By Agendas: Tõnis Lukas

Total Agendas: 104

Fully Profiled: 104

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2025-10-08
Budget

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful ("Honorable Chairman! Respected Prime Minister!") and centered on inquiry. The tone is one of concern, as previous plans have not been fully reflected in the budget. The appeal is logical and procedural, focusing on the deficiencies in the outcomes of political agreements and negotiations.
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2025-09-17
The Estonian language

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, urgent, and confrontational, particularly concerning government promises and deadlines, expressing outright distrust ("the privilege not to trust what you say"). Both logical arguments (the outdated requirements of the law) and a strong emotional appeal are employed, describing the situation as humiliating for Estonians. The speaker concludes their first address with a pointed question, casting doubt on the minister's commitment to the Estonian language.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, addressing the Chairman and the Chancellor of Justice with respect, but the tone is critical and concerned, describing the situation as an "upside-down time." The speaker employs strong emotional appeals (the honor of the Estonian language, the dignity of Estonians) and presents their viewpoint as a pointed question, which is preceded by praise for the addressee.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker’s tone is predominantly critical, demanding, and urgent, especially when criticizing the government’s inaction in preventing the teachers’ strike. Both logical arguments (such as budget data and legal deadlines) and emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing societal stress and the predicament faced by families. The style is formal, yet it includes sharp warnings—for example, the prediction that the government will soon be searching high and low for teachers.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is analytical, formal, and critical, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of the draft law. Logical arguments are employed, focusing on legal certainty (at the regulatory level) and the unexpected consequences of financial mechanisms (the differentiation fund). A warning is issued that without a general wage increase, the resulting joy will remain a "deceptive pleasure."
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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 sharply critical and urgent, accusing the government of "flailing about" and a complete lack of strategic foresight. Both emotional appeals (a diminishing sense of security, lack of public trust) and logical arguments (a lack of mandate, the Swedish example) are employed to underscore the gravity of the situation. The language remains formal yet direct, utilizing strong negative phrases such as "botched" and "time wasted."
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, explanatory, and detailed, focusing on introducing the content and structure of the draft bill and answering questions. Logical arguments and references to historical and international context are used to justify the necessity of the law. The tone is persuasive and committed, emphasizing that the law provides certainty but is not a regulatory compendium of commands and prohibitions.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is appreciative and conciliatory, praising those who participated in finalizing the draft bill and the compromises that were reached. The style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical arguments concerning the proportions of science funding and the necessity of coordination. The speaker expresses hope that the process will move forward toward "coordination and brotherly peace."
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is explanatory, analytical, and formal, focusing on unraveling the historical logic behind complex legislative processes and regulations. The tone is neutral and rational, avoiding emotional appeals and relying on logical arguments when substantiating the origins of bureaucracy.
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2025-06-11
Pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal, yet it incorporates sharp political sarcasm and a personal address to the Prime Minister, ironically praising his "performances" and questioning his party loyalty. The tone is analytical, focusing on strategic problems (unemployment, retirement age), but the questions are posed critically, casting doubt on the government's proposed solutions.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech adopts a serious and urgent tone, employing strong emotional appeals (such as highlighting the "terrible" threat faced by civilian casualties) combined with logical arguments concerning the necessity of defense and existing financial limitations. The style is formal, incorporating strategic analysis and references to prior political actions and historical context.
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2025-06-04
Wages and school lunches

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, logical, and insistent, focusing on political accountability and data. Instead of emotional appeals, a critical and direct line of questioning is employed, demanding specific budget figures and a strategic outlook from the ministry. The tone is concerned, warning against the reduction in real wages and the danger of "falling through the floor."
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2025-06-04
The role of the Estonian language in public space

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is sharp, critical, and incisive, focusing on exposing the government's inaction and its failure to deliver on promises. Both official statistics and value-based arguments are utilized, comparing Estonia to other countries (Finland, Germany, Latvia) and warning against the formation of linguistic "bubbles."
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, beginning with polite addresses to the Minister and the Chairman. The speaker makes a logical appeal, identifying a clear problem (arbitrary decisions and waste) and demanding a systemic solution from the Minister.
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is passionate, forceful, and critical, combining idealistic and emotional appeals (e.g., thinking with the heart) with concrete facts and criticism. Sharp and direct language is employed, accusing the opposing side of having an inferiority complex and disregarding elementary standards of care. Logical argumentation is preferred, relying on facts concerning the survival and scope of use of the language.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal, analytical, and critically interrogative, addressing both the minister and the transcript respectfully. The emphasis is placed on logical argumentation and procedural shortcomings, while simultaneously issuing an emotional warning regarding regional consequences ("regional policy pains"). Figurative expressions are employed, such as "Tallinn's golden ring" and "plexiglass wall."
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and inquiry-focused, aimed at obtaining specific information from the minister regarding policy implementation and the results of audits. The tone is analytical and centers on verifying accountability, commencing with a polite address and acknowledgment of the minister's position.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech adopts a critical and pressing tone, utilizing formal forms of address ("Respected Minister," "Highly Esteemed Transcript"). The style is a blend of logical argumentation (funding shortfalls) and emotional/value-based appeal (public good, language bubbles), criticizing the government's actions with terms like "fumbling" and "illusion."
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2025-05-15
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances supporting the plan to build offshore wind farms" (586 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style of address is formal, direct, and centered on questions, respectfully engaging both the presiding officer and the rapporteur. Clarifying language is used to ascertain the intentions of the bill’s initiator, coupled with a slight procedural note regarding the previous presenter’s swift departure ("poof, gone").
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and inquisitive, addressing both the director and the minister respectfully. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on the existing compensation mechanism to justify the necessity of expanding it. The tone is direct, aiming to elicit a clear position from the minister regarding the proposal.
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2025-05-07
Bringing in foreign labor

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and deeply concerned, highlighting the long-term negative consequences that the introduction of cheap labor poses to societal sustainability. It employs logical argumentation and clear cause-and-effect relationships (cheap labor leads to depressed wages, which in turn fuels out-migration). The tone is demanding toward the government, pressing for concrete plans and criticizing the past trivialization of population policy.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical, pressing, and at times confrontational, especially concerning the government's inaction and the failure of regional policy. It employs both logical arguments (state institutions in Tallinn created by taxpayers) and emotional appeals (the loss of security, children leaving rural areas). The style is formal, incorporating sharp political phrases such as "political tourists" and the demand to "get to work."
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, particularly regarding the Ministry of Culture’s budget cuts and its previous inaction in preparing for the Year of the Book. The speaker employs logical arguments (tax incentives) and emotional appeals (the bearers of national enthusiasm), stressing the necessity of maintaining the integrity of the cultural pyramid. He repeatedly uses the "pyramid" metaphor when describing the structure of culture and sports.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speech is critical and interrogative, employing a rhetorical question to cast doubt on the opposing party's motives ("Why are you so anti-market now?"). The style is logical, grounded in the rules of the market economy and contrasting those rules with current policy. The tone is accusatory, referencing an ideological retreat.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and cautionary, emphasizing international threats and domestic vulnerability. Logical arguments are employed, linking the external threat to local politics. The speaker poses rhetorical questions to highlight the national significance of local issues and prompt further discussion points that would substantiate this connection.
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2025-03-26
Integration of immigrants

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, employing strong warnings ("mass immigration") and accusing the government of desiring to import cheap labor. The style is formal and logical, relying on statistics (the volume of language instruction, employees' language proficiency) and posing direct and demanding questions to the minister regarding funding and plans.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, employing strong language such as "simplified propagandistic note." It appeals both to logic (by referencing exceptions within the law) and to emotion, emphasizing the exodus of local residents due to the undercutting of wage levels. The speaker frames their viewpoints as questions and interventions in order to challenge the dominant narrative.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style starts off polite and even complimentary toward the minister, but quickly shifts to being direct and demanding. Logical argumentation is employed, focusing on the procedural timeline for the draft bill, while simultaneously expressing slight frustration over the long-term delays ("I've been hearing this for a couple of years").
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, critical, and pressing, conveying outrage regarding the hurried and unjust nature of the reform ("unjust"). The text employs both logical arguments (specifically, challenging the projected savings figures) and powerful emotional appeals, focusing on the resulting insecurity for children and families. The speaker repeatedly utilizes rhetorical questions to underscore the contradictions between the minister's earlier statements and the current reality.
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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 and serious, underscoring the necessity of recognizing these problems and addressing the Prime Minister directly. Value-based and logical appeals are employed, citing the Constitution as a valuable aid in reaching national consensus. The speaker draws a sharp contrast between those who deem the population crisis significant and those who dismiss the discussion of Estonian identity (Eestlus) as an "outdated anachronism."
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, leveling sharp questions and direct accusations at the government regarding its intention to import cheap labor. It employs both logical argumentation (specifically, exceeding wage demands) and emotional appeal (the resulting outflow of Estonians), maintaining a tone that is both critical and deeply concerned.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and interrogative, focusing on the scrutiny of political details and previous agreements. The tone is respectful (as it is an address to the Minister), and the objective is to gain clarity on whether the budgetary realignments will bring additional funding to the sector or if they merely constitute the reallocation of existing resources.
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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 style of the address is urgent and combative, strongly appealing to the will and sense of justice of the people. Strong contrasts are employed (us versus those unwilling to shoulder responsibility) alongside rhetorical questions designed to emphasize the security threat and the immorality of the opposing side's warnings. The speech concludes with a direct and passionate call for the realization of the majority's will ("Let's stop playing games!").
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2025-02-19
Defence Industry Park

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, utilizing colloquial and figurative expressions (e.g., "härja ila" [bull's drool], "ahvikiirusel" [at monkey speed]) to characterize the sluggishness of the government's actions. The speaker balances the logical requirement to accelerate production with an emotional emphasis on the importance of Defense Forces personnel and their salaries. The tone is formal within the context of the Riigikogu, but the phrasing is direct and demanding.
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2025-02-17
Investigation into the failure of the education agreement (no 704)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is calm and conciliatory, emphasizing that "there is no reason to panic" and that things sometimes go better, sometimes worse. The speaker uses logical argumentation to criticize the content of the agreement and defend their party against political accusations. The tone is formal, but also includes encouraging remarks directed at the minister ("Don't lose heart").
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and concerned, highlighting the rashness and uncertainty of the process that the reform is generating within the vulnerable target group. The speaker poses logical and detailed questions regarding the ministry's calculations and plans, blending rational criticism with an emotional emphasis on valuing those who perform quality work (principals, teachers). Expressions such as "requires a certain imagination" and "fanatical implementation" are employed.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, direct, and worried in tone, describing the situation as "ominous." The speaker balances recognition (for the policy on Ukraine) with sharp criticism regarding the low level of government trust, utilizing both logical argumentation and emotional emphasis on the importance of public confidence during a crisis.
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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 and direct, expressing strong skepticism through the use of the metaphor "smokescreen." The speaker employs a critical approach, demanding clarification from the minister regarding the law's true objectives, particularly in the context of economic migration. The tone is logical and critical rather than emotional.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing a question to the presenter aimed at assessing strategic capability. The speaker employs logical appeals, referencing both historical context (the need for allied bases) and allied expectations to emphasize the necessity of increasing defense expenditures. The tone is serious and focused on testing the limits of the state's financial capacity.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is forceful, passionate, and confrontational, emphasizing the critical nature of the demographic situation and the need to find a "remedy" against changes that threaten the survival of society. The speaker employs sharp contrasts (children vs. kittens and puppies) and accuses opponents of ridiculing the debate. He escalates the rhetoric, labeling those who disregard the growth of the Estonian population as "Putinists."
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2024-12-18
Tourism Strategy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on the logical justification of culture's economic importance. The tone is critical of the government's inaction but maintains civility, beginning with compliments and concluding with holiday greetings. A rhetorical question is employed to highlight the lack of a proper place for culture within the development plan.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is sharp, critical, and insistent, starting by warning listeners to "wise up a little." It employs strong emotional appeals and historical comparisons ("to Black-Hundred, Tsarist-era chauvinism") when criticizing the Ministry of Education. The emphasis is placed on logical reasoning (a methodological justification for grouping), but the final conclusion is politically charged and confrontational.
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2024-12-11
Suffrage

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The speech is formal and urgent in tone, especially when describing security threats, emphasizing the necessity of having preparations and a counter-response in place. Both logical argumentation (a necessary measure) and an ironic interlude (the example of the Seto Ülemsootska elections) are employed to criticize the ideas put forth by the coalition partners. The style is direct, and questions are posed to the minister.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on logical arguments and procedural accuracy. The speaker poses direct questions to scrutinize the government's claims regarding the nature of the expenses, using a tone that is neutral yet critical. He contrasts the minister's assertions (a one-off cost) with the logical conclusion (an ongoing cost) should the process continue.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and analytical, employing strong imagery and irony, for example, describing an unfunded reform as "deception using wooden eggs." The speaker emphasizes logical argumentation regarding the necessity of funding, but also incorporates emotional elements, criticizing officials for concealing the reality from the minister. The overall tone is factual, yet cautionary and concerned.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The style is formal and analytical, addressing the esteemed Chairman and the Prime Minister. Logical argumentation is employed to underscore the security threat and the necessity of political consistency. The tone is persuasive and highlights the public value of the debate, which paves the way for future political actions.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal, yet it incorporates ironic or descriptive language ("the car-buying festival"), which alludes to the unexpected side effects of the policy. The speaker presents direct questions requiring forecasts, concentrating on the logical analysis concerning tax revenue and climate impact. The tone is interrogative and demands concrete data from the government.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Honored Chairman" and "Esteemed Rapporteur." The speaker presents their viewpoint analytically and procedurally, employing a rhetorical question to encourage the Riigikogu to demonstrate greater legislative courage and initiative.
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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 speech is combative and urgent in tone, utilizing strong emotional appeals and condemnation ("Shame!", "scrimping/misery," "we are setting the bar too low"). Logical arguments (statistics on wage levels, consumer price index forecasts) are balanced by a cultural and historical framework. A literary quote (Bernard Shaw) is used, and it is emphasized that the government's actions constitute "filling an empty soul with deceptive joy."
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2024-11-13
Allocations to Municipalities

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and interrogative, expressing disappointment ("very disappointed") and concern ("disturbing") regarding the government's actions. Logical appeals and procedural questions are employed to cast doubt on the validity of the government's promises and the existence of financial guarantees. The tone is demanding, emphasizing the necessity of rectifying the situation and obtaining clear answers.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the "Honored Chairman" and the "Respected Presenter." The rhetoric is analytical and interrogative, focusing on presenting external criticism (of the accusers) and requesting commentary on it. Emotional appeals are few, except for the reference to the elderly.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and analytical, emphasizing the necessity of thorough argumentation. The speaker uses logical questions to clarify policy details and refers to the social and historical importance of the debate. A logical and cautious tone dominates, rather than emotional appeals.
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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 critical and concerned, emphasizing the negative consequences of political decisions for families and rural residents. Logical argumentation (cause-and-effect relationships) is employed to highlight the severity of the situation and describe it as a "relatively harsh picture." The presentation is formal and addressed to the speaker in the form of a question.
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2024-11-06
School closures in rural areas

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on the consequences of political decisions and logical inconsistencies. Formal language is employed, and sharp rhetorical questions are posed to highlight concerns about the future of regional policy and the school network. The tone is one of concern, demanding clarification regarding the government's plans and the reduction of budget allocations.
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2024-11-05
Draft law invalidating the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is critical and direct, describing the situation politically as "extremely harsh." It employs both emotional appeals (sympathy for the regional minister) and logical argumentation regarding the negative consequences of the policies. The address is formal and focuses on questioning the integrity of the government's actions.
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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 style is formal and inquisitive, focusing on the analysis and accountability of government actions. Figurative language is employed (the chaining of bureaucracy to a rock) to underscore the necessity of curbing the regulatory burden. The tone is critical, yet it simultaneously acknowledges the nobility of the government's stated objective.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, analytical, and procedurally critical, while maintaining a respectful tone toward the minister. It employs logical arguments and references to legislative simplification agreements, highlighting contradictions in the details of the draft bill and the justifications for the fines. It also uses a popular saying ("Kaua tehtud, kaunikene").
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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 tone is critical, concerned, and detailed, emphasizing logical arguments and the negative consequences of political decisions. It uses formal language but includes hints of personal concern (e.g., regarding the Lüganuse school) to increase emotional impact. The focus is on analyzing political decisions and highlighting their contradictions, balanced against the principle of Estonia.
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2024-10-23
Regional balance

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and anxious, underscoring the gravity of pursuing regional balance and the potential threat this poses to national cohesion. The speaker employs logical arguments and concrete examples (such as jobs in county libraries and teacher salaries) to back their stance. The tone is insistent, calling for not just rhetorical, but systemic oversight.
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2024-10-23
Wordplay

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The style is formal and respectful (e.g., "Honorable Chairman," "Esteemed Prime Minister"), but the content is critical and accusatory regarding broken promises. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on political comparisons (such as previous wage increases) and the objectives outlined in the coalition agreement. Furthermore, the procedural aspects of the Riigikogu are explained at the beginning, clarifying why this specific minister was addressed with the question.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, yet highly passionate and emotional, focusing on moral and historical appeals (pathos). A narrative approach is employed to highlight the heroism and significance of the sacrifice inherent in the 1944 events, directly linking this to the necessity of commemorating these heroes with dignity. The tone is persuasive and demanding, particularly regarding the subject of rendering historical honor.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal (an address to the Minister), but the tone is worried and cautionary, highlighting an unpleasant outlook and potential dangers. The speaker uses emotional appeals, referring to the aura of the city of Tartu and the social problems linked to detainees originating from third countries.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, concentrating on logical arguments and procedural deficiencies. A critical tone is employed, challenging the decision-making process of both the commission and the government, particularly via the phrase, "you blindly trusted the government." The appeal itself is logical and fact-based (referencing forecasts) rather than emotional.
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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 style is formal and highly rhetorical, employing a direct and contrasting question to challenge the minister's logic. The appeal targets both logic and societal values, stressing the long-term significance of raising children for ensuring the provision of state services. The tone is challenging and critical.
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2024-10-09
Mass immigration of labor

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and sharply interrogative, addressing the Prime Minister directly. It employs logical arguments (such as the non-fulfillment of the quota and wage disparities) alongside emotional appeals, stressing that cheap labor is pushing Estonians out of the job market and will become a social and security burden in the future. The tone is concerned and cautionary.
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2024-10-08
Draft law amending the Blood Act (476 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, interrogative, and skeptical, calling into question the actual value of the government's activities. The figurative yet critical term "sebimine" (pointless busywork) is used to describe unnecessary activity that consumes working hours. The tone is rather logical and analytical, seeking confirmation from the minister for its negative conclusion.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is respectful toward the Chancellor of Justice, beginning with praise ("worthy of recognition," "praiseworthy"), but turns critical and concerned when posing questions regarding the activities of state-owned enterprises. Emotional descriptions are used concerning citizens being worn down by bureaucracy and the deployment of financial threats.
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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 and historically charged, beginning with a polite acknowledgment of the minister's presentation. A strong emotional appeal is employed, recounting the events of 1944 to underscore the sacrifice made by those who fought for freedom and the threat posed by the "red terror." The style is narrative rather than data-driven, centering on moral and historical values.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding the Technical Failure of the Joint Entrance Exams for State Gymnasiums (No. 627)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, concerned, and demanding, combining emotional appeals (the moral damage inflicted on youth, the issue of being misled) with logical and procedural criticism (the analysis of coordination errors). The speaker employs formal language, focusing on state responsibility and systemic solutions. He/She recommends that in development work, they should "dial back the enthusiasm a bit" and conduct more analysis.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and directly questioning, addressing the respected Prime Minister within the framework of an official inquiry. The speaker uses logical argumentation, relying on a historical precedent (the paired mechanism of salaries) to justify their position. The tone is analytical and focuses on political debate.
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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 confrontational, serious, and critical, underscoring the great responsibility inherent in the discussion ("this is no longer a game"). Strong ideological and ethical appeals are employed, accusing opponents of engaging in "cynical politics" and creating a "buffer of victim mentality." The speaker uses formal language and attempts to justify their positions within a constitutional law and security policy framework.
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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 speaker's style is critical, at times outright combative and insistent, especially when describing the government's actions ("use of force," "violent state"). They employ strong emotional appeals, focusing on the hardships faced by children and rural families. The rhetoric is a blend of political accusation and logical arguments tied to the practical needs of rural life.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, critical, and interrogative, addressing the prime ministerial candidate directly. An accusatory tone is employed when describing the Reform Party's long-term inefficiency ("The fourth government in a row! Think about that."). The speech relies on logical political questions and details, rather than emotional appeals.
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2024-06-12
Estonian-language school environment

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The style is formal, demanding, and critical, especially when addressing the Minister. Logical arguments and rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the shortcomings of the education system and the necessity of monitoring the implementation of the action plan for the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The tone is concerned and stresses the urgent need for action to ensure the continued strength of the Estonian language's role in society.
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2024-06-12
Defense expenditures

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, yet it contains sharp criticism directed at the minister, who is accused of displaying an arrogant attitude towards the opposition. The speech is logical and focuses on demanding information regarding the progress of specific initiatives, utilizing questions concerning the status of major initiatives.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and analytical, focusing on the inevitability of geopolitical choices and historical fidelity to Western values. It employs both logical arguments (the choice between East or West) and moral criticism (hypocrisy in European politics). The tone is cautionary and emphasizes the need for a timely response.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is extremely urgent, cautionary, and at times alarmist, emphasizing that any delay is "disastrous" and "criminal" regarding the Estonian language. It utilizes both emotional appeals to national self-confidence and self-respect, as well as detailed legal arguments aimed at closing legal loopholes. The speaker is direct and accusatory, naming the potential interests behind the actions of opposing parties (Bolt) and using metaphors (e.g., "the train has left").
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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 formal and analytical, providing a systematic overview of the bill's background and evolution, often utilizing historical context. The speaker employs logical arguments, stressing the necessity of maintaining professionalism and cultural traditions, and poses clarifying questions to the minister concerning the rationale behind the regulations. Furthermore, he requested additional time, suggesting a desire to address the subject matter comprehensively.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, especially concerning the minister's idealized view of Russian citizens. Logical and challenging rhetorical questions are employed to cast doubt on the reliability of sociological data. The tone is formal, but it conveys concern regarding the current volatile situation and security risks.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and urgent, utilizing emotionally charged terms like "deception," "catastrophe," and "state-sponsored falsehood." The speaker relies on logical arguments (the economic situation, historical examples) but presents them with a tone that condemns the government's actions, demanding swift and radical measures.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate, urgent, and at times sharply critical, expressing astonishment and sadness over the inaction of the Tallinn leadership. He uses both personal appeals (experiences, "Tallinn boy") and logical argumentation concerning the threat of the organization dissolving. The speaker uses strong judgments, calling the solutions offered by the opposing side "populist" and "nonsense."
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning, critical, and direct, although the address is polite ("esteemed chairman"). The speaker uses an ethical appeal, emphasizing the sharp contradiction between the church's message of peace and its actual activities, raising questions about the absence of a truce.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, directly addressing the President of the Bank of Estonia ("Esteemed President of the Bank of Estonia!"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, linking the historical financial context (forests as collateral) with contemporary climate goals, focusing on facts and policy issues.
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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 Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is urgent and critical, especially regarding delays in the work procedures of the Riigikogu (Parliament) ("Let this be the last time we break the law in committees"). The speaker uses both logical argumentation (funding proportions and coefficients) and emotional appeals (empathy towards communities, "a matter of life and death"). The speaker emphasizes the need to take concrete steps and avoid "political tourism."
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2024-04-10
Mass labor immigration

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and forceful, accusing the government of wanting to import cheap labor and concealing systemic loopholes. It employs strong figurative expressions ("deceiving with wooden eggs," "hauling cheap labor in here"). The appeals are primarily logical, relying on statistical data and regulatory analysis, but they are framed by a warning about future security threats.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite at first, but quickly turns sharp and accusatory, utilizing the phrase "hämaramaks jääb" (it remains obscure). The speaker relies on logical arguments and the details of regulations, concluding with an accusation and a rhetorical challenge regarding the necessity of importing cheap labor.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the promises made regarding teachers' salary increases (No. 580)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is critical and pressing, expressing concern over the government's failure to prevent the strike and the isolation of the Minister of Education ("left silent and powerless"). The speaker employs formal language, combining logical argumentation (budget shortfalls, delayed deadlines) with emotional emphasis on the teachers' justified expectations and the dignity of the profession. The tone is anxious, warning against a regression in wage levels and the jeopardizing of labor peace.
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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 analytical, resolute, and forceful, highlighting the abnormal status of the problem and the necessity for swift, high-quality action. It employs strong and unambiguous expressions, simultaneously criticizing "euphemistic labels" and ideologization. The speaker relies on logic, data, and historical context, all while maintaining a formal and respectful tone (e.g., "Highly respected transcript").
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, calling into question the minister's motives and the timing of his actions. The speaker employs logical arguments and refers to specific historical political decisions. The speech concludes with ironic praise for the minister regarding his delayed action.
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2024-03-20
Third Reading of the Draft Act (338 SE) on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical, factual, and cautiously optimistic, employing extensive legislative and financial terminology. It utilizes logical appeals, clarifying the rationale and historical context behind proposed solutions (such as creating an alternative route or bypass). Furthermore, it emotionally stresses the national cultural significance of high-quality Estonian-language media for the younger generation.
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2024-03-20
Continuation of the First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (373 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, emphasizing the need to clearly establish political priorities and put an end to the uncertainty faced by teachers. Both logical arguments (such as the failure to approve the budget) and figurative expressions are used, including the phrase ("as messy as Kört-Pärtel's shirt"). There are also direct personal remarks aimed at opponents and procedural questions (specifically regarding the presence of Jevgeni Ossinovski).
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is urgent, concerned, and critical, stressing that the government's inaction is "dangerous for Estonian society" and that they must "turn back from the ruinous path." It primarily employs logical and political arguments, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its promises and destroying public trust. It demands an extraordinary leadership decision and that the matter be placed directly under the control of the head of government.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is predominantly formal, explanatory, and centered on procedure. Speaker 2 employs logical argumentation to justify the complex legislative route, emphasizing the historical context and the necessity of avoiding a time-consuming new tender process. Speaker 1 is direct and clearly requests clarification concerning the procedural right of veto.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and cautious, focusing on facts and procedural concerns. Logical arguments are utilized (government promises, director's assurances), and a direct question is posed regarding the permanence of the open bypass, which emphasizes a potential future threat.
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2024-02-21
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent, worried, and confrontational, employing powerful imagery (such as "on the verge of going down the toilet") to highlight the threat of national decline. The speaker presents logical arguments regarding uncontrolled immigration, but the tone is distinctly critical and demands concrete action from the government. He uses formal language, addressing the esteemed Chairman and Minister.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and highly inquisitive, posing detailed questions to the minister regarding exceptions and practical implementation. The speaker stresses their intellectual curiosity and employs logical argumentation to highlight the bill's deficiencies within the cultural and sports sectors. The tone is one of concern, referring to the tax as a "heavy blow."
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, anxious, and at times alarmist, utilizing powerful metaphors (e.g., "Pandora's Box," "going down the demographic drain") to warn of the consequences of uncontrolled immigration. The address is formal yet aggressive, focusing on emotional appeals regarding both security and cultural preservation, supported by references to educational problems (PISA) and economic costs. The speaker demands that the government establish control and apply the brakes before it is too late.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and at times pressing, particularly regarding the necessity of improving science funding structures and expediting the processing of the draft law. The speaker relies on logical arguments and criticism of policy, employing a rhetorical question concerning the impact of the security situation on attracting foreign researchers. The overall tone is one of concern, yet constructive, calling for a broader perspective on the function of science.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, incorporating both political pressure (regarding the strike) and strong value-based appeals ("the essence of Estonia"). Metaphors are employed, such as "tailor-made suit" to describe local solutions, along with strong judgments (e.g., "stupid decisions") when criticizing the failures of local governments and policy. The tone is at times urgent, particularly when demanding solutions from the government.
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2024-01-17
Teachers' Salaries

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is urgent and critical, emphasizing the government's inability to act and deliver on its promises. Logical appeals are employed, referencing the coalition agreement, specific years (2024–2027), and financial shortfalls. The speaker poses direct questions to the prime minister concerning concrete proposals aimed at preventing the strike.
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2024-01-17
The Bronze Soldier

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is argumentative and directly corrective, beginning with a request to refute a false claim. The tone is formal, addressing the chairperson, and relies on the logical presentation of facts, emphasizing procedural details (participation in the vote, the proposer of the bill).
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker's rhetoric is pressing, cautionary, and sharply critical, particularly concerning the government's actions. He employs both logical arguments (figures, wage statistics) and strong emotional appeals, warning against the damage being done to the foundations of statehood and referencing the "shiver of horror." The style is formal, yet it contains sharp accusations regarding the government's "bungling" and irresponsibility.
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2024-01-09
First Reading of the Draft Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (327 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and courteous, respectfully addressing both the chairman and the rapporteur ("Esteemed Chairman!", "Respected Rapporteur!"). The speaker employs a direct question format, which is logical and fact-based, while simultaneously and pragmatically acknowledging the limitations on providing an answer ("due to classification").
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The tone is analytical, yet simultaneously empathetic and urgent, especially when handling the topic of the strike, giving the government two weeks to take action. It employs metaphors ("two waves breaking against each other," "a drowning situation") and references statesmanlike conduct (the president's measured word), contrasting this with a "battle cry" and "partisan tourism." It appeals both to logic (the allocation of funding) and moral support (supporting the community).
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