By Agendas: Henn Põlluaas

Total Agendas: 111

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2025-10-13
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is questioning and analytical, expressing a lack of understanding regarding the logic of political decisions ("unfortunately, it remained unclear to me"). The speaker employs a logical appeal, commending positive steps (the abolition of income tax) and subsequently posing critical questions.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and conveys shock, employing emotional language to refute the government's assertions. It utilizes rhetorical questions and an ironic reference to "eating carrots" to mock the solution or stance put forward by the minister. The overall appeal is a blend of emotional concern for the poor and a logical argument grounded in statistical data.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, demanding, and emotionally charged, especially in response to the minister's perceived ignoring of the issue and deviation from the topic. Strong accusations are leveled against the minister (e.g., mocking members of the Riigikogu, ignorance, waffling/talking nonsense), and the speaker repeatedly addresses the presiding officer to ensure order and demand a substantive response. Emphasis is placed on the logical argument (the deterioration of embassies), which is delivered in a sharp tone.
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2025-10-06
Inquiry regarding Ukrainian refugees, especially men of mobilization age (No. 794)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational and accusatory, employing sharp phrases such as "pure demagoguery" and "Why are you lying here?". The speaker focuses on facts and their verification, demanding that the discussion be kept "within the bounds of truth and facts," while simultaneously accusing the opponent of obfuscation and lying.
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2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act (649 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The address is analytical and interrogative, focusing on highlighting logical inconsistencies within the current regulation. The style is formal and constructive, expressing agreement with the draft legislation while simultaneously proposing a specific amendment. The objective is to persuade the audience of the necessity of the change by emphasizing the peculiarity of the current situation.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, skeptical, and questioning, using direct assessments ("quite naive, forgive me") and rhetorical questions. The tone is ironic, especially when referring to the fact that regulations are "joyfully adopted" in Estonia. The speaker relies on a logical appeal, emphasizing the lack of economic analysis.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is accusatory and combative, utilizing strong expressions such as "literally stolen" and "closing ranks." The speaker combines an emotional appeal (people's money that was intended for aiding Ukraine) with legal logic (Supreme Court precedents) to emphasize the seriousness of the problem and demand action.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and pressing, incorporating emotional appeals (e.g., "it's shameful to watch") when comparing the situation to neighboring countries. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing that investors' wish to obtain purchase guarantees is "completely elementary and natural."
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, addressing the minister directly to seek clarification ("Thank you, Mr. Chairman! Honorable Minister!"). The tone is analytical and logic-based, focusing on clarifying technical details and posing questions, rather than relying on emotional persuasion.
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2025-09-10
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emission trading) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and interrogative, employing repeated rhetorical questions regarding the legitimacy of debating the bill ("How can we possibly discuss a bill like this in this chamber...?"). The emphasis rests on logical and procedural appeals, demanding concrete figures and citing legislative requirements. The tone is concerned and insistent, stressing that the draft bill is completely without justification.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is direct, interrogative, and critical, expressing concern over the Ministry of Defence's inaction. The tone is urgent and demands transparency, utilizing logical appeals (referencing the actions of neighboring countries and the needs of Ukraine). Sharp questions are employed to demand accountability and clarity.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is highly combative, persistent, and accusatory, especially directed at the Riigikogu Board. Strong language is employed, accusing the Board of "illegal decisions," "absurdity," and "outright lying" in connection with broken promises. The appeals are primarily logical and legal, demanding strict adherence to the laws, but they are delivered with great intensity.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – third reading (603 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative, insistent, and alarmist, employing strong judgments (e.g., "completely senseless," "anti-Estonian," "expression of no confidence"). The speaker balances logical arguments (clogging the judicial system, high cost) with an emotional appeal to defend the nation's sovereignty and show backbone. The tone is formal, yet intense.
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2025-06-16
Investigation into the dissemination of misleading information to the public (no. 765)

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, demanding, and critical, particularly regarding the government's actions, which are characterized as "vagueness and deliberate obfuscation." The speaker focuses on logical questions and appeals to society's need for knowledge in order to become stronger. He uses a personal example—being declared an enemy by Russia—to lend weight to his arguments.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and critical, utilizing a practical and emotionally charged example (a rarely used summer cottage) to illustrate the shortcomings of the draft proposal. A rhetorical question is employed to emphasize the injustice and absurdity of the situation ("How is it possible that people are simply being sold air?"). The tone is skeptical and demands an explanation regarding the unfair pricing.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely aggressive, accusatory, and emotionally charged, starting with a direct assertion about the prime minister's dishonesty. Hyperbole is employed ("on a colossal scale," "inflation rages"), and a sharp rhetorical question is posed (regarding the feeling of shame). The style is direct and confrontational.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, pragmatic, and at times confrontational, stressing military inevitability and the necessity of swift action. The speaker contrasts emotional arguments (references to Cambodian children) with the logical necessity of defense, using powerful metaphors such as "one hand tied behind one's back" and "the empire of evil." The tone is urgent and realistic, emphasizing that "war is not pretty."
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is one of concern, becoming dramatic at times. It employs the emotionally charged term "green madness" while simultaneously painting a picture of aviation's imminent demise. The text utilizes both technical arguments and direct rhetorical questions aimed at the opposition, underscoring the unintended consequences of the regulations.
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2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and piercing, employing strong emotional appeals, such as references to the blood of the youth and warnings of "catastrophe." The speaker sharply criticizes opponents for their lack of a grasp on reality, balancing these emotional warnings with strategic and economic arguments regarding the effectiveness of mines. The tone is historically accusatory, emphasizing that Isamaa (the Fatherland party) was right from the very beginning.
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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 tone is combative and accusatory, repeatedly employing the dramatic phrase, "entangled in a web of lies." Both logical arguments (comparing costs) and a strong emotional appeal are utilized, suggesting that the high-cost energy policy is literally aimed at destroying the country and the economy.
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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 style is formal and professional, utilizing direct questions when addressing the Minister of Finance. The tone is one of concern, emphasizing the urgency of the challenges faced (aggression, defense expenditures). The rhetoric is logical, centered on demanding both policy action and fiscal accountability.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, utilizing logical argumentation: existing measures have failed to yield results and are consequently insufficient. The tone is directly provocative, presenting the minister with a pointed question concerning the lack of a functioning regional policy.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, employing strong rhetorical questions to challenge the government's actions. The tone is critical and emphasizes the logical contradiction between mandated obligations and available financing, drawing attention to the difficult circumstances faced by local governments.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical and aggressive, employing highly emotional and colloquial expressions such as "common sense" and "fantasy." The speaker draws analogies to social issues and poses rhetorical questions in order to brand opponents as "utopians."
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – first reading (603 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and argumentative, focusing on logical and legal appeals concerning the topic of state sovereignty and security. The speaker presents their position in a structured manner, listing reasons why the draft bill should be rejected (e.g., the burden on the judicial system, the threat to foreign policy). A combative tone is also employed, criticizing ideological pressure and the demands of the European Court.
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, demanding, and accusatory, utilizing strong phrases like "completely inappropriate and wrong" and "demagoguery." The appeal is primarily logical, demanding a comprehensive and honest cost comparison, but it is delivered with a sharp and challenging tone. The speaker poses a question that inherently contains a strong critical viewpoint.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Foreign Relations Act and, in consequence, amending other acts (385 SE), third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and critical, using strong institutional terms such as "rubber stamp" and "balance of powers." The appeal is primarily logical and constitutional, relying on legal arguments and the institutional framework. Emotional language is used to emphasize the threat of curtailing the rights of parliament.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the explosively grown cormorant population (no. 725)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, critical, and demanding, emphasizing the seriousness and explosive nature of the problem. The speaker uses data to highlight the scope of the issue but also relies on practical reality and the experiences of fishermen. The conclusion is confrontational, criticizing the opposing side's failure to present a "strong action plan and plan."
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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 highly aggressive and emotional, employing strong negative judgments like "absurd" and "foolish." The speaker poses questions that cast doubt on the opponents' motives ("Why do you want to make women unhappy?"), supporting their stance with a reference to a scientific study.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and accusatory, focusing on exposing the opposing side's inconsistencies and double standards. The speaker employs strong judgments ("dangerous," "baffling") and relies on logical comparison (gun licenses, voting rights, the practices of other countries) to substantiate their position.
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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 sharp, accusatory, and forceful, expressing deep concern and disappointment regarding the prime minister's responses. Emotional appeals are employed ("in an extremely deep and catastrophic demographic crisis"), along with direct rhetorical questions, to underscore the catastrophic nature of the government's inaction. The tone is overwhelmingly confrontational and accusatory.
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2025-03-10
Inquiry Regarding the Procurement of Ammunition (no. 714)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely forceful and critical, emphasizing the danger of the situation and the absurdity of the government's inaction. Strong emotional appeals are utilized, especially concerning Estonia's position as a frontline state, but these claims are also backed up by historical facts and the predictions of military specialists. The overall tone is concerned, demanding, and at times alarmist, employing phrases such as "a matter of life and death."
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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 factual, constructive, and inquisitive, starting with praise for the draft bill ("Thank you! I believe this is a very sensible proposal."). The speaker employs a logical appeal, referencing warnings issued by scientists to underscore the urgency of the matter and the necessity of enshrining it in law.
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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 extremely combative, cautionary, and urgent, emphasizing the critical nature of the issue in determining Estonia's future destiny. Strong emotional and alarming expressions are used (e.g., "literally a bomb," "absurd," "a two-faced game"). The speech includes both logical arguments (the objective of the constitution) and direct accusations aimed at the coalition.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharp, cautionary, and highly aggressive towards the coalition, employing strong negative expressions ("steamroller politics," "pro-Russian blackmail," "political spin"). The speaker balances logical arguments (a change in the constitutional paradigm) with emotional warnings (a threat to the foundations of statehood, voting rights for illegal immigrants). The tone is urgent, emphasizing that it is "high time" to draw a line under the issue.
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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 formal and direct, addressing the presiding officer and the minister respectfully. A logical appeal is employed, presenting a specific political question regarding the government's deliberations. The tone is neutral and information-seeking.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, accusing the opposition of dodging the core issue and confusing children. It employs both emotional appeals (the psychological problems inflicted on children) and authoritative references (the definition provided by an EU agency). The tone is anxious and moralizing, emphasizing the threat posed to social norms.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

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

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and demands honesty from the opposition ("that you would finally just admit the truth"). Strong accusations are leveled against the government (e.g., "dubious election promises," "taking money away from the people"), as well as rhetorical questions designed to highlight the government's lack of substantive arguments. The speech is emotionally charged, yet it also relies on concrete data (over a thousand older cars currently for sale).
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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 rhetorical style is extremely forceful, critical, and dramatic, creating a sense of immediate danger. The speaker employs a strong emotional appeal, referencing the collapse of the first republic to underscore the catastrophic consequences of the government’s delays. The style is confrontational, raising questions about the government’s "mental justification" for its inaction.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, businesslike, and inquisitive, focusing on solving a specific problem. The speaker uses a real-life incident (an anecdote) to illustrate the unresolved issues that accompany the implementation of the draft law. The tone is respectful, addressing the rapporteur to seek constructive advice.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, using a past example (offshore wind farms) to illustrate the government's indecisiveness. The tone is concerned and demands explanations, balancing a logical appeal (the government's previous behavior) with an emphasis on environmental risks.
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2024-12-09
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is very combative, accusatory, and demanding. Strong emotional expressions are used, such as "completely unheard of" and "displaying extreme arrogance," to criticize the minister's behavior and the substance of his responses. The speaker appeals both to logic (by describing the events in the Foreign Affairs Committee) and to procedure (by demanding that the presiding officer call the minister to order).
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and forceful, utilizing strong emotional terms such as "absurd," "unprecedented," and "villain" to underscore the gravity of the situation. Several questions are posed, aimed at obtaining data and demanding explanations, emphasizing the necessity for swift change and the enforcement of laws.
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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 highly combative, emotional, and urgent, employing strong exclamations ("outrageous!"). The speaker uses direct rhetorical questions to appeal to the opponents' personal empathy and emphasize the negative consequences of the bill. The style is confrontational and focuses on value-based opposition.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and pessimistic, employing strong emotional appeals and historical parallels (the events of 1940). Opponents' claims are repeatedly labeled as "an outrageous lie" and "bluff," and the speech is generally intense and disregards formality (using the expression "bullsh..."). The speech concludes with a direct accusation leveled at the coalition: "You are guilty!"
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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 critical and forceful, employing strong language such as "catastrophic" to describe the situation. The appeals are primarily logical and procedural, centering on establishing responsibility, breaches of the duty of care, and issues concerning violations of the law.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is dramatic and strongly critical, using emotionally charged and intense words like "absurd" and "catastrophic" to describe the budget. The speaker poses a question that already contains the assumption of the budget's failure, and relies on specific examples (Latvia, the European Commission).
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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 critical, accusatory, and incisive, especially when the minister's integrity is called into question with the question: "Who are you deceiving, and why?" The style relies heavily on facts and statistics, but also includes personal attacks concerning the minister's arrogance and lack of self-criticism.
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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 direct, critical, and demanding, calling into question the scope of government action. Resolute and judgmental language is employed (e.g., "trying to call black white is quite pointless"), and a clear demand is made for the law to be applied in the context of wider security threats.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The register of speech is formal, interrogative, and skeptical, directed at the presenter. The tone is critical of the opposing side’s arguments, emphasizing logical appeal and the search for substantive reasoning, rather than emotional language.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry regarding the provision of international protection to Ukrainian male citizens who are mobilization-eligible.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative, forceful, and sharply critical, expressing profound dissatisfaction with the responses received and highlighting a deep dissonance within the government's actions. Both statistical data and strong moral and hypothetical appeals are utilized (for example, how would we view allies who accepted Estonian deserters) to underscore the duty of defending the homeland. The address is formal yet emotionally charged, accusing the government of playing into the Kremlin's hands.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and accusatory, frequently employing the words "embarrassing" and "shame." Strong metaphors are utilized ("up in the tree when the shot rang out," "red crane"), and there is an emphasis on moral and historical appeal, charging the Minister of the Interior with incompetence and the government with capitulating to malicious propaganda.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is highly confrontational, emotional, and sharply critical, employing strong expressions such as "shameful" and the metaphor "After us, the deluge." The speaker combines legally precise procedural questions (fund formulas) with sharp personal attacks against the Minister of Finance, accusing him of arrogance and belittling those who pose questions.
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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 formal and serious, combining a factual procedural report with a strong moral appeal. The speaker emphasizes the indelible nature of the crime to persuade colleagues to support the statement. The tone is hopeful and confident, expressing faith in the support of the Riigikogu members.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the Prison Law (506 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, repeatedly demanding a substantive explanation and justification ("What is the actual underlying reason for this?"). The speaker uses a colloquial expression ("a complete mess") to convey confusion, and relies on a logical appeal, emphasizing the contradiction between the explanatory memorandum and the actual costs.
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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 highly confrontational and emotional, utilizing pointed questions ("How can one be so cynical?") and outright accusations. The speaker employs powerful metaphors, suggesting that the government’s actions are steering the nation toward disaster ("after us, the deluge"). The appeal is aimed at morality and emotions rather than detailed data analysis.
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2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, logical, and skeptical, presenting facts about state subsidies that contradict the minister’s explanations. The speaker employs a rhetorical question ("So how can that possibly be expensive for telecom companies..."), to highlight the contradiction between the telecom companies' costs and the taxpayer's contribution. The tone is formal, yet demanding.
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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 confrontational and emotional, employing strong accusations (slander and insults) aimed at the opponent. The appeal is directed toward morality and national memory, relying on quotes from authorities (Jüri Uluots) and rhetorical questions. The tone is formal yet passionate, focusing on a value-based opposition.
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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 rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on the logical shortcomings within defense planning. The tone is direct and insistent, beginning with a measure of acknowledgement, but rapidly transitioning to a critical inquiry concerning the establishment of a credible artillery capability.
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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 rhetorical style is combative, critical, and forceful, employing strong emotional language to detail the government's incompetence. The speaker balances economic arguments (such as the effect of tax hikes on consumption) with an ironic and innovative proposal: to impose a car tax solely on the government party members and voters who actually support the measure. The tone remains formal, yet it contains sharp accusations leveled at the coalition for violating laws and established good practices.
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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 rhetoric is both analytical and urgent, drawing on historical documents (Riigikogu transcripts) as well as recent observations made in Ukraine. A powerful metaphor is employed, labeling mines as "the poor man's atomic bombs" to highlight their strategic value. The presentation is framed as a question, urging a critical reassessment of the decision.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, repeatedly employing strong language such as "government of liars," "hates the Estonian people," and "cynical." The speaker poses direct questions regarding the government's motives and highlights moral indignation, combining this with factual comparisons to other countries. The tone is urgent and highly protest-driven, especially concerning procedural violations.
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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 very sharp, sarcastic, and confrontational, employing strong rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the opposing side’s positions. The appeal is rather emotional and value-based, referencing serious crimes, and concludes with the ironic remark, "one big European family together."
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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, critical, and demanding, posing direct questions about the government's accountability. Logical appeals are employed, highlighting the contradiction between reality and the government's claims (they are the absolute complete opposite). The tone is urgent, stressing that Estonia is in desperate need of technological development.
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2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly confrontational and emotional, employing strong epithets such as "very controversial" and "insane climate fanatics." The speaker frames their criticism as a question, relying on hearsay (a Kuku radio broadcast) and accusing the minister of staffing the ministry with extremists.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker adopts a sharp, critical, and anxious tone, stressing the urgency of the situation and the peril posed by the government's actions. The speech employs emotionally charged expressions (such as "opened all windows to mass immigration") and features rhetorical questions that underscore the contradictory nature of the government's policies.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is very accusatory and combative, utilizing a repetitive list of the government's alleged inactions ("does not agree... does not agree..."). The speaker makes an emotional appeal, questioning the government's loyalty to Estonian interests and employing a rhetorical question.
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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 analytical and inquisitive, relying on logical argumentation and authoritative sources. The speaker quotes international standards in detail to substantiate their position, maintaining a formal and objective tone. The appeal is focused on facts and verifying compliance with standards.
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2024-05-08
Second reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (332 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speech is critical, well-reasoned, and at times sharp, utilizing strong metaphors (e.g., "jumps onto the pillbox alone like Matrosov") and accusing the government of incompetence. The emphasis is placed on logical and legal argumentation, warning of significant financial repercussions for Estonian taxpayers. The government's scheme is referred to as "childish" and "crude."
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and accusatory, using strong historical parallels with the Soviet Union and Pavlik Morozov. The speaker employs imagery describing Orwellian dystopia to emphasize the dangerousness of the bill and the abnormality of the coalition's actions. The appeals are primarily emotional and value-based, accusing opponents of "steamrolling" the opposition.
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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 sharp and provocative, utilizing media coverage concerning a third party (Indrek Tarand) to convey the criticism. The speaker requests that the minister address the accusations that other government members are obstructing the work of the Minister of Education, maintaining a formal tone while the substance remains confrontational.
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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 rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and forceful, utilizing strong expressions (e.g., "blatant lie," "pathetic answers," "nonsense"). The speaker relies on logical arguments and demands for evidence, referencing data and international reports, but delivers this content with great emotional intensity. They accuse the opposing side of lying and avoiding honest scrutiny.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational. Emotional appeals are used (such as the threat of losing identity and the wasting of taxpayer money), and it is emphasized that the government's actions are diametrically opposed to the promised integration policy. The speaker repeatedly presents procedural criticism, accusing the minister of failing to answer questions.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, addressing the presiding officer and the presenter respectfully. The speaker employs a logical approach, seeking a data-based long-term forecast. The tone is neutral and focuses on ascertaining the facts and future trends.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, utilizing strong emotional appeals and historical parallels (Soviet-era mixed schools, Russification). The speaker uses alarming and condemnatory language, literally calling the government's plan genocide and criminal. The logical argumentation focuses on the constitutional obligation to ensure the preservation of the Estonian language and culture.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker employs a rhetorical style that is sharply critical, urgent, and confrontational, utilizing powerful emotional expressions ("Good heavens!", "Absolutely astonishing"). The focus is on highlighting the government's inaction and its failure to address the problem, combining this critique with specific facts and procedural questions concerning the government commission meetings.
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2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and emotionally charged, employing a dramatic contrast between the horrors of war and environmental restrictions. The speech culminates in an intense political accusation, hinting that the opposing side may be acting in the interests of a hostile foreign state (Putin), by using the prime minister's own rhetoric against them.
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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 critical and forceful, employing strong emotional appeals (a reference to the horrors of war) and accusations (regarding the government's integration intentions). The Commission's logic is directly labeled as "strange" and "absurd." The speaker presents their views in the form of questions that contain strong underlying assumptions and accusations.
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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 style is highly confrontational and accusatory, addressing the minister directly and dismissing his explanations as "pure nonsense." Strong emotional appeals and rhetorical questions are employed ("How can you, as the Minister of the Interior, possibly defend this?") to highlight the inadequacy and sheer illogical nature of the police's actions. The speech is logically structured around contrasting facts with the minister's assertions.
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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 style is highly combative, emotional, and insistent, utilizing strong moral and nationalistic rhetoric ("a crime against the Estonian people," "sabotage," "profiteer"). There is a deep appeal to patriotism and love of the fatherland, asserting that these sentiments can only be expressed in one way, contrasting this with the government's actions, which are dismissed as mere hypocrisy. Personal references (such as the Defense League course) are employed to highlight and accuse the opponent of ideological shift.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is critical and confrontational, focusing on highlighting the contradictory nature of the minister's claims ("absolutely contradictory nonsense"). Rhetorical questions and comparisons with other countries are used to emphasize the stance regarding the magnetic effect of subsidies. The conclusion is direct and demands a rapid policy change.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetoric is sharp, critical, and penetrating, employing strong emotional terms ("criminal") to describe the government's stance. The appeals are a blend of data (labor market statistics) and assessments, directly posing challenging questions to the government. The style is confrontational, aiming to underscore the gravity of the situation.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation regarding the non-payment of salaries to teachers (No. 601)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is corrective and formal, focusing on the accuracy of facts and procedures ("for the sake of accuracy"). The speaker uses logical argumentation to correct the statement made by the chair of the session, while maintaining a neutral yet firm tone.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the consequences of reducing family benefits (No. 561)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp phrases such as "tax terror," "pathological lie," and "propaganda glorification of the government of liars." The speaker demands specific and truthful answers from the prime minister regarding the questions posed, simultaneously calling into question the government's honesty and objectives.
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2024-03-20
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Member's Status Act (339 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and sarcastic, especially when commenting on the coalition's activities. Irony is employed to highlight the coalition's swift mobilization specifically regarding financial matters, while simultaneously expressing a certain "lack of surprise." The style is direct and focuses on political observation.
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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 combative and accusatory, employing strong emotional terms such as "tax terror" and "the people's indignation." Dramatic parallels (Russian elections) and rhetorical questions are used to cast doubt on the government’s actions and priorities. The tone is critical and urgent, emphasizing the government’s disregard for public opinion.
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2024-03-20
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Defence League Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (335 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is polite, formal, and appreciative, utilizing the forms of address "Honorable Chair" and "Esteemed Presenter." A strong positive emotional assessment is employed ("highly commendable"), which is then followed by a direct, procedural question regarding the presenter's personal assessment.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, yet polite ("Honorable Minister"). A personal anecdote (a conversation with a government minister) is employed to introduce the subject of the deep state and underscore the gravity of the matter. The style is more narrative and inquisitive, rather than data-driven.
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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 urgent and critical, emphasizing the historical imperative (the War of Independence) and the danger inherent in the current situation. The speaker employs logical arguments based on the past mistakes and deficiencies of the government and military leadership, while maintaining formal and detailed language. The tone is concerned and accusatory, particularly regarding the government's alleged unwillingness to defend the state.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the Value Added Tax on Foodstuffs and Medicines to 5 Percent" (272 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and emotionally charged, using expressions like "tax terror" and describing the closing of producers' doors. The speaker relies on everyday observations and emphasizes the urgency of the situation. Finally, a direct question is posed to the presenter to assess the impact of the planned VAT reduction.
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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 rhetorical style is critical, insistent, and accusatory, emphasizing the gravity of security threats and the necessity for control. Logical arguments (e.g., insufficient risk assessment) are employed, combined with powerful emotional and accusatory rhetorical questions ("Are there truly skeletons buried somewhere very deep?"), suggesting hidden motives on the part of the opposition.
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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 analytical and interrogative, blending historical references (such as fundamental laws) with pointed procedural criticism. The tone is formal, conveying both astonishment and skepticism regarding the soundness of prevailing practices, while centering on logical premises and rigorous justification.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely confrontational, accusatory, and forceful, utilizing strong emotional terms such as "inappropriate," "tax terror," and "your government is killing the Estonian people." The speaker poses direct questions and demands personal accountability and knowledge from the prime minister.
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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 style is sharp, critical, and skeptical, particularly concerning the actions of the coalition and the commission. Rhetorical questions are employed to express doubt regarding the coalition's intentions ("just another smokescreen") and to accuse them of systematically rejecting the opposition's draft legislation ("to reject a priori"). The arguments are primarily logical and procedural, relying on the opinions of legal experts.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Local Government Council Election Act and Other Acts (246 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is predominantly analytical and critical, relying heavily on logical and constitutional arguments, as well as practical problems (such as delays or compromises in ongoing work). Formal language is employed, alongside emotionally charged metaphors, such as "the institution of decoy ducks." Strong bewilderment and condemnation were expressed in the opening commentary.
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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 insistent, passionate, and combative, employing strong moral and emotional appeals to fight the oppression of women, figuratively "taking to the barricades." Opponents are accused of hypocrisy and duplicity and are compared to Nazis, racists, and Jew-haters, demonstrating an extremely sharp polarization. Both logical arguments (the bill's compliance with the Law Enforcement Act) and vivid descriptions (a woman trying to eat small bites under a cover in a café) are utilized.
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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 formal, critical, and interrogative, directed straight at the minister. A logical appeal is employed, demanding clarifications regarding legal concepts and decision-making processes. The tone is one of concern regarding the weakening of current environmental protection standards.
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2024-03-06
Coalition Agreement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and overtly critical, posing a pointed question to the prime minister. The speaker employs a logical appeal, contrasting the "simple solution" with the "difficult path," and highlighting procedural inefficiency. The tone is skeptical and demanding, seeking justification for the difficult route chosen by the government.
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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 direct and slightly confrontational, employing strong emotional language ("extremist Islamic states"). The speaker highlights cultural contrast and moral judgment, while simultaneously directly soliciting the opposing party's position. The overall tone is one of concern and urgency.
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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 rhetoric starts off provocative and ideological, including a direct reference to the comparison between the Reform Party and communism, citing Rein Veidemann. It then shifts to a practical and inquisitive style, focusing on demanding a solution to a specific social problem from the Minister. The overall tone is critical and demanding.
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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 direct, sharp, and demanding, emphasizing the need to avoid evasion. A critical tone is employed, referencing the opposing party's previous statements and presenting them factually as evidence, ultimately demanding a "yes or no" answer without further beating around the bush.
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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 highly combative, provocative, and emotionally charged, employing extreme historical comparisons (NKVD) to criticize government policy. The speaker defends this provocative comparison, deeming it effective precisely because it irritated the minister. Beyond the emotional attack, the style also incorporates procedural criticism regarding the minister's failure to answer questions.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is extremely combative, accusatory, and personal, utilizing strong emotional language such as "absurd" and "nonsense." The Prime Minister is directly accused of lying in the Riigikogu hall (Parliament) and is demanded to demonstrate an elementary understanding of the issues. The tone is sharp, confrontational, and highlights the incompetence of the opposing party.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative and confrontational, starting with labeling the prime minister as the leader of the "government of liars." Although logical and fact-based demands regarding the percentages of the tax law are presented, the tone is personally aggressive and intense. Direct accusations and pointed reminders are used.
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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 direct and critical, employing strong metaphors (e.g., "steamrolling," "a wolf in sheep's clothing," "the root of all evil") to criticize the coalition and electoral alliances. The speaker balances logical arguments about stability and accountability with emotional resignation, believing that the opposition's draft bill will "definitely be thrown in the trash."
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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 urgent, anxious, and combative, emphasizing the danger posed to the Estonian language and the nation-state, and labeling the situation "criminal." Both logical arguments (such as legal violations in local councils) and strongly emotional and labeling expressions are employed, calling supporters of mass immigration "national renegades." The language is formal, yet it contains sharp criticism and warnings about future scenarios.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (286 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply accusatory and deeply emotional, employing direct questions regarding the government's complete inaction. The speaker paints a vivid picture of a nation whose government has actively driven the standard of living into decline, stressing the urgent necessity of providing assistance to the populace and farmers. The text utilizes stark contrast ("progressive government" versus the actual outcomes) and underscores the profound moral imperative to provide aid.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is courteous, formal, and questioning, beginning with gratitude for the substantive presentation and good answers. The rhetoric is logical and focuses on obtaining clarifications, requesting the speaker to briefly shed light on a complex economic issue. A fact-based and analytical approach is preferred.
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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 extremely combative, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional appeals and highlighting political failure and corruption. Direct questions and accusations are utilized (e.g., the alleged desire to give a gift to Putin, the prime minister's family company's Russian business dealings), blending political arguments with personal attacks. The overall tone is one of deep concern, demanding immediate action, and concluding with a call for snap elections.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is combative and passionate, particularly when responding to opponents' questions, employing strong emotional appeals (disgust, revulsion) and ideological language ("green zealots," "ecofascists"). Logical arguments (allergy hazards, legal citations) are interwoven with sarcasm and accusations of the opponents' stupidity, while some sharper comments are left unsaid out of courtesy. The speaker also uses personal examples (potato salad) to illustrate their stance.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill Amending the Act on the Restriction of Acquisition of Immovable Property (284 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker's style is polite and constructive, addressing the presenter respectfully. The emphasis is placed on a logical and analytical framing of the issue, seeking the broader context and international comparison.
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