislative changes. The address appeals to both emotional (security) and logical (increased capability) arguments.
2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The reporting style is highly formal, procedural, and analytical, focusing on the neutral summarization of the discussions and voting results that took place within the committee. The tone is objective and fact-based, referencing government positions and legislative requirements, while avoiding emotional appeals.
2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, cautious, and procedure-centric, as the speaker primarily acts as the rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee, striving to remain strictly within the scope of the committee's proceedings. The tone is logical, emphasizing legal constraints and the necessity of efficiency, and employs the argument that establishing an investigative committee does not yield the desired added value. References are made to laws and the practice of previous committees (e.g., the Tallinn Port investigative committee).
2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and direct, addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the President of the Bank of Estonia. The tone is businesslike and inquisitive, stressing the need to finance national defense "as a matter of urgency." The speaker employs a logical appeal, asking for practical solutions to meet a significant financial obligation.
2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The style is formal and analytical, balancing support (for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) with critical concern (regarding the slowing down of proceedings). It utilizes both specific data and references to expert work, concluding with a rhetorical appeal urging legislators to remove "legal acrobatics" from the statutes. The tone is generally constructive and reform-oriented, emphasizing that the challenges encountered can be transformed into opportunities for success.
2024-05-13
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The discourse is predominantly formal and procedural, especially when presenting the summary of the commission meeting, where participants and consensus decisions are listed. In the personal part, the tone becomes slightly more emotional, but remains logical, emphasizing the need for courtesy and correctness when justifying the decisions of financial institutions. The style is evidence-based, relying on commission discussions and personal appeals.