By Agendas: Reili Rand

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and critical, utilizing rhetorical questions to challenge the government's positions and demand explanations. The tone is accusatory, labeling the opposing side as dogmatic and questioning their concern for the public's ability to cope. The appeal combines logical arguments (international success) with a value-based framework (justice and compassion).
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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 critical and demanding, starting with the direct expression of disappointment directed at the minister ("I am disappointed"). The speech is formal and focuses on a logical contrast: the seriousness of the problem (low birth rate) versus the government's inaction and the expectation of a comprehensive vision.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, employing strong contrasts and rhetorical questions to highlight the budget's inherent unfairness. The speaker combines logical arguments (specific expenditure figures and salary data) with an emotional appeal stressing the necessity of supporting children and families. Direct phrases, such as "showering money on the wealthiest," are used, and colleagues are addressed personally.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and reactive, commencing with standard forms of address ("Honorable Minister"). The tone is direct and challenging, stressing that the minister compelled him to broach the subject. Logical argumentation is employed, seeking to connect political decisions (reform) with financial constraints (cuts).
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful (when addressing the minister), but simultaneously direct and concerned. Emotional terms such as "fear" and "panic" are employed to highlight the negative social impact of the policy, while still being grounded in empirical observation.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, combining emotional appeals to values (equal opportunities for children) with logical and structured arguments. Sharp contrast is employed (investments in children versus gifts to the wealthy), and the government is accused of indifference and disregarding fundamental priorities. The tone is formal yet passionate, especially regarding issues of social justice.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, presenting logical and evidence-based questions structured as an official inquiry. While the address to the minister is polite, the tone is skeptical and demanding, stressing that the minister's explanations have not been convincing.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, emphasizing concern through strong descriptors ("very weak," "highly varied and swinging from one extreme to the other"). Both logical argumentation (data broken down by county) and emotional appeal are employed, referencing the Hiiumaa example as a "sad reality" and, idiomatically, "joking aside."
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and constructive, beginning with praise for the minister’s idea ("A very beautiful idea"). The speech is logical and focuses on clarifying specific political details and budget plans, posing questions from two angles (ferries and the railway).
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2025-09-24
The impact of taxes on the economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetoric is critical and anxious, conveying "astonishment" at the government's "blind optimism" despite negative expert assessments. The appeal is mainly logical, centering on the direct threat that the growing debt burden represents for the borrowing costs of businesses and private citizens.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, directly challenging, and critical, utilizing references to the minister's previous statements and rhetorical questions. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural, focusing on the consequences of the decision for the work of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board).
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding the ferry connection to the Estonian islands (no. 789)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, beginning with an invitation directed at colleagues to visit the islands to gain a comprehensive experience. The speaker employs logical argumentation, emphasizing the positive impact of infrastructure investments. The rhetoric features both a polite address to the minister and a specific political recollection, based on historical facts, regarding a previous price hike.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogatory, employing sharp rhetorical questions aimed at the Prime Minister to compel the government to expose its long-term premises. The tone is critical and focuses on logical inconsistencies in the planning, favoring a logical appeal over an emotional one.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and ironic, employing rhetorical questions and sarcasm ("a peculiar idea") to criticize the government's actions. The tone is formal, but it centers on logical appeal, emphasizing procedural failure and a lack of consistency.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, employing rhetorical questions to challenge the priorities of the opposing side (e.g., "What do children benefit from more?"). The speaker juxtaposes a social appeal (the social worker's family) with logical arguments concerning large budgetary expenditures and tax giveaways. The tone remains formal, yet conveys sharp opposition to the government's fiscal policy.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The tone is simultaneously concerned (the demographic crisis) and urgent, containing both data-driven argumentation and strong value-based and emotional appeals. It uses direct addresses to the opposing parties ("I look into the eyes and heart of my colleagues from the Reform Party") and emphasizes the positive value message of the draft legislation.
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2025-09-17
Education policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharp, emotional, and directly confrontational, expressing pain and incomprehension regarding the government's actions. Strong negative language is employed (such as "tears down and destroys," and "mindlessly pushing forward") and the opposing side is accused of using rhetorical tricks to conceal their true intentions. The tone is demanding and inquisitive, aimed directly at the Prime Minister.
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2025-09-17
Health Insurance Fund deficit

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, employing a critical and questioning approach directed at the Minister. The speaker begins with sarcasm regarding the government's "jovial moods" and "money printing press," subsequently transitioning to a logical argument that highlights the disparity in financial magnitudes. A procedural pause is also utilized to ensure the question is heard, which suggests a demanding tone.
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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 formal and respectful, beginning with sincere thanks to the Chancellor of Justice and his colleagues for their "heartfelt work." The speaker presents their concern in a structured manner, using logical argumentation and referencing official analyses in order to request a legal assessment.
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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 formal and courteous, employing standard forms of address directed toward the session chair and the minister. The tone is professional, and while the acuteness of the problem is emphasized when the question is posed, the appeal itself is primarily logical and policy-oriented, requiring the minister's vision and concrete steps.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, expressing dissatisfaction with the minister's previous answers ("you have not been able to dispel my feeling"). It employs both logical argumentation (the instability of the investment environment) and emotional appeal, highlighting, for example, the suffering of the neighbor in Hiiumaa and the high prices.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, commencing with a polite address to the minister. A logical appeal is employed, questioning the contradiction between the government's actions and goals, and posing direct and skeptical questions ("a strange question").
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the minister ("Dear Minister!"). The tone, however, is also concerned and demanding, stressing the necessity of proactive and preventive measures to avoid the contraction of services. The address is logical and clearly poses two distinct questions: the proactive aspect and the preventive aspect.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal, yet it incorporates strong emotional appeals, detailing the indignation felt by the residents of Läänemaa and Hiiumaa and the increasingly precarious financial situation of their families. Sharp metaphors are employed, such as "the cutting saw drives sharply in," to underscore the negative impact of the government's actions. These appeals balance a value-based approach (equality) with practical arguments (price increases, logistical obstacles).
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2025-06-18
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on the sharing of credit information (652 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The address is formal and question-oriented, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur. The tone is concerned ("I have a concern"), but analytical, focusing on examining political solutions and the speed of their implementation. The style is logical and seeks fact-based answers regarding alternative solutions.
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2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, leveling accusations against the prime minister for presenting false claims and failing to acknowledge the free press. Logical argumentation, grounded in expert opinions, is employed, but it is supplemented by sharp political accusations concerning the government's motives and the pressure discussed behind closed doors. The overall tone is formal, yet it includes a powerful emotional appeal aimed at restoring justice.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is polite and respectful, addressing the minister directly, yet simultaneously, criticism regarding the long implementation timeframe is presented as an urgent query. The speaker employs rhetorical questions to highlight the political delays and seek ways to expedite the legislation. The tone is concerned, emphasizing the escalating nature of the issue.
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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 formal, yet sharply critical, demanding concrete answers and accusing the minister of demagoguery. Strong negative terminology is employed (e.g., "classified," "silencing," "stalled") to highlight the lack of transparency and the dragging out of the proceedings. The overall tone is substantive and insistent.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, expressing frustration with the government's decision-making processes. Sharp language is employed (e.g., "social dialogue completely thrown into the trash") and logical arguments are stressed, focusing on the disappearance of data-driven policy and the failure to assess social consequences.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is passionate, direct, and confrontational, utilizing strong moral appeals to highlight the economic distress faced by families and the crucial importance of opportunities for children's development. The speaker employs direct accusations against the Reform Party ("hypocrisy") and frames their positions as substantive, yet value-based proposals, while warning of the danger of social instability.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, utilizing contrast (e.g., "emphasizing the myth") to criticize the current tax system. The speaker frames their position as a formal question, focusing on logical political debate and demanding clarification regarding the government coalition's long-term plans.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is sharp, interrogative, and accusatory, focusing on political accountability and procedural shortcomings. Logical appeals are employed to highlight the minister's evasion of responsibility and the consequences of reducing the capacity of the Competition Authority. The tone is formal, but includes direct accusations regarding a political reversal.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical yet formal, addressing the session chair and the presenter respectfully. Both logical arguments (GDP ratios) and emotional emphasis are employed, such as the "painful" sight of Hiiumaa's contribution being rounded down to zero. Speakers present their positions in the form of questions, demanding specific final recommendations from the government.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The style is formal and directly questioning, addressing the minister. Logical arguments regarding the project's readiness and economic benefit are emphasized, but the tone is critical and demanding, concluding with a specific question about the regional message.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical argumentation and highlighting concerning trends. The tone is respectful yet demanding, beginning with polite acknowledgments but subsequently posing a serious, fact-based question. A reference to a study is utilized to underscore the gravity of the issue.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister and the chair of the session directly. The tone is serious and concerned, referencing the "regrettable incident" and "people in a vulnerable situation." The presentation is straightforward and focuses on a logical, broad policy issue.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is insistent, concerned, and directly confrontational, posing five pointed questions to the minister to clarify the inconsistencies. Both emotional appeals (mental health, abuse of trust) and logical arguments concerning systemic shortcomings and legislative ambiguity are utilized. The speaker emphasizes that the issue hinges on trust and that young people deserve more than mere intentions.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the session chair and the minister. The tone is critical and demands clarification, highlighting a logical flaw in the minister's previous response. The address is direct and focuses on demanding the resolution of a specific problem.
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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 polite and respectful ("Thank you, Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"), but simultaneously persistent and demanding, especially when answers are lacking. The speaker employs logical argumentation, connecting the nation's budgetary constraints with the financial strain felt by families, and presents their views through concrete political proposals.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical and demanding, accusing the government of "stolid self-assurance." The appeal is primarily logical and fact-based, demanding the presentation of specific data and evaluations to justify the government's decisions.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and critical, presenting an inquiry in the form of questions addressed to the respected session chair and the minister. The rhetoric relies heavily on facts and data (a twofold increase in costs) to underscore the economic threat posed by the government's actions. The speech concludes with a sharp, principled appeal that energy policy decisions should not be treated as a "matter of faith."
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The tone is critical, interrogative, and demanding, utilizing the formal structure of an inquiry to challenge the minister's actions. Logical and strategic questions are employed to cast doubt on the rationale behind the decisions ("What is the strategic logic of this decision?"). The address concludes with a sharp metaphor, referring to environmental education as "the victim of a blunt austerity axe."
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and consistent, emphasizing procedural continuity and the recalling of previous commitments. The tone is analytical and demanding, focusing on obtaining specific additional information from the minister.
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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 rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and direct, utilizing strong emotional expressions (e.g., "breaking a functioning system" and "you are ramming ahead with dull self-confidence"). The speaker poses challenging questions that call into question the minister's decision-making process and the consideration of local feedback. The tone is concerned and demanding.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and straightforward, respectfully addressing both the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The speaker requires specificity and clarity, stressing the necessity of receiving an equally concrete answer to the question posed. The tone is professional and focused strictly on the facts.
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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 critical, direct, and accusatory, emphasizing the "hypocrisy" and "cynicism" of other political parties. Both emotional appeals (e.g., a "painful example") and logical argumentation are used to stress that competence is not inherently the preserve of men. The tone is formal yet urgent, demanding that the state lead by example.
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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 speech is formal, but the tone is critical and principled, shifting from a polite question (the first two speeches) to strong, morally grounded opposition (the third speech). Both logical argumentation (competence is not gender-based) and emotional appeal are employed, referencing a recurring pattern and "invisible injustice" within a system that fails to recognize women.
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2025-05-14
On the Management of the Ministry of Defence

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is critical, formal, and insistent, highlighting the unacceptable sluggishness of the processes and the government's accountability. The appeal itself is logical and grounded in procedural failure (specifically, delay), posing direct questions to the Prime Minister to ascertain the full scope of the omissions.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The tone is analytical, concerned, and consistent, particularly on the topic of social inequality, which is addressed in subsequent questions. Rhetorical questions are used to emphasize the injustice (e.g., is it acceptable that children receive different quality food). The style is formal, focusing on logical arguments concerning social justice and economic pressure.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious and persuasive, balancing emotional appeals (the island lifeline, equal treatment) with practical logistical and economic arguments. There is a repeated appeal to fairness and humanity, while simultaneously emphasizing the necessity of a long-term strategic vision. The tone is occasionally anxious and insistent, particularly regarding uncertainty and potential budget cuts.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is concerned and direct, emphasizing the negative impact of the reform on the Hiiumaa community and the island's future. It uses a rhetorical question ("What is your message to the Hiiumaa residents...") to deliver sharp criticism regarding the state's actions. The appeal is a blend of the logical assessment of political consequences and a regional emotional emphasis.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is critical, insistent, and emotional, expressing the outrage and expectations of the people of Läänemaa. The rhetoric blends logical arguments (project readiness, economic benefit) with sharp criticism directed at the government's actions, referring to the repeated withdrawal of funding as a "tragic refrain." The speaker uses a formal address in the Riigikogu, but demands concrete action.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Minister directly. Logical argumentation is used, relying on previously completed work and a colleague's question, in order to pressure the Minister into clarifying their position. The tone is rather analytical and questioning, not emotional.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and question-focused, demanding explanations from the minister regarding the social consequences of the changes. A logical appeal is employed, clearly contrasting the recognized benefit to the employer with the insecurity of the employee. The tone is serious and focuses on highlighting practical problems.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is serious, insistent, and slightly combative, particularly in criticism directed at opponents, demanding that the debate be taken seriously. Balanced appeals are utilized, combining emotional calls (moral compass, responsibility) with specific statistical data and legal arguments. The discourse is formal and direct, avoiding lengthy narratives, focusing instead on facts and systemic change.
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2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and demanding, challenging the government through rhetorical questions that call their motives into question. Both logical arguments (statistics, systemic damage) and emotional pressure are employed, linking the wage gap directly to birth rates and the future of children. The tone is urgent, emphasizing the danger inherent in delays and the continuation of injustice.
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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 style is polite ("Esteemed Minister"), yet simultaneously directive and demanding, employing rhetorical questions to underscore the needs of smaller communities. The speaker relies both on a value-based argument (justice) and on historical and cultural authorities from Hiiumaa.
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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 rhetoric is sharp and confrontational, particularly when criticizing coalition dynamics, employing metaphors such as "held hostage" and "in handcuffs." The style is also ideological and comparative, contrasting social democracy with the trajectory of the former Eastern Bloc and highlighting the Nordic model. The speaker utilizes logical arguments (the energy deficit) combined with emotional and ideological appeals.
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2025-04-09
Tallinn Hospital and Healthcare Funding

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Prime Minister. The tone is critical and concerned, warning against the increase of inequality. A rhetorical question is used to emphasize the danger of the government's plan to the solidarity system.
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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 passionate, persuasive, and at times confrontational, expressing "embarrassment" over the opponents' ignorance and crude approaches. A personal story ("you are young and you are a woman") is used to illustrate systemic bias. The appeals are balanced, combining an emotional demand for justice with logical and economic arguments regarding the benefits of diversity.
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2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and demands accountability, employing strong contrasts (e.g., corporate gifts versus family livelihoods). The speaker presents logical arguments and data, but also incorporates an emotional appeal, highlighting the injustice faced by the broader populace. The second address focuses on procedural pressure aimed at eliciting a substantive response from the Prime Minister.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate, insistent, and at times confrontational, expressing disappointment and offense regarding colleagues' attitude toward the importance of the topic. The speaker utilizes both emotional appeals (e.g., moral obligation, the question of whether a woman is still considered a human being?) and fact-based argumentation, referencing international treaties and studies. The presentation is formal and includes historical context (1991, 1995 Beijing).
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The tone is formal and respectful (it is an address to the minister), while also containing positive acknowledgment that the bill has reached the floor ("joyful feelings," "A long time in the making, but a beautiful result"). The style is interrogative, focusing on logical argumentation and the search for solutions.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful (addressing the session chair and the rapporteur). A logical and analytical approach is employed, presenting a critical question regarding the long-term impact of the government's economic plans, favoring a logical appeal.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The address is formal, serious, and stressed as highly urgent, underscoring the critical importance of Estonian maritime security ("the cornerstone of security for all of us"). It employs both logical arguments (establishing legal clarity) and emotional appeals (the sea is our freedom and obligation). The style remains analytical, focusing on defining threats and proposing concrete legislative solutions.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, employing strong language to characterize the opposing party's claims ("absurd claim"). The appeal is logical, focusing on raising questions about procedural deficiencies (lack of risk assessment), while simultaneously maintaining a formal address toward the session chair and the rapporteur.
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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 formal, respectful, and constructive, expressing gratitude to both the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is aimed at a logical and solutions-oriented framing of the issue, which necessitates a concrete action plan within the legislative body.
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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 formal, respectful, and constructive, addressing the minister with a question. The tone is positive regarding the initiative, but includes an urgent demand to accelerate the process of establishing the long-awaited positive credit register, as the topic has been discussed for "several years."
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