By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri

Total Sessions: 2

Fully Profiled: 2

2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The style is argumentative, critical, and occasionally defensive, accusing opponents of hypocrisy, boorish behavior, and outright lying. The speaker employs both logical arguments (such as procedural errors) and personal examples (including insults) to underscore the adversaries' lack of integrity. The text concludes with a straightforward recommendation for the opposition to focus on substantive work.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style is dual: formal and detailed in reports on the commission's work, yet it shifts to being sharp and passionate when expressing political viewpoints. It employs strong criticism directed at opponents, accusing them of pursuing short-term political gains, engaging in demagoguery, and "playing the fool." The conclusion strongly stresses the necessity of statesmanship and unity within the context of international security, utilizing an emotional appeal ("nobody loves us").