By Agendas: Lauri Läänemets

Total Agendas: 72

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and emotionally charged, emphasizing social injustice and government incompetence. Both personal stories from low-income individuals and detailed budget and tax figures are utilized to create a stark contrast. The tone is accusatory toward the government, citing panic and irresponsibility.
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2025-10-08
Public Finance

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The style is sharply critical and highly argumentative, presenting detailed financial data to demonstrate the irrationality and imprudence of the government's decisions. It employs both a logical appeal (figures, debt burden) and an emotional appeal (the subsistence struggles of low-wage earners). The tone is direct and demanding, repeatedly challenging the Prime Minister regarding the underlying fiscal policy rationale.
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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 highly combative, accusatory, and straightforward, employing sharp questions and irony (e.g., "It's really great to get ahead of everyone else like that!"). Although a great deal of specific numerical data is presented, the tone remains emotionally charged, accusing the government of irresponsibility and of creating the worst budget in history. The speaker also draws a political comparison, asserting that the government's actions make EKRE pale in comparison.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, focusing on demanding accountability and highlighting the lack of transparency ("who does what, but the numbers just appear"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, linking budget decisions to the deepening of educational inequality. The tone is formal and direct, emphasizing the painful nature of the issue for many families.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is pressing and concerned, emphasizing the critical nature of the situation and its direct impact on children ("real life"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, connecting the social problem with specific budgetary data to demand progress toward solutions.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and analytical, focusing on highlighting political contradictions and security concerns. The speaker utilizes their past experience as an authority figure and presents criticism in the form of rhetorical questions to emphasize the illogical nature of the political landscape.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is highly combative, emotional, and accusatory, focusing on the opposing side's personal courage and accountability. Strong personal attacks and low-register expressions are employed ("spineless," "shaking in their boots") to emphasize the minister's alleged dishonesty and "talking rubbish." The tone is direct and demanding.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite and formal, beginning with respectful addresses directed at the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, yet it also contains a brief emotional note expressing regret regarding the absence of crucial participants. The speaker rapidly transitions from expressing agreement to posing a specific strategic question.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and emotional, employing moral appeals and underscoring a strong sense of injustice. Storytelling is utilized, providing examples of the difficult lives of low-wage earners and caregivers to illustrate the budget's negative impact. The tone is urgent and cautionary, emphasizing that the future is being squandered using borrowed funds.
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2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is pragmatic, serious, and slightly urgent, emphasizing the historical importance of the law and the necessity of swift action. It utilizes both an emotional appeal (saving human lives) and strong logical justification, starting with a personal anecdote about the recommendations from Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs. The tone is generally optimistic regarding the law's implementation but expresses regret over the delays.
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2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is extremely confrontational and accusatory, directly charging the Prime Minister with lying to Parliament. Strong emotional language is employed, including terms like "senseless," "illogical," and "populist," while emphasizing injustice and irresponsibility. The appeals used to support these accusations are primarily logical and data-driven.
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2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style of the speech is combative, forceful, and highly critical of the government, blending emotional appeals with concrete economic arguments. Storytelling is employed (a family unable to afford the theater) and regional examples are cited to personalize the issue of inequality. The tone is cautionary, accusing the government of being on the wrong track and shirking responsibility.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, directing criticism straight at the actions of the coalition partner. Personal experience is utilized (referencing the time spent as Minister of the Interior), and the lack of speed and legal clarity is highlighted, concluding with a direct question aimed at the minister concerning accountability.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The tone is sharply critical and combative, accusing the Prime Minister of evading responsibility and failing to provide adequate answers. It employs irony ("interesting state capitalism," "brilliant business plan") and appeals both to logic (economic damage) and emotion (the medical waiting lists faced by the Estonian people). It stresses the necessity of a courteous and substantive discussion, which the government is claimed to be avoiding.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is inquisitive and concerned, conveying specific fears and doubts originating externally (from entrepreneurs). Logical argumentation is employed, highlighting injustice and procedural irregularities, and directly asking the Prime Minister for clarification regarding the situation that has developed.
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2025-09-17
State finances

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, calling into question the moral foundation and philosophy behind the prime minister's choices. It employs both logical arguments (specific euro amounts and tax burden percentages) and emotional appeals, highlighting the perceived injustice. The style remains formal yet direct, characterized by the posing of repeated questions and the inclusion of comparative examples drawn from the actions of the Finnish and Swedish governments.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, posing a sharp question to the minister regarding the state's inaction. The tone is formal and logical, focusing on the link between the problem (lack of housing) and the solution (dormitories). The appeal is directed at the state's responsibility to ensure educational opportunities for all young people.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, characteristic of an official inquiry (or interpellation), and focuses on logical argumentation. The speaker uses references to academic authors and reports to underscore the gravity of the concern, demanding specific steps and a plan from the minister.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker's rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing a question to the minister regarding the advisability of changing the policy. The appeal is logical, focusing on the consideration of structural solutions (the redirection of funding), without emotional or personal arguments. The tone is measured and solution-oriented.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, employing salutations such as "Esteemed Chairman of the Session" and "Honorable Minister." The tone is serious and demanding, emphasizing the importance of the matter at hand. A logical and fact-based approach is utilized, requiring a clear yes/no answer from the Minister concerning specific information.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, demanding, and repetitive, focusing on repeated requests for clarification and questioning the government's logic ("Please explain what this government logic is"). The speaker primarily uses a logical appeal to highlight the inconsistency of the opposing side's arguments, stressing that if holidays fall on a weekday, it is considered normal, but if there is an attempt to move them to a weekday, it is labeled a "catastrophe."
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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 rhetorical style is sharp, demanding, and direct, repeatedly accusing the minister of answering questions "completely off the mark." Repeated rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the contradiction between the safety requirements for residential and industrial buildings. The tone is critical and calls for the government to shed light on the arguments used in the debate, hinting at ulterior motives.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate, sharp, and confrontational, especially when addressing the Reform Party and the Centre Party. The speaker employs strong emotional appeals (referencing the concerns of Türi residents and the example of Aili) and contrasts market logic with value-based governance. He/She uses direct questions and calls to action ("Are you going to solve the problem?", "Don't lie to the people"), demanding honesty and concrete action.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and yet pressing, emphasizing the urgency and danger of the issue. The speaker employs a logical approach, agreeing with the minister on the necessity of a debate, but pressuring the government for immediate regulatory action. The primary appeal is focused on safety and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker's style is predominantly critical, sharp, and urgent, especially when evaluating the government's actions, using expressions like "absurdi" (absurdity) and "pilla-palla" (wasteful/messy). He relies heavily on logical arguments (the need for security, economic impacts, correct procedure), but presents them in an emotionally charged and demanding tone. He also uses journalistic references (an article in Eesti Ekspress) and quotes opponents (Kristina Kallas’s words) to amplify his arguments.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is confident and authoritative, drawing on personal experience and the positions of police experts. The speaker uses rhetorical questions to challenge the opposing side's arguments and is critical of the opposing view that disregards expert consensus. The tone is logical, directly linking government priorities to budgetary consequences.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and critical, expressing surprise at the lack of support for the proposed amendment ("I was genuinely surprised"). Strong figurative language (e.g., "cacophony") is employed to highlight the political discord. The speaker appeals to logical arguments regarding the budget and cost-effectiveness, raising questions about the claims put forth by the government and the commission.
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2025-06-18
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and forceful, describing current policy as a "dead end." The appeals combine strong moral arguments (e.g., "there is no moral reason whatsoever") with logical, data-driven claims. Simplified language is used to explain the unfairness of the tax system to the average Estonian family.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and analytical, addressing the minister respectfully. The speaker poses logical and specific questions, focusing on the details of the policy and potential negative consequences (e.g., teacher shortages). The tone is concerned but constructive, seeking clarification regarding the provisions of the bill.
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2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The style is formal, addressing the respected session chairman and the prime minister, but the tone is sharply questioning and critical. The speaker employs logical appeals, demanding justifications for the dramatic shift in the political position and referencing previous public disagreements. The emphasis is on facts and procedural inconsistencies, rather than emotional arguments.
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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 accusatory, employing direct claims of dishonesty and incompetence (e.g., concerning the Swedish prisoners issue). The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and insider knowledge to counter the minister's public rhetoric. The tone is formal, yet it incorporates moral pressure (the Pihlakodu case) and raises questions regarding political accountability.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and straightforward, accusing the minister of using flawed rhetoric and fundamentally misunderstanding the situation. It employs both logical arguments (the definition of compromise) and emotional emphasis on the employee's weaker position and lack of job security. The minister also receives a polite, yet sharp comment regarding their condescending behavior.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is very critical, combative, and forceful, especially regarding right-wing dogmas and the 30-year economic policy. It uses strong emotional appeals (Estonian families are suffering, class society) combined with logical arguments (inequality statistics, the need for investment). The style is formal yet passionate, calling for an honest tax debate.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and inquiry-based, aiming to hold the representatives of the commission and the government accountable. Logical argumentation is employed, relying on international expert organizations (IMF, OECD) to underscore the seriousness of the issue. The tone is formal and demanding, focusing specifically on whether the government has even acknowledged the problem.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is combative, fast-paced, and extremely suspicious, employing strong phrases such as "unprecedented pressure" and "shadier lobbying activities." The speaker poses rhetorical questions regarding Prime Minister Kristen Michal's motives and promises, and demands that the minister solemnly confirm adherence to public interests. He balances detailed procedural descriptions with emotional accusations regarding backroom political dealings and the distortion of truth.
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2025-06-11
About coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, questioning, and at times accusatory, directed straight at the prime minister and the Reform Party. Both logical arguments are employed (the economic benefit of investing in education, the plight of Tallinn's children) and political appeals, accusing the opposing side of political propaganda and internal instability. The tone is formal (befitting the Riigikogu chamber) yet demanding and urgent.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, beginning with a polite but ironic acknowledgment regarding the minister's unusual presence. The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on the practical shortcomings of the policy and suspecting business interests hidden behind the draft bill.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

S1 is broad, inquisitive, and focused on finding systemic solutions. S2, conversely, is highly combative, emotional, and sharply critical, employing strong language (e.g., "to exploit," "to be crushed by the system/caught in the cogs"). The rhetoric centers on exposing injustice and appeals directly to the financial struggles of the average family trying to make ends meet, contrasting these concerns with the interests of a narrow, wealthier elite.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and accusatory, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the motives of opponents. The speaker accuses the government of playing political games and engaging in personal animosity, referencing a personal dislike for Prime Minister Michal. The appeals are a mixture of logical necessity (fair competition, security) and emotional pressure (risking people’s security).
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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 challenging and forthright, beginning with a desire to thoroughly debate the minister. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing specific facts (the unaffordability of housing, the readiness of the railway) and concluding with demanding questions regarding the government's alternative solutions. The tone is critical and requires clarification, as the government's plan has not been understood.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, expressing astonishment ("It makes me wonder") and concern regarding the project's stagnation. Logical appeals are employed by referencing prior agreements and development plans, while simultaneously accusing the opposing party of politicizing the issue. The tone is formal, respectfully addressing both the session chair and the minister.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The tone is serious and concerned, expressing the gravity of the situation ("it is very bad"). An analytical and comparative approach is used, and a direct question is put to the minister concerning the analysis and plans, suggesting a formal and policy-centered tone.
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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 serious, concerned, and demanding, emphasizing the potential threat to the funding of youth extracurricular activities. The speaker uses logical argumentation to show how pooling the money into a common pot eliminates the state guarantee, and demands specific guarantees from the minister for the continued existence of the funding.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal yet pressing, especially when addressing the decline of trust in the state apparatus, which is labeled a security threat. The speaker balances logical argumentation (democratic principles) with emotional appeal (the public's sense of justice). Finally, a very specific demand for legislative changes is presented to the minister.
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2025-05-21
Serving a narrow business interest instead of the public interest.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and highly critical, posing sharp and repeated questions to the Prime Minister. The tone is concerned and accusatory, focusing on the government's procedural failures and the absence of any safeguards against narrow business interests. The appeal relies primarily on logic and procedure, demanding clarification regarding the decision-making process.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and aggressive, accusing the minister of defending an ideological vision rather than prioritizing the welfare of the people. Both logical argumentation (citing the OECD and IMF) and a strong emotional appeal are employed, highlighting the hardship faced by families trying to make ends meet and the failure to create opportunities for children.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is critical, direct, and analytical, focusing on economic logic and data rather than matters of faith. A sharp and concerned tone is employed, describing the situation as "chaos" and "pointless bureaucracy." The speaker also employs personal attacks and allusions (e.g., "with Kaval-Ants") directed at former ministers to highlight the failure of political leadership.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is sharp, combative, and forceful, employing strong emotional appeals and colorful metaphors (e.g., "sweaters mixed up with lemons," "pig squealing"). Although logical arguments and data are presented, the tone remains critical and accusatory, describing the government's actions as "brutal." The speaker contrasts their own urgent tone with the minister's "brilliantly good, balanced, calm" presentation, which serves to conceal the actual problem.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is passionate and accusatory, focusing on injustice and stirring up concern among the "ordinary, decent Estonian people." Strong emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing the cultural and historical value of the forest ("fathers and forefathers") as opposed to mere raw material. The address is formal, yet it contains repeated, intense accusations directed at previous policy.
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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 rhetorical style is anxious, urgent, and confrontational, employing emotional expressions (e.g., "Unbelievable!", "That made me very worried"). The speaker poses direct questions to force the minister to take a clear stance regarding contributions to hobby education, and uses an accusatory tone concerning the relinquishing of the funding.
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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 rhetorical style is critical, concerned, and demanding, employing emotional appeals that focus on the suffering of ordinary people and forest owners, who are "caught between the gears." The speaker accuses the government of inaction and a lack of transparency, demanding specific and detailed answers from the minister regarding compensation. The tone is formal, yet sharp in substance.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and urgent, emphasizing the importance of prevention and avoiding security threats, because reacting after the fact is simply too late. The speaker employs logical arguments and analogies (NGOs, Bible translation) to clarify complex legal and security issues. The tone is direct and confrontational, accusing the opposing forces of acting in their own political interests rather than prioritizing national security.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker’s style is predominantly combative, accusatory, and politically sharp, especially directed at the Centre Party, which is attacked for systemic corruption and political obsession. Emotional appeals are utilized (people getting caught in the gears of the system) alongside irony ("What a longing!"). Although the substantive content of the draft bill is addressed logically, the majority of the speech is dedicated to the political opponent and dissecting their motives.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, sharply critical, and emotional, employing strong condemnatory phrases such as "shame!" and accusing opponents of "cutting corners." It appeals to the logic of national security and preparedness, but delivers the message in a combative tone, directly attacking the prime minister and the Reform Party.
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2025-05-07
People's livelihood

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and at times accusatory, especially on the topic of corruption, where sharp language is used (e.g., "using the criminal Center Party as an example"). When addressing economic issues, the approach relies on data and logical arguments to emphasize the extent of inequality. The tone is demanding toward the government and expresses concern about the livelihood of the average family.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is confrontational and ideological, employing rhetorical questions designed to challenge the minister's faith in the market economy. Strong language is used, accusing the government's approach of impoverishing people and describing the market economy as a force that "forces its way in everywhere, through the door and the window." The rhetoric establishes a sharp contrast between market logic and the social democratic approach.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, addressing the minister with sharp questions and accusing him of a serious error. Both logical arguments (the unreasonableness of economic policy) and emotional appeals (the livelihood of families) are utilized. The tone is demanding and anxious, especially concerning the Minister of Education's tendency toward "going it alone."
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is critical and questioning, utilizing a historical parallel (the Reform Party’s previous actions) to strengthen its argument and discredit the opponent’s activities. The speaker relies on logical appeals concerning efficiency and existing agreements, concluding with direct and demanding questions regarding the project's future.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The first speech is sharp and accusatory, utilizing specific political opponents and historical examples. The second speech is well-argued, politically ambitious, and emphasizes urgency, employing a logical appeal to solve structural economic problems. Both speeches are formal, delivered within the framework of a parliamentary interpellation addressed to the minister.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, particularly when criticizing the Social Minister's response and the government's economic performance. It employs both logical economic arguments (GDP, VAT) and emotional appeals concerning the livelihood of the elderly. When attacking the Centre Party, the style becomes highly accusatory and sharp, charging them with robbing future pensioners of their future and engaging in corruption.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, addressing the minister with an accusation of "fibbing" and criticizing the Prime Minister's stance on trade unions. Strong emotional appeals are employed, emphasizing the vulnerability of mothers and fathers. The speaker uses sharp rhetorical questions to underscore the negative consequences of the draft bill.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and combative, employing strong negative assessments ("one of the worst bills"). The speaker combines emotional accusations (lobbying, suspicion of corruption, demagoguery) with logical arguments concerning procedural efficiency. The style is direct and poses direct questions to opponents regarding the benefits offered.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, urgent, and sharply critical, focusing on logical and mathematical argumentation to demonstrate the fallacies in the opponents' positions. The tone is one of concern, warning about the impending energy crisis and high prices, while also being personally confrontational, addressing opponents directly (e.g., Urmas Reinsalu). References are made to the author's previous experience in government to confirm that these problems have been known for a long time.
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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 worried, highlighting tough times and warning that the situation is going to get "increasingly difficult." Juxtaposition is used (pitting the Reform Party's previous position against the current minister) along with direct questions to demand specific promises from the minister regarding pay raises.
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2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, concerned, and directly confrontational, utilizing strong emotional appeals (e.g., "it completely knocks the legs out from under [us]") alongside a listing of logical consequences. The speaker poses direct and critical questions to the Prime Minister regarding the government's priorities. The tone is formal, but the content is pressing.
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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 sharply critical, direct, and interrogative, challenging the minister to justify the passage of the law. The speaker employs logical argumentation (a detailed description of the consequences) and emotional appeal, emphasizing family well-being and the difficulties associated with acquiring a home.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and insistent, repeatedly stressing that the claims presented regarding the security threat are facts. Logical appeals are employed to differentiate local Orthodox believers from Kremlin politics, and the Estonian draft law is contrasted with the decisions made by the Latvian parliament. The discourse is formal and centers on depicting a threat (Russian aggression) and defending the law from the perspective of constitutionality.
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2025-04-09
Reduction of employee rights

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and confrontational, addressing the Prime Minister directly. Strong emotional appeals are employed, illustrating the impact of the changes on vulnerable workers (e.g., a mother with sick children). The logical argumentation is bolstered by the contrast between the salary security of government members and the insecurity of ordinary workers, utilizing rhetorical questions centered on the theme of justice.
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and encouraging, beginning with congratulations extended to both the elected chairman and the other candidates. Persuasion primarily relies on value-based appeals (rule of law, freedom) and organizational arguments ("a fresh perspective"). The tone is balanced and consensus-driven, aiming to garner support for one's candidate.
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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 formal and parliamentary, yet sharply argumentative and principled, emphasizing the rule of law and human dignity. Strong moral appeals and comparisons are employed to discredit the arguments of opponents. The tone becomes personal and indignant when delivering criticism, particularly when addressing opponents' unethical attempts at influence, which are deemed offensive and are seen as testing the limits of the law.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is authoritative and slightly combative, employing strong language (e.g., "weak and cowardly state," "tucks its tail between its legs") to discredit the opponents' proposal. It balances emotional appeals ("let's not falter") with logical arguments, stressing the importance of threat assessments provided by security agencies and the need for resource conservation. The speech is formal, yet it includes direct warnings about potential consequences.
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2025-03-19
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and confrontational, emphasizing the urgency of the issue and requiring specific answers. Accusations are leveled regarding the opponent's avoidance ("playing a cat-and-mouse game") and hiding behind state secrets. The appeals are primarily logical, relying on publicly known facts and expert recommendations, but they are delivered with high intensity.
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