By Years: Mihkel Lees

The style is predominantly formal and analytical, particularly when presenting the technical details of legislation and summarizing the work of committees. When addressing crisis and social issues, an urgent and empathetic tone is employed, stressing the importance of building confidence in an uncertain world. The argumentation is structured and logic-based, frequently utilizing numbered points (firstly, secondly, thirdly) to clarify systemic changes.

The rhetorical style is formal, fact-based, and heavily data-driven, utilizing extensive statistics (pension increases, budget cut amounts, percentages). The tone directed at the opposition is defensive and occasionally aggressive, accusing them of fearmongering and distorting the facts. Overall, the speaker’s objective is to explain and justify the government’s decisions by referring to the necessity (or needs-based rationale) behind them.