By Agendas: Anti Poolamets

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker employs a polite and analytical style, starting by thanking the presenter for raising such an important topic. They use logical argumentation, connecting specific economic indicators (such as declining turnover) with broader negative consequences (job losses, impoverishment). The tone is concerned, yet neutral.
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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is skeptical, critical, and combative, employing pointed questions to challenge the presenter's positions and the actions of the EU. Strong expressions are used, such as the "hijacking" of taxation rights, and reference is made to a procedural contradiction where the denial of an EU federation is contrasted with the continuous takeover of tax competence.
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2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is insistent, alarming, and highly combative, describing the situation as being in a "burning house" and warning against being the last ones left behind. Strong emotional appeals are employed, emphasizing the destruction and degradation of nature, while opponents' policies are labeled as totalitarian and pseudo-democratic. The speech is formal, yet it includes sharp personal analogies (for example, comparing the minister's supposed love of nature to being present at a cow giving birth).
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is highly combative, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional language ("bungling," "lame," "hollow slogans"). The speaker utilizes historical parallels (France's defeat in World War II) and metaphors ("trying to catch a tanker with a slingshot") to underscore the government's incompetence. It is stressed that the government relies on political clichés (the Kremlin) and PR advice to avoid providing a substantive response.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and interrogative, presenting a direct interpellation to the minister. A rhetorical question is employed to stress the connection between the failure to control population growth and the root cause of numerous problems, establishing an urgent and accusatory tone. The speech is logical, focusing on the chain of causes and effects.
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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 formal, critical, and interrogative, focusing on appeals to logic and procedure. The speaker expresses surprise and concern regarding the illegality of the situation and uses direct questions to demand accountability and a historical explanation for the disappearance of internal control. The tone is demanding and emphasizes the need for more serious oversight.
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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 highly aggressive and accusatory, repeatedly employing personal attacks (lying, threatening, "stupid attack"). The speaker utilizes emotional appeals, stressing the irreparable damage and repeatedly demanding a written apology, while formally remaining within the boundaries of a speech delivered in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The tone is ironic and critical, referring to the minister's actions as "rampage."
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetoric is predominantly combative and critical, employing strong terminology such as "mass immigration" and "extreme gender ideology." It frequently utilizes logical appeals, relying on statistics and the opinions of experts (e.g., Defense Force commanders, a Portuguese scientist). It also incorporates historical references (March 12) and accuses opponents of holding anti-democratic views or misleading the public.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and deeply skeptical, expressing a profound lack of trust in the system ("I have no faith," "they are just rambling here"). Emotional appeals ("black, bloody Russian money") and historical examples (RAB warnings) are employed to underscore the systemic failure. The speaker poses questions that are essentially critical statements, demanding concrete measures to punish top banking executives.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and focuses on questions, employing both a critical tone regarding past inaction ("decades late") and a constructive approach when seeking solutions. Historical and international examples are used to increase the weight of the arguments, emphasizing the logical necessity of addressing issues concerning rural areas and existing infrastructure.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is aggressive and accusatory, employing sharp phrases like "with bogus justifications" and demanding the minister take full responsibility. The style is a mix of logical, data-driven criticism (financial damage) and emotional concern (rapists and murderers seeking asylum).
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure Act, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) (603 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely insistent, alarmist, and combative, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of mass immigration, such as riots and the threat of civil war. Strong emotional appeals are employed, drawing parallels between events in the USA and the Bronze Night (Pronksiöö) to underscore the gravity of the danger. The speaker uses powerful metaphors to label opponents, referring to refugee aid organizations as a "Trojan horse."
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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 and critical, employing intensely negative emotional language, referring to the draft bill as the "fuel adulteration act" and "an invention of left-wing extremists." The speaker draws on historical parallels and uses rhetorical questions to underscore the absurdity and detrimental nature of the policy. The address is informative and direct, while simultaneously acknowledging the fatigue of the delegates by keeping the presentation brief.
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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 style is very combative, emotional, and condemnatory, using strong ideological terms such as "neototalitarianism," "national masochism," and "idiotic Brussels socialists." The speaker uses anecdotes (the burger joint, the Kunda factory) and hyperbole (monsters the height of the TV Tower) to discredit opponents and their policies. The appeals are aimed at common sense and the protection of communities, emphasizing the scale of the danger.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is accusatory and combative, employing powerful emotional appeals to detail the suffering endured by communities (noise, dust, and road damage). Direct questions are posed, and emphasis is placed on the unfavorable and environmentally detrimental nature of the draft legislation. The tone is critical and straightforward, noting that these actions are being carried out "shamelessly."
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2025-06-09
An inquiry regarding the sustainability and accessibility of the healthcare system (no. 759)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is concerned and urgent, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem ("the matter is quite serious") and its direct negative consequences (doctors leaving for Finland). Logical argumentation is used, linking the linguistic burden and the shortage of specialists, and a direct question is posed regarding the situation.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Problems at Tallinn Defense Forces Cemetery (no. 752)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is direct, advisory, and simultaneously critical, offering assistance to the recipient while immediately calling into question the depth of their previous activities. Logical arguments are employed, based on the precise definition of terms (cenotaph) and the criticism of earlier political practice (Laanet's tradition).
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2025-06-09
An inquiry into the impact of the timber industry on Estonia’s defence capability and security (no. 747)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and combative, especially toward the minister, who is labeled an "ideology worker." Dramatic and cautionary language is employed ("destructive," "tremendous airwave noise," "things are very bad"), combined with technical details and the citation of experts. The objective is to highlight the security threat and the government's negligence.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, expressing astonishment and disappointment ("I am truly surprised by this"). Strong rhetorical questions are employed ("why are you so yielding?") along with stark contrasts (class photos versus millions of movement data points) to underscore the illogicality and injustice of the government's actions.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is extremely confrontational, emotional, and accusatory, utilizing powerful negative imagery ("stink bomb of Soviet power," "atrocious things"). The speaker employs numerous rhetorical questions and historical contrasts to juxtapose the ideal of the "free people" against the current "servant people's" humble submission to a foreign power. The tone is urgent and condemnatory, stressing moral and national betrayal.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is ironic and aggressive, using examples (the 'wig case') to illustrate the absurdity of the ERJK's actions. The tone is rather emotional and disparaging, incorporating rhetorical questions to underscore the validity of the criticism.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, skeptical, and ironic, starting with a personal jab at the opponent ("I recommend thicker glasses"). The speaker employs strong emotional parallels (a comparison to COVID vaccination) and relies on both anecdotal evidence (a local resident near Sopi-Tootsi) and international facts.
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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 rhetorical style is sharply critical and urgent, conveying deep pessimism regarding the minister's optimism and employing direct accusations. Both logical arguments (such as the non-profitability of RB and specific funding figures) and emotional appeals (like the plight of starving road builders and the low birth rate) are utilized. The style is formal, yet it includes pointed personal references (e.g., "the Autorollo Minister").
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the impacts and regulations of wind energy development in Estonia (no 749)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is extremely forceful, alarming, and combative, utilizing strong emotional imagery, such as "a bag over the head of our radio intelligence" and "immeasurable chaos." The speaker balances these alarming assertions with concrete examples (Sopi-Tootsi park, the issue of rustling leaves) and by citing authoritative sources (ERR, Colonel Kiviselg). He frames the situation in black and white, asking which is more important: opportunistic electricity or national defense.
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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 very combative and sharply critical, employing emotional and condemnatory phrases such as "the economy's stagnation," "brainwashing," and "an incurable patient." It often resorts to personal attacks against the minister, accusing him of having a low tolerance for criticism and of constantly scolding members of the Riigikogu. The tone of the speech is urgent, highlighting the threat to national defense and democracy, and balancing logical budgetary arguments with powerful emotional appeals.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is extremely aggressive, accusatory, and urgent, using strong expressions like "they are lying, tricking, and cheating" and referring to corruption ("money slipped away," "the mother-in-law's cabinets"). The appeal is primarily emotional and moral, calling into question the government's legitimacy and honesty. The logical argumentation is supported by numerical support percentages and the example of Latvia.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaking style is sharp, critical, and confrontational, employing rhetorical questions and phrases such as "lo and behold" and "your story doesn't add up." The regulation is described using the highly emotional term "totalitarian regulation," highlighting the contradiction between logic (data) and the government's actions.
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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 style is extremely combative, accusatory, and alarmist, using strong emotional appeals and hyperbole (e.g., comparison to North Korea, fear of thinking in the kitchen). The speaker uses personal attacks and name-calling ("Lysenkoism," "woo-woo sciences") and focuses on themes of destroying trust and corruption. The rhetoric is based more on moral and ideological accusations than on data.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (587 SE) on joining the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply confrontational, accusatory, and moralizing. The speaker employs strong emotional expressions ("a very rude impression," "dead drunk and rampaging," "caricatured behavior") and attacks opponents for their use of irony and for suppressing the topic, emphasizing themes of dignity and shame.
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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 critical, employing strong emotional terms such as "ideological delusions," "you are lying to us," and "the ultimate stupidity of Euro-Marxism." The speaker relies on logical arguments (loss of competence), but presents them with high intensity, using negative examples from the USA and warning against further ideological interference.
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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 inquisitive, critical, and at times ironic, particularly when criticizing the fundamental tenets of climate ideology ("keeping the sauna door open longer"). Specific and timely examples drawn from international events (such as the collapse of grids) are used to support the position, all while maintaining a formal address toward the presenter.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and indignant, a point emphasized by the expression, "Oh, seriously!" The speaker employs a logical appeal, highlighting the opposing side's ideological inconsistency and dismissing their potential excuses as unconvincing. The style is direct and demanding, raising questions regarding procedural debates.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative and concerned, focusing on logical arguments and facts (referencing Durejko's quote). A cautionary tone is employed to emphasize the serious threat of underinvestment, citing the poor situation in Spain and Portugal.
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2025-05-12
Request for information regarding population register entries (no. 754)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and forceful, employing sharp and condemnatory language (e.g., "with madness," "more poisonous ideologies," "Soviet insanities"). The appeals are primarily value-based and emotional, relying on political and historical analogies (Brussels' tax hijacking, Soviet names). The speaker presents their views as a warning against the collapse of government support.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and insistent, focusing on repetitive rhetorical questions ("Who is responsible?"). The speaker employs strong emotional appeals, describing the ethical damage (the Lehtme case, harm to Ukraine) and the plight of the victims (the elderly, dementia patients/wards). The style is concrete, relying on case-specific examples rather than abstract data.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is narrative and persuasive, utilizing a specific story about meeting a voter in Rakvere to affirm the political position. The tone is concerned regarding the current economic hardship and emphasizes the credibility of previous political activity (i.e., keeping promises).
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2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is passionate, provocative, and strongly critical, using emotional terms ("monsters," "absurd") and expressing satisfaction with the fervor of the discussion that has emerged. It appeals to both logic (laws of nature, physics textbooks) and emotions (the destruction of the landscape), using historical comparisons (Comrade Lysenko) and examples of international catastrophes. The speaker is formal, but actively seeks confrontation and demands terminological precision.
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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, confrontational, and provocative, employing powerful and degrading metaphors (such as "sheep") to characterize specific politicians. The speaker relies on citation and emotional accusation to underscore the threat facing democracy, posing questions in an accusatory tone.
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2025-05-05
Draft law supplementing the Whistleblower Protection Act on Infringements of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style of rhetoric is sharply combative and critical, employing strong emotional terms ("the snitching law," "politruks"). Historical parallels with the Soviet era are emphasized (censorship, Glavlit, being sent to Siberia) to underscore the dangers of anonymous reporting. The speech is rather emotional and value-driven, utilizing irony (e.g., concerning the loss of control over mops) to criticize the bureaucracy in Brussels.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speech is extremely combative, passionate, and cautionary, employing strong negative metaphors and comparisons (the Soviet lying machine, Khrushchev-era campaigns, mythomaniacal dissemination of information). The tone is predominantly emotional and accusatory, charging opponents with ridicule and incompetence. Specific data (subsidies, distances) is interwoven with dramatic and moral appeals (the plundering of heritage landscapes).
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and pessimistic, employing strong emotional and derogatory terms such as "farce culture," "trans madness," and "slop bucket." The speaker blends statistical data (e.g., graduate numbers, defense force statistics) with moral and national appeals, emphasizing the danger and failure of the government's actions. He repeatedly uses contrasts (value culture vs. farce culture) and directly addresses "good left-liberals."
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and investigative, focusing on logical arguments and facts, such as diagrams and research results. Quotes and historical comparisons (the VEB Fund Commission) are employed to emphasize the long-term nature of the problem and the necessity of finding a solution. The address is presented in the form of a question directed at the presenter, seeking a specific legislative byproduct.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation'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 extremely combative, accusatory, and dramatic, employing strong emotional appeals and hyperbole (e.g., comparing the situation to the Soviet regime, calling the minister's speech "a soulless text generated by artificial intelligence"). The speaker frequently uses rhetorical questions and sharp labeling ("a glaring contradiction," "a stain of shame"), focusing not on logic but on emphasizing the government's lack of credibility and morality.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, sarcastic, and accusatory, employing strong negative metaphors such as "tankists," "traveling circus," and "pyramid scheme." Emotional appeals are linked to the loss of taxpayer money and the return of Soviet-era utopias. The speaker uses historical parallels to discredit the government's actions and poses many rhetorical questions.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding energy supply reliability (no. 717)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and aggressive, employing ironic and emotional comparisons ("the wide Slavic manner"). The speaker primarily presents their viewpoints through rhetorical questions to emphasize the illogicality and sheer scale of the plans, for instance, by asking where the nuclear power plant would fit and where the money would come from.
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and anxious, utilizing powerful metaphors (such as the windmills being described as "dwarves" next to the TV Tower) and emotional language to highlight technology's swift and uncontrolled intrusion. The tone is skeptical, demanding clarification on exactly how "the arrival of these giant wind turbines has come about."
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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 highly combative and accusatory, utilizing historical anecdotes and emotional appeals (e.g., "birth trauma," "it was covered up and covered up") to attack the Reform Party. The language is rather informative and focuses on ethically discrediting the opponents, emphasizing the banks' activities as being "without pangs of conscience."
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2025-04-09
USA and Estonia relations

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and forceful, focusing on the opposing side's (Ligi) personal and systemic incompetence. Strong emotional appeals are used to emphasize the danger of damaging allied relations, labeling the criticism as "flatness and crudeness" and "vulgar, ignorant bluster." The speaker uses direct quotes from the opponent's claims (e.g., Trump's cooperation with Putin) to highlight their absurd impact.
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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 sharply confrontational, accusatory, and demanding. Emotional appeals and metaphors are employed ("Eat the [porridge] you have cooked up here") along with direct challenges to the government ("Now put your hand on your heart"). The tone is formal, but the content is provocative, suggesting the government is intentionally sowing confusion.
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2025-04-07
Inquiry Regarding Chinese Intelligence Access to Estonian Residents' Data Through Applications and Technology (No. 718)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and combative, employing strong contrasts (Estonia vs. China) and accusations of government inaction. Emotional appeals are utilized, labeling the government’s intentions as a "censorship law in the style of communist China." The speaker uses irony when referencing the former minister’s reaction to the data leak: "It happens."
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2025-03-25
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and demanding, employing powerful emotional appeals (e.g., "The shame of the Estonian state"). The speaker launches direct personal attacks against the minister and the prime minister, thereby challenging their fitness for office. Figurative language and metaphors (loopholes) are utilized to describe the government's inefficiency and how high-ranking officials manage to evade accountability.
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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 rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing emotional appeals (targeting the poor Estonian taxpayer) and comparisons ("the scheme of Big and Small Peeter"). The speaker adopts an accusatory tone to highlight the squandering of state funds and the catering to speculative interests. Hyperbole ("gigantic sum," "a true world of speculation") and concrete examples are utilized to amplify the emotional effect.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is predominantly confrontational and emotional, especially when criticizing the coalition. Sharp accusations (such as penny-pinching and favoritism) and moral condemnation (like "Aren't you even ashamed!" or "You should be ashamed!") are employed to highlight injustice. The first remark also includes a logical argument regarding the sensibility of compensating for lost wages.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is sharply confrontational and accusatory, utilizing strong emotional expressions and irony (e.g., the example of the sign "I don't care about laws"). The speaker employs contrast, accusing the minister of living "in another reality" and emphasizing the seriousness of the situation through historical comparison with the 1990s.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, addressing the Minister respectfully, but the tone is concerned and urgent. An emotional appeal is used, referencing the threat of the destruction of rural life and the emigration of people to Central Finland. The rhetoric is directed toward obtaining specific information and exerting political pressure.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, employing the format of an interpellation when addressing the Prime Minister. The speaker uses emotional appeals and hypothetical threat scenarios (referencing the practices of a neighboring country, "the forceful Vladimir and Gennadi") and presents their arguments through pointed rhetorical questions. The style remains formal, but the content is sharp and accusatory.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, aimed directly at the Prime Minister and the leaders of his party. The speaker quotes the sharp remarks of opponents (e.g., "Taliban-like principles") and uses rhetorical questions to highlight the negative impact of the government's communication. The tone is accusatory and focuses on accountability for their stances.
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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is probing and critical, posing pointed questions to the presenter regarding the activities of state institutions and uninvestigated side effects. Both concrete examples (a fatality) and emotionally charged terminology are employed, ironically referring to Estonian advisors as "charlatans." The overall tone is formal, yet it conveys strong suspicion.
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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 style is extremely combative, sarcastic, and emotional, employing strong historical comparisons (Lenin, Mao Zedong) and hyperbole ("brainless," "blind bureaucracy"). The speaker levels accusations and demands the dismissal of ministers, labeling opponents ("prophet of woo-woo sciences") and criticizing climate hysteria as a political tool. The appeals are aimed at protecting children and the mental space.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is extremely combative, dramatic, and ironic, employing strong emotional judgments ("a cascade of confusion, lies, and wretchedness"). The situation is described as a "comedy" and material for a film, which underscores the ridicule of the opposing party. Appeals are aimed at the public's perception of chaos ("in the eyes of society, this situation is still very chaotic"), and a desperate effort is demanded to improve the optics.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive and accusatory, employing sarcasm and hyperbole (e.g., the reference to 150 genders) to discredit the opponent. The speaker uses rhetorical questions and emotional appeals to underscore the fear of science becoming ideologized. The tone is direct and confrontational, focusing on calling political motives into question.
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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 analytical and inquisitive, presenting comparisons with the Nordic countries in order to call Estonian policy into question. The tone is skeptical and critical, employing phrases such as "as if they are being coddled," and relying on logical and data-driven argumentation.
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2025-02-26
Administrative oversight over the City of Narva and its municipal schools.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, emphasizing the complexity of the situation and the suffering of the children who have become "instruments of incomplete experiments." Both emotional appeals are employed (for instance, the story of a child who believes Moscow is the capital) and logical proposals (standardizing the level through tests). The tone is formal, presenting a request to the oversight body.
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2025-02-26
Automaks

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and pressing, leveling direct questions and accusations of political inconsistency at the prime minister. Emotional and practical examples (the father of a disabled child and a large family) are used, balanced by legal arguments, to underscore the injustice of the tax.
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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 rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and confrontational, emphasizing the threat to the nation's foundational principles and security. Strong, value-laden appeals are employed (e.g., "the aftershock of the occupation," "the money laundering factory"), and a "principled correction of errors" is demanded. Logical arguments concerning legal clarity and the fundamental principles of citizenship are interspersed with emotional warnings about pro-Russian influence.
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2025-02-19
Western values

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and insistent, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation ("the situation is serious"). It uses logical arguments, referencing criticism from allies and democracy indices, but presents them with emotional conviction, accusing opponents of lacking arguments and playing the same old tune. It employs irony (e.g., "This is getting dull!").
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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 highly combative, urgent, and alarmist, employing strong labels such as "climate mythology," "racket," and "Lysenkoism." Both economic arguments (competitiveness) and emotional appeals are utilized, accusing opponents of deceit, cowardice, and a lack of transparency. Ironic quoting (Greta Thunberg) and historical parallels are also 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 rhetorical style is combative, accusatory, and ironic, employing strong emotional language to emphasize the Prime Minister's "baggage" and unethical behavior. An ironic reference is made to the "white sweater" as a symbol of innocence, which is immediately undercut. The speaker presents direct accusations of lying and suppressing data, and demands a vision from the government.
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2025-02-12
Damage to Allied Relations by Ministers

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply aggressive and anxious, accusing the government of moving toward undemocratic practices and trivializing allied relations. Strong labels are employed ("censorship law"), and the seriousness of the situation is emphasized, contrasting their viewpoint with the mainstream interpretation.
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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 highly combative, sharp, and alarming, utilizing strong metaphors (e.g., "limps on both legs," "scraping the bottom of the barrel") and personal attacks. The speaker strongly appeals to emotions, describing the decline of foreign policy and the humiliation of diplomats. The language used is more informative than formal, aiming to provoke strong opposition.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and urgent, using emotional comparisons (a slide back to the 80s) and metaphors ("the elephant in the room," "grey zone"). The speaker presents direct accusations and provocative rhetorical questions ("How about we just let all the thugs police themselves?") to emphasize the Ministry of the Interior's inaction and the delegation of responsibility.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is extremely combative, emotional, and forceful, utilizing strong historical parallels (Konstantin Päts, Soviet occupation, Lysenkoism) to equate current policies with falsehoods. Provocative and condemnatory language is employed, labeling the content being taught as "woo-woo science," "rubbish," "brainwashing," and "the mutilation of children." The speaker uses rhetorical questions and demands immediate action, addressing both the minister and the Estonian people directly.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

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

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, utilizing strong value judgments (e.g., "overly demanding," "hypercritical") to accuse opponents. It employs a logical appeal, demanding the consistent application of standards (citing the example of the US and Trump), and relies on external authority (OSCE, US experts) to substantiate its positions.
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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 insistent, critical, and at times combative, emphasizing the necessity of urgency and the consequences stemming from past political errors. Both logical arguments (procurement delays, growing demand) and emotional, memorable phrases are employed, such as ("the warehouses are literally fighting," "defense funds are being sunk into the sea"). The speaker uses historical examples and personal attacks (referencing the former prime minister's business dealings in Russia) to illustrate their position.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and contains personal attacks, especially directed at Maris Lauri (e.g., a contemptuous attitude, contribution to censorship). Strong emotional expressions are used, such as "staggering mistakes," "mystical 100 million," and "brutal censorship," combining logical argumentation (data from the National Audit Office) with sharp criticism.
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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 of discourse is analytical and procedural, focusing on a direct comparative question concerning financial details. The tone is neutral and logic-based, devoid of emotional or rhetorical exaggerations. The objective is to obtain specific information regarding administrative practices.
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2025-01-13
Inquiry regarding the court budget reduction plan (no. 669)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is passionate, sharp, and confrontational, utilizing repeated emphasis and rhetorical questions. It combines emotional appeals (the weakening of Ida-Viru County, damaging the country's reputation) with logical arguments (comparison of figures, citing judges' positions). It uses formal language but expresses a strong personal conviction.
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2024-12-19
Santa Claus

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is unconventional and poetic, using a poem ("Green Christmas") as the primary means of communication. The tone is optimistic, cheerful, and slightly ironic, celebrating climate change as a "wonderful" phenomenon. Humor and low formality are employed, for example, when asking for a water bottle and using the expression "having a taste for blood."
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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 insistent, accusatory, and deeply concerned, emphasizing the minister's ignorance and lack of responsibility ("you know nothing"). Both emotional appeals (severe health problems, becoming homeless) and economic arguments (subsidies becoming unaffordable) are utilized. Direct questions and demands are presented (meeting with those affected, addressing the figures).
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2024-12-18
Third reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, alarming, and dramatic, employing powerful metaphors like "a sledgehammer blow" and "navigating uncharted waters." The appeals blend emotional fear (the hijacking of democracy, climate panic) with logical argumentation, grounded in the conclusions drawn by the legal and analysis department. The speaker draws historical parallels to the way totalitarian systems have abused states of emergency.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, direct, and accusatory, employing a personal attack against the opponent's position ("Knowing your hostility toward freedom of speech"). The speaker emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and uses concrete examples (Zuckerberg) to emotionally justify their position.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and emotionally charged, employing strong judgments (e.g., "severe defect"). Rhetorical questions are used to expose the opponent's tactics, and labeling is criticized as an instrument for suppressing the free exchange of ideas. The tone is sharp and direct.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and cautionary, employing powerful metaphors such as "cutting off the oxygen supply" and "the economic assassin's dream." The appeals are a mixture of economic data and ideological opposition, labeling the opposing side as proponents of a planned economy and liberals infected by far-left ideas. The overall tone is urgent, emphasizing the deepening of the economic crisis.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, critical, and alarming, highlighting the need for information and the government's failure to act. It employs both logical arguments (numerical assessments, expert references) and emotional appeals (health impacts, landscape distortion). The speaker is directly confrontational, addressing the minister and criticizing him for his responsibility regarding the lack of research.
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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 accusatory and combative, employing strong emotional appeals regarding broken promises and the loss of trust ("the greatest creators of uncertainty"). The speaker addresses the minister formally ("Esteemed Minister!"), but poses pointed questions, demanding specific answers about alternative measures.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the draft Health Care Services Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, sarcastic, and confrontational, employing emotionally charged phrases like "crippling" and "utter nonsense." The speaker uses irony ("Fantastic achievement!") and frames their questions with an accusatory tone, highlighting the urgency of the issues and the misalignment of the opponents' priorities.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is emotional, anxious, and alarmist, employing phrases such as "causing apprehension." The style relies heavily on anecdotal evidence (the story of the child from Lasnamäe) and the fear of cultural assimilation, accusing the opposing side of ignorance ("believes, but does not know").
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and at times emotionally charged, leveling accusations of false claims and unpreparedness against the opposing side. Strong metaphors (e.g., "the Gates of Babylon") and historical references are employed to underscore the scale of the dangers and the gravity of the decisions. The speaker contrasts their "wise" approach with the government's "scrambling," emphasizing logical argumentation regarding issues of security and corruption.
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2024-12-04
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is skeptical and cautionary, utilizing dramatic hypothetical scenarios (e.g., the sinking of a US ship near Taiwan) and historical examples (Belgium) to emphasize the risks. The speaker employs a logical appeal to demonstrate why the assumption of "hardly/scarcely" is no longer valid, and poses direct questions regarding the capabilities of the Defence Forces. The tone is concerned and direct.
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2024-12-04
Offshore wind farms

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, focusing on logical arguments and citing authorities (Defense Force leaders). Direct questions are employed to highlight contradictions in the government’s messaging and to demand a technical explanation regarding compensatory measures. The tone is one of concern, emphasizing the paramount importance of security for all NATO allies.
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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 formal and inquisitive, addressing the presenter politely ("Esteemed Presenter!"). A direct, logical appeal is employed, the objective of which is to obtain specific, evidence-based examples to motivate the policy, while avoiding emotional or aggressive elements.
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2024-12-02
Inquiry regarding the impact of tax changes on the state budget (no. 648)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, formal, and probing, with the goal of receiving a fact-based answer from the minister. The speaker employs a logical approach, requesting confirmation or refutation regarding common reports about the irregular collection of excise duty.
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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 highly combative, ironic, and critical, employing strong negative labeling (e.g., "climate sectarianism," "Lysenkoism," "dystopia"). Numerous emotional appeals are utilized, connecting climate policy with economic recession, climate anxiety among youth, and totalitarian control. The style is polemical, focusing on ridiculing opponents and exposing their hypocrisy (e.g., flying by plane).
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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 combative, forceful, and dramatic, emphasizing security threats and historical parallels (e.g., the destruction of democracy in 1934). It employs strong metaphors ("superfluous tissue," "state legal nihilism," "humanitarian aid") and appeals to national dignity to underscore the importance of citizenship. The tone is official, yet passionate and cautionary.
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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 rhetorical style is combative, challenging, and urgent, making extensive use of rhetorical questions ("When will you stop this?", "Are we handing over power, then?"). The speaker emphasizes emotional and alarming appeals, relying on hypothetical security scenarios (e.g., 20,000–30,000 refugees from St. Petersburg). The style is more emotional and cautionary than detailed and logical.
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2024-11-20
The state's financial situation

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and insistent, utilizing strong value judgments and emotional language (e.g., "laundering money to extremism"). The speaker combines a logical appeal (specific inflation numbers) with a political attack, demanding honesty from the government. The tone is formal, but the content is uncompromising.
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2024-11-20
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The overall tone is corrective and procedural, focusing on the logical argument as to why deviating from the established order is ineffective and unfair to the inquirer. The style is formal and direct, avoiding emotional appeals. The speaker uses clear and simple language to emphasize the consequences of procedural errors.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and at times aggressive, particularly directed at the Reform Party, which is accused of incompetence and undermining national defense. The speech employs both logical arguments (specific cost figures, examples from Latvia) and strong emotional appeals, highlighting concern for the nation's future and financial stability. The speaker also utilizes rhetorical questions to emphasize suspicion regarding the opponents' motives.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and comparative, employing references to the behavioral patterns of the opposing side (Priit Lomp, Kaja Kallas). The speaker attempts to ground the debate, emphasizing its substantive nature, while simultaneously delivering sharp procedural criticism. An ironic tone is utilized to ridicule the opposing side's claims regarding their agitated state.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Syria."

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and skeptical, employing repeated rhetorical questions to challenge the validity of the mandate and the terminology ("strange name"). The tone is formal and centers on logical and procedural argumentation.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon" (484 OE).

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and question-driven, addressing the minister head-on. Rhetorical questions are employed to underscore the gravity of the situation and demand conclusions (e.g., "what do we conclude from this?"). The tone is one of concern and focuses on logical/legal consequences rather than emotional appeals.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union’s military assistance mission in Mozambique" (480 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is direct, cautious, and questioning, employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the necessity of the mission. The appeal is primarily logical, relying on previous negative experiences in Africa and emphasizing the distance of Mozambique. The tone is formal and critical.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the first contribution thereto."

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and at times confrontational, particularly directed at the executive branch, which is accused of seizing power at the expense of the parliament. Strong metaphors ("the club metaphor," "blank check") and historical examples (Afghanistan, Mali) are employed to bolster the arguments. The style is logical, focusing on procedural requirements and the necessity of avoiding past failures.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq" (478 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is demanding and critical, stressing the logical necessity of obtaining thorough information. The speaker employs a direct accusation of ignorance ("he simply doesn't know") and refers to inappropriate behavior, pointing out what would have been "courteous." The tone is assertive and focuses on procedural correctness.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative, demanding, and persistent, focusing on logical and legal arguments. The speaker asks direct questions and expresses dissatisfaction with the presenter's inability to respond, suspecting that the minister either lacked the knowledge or the willingness to answer. The tone is formal and centers on procedural clarity.
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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 extremely combative, accusatory, and critical, employing strong emotional appeals and historical comparisons (with a distinct flavor of 1934). The speaker uses sharp labels ("the hand-wringing party," "the liberal regime") and frequently levels accusations of illegality and unconstitutionality. The tone is urgent and condemnatory, highlighting the contradiction between words and actions.
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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 rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and concerned, combining political analysis with an emotional warning (the emptying out of regions). The speaker uses strong language (e.g., "remarkably bad news") and poses specific, practical questions to the minister regarding the action plan. The tone is urgent, emphasizing the need for swift and continuous action.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Narcotics (no 650)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and urgent, employing vivid metaphors (e.g., "the elephant in the room," "firefighters sitting idle with their hoses, letting the fire rage") to underscore the gravity of the situation. The speaker accuses the police of incompetence and demands concrete solutions, maintaining a tone that is combative rather than conciliatory. Rhetorical questions are posed, and answers are demanded regarding how to rectify the situation.
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2024-10-24
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and provocative, employing strong moral and religious connotations (such as "satanic"). The speaker issues direct challenges and rhetorical questions, aiming to shame opponents and urge them to preserve their dignity (e.g., "Kneel!", "When will you raise a rebellion?").
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and confrontational, employing strong moral judgments such as "brutality and vulgarity." The style relies on historical parallels and sarcasm (e.g., questioning the etiquette surrounding a representative's facial expressions) to underscore the danger inherent in the opponent's behavior. The appeals are more emotional and value-driven than logical or data-based.
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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 confrontational and critical, employing direct questions to expose the opposing side's inconsistency regarding the reduction of Russian influence. The speaker leans heavily on historical parallels and references to Estonia's "painful history" to lend both emotional and logical weight to the arguments. The overall tone is accusatory and demanding.
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2024-10-22
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp ideological labeling (such as "Marxist program," "political commissar," and "harasser"). The tone is urgent and confrontational, particularly when demanding a vote of no confidence for the minister due to incompetence. Rhetorical questions are utilized to underscore the absurdity and impracticality of the draft bill's requirements.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational and accusatory, employing strong emotional terms such as "arrogantly" and "recidivist." The speaker relies heavily on personal attacks and the recollection of the opponent's previous inappropriate remarks in order to generate a negative atmosphere. The style is a blend of moral criticism and the presentation of specific economic data.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, ironic, and strongly ideological. Sarcasm (e.g., the accusation of coveting the role of Minister of Economic Affairs) and historical parallels (the Soviet Union, "Europe's Siberia") are used to emphasize the seriousness of the threat. The Minister is branded as "enthusiasm-driven" and a disregarder of sovereignty, which lends the speech a tone of personal attack.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and centered on logical inquiry. The tone is inquisitive and procedural, aiming to clarify any ambiguities within the draft. Instead of emotional appeals, a fact-based and technical approach is employed.
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2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, formal, and pressing, emphasizing the mission-critical importance of historical justice and memory ("essential," "we have a duty to remember"). The speaker employs emotional appeals, linking the fate of the Crimean Tatars to Estonia's own experience under occupation. The style is balanced, combining moral obligation with concrete institutional and legislative proposals.
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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 formal and respectful, addressing the chairman and the rapporteur. The tone is interrogative and focuses on the logical aspect, demanding specific recommendations and the establishment of priorities for citizens.
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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 questioning and skeptical, expressing astonishment at the timing of the political decision ("It makes you raise an eyebrow as to why now"). Logical arguments are used, based on data concerning the economic recession and poverty, while maintaining a formal and respectful tone ("Esteemed speaker").
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The style is urgent, cautionary, and combative, employing strong emotional appeals to emphasize the danger inherent in the child protection provision. Figurative expressions such as the "Brezhnev package" (containing both good and bad elements) are used, along with rhetorical questions designed to accuse the coalition of bringing shame upon itself.
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2024-10-09
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The tone is critical, concerned, and questioning, especially concerning the cancellation of family benefits. Strong emotional appeals are used, citing Siim Kallas's derisive remark to emphasize just how deep the problem of public attitude runs.
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2024-10-09
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The speech is extremely combative, urgent, and accusatory, using strong emotional appeals and historical comparisons (Stalin's time, the occupation). The tone emphasizes an irresponsible approach towards the government, using dramatic imagery ("we'll still blow the doors off somewhere") and accusing the prime minister of historical amnesia.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and directly challenging, addressing the minister by providing the answer to a rhetorical question. Strong emotional language is employed, along with the citation of authority (the Director General of the Transport Agency) to bolster the argument. The tone is indignant and expresses complete bewilderment regarding the government's actions.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The tone of the address is analytical and critical, yet formal, treating the presenter with respect. The style is logical, relying on factual observations regarding the poor state of the infrastructure ("The Latvian segment is struggling"). It concludes with a direct and challenging question that demands an active solution from the government to stimulate Latvia.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate, persuasive, and at times sharply critical, especially towards the Foreign Minister. Strong emotional appeals are used (historical legacy, ingratitude towards the Estonian diaspora) alongside metaphors ("the small state's superweapon," "spice shopkeepers"). The speaker balances historical and symbolic argumentation with practical economic considerations, emphasizing the importance of relationships as the currency of diplomacy.
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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, cautionary, and skeptical, employing symbolic expressions ("today's event symbolically shows"). The speaker presents sharp challenges to the opposing side, demanding that they "defend this position or explain it to the people." Contrast (nature conservation vs. phosphorite mining) is used to emphasize the illogic of the policy.
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2024-09-16
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, particularly regarding the obstructionist behavior of officials, who are referred to as "no-officials." It employs political and emotional appeals (the preservation of Estonian land ownership) and singles out specific opponents to underscore the gravity of the issue. The tone is generally one of concern and demands a solution for overcoming the officials' resistance.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

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

The rhetorical style is anxious and accusatory, utilizing emotional appeals rooted in personal conversations with students. The language is charged, referencing "panic-mongering" and "propaganda," thereby highlighting the negative psychological impact of ideological subjects. The speaker frames their position as a question in order to emphasize non-material factors.
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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 extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, centering on the minister's personal and professional incompetence. Sharp and condemnatory language is employed (e.g., "whim law," "red crane," "lacks basic education in Estonian history") alongside rhetorical questions. The speech is urgent, uncompromisingly demanding the minister's resignation, and strongly appeals to historical justice and national shame.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is direct and insistent, expressing concern over the insufficient pace of action. Logical arguments are employed, such as comparing costs and highlighting the potential of drone technology. It concludes with a specific political demand that calls for significant acceleration and support.
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2024-09-11
Government Action

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and emotional, employing repeated exclamations ("This is unacceptable!"). The speaker uses rhetorical questions to call into question the prime minister's knowledge and judgment. The government's actions are ironically described as a panic reaction "in the style of an action film," while simultaneously demanding specific accountability and explanations.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation concerning the restoration of bogs (No. 625)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetoric is highly combative, emotional, and ironic, employing powerful metaphors (e.g., throwing money into a swamp, exports plummeting like a stone). It appeals to Estonia’s cultural memory and historical pride, contrasting the hard work of the ditch diggers with current political policies. The style is confrontational and uses satire, for example, by proposing a competition for the title of the greatest ditch filler.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is anxious and directly confrontational, casting doubt on the prime minister's optimism and the viability of the reform. Sharp rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the reform's shortcomings, alongside emotional language, which describes the situation concerning children as "malicious."
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and skeptical, focusing on the minister's dishonesty and the lack of clarity in explaining failures. Speakers use direct questions and accuse the minister of arrogance and attempting to use the mother tongue issue as a shield against legitimate criticism. The tone is formal but emotionally charged, emphasizing a lack of trust.
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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 highly combative, accusatory, and forceful, focusing on strong emotional appeals (poor rural families) and attacking the integrity of the coalition. Direct accusations of lying and hypocrisy are employed, along with historical references (the eastern transport scandal, the 10 million dollar issue). Metaphors such as the "Teflon layer" and the "Reform Party steamroller" are utilized.
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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 rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and skeptical. It employs a strong moral framework specifically designed to challenge the candidate's fitness for office. The speech utilizes sharp contrasts, such as the stark divide where "some ride in carriages while others hang on the gallows," and stresses the crucial importance of trust, calling it "the currency of politicians." The speaker raises questions intended to directly attack the candidate's personal reputation and historical consistency.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, directed at the presenter. The speaker employs a logical appeal, referencing earlier official commitments (finding the point of equilibrium), and issues a challenge using the metaphor "getting on the horse's back." The tone is critical, highlighting the disregard shown for their previous proposal.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing the addresses "Chairman" and "Presenter." The tone is inquisitive and analytical, focusing on a logical explanation of how the specific solution advanced the matter and what its significance was.
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2024-06-10
Interpellation regarding the non-taxation of banks' extraordinary profits (No. 615)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, logical, and advisory, utilizing regional comparisons to back up the arguments. The speaker begins by commending a statement made by the prime minister but quickly transitions to criticizing the government's difficulties regarding fundraising. The tone is persuasive and focused on practical solutions.
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2024-06-10
Inquiry regarding Ukraine's Accession to the European Union (No. 613)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive and personal, immediately accusing the opposing side (Kaja Kallas) upon approaching the podium of lying and spreading rumors. Strong emotional appeals and admonishments are used ("This is embarrassing," "Pull yourselves together!"), while simultaneously demanding a fact-based approach. The tone is predominantly confrontational and accusatory.
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2024-06-10
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the Defense Forces' wartime engineer capabilities, informed by the experiences of the current stage of the Russia-Ukraine War (No. 607)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and urgent. The speaker employs logical argumentation grounded in the facts and scale of the war in Ukraine. He criticizes the Prime Minister's previous response as too superficial ("you glossed over it far too easily"), demanding concrete and immediate action.
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2024-06-04
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to annul the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the closure of the Consulate of the Republic of Estonia in San Francisco" (396 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The style is passionate, persuasive, and critical, employing both emotional appeals (honor, consistency) and logical arguments (service availability, business diplomacy). The speaker uses strong, vivid language, accusing the Foreign Minister of mere "stubbornness" and questioning why they are shutting down the "consulate general that lays golden eggs." Emphasis is placed on the value of symbols and networking, which is deemed more important than financial savings.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is inquisitive and critical, focusing on the logical and procedural links between state documents. The tone is formal (using the salutation "Dear Presenter") and expresses concern regarding the inefficiency of policy implementation, utilizing a logical rather than an emotional approach in its argumentation.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and interrogative, starting with an address to the server. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to highlight the negative or strange impression left by the Russian e-election advertisement. The tone is critical and conveys astonishment at Russia's propaganda tactics.
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2024-06-03
Inquiry regarding the Directive on Platform Work (No. 629)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and forceful, employing strong and condemnatory phrases ("nest of illegals," "colony from the Karl Vaino era," "crook"). It appeals to national sentiment and the fear of lawlessness, stressing the Russification of Tallinn and the state's failure to assert its authority. Caricatured examples (a weapon in hand in the Riigikogu) and historical parallels (the 1980s) are utilized to underscore the gravity of the situation.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and insistent, employing direct attacks (for example, calling the minister a spokesperson for Bolt lobbyists). The speaker stresses logical appeals, referencing economic data and the three-year downturn, but frames these points as emotionally charged criticism. He uses numerous rhetorical questions to demand accountability and swift action from the minister.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative and forceful, employing strong historical and ideological comparisons (the Soviet matrix, the planned economy, the industrial revolution). The speaker relies on both logical arguments and emotional language, describing the state of the economy as "ruin" and "simple, crude demolition." Sharp questions and rhetorical exclamations are used to emphasize the seriousness of the situation and the government’s responsibility.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and critical, employing strong personal assessments ("My own gut feeling certainly tells me so"). Concrete, easily visualized examples (such as inarticulate taxi drivers and food couriers) are used to provide both emotional and logical support for the arguments. The tone is concerned and confrontational.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is anxious, insistent, and emotional, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the police's helplessness. The speaker uses concrete, shocking examples (vote buying, Rakvere as the drug capital) to support their claims and heighten the drama of the situation. The speech concludes with a direct, emotional appeal for solace, which underscores the speaker's personal frustration.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing a direct and critical question to the presenter. The speaker relies heavily on logical appeal, calling into question the thoroughness of the preparatory work and the quality of the discussion regarding alternatives ("sparse").
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, emotional, and at times outright shocked, expressing dismay at the minister's priorities. Strong labeling is employed, referring to the opponent's ideas as an "absurd fabrication" and "the most unscientific thing imaginable." The speaker also poses direct and personal questions concerning the minister's previous statements.
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and directly interrogative, utilizing the address "Esteemed Presenter." The tone is neutral and focuses on clarifying facts, emphasizing that he/she "genuinely didn't catch one thing."
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, describing the minister's performance as a "heavy and rough start." The speaker employs a logical and procedural appeal, demanding accountability and presenting a specific proposal to suspend the proceedings. The tone is formal and focuses on facts and rules of procedure.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, employing rhetorical questions to emphasize the exaggerated nature of the opponent's assertion. The speaker casts doubt on the seriousness of the prime minister's comments, asking whether they constituted hyperbole or a genuine claim. The tone is formal and challenging.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, accusing the presenter of ignoring crucial economic factors and feigning ignorance ("making big eyes"). Logical argumentation is employed, referencing contradictory forecasts ("the economy is on the verge of recovery" vs. "stagnant recession"). The tone is worried and demanding, emphasizing the loss of the institution's credibility.
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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 rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and at times combative, employing strong emotional expressions ("green madness," "industries are collapsing before everyone's eyes"). The speaker relies on logical arguments (numbers, examples from Finland) but also uses sharp political attacks and historical comparisons (Reagan, the Soviet Union). He utilizes cautionary examples of social collapse (Sweden) and geopolitical threats (hybrid warfare, little green men).
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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 speaker's rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and confrontational, utilizing strong comparisons (African dictatorships, Putin's Russia) and highlighting a crisis of trust, given that 40% of the population does not trust the elections. He employs both logical arguments regarding the necessity of auditability and anecdotal examples (Rakvere, Hungarian election observation) to illustrate breaches of secrecy. Trusting e-elections is ironically referred to as "believing in a black box," and the climate issue is labeled "a matter of faith."
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2024-04-17
Matters related to the procurement of field hospitals

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is demanding, skeptical, and confrontational, requiring the opposing party to provide a very clear refutation of doubts, rather than just brief statements. The speaker levels direct accusations concerning the casting of shadows and the existence of problems, while simultaneously relying on information published in the press and procedural logic.
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2024-04-15
Inquiry concerning traffic management on national roads (No. 608)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, featuring sharp criticism directed at both the minister’s communication style and the substance of his remarks. Rhetorical questions are employed, and emotional reactions are cited ("nerves giving way"), to underscore the opposing party’s discomfort when confronted with the truth.
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2024-04-15
Interpellation concerning the state of traffic in Estonia (No. 593)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing dramatic comparisons (e.g., comparing the Reform Party to Herman Simm). The tone is confrontational and demands remorse from the opposition ("Shame on you!", "Repent in sackcloth and ashes"), rather than focusing primarily on rational political discussion. It utilizes the juxtaposition of pathos and elegy.
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2024-04-15
Inquiry regarding the provision of mental health support to victims of domestic violence and their children in Lääne-Viru County (No. 489)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and critical, especially regarding the government’s actions and adherence to the law. Strong and emotional expressions are used (e.g., the constitution as "paper dug empty," which can be "crumpled up"). The style is a blend of procedural indignation and detailed, fact-based questions concerning the organization of social services.
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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 critical and concerned, highlighting the severity of past incidents ("a catastrophe wasn't far off"). Figurative language is employed, describing the sector where individuals with questionable backgrounds are "drawn as if by a magnet." The appeal is a blend of logical (the inadequacy of the sum) and emotional (allowing dangerous characters to slip through) persuasion.
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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 highly combative and insistent, employing strong emotional appeals (catastrophe, shame) alongside economic data. The speaker utilizes irony and negative metaphors ("optical illusion," "mirages," "moving forward blindly") and issues direct demands for resignation. The tone is formal, yet extremely critical and accusatory.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, employing direct questions and challenging the opponent's assumptions ("you framed the question incorrectly"). The speaker emphasizes an emotional appeal (the protection of children and people with disabilities) and criticizes the opposing side's political legitimacy and moral obligation. The tone is urgent and demanding ("there is nothing to celebrate here").
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning interference in the internal affairs of Hungary (No. 570)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and emotional, employing direct accusations of lying ("you lied," "Shameless lying"). The speaker presents a hypothetical scenario (the example of the conservative foreign minister) with the goal of demonstrating the inconsistency of the opponent's political line and the nature of the interference.
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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 Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing powerful metaphors (e.g., a house without a foundation, dystopia) and historical parallels (Lenin, Soviet internationalism). The speaker focuses on attacking the motives and character of opponents, accusing them of mental confusion and waging a war against the nation-state. He/She uses numerous rhetorical questions and expresses moral outrage.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (274 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare and Restore a Militarized Border Guard as a Separate Agency"

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and urgent, employing an emotional anchor ("I am tormented by the sight of the beginning of the war in Ukraine") to introduce a strategic question. The speaker utilizes situation modeling and contrasts it with actual inefficiency to underscore the logical robustness of their viewpoint. The delivery is formal, addressing the question to the presenter.
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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 critical and interrogative, using a specific, personalized example (Perling) to illustrate broader institutional problems. Emotional and sharp terms are employed, such as "vicious attack" and "public contempt," to emphasize the prosecutor's alleged bias against conservatives.
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2024-04-02
Interpellation concerning the abuse of power by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) in connection with the unlawful suppression of freedom of speech and expression (No. 620)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational, accusatory, and urgent. The speaker employs sharp questions and personal attacks aimed at the opponents' historical awareness, accusing them of sneering and ignorance. The appeal is primarily moral and emotional, emphasizing historical injustice.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and accusatory, employing strong moral appeals and sharp language to describe those avoiding mobilization as "deserters" and "slackers warming themselves on a wall." Figurative comparisons are utilized ("Swiss cheese," "The fairy tale of Ivan the Fool"), and direct appeals are made to the listeners' conscience and the soldier's oath. The attacks are often personal, linking the opposing parties to money laundering and Russian influence.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Concerning the Undermining of the State's Foundations (No. 523)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and alarmist, utilizing strong emotional appeals and linking the opponents' actions to communism and mass atrocities. The speaker relies on historical analogies and philosophical references to underscore the danger and urgency of the situation. The tone is formal, yet deeply ideological, accusing the prime minister of misleading the public and foisting Marxism upon them.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Election Act, the Local Government Council Election Act, and the European Parliament Election Act (292 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and cautionary, highlighting the erosion of electoral legitimacy and systemic threats. It employs both logical arguments (referencing US experts) and emotional, real-life examples (such as vote buying in Rakvere). Sharp and condemnatory language is directed at law enforcement agencies ("sluggish and lazy attitude").
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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 very combative, emotional, and alarmist, utilizing strong political and historical labeling ("communist impression," "Soviet panel buildings"). The appeals are rather emotional and figurative (e.g., "hairy feeling"), relying on contrasts (USA vs. the Soviet Union) and not on logical policy arguments.
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2024-03-20
Sanctions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and moralizing, utilizing strong emotional appeals (e.g., "The sheer audacity!" or "Utterly mortifying"). The speaker stresses political hypocrisy and moral failure, accusing the ruling parties of being in an oligarch's pocket and hushing up the matter. They demand action and setting an example, contrasting the government's words with their actual deeds.
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2024-03-18
Interpellation concerning problems related to the restriction on official actions (No. 320)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and fervent, employing dramatic language and emotional appeals (e.g., "tragicomic," "a person is beaten like a stake driven into the ground"). The speaker relies heavily on the narration of specific incidents and personal experiences to illustrate the systemic injustice of the legal system. The tone is generally deeply critical and accusatory.
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2024-03-13
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical, accusatory, and direct, particularly when evaluating past defense policies. Strong language is employed, such as calling things "pretty bad" and referring to "impotent national defense," to underscore the negative consequences stemming from earlier decisions. The speaker frames their positions as politically charged questions to emphasize just how complex and time-consuming the establishment of armored forces is.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The speech is highly confrontational, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional language and moral judgments (e.g., "moral corpse," "have you no shame"). The speaker utilizes figurative expressions ("the elephant sits in this box every Wednesday") and relies more heavily on narratives of political scandals and historical examples (Paksas of Lithuania) rather than on dry data.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and reflective, directed at the presenter. Both emotional terminology (such as "little fears" or "stepping out of the comfort zone") and logical comparisons (like the "Swiss example") are employed to analyze the topic in depth. The tone is formal and aims to mitigate potential negative repercussions.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning business activities originating in Estonia and related to Russia during the War in Ukraine (No. 598)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, frequently employing strong moral terminology such as "blood money," "sadistic war," and "shameful." Although specific financial data and survey results are presented, the primary focus remains on emotional appeal and stressing the government's lack of an ethical compass.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The style is skeptical, confrontational, and cautionary, utilizing phrases such as "romantic thoughts" and "utopian reservoir" to belittle the presenter's ideas. The speaker primarily delivers their arguments through rhetorical and critical questions, emphasizing economic reality and warning against a decline in living standards ("open-air museum"). The tone is rather logical, but emotionally charged, highlighting the danger to industry.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and comparative, emphasizing the rapid deterioration of Estonia’s situation ("fallen with a crash"). The speaker presents their position through logical argumentation and rhetorical questions, using Latvia as a positive example of a neighboring country.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law Enforcement Act (163 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and accusatory, employing strong words of moral condemnation such as "shame," "pharisaical," and "dystopia." The speaker utilizes dramatic contrasts and labels the opponents' actions as the implementation of communist goals. The appeals are primarily emotional and ideological, while simultaneously relying on data cited by security agencies.
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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 direct, analytical, and critical, starting with a factual correction regarding EKRE's position. The speaker employs a logical appeal, presenting a specific hypothetical case (offshore wind farms and bird migration routes) to evaluate the practical impact of the draft law. The tone is formal and interrogative.
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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 rhetorical style is sharp, concerned, and accusatory, particularly when addressing social and international issues. Strong emotional appeals are employed, referencing genocide and comparing the government's actions to the practices of Putin's Russia in order to underscore the gravity of the situation. The speaker frames their position as questions, thereby challenging the presenter.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry regarding the promotion of gender equality and equal treatment in private and family life (No. 268)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and direct, leveling strong accusations at the opponent, claiming they are defending "extremists who actually push women into a corner." The speaker presents their views in the form of questions, drawing on both international examples and logical (cost-based) arguments.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the impact of the motor vehicle tax (No. 610)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative and critical, utilizing historical parallels that carry an emotional charge (communism, Soviet society). The speaker employs a conceptual framework ("nudge") and poses challenging rhetorical questions concerning the interpretation of the opponent's views.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry Concerning the Taxation of Residential Land (No. 527)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, combative, and ideologically charged, employing strong emotional examples (pensioners, a home maintained for 100 years). The speaker uses references to ideological concepts (Klaus Schwab, "nudging") and historical parallels (the Soviet regime). He criticizes the minister's responses as evasive and overly technical, emphasizing the necessity of addressing the real economic situation.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and confrontational, employing direct questioning to expose the opposition's contradictions ("There is a very noticeable contradiction in what you are saying"). Irony is used ("Sounds like music to my ears!") to ridicule the minister's claims, while simultaneously presenting logical arguments against the objectives of influencing government behavior.
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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 critical and analytical, employing emotional terms ("tragicomic campaign," "outrage") to describe irresponsibility. The argument is supported by a specific case study from Rakvere, which illustrates the shortcomings of the legislation. The style is formal, yet it includes blunt assessments.
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2024-02-21
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (166 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is forceful, passionate, and sharply critical, employing dramatic imagery such as "free fall" and "blatant Russification." It utilizes both emotional appeals (referencing the historical language oath and personal customer service experiences) and logical argumentation (stating that enforcing the law requires sanctions, not merely cultural initiatives). It addresses the deputies who have sworn an oath to protect the nation-state and the Estonian language.
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2024-02-21
Sanctions and political party funding

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, demanding, and accusatory, focusing on the moral responsibility and ethical shortcomings of the prime minister and his political party. Strong comparisons (the Centre Party, EKRE) and rhetorical questions are employed to emphasize the gravity of the suspicions and demand concrete actions (the return of funds, an investigation).
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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 rhetorical style is serious and urgent, relying heavily on historical parallels and moral appeals. The speaker leverages the authority of a historian to explain Russia's methodology of genocide, emphasizing that "there is nothing new" in the current actions. He sharply criticizes the hypocritical interpretation of international law, employing emotional references to the "scars of violence" borne by Estonian society.
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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 confrontational, accusatory, and dramatic, employing metaphors such as "basement rooms" and "sad reality" to contrast the official narrative with hidden problems. The tone is urgent and demanding, posing direct questions about accountability and insisting on "talking about the real issues."
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act (192 SE) on Amendments to the Research and Development Organisation Act.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and emotional, conveying bewilderment and deep frustration regarding the current situation. Strong and negative figures of speech and metaphors are employed (e.g., "migration pumps," "Lumumba universities," "subcontractors for Arab countries"). In addition to logical arguments, the text utilizes examples of common ignorance (such as journalistic panic triggered by literary references) and personal experiences (like attending the University of Tartu).
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical and pressing, highlighting the dramatic nature of the challenges facing the country (birth rate, rural life). A strong contrast is employed to criticize the government’s priorities (bottle caps versus the demographic crisis), and the emotional impact is amplified through the use of statistics and real-life examples. The overall tone towards the government is accusatory and concerned.
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2024-02-07
Estonia's trade with Russia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional and moralistic appeals ("vile business," "horrific," "the golden age of money laundering"). The speaker demands accountability and intervention from the Prime Minister, calling into question the government's ethics and the competence of regulatory bodies. The injustice of honest entrepreneurs versus the enrichment of "cheats" is used as a stark contrast.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning the construction of indoor football arenas (No. 498)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is concerned yet practical, emphasizing the urgency of regional needs ("A sad example," "very, very necessary"). Logical argumentation is employed (the rise in construction costs), mixed with an emotional appeal (youth sports engagement, poorer municipalities). The address is formal, posing a question to the rapporteur.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and focused on posing questions, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the sheer ineffectiveness of the government's actions. Strong judgments are employed (such as "it's completely out of hand"), and rhetorical questions are asked to underscore glaring contradictions (e.g., we have many immigrants, but still no available labor). The tone is demanding and urgent, aimed squarely at the Prime Minister.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Language Act (161 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The tone is anxious and insistent, employing emotional evaluations like "hopeless" and "out of control" to describe the situation. The speaker relies on anecdotes and personal experiences (including quoting a deskmate) to justify the need for legislative change. The speech concludes with a direct question posed to the presenter, awaiting their assessment.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly critical and accusatory, employing emotional appeals and strong language such as "fraud," "criminal offenses," and "life-threatening laws." Logical arguments (regarding the danger of the regulations) are interwoven with specific historical examples (Pfizer's fines) and personal narratives (the experiences of school healthcare workers). The speaker requests additional time to present further evidence, demonstrating a desire to address the topic comprehensively.
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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 anxious, interrogative, and at times outright pleading, employing powerful rhetorical questions to convey both confusion and strong opposition to the government's policy ("Help me!"). The speaker skillfully balances this emotional distress (the marginalization of the Estonian language) with a logical appeal (the absence of innovation benefits) in order to underscore the gravity of the situation.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply accusatory, sarcastic, and ironic, employing hyperbole ("doomsday narrative") and pop culture references ("Solsidan"). The speaker levels direct accusations regarding lying to voters and uses irony, suggesting the minister and the faction should zip around on cargo bikes in minus 20-degree weather.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, expressing sadness and disappointment over the state's inaction. Direct rhetorical questions are used ("Isn't this a lack of money? Is this normal?") to emphasize the abnormality of the situation. The tone is formal, but it includes an emotional assessment ("mess").
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, sarcastic, and confrontational, employing political labeling (e.g., references to the Social Democrats and Tanel Kiik). The speaker emphasizes ideological contrasts, using an ironic tone ("genuine free economy") and appealing to voters' dissatisfaction with coercive policies.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (134 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is extremely combative and aggressive, featuring strong emotional appeals and personal accusations leveled against opponents. Sharp language ("a disgrace," "slammed doors") and rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the political damage and irrationality caused by the opposition. The tone concerning defense policy is pressing, demanding atonement and immediate investments.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Bill 183 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, emphasizing the lack of time and the need for swift decisions ("we don't have time to mess around"). The speaker uses emotional references ("the sad episode involving Herem") and historical parallels (the First Republic) to underscore the priority of national defense. The tone is predominantly combative and accusatory regarding previous delays, but it acknowledges the coalition's recent "sobering up."
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (128 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is concerned and critical, yet simultaneously aimed at boosting morale. Strong emotional appeals are employed, contrasting the act of "squeezing" people with "giving them air." The speaker is blunt and constantly criticizes the depressive messages being disseminated (such as narratives about the green transition and the end of the world) as a flawed approach.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and at times personal, employing strong imagery (e.g., "soap bubble," "rusty envoy," "deafening silence") to belittle the actions of the opposition. The tone is procedural yet emotional, posing numerous rhetorical questions and highlighting the silence of the parliament. The speaker relies more on examples and personal observations than on concrete data.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry concerning the misappropriation of "Slava Ukraini" funds and the related investigation (No. 578)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is predominantly combative, sharp, and emotional, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the danger to human lives ("I got a tear in my eye"). Strong accusations are employed (e.g., "fallen to the level of Kaja Kallas") alongside personal anecdotes (e.g., the Rakvere incident) to illustrate institutional failures and the violation of the opposition's inviolability. The speaker accuses opponents of political dithering and generating uncertainty, demanding both speed and coherence.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the capability to ensure internal security in the new situation where uncontrolled immigration has made the people of Estonia worried about their property and their lives (No. 536)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and urgent, employing strong phrases like "a stale issue" and "the liberals' loose change." The speaker relies heavily on anecdotal evidence and stories (e.g., the case of Raivo Olev, the neighbor's story) to emphasize the reality and depth of the threat, prioritizing emotional appeal over logical data analysis.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker's style is critical and concerned, employing both personal anecdotes and logical arguments. He uses rhetorical questions and exaggerated examples (e.g., waiting five hours in Valga, only two or three passengers on the train) to highlight the project's lack of demand. The tone is formal, yet it includes sharp criticisms (e.g., "the most environmentally hostile projects").
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful (as evidenced by the address to the chairman and the prime minister), and analytical. The speaker employs a logical appeal, relying on historical data and expert opinions to challenge the head of government's previous claim. The tone is inquisitive and fact-based.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is primarily confrontational and procedurally critical, accusing the Prime Minister of exaggeration and inappropriate conduct ("stop yelling/bellowing/interrupting"). Content-wise, the style is analytical and centered on questions, utilizing references to expert opinions to emphasize the gravity of the concern.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and direct, beginning with an address to the presenter. The speaker employs logical argumentation (the necessity of re-integration) and critical language, labeling the current situation (attending a Russian school) a "disservice." The tone is concerned and demanding, raising the question of the need for political obligation.
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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 rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotionally charged, emphasizing injustice and the arrogance of the state. Numerous real-life examples and quotes (Marit, Katrina, Uno Trumm, a member of the ambulance crew) are used to illustrate both the absurdity and the seriousness of the situation. The tone is sharp toward officials and politicians, accusing them of engaging in spiteful harassment.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (250 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Highly confrontational, emotional, and accusatory. It employs sharp language ("lying," "shamed the people's representation," "you destroyed the Riigikogu's reputation") and rhetorical questions to underscore the moral depravity and shamelessness of the opponents' actions. The appeal is primarily moral, demanding an apology from the opponents.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (184 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is highly confrontational, accusatory, and passionate, utilizing strong emotional appeals (e.g., "a blatant lie," "lying"). The speaker emphasizes a logical argument (that more work must be done during difficult times) and appeals to constitutional and sovereignty principles. He/She employs rhetorical questions ("What kind of free country is this?") and expresses personal distrust ("I simply don't believe it").
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (149 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and skeptical, frequently employing direct and accusatory questions ("Why are we being lied to?"). The tone is sharp and and demands explanations from the presenter, implying dishonesty regarding the rights of member states.
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2024-01-10
Overview by the Government of the Republic concerning the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

An extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional tone, using sharp phrases such as "brutally hijacks," "a vulgar lie," and "should be ashamed." It employs contrasts and metaphors (e.g., "hardworking ants" vs. laziness, Metsküla school vs. the Greek tank armada) to amplify the emotional effect. The appeals are directed both at logic (the failure of the Eurozone) and the national sense of justice.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical, concerned, and accusatory, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation ("this looks sad"). A contrast is drawn between the ministry's "beautiful slogans" and the actual threat of school closures in order to highlight the hypocrisy of the policy.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Threat to the Independence of Press Publications (No. 345)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and at times passionate, employing both logical arguments (such as the conflict of interest stemming from funding) and powerful emotional appeals. The address is formal (directed at the minister), but concludes with sharp, personalized criticism aimed at the personnel policy of the Russian-language media, labeling the situation an "amazing story" and a "paradox."
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the amendment of the Family Law (No. 256)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive and accusatory, employing direct personal accusations and loaded terms ("you persecute," "hate speech"). The speaker poses questions with emotional pathos, aiming to morally discredit the opponent, concluding with a personal attack: "What is wrong with you?"
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