By Agendas: Õnne Pillak

Total Agendas: 30

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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

There is not enough data.
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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 tone is defensive, persuasive, and occasionally confrontational, especially when criticizing the historical behavior of opponents. Both logical arguments (figures, EU comparisons) and emotional appeals (a reference to a grandmother's advice about bitterness, concern for Estonia's freedom) are utilized. The style is formal, but it includes direct addresses and calls to support the budget.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is optimistic regarding economic forecasts, but simultaneously defensive and counter-positioning itself against previous emotional rhetoric. There is a strong emphasis on relying on facts and data, calling for substantive discussions rather than playing on emotions. The word "fact" is used repeatedly (10 times in total) to validate its positions.
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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 speech is formal and informative during the commission report section, but becomes persuasive and goal-oriented when answering questions. He/She emphasizes logical arguments, utilizing economic data and statistics, and stresses the importance of Rail Baltic from the perspective of military logistics. He/She prefers to focus on solutions ("how it could be done") rather than obstacles.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and consultative, opening with expressions of gratitude to the presiding officer and the rapporteur. The tone is solution-oriented, concentrating on the logical question regarding the nation's subsequent steps.
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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 style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, beginning with official addresses to the chairman of the session and the Minister of Defence. The speaker employs a logical approach, first affirming the positive situation and subsequently posing concrete, results-based questions.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is very formal, concrete, and direct, focusing on the clear communication of the faction's decision. Statements are short and declarative ("do not support," "do not agree"), emphasizing the necessity of avoiding misunderstandings and ensuring easy comprehension.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is concise, direct, and positive, emphasizing speed and simplicity ("I won't take too long; I'll keep it simple and brief"). The speaker employs a logical appeal, focusing on the government's achievements and the necessity of making quick decisions, while avoiding emotional or complex discussions.
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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 style is formal, polite, and questioning, addressing the session chair and the presenter respectfully. It employs logical argumentation, emphasizing the importance of roads for the functioning of rural life and entrepreneurship. The goal of the address is to obtain specific, time-bound answers regarding the planned projects.
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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 rhetoric is straightforward and analytical, including criticism of the opposition’s motives, calling the draft bill a "political show" and "forcing an open door." He/She stresses the logical justification for why the bill is unnecessary, given that the work is already underway. At the same time, he/she urges them to avoid "mud-slinging and spreading negative emotions" and to cooperate more.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is spontaneous, passionate, and emotional, initiated in response to previous discussions. Strong value-based appeals are employed, and male colleagues are addressed directly to emphasize the value of women and the need to protect them. The tone is critical towards those who minimize the topic, and it stresses emotional and moral persuasion rather than technical data.
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and persuasive, directly addressing "dear colleagues." The tone is positive and focuses on the candidate's positive personal attributes (professionalism, consideration) in order to gain broad-based support. Short, clear sentences are employed, avoiding complex language or narrative storytelling.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other related laws (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is brief, formal, and direct, confined to applying parliamentary procedural rules. The purpose of the address is purely administrative ("I will take a seven-minute break").
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely formal, neutral, and concise, confining itself solely to a procedural request. Emotional or logical appeals are not employed.
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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 tone is highly combative, critical, and ironic, especially concerning the actions of the opposition (EKREIKE), which is repeatedly referred to as "political theater" and "political farce." Strong labeling is employed (for instance, the opposition is accused of "whining" and "being against everything"). The appeals are primarily logical and economic, focusing on sustainability, export capacity, and price reduction.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and procedural, addressing the session chair and the minister respectfully. The goal of the rhetoric is to avoid confusion in the discussion by employing a clear and logical framing of the question that requires a fact-based answer. The tone is corrective and fact-focused.
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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 formal and respectful, addressing both the session chair and the presenter. The speaker employs a logical and clarifying approach, posing a direct question aimed at achieving unambiguous clarity regarding the topic under discussion. Emotional appeals are not utilized.
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2024-09-26
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's political statement regarding the submission of the draft law on the 2025 state budget.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is unifying and serious, emphasizing the overcoming of crises and the necessity of a common goal, utilizing historical parallels (1918, 1991, 2004). The speaker employs recurring rhetorical questions ("We are surely in agreement on this?") to create consensus, balancing logical arguments (figures, forecasts) with an appeal to confidence. The tone is measured, yet it underscores the danger inherent in postponing reforms.
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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 tone is formal, brief, and functional. The rhetoric is aimed at presenting specific procedural requirements (a vote and a recess); emotional or substantive arguments are absent.
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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 style is courteous and respectful, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the presiding officer of the session and the Chancellor of Justice. The tone is anxious and urgent, especially concerning youth violence and bullying, yet it remains focused on solutions, raising questions about subsequent actions.
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2024-07-29
Third Reading of the Draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The speech employs an explanatory and defensively persuasive style, conveying a sense of moderate urgency by emphasizing the necessity and speed of the decisions ("don't wait until summer"). Logical arguments are utilized, highlighting concrete financial figures and the timeline for the increase in support payments. The speaker urges the opposition not to minimize the changes that have been implemented and expresses the desire for the support measures to be communicated to the public in a positive light.
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2024-06-06
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice to bring the Work Ability Allowance Act into compliance with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, focusing on reporting the work of the Social Affairs Committee to the Riigikogu. The speaker uses logical appeals and fact-based information (dates, participants, decisions), maintaining a neutral tone and avoiding emotional or confrontational expressions.
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2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is defensive and corrective, stemming from the need to refute the opposition's false claims and half-truths. It employs both statistical facts and emotional and moral appeals, such as referencing the pleas of pensioners and traditional wisdom (e.g., "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?"). The tone is formal yet passionate, underscoring the necessity and difficulty of the decisions being made.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on an objective synopsis of the Social Committee's discussion and the minister's responses. The discourse is logical and informative, steering clear of emotional appeals or personal viewpoints. Official language is employed, and references are made to the committee's procedural decisions.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and highly detailed, focusing on listing achievements and presenting numerical facts. The tone is initially defensive and confrontational (towards the Centre Party), but concludes with a conciliatory appeal for constructive cooperation and a focus on solutions. Both logical arguments are employed (the costs becoming overwhelming) and emotional appeals (taking into account people's mental health and needs).
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2024-04-10
Second Reading of the Draft Act amending the Health Insurance Act and, in connection therewith, amending other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, which is characteristic of providing an overview of the legislative process. The speaker focuses on the detailed reporting of the work and discussions of the Social Affairs Committee, relying on logical appeals and summaries of stakeholder opinions. Emotional or personal viewpoints are absent; the emphasis is placed on factual and legal accuracy.
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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 style is formal and informative, focusing on facts and procedural details regarding the work of the Social Affairs Committee. The tone is often defensive, responding to criticism with specific examples of changes implemented and emphasizing that life is "much more complex" than simple solutions. It utilizes both logical arguments (statistics, the expectation of analyses) and an emotional framework (sense of security, attitude, a grandmother's worry about the war).
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is predominantly formal, polite, and procedural, especially in the case of the rapporteur for the Social Affairs Committee. Speaker B employs a highly structured approach, providing a detailed summary of the committee's discussion and procedural decisions. Emotional appeals are not utilized; the focus is placed on the logical and fact-based transmission of information.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is polite and formal, beginning by thanking the presenter for the thorough overview. The speaker employs a logical appeal, supporting their question with both expert data (the TAI overview) and constituent feedback (parents). The tone is more inquisitive and suggestive, rather than demanding.
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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker's style is inquisitive and analytical, posing a specific question regarding practical assistance. The tone is formal and conveys a strong expectation for political consensus on the matter under discussion.
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