By Agendas: Tiit Maran

Total Agendas: 70

Fully Profiled: 70

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2025-10-15
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Earth Crust Act, the Land Cadastre Act, and the State Assets Act (Development of renewable energy production in an area with a mining permit) (698 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is analytical, critical, and concerned, yet formal. Logical argumentation is employed, relying on facts (e.g., the size of mining areas and CO2 emission calculations) and procedural criticism (the lack of experts in ministry departments). The tone is critical of the ministry's workflow, but expresses hope for future improvements to the draft legislation.
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2025-10-15
Border Security

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, addressing the Prime Minister respectfully and with due acknowledgment. The speaker balances this recognition (the final phase of the EIA) with specific political and procedural questions (compensation areas, timeline), focusing on logical arguments and facts.
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2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is substantive, critical, and urgent, emphasizing the seriousness of the climate crisis (the 1.5-degree limit has been exceeded) and the contradictory nature of the government's actions. A detailed historical overview of the bill's delays and procedural errors is used, relying on logical arguments. The criticism concludes with a humorous but sharp analogy involving the six phases of bad project management (enthusiasm, confusion, searching for culprits, forgetting).
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is analytical and inquisitive, employing rhetorical contrast (historical versus contemporary issues, harvesters versus combine harvesters). The address is formal and relies on logical arguments, citing legal precedents. It concludes with a direct and pointed question to the minister.
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2025-10-13
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and constructive, beginning with an acknowledgment of the minister's challenging work. The appeal is logical and focuses on obtaining specific examples in order to understand the implementation of the complex policy.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, employing sharp rhetorical questions to highlight the discrepancy between the analysis of Estonia and that of other countries. The tone is critical and contains a touch of sarcasm, casting doubt on the analytical capacity and wisdom of the decision-makers. The appeal relies primarily on logic and comparison.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, employing logical juxtaposition (media information versus the minister's information) with the aim of exposing ambiguity. The tone is skeptical and demands concrete answers, focusing on facts and procedures rather than emotions.
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2025-09-24
The Chancellery of the Riigikogu agreement with the law firm Sorainen OÜ: "Deregulation and nature conservation restrictions in forest management – an international comparison and proposals for Estonia."

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is skeptical and critical, raising a series of pointed questions regarding the objectives and procedure of the commission. The speaker employs logical appeals, highlighting inconsistencies (e.g., labeling nature conservation as bureaucracy) and unusual details (the utilization of preliminary analysis). The tone is formal, addressing the presiding officer and the prime minister.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, centering on logical and procedural appeals. The tone is critical, particularly concerning the lack of transparency in government operations and the absence of strategic leadership, employing powerful metaphors (such as bureaucracy as a cancerous disease). The speaker utilizes an ethical appeal, referencing a situation that "looks bad" and potentially involves corruption.
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2025-09-17
Education policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is critical and pressing, expressing indignation over the ministry's actions, which disregarded the committee's positions. The speaker employs a logical, procedural framework, posing a direct question to the Prime Minister regarding the significance of committee decisions from the government's point of view. The tone is formal, yet it contains personal frustration ("the weirder part for me").
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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 rhetorical style is polite and analytical, beginning with praise for the presentation and the balanced responses. The speaker presents their positions in the form of questions, with the aim of initiating a substantive debate and drawing attention to the shifting priority of the issues. The tone is rather logical and conceptual.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The tone is serious and urgent, emphasizing the paramount importance of environmental issues and the necessity of acknowledging the reality of the situation. The speaker employs logical arguments and poses questions to substantiate the need for improved cooperation and resource allocation.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The style of the discourse is analytical and questioning, beginning with an acknowledgment of the information received. A logical inference (deer do not swim across that quickly) is used to support the view that this is a widespread problem. The tone is formal and concerned, concluding with a direct question about the communication between the agencies.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is analytical and critical, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. The speaker presents a direct challenge to the minister's explanation, emphasizing the government's responsibility for correctly formalized decisions. The tone is formal and focuses on demanding accountability.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, submitting a formal inquiry to the Minister. The tone is skeptical and demands a logical explanation for the government's contradictory positions. The arguments are purely logical, relying on public sources (an ERR interview) and global facts.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, focusing on highlighting the uncertainty and confusion surrounding the government's actions ("great chaos," "complete uncertainty"). It employs logical and procedural appeals, demanding explanations, analyses, and criteria from the government (e.g., regarding the selection of council members). The tone becomes urgent when addressing social issues (dog attacks).
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is interrogative and critical, expressing bewilderment at the simplified solutions discussed within the commission. The speaker employs logical counter-arguments to refute absolute claims (e.g., "education will save everything" or "the private sector will solve the issues"). The tone is formal and focuses on demanding specific answers regarding the state's capacity.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and interrogative, starting with a sarcastic remark regarding the opposing side's enthusiasm. Both logical appeals are employed (demanding proportionality) and emotional emphasis is placed on procedural shortcomings ("strong-arm tactics"). The tone is critical and demanding.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is analytical, formal, and reflective, particularly when discussing the definition of national studies. The tone is moderately cautionary, emphasizing the importance of principles (academic freedom, ethics) and the potential danger of the abuse of power. The speaker relies on logical and ethical arguments, rather than emotional persuasion.
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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 style is critical and at times blunt, even offering rhetorical advice to the opposition (the Centre Party) so that their message might be more credible. The speaker employs logical arguments (lack of resources) and personal experiences (the Green Capital, a visit to Ljubljana) to support their positions. The tone is concerned and cautionary, especially regarding the climate crisis and the lack of trust toward the government partners.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, analytical, and cautionary, stressing that the country's current trajectory is "stupid, weak, and dangerous." The speaker leans heavily on logical arguments and statistical data, linking these to value-based concerns regarding social cohesion and national defense. He uses a historical example (Denmark in the 1930s) to propose a solution and contrasts Estonia's development—pitting the "ideal of the boring Nordic country" against an "American-like society of not very happy people."
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2025-06-11
Increasing logging in sacred sites.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and insistent, employing strong emotional expressions such as "brutal marauding and looting." The speaker balances statistical data with value-based and cultural issues, posing direct rhetorical questions to the government that demand an answer.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, initiating the discussion with an acknowledgment. Logical arguments are employed regarding the necessity of speed and efficiency in the process, contrasting this with endless court debates. The address concludes with a pointed rhetorical question that calls into question the practical efficacy of the opposing party's position.
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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 critical and at times sarcastic, starting by describing the opponent's speech as "a really sweet and lovely little talk." The appeals are primarily logical and procedural, focusing on the absence of a balanced debate and decision-making process. The speaker raises questions that cast doubt on the government's alleged impartiality.
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2025-05-21
Serving a narrow business interest instead of the public interest.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, questioning, and demanding, posing detailed, multi-part questions that require specific answers. The speaker employs direct and logical argumentation to cast doubt on procedural justice and the feasibility of the decisions. The tone is critical and conveys dissatisfaction with the preceding response.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is critical and straightforward, employing emotional and condemnatory expressions (e.g., "endless dithering," "a jumble of fantasies gone completely awry"). The speaker balances the technical framing of the issue with value-based and human-centered criticism, emphasizing the intimidation of people and the lack of trust.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and pragmatic, yet it also includes emotional notes (e.g., "it deeply affected my soul") and accusations of government secrecy. Numerous factual references are utilized (document structure, procedural rules), and accusations are leveled regarding the unexpected and secretive introduction of legal amendments (such as the 30% target).
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is analytical, yet simultaneously emotionally charged, focusing on the themes of injustice and trust. The speaker utilizes legal references (Article 6, paragraph 3) while simultaneously reinforcing the warning that the alienation of rural populations from the state is a deepening and dangerous process. The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the necessity of restoring trust.
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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 analytical and critical, balancing logical arguments (the need to simplify bureaucracy) with strong value-based appeals (the stifling of civil society). The speaker uses rhetorical questions and hyperbole (e.g., replacing Lahemaa with an old quarry) to illustrate potential dangers. The tone is formal yet concerned, emphasizing that the draft bill is leading Estonia away from the direction desired by the majority of Estonians.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style varies: commission reports are formal, procedural, and fact-based, focusing on summaries of discussions and consensus decisions. Critical interventions, however, are extremely emotional and forceful, using rhetoric such as "unbelievably unfair" and comparing nature conservation to "cancer." Historical context (dating back to 2004) and stories from local landowners are used to emphasize the consequences of the state's inaction.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is cautionary and critical, employing the metaphor of the canary in the coal mine to underscore the gravity of ecological mistakes and their future consequences. The speaker relies on logical argumentation, linking social conflict to forestry policy and stressing that ecologically unsound decisions come at too high a cost to society.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is questioning and concerned, employing logical argumentation based on negative social consequences. The tone is formal and centers on political accountability, demanding an explanation as to why separate support for young people was not established.
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2025-05-06
Second reading of the bill amending the Hunting Act (553 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is academic and philosophical, but simultaneously urgent and deeply concerned, especially when addressing environmental issues. The speaker employs emotional language (e.g., "dangerously far," "existentially vital," "ruinous") and supports their arguments with literary and ethical references to underscore the necessity of learning to "think like a forest and a bog."
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and centered on specific questions, emphasizing the urgency of action related to the preparation of the state budget. Logical argumentation is employed, where regional incentives are presented as investments that yield returns to the state budget.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, referencing the opposing side's previous claims ("fatal inevitability") and immediately calling them into question. Logical argumentation is employed (specifically regarding infrastructure links), and sharp questions are posed to demand accountability, highlighting the inadequacy of the centralized perspective (when viewed from Tallinn).
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, highlighting an "interesting dissonance" between the minister's past and present positions. Both logical argumentation (comparing the impact of funding) and emotional appeal are utilized, directly asking what should be said to rural residents who want environmentally friendly transport.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is direct, formal, and challenging, starting with a critique of the minister's tone, which is described as having a "fatalistic undertone." The speaker employs logical argumentation to emphasize the importance of national policy and poses a specific political question regarding the long-term plan.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, beginning with sarcastic praise ("cutely and sincerely") before launching a substantive attack. Strong rhetorical questions are employed to cast doubt on the minister's motives ("In whose interest?"), balancing the emotional appeal (consumer protection) with factual references to expert opinions.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act (531 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is analytical and critical, combining technical support for the bill with a sharp attack against the philosophy underpinning the government’s administrative reform. Strong and emotional phrases are used ("simply stupid," "schizophrenic situation"), alongside rhetorical questions. The speech includes logical arguments regarding the differences between public authority and private enterprise, and concludes with a sarcastic reference to the Reform Party's long-standing responsibility for the positions of environment ministers.
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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 speech opens with a polite acknowledgment of the previous coalition's work, but quickly becomes sharp and confrontational. The criticism is intense, employing strong language such as "incompetent bungling" to describe the government's actions. The style is rhetorical, contrasting quotes from the past with current contradictory actions to highlight the inconsistency.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal, objective, and procedural, given that he/she is acting as the rapporteur for the steering committee. He/she focuses on logically summarizing arguments and contrasting viewpoints, while strictly avoiding personal emotional opinions. He/she repeatedly emphasizes that his/her responses are strictly limited to the matters discussed within the committee, which lends a cautious and constrained tone to the presentation.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Radiation Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other acts (573 SE) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is initially conciliatory and polite, offering thanks for the presentation. It then shifts to being critical and questioning, highlighting a logical inconsistency ("strange contradiction"). A comparison of facts is employed to elicit a political explanation.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker’s style is academic and thorough, beginning by explaining the broad biological and cultural background of the topic before moving on to the political solution. The tone is simultaneously empathetic toward responsible owners and urgent regarding the necessity of legislative change, stressing that swift action is required to prevent future attacks. Narrative elements are employed (e.g., a personal experience with wolf cubs) alongside logical argumentation.
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2025-01-29
The Ombudsman's proposal to align the law on industrial emissions with the constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, cautionary, and prudent, presented as a brief remark. The speaker employs a memorable idiom borrowed from Russian ("davai, davai, potom posmotrim") to characterize the hasty legislative process. The appeal is primarily logical, focusing on the value of thorough preparation.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, analytical, and educational, especially in discourse concerning the ecological and social context of the wolf. Strong logical argumentation is employed, drawing upon historical examples and scientific literature to justify the necessity of balanced management. The tone is serious, stressing that wolf management is a complex, emotionally charged subject that demands a comprehensive perspective and expertise.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative. The speaker begins by politely thanking the presenter for the report, but quickly transitions to a critical political concern (groundwater). Logical argumentation is employed to elicit detailed procedural information concerning the provisions of the regulation.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speech is formal, analytical, and critical, utilizing both logical arguments (statistics) and personal examples (a trip to Spain, the experience of a zoo director) to illustrate systemic problems. The tone is concerned and evokes a feeling that the current action is "absurd" and a "strange perversity," balancing support for the law with deep dissatisfaction regarding its scope.
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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 rhetoric is pressing, analytical, and academic, employing logical appeals and scientific analogies (e.g., Russian roulette, headphones). The style is formal and emphasizes the inevitability of systemic change, calling for an in-depth discussion. The tone is simultaneously defensively procedural, protecting the right of the presenters to respond to the accusations leveled against them.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and at times forceful (or insistent), especially concerning security and environmental boundaries. The speaker employs logical argumentation and references to international concepts, balancing recognition of the prime minister with substantive criticism. He/She warns of severe consequences if important matters are overlooked, thereby creating a certain tension.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, serious, and pragmatic, utilizing logical distinctions (faith vs. institution) to substantiate the arguments. The speaker expresses regret over historical instances where the church has been abused, but focuses on clarifying the objectives of the political change. The style is supportive and inquisitive, seeking clarity regarding the implementation of the law.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and demanding, conveying dissatisfaction with the presenter's responses. Direct questions are employed, and it is stressed that the answer was "anything but exhaustive," indicating an attempt to elicit a detailed and substantive explanation. The appeals are primarily logical and functional, calling into question the viability of the proposed structure.
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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 discourse is formal, analytical, and interrogative, focusing on highlighting logical inconsistencies within the text of the law. The tone is critical, yet demands clarification, posing direct questions aimed at justifying the provisions of the draft bill. Instead of emotional appeals, fact-based and technical argumentation is employed.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The language used is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with praise for the Chancellor of Justice ("for an excellent presentation"). The style is logical and focuses on a generalized political problem, framing it as a question and seeking solutions ("what should the possible courses of action be in such a situation?"). Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is on procedural correctness.
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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 tone of the address is critical, procedural, and urgent, often employing rhetorical questions ("Why the rush?", "Why the campaign style?") to challenge the process. The arguments are strongly logical, focusing on risks, lack of analysis, and accountability, but they also include a moral dimension, emphasizing the impact of these decisions on children and the future. The phrase "Davai, davai, potom posmotrim!" is used to characterize the hurried decision-making style.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (455 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Recall of a Member of the Supervisory Board of the Environmental Investments Centre Foundation and Appointment of a New Member"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and purely informative, focusing on providing an overview of the committee session. Maran repeatedly emphasizes the existence of consensus and the absence of discussion ("the discussion was very brief"), maintaining a businesslike and procedural tone. Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent; the presentation is fact-based.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of a Member of the Supervisory Board of the State Forest Management Centre" (454 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and descriptive, focusing exclusively on conveying the decisions made during the Environmental Committee meeting. The tone is neutral and objective; there are no emotional or persuasive arguments, with the emphasis placed instead on procedural accuracy and the presentation of facts.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The address is philosophical and urgent in tone, concentrating on long-term, existential environmental issues. The style is formal and conceptually complex, employing extended narratives and analogies (the globe's varnish, yeast) rather than emotional appeals or quick data dumps, to explain the fundamental principles governing how the world works.
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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 analytical and interrogative, focusing on exposing the internal contradictions and dissonance within the speaker's narrative. The tone is formal and logical, utilizing direct and challenging questions that demand clarification to present arguments. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on highlighting inconsistencies in facts and procedures.
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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 discourse is academic, formal, and critical, extensively employing legal references and statutory provisions to support its arguments. The tone is one of concern and inquiry, particularly regarding the narrowing of policy scope and the underestimation of environmental impact. Strong imagery is utilized, such as labeling fast-growing plantations "green deserts," to highlight the loss of biodiversity.
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2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style of discourse is formal, analytical, and question-oriented, with the goal of achieving rational clarity within a complex information landscape. A metaphor is employed regarding the emotional shift from denying nuclear energy to embracing it, and the immense complexity of the decision-making process is emphasized. The tone is skeptical and demanding, particularly concerning financial issues (state guarantees), while simultaneously avoiding personal attacks.
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2024-04-11
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue: "How to Ensure the Future of Veterinary Medicine"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaking style is analytical and formal, often employing a philosophical introduction (e.g., concerning the rapid development and specialization of the world). The tone is serious and concerned, particularly regarding the scarcity of resources and the complexity of identifying solutions. The appeals are predominantly logical, relying on personal work experience (former professional field) and the description of systemic problems.
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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 style is formal and polite, beginning with an acknowledgement of the minister for the ambitious figures. This is followed by a logical and analytical argument that frames the economic plans' ambitions within the context of environmental impact, using a question format to convey the criticism.
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2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, cautious, and measured, focusing on logical and procedural arguments. Proverbs are used to frame arguments ("He who hurries wisely goes slowly," "The devil is in the details"). The tone is formal and neutral, focusing on the criticism of policy and procedure.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (393 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and logic-based, focusing on the dissection of complex concepts (the definition of noise) and the presentation of statistical data. The tone is serious and stresses the importance of noise as an underestimated threat to public health. Scientific facts and procedural arguments are utilized instead of emotional appeals.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is measured, analytical, and cautious, emphasizing logical argumentation and procedural correctness. The speaker repeatedly employs proverbs ("The wise man hurries slowly," "The devil is in the details") to underscore the dangers inherent in rushing. The tone is formal and focuses on detailed legal analysis.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and inquisitive, focusing on the logical appeal and the clarification of technical details. Direct questions are employed to ascertain whether the issue is an intentional choice or a correctable oversight, while maintaining a strictly neutral tone.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is polite, formal, and analytical, beginning with an acknowledgment of the opposing side ("for an interesting and stimulating framing of the topic"). The speaker employs logical argumentation and comparative questions (the Socratic method) to challenge the opponent's assertions, demanding concrete data instead of emotional appeals.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and logical, focusing on determining specific data and proportions. The speaker poses his questions analytically, referencing two previous statements made by the presenter and requesting clarification on the missing percentage figures. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on fact verification.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, deliberative, and cautionary, emphasizing the danger of ecological scarcity and the necessity of considering every step very carefully. The speaker uses personal stories (desert treks in Kazakhstan and South Africa) to support logical arguments, illustrating the difficulty of perceiving the value of water under conditions of abundance. The speaker balances emotional and logical persuasion, beginning with a broad philosophical introduction.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, directing a pointed question at the previous speaker to cast doubt on the logical foundation of the opposing side's argument. The tone is polite ("Thank you for the presentation"), but critical in substance, and aims to provoke a response concerning the topic of identity.
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