By Plenary Sessions: Marko Mihkelson

The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, polite, and procedural, focusing on the submission of draft legislation on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee. When addressing the topic of the Crimean Tatars, the tone shifts to serious and value-based, employing an emotional appeal rooted in historical facts to underscore the scale of the genocide and suffering. The speaker uses clear and concise language.

The speaking style is extremely formal, procedural, and explanatory, focusing on a detailed overview of the bill's legislative process and the results of the committee's work. The tone is measured and neutral, appealing primarily to logical and legal arguments to justify the committee's decisions. Extensive technical legislative language is employed, avoiding emotional appeals.

The tone is extremely serious, analytical, and pressing, warning of the collective West's defeat should action not be taken. It employs a balanced mix of logical arguments (historical inertia, statistics) and emotional appeals (the plight of Ukrainian frontline fighters, the failure to punish evil). The style is formal and narratively complex, connecting current events with the history of the post-World War II era.

The style is formal, yet passionate and compelling, especially when addressing Russia's influence operations and the situation in Georgia. Both logical arguments are employed (the commission's procedure, documented cases) as well as strong emotional appeals (references to the 1940 events in Estonia and the necessity of international support). The speaker utilizes historical comparisons to underscore the gravity of the situation.

The style is formal, serious, and persuasive, emphasizing the moral and historical significance of the action. Value-based appeals to justice and accountability are employed, such as, "Impunity must not culminate in victory." The speaker urges colleagues to demonstrate unity and cast their vote in favor.

The style is formal, factual, and procedural, particularly when reporting on the commission's work, where numerous procedural terms and dates are employed. The tone is supportive and positive, referring to the topic as "very important" and citing the Marriage Equality Act as a "very good decision." The speaker relies on logical arguments and facts.

The rhetorical style is urgent, persuasive, and formal, emphasizing the critical importance of Estonian state security. Both emotional appeals (referencing Putin's goal to change the world order and genocide) and logical argumentation (a reference to the work of the Constitutional Committee) are employed. The speaker uses strong judgments, for instance, calling Putin an autocrat and labeling criticism of the draft bill as criticism directed against the Estonian state.

The style is formal, professional, and appropriate for parliament, utilizing the title "Esteemed Speaker/Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu." The tone is predominantly optimistic regarding the success of the draft legislation, but also urgent, emphasizing the need to adopt the bill quickly ("without delays"). The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and procedural details, while simultaneously being appreciative and grateful toward the bill's drafters.

The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, concentrating on the reporting of facts and the work of the commission. The speaker employs complex legislative terminology and appeals to logic, underscoring thorough preparation and consensus-based decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent.

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and extremely forceful, employing strong language to emphasize the existential threat posed by the situation ("a new world war," "on the threshold of global catastrophe"). The speaker utilizes logical argumentation, presenting a chronological overview of Russia's aggression, but also incorporates personal encounters and quotes from Ukrainian heroes to create maximum impact. The overall tone is one of concern, yet confident in Estonia's capacity to take action.