By Agendas: Arvo Aller

Total Agendas: 231

Fully Profiled: 231

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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, pessimistic, and cautionary, emphasizing the threat of losing sovereignty and the decline of rural life. The speaker employs emotional appeals to highlight the diminishing food security and regional stability, and concludes by expressing doubt about the success of the negotiations, labeling the budget plan a "big bubble."
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and critical, often employing rhetorical questions to emphasize the lack of clarity and the illogical nature of the draft legislation's content. In the second speech, the style becomes accusatory and combative, directly linking the draft's amendments to the interests of political opponents (the Social Democrats) in suppressing public opinion.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, focusing on logical analysis and technical details. The tone is skeptical regarding the budget methodology and demands clarification, referencing a previous unsuccessful attempt to obtain answers from the minister. The second speech is brief and procedural, expressing concern about the organization of parliamentary work.
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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, substantive, and analytical, addressing the minister directly with technical questions. The tone is investigative and focuses on logical argumentation and data, while avoiding emotional appeals. A brief, self-critical comparison with a colleague (Ernits) is used to emphasize the magnitude of the budget.
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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, accusatory, and incisive, emphasizing the festering nature of the situation and the government’s conscious responsibility for rural problems. Logical arguments are employed, linking tax increases and the reduction of subsidies to the worsening economic condition of the populace. The style is formal (delivered before the Riigikogu/Parliament), but it contains strong criticism regarding the deficiencies of the minister’s report.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and demanding, focusing on procedural shortcomings and the lack of transparency. Irony is employed ("Well done, everyone!") alongside sharp questions regarding the effectiveness of the government’s actions, demanding specific data on the results of inspected vessels and operations.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Limited data.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, focusing on the inaction of the agencies throughout the summer ("nothing has changed"). Logical argumentation is employed, referencing the dates the inquiry was submitted and the local media coverage (Virumaa Teataja). The tone expresses concern for the agricultural producers who did not receive assistance.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Increasing the Decision-Making Authority of Municipalities Concerning the Establishment of Land Tax Rates (No. 777)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is predominantly critical and combative, especially regarding the government's inaction in supporting farmers. Both logical argumentation (referencing legislative changes and percentages) and emotional emphasis (harsh conditions, food security) are employed. The first speaker levels a direct accusation regarding the respondent's past voting behavior.
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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 speaker’s style is critical, skeptical, and procedural, utilizing strong expressions like "pile of junk paper" and "it’s going straight to the bin" to emphasize the bill's shortcomings. The argumentation relies on logical questions concerning the role of the Riigikogu and the nature of the administrative act of approval. The overall tone is cautionary regarding the dangers of expanding government power.
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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 style is confrontational, accusatory, and demanding. The speaker immediately begins by demanding the opposing party cease spreading misinformation and employs sharp contrasts (paid work vs. unpaid work; inability vs. ability to inflict diplomatic damage). The text concludes with a direct demand concerning the deadline for submitting a letter of apology, underscoring the insistence on accountability.
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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 sharp, interrogative, and accusatory, employing a powerful metaphor ("the pantry is empty") to describe the shortcomings in the state's preparedness. The speaker combines logical demands for accountability with an emotional defense of local residents, accusing the government of labeling the people.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding Changes to 2025 Beekeeping Support for Small Beekeepers (no. 761)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and detailed, focusing on the logical analysis of policy changes and the presentation of their practical consequences. The tone is concerned and critical, particularly regarding the plight of small-scale beekeepers and the deterioration of cooperation between crop cultivators and beekeepers. Both logical arguments (the motivation for registration) and emotional appeals (the hardships faced by small beekeepers) are employed.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is formal and critical, utilizing interpellations to hold the government accountable. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing specific figures (percentage cuts, magnitudes of the revenue base) and documents (the coalition agreement). The criticism is sharp, particularly regarding political culture and the improper application of procedural rules, describing the situations as an "eternal chaos and mess."
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2025-06-18
Economy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and demanding, employing statistical data to logically challenge the government's actions. The tone is concerned and accusatory, particularly in relation to the government's notion that "stagnation is progress." He repeatedly poses rhetorical questions concerning the state's activities and the necessity of learning from neighbors.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is combative and critical, directly questioning the minister's claims (e.g., regarding the absence of a tax hike), labeling them "completely false." Logical appeals are employed, focusing on practical negative consequences such as increased bureaucracy, litigation, and greater use of fossil fuels. The tone is cautionary, describing the draft bill as a "tangle" rife with unresolved questions.
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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 and accusatory, combining personal recollections (school days, sprat sandwich) with sharp political attacks. Emotional terms such as "stole" and "abuse of power" are used to criticize the government's activities. The overall tone is combative and demands accountability.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is combative, populist, and sharply critical, addressing "the Estonian people" and "the working person" directly. Strong emotional appeals are employed, accusing the government of negligence and implementing Putin’s propaganda, while balancing this with economic arguments concerning the circulation of taxes.
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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 speaker’s tone is critical, worried, and urgent, emphasizing that the situation is "very sad" and the government needs to be "brought back down to earth." Both logical appeals (the impact of taxes on corporate behavior) and emotional appeals (Estonian people falling into a more difficult situation and the replacement of the population) are employed. The style is formal and analytical, focusing on policy errors and root causes.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Security of the Southeastern Border Region of Estonia (No. 729)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is critical and direct, posing sharp questions to the prime minister. Logical arguments and concrete examples (the Narva buoys) are used to underscore the government's inaction. The rhetoric is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the contrast between mere monitoring and actual defense.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, directed at the rapporteur and the minister. The speaker focuses on logical and practical implementation details, demanding clarification regarding the bill's ambiguous aspects, such as the determination of a "fair price" and the scope of sanctions.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, yet simultaneously confrontational and interrogative, directed straight at the rapporteur and their political party. The speaker employs logical appeals, relying on the text of the law and statistics to refute the opposing side's accusations (the denigration of women). The tone is skeptical and overtly aggressive toward the Social Democrats, accusing them of incompetence and operating on false premises.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetoric is critical and direct, featuring accusations regarding the government's inaction and officials' inadequate analysis. Historical analogies (such as milk quotas) are employed, and direct questions are posed to highlight the injustice inherent in the components of the energy price. One speaker takes a moment for a side note, criticizing the "mud-slinging" occurring within the political discourse.
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2025-05-14
Legal entity liability

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and emotional, repeatedly expressing regret and indignation over the actions of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker poses direct questions to the minister and levels accusations of political bias, hinting at Pihlakodu's connection to a coalition partner. The appeals are a blend of moral demands and the highlighting of legal deficiencies.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is suspicious, insistent, and directly confrontational, utilizing the phrase "cunning trick" and expressing certainty regarding negative consequences ("I am certain of this now"). To explain the shift in decision-making authority, an analogy involving the closure of small rural schools is employed. The speaker presents their views in the form of questions, demanding explanations from the minister concerning the accelerated procedure and the objective.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, utilizing the figurative expression about the "bouncing around" of ministerial responsibility. The speaker poses direct and pointed questions, calling into question the actions taken by departments and ministers. The tone is formal, but the substance is accusatory and demanding.
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2025-05-08
Draft Law on Declaring the Security Tax Act Invalid (595 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The address is analytical and formal in tone, directed towards the presiding officer of the session and the rapporteur. The style is measured, offering a degree of accommodation to the coalition, though it also includes mild criticism regarding the absence of prior cooperation. Rhetorical questions are employed to underscore the values of solidarity and equal treatment.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and admonishing, featuring direct statements to the coalition about their previous failures. Logical arguments are employed concerning the link between taxes and prices, while simultaneously demanding political accountability.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, employing an analytical and interrogative tone. The speaker utilizes rhetorical framing by referencing the minister's own coined term ("income minister") to demand a specific answer to a financial question, relying on logical and numerical clarity.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, accusing the minister of both inaccuracies and irrationality (for instance, promoting e-commerce without internet access). Specific examples and facts (such as the date the Lüganuse store closed) are employed to refute the minister's assertions. The tone is concerned and demanding, stressing that one must be a "very rich person" just to manage in a rural area.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is appreciative and affirming regarding the content of the discussion ("enjoyable"), but it includes an implicit reference to the sparse attendance in the hall. The speaker employs rhetorical questions and historical analogies (ozone holes) to support a logical argument advocating for the elimination of CO2 quotas.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical questions concerning the provisions of the draft law. The tone is factual and neutral, emphasizing the gravity of the subject ("a difficult topic") while steering clear of emotional arguments. The speaker employs direct questions to expose ambiguities within the bill.
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2025-04-23
Socialism in a right-wing government

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is sharp, accusatory, and highly emotional, using powerful examples (death, rape) to underscore the government's failures. Rhetorical questions and direct confrontation with the Prime Minister are employed to create a sense of urgency and moral crisis. The speech is formal, but its content is highly confrontational.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is predominantly critical and insistent, aimed particularly at the coalition, using sharp expressions such as "anti-people" and "steamroller." It employs both logical arguments (international comparisons, the example of Latvia) and emotional appeals (the consumer who must pay the price just to fill their stomach). The tone is occasionally confrontational, accusing the governing party of arrogance and ignoring the opposition's initiatives.
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, particularly when assessing past political decisions. The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing specific dates and legislative changes to highlight political inconsistencies and failures. The overall tone is constructive, however, as the current move "to fix the things that have gone wrong" is supported.
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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 questioning and critical, employing irony regarding the ministry’s priorities and challenging the minister’s assertions about the absence of political interference. The tone is formal yet demanding, focusing on exposing logical inconsistencies and insisting upon concrete outcomes.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the explosively grown cormorant population (no. 725)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style adopted is serious and concerned, highlighting both the urgency and the sheer scope of the problem (referred to as "a big problem"). The argument relies heavily on facts and a statistical description of the damage incurred, aiming to justify the necessity of swift intervention measures. Figurative language is also employed (e.g., "only the frames, figuratively speaking, are left") to vividly illustrate the environmental damage.
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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 rhetorical style is cautious yet insistent, employing strong warnings such as "surveillance society" and "police state." The speaker presents their opposition in the form of questions, highlighting the logical conclusions (traceability, distortion of the name) regarding the dangers arising from the proposed legal amendments. The tone is formal, addressing the chairman of the session and the minister.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and persistent, especially toward the Minister, who is accused of responding only with "targeted hints" and being completely closed off. The speaker employs logical appeals, demanding empirical evidence regarding how the law is stimulating the economy or has increased the representation of women. There is also personal criticism directed at the Minister.
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The address is extremely brief, formal, and to the point, commencing with the polite salutation, "Esteemed Speaker of the Riigikogu." The tone is affirmative and procedural, conveying clear consent for the candidacy.
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2025-03-25
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and purely focused on inquiry, seeking clarification regarding the draft bill's multi-tiered structure and the scope of its provisions. The tone is neutral and respectful, addressing the session chair and the rapporteur directly.
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2025-03-25
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical appeals and posing sharp questions to the minister. The speaker emphasizes contradictions (the reduction of bureaucracy versus the increase in administrative costs) and asks for clarity regarding the legal consequences of the law. The tone is critical, but substantive, avoiding emotional or personal attacks.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The style is analytical and constructively critical. It begins with an expression of support ('A very reasonable bill'), but quickly shifts focus to economic matters. The speaker presents their position in the form of a question and a proposed amendment, concentrating on logical arguments and economic efficiency.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, focusing on logical arguments and requiring specific, evidence-based cases or examples. The tone is matter-of-fact, and the objective is to ascertain the actual practical impact and necessity of the draft bill.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and at times sarcastic, taking the minister to task for adopting the role of a "pioneer leader" and for the lengthy introduction. Direct political attacks are employed (in the context of the Eesti 200 scandal), and logical inconsistencies in the draft law are highlighted (specifically, the undefined concept of "third party"). The overall tone is predominantly confrontational and demanding.
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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 speaker's style is formal and analytical, employing logical appeal to challenge the bill's underlying rationale. The rhetoric is skeptical and challenging, posing direct questions regarding the specific problem the proposed amendment intends to resolve. The tone is one of doubt, demanding a concise and clear response from the presenter.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, yet sharply questioning and critical, employing logical argumentation. The speaker leverages the minister's previous statements (specifically, the absence of quality complaints) as a counter-argument against the need for a new administrative structure. The text concludes with a direct rhetorical question demanding justification for how better quality will be ensured.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, direct, and interrogative, addressing the Prime Minister in the form of an official inquiry. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to emphasize the perceived security threat, relying on alleged facts concerning the recruitment practices of media executives.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, data-driven, and concerned, emphasizing that "the numbers [don't lie]." The speaker focuses on logical argumentation based on statistics and the demand for practical solutions, referencing the example of a foreign country (Hungary).
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is sharp, critical, and demanding, expressing bewilderment over the minister's answers and noting the emptiness of the hall. A logical appeal is employed, setting up a contrast between long-term promises and the uncertain immediate future. The rhetoric is aimed at demanding specific names and accountability in connection with the alleged falsification of data.
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2025-02-26
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and demanding, containing direct challenges for the government to admit political errors ("Just admit it for once!"). Logical argumentation is used (the actual cost of wind energy), and the ignoring of previous questions is emphasized, referencing the Prime Minister's failure to respond.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech is serious and cautionary, emphasizing the long-term consequences of the proposed change for Estonia's future and the country's trajectory. The rhetoric balances emotional appeals (referencing Narva, the blue-black-white national flag, and Estonian patriotism) with logical arguments concerning the value of citizenship and potential legislative threats. Formal language is employed, and the speaker appeals to the colleagues' sense of reason.
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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 style is analytical and concerned, combining logical argumentation (the nuances of coach funding) with emotional appeals (children's passivity, the virtual world). The discourse is formal and includes pragmatic skepticism regarding the outcomes of the discussion, referencing the government's financial situation ("there is no money").
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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 rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Minister of Defence directly ("Dear Minister of Defence!"). Logical argumentation is employed to gain clarity regarding the application of the law and practical activities, while maintaining a neutral and solution-oriented tone.
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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 speaker's rhetorical style is confrontational and skeptical, beginning by accusing the opponent of lying ("Try to be a little more modest with your lies."). Logical appeals (references to other countries) are employed, mixed with a strong emotional suspicion regarding the use of public funds for private interests. The tone is direct and demanding, focusing on clarifying facts and benefits.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative and accusatory, utilizing strong emotional language like "outright lying" and "especially hypocritical." The speaker employs rhetorical questions to challenge the logic of the policy ("Why are we still supporting this?"), and further accuses opponents of resorting to labeling.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and directly questioning, aimed at the Minister of the Interior to clarify the details of the draft bill. The tone is concerned and seeks clarification on how to prevent agency workers from exploiting the "loophole" in the law. The appeals are purely logical and political, focusing on exposing regulatory risks.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (539 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetoric is both critical and combative, employing strong emotional juxtapositions (e.g., an empty stomach versus defending the homeland). Sharp rhetorical questions are used to challenge the government’s wisdom and priorities, specifically by asking if other prime ministers are "idiots." Furthermore, practical comparisons (such as the fuel excise tax) are utilized to illustrate the policy's direct impact on daily life.
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2025-01-21
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and logic-driven, focusing on the shortcomings of the draft law and the practical repercussions for farmers. Specific and vivid examples are used (such as black-and-yellow striped tape on a stair step or a ladder instruction manual) to illustrate the sheer absurdity of the bureaucracy. One speaker began with a brief international political comment (the inauguration of the US president) but quickly shifted back to the technical subject matter.
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2025-01-14
Draft law amending the Act of the Chancellor of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office Act (524 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, highlighting the lack of honesty and transparency. Direct and sharp rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the coalition and the commission regarding their inaction. The language is formal yet emotionally charged, accusing the opposing side of making the system "even darker."
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2025-01-13
Inquiry regarding the court budget reduction plan (no. 669)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and direct, appealing both to logic (statistical data, institutional connections) and to emotions (a direct appeal to conscience). Strong language is employed, accusing the opposing side of "pure surrender" concerning the regions and labeling the minister's justifications an "illusion." The speaker maintains a formal yet demanding tone, issuing specific calls for the decision to be reversed.
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2025-01-13
Inquiry regarding the closure of the Jõhvi Courthouse (no 666)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate and sharply critical, employing emotional appeals (e.g., "for heaven's sake!") and heavily emphasizing the security dimension. The speaker uses juxtaposition (an Excel spreadsheet versus regional security) and accuses the opposing side of making threats and acting with tunnel vision. The tone is urgent, stressing that this is a security aspect that requires immediate resolution.
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2025-01-13
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and focused on questions, beginning with an address to the session chair and the respondent. Logical argumentation is employed, which highlights the social and economic consequences of political decisions. The tone is concerned, especially regarding regional employment and the future of energy, posing direct questions about the fate of specific assets.
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2024-12-19
Santa Claus

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is a blend of straightforward agreement ("Exactly!") and a brief political reference, culminating in a personal, poetic, and optimistic New Year's greeting. Simple, conversational language is used, and the emphasis is placed on emotional and seasonal appeal, referencing spruce needles and beautiful thoughts.
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2024-12-17
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and critical, focusing on logical arguments and highlighting contradictions (e.g., between the stated reduction in administrative burden and its actual increase). The speaker first presents detailed technical questions and then consolidates them into a strong objection, culminating in a concrete proposal for rejection. The tone is persuasive but not emotional, relying on an analysis of the explanatory memorandum and the regulations.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and challenging, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions to test the opposing side's arguments ("So, are judges really not needed on the ground?"). The tone is concerned and cautionary, highlighting the symbolic significance of having courthouses present and their importance for security policy.
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2024-12-11
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, focusing on logical arguments regarding economic damage and the procedural flaws of the draft law. Direct accusations are employed, stating that the bill's initiators "do not care about enterprise and are not interested in people's jobs." The tone is formal yet sharp, emphasizing the futility of shutting down the chimneys of Ida-Virumaa in the context of saving the world.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical and technical details. Direct questions are posed when addressing the presenter, demanding clarification regarding definitions and contradictions. A brief sharpness and irony emerge when the consistency of the legislative process is called into question.
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2024-12-11
National Defence and Wind Turbines

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is serious, critical, and cautionary, emphasizing the security threat and the deterioration of the human living environment. Both logical arguments (references to military intelligence and the example of Sweden) and emotional appeals (the impact on people's health and emigration) are employed. The tone is formal and questioning, directed at the minister to gain clarity and to obstruct the proposed action.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, using strong and emotional phrases such as "arbitrary claim" and accusing the government of "restricting and strangling" business. The speaker combines political accusations with a specific question regarding taxpayer categories, maintaining an official, yet sharp tone.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical, concerned, and logical-analytical, focusing on the bill's shortcomings and inherent dangers. Direct accusations are leveled against the government (e.g., "living in a silo," "disregarding procedural rules that have become standard practice"). The appeals are primarily logical and fact-based, referencing specific figures (e.g., analysis beginning in 2035, 44 local municipalities, schools with fewer than 100 high school students).
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is passionate, anxious, and confrontational, expressing great disappointment over the reintroduction of the bill in its identical form. Both logical arguments (the distinction between a ban and a restriction) and strong emotional appeals are employed, referencing "the madmen" and "moving on to the next crime scene." The speaker addresses colleagues as "fellow combatants" and calls upon Riigikogu members to vote against the law.
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2024-12-02
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Tartu Agro (No. 655)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and insistent, focusing on logical arguments and procedural deficiencies. The speaker applies time pressure (delays extending into 2026) and highlights dissatisfaction with the minister’s response that "we are still discussing and planning." The tone is demanding and underscores the lack of transparency, suggesting a risk of corruption.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical and interrogative, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. Direct rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the rhetoric of opposing parties and the commission’s decisions, all while maintaining formal language use.
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2024-11-19
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure and, in consequence thereof, amending the Act on the Application of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Enforcement Procedure Act (493 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The speaker's style is formal ("Respected Presiding Officer") and direct, concentrating on facts and procedural accuracy. The question format is utilized to request further information and clarification from the Chair concerning the specifics of the committee's vote.
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2024-11-19
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, employing strong descriptive terms such as "mammoth agency" and emphasizing the impracticality of the draft bill. The speech is formal, addressing the session chair, colleagues, and the public alike. The argumentation relies on logical reasoning concerning administrative organization and the proper allocation of competence.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and analytical, employing strong labels such as "tax hike budget" and "financing green lunacy." While the government's policy is intensely attacked, the Chairman of the Finance Committee is commended for providing substantive answers, demonstrating respect for the chamber. The appeals are a blend of logical arguments (a detailed list of taxes, the impact of regional cuts) and emotional concern for residents in rural areas.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and sharply critical, often using rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the government's motives and logic (e.g., "Is this meant to shut down Estonian industry?"). The appeals are based on logic (the areas of responsibility of the ministries) and civil rights, while maintaining the formal tone of a parliamentary speech. The tone is skeptical and concerned, emphasizing the importance of substantive quality and being heard.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is predominantly passionate and at times combative, especially towards the coalition, which is accused of failing to support good initiatives. Strong rhetorical contrasts are employed, pitting the lack of impact assessments for tax increases against the demand for a detailed impact assessment required for granting a single day off. There is a direct appeal to the well-being of Estonian workers and the value of spending time with family.
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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 style is direct, critical, and demanding, stressing that maintaining the current position is "fundamentally flawed." Rhetorical questions are employed ("Does it not logically follow that we should also review our positions?") alongside an appeal for logical consistency in foreign policy. The tone is formal, focusing on clarifying the facts and the necessity of policy reassessment.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously demanding and repetitive. The speaker repeatedly uses rhetorical questions to call into question the justifications for the car tax remaining in force. The tone is persistent and demands a direct and substantive answer from the presenter.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, straightforward, and analytical, focusing on specifics and demanding accountability. The speaker begins with procedural criticism (the presentation was not available in hard copy) and then poses logical and financial questions that require clarification, maintaining a skeptical tone regarding the data provided by the government.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, interrogative, and constructive, focusing on logical arguments and the details of the draft bill. Contrasting examples are used (e.g., a 10-fold increase in fines versus fees) to emphasize injustice, and questions are often posed "for the sake of self-education" in order to obtain clarifications from the minister. The tone is formal and purposeful, aimed at improving the quality of the legislation.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and highly detailed when posing technical questions, demanding precise explanations. In the political context, a nostalgic and appreciative tone is employed, referencing the "good decisions" made by previous governments, thereby combining logical argumentation (economic growth, excise duty collection) with political reminiscence.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, focusing on the contradiction between the government's words and actions ("strong on rhetoric, different in practice"). Logical arguments and concrete examples of institutional closures are employed, framing regional policy as a vitally important security issue. The tone is concerned and urgent, particularly in the context of Ida-Virumaa and border areas.
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2024-10-24
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is twofold: initially procedural and inquisitive, but it later becomes strongly combative and emotional. Extreme and condemnatory expressions are used ("absurd," "for heaven's sake") along with an ironic analogy (the cat litter example) to ridicule the concept of social gender. The appeals are primarily value-based and logical, challenging the practical necessity of the convention.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative and critical, employing direct accusations aimed at the government ("you yourselves caused this"). The speaker utilizes emotionally charged examples (Lihula, Sinimäed) to undermine the opponent's arguments. The style is interrogative and concludes with a sharp question concerning the core nature of the problem being addressed.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative and logically structured, focusing on exposing the contradictions within the opposing side's claims. The tone is formal and analytical, utilizing direct questions concerning economic correlation and validity, devoid of emotional appeals.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and directly challenging, employing both procedural criticism (delaying the response) and substantive, mathematically supported objections. The tone is concerned regarding the state of the economy, posing questions intended to compel the minister to provide explanations concerning the strategy for economic recovery.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and skeptical, calling into question the terminology used by the minister ("that specific phrase of yours kept bothering me"). The speaker appeals to "the common folk and to me as a citizen," stressing the necessity of a clear and comprehensible explanation. The tone is direct and demands a brief explanation, delivered in just a couple of words.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The address is formal and interrogatory, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. The speaker relies on the verification of official documents (the text of the law, tables) in order to pose precise questions to the minister regarding budget transparency and specific details.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and incorporates a slight sarcasm regarding the minister's previous statements. The tone is inquisitive and logical, concentrating on clarifying technical definitions rather than making emotional appeals.
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2024-10-16
Internal security, protection of the eastern border.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is sharp, accusatory, and demanding, focusing on accountability and questioning the minister's knowledge. Emotional appeals are utilized (psychological trauma, police brutality) along with rhetorical questions to emphasize the injustice of the police actions. Reference is made to specific media stories ("Kuuuurija") and historical events (the Battles of Grenaderimägi).
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2024-10-15
First reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and detail-oriented. It employs skeptical, yet direct questions that hint at a potential lack of transparency or hidden motives (e.g., a reference to the taxation of Putin). The style is logical and procedural rather than emotional.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, expressing concern ("This worries me"), and strongly interrogative, focusing on both procedural and substantive deficiencies. The speaker utilizes logical appeals, citing specific data (the figures for official posts, relocation expenses) and highlighting flaws in the accompanying explanatory memorandum. The tone is formal and characteristic of parliamentary debate, offering solutions alongside the critique (specifically, returning the draft bill to the government).
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, focusing on logical justification in both substantive and procedural matters. The tone is one of concern, highlighting the negative impact of the bill on the most vulnerable. The speaker employs direct questions to demand clarification regarding the extension of procedural deadlines.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, emphasizing the necessity of saving human lives and preventing dangerous traffic situations. The argumentation is logical and fact-based, relying on concrete examples (the exclusion of planned road sections). Light irony is employed in the second speech when the commencement of the Haljala-Kukruse design process is referred to as a "work victory."
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2024-10-07
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, challenging, and combative, accusing the minister of "talking nonsense" and excessively boasting about the 100 million found. The speaker employs logical argumentation and comparisons (the example of Latvia) to demand political solutions and greater funding.
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2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, respectfully addressing both the presiding officer and the minister. The speech is serious in tone and stresses the necessity of finding rapid solutions. The speaker employs a logical argument, supporting it with a specific, critical example (bringing the internet to the table) to underscore the gravity of the issue.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Prison Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (474 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is courteous and oriented toward questions, beginning with an acknowledgment of the presentation's enthusiasm. Formal language is employed, and the focus is placed on obtaining a logical and substantive explanation concerning the committee's deliberations.
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2024-09-25
Draft Law Amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and directly inquisitive, politely addressing the respected session chair and the minister. The tone is analytical and cautious, focusing on a specific detail of the law and also including a clarifying follow-up question ("Did I get something wrong?").
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in consequence thereof (offence-based sanctions) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is politically charged and critical, particularly directed at opponents (Eesti 200), who are accused of short-sightedness and incompetence. When expressing support for the draft legislation, the tone becomes pragmatic and logical, focusing on resource conservation. Specific examples (the Lehtme case, the tearing of the Georgian shirt) are employed to back up the political arguments.
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2024-09-25
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical and question-oriented, especially regarding the necessity of international alignment, and it also makes a point of noting the change in presenter. When addressing social issues, however, the tone becomes highly combative and cautionary, employing loaded language such as "with madness" and referencing dangers that "children could be corrupted early."
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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 combative, sharply critical, and accusatory, focusing on exposing the government's incompetence and contradictions. It employs logical argumentation and concrete examples of failed policies (e.g., the unwieldiness of the e-farm register, the JTF's spending). The tone remains formal but incorporates sharp questioning and irony (e.g., concerning the repercussions of dismissing the PTA Director General).
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (426 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speech is formal, but the tone is critical and direct, focusing on logical arguments regarding legal inconsistencies and confusion (for example, the "hodgepodge" of risk analysis deadlines). Criticism directed at the government is sharp, employing figurative expressions such as, "they just load stones into entrepreneurs' backpacks and then hand them the whip as well." The style is data-driven, referencing the explanatory memorandum and budget figures, but in the final phase, it also becomes emotionally aggressive, accusing socialists of populism.
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Arms Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (468 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and neutral, directly addressing the presenter ("Esteemed Presenter!"). A logical and inquisitive approach is utilized, focusing on clarifying the facts regarding the inclusion procedure.
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income and amending other acts in consequence (463 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister. The tone is neutral and centered on achieving clarity, utilizing a logical and direct method of posing questions ("For the sake of clarity, I ask").
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2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act and the Tax Procedure Act (462 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focuses on inquiries, seeking clarification regarding the technical choices made in the draft legislation and the rationale behind them. Communication is courteous and respectful ("Esteemed Speaker!", "Esteemed Representative of the Committee!"), utilizing logical arguments and technical details. Emotional or aggressive elements are absent.
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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, inquisitive, and businesslike, focusing on a logical and technical proposal for reducing bureaucracy. The tone is constructive and non-confrontational, posing the question with the aim of finding a reasonable and effective solution.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal and primarily interrogative, seeking clarification regarding both the substance of the policy and the procedural decisions. Logical appeals and a historical parallel (Germany) are employed to substantiate international practice. In the second speech, the tone is direct and demands explanations for the reasoning behind the procedural decisions, citing a lack of transparency.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and analytical, focusing on logical consistency and the clarity of terminology. The tone is skeptical, particularly regarding the necessity of new terms and their comprehensibility to the layperson. The appeals are primarily logical, highlighting contradictions between the explanatory memorandum and the draft legislation.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, focusing on the logical presentation of questions and addressing the minister personally. The tone is neutral and investigative, designed to bring to light practical bottlenecks associated with the implementation of the law. Emotional or narrative appeals are avoided; the emphasis remains strictly on details and procedures.
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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 formal and centered on questions, employing polite forms of address ("respected chair of the session," "dear rapporteur"). Logical appeals and the precise clarification of details are favored, although confusion is occasionally expressed regarding the implementation mechanisms of the draft legislation. The tone is analytical and seeks clarity.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focuses on the logical framing of the issue. The speaker addresses the presiding officer and the rapporteur respectfully, aiming to achieve maximum clarity in the statutory text. Emotional or narrative elements are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on legal precision.
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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 highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing a rhetorical question to emphasize the government's unacceptable nature. The speaker presents a rapid-fire list of specific scandals to paint a picture of widespread incompetence. The style is direct and populist, appealing straight to the patience of "the Estonian people."
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2024-09-11
First reading of the Draft Act amending Section 27 of the Law on Preschool Institutions (319 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The language used is formal and respectful, addressing the session chair and the rapporteur. The style is analytical and constructive, focusing on a logical discussion concerning the potential regional policy implications of the draft legislation. The tone is inquisitive, yet supportive.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is critical and direct, employing strong judgments (e.g., "business-hostile bill"). Emphasis is placed on both logical arguments (failure to compensate costs, procedural errors) and emotional connections (origin/background, putting bread on the table) to highlight the negative impact of the bill. Repeated questions are directed at the minister to underscore the lack of answers.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, focusing on logical gaps and procedural inconsistencies. Direct questions are employed to draw attention to the draft's deficiencies, such as the omission of the Agricultural and Food Board. The tone is authoritative, emphasizing the role of Riigikogu members as specialists in evaluating the draft legislation.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, yet critical and procedural in substance, immediately beginning with a reprimand to the minister regarding the delayed report. The speaker employs logical appeals, focusing on deficiencies in the reporting process and the omission of crucial topics (the Defense League) from the presentation. The tone is straightforward and demanding.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and interrogative, utilizing the format of an official inquiry. The speaker relies on a logical argument, assessing the minister's competence based on previous decisions, and poses pointed questions regarding future plans. The tone is confrontational.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is combative and critical, utilizing direct and sharp questions to challenge the minister's actions and background. An ironic tone is employed, referencing political flip-flopping ("some Center Party members have switched to the Social Democrats before"). The emotional appeal centers on national security and historical memory.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is direct, formal, and demanding, focusing on repetitive questioning and insistence on precision ("Perhaps you could clarify, after all," "I would still like to know."). The speaker employs a logical and procedural appeal, dismissing vague answers and requiring a concrete assignment of responsibility.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is predominantly polemical and critical, employing strong, judgmental phrases such as "taxing people into poverty" and "completely absurd." It utilizes both logical arguments (a list of tax hikes, economic recession) and emotional appeals, highlighting the law's injustice and absurdity, particularly within the context of social benefits.
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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 critical, inquisitive, and skeptical, employing rhetorical estrangement (e.g., calling taxes a security tax) to challenge the claims made by the prime ministerial candidate. The speaker relies on logical and numerical arguments, posing direct questions regarding the mandate for tax hikes and the absence of food security. The tone is formal, yet confrontational in substance.
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2024-07-15
Extraordinary Election of the Riigikogu Vice-Speakers

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker's style is extremely concise, direct, and affirmative, confining itself to just a single confirmatory sentence. The tone employed is neutral and procedural, lacking any emotional or logical appeals.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is critical and straightforward, posing questions and challenges to the rapporteur and the coalition partners. The tone is formal and parliament-focused, concentrating on logical and procedural arguments. The politician employs irony, referencing the coalition's arbitrary selection of precedents.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, featuring sharp procedural criticism directed at the presenter and the commission ("a new level"). Logical arguments (marginal revenue for the local government unit) and emotional appeals (threat to food security) are used to emphasize the negative consequences of the draft bill. The speaker employs irony, referencing the presenter's absence from the committee and his allegedly callous recommendation to the farmers.
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2024-06-12
Third reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, using questions to cast doubt on the government's justifications and logic (e.g., the revenue forecast). Logical appeals are employed to demonstrate the disproportionate increase in costs and state fees. The speech concludes with an emotional accusation: that this is merely a pretext to simply seize money from the people.
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2024-06-10
Interpellation regarding the non-taxation of banks' extraordinary profits (No. 615)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing the ironic metaphor ("flower garden") to ridicule the prime minister's confidence. The speaker draws a direct contrast between the government's assertions and the facts of the economic recession, relying instead on an emotional and forceful political appeal.
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2024-06-10
Inquiry regarding Ukraine's Accession to the European Union (No. 613)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, fitting the context of an official inquiry. The tone is critical of the government's preparation, emphasizing a logical appeal regarding the absence of knowledge and discussion before a crucial decision was made. Direct questions are employed concerning the government's internal discussions.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, accusing the ruling party of "long-term deceit" and seizing the people's assets. Both logical arguments (procedural errors, the threat of double taxation) and emotional appeals (the dire situation in rural areas) are employed. The speech concludes with a direct political appeal to vote against the current government in the European Parliament elections.
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2024-06-05
Prime Minister's Visits

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, demanding a direct answer regarding the status of the Prime Minister's participation through repetitive questioning. Speculative elements are utilized (e.g., discussion topics at Bilderberg), and reference is made to the Prime Minister's previous reluctance to appear before the Riigikogu. The tone is formal, but includes sharp procedural criticism.
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2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is accusatory, combative, and urgent, describing the government's actions as "unjust" and an attack on pensioners' wallets. Emotional appeals are used to emphasize the injustice, and the government's previous tax increases and cuts are listed (VAT, excises, free public transport). The speech concludes with a direct call to vote against the ruling parties in the European Parliament elections.
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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 style is confrontational and critical, challenging the minister's optimistic report ("life is like a flower"). Sharp rhetorical questions are used to draw attention to ethical lapses and political mistakes. The tone is formal, yet accusatory, focusing on logical errors and demanding accountability.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and procedure-focused, highlighting legislative flaws (specifically, the lack of a formal drafting intent) and government incompetence (the infamous 'calculator error'). It utilizes both logical arguments (referencing the precise wording of the law and the explanatory memorandum) and emotional appeals (food security, rising household costs) to underscore the negative impact of the changes. The tone is accusatory, labeling the measure a "money-grabbing scheme."
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2024-05-29
Border security

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, focusing on logical arguments and the verification of facts (e.g., the discrepancy in the number of buoys). Sharp language is used when describing the actions of the Russian border guard ("rascals") and accountability is urgently demanded for the failure of state systems. The tone in parliament is formal, yet demanding and scrutinizing.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply interrogative and critical, underscoring the opposing side's lack of answers and incompetence. Irony is employed by referencing the opposition party's former finance ministers, once hailed as "Europe's best," to emphasize the current deficit in competence. The appeal is directed both at the logic of political policy and at social justice (specifically mentioning pensioners).
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2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical, critical, and analytical, focusing on the ambiguity and superficiality of the government's actions ("a show," "a completely illusory activity"). Logical arguments and references to specific legislation (the Building Code) are employed to expose the plans' deficiencies. The tone is formal, yet ultimately pessimistic, concluding that the work was completed merely for the sake of ticking a box.
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2024-05-15
Measures to boost the economy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The style is interrogative and critical, containing direct allusions to conflicts of interest and government incompetence. The speaker employs logical argumentation (unemployment vs. immigration) and demands specific answers from the minister, criticizing his ability to respond ("cannot answer, does not understand the question"). The tone is formal, yet sharp and demanding.
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2024-05-15
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, provocative, and direct, calling into question the sources and timeliness of the data presented by the Prime Minister. The speaker relies on logical arguments and an external media source (an ERR news report) to expose the government's contradictions. He/She uses direct questions to demand a clear message from the government for local authorities.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and questioning, expressing confusion and concern over the provisions of the draft legislation ("things are getting confusing," "I am confused"). The speaker employs logical appeals, referencing contradictions in the explanatory memorandum and the impracticality of the technical requirements, while formally addressing the Minister.
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2024-05-13
Inquiry Regarding the Alleged Vandalism of Andrei Shumakov's Car (No. 630)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is direct and critical, beginning with an expression of dissatisfaction over the answer received ("Well, we didn't actually get an answer"). The speaker uses rhetorical questions to emphasize the urgency of the topic and demand concrete steps to ensure the safety of the elderly. The tone is formal, addressing the presiding officer and the respondent.
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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 rhetorical style is adversarial and interrogative, posing direct and pointed questions aimed at highlighting the deficiencies in the minister's actions. The tone is formal yet urgent, relying on logical arguments and concrete political failures (for instance, citing the resignation of the Lithuanian counterpart as a parallel). Instead of emotional appeals, the focus is placed on the lack of accountability and inconsistencies within the policy.
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2024-05-06
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is direct and inquisitive, focusing on obtaining specific data regarding a legislative topic. The introduction uses a brief, slightly informal reference to community volunteer efforts (talgud), which adds a light human touch and a collegial note to the tone before delving into the subject.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is predominantly critical, confrontational, and anxious, employing strong language such as "steamroller" and "complete nonsense." The appeals are primarily logical and procedural, highlighting the absence of a proper drafting intent and the cumulative impact of the taxes. The speaker quotes a classic figure to underscore the universal need for money, and presents their positions directly and formally.
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, employing the sharp metaphor "steamroller" to describe the government's actions. The speech is balanced, containing both emotional procedural criticism and a specific, technical question regarding the implementation of tax rules.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and professional, employing respectful addresses to the session chair and the minister. The tone is analytical and demanding, focusing on logical argumentation and presenting direct questions regarding the details of the law and the costs of implementation. The speaker clearly expresses the desire to avoid emotional or irrelevant discussions.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, employing a negative metaphor ("the steamroller") to characterize the government's actions. The speech is formal and focuses on logical and procedural appeals, raising hypothetical questions regarding the potential negative consequences of implementing the law. The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the need for a flexible approach to fine rates.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaking style is analytical and demanding, focusing on fact-checking and correcting misconceptions presented by the respondent. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing statistics and specific inquiry questions that went unanswered. The tone is procedural, requiring answers to specific questions regarding national campaigns.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative and formal, focusing on presenting detailed procedural questions to the presenter. The speaker seeks logical clarity regarding the central bank council's voting results and potential disagreements, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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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 and combative, emphasizing logical arguments, statistics (a drop in credibility to 60%), and the citation of official documents (warnings from the Electoral Commission). Rhetorical questions and irony are used to criticize deficiencies in the legislative process, for example, by referencing the proverb, "First there should be an egg, and only then can one cackle."
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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 style is formal and interrogative, yet critical in substance, utilizing strong terminology such as "centralization" and "is definitely not regionally sustainable." The rhetoric focuses on the consequences of the policy and its regional impact.
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2024-04-16
Third Reading of the Draft Act amending the Health Insurance Act and related Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and focuses on the detailed explanation of the draft law's content and legal justifications. The tone is supportive and informative, emphasizing the positive aspects of the legislation and employing logical argumentation. The speaker is conscious of efficient time management, requesting additional time to conclude the technical explanation.
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2024-04-15
Inquiry concerning traffic management on national roads (No. 608)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, blending formal address ("Esteemed Minister") with vivid and humorous examples (such as the unfortunate tractor driver who simply threw in the towel). The text employs both politically precise, fact-based argumentation and practical narration to illustrate infrastructure problems. The overall tone is insistent and focuses on highlighting specific solutions (like a 2+2 road).
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2024-04-15
Interpellation concerning the state of traffic in Estonia (No. 593)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is initially ironic and skeptical, calling into question the minister's positive claims regarding funding. Subsequently, the style shifts to become direct and logical, presenting a specific political question that links the collection of tax revenues with the funding requirements for local roads.
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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 speaker's rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and highly detailed, employing powerful and provocative phrases such as "pocket change" and "green madness." They combine logical arguments (financial shortages, security concerns) with an emotional condemnation of the government's inaction. The tone is formal, yet it conveys significant concern and urgency.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Amendments to the Traffic Act with the Aim of Permitting Longer and Higher Gross Mass Vehicles in Traffic, Thereby Increasing the Efficiency of Road Transport" (Bill 278 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and logical, concentrating on economic and technical arguments regarding efficiency and cost reduction. The primary proponent adopts a sharper tone when criticizing government policy, labeling the green transition as "eco-madness." The appeal targets both logic (cost-effectiveness) and practical issues (underutilized log loads, the failure to close the grain hatch).
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2024-04-10
Cars

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp and accusatory, focusing on the minister's personal unethical conduct and breaches of law. Logical appeals are employed, referencing public registries and Transport Authority regulations, thereby drawing a contrast between the treatment afforded to the minister and that given to ordinary citizens (farmers).
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is skeptical and ironic, starting by casting doubt on the opponent's claims ("everything would be rosy"). Logical argumentation is employed, relying on concrete examples of school closures. The speech concludes with a sharp, definitional question that demands clarification of the policy's objectives.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, expressing dissatisfaction with the minister's "generic" answers. The argumentation is logical and relies on financial data, contrasting costly election promises (income tax reform) with alternative sources of revenue (a bank tax). The tone is formal and demanding.
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2024-04-04
Elections of the Riigikogu Board

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is extremely formal, brief, and direct, confined solely to confirming consent. It utilizes the logical and procedural language required for the application, and emotional or narrative appeals are absent.
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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 formal, analytical, and question-focused. The speaker poses logical and detailed questions, demanding clarification regarding both legislative procedures and the legal ramifications of exceptions. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis remains strictly on facts and procedures.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative and critical, posing direct questions to the presenter and utilizing examples to back up the speaker's position. It employs both logical arguments (such as the capabilities of e-governance) and emotional appeals (the child's tender age, the difficulty of the native language). Objections (for instance, the demands of other interest groups) are resolutely dismissed as "pseudo-issues," stressing the need to maintain focus on Ukraine, which is currently at war.
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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 style is formal and direct, employing the salutations "Dear Presiding Officer" and "Esteemed Rapporteur." The first speech is confident and emphasizes prior achievements, while the second speech is purely procedural, seeking clarification on how the voting result was generated.
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2024-04-03
Country Life

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is anxious and urgent, emphasizing the farmers' constant worry and the "real headache" caused by bureaucracy. The appeals are primarily logical, citing specific deadline violations (such as the e-field book being opened on July 15th instead of April 1st) and the risk of sanctions. It concludes with a direct and simple question to the minister, demanding a clear message regarding simplification.
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2024-04-02
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, focusing on logical and factual explanations. The speaker presents structured questions to the minister, avoiding emotional appeals or personal viewpoints. The tone is polite ("Esteemed Minister!"), yet demanding when it comes to detail.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, posing a sharp follow-up question to previous answers. A logical and procedural approach is employed, highlighting the political shortcoming through repetitive questions regarding obligation ("Why don't we make this document mandatory?").
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speech is assertive in tone and occasionally confrontational, starting with an immediate rebuttal of an objection (helping Ukraine). A strong emotional appeal is used, calling the respondent's position hypocritical, while simultaneously demanding a logical approach when accepting documents.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, addressing the esteemed Deputy Chairman and the respondent to the interpellation. Logical arguments are employed, focusing on the theme of trade union involvement and regulatory gaps, posing a demanding and challenging question to the government.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the consequences of reducing family benefits (No. 561)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and straightforward, particularly when highlighting procedural deficiencies, employing the phrase "don't point fingers." Both logical argumentation (the respondent's lack of knowledge) and emotional appeal are utilized (valuing child-rearing as difficult work that must not be ridiculed). The tone is demanding and inquisitive, especially regarding the plan for ensuring confidence.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Concerning the Undermining of the State's Foundations (No. 523)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and challenging, utilizing a sharp rhetorical question ("Why are you afraid of organizing a referendum?") to pressure the opposing side. The tone is formal yet critical, emphasizing the logical appeal regarding the necessity of democratic procedure.
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2024-03-20
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Member's Status Act (339 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is direct, formal, and persuasive, utilizing both ethical appeals (solidarity, setting an example) and logical arguments (refuting counterarguments). The tone is urgent regarding the necessity of action and becomes critical when discussing the processing of the draft bill in the committee. The speaker poses questions that require specific financial data.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Election Act, the Local Government Council Election Act, and the European Parliament Election Act (292 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, utilizing rhetorical questions (e.g., "Could this be pleasing to a neighboring state?") to underscore cyber threats and the legitimacy of election results. The tone is skeptical and concerned, combining a logical discussion of technical flaws with a strong appeal regarding national security. The speaker uses hypothetical scenarios and draws parallels with cyberattacks on government agency websites to present their arguments.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (393 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on logical flaws and contradictions within the text of the law. The tone is formal and neutral, eschewing emotional appeals and relying instead on specific paragraphs and subsections (e.g., subsection 21, point 2). The speaker employs direct questions to underscore the inconsistency and superfluity of the provisions.
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2024-03-20
Estonian national culture

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on specific facts and procedural inconsistencies (e.g., the selection of regions for the dance festival). The speaker employs logical argumentation, correcting the minister’s previous statements in the interest of factual accuracy. The tone is critical, especially concerning issues of regional inequality, but remains courteous.
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2024-03-20
Environmental Friendliness and Taxes

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, employing logical appeals to highlight the contradictions and inefficiency of the government's actions. The term "curio" is used to describe the parallel running of public procurement and the supervisory procedure. The speech concludes with a direct, demanding question concerning the government's specific actions aimed at retaining the investment in Estonia.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The speaker's rhetorical style is combative and critical, employing strong contrasts (those who care about the Estonian people versus those who are indifferent). The tone is urgent and accusatory, particularly regarding the government's actions, which are labeled as undermining the state and anti-family. The appeals are primarily emotional and politically charged, focusing on listing specific unjust measures.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the Value Added Tax on Foodstuffs and Medicines to 5 Percent" (272 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The tone is distressed and pressing, highlighting the bankruptcy threat facing small producers and the difficult plight of consumers. Both logical appeals (the consumer pays the VAT) and emotional appeals are utilized, sharply criticizing the "green frenzy." The style is formal, yet it includes concrete examples of economic failure.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is ironic and critical, emphasizing the contradiction between the government's actions and results (the "dilemma"). Direct questions are posed to the head of government, along with a sharp assessment of the minister's suitability, which lends the speech a personal and emotional charge.
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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 style is occasionally confrontational, accusing the Reform Party of "taking credit for others' achievements" and dragging the process out by narrowing the scope of the draft bill. The overall tone is insistent, demanding the swift passage of the law while highlighting both its political history and the national benefit. The speaker employs political rhetoric to call the government's priorities into question (coalition agreement versus the national interest).
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Local Government Council Election Act and Other Acts (246 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal, logical, and persuasive, focusing on resolving procedural issues and enhancing efficiency. The speaker employs arguments grounded in conflicts related to work organization and historical precedent. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis is placed on practical clarity and preventing the obstruction of parliamentary work.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law Enforcement Act (163 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and confrontational, beginning by declaring the presenter's personal perception worthless. Rhetorical questions and cultural juxtapositions (national costumes versus face coverings) are employed to highlight the theme of integration and acceptability.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act (379 SE) on the Amendment of the Tax Information Exchange Act, the Taxation Procedure Act, and the Income Tax Act.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, technical, and question-oriented, addressing the Minister directly. The speaker employs logical reasoning to highlight potential contradictions or ambiguities in the implementation of the law, while avoiding emotional or polemical appeals.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Fiscal Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (368 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The discourse is formal and interrogative, aimed at achieving clarity. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing specific sections of the agreement (Protocol Point 3) and dates, to highlight procedural inaccuracy.
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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 style is formal, polite, and constructive, addressing the Chair of the session and the Minister respectfully. The speaker employs a logical and inquiry-based approach, combining positive feedback ("very welcome") with specific questions regarding implementation.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement on Air Services between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Republic of Korea (Bill 357 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is purely interrogative and focused on gathering information, posing a series of direct questions concerning the necessity and scope of the draft bill. The tone is formal and neutral, relying on logical inquiry and the identification of practical obstacles.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presenter ("Dear Minister!"). The speaker relies on logical arguments and the text of the draft bill, posing direct questions to verify the claims presented in the explanatory memorandum regarding employment and EIA criteria.
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2024-03-05
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Organization of the Energy Sector Act and Other Acts (Bill 356 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and question-oriented. The speaker poses direct and detailed questions that center on achieving logical and technical clarity (e.g., the magnitude of quota revenues or the definition of peat). Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent; the focus remains strictly on facts and the substance of the explanatory memorandum.
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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 critical and interrogative, focusing on administrative inefficiency and inherent contradictions. Logical appeals are employed, stressing that the delay in salary payments cannot possibly serve as a motivating long-term strategy. The tone remains formal (as it is addressed to the Minister), but the substance is sharp, demanding justifications for repeated procedural errors.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry regarding the promotion of gender equality and equal treatment in private and family life (No. 268)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presiding officer of the session and the Minister directly. The tone is analytical and skeptical, focusing on logical argumentation concerning the pertinence of the Commissioner's actions, without resorting to emotional appeals.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the impact of the motor vehicle tax (No. 610)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is straightforward and corrective, addressing the minister with the intent of expanding his perspective using practical examples. The tone is critical yet formal, employing logical arguments based on real-world use cases (agriculture, sport).
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2024-03-04
Inquiry Concerning the Taxation of Residential Land (No. 527)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, employing direct questions directed at the minister concerning the mathematical outcome of the tax policy. A critical metaphor ("redistribution of poverty") is utilized to characterize the government's actions, highlighting the logical inconsistency.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, addressing the minister formally while presenting critical objections. The appeal is logical, focusing on challenging the expediency of the policy and the daily necessity of a car for rural residents. The speech concludes with a sharp question regarding an alternative tax.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is contentious and self-assured, starting with a strong objection ("I would strongly argue against that"). An emotional framework is utilized (taxing people into poverty), and the opposing side's narrative regarding improvements in the quality of life is challenged. The address concludes with a direct, defining question about the root causes of the poor family and their situation.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, aimed directly at the Prime Minister and the government. Direct questions and sharp contrasts (families versus banks) are employed to highlight the illogical nature and injustice of the government's actions. The tone remains formal, yet it conveys an urgent concern regarding the nation's difficult times.
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2024-02-22
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (287 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and ironic, describing the opposing side's line of thought as ridiculous and frightening. Emotional and derogatory terms (e.g., "hodgepodge") are used to describe electoral alliances, and their own viewpoint is emphasized with rhetorical questions.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (286 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is concerned and pressing, emphasizing the need for immediate action to alleviate the hardships faced by people and farmers. It employs both logical economic arguments (stimulating consumption, increasing revenue) and emotional references to food security, children's nutrition, and the tenacious spirit of the Estonian farmer. Specific examples are used to illustrate the crisis, such as the bankruptcy of the Pajumäe farm.
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2024-02-21
Internal Security

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and slightly confrontational, especially when challenging the minister's previous statements regarding Zelenskyy's wishes. The tone is urgent and demanding, emphasizing the need to act immediately rather than waiting for official announcements. Emotional phrases ("our eyes, our ears") are used to underscore the value placed on frontline workers.
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2024-02-19
Inquiry regarding the reconstruction of Ukraine (No. 203)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal and analytical, beginning with an acknowledgement of the presenter's actions before posing a specific question. A measured tone is employed, and a metaphor ("kooliraha" / "tuition fee") is used to describe the financial cost.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and constructive, starting with praise for the presenter ("A very relevant and very substantive overview"). Logical arguments are used to explain the impact of tax increases (VAT) on the consumer. It concludes with a specific political question and a proposed solution (lowering VAT on food).
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is predominantly analytical and based on laws, but also contains slight irony and provocation (a reference to the Reform Party and the excitement in the hall). Both logical arguments (shortcomings of the law, the Italian example) and anecdotal examples (Henn Põlluaas's experience) are used to illustrate the problems faced by consumers. The overall tone is demanding and emphasizes the urgency of ensuring safety.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill (217 SE) to Amend the Income Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the session chair and the rapporteur. The tone is focused on obtaining information and ensuring procedural clarity, particularly concerning the voting results. Instead of emotional appeals, logical and fact-based questioning prevails.
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2024-02-07
The Consequences of the Green Transition

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, employing emotional terms such as "green frenzy" and "green lunacy." The appeals are grounded in real events, such as the protests by European farmers, and include direct challenges to the Prime Minister. The speaker emphasizes the logical argument that shutting down Estonian production will not save the world, while simultaneously demanding an answer regarding measures to ensure the sustained livelihood of rural areas.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning the construction of indoor football arenas (No. 498)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is pragmatic, fact-based, and neutral, focusing on dissecting problems and searching for solutions. The speaker uses personal past experience to establish credibility, explaining the rationale behind the Jõhvi decision "for a very pragmatic reason." The text concludes by posing a direct and forceful political question concerning future funding.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, presenting an interpellation to the Prime Minister before the Riigikogu. The speaker relies on logical deduction and presents specific, data-driven questions, avoiding emotional appeals.
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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 rhetorical style is predominantly factual and focused on legislative matters, but it becomes critical and urgent when discussing the rejection of the draft bill. Both logical arguments (such as the lack of supply security) and emotional appeals are utilized, especially when addressing farmers directly, urging them to demonstrate their resolve and stand up for food security. The tone is concerned and emphasizes the necessity of swift action.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Bill 180 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, addressing the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and colleagues. The tone is positive and persuasive, describing the draft bill as "excellent." The speech is very short and straightforward, including a direct appeal to colleagues to support the bill.
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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 (Bill 126 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, explanatory, and substantive, addressing the members of the Riigikogu respectfully. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing the bill's objectives and its compliance with international law. Emotional appeals are absent; the focus is placed on facts and political goals.
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2024-01-24
Security

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the chair of the session and the prime minister. The tone is rather demanding and inquisitive, emphasizing the universal importance of security topics ("all things are important"). Logical argumentation is employed, connecting the support of the defense industry with matters concerning the population's food security.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, employing ironic expressions ("quite exciting phrases again") when commenting on the minister's positions. The speaker relies on logical counterarguments and highlights the unfair impact of the car tax, concluding by challenging the ministry to lead by example regarding its own vehicle fleet.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is critical and pressing, presenting a direct objection to the minister's answers. The speaker employs both logical argumentation (economic stimulus) and emotional pressure, making direct reference to the danger of an increase in the number of traffic accident victims. The style is formal, but contains sharp criticism.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is formal, yet strongly grounded in personal experience as a member of an apartment association board, utilizing specific examples and calculations. The tone is critical and concerned, describing forced renovation as a "very painful topic." Both logical argumentation (loan payments compensate for savings) and an emotional appeal emphasizing freedom are employed.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (131 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is very formal, brief, and businesslike, focusing on the procedure (first reading, bill number, and submission date). The tone is persuasive and direct, concluding with a clear request to support the bill.
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2024-01-17
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (235 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speech is formal and respectful towards colleagues ("Esteemed Deputy Speaker! Dear colleagues!"). The tone is urgent, emphasizing the existence of a difficult situation and directly requesting support for the bill. The appeal is primarily emotional and value-based, focusing on ensuring people's livelihood.
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2024-01-17
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (153 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, addressing the esteemed Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and colleagues. The appeal is primarily logical, relying on the statistic of 40% inflation to justify the need for the proposed income tax reduction. The tone suggests quick and effective action.
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2024-01-17
Draft Bill Amending the Income Tax Act (118 SE), First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, addressing the esteemed Vice-President of the Riigikogu and colleagues. The tone is serious and persuasive, including a direct appeal to support the draft bill. The argumentation is logical, focusing on economic facts (the worsened situation, the increase in consumption).
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and direct, focusing on details and procedures (e.g., the protocol for opening packages and the explanatory memorandum). The speaker poses questions in a logical and formal manner, but becomes defensive and slightly confrontational in the third address, defending the right to pose questions in the main chamber.
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2024-01-17
Defending the Eastern border

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and focused on inquiry, addressing the esteemed Presiding Officer and the Minister. The tone is one of concern and demand, concentrating on logical arguments and posing direct questions regarding the mechanisms used to guarantee security.
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2024-01-17
Educational Issues in Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speaker employs a formal, direct, and demanding rhetorical style, putting pointed questions to the minister during the parliamentary information hour. They rely on logical and evidence-based arguments, referencing specific events (such as classification and detention) and demanding concrete solutions.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, beginning with polite addresses to the presiding officer and the presenter. The tone turns critical when the arguments of the opposing side are addressed, particularly the use of "graveyard peace" to justify inaction ("finding a rationale for oneself"). The speaker employs a logical appeal to highlight the contradiction between the monument's location and the glorification of the Soviet occupation occurring there.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry concerning the misappropriation of "Slava Ukraini" funds and the related investigation (No. 578)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is direct, skeptical, and demanding, employing an idiom in the introduction to underscore its doubts regarding the thoroughness of the investigation. The rhetoric focuses on logical questions and highlighting procedural shortcomings, demanding specific answers concerning the evidence and the timeline. The tone is formal, addressing the esteemed session chairman and the Minister.
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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 rhetoric is formal and respectful, addressing the minister directly. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, focusing on logical connections and demanding data-driven answers and action plans.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, employing direct questions aimed at the Prime Minister and voicing strong skepticism regarding the project's utility ("I don't really believe in it very much"). The speaker relies on logical arguments concerning financial costs and negative socio-economic consequences.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is confrontational and forceful, employing powerful hyperbole, such as "taxed the people to death" and "businesses will be shut down." Although the address to the Prime Minister is formal, the appeal is emotional and presented as a rhetorical question to underscore the gravity of the situation.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is skeptical and confrontational, including a touch of sarcasm aimed at the presenter ("mechanical reading"). It employs sharp rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the government’s optimistic assessment of the situation.
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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 direct, critical, and question-driven, presenting a sharp challenge to the Prime Minister regarding spending priorities. A logical appeal is employed, contrasting foreign aid with domestic deficiencies to underscore the urgency of the stated position.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker's style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the Prime Minister directly. The rhetoric is logical and focuses on clarifying definitions, framing the question as a clear dichotomy ("Which one is the emphasis placed on?"). The tone is businesslike and demands clarity.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and analytical. The speaker poses direct questions to challenge procedural decisions and clarify the ministers' remit, maintaining a tone that is relatively neutral and institution-focused. The appeal is logical and centers on the structure of the parliament.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (245 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, focusing on facts and procedures. The tone is moderately optimistic regarding the pace of work ('We are moving at a pretty good clip'), while also including a defensive element concerning the workload of the Riigikogu. The conclusion features a direct and brief request for support.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (149 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and colleagues. The speech is brief and centers on a logical argument when presenting the content and objectives of the draft law, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-01-10
The Situation and Developments of Nordica and Associated Companies

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, beginning with a polite greeting to the minister on the occasion of the start of the political year. The speaker employs logical appeals, presenting hypothetical scenarios that highlight procedural risks and a lack of transparency. The overall tone is concerned and cautious, focusing on the avoidance of potential negative consequences.
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