By Plenary Sessions: Õnne Pillak

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The style is confident and optimistic, emphasizing the need to focus on facts rather than emotions. A repetitive list structure ("the fact is that...") is employed, along with strong, value-based expressions ("the price of freedom," "the budget for security and prosperity"). The speech is formal and aims to be substantive, contrasting with opponents who play on emotions.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, as the speaker assumes the role of the commission's rapporteur, introducing the focal points of the discussion. Strong logical arguments are employed, relying on legal ramifications, economic data, and the necessity of security. It becomes assertive when rejecting the opposing side's doubts concerning the security dimension, labeling it essential, rather than a "mere phrase."
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker employs a polite and formal style, utilizing acknowledging addresses directed at both the rapporteur and the session chair. The tone is constructive and inquisitive, centered on identifying solutions and seeking counsel regarding necessary political measures.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the presiding officer of the session and the Minister of Defence. The tone is initially appreciative and positive regarding Estonia's will to defend, which establishes a constructive basis for posing specific questions. The address is brief and focuses on obtaining direct information and an assessment.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and repetitive, focusing on the clear and unambiguous articulation of the faction's position. The tone is predominantly neutral and procedural, emphasizing the need to avoid misunderstandings ("So that it would be simple and understandable"). Emotional or narrative appeals are not used; the focus is on factual opposition.