By Agendas: Mart Maastik

Total Agendas: 197

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2025-10-15
Guarantee

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and direct, expressing frustration over the Prime Minister's evasion of answers and political accusations. Logical arguments are employed, highlighting taxpayer risks and fiscal inefficiency by comparing the costly study to the results achieved by ChatGPT.
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2025-10-15
Finance

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is critical, direct, and interrogative, addressing the Prime Minister formally, yet sharply. A logical appeal is employed, contrasting the study's cost (€100,000) with its rapid availability thanks to artificial intelligence. The speaker expresses doubt regarding the study's impartiality, hinting that the work was based on material provided by the client.
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2025-10-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, challenging, and accusatory, frequently employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on both the urgency of the draft bill and the competence of the ministry. Logical arguments (concerning competition and risks) are combined with direct accusations of the government's political disinterest and lack of transparency. Finally, there is a direct insinuation that the ruling parties favor platform service providers, which serves to heighten the emotional tension.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, concerned, and challenging, posing sharp questions to the minister. The speaker employs an emotional appeal (referencing the death of a friend's mother) combined with a logical argument to highlight the system's inconsistencies. The tone is formal, yet it urgently demands a concrete plan for improving the situation.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is direct, questioning, and critical, employing a logical appeal to contrast the budget deficit with the proposed tax policy. The tone is formal ("Mr. Chairman! Esteemed Annely!"), yet sharp, challenging the alignment of the government's priorities. The speaker uses data (1.7 billion euros) to support their arguments.
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2025-10-08
Budget and Tax Policy

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is critical and provocative, employing direct questions when addressing the Prime Minister. The speaker contrasts the government's optimistic presentation and promises (taxes will fall) with concrete facts (a significant deficit, wage hikes, and an increase in the labor force), relying on logical and evidence-based arguments.
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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 style is confrontational and critical, combining political analysis (the size of the deficit) with personal observations (the minister's tired and sad demeanor). The address concludes with a direct and intense question regarding the minister's authority and forced conduct, suggesting that this constitutes a substantive attack on the government's credibility.
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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 direct, critical, and occasionally confrontational, addressing the minister directly. Both logical arguments (the aging vehicle fleet) and emotional appeals (the difficulties faced by rural areas) are utilized, accusing the government of ignoring reality and engaging in political window dressing.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical and pressing, emphasizing the need for political courage and common sense. The speaker uses appeals to logic, comparing the project's financing to a failed business, and calls for strong pressure on the government. Emotionally charged expressions are used, such as "into an absurd situation" and "the mystical European Union," to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, employing a critical and analytical tone to challenge the practical implications of the draft bill. The speaker uses figurative expressions ("the realism of green dreams," "all that glitters is not gold") and the maxim "there is no such thing as a free lunch." The appeal is primarily logical, demanding clarification regarding bureaucracy and cost calculations.
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2025-09-17
Tax Festival Continues

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and insistent, employing strong negative wording ("tax festival," "chaos," "fumbling," "stupid investments"). The appeal is directed at the government's lack of credibility and the instability of its policies, demanding concrete answers and learning from mistakes.
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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 and businesslike, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur respectfully. Logical appeals are used, which are based on international comparisons and the recommendations of expert groups (OSCE). The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the need for the rapid resolution of security risks before the elections.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, accusatory, and critical, focusing on exposing the contradiction between the minister’s actions and his words. Logical argumentation is employed, relying on specific financial data and a clear contrast (frugality versus excessive spending). The speaker poses questions in a sharp tone, demanding an explanation for the minister’s hypocritical conduct.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, presenting a direct challenge to the minister’s report. A sharp contrast is used (a farmer discovers the drone, not the Defence Forces) to highlight the inefficiency of the government’s actions. The tone is urgent, demanding immediate and concrete investments.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal, yet often sharp and critical, particularly concerning the government's actions. Sarcasm is employed (such as the compromise proposal regarding the Prime Minister's response) alongside emotional appeals (deceiving voters, punishing families with children). Simultaneously, there is a call for statesmanlike conduct and a focus on the actual work, criticizing the proceedings in the Riigikogu (Parliament) as a "farce."
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2025-06-18
Energetics

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, leaning heavily on logical arguments and research data rather than emotions. Although the address to the minister is formal ("esteemed minister, dear friend Andres"), pointed questions are posed to him, demanding justification for the continuation of state subsidies given the context of the research findings.
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2025-06-18
Consequences of Government Policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is combative, ironic, and critical, employing sarcasm about the ministers' smiles, which are completely inconsistent with the situation created by taxation. The speaker uses strong metaphors ("poodle") to discredit opponents and demands direct accountability from the government, referencing the earlier rhetoric of the Social Democrats.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and directly questioning, utilizing logical counterarguments and practical examples to challenge the minister's assertions. Numerous rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the impracticality and logistical complexity of the proposed system, such as asking how four cars can operate and who will cover the fuel expenses. The tone is formal, using the address "Mr. Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) - second reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is critical and pragmatic, employing strong judgments such as "increasing bureaucracy" and "stupidity." A personal anecdote and a logical cost-benefit analysis are used to support the arguments. When accepting a compromise, the vernacular expression "Better half an egg than an empty shell" is utilized.
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2025-06-12
Bill for Amending the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is combative, skeptical, and critical, employing strong emotional expressions such as "stupid green madness" and "adulterated fuel." It relies on logical arguments (loss of competitiveness, rising ticket prices) and historical analogies (Khrushchev's goal of communism). The speech is relatively short because the speaker accommodated the request of colleague Urve.
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2025-06-12
Continuation of the second reading of the bill (541 SE) amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, blunt, and at times fatalistic, expressing disappointment that his logical arguments are not being heard ("they won't listen to you anyway"). Strong, emotional terms are employed ("green frenzy," "for these stupidities"), and the appeal is primarily directed at logic and economic consequences (taxpayer expense, loss of competitiveness).
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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 rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing phrases such as "hypocrisy" and "it makes me want to cry." The speaker highlights the political spectacle and moral failure, while also providing specific figures (e.g., 4 million euros) to back up their assertions. The tone is urgent and cautionary, referencing the threat of the collapse of the country's administrative system.
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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 speaking style is direct and interrogative, starting with an ironic tone concerning the procedural language, which the speaker himself labels "humorously questioned." The speaker is formal when addressing the rapporteur, but subsequently demands a clear and detailed answer regarding interest group compromises.
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2025-06-11
Internal security

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal and question-oriented, focusing on logical and legal clarity. The tone is urgent, as serious crimes (murderers, rapists) are being addressed, but the presentation itself is rather procedural and purposeful, seeking specific answers to complex scenarios.
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2025-06-04
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal and explanatory, yet simultaneously insistent, stressing the necessity of the draft bill ("a very necessary bill"). He/She uses logical arguments concerning the legal framework and safety, supplementing them with vivid descriptions (e.g., crowded sidewalks) to give listeners a clear understanding of the scope of the issue. The tone is persuasive and seeks broad-based support.
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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 tone is formal, yet skeptical and critical, especially concerning the minister's "positive attitude." Arguments are employed logically and on a cost-basis, repeatedly questioning whether the proposed measures are "reasonable" and "greener." Rhetorical questions are used to underscore the absurdity and lack of foresight in the plans, and the distinction is drawn between "high-sounding words" and genuine financial commitment.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal, yet critical and demanding in substance, seeking explanations from the minister regarding budget discrepancies. Sharp language is employed (e.g., calling the 1% impact "ridiculous") to discredit the minister's previous assertions. The appeal is based on logical and data-driven challenging, requiring a complete overview of the balance sheet of expenditures and revenues.
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2025-05-21
Draft law on establishing tax peace (607 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal ("Mr. Chairman," "dear colleague"), but it incorporates irony and sarcasm, specifically referencing the "good and bright future." A rhetorical question is employed to issue a political challenge, drawing upon political memory and emotional appeal (future pensioners).
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Accounting Act for reducing bureaucracy (600 SE) - first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is confident and confrontational toward the coalition, emphasizing historical continuity and previous warnings. Logical argumentation is used to demonstrate the government's delayed response and the threat of populism. The speech concludes with a direct challenge to the coalition deputies, urging them to "show courage" and support the draft bill.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, combative, and emotional, employing strong language such as "stupidity," "green frenzy," and "an outright lie." Appeals are made both to factual data (price gaps, percentages) and to negative metaphors ("speeding toward the abyss," "tainted fuel," "a mere spectacle"). The tone adopted is confrontational toward the government and the minister.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, presenting critical questions directly to the Minister through straightforward and logical argumentation. The speaker uses political language to contrast the existing climate-centric approach with an economically competitive alternative, while maintaining a professional tone.
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2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is pragmatic, straightforward, and at times combative, blending personal experiences (a business example) with logical arguments concerning costs and benefits. It employs rhetorical questions and stresses the urgent need to act against the extinction of entrepreneurship. The tone is critical toward the coalition, accusing them of envy and engaging in empty "green talk."
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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 confrontational and skeptical, posing direct questions and challenges to the minister regarding the logic of the policy ("How is this possible?"). Logical argumentation (cause-and-effect chains) is employed to demonstrate how eliminating one specialty will lead to the demise of the entire school. The appeal also incorporates emotional elements, highlighting job losses and the potential sale of the historical building (Suuremõisa Castle).
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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 rhetorical style is formal and substantive, emphasizing the critical importance of the draft bill and the necessity for a thorough investigation. Although the presentation is primarily logical and fact-based (involving the reading out of tasks), it concludes with a touch of irony concerning the expectation of support from the coalition. The speaker requests additional time to address the subject comprehensively, which underscores the gravity of the matter.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning, demanding, and expresses frustration over the lack of answers ("we can't seem to get anywhere"). The speaker uses logical arguments and rhetorical questions to demand justifications from the minister and emphasize the economic consequences of uncertainty. The tone is formal yet direct, focusing on highlighting the concerns of the private property owner.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the general part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is initially regionally defensive and personally motivated ("to defend the honor of the islanders"), but it quickly shifts to being practical and advisory. The speaker addresses the minister directly, using concrete examples drawn from rural life (cows, straw) to back up their political recommendation.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative and passionate, employing strong emotional appeals, particularly by accusing opponents of devaluing women and mothers. The speaker uses direct value judgments ("stupid bills," "absurdity") and repeatedly poses rhetorical questions, appealing to common sense. He contrasts his views with "political ideology imported from the West" and propaganda.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, warning about the long-term consequences (40–80 years) of bad policy. Strong emotional and moralizing phrases are employed ("climate hysteria," "stupid decisions"), and the speakers position themselves in opposition to proponents of "utopian" ideas. They appeal to the broader population who are not living a "rosy life," contrasting them with Riigikogu members who receive a "decent salary."
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2025-05-14
Close and sheep

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, directing pointed questions straight to the government and the prime minister ("Why are you engaging in substitute activities there in the government?"). Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing rising costs and logistical problems. The tone is formal, yet simultaneously sharp and concerned.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speech is highly critical and combative in tone, employing emotionally charged and damning phrases such as "green madness," "reckless policy," and "utter nonsense." The speaker leans heavily on economic arguments and technical details, while simultaneously utilizing sarcasm to criticize government policy and consumer taxation (referring to consumers as the "new cash cow").
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2025-05-07
Ferry connections to the major islands

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is insistent and critical, emphasizing the severity of the problem through personal experiences (three hours spent waiting in line) and emotional comparisons (it is cheaper to fly to Turkey than to travel to Saaremaa). Logical arguments are employed (profit versus quality of service), and direct questions are posed to the minister, all while maintaining a formal tone of address.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and forceful, employing powerful metaphors and stark contrasts (e.g., "the agency's patron saint," "sheep," "utopian green madness"). The speech is structured around an emotional and political appeal, calling into question the rationality and sustainability of the government’s actions.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, skeptical, and ironic, utilizing strong negative emotional language ("insane," "green frenzy," "idiotic laws"). Logical arguments concerning economic competitiveness and physical limitations are interwoven with entertaining elements, such as a Soviet-era anecdote about flying to the Sun. The speaker employs irony (medals, orders/decorations) to mock the idealism of their opponents and is direct, consciously avoiding the 20-minute drawn-out rambling.
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2025-04-16
Draft Land Tax Act (582 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The discourse is formal, critical, and interrogative, addressing the speaker with direct rhetorical questions. The style focuses on the logical contradiction between the law's purpose and its content, emphasizing the state's deliberate action in burdening citizens.
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, forceful, and at times frustrated, underscoring the chaotic nature of the current energy policy and the threat it poses to the Estonian economy. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments, statistics, and economic analysis, but simultaneously expresses disappointment over the political "deafness." Simplifying analogies are employed (such as comparing the price of two loaves of bread) to highlight the absurdity of the political choices being made.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding energy supply reliability (no. 717)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, analytical, and incisive, focusing on logical arguments and cost comparisons (e.g., a solution five times cheaper). Sharp and accusatory language is employed (e.g., "undermining the market," "creating illusions," "killing our economy") to emphasize the detrimental nature of the government's actions. Although the speaker begins with a compliment directed at the minister, the overall tone is demanding and frustrated by the lack of received answers.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and confrontational, presenting a sharp inquiry to the prime minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation regarding market distortions but incorporates emotional imagery ("manna from heaven") to characterize the state of anticipation. The question is intentionally formulated to preclude a simple negative response, instead demanding justification ("Why," not "whether").
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, formally addressing the presiding officer and the presenter. The appeal is primarily logical, focusing on the question of economic mechanisms and justice ("do you find this to be correct"). Emotional arguments are absent; the emphasis is placed on rational and political justification.
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2025-04-09
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is demanding, critical, and persistent, focusing on the absence of answers and procedural inconsistencies (Varia). The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing official documents and specific cost data to underscore the validity of their position. The tone is accusatory, particularly regarding the alleged stance of the head of Elering—that decisions should not be guided by Estonian interests.
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2025-04-09
Varia

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, sustained, and slightly exasperated, expressing frustration over repetitive, non-committal answers. Logical arguments and cost data are employed, alongside sharp metaphors ("the exact same record") used to characterize the government's responses. The tone is formal, yet the content is confrontational.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and ironic, utilizing strong emotional expressions like "utter nonsense" (or "absurdity") and referencing the context of Heart Month. The speaker presents logical arguments concerning the objectives of company management, but also engages in direct and personal confrontation with Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi.
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2025-03-26
Politics

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and demanding, emphasizing the prime minister's unanswered questions. Ironic and figurative comparisons (the three-stringed balalaika, the Chinese instrument erhu, Paganini) are used to characterize the government. The tone is formal, but the content is aimed at questioning the government's actions and effectiveness, combining logical argumentation (costs, confusion) with direct accusations.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker's style is direct, critical, and at times confrontational, utilizing strong language such as "trashing the market" and labeling the opponent's viewpoints as "foolishness." The argumentation is highly logical and grounded in economic data, illustrating the impact of subsidies with a simple analogy (purchasing a car with state support). The overall tone is one of concern and caution regarding economic damage and rising consumer prices.
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2025-03-19
Government austerity plan

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The style is formal, direct, and strongly critical, particularly concerning the Prime Minister's insufficient response. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and specific financial data, avoiding emotional appeals. Rhetorical questions are used to call into question the integrity of the government's actions and demand a concrete, substantive answer.
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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, ironic, and accusatory, especially when describing the behavioral pattern of the Reform Party. The speaker uses sarcasm and rhetorical questions to demand accountability from the prime minister. The tone is more emotional and politically charged than formal or data-driven.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and emotionally charged, conveying outrage over the lack of accountability ("this is actually sad," "completely unacceptable"). Strong contrasts and analogies are employed (stealing a loaf of bread versus losing billions), along with rhetorical questions, to underscore the political injustice. The speaker brings up repeated instances of previous failures to justify the urgent need for an investigative committee.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite and interrogative, utilizing formal addresses ("Mr. Chairman," "dear presenter"). The tone is balanced, acknowledging the positive attributes of the animals ("nice and cute animals"), but subsequently focusing on the damage they cause and the necessity for control. The speech is brief and concentrates on obtaining specific information.
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2025-02-26
Confusing energy policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, posing direct questions to the Prime Minister and demanding mathematical justification. A cautionary and memorable historical analogy (China's Campaign to Exterminate Sparrows) is employed to illustrate the unforeseen consequences of flawed political decisions. The style is logical, yet simultaneously emotionally charged, emphasizing simple mathematics.
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2025-02-26
Energetics

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and analytical, focusing on logical and mathematical appeals. The speaker repeatedly uses the phrase "number magic" in contrast to their own simple calculations, and issues direct demands for justification to the prime minister. The tone is skeptical and accusatory, referring to the government's policy as an "the end justifies the means" approach.
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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 is passionate, urgent, and emotionally charged, utilizing powerful historical references (such as 700 years of serfdom and the Singing Revolution). The speaker emphasizes core values and national identity, attempting to persuade colleagues to act as masters in their own land, backing this up by citing the Swedish example as a threat. He also employs rhetorical questions to highlight the contradiction between his colleagues' conscience and their actual voting.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and combative, employing strong contrasts (minor sports cuts versus 2.6 billion euros for wind farms) to highlight the government's priorities. The speaker relies on both logical arguments (budget data, Defense Forces statistics) and emotional appeal concerning the deterioration of families' livelihoods. References to historical events (Atlanta 1996) and direct questions to the opposition are utilized.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Minister of Defence directly. The tone is neutral and focuses on logical argumentation, demanding specific cost and resource calculations. Emotional or narrative elements are not utilized.
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2025-02-19
Energy price

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational, direct, and insistent, accusing the opposing side of evading answers and engaging in obfuscation. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and financial data, emphasizing the disproportionate nature of the costs (e.g., energy that is five times more expensive). The tone is critical and demanding, with questions being posed repeatedly.
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2025-02-19
Government decisions

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, directed straight at the Minister of Finance, framed as questions. Logical appeals and economic justifications (market economy, unequal competition) are employed to call the government's decisions into question. The tone is formal, but contains a strong accusation regarding the unfair use of public funds.
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2025-02-19
Western values

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational, critical, and expresses frustration over the opposing side's lack of answers. The speaker employs strong logical appeals, posing questions through simple analogies to highlight the absurdity of the Prime Minister's responses. The tone is direct and accusatory, suggesting that the questions may not have been "well received."
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2025-02-19
Energetics

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, yet direct and challenging, demanding a brief and specific answer from the Prime Minister. Strongly logical arguments and data (cost comparison, TWh statistics) are used to justify this position, emphasizing that offshore wind farms are five times more expensive.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, skeptical, and direct, starting by labeling the minister's claims as "utterly contradictory statements." Sharp rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the opponent's logic, demanding an explanation, even if it requires calculating it "on one's fingers."
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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 formal, straightforward, and moderately confrontational, immediately beginning by challenging the minister's assertion ("you threw down the gauntlet toward Isamaa"). The emphasis is on logical and fact-based argumentation, focusing on financial facts, although a colloquial expression is also employed ("some like the mother, some like the daughter") to set aside substantive disagreements.
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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 direct and confrontational, utilizing rhetorical questions and hyperbole to undermine the opponent's argument ("Let's just merge all Estonian schools together then!"). The tone is critical and logical, focusing on highlighting the policy's unreasonableness and practical shortcomings.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The rhetorical style is critical and at times sarcastic, particularly when describing the opponents' decision-making process. Figurative and sharp language is employed, accusing opponents of making decisions "in the dark and behind closed doors." The appeal is primarily logical and economic, highlighting the absence of calculations and proper justification.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker's rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical arguments and detailed cost data. The tone is critical and demanding, as they repeatedly posed direct questions to the Prime Minister requiring justification for the government's energy plans, while noting that previous questions had gone unanswered.
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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 rhetorical style is urgent and critical, employing deeply emotionally charged and condemnatory phrases, such as "self-destructive green frenzy" and "inevitable collapse." The appeal is primarily logical, stressing the economic and security ramifications, but the overall tone remains hostile toward the policy being criticized.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is direct, interrogative, and skeptical, posing several pointed rhetorical questions to the prime minister and the rapporteur. The tone is formal (addressing the presiding officer and the prime minister) but confrontational in substance, demanding clarification regarding the alleged discrepancies within the tax system.
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2025-01-29
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, employing strong judgments such as "stupid goals" and "unrealistic." The speaker balances logical arguments (citing examples of the costliness of waste sorting and the 10% difference) with an emotional appeal regarding the necessity of national independence and common sense. The tone is skeptical of the prevailing policy and, at times, confrontational.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and urgent. It expresses sorrow and labels the subject matter as "absurdity" and something that has "gone completely mad." The text employs strong moral frameworks and historical analogies (such as Soviet-era corn cultivation and Narva history lessons) to underscore the inherent danger of the ideology. Furthermore, the speaker utilizes direct quotes from the minister to highlight existing contradictions.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, employing both procedural criticism (such as the lack of transparency in accounts) and strong accusations concerning the government's intentions. The tone is confrontational and accusatory, particularly regarding the tax's objective, which is described as "simply fleecing the public."
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2025-01-22
The negative impacts of wind turbines

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The tone is urgent, critical, and concerned, utilizing strong emotional appeals ("frighteningly expensive," "being a guinea pig," "seriously a threat"). The appeals are a mixture of historical and scientific references (infrasound as a weapon, microplastics) and direct criticism of the government for wasting money. The style is rather formal, but contains sharp accusations.
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2025-01-22
Foolishness

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp and provocative, employing irony and a philosophical framework (the nature of "stupidity") to criticize the Prime Minister. The tone is initially indirect, referencing media reports and conversations, but shifts in the second speech to a direct accusation of incompetence in financial management, using charged language such as "utter stupidity."
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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 rhetoric is formal, highly focused on questioning, and critical. Logical argumentation is employed, relying on the contrast of financial data (need versus planned expenditure and tax revenue) to challenge the justification of the government's actions. The tone is demanding and insists on the public justification of political decisions.
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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 insistent, alarming, and occasionally confrontational, especially regarding cultural norms and government instability. Strong emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing the sanctity of motherhood and criticizing the examples set by state television (the painful conclusion of the "Drag Show"). A logical comparison is drawn with national defense expenditures to underscore the priority of family policy.
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2025-01-14
Draft law amending the Act of the Chancellor of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office Act (524 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and polite, utilizing salutations such as "Mr. Chairman!" and "Dear Rapporteur!" The tone is constructively inquisitive, posing direct and challenging questions regarding the far-reaching consequences of the draft bill ("Have you thought further ahead?"). It employs the metaphor "to take the bull by the horns" to emphasize the necessity for systematic and comprehensive action.
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2024-12-19
Santa Claus

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is unconventional and poetic, utilizing a long rhyming poem addressed to Santa Claus and colleagues. The tone is a blend of humble supplication, satire, and political demands, particularly concerning a tax truce. It employs both emotional appeals (family, home) and political ones (taxes, energy), while simultaneously maintaining formality ("Dear colleagues").
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and combative, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions and ironic comparisons (such as the Soviet anecdote about flying crocodiles) to ridicule the government's justifications. The appeals are a blend of economic facts (high costs, taxes) and value-based concerns (the environment, public welfare). The speaker emphasizes that the end justifies the means, referencing the hurried execution of the environmental impact studies.
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2024-12-18
Opportunities to save in the state budget

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and employs sarcasm, referring to the ministers' need to hire "influencers" and calling special representatives "sowing commissioners." The speaker presents their arguments logically, relying on cost calculations, but underscores this with an emotional and questioning tone to cast doubt on the wisdom of the government's decisions.
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2024-12-17
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is critical, persuasive, and at times combative, particularly when directed at the ministry and the Minister of Finance. Strong emotional appeals are used to defend entrepreneurs, and the difficulty of the current period is emphasized. Figurative expressions and analogies are employed to criticize the legislative process, such as the "Brezhnev package."
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speech is predominantly analytical and critical, using logical arguments and concrete examples (the Nordica bankruptcy, the problems at Eesti Energia) to highlight systemic issues. The tone is formal, but includes sharp phrases (e.g., "senseless waste") and direct appeals to voters. The speaker avoids labeling (left- or right-wing populism) and prefers fact-based comparison.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, addressing the esteemed Minister in the form of questions. The tone is skeptical and concerned, focusing on logical arguments and highlighting potential gaps. A figurative, yet specific term, "tankist," is employed to illustrate the risk of shirking responsibility.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, forceful, and at times confrontational, especially directed at the government and the minister. Both logical arguments are employed (data, the shortage of auditors, inflation) and emotional appeals (the demise of businesses, intimidation via forced liquidation). The style is direct, utilizing sharp contrasts (entrepreneurs vs. the minister) and rhetorical questions ("Who do we represent?").
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2024-12-11
Confusing substitution activity

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is forceful and sharply critical, employing emotionally charged phrases such as "bombshell news" and warning of the economy's "final extinction." Although the appeal is logical and relies on economic data (size of investment, TWh consumption), the presentation is intense and accusatory.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is provocative, critical, and employs hyperbole or sarcasm to highlight the deficiencies in the evaluation of parliamentary work. The speaker rapidly presents radical and detailed proposals (an expert commission, competence assessment, *cum laude* awards) designed to challenge the audience. The tone remains formal, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur, but the substance of the content is sharp and demanding.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and inquisitive, politely addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur. Narration and personal anecdotes are heavily employed to illustrate the arguments (such as the theft of the daughter's electric bicycle), emphasizing the bill's shortcomings and potential risks of abuse. The tone is cautious and analytical, focusing on logical persuasion.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal and questioning, directly addressing the presiding officer and the minister. The speaker employs logical juxtaposition to highlight how the Reform Party's stance has shifted over time. The rhetoric centers on balancing risks and gains (specifically, groundwater pollution versus the potential benefits to be derived).
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2024-12-09
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, presenting a challenge to the government's foreign policy approach in the form of a formal inquiry. The speaker uses logical appeal, referencing specific sources and names to emphasize the complexity of the situation and avoid simplistic viewpoints.
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2024-12-09
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is corrective and confrontational, beginning by refuting the government's claims and accusing them of cutting subsidies. The speaker employs a strong value-based contrast, questioning the proportionality of state expenditures in order to generate emotional and moral pressure.
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2024-12-04
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and directly challenges the prime minister, utilizing rhetorical questions to highlight the government's incompetence. The tone is urgent, emphasizing that security and health threats are serious and are being ignored. Strong accusations are leveled regarding the government’s motives, referencing EU funds and support for political parties.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is characterized by concern and directness, employing repetitive questions to highlight systemic deficiencies and potential threats. The speaker balances the emotional appeal (concern for children) with logical, procedural inquiries to prevent the criticism from being interpreted merely as opposition or a "tug-of-war."
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2024-12-02
Inquiry Regarding the Decline in Estonian Industrial Production (No. 658)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The tone is predominantly critical and insistent, accusing the government of counterproductive actions and ignoring the opposition ("falling on deaf ears"). It employs both logical arguments (calculations of costs and consumption) and emotional expressions (debt slavery, self-deception, visual pollution). It concludes on a cautiously positive note, expressing hope that sensible decisions will emerge from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative, skeptical, and critical, employing strong judgments such as "utter nonsense" and "pure business." The speaker presents logical appeals, relying on scientists and facts (e.g., graphs), but simultaneously poses provocative questions designed to call the presenters' knowledge into question. A procedural question is also used to address media criticism regarding the clarity of their questions.
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2024-11-21
Second reading of the bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is skeptical and questioning, using rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the optimism of the opposing side. The tone is primarily logical, focusing on economic realities and the budget deficit, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker adopts a sharply critical and emotional style, conveying embarrassment over their status as a member of the Riigikogu, and employing irony and humor ("laughter through tears"). The speech utilizes comparisons (ministries treated like Lego blocks, Orwellian ministries, the granting of dental qualifications) to underscore the sheer absurdity of the situation. The tone remains formal yet insistent, demanding a commitment to more rational thought and true statesmanship.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and probing, posing direct questions regarding the presenter's motives and conscience. The tone is serious and focuses on the contrast between principled statesmanship and short-term coalition politics. The speaker employs a logical appeal to draw attention to the inconsistency between the presenter's personal preferences and the bill being supported.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is cautious, critical, and cautionary, highlighting the long-term consequences. The speaker employs strong historical and cultural references, as well as memorable metaphors, for instance, comparing the coalition’s draft bill to the Soviet-era “Brezhnev package” to underscore the proposal’s undesirability.
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2024-11-19
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on the substantive and procedural consequences of legal amendments. The technique of posing a question is employed to draw attention to the contradiction between government promises and actual measures, vocally emphasizing the protection of citizens' rights.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and emotionally charged, particularly when criticizing the government's actions and mandate, employing words like "cynically" and "shamelessly." Direct and skeptical questions are posed to the prime minister in order to call into question the government's promises and legitimacy.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is critical, sharp, and at times ironic, especially when addressing the Prime Minister. Strong and judgmental expressions are used, such as "political broilers," "rotten to the core," and "the green bubble." The appeals themselves are a mix of logical economic criticism (tax increases during a downturn) and emotional disappointment over the government’s inaction and lack of willingness to engage.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, concerned, and at times sarcastic, utilizing memorable imagery (e.g., "it is better to fish in troubled waters" and "NGO Hunger and Debt"). Both logical arguments (comparison with neighboring countries) and emotional and cultural references (a reference to the film "Nukitsamees") are employed to emphasize the government's failure.
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2024-11-13
Energetics

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, respectfully addressing the presiding officer ("Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman!"). The address is directly interrogative and focuses on logical and procedural clarity, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and analytical, employing strong metaphors ("strange monster") and highlighting illogicality. The appeals are primarily logical and procedural, focusing on costs, stability, and the logical integration of ministerial jurisdictions. The speaker raises questions that challenge the bill's social objectives (avoiding ghettoization) and political motives.
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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 direct and question-oriented, addressing a specific opponent ("Dear Varro!"). A logical appeal is employed, presenting a complex hypothetical scenario intended to challenge the moral limits of the opposing side's proposal. The tone is formal, utilizing an address typical of parliamentary discourse ("Mr. Chairman").
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and ironic, using a quote from Tammsaare on the theme of work and love to highlight the absurdity of the current situation. The tone is concerned and critical, emphasizing the logical contradiction between resting and the heavy tax burden.
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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 accusatory and critical, directed against the actions of the rapporteur and the commission. Direct questions are employed to expose procedural irregularities and demand accountability. Although the address is formal ("Mr. Chairman," "esteemed rapporteur"), the underlying tone is combative.
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2024-11-06
Security

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, employing emotional terminology such as "climate hysteria," while simultaneously offering specific statistical data to back up its viewpoints. The speaker frames their arguments as an appeal to logic, calling into question the government's assertions about clean and affordable energy. The tone is formal (as it is addressed to the Prime Minister), yet sharp.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and sharp, employing hypothetical, negative scenarios to underscore the gravity of the situation. The speaker uses sarcasm, suggesting the government's true plan is the centralization of life in major cities, which constitutes a highly emotional and accusatory approach. When posing the question, a comprehensive list of problems is utilized to demonstrate the systemic damage caused by 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 rhetorical style is critical and confrontational, particularly concerning the government's priorities, and employs emotional metaphors to describe the economic situation ("winter has arrived," "left out in the cold"). The speaker poses direct and challenging questions, demanding specific examples of promised actions (reducing bureaucracy) from the Prime Minister and the rapporteur.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, directed at the committee chairman to encourage a policy rethink and gain clarity. The speaker employs logical and evidence-based arguments, drawing upon historical experience to warn against repeating mistakes ("stepping on the same rake twice"). The tone is cautious and advisory, while simultaneously including direct praise for a specific draft bill.
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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 one of concern and urgency, balancing logical arguments (such as long waiting times and distances) with emotional appeals regarding the decline of rural life and the preservation of cultural values. The speaker uses specific case studies (Hiiumaa Vocational School, Kuressaare Hospital) to substantiate their viewpoints, while gently starting by acknowledging the minister's good intentions.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is persuasive and emotional, emphasizing the noble goal of helping fellow citizens and appealing to the conscience of colleagues. The politician uses both logical arguments (statutory dates and sections of the legal code) and emotional appeals (referencing victims of injustice and peace of mind). He begins the speech with a well-known linguistic example about the importance of the comma, in order to stress the significance of legal precision.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the Prison Law (506 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, utilizing rhetorical questions (e.g., "Were these drafted by AI?") to underscore the ambiguity of the statute. The tone is formal, addressing the Chair and the Minister, yet it expresses sharp criticism concerning the lack of a long-term strategy, demanding answers regarding the "long plan."
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2024-10-16
Ferry ticket price increase

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is anxious and urgent, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem with the phrase, "We are actually worried." Both logical arguments (profits, the impact of transport costs on store prices) and emotional examples (empty hotels during the Saaremaa rally, it being cheaper to go to Greece than to the islands) are utilized. Formal address is used when referring to the minister and the presiding officer.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply interrogative and confrontational, aimed directly at the minister. A personal example (living in Saaremaa) and rhetorical questions are used to cast doubt on the objectives and practical feasibility of the government's policy. The tone is formal, but it includes criticism regarding the minister's personal consumption habits and life experience (Tallinn vs. Saaremaa).
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2024-10-15
First reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, addressing the presiding officer and the minister, but includes a personal anecdote (the story of the father) as an introduction, which sets a softer context for delivering criticism. The tone is inquisitive and challenging, demanding explanations from the government regarding the absence of a positive economic environment. A logical appeal is employed, questioning the economic justifications presented by the minister.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, combining emotional appeals (a lack of security, a lack of role models) with arguments about logical consequences (the sustainability of the state). Direct rhetorical questions are posed to the minister, and injustice is emphasized, especially concerning the revocation of health insurance. The tone is rather combative and concerned.
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2024-10-09
Constant reorganizations

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and direct, employing logical arguments and historical examples. The tone is skeptical and demanding, particularly concerning government claims regarding policy experimentation or austerity measures. Sharp metaphors are utilized, such as "hyper-ministry" and "stepping into a bucket," to underscore the lack of political accountability.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, employing both logical arguments (costs, infrastructure) and emotional appeals (the destruction of nature, disregard for the interests of the islanders). Irony is utilized (the zero price of electricity after billions in investment) and it is stressed that the true name of the draft bill is "The End Justifies the Means." The tone is formal, yet direct and accusatory, particularly concerning the state's lack of a comprehensive plan.
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2024-09-18
Economic Competitiveness

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is sharp, critical, and directly confrontational, addressing the prime minister. Ironic and mocking metaphors ("squirrel-ostrich") are employed to highlight the incomprehensibility of the opponent's policy. The speaker demands a specific justification from the government, which suggests an appeal that is logical yet simultaneously emotionally charged.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister. Sharp questions that present alternatives are employed to compel the minister to abandon vague solutions and demonstrate a clear political direction.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and at times ironic, employing figurative expressions such as "lambariik" (a docile/sheepish state) and the idiom, "we're lifting ourselves out of the swamp by the scruff of our own necks again." The speaker blends logical economic arguments (debt burden, inflation) with personal, emotional examples illustrating the impossibility of rural life (e.g., a spouse driving 100 km daily) to underscore the negative impact of the taxes. The overall tone is anxious and urgent, warning against repeating the mistakes made during the 2008–2009 crisis.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The style is sharp, interrogative, and confrontational, calling into question the government's motives and transparency. Although the address is formal ("Mr. Chairman," "esteemed Prime Ministerial candidate"), the content remains critical, relying heavily on logical arguments and financial data. The speaker employs a rhetorical question to underscore the government's allegedly dishonest justifications.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is questioning and critical, employing a formal address ("Mr. Chairman") to deliver a substantively oppositional message. Emotional appeals are utilized ("unpopular with the public") and social injustice is emphasized to support the logical demand that the law be repealed.
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is critical, concerned, and at times dramatic, employing strong expressions such as "into a forced move," "we are actually absolutely killing off our local economy," and "the cascade of taxes." It appeals both to logic (economic chain reactions, the necessity of cost reduction) and to emotions, emphasizing the need to think like a steward (or owner). The style is formal but incorporates personal examples.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The rhetorical style is critical, analytical, and at times combative, especially when the presenter is accused of avoiding questions ("you're beating around the bush"). The appeals are primarily logical, relying on data and analogies (building a house) to emphasize the need for responsibility and budget planning. Emotional elements are employed, expressing embarrassment regarding the state's management and concern for the future of taxpayers.
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2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is critical and frustrated, particularly concerning the committee work procedure. Logical arguments are employed, highlighting the law's impracticality and the impossibility of its enforcement, but they also include sharp emotional judgments, labeling the amendment "extremely stupid" and its passage "by force."
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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 confrontational and critical, primarily using rhetorical questions (four in total) to call into question the consistency of the presenter's positions. The tone is formal, yet ironic, particularly when asking whether there are plans to initiate a statement titled "The Crisis of Democracy in Estonia."
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, expressing strong opposition to the draft bill, which is labeled "health-damaging." Both logical arguments (CO2 emissions, economic downturn) and emotional appeals (the protection of children and rural residents) are employed. The speaker voices frustration, admitting that their words will likely fall on "deaf ears," but attempts to present their views nonetheless.
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2024-06-05
Tax Policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, accusatory, and direct, posing sharp questions to the minister regarding policy contradictions. Logical argumentation is employed, highlighting how the government's actions stand in direct opposition to the Social Democrats' stated goal of combating inequality. The speaker also references a current demonstration, lending timeliness and urgency to their message.
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2024-06-05
The Actions of the Government and the Prime Minister

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, directed straight at the minister, and employs polite forms of address ("Mr. Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"). Logical appeal and hypothetical contrast (Bilderberg vs. Lions/Freemasons) are utilized with the aim of compelling the government to define and delineate its actions.
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2024-06-05
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is confrontational and accusatory, employing sharp contrasts (pensioner cuts vs. business class travel and influencer visits) to highlight the government's hypocrisy. The speaker utilizes logical argumentation (the definition of pension reduction) mixed with emotional appeals concerning social justice.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. The tone is critical, highlighting the irrationality and haste of the government's actions in drafting legislation before clearly establishing the need. The speaker uses direct questions to challenge the necessity of the proposed bill.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, utilizing an address to the minister and rhetorical questions to emphasize the forced situation of local governments ("It is obvious that they are forced to do this"). The tone is formal, yet combative, focusing on logical arguments regarding the financial distress of the local authorities.
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2024-05-29
Public Finance Decisions

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is combative and critical, employing direct accusations of hypocritical behavior and political stalling. The speaker utilizes both logical appeals (procedural delays) and references to public pressure, specifically mentioning the demonstration of hundreds of landowners in front of Toompea. The tone is formal yet urgent, demanding a clear position from the minister.
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2024-05-28
Third reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (acceleration of the deployment of renewable energy) (Bill 308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, accusing the government of acting out of ignorance and panic. Both logical arguments (the inadequacy of regulations and the unfairness of investments) and emotional appeals (concern for the health of coastal residents) are employed. The situation is described using the powerful image of potential "human experiments" following the establishment of industrial parks.
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2024-05-15
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is critical, cautionary, and skeptical, employing strong logical appeals that call into question the economic viability of the projects (5 times cheaper on land). Ethical and environmental responsibility is emphasized, highlighting the danger of irreparable damage if things are done sloppily and too quickly. Irony is used, referencing the Lavassaare example and the cost of changing the ministry's name.
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2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister. The emphasis is on a logical, data-driven appeal, demanding specific quantitative answers (how many thousands of hectares, how much CO2 remains unsequestered). The tone is skeptical and demands accountability, focusing on facts, not emotions.
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2024-05-15
Land Cadastre

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent, critical, and direct, combining logical arguments (the stoppage of specific works) with emotional appeals (surveyors who have been left unpaid). Folk wisdom is employed ("don't spit into the old well before...") along with sharp rhetorical questions to emphasize the severity of the situation and demand accountability. The speaker also begins with a compliment regarding the prime minister's proficiency in the Saaremaa dialect, which lends the introduction a polite yet ironic tone.
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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 rhetorical style is confrontational and questioning, utilizing strong emotional appeals and referencing historical slavery. The speaker poses direct rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the opponents' motives, all while maintaining a formal tone.
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2024-05-13
Inquiry Regarding the Alleged Vandalism of Andrei Shumakov's Car (No. 630)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is ironic and critical, kicking off with a sarcastic reference to the minister as "a hero of our time." The speaker employs a logical appeal, demanding evidence, while simultaneously attempting to normalize the incident by referencing the general occurrence of theft and vandalism among members of the Riigikogu.
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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 confrontational, direct, and accusatory, presenting the minister with pointed questions. Rhetorical juxtaposition is employed (pitting the right to vote against the proclamation of the patriarchy), and an honest answer is demanded ("Say it frankly"), which points to significant political pressure.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, employing self-irony ("an ordinary soldier") before posing substantive questions. The emphasis lies on logical and procedural argumentation, challenging the opposing side with pointed questions regarding the rationality of their decisions. The speaker addresses the Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee politely, yet expresses strong dissatisfaction.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, focusing on logical comparisons (banking vs. car sales) and systemic injustice. The tone is concerned about social consequences (loss of property), but the points are presented formally through questions and procedural remarks. In the third address, the style is procedurally demanding, drawing attention to the respondent's failure to answer and requesting the presiding officer to intervene.
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2024-04-18
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Submit to the Riigikogu an Action Plan for the Development of Electricity Generation Capacities and Electricity Networks to Ensure Energy Security in Estonia" (383 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and structured, focusing on logical argumentation and the presentation of detailed requirements. The tone is factual and procedural, with the goal of presenting a clear and comprehensive political mandate. Initially, there is a brief reference to Valdo Randpere and a light note of humor, but the speech is strictly substantive thereafter.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, employing logical arguments grounded in security risks and expert warnings. The speaker repeatedly poses rhetorical questions regarding the timing and necessity of the draft bill ("why are you coming here now?"). The term "amulet" is used ironically, referring to the vagueness of security guarantees and the emphasis on trust rather than control.
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2024-04-16
Third reading of the Draft Act amending the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, employing appeals to logic to highlight the bill's shortcomings. The speaker uses figurative and provocative language ("a law intended for gypsies") and presents skeptical scenarios (such as buying a diamond ring for a loved one at a market) to illustrate the draft bill's unreasonableness. The tone is concerned and demands assurance regarding the unanswered questions.
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2024-04-16
Third Reading of the Draft Act (351 SE) concerning the Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other Acts (Termination of Universal Service and Ensuring Security of Supply)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone of the speech is logical, critical, and cautious, focusing on rational arguments concerning crisis preparedness. A figurative expression is used ("There’s no point spitting into the old well before the new one is dug"), and the short-sightedness and unpreparedness of the opposing side are criticized.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (371 OE) "On the Formation of the Riigikogu Special Committee of Inquiry to Investigate the Circumstances of Business Activities Related to Russia Originating from Estonia During the War in Ukraine"

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal, serious, and urgent, as a draft proposal for the establishment of an investigative commission is being presented. The speaker employs a logical appeal, presenting extensive data and financial figures to substantiate the detrimental nature of the business activities and their direct connection to supporting Russia's warfare. The tone is accusatory toward those companies that have utilized humanitarian arguments but are, in fact, supporting the military conflict.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and the Amendment of Other Associated Acts (384 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and procedural, focusing on logical argumentation and the emphasis of legal consequences. The speaker poses questions that are, in reality, veiled assertions regarding the bill's deficiencies, employing the figure of speech "rubber stamp" to intensify the critique. The tone is formal and addressed to the minister.
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2024-04-10
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (Termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is analytical, serious, and concerned, emphasizing logical arguments and political shortcomings. The speaker adopts a cautionary tone, pointing to the danger of unequal competition if neighboring countries are developing solutions during this difficult time while Estonia is not. The government’s haste is criticized using a common folk idiom: "There is no point in spitting into the old well before a new one has been built."
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2024-04-10
Mass labor immigration

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is contentious and skeptical, starting with direct criticism that the previous question was not answered. The speaker uses logical argumentation and data (wages, quotas, unemployment figures) to demonstrate that the official narrative regarding the need for immigration is inadequate.
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2024-04-10
The right to vote

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The style is formal, probing, and challenging, addressing the presiding officer and the prime minister directly. The speaker employs logical argumentation, posing detailed questions regarding the content and availability of the security analysis. The emphasis is placed on procedural transparency and the weighing of conflicting security risks.
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2024-04-09
First Reading of the Draft Law on Debt Collectors and Debt Purchasers (376 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer, the minister, and the rapporteur. Critical rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the necessity of the national register and the impact of the government's economic policy, for example, by referencing the location of "the buried dog" [i.e., the crux of the matter]. The appeal is logical and policy-based rather than emotional.
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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 critical and skeptical, expressing disappointment regarding the content of the minister's report ("Unfortunately, I must say..."). The speaker employs an ironic enumeration of the minister's high-sounding slogans, only to subsequently dismiss them as lacking substance. The style is direct and demands a logical, policy-based response.
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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 initially personal and conciliatory, addressing the minister by name, but quickly becomes critical of his public statements. Contrasting examples are used (the Latvian President vs. desired role models) along with direct emotional appeals (I'm proud to be a mother/father) to emphasize values.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is direct, critical, and insistent, emphasizing the existential importance of the issue for the future of the country. A rhetorical question is used ("Or do you have some other, better solution?") to cast doubt on the Minister's alternative solutions. The tone is formal ("Mr. Chairman! Esteemed Minister!").
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is confrontational and ironic, employing a personal and provocative comparison ("like today's youth who were born into the wrong body") to describe the opponent's situation. The tone is rather emotional and aggressive, aiming to humiliate the opponent and cast doubt on their motives, rather than presenting logical arguments.
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2024-04-02
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the presiding officer and the minister. A logical and question-based approach is employed to gather information regarding stakeholder engagement. Emotional or narrative elements are absent; the focus is on clarifying facts and procedures.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely worried and cautionary, using strong imagery such as "vicious circle," "on the path to extinction," and referencing the Swedish example of "the worst nightmare" and "exploding bombs." The appeal is balanced, containing both logical criticism (lack of budgetary resources, ministerial incoordination) and an emotional plea regarding the necessity of preserving the nation-state. The tone is formal, but sharply critical in content, accusing the government of being in a state of "headless confusion."
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the consequences of reducing family benefits (No. 561)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaking style is passionate, emotional, and at times irritated, including personal testimonies and anecdotes (e.g., about their children and the prime minister's TV appearance). Direct and sharp rebuttals are used to criticize the opposing side's arguments and emphasize the immorality of stripping families of the sense of security they were given. The speaker themselves admits that they became very agitated and lost their train of thought, which indicates strong emotional involvement.
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2024-03-20
Suffrage

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is extremely urgent, critical, and demanding, stressing that "we don't have time to wait." Direct questions are employed, and instead of a long-term plan, a short, impactful solution is required, combining procedural awareness with a security-related emotional urgency.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is direct, formal, and critical, presenting a challenging question to the minister. Logical opposition (tax versus benefit cuts) is used to emphasize the contradictory nature of the policy. The tone is skeptical and demands justification from the government.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and comparative, using specific case examples (Tõnis Mölder vs. Slava Ukraini) to emphasize injustice. The tone is formal, addressing the presiding officer and the minister, but includes emotionally charged details (ten masked people, automatic weapons).
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The speaker’s style is insistent, confrontational, and dramatic, using the metaphor "a war against one's own people" to describe the low point in the birth rate. In addition to the emotional substance of the appeal, the speaker is also procedurally demanding, having initially requested order (or the floor) so that they could speak.
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2024-03-13
Independence of the Prosecution

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and probing, raising pointed questions to the Minister of Justice regarding alleged interference and influence. The speaker uses formal and logical language, relying on information published in the press and the claims made by Parmas. Strong terms are used to describe the situation, such as "regrettable power struggle" and "horse-trading."
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is urgent, anxious, and accusatory, emphasizing dramatic consequences ("We are dying out as a state; the nation is dying out"). Both a logical argument (the replacement rate) and an emotional appeal are employed to stress the critical nature of the government's lack of direction.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and question-oriented, addressing the Auditor General directly. The tone is logical and emphasizes the inevitability of financial constraints, focusing on rational arguments and procedural correctness.
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2024-03-05
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Organization of the Energy Sector Act and Other Acts (Bill 356 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, employing strong negative expressions ("in a state of negative enthusiasm," "completely screwed up," "sent straight to the trash"). The speaker relies on logical, cost-based arguments and poses rhetorical questions (Like, "Where exactly is this cheap?"), aiming to challenge the opposition's claims, while also incorporating external sources (Keit Pentus-Rosimannus).
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2024-03-05
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Recall of a member of the Supervisory Board of the State Forest Management Centre and appointment of a new member" (386 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, yet maintains formal courtesy in its addresses ("Mr. Chairman," "dear rapporteur"). A leading question is employed to raise suspicion regarding political patronage and ethical inconsistency, emphasizing that the question itself is simple, but its underlying context is dubious.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, employing strong emotional expressions (e.g., "gorging," "nonsense," "God's blessing") and ironic comparisons to other sectors. The speaker relies on logical arguments to demonstrate the exceptional nature of the banking situation, demanding reasonable action from the government. The tone is formal, but the content is sharp and accusatory toward the government and the bankers.
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2024-02-22
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (287 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, yet employs powerful and memorable metaphors, such as "wolves in sheep's clothing," to critique the concealment of political parties' true intentions. The tone is analytical and critical, encompassing both logical arguments against the legislation and ideological observations regarding the relationship between political maturity and property.
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2024-02-21
Large families

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent, confrontational, and critical, using strong emotional appeals and warning against the nation's extinction ("like mammoths"). Rhetorical questions are used to challenge the minister, and songs are referenced ("the land must be filled with children"). The style balances constitutional references (formality) and passionate warnings about the future (emotionality).
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2024-02-21
The voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is direct, provocative, and critical, calling into question the opposing side's political consistency and principles ("what exactly constitutes the Social Democrats' red line"). Both logical argumentation (a historical reference to negotiations) and emotional examples (vandalism) are employed to underscore the urgency of the issue. The speech is formal, addressing the presiding officer and the minister.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is critical, urgent, and at times confrontational toward the government, accusing it of driving the economy to the edge of a cliff. Both personal attacks are employed (questioning the competence of ministers based on their educational background) and data-driven examples (Latvian VAT). One speaker expresses frustration due to difficulties concentrating.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is cautious and analytical, balancing the pros and cons of the draft ("both positive and negative"). Logical arguments are employed concerning consumer protection and trust, drawing on practical examples (such as purchasing items at a market). The speech also includes a strong warning about police issues and potential abusers ("gypsies," "villain"), thereby adding a social and emotional dimension to the overall argument.
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2024-02-14
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and cautious, especially in the first speech, where the minister is questioned about crisis preparedness. The second speech employs logical arguments and historical references (the 2022 crisis, Eesti Energia profits) to support the position that "a wise person thinks ahead." The tone is critical of previous crisis management, but constructive when proposing solutions.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is predominantly explanatory and factual, using personal experience in the first speech ("I myself have lived...") to establish credibility and refute emotional accusations. The second speech is formal ("Esteemed Minister!") and relies on external context (a demonstration, a citizen's concern) to pose a specific political question.
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2024-02-14
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is confrontational and critical, utilizing rhetorical questions regarding the government's unity and accountability ("Are you even in the same government?"). The speaker employs a repetitive pattern (finger-pointing) to level accusations, emphasizing the logical inconsistency in the government's actions.
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2024-02-14
Car Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and challenging, presenting the minister with a pointed question that calls the fundamental justifications of the tax into question. A logical appeal is employed to highlight the policy's internal contradiction (climate goals vs. the tax structure). The tone is critical and concerned, particularly when describing the situation in rural areas.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and cautious, presenting its views primarily in the form of rhetorical questions directed at the minister. The speaker relies on logical argumentation, citing specific statements made by high officials and using comparisons with previous diplomatic discords to emphasize the need for strategic thinking.
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2024-02-07
Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, utilizing both logical arguments (such as the tax's inefficiency in meeting climate goals) and an emotional appeal focusing on the difficult plight of rural residents. The tone is concerned and urgent, particularly regarding the sustainability of rural life, challenging the minister on the vision for regional policy.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is anxious and urgent, emphasizing the threat of demographic crisis and national extinction. Formal language is employed, and sharp rhetorical questions are posed to the Prime Minister to challenge the consequences of the government’s immigration policy. The appeal is primarily emotional and existential, although it is supported by concrete figures.
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2024-02-05
Interpellation regarding the abolition of the special VAT rate for accommodation establishments (No. 289)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and cautionary, employing strong metaphors (Münchhausen lifting himself out of the bog) and personal examples (his/her own tourist farm). It appeals both to logic (economic losses, the shadow economy) and to emotions, calling for management based on "good stewardship" and urging authorities not to "kill" entrepreneurs. The tone is formal, yet it includes direct addresses to the Prime Minister.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister ("Mr. Chairman," "Dear Minister Kalle!"). A strong yet clear metaphor ("ended up in the trash can") is employed to describe the rejection of the opposition's draft legislation. The conclusion is a direct question demanding clarification regarding the procedural changes.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (345 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously sharply argumentative and questioning, often directing criticism against the presenter's underlying logic. It employs logical appeals, emphasizing the unique characteristics of the market and demanding an explanation for the opposition ("What exactly is the nature of this opposition?"). The speaker uses direct challenges and asks why they cannot begin solving the problem incrementally.
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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 rhetorical style is sharply confrontational, forceful, and anxious, calling into question the prime minister's grasp of reality. Emotionally charged terms ("in demographic collapse," "the limit has been reached") and direct rhetorical questions are used to underscore the gravity of the situation.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation regarding the Development Plan for the Environmental Sector 2030 (No. 492)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, analytical, and fact-based, beginning with a polite address directed toward the Minister. The speaker employs a logical appeal, substantiating their concern with technical details and a concrete example to highlight a systemic infrastructural issue.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Regarding the Electricity Supply of Saaremaa (No. 68)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaking style is direct, pragmatic, and insistent, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem through personal examples (such as the lack of electricity at home and frequent outages on Saaremaa). Both logical arguments are utilized (referencing 100 million and 600 million euros from the CO2 quota fee) and an emotional appeal, demanding a realistic approach to the green transition. The government's swift work is mentioned sarcastically.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister directly within the framework of an inquiry. The speaker presents a logical and political proposal for an alternative solution, focusing on the practical consequences (the avoidance of risks and waste).
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and urgent, particularly regarding procedural stalling and ideological opposition. The style is rational, emphasizing the necessity of solving problems quickly and rationally, but it also includes emotional appeals for statesmanship. Criticism is directed towards ideologized nonsense and mutual fault-finding.
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