By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style is insistent, confrontational, and highly critical, employing strong phrases such as "utterly ridiculous" and "declaration of no confidence." The speaker balances logical arguments (the clogging of the court system, costs) with emotional appeals regarding national security and sovereignty. Finally, he uses a direct call to colleagues: "Let us show our backbone!"
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, especially regarding security topics where transparency is demanded to curb the spread of conspiracy theories. Both logical arguments are utilized (strengthening society through knowledge) and emotional expressions (selling empty promises, deliberate obfuscation). The speaker presents themselves as an advocate for bold positions, ready to stand up for the interests of Estonia and Ukraine.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is highly confrontational and accusatory, directly addressing the Prime Minister with an accusation of lying. A strong emotional appeal is employed ("Aren't you ashamed?") along with intensifying phrases (e.g., "inflation is raging," "to a colossal degree"). The tone is extremely critical and demands accountability.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The tone is urgent, direct, and realistic, emphasizing the harsh reality of war ("War is not pretty"). It uses logical arguments (strategic necessity, lack of alternatives) mixed with emotional appeals (references to "meat assaults" and "the empire of evil"). It employs figurative language, such as "fighting a battle with one hand tied behind one's back," and resolutely dismisses emotional objections.