By Agendas: Vadim Belobrovtsev

Total Agendas: 247

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

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and analytical, addressing the respected presenter and commending their initiative. A critical tone is employed regarding government policy, and sharp rhetorical questions are posed, such as those concerning the "foolishness" of tax-cutters in other countries. The speaker emphasizes the logical link between high taxation and social problems.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is argumentative, serious, and critical, employing strong emotional appeals (justice, injustice) to defend socially vulnerable groups. The government's behavior is sharply criticized, being labeled cynical and puzzling. There are also sarcastic remarks directed at opponents, referring to them as "misanthropes," but overall, the appeal is balanced by an analysis of the social and economic impact.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, leveling accusations of collusion among operators and stressing that "the Estonian people will have to foot the entire bill." The speaker employs rhetorical questions to highlight the government's inaction and create a sense of urgency, referencing the approaching end of 2025.
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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 highly combative and accusatory, beginning with the accusation that the Reform Party used lies to win public support. The speaker relies on logical arguments and specific financial data to demonstrate the inefficiency and unfairness of the tax reform, employing irony (e.g., "excellent reform").
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2025-10-08
Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The tone is critical and urgent, calling into question the government's vision and stability. The style is formal, yet it includes sharp accusations regarding pre-election activities and highlights the absurdity of the proposed increase. Both logical arguments (inflation, percentages) and emotional emphasis on the justified concerns of the demonstrators are employed.
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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 formal and analytical, posing direct questions to the minister regarding strategy and vision. The tone is concerned and pragmatic, relying on data (e.g., indexing percentages) and emphasizing the need for a simple explanation for the average person due to the complexity of the budget.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, focusing on challenging the rationale and adequacy of political decisions. The speaker strengthens their arguments by utilizing a quote from a government colleague (Kristina Kallas), thereby highlighting an internal inconsistency regarding the government's budget claims. The tone expresses concern over the demographic situation and calls for greater ambition.
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2025-09-24
Catastrophic demographic situation

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The speaker's rhetorical style is forceful and critical, using strong language to describe the situation, such as "catastrophic" and "plummeted." They support their claims with specific statistical data, but also highlight the emotional impact of the families' sense of insecurity, while rejecting the Prime Minister's justifications. The style is formal, as questions are posed directly to the Prime Minister.
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2025-09-22
Request for Information Regarding PPA Employee Salaries (No. 780)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the need for adequate wages against a backdrop of hyper-inflation. Numerous logical arguments and specific data points are utilized (e.g., a 40% price increase, 3 years since the last raise), and direct questions are posed to the minister. The tone is formal and demanding, while simultaneously expressing hope for a positive outcome.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Kopli Commando (no. 774)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, highlighting the threat to public safety and the illogical nature of the previous decision. Logical arguments are employed, based on specific facts (budget data, fatalities), and by quoting former ministers from the opposing parties. Concern is expressed regarding the state's increasing reliance on volunteers.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Bailiffs (no 807)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is direct and focused on the questions, emphasizing speed and relevance ("I will try to formulate them very quickly"). Both logical argumentation (international experience) and emotional appeal are utilized, describing how the word 'bailiff' has become a "curse word" in the mouths of many people.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding problems with pension payments (no. 769)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational, demanding, and emotionally charged, employing strong terms such as "bullying." The speaker demands forceful intervention from the Prime Minister, using the metaphor of "pounding the table with a fist" to emphasize the urgency of resolving the situation. The style is more appealing and accusatory than it is data-driven.
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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 rhetoric is insistent, critical, and at times emotional, appealing to the welfare of children and the difficult situation facing families. Repetitions (seven years, one euro) and rhetorical questions are used to emphasize the government's inaction and hypocrisy. The style is formal, but it contains sharp accusations directed at the government ("family-hostile government").
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Mandatory Traffic Insurance Act (Insurance of Light Electric Vehicle Users) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is direct and accusatory, using questions to imply an unethical link between the coalition and Bolt (donations versus voting down the measure). The tone expresses concern regarding public order and safety, but primarily focuses on criticizing political ethics and procedure. Emotional terms like "a proper mess" are employed, and confirmation is sought for their "gut feeling."
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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 anxious and urgent, particularly in the description of the demographic situation, which is labeled as almost catastrophic. Both logical appeals (statistics, historical precedents) and confrontational elements are used, accusing the coalition of hypocrisy and employing the "steamroller" tactic. The style is formal, but contains sharp political remarks.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker employs a sharply critical and combative rhetorical style, utilizing strong negative assessments such as "ridiculous," "a farce," and "the dustbin of history." The appeal is primarily logical and procedural, centering on the unconstitutionality of the proposed bill and the incompetence of its initiators. Although the speech is formal, it carries an emotional charge intended to underscore the gravity of the situation and the futility of the opponents' actions.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Teacher Salaries (No. 778)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and concerned, highlighting the gravity and urgency of the situation (the looming threat of a teachers' strike). It utilizes both logical arguments (such as the connection between salary and the pipeline of new talent) and emotional appeals (the idea that teachers should be working, not striking). The tone is formal and direct, addressing the minister with pointed questions.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding school food (no. 770)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and urgent, emphasizing that the problem has not lost its relevance and nothing has improved. Both logical arguments are employed (inflation, outdated rates) and rhetorical contrast, calling into question the government's fiscal priorities (finding 800 million euros versus school meal funding). The style is formal yet direct, posing sharp questions to the minister.
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2025-09-15
Request regarding the salaries of cultural workers (no 781)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is critical and pressing, leaning heavily on statistical data (inflation, wage figures) and rational argumentation. Emotional appeal is also employed, referencing the protest by cultural workers outside the Stenbock House and the necessity of demonstrating respect toward them. The Minister is praised for providing a rational response that deviated from the prepared text.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and focuses on a specific legislative amendment, employing arguments regarding simplicity, affordability, and helping the average person. The tone is critical toward the coalition, but the address directed at the rapporteur is inquisitive, seeking confirmation of the correctness of their position.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, tinged with surprise, and expresses astonishment at the opposing party's conduct. Rhetorical questions are employed (such as, "Are we perhaps truly doing something wrong?") to highlight conflicting values and spark debate. The tone is emotionally charged, juxtaposing the oppression of ordinary citizens against the protection afforded to major banks.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and persuasive, relying heavily on data and international comparisons to justify the necessity of the proposed bill. The tone is firm and critical towards the ministries and the coalition, accusing them of convenient tactics and hypocrisy. The speaker employs both logical arguments (economic relations, productivity) and emotional appeals (time spent with family).
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is both motivational and concerned, utilizing both formal address ("Dear colleagues") and more colloquial, critical language (youth "hanging out") when describing social problems. The focus is on logical appeal (economic benefit, labor force balance), while simultaneously stressing that the state must provide specific additional incentives.
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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 serious and urgent, highlighting the potential for financial catastrophe and the threat of state bankruptcy. The appeal is primarily logical and data-driven, utilizing specific statistical forecasts. Although the speaker is formal and addresses the minister respectfully, the message regarding the system's sustainability is extremely concerning.
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2025-09-10
Automaks

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, demanding clarity and emphasizing the "total confusion" surrounding the car tax. Both logical arguments (economic statistics) and political sharpness are utilized, referencing the Social Democrats as the tax's authors and labeling it a "chicken-moose." The speaker repeats questions to highlight the government's avoidance of responsibility.
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2025-09-09
Hearing on Elering's Strategy (No. 741)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and demanding, emphasizing the long time (half a year) that has passed since the inquiry was submitted and the government's lack of awareness. Logical appeals are employed, posing sequential questions that demand specific analyses, sources of authority, and calculations.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal and often critical, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the topics discussed (demographics, the closure of the rescue service). It appeals both to logical arguments (statistics, salary figures, comparisons with other countries) and to emotional sentiments (children’s health, sense of security, the country’s reputation). The criticism is direct and intense, particularly when motions of no confidence are being filed.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is critical and procedural, centering on logical arguments and established norms ("this is not customary," "precedent"). The speaker employs direct questions to challenge the rationale behind the accelerated procedure (the arrival of summer), stressing the seriousness of the issue and the absence of any need for haste ("There's no rush whatsoever").
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, combative, and penetrating, accusing opponents of demagoguery and the deliberate violation of the constitution. Strong judgments are employed (e.g., "pure window dressing," "a favorite demagogic tactic"), appealing both to logic (constitutional consistency) and morality ("not a sound practice").
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and considered, expressing "mixed feelings" regarding the draft and presenting criticism in the form of questions (e.g., concerning the composition of the director certification committee). The appeals are primarily logical and evidence-based, relying on stakeholder opposition and existing problems (e.g., harsh working conditions, low pay). It also expresses emotional sympathy for school leaders who are intended to be constantly certified.
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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 language used is formal and analytical, presenting the Minister with a direct and principled question. The tone is worried and skeptical, focusing on logical appeal and the structural contradiction between the draft law and the fundamentals of e-governance. Emotional or personal elements are not employed.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and urgent, warning of potential dangers, such as the emergence of a police state and data falling into the wrong hands. Strong emotional appeals are utilized, blended with logical arguments, referencing the average risks estimated by the initiators themselves. The style is question-oriented, repeatedly posing unanswered questions regarding system security and auditing.
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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 style is formal and direct, employing logical arguments (the budget percentage) mixed with sharp accusations concerning the minister's honesty. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to underscore doubts about the veracity of the minister's earlier explanations, stating that the minister "was not entirely truthful at the time."
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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 direct, provocative, and critical, employing rhetorical questions to challenge the minister's assertions. The tone is serious and focuses on procedural failure, contrasting the government's positive narrative with the demonstration organized by trade unions. An emotional appeal is utilized, referencing people's concerns about their future.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and assertive, frequently employing rhetorical questions to expose inconsistencies and cast doubt on the motives of opponents. The speaker relies on logical arguments concerning constitutionality and the necessity of the law, but also utilizes strong emotional language, labeling the draft bill as unjust and the proposed changes as merely cosmetic. He refers to his previous statements as "prophetic," thereby underscoring the validity of his stance.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, accusing opponents of engaging in pre-election maneuvering and being driven by dishonest motives. The speaker employs logical argumentation (citing data and historical facts) alongside an emotional appeal, emphasizing the severe financial struggles faced by families with children. The tone is direct and focuses on exposing political discord.
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2025-06-11
Pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, labeling the government's decisions as "disgraceful." Both logical arguments (tax figures, inflation) and emotional pressure are employed, specifically questioning the Prime Minister's integrity regarding promises and demanding answers concerning the quality of life for pensioners. The overall tone is formal, yet direct and skeptical, particularly regarding the government's future commitments.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is initially supportive, but shifts to become critical and urgent when addressing the topic of school meals, stressing that it is high time for the government to take concrete action. Logical appeals are employed, drawing on numerical data and examples of inflation to justify the necessity of increasing the state's contribution. The speech maintains a formal register and centers on core principles (investment in health).
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, warning of a demographic catastrophe and stressing that actions, not words, are what truly matter. It employs a logical structure (presenting three factors) and an emotional appeal, while criticizing the fearmongering rhetoric used by government members regarding the topic of war. The tone is formal and focuses on highlighting the government's inaction or detrimental activities.
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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 critical and accusatory, particularly regarding the government's actions, which is accused of "mindlessly voting down" proposals. It employs both logical arguments (specific tax measures and statistics) and emotional appeal, emphasizing that the government should communicate with the public and observe how people actually live, rather than just looking at "Excel spreadsheets." The tone is urgent and concerned.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is critical, ironic, and concerned, particularly regarding the political culture of the coalition, which is characterized by automatically voting down opposition initiatives. Rhetorical questions and metaphors ("the last cherry on the cake") are employed to highlight the severity of the issue. The text appeals to logic, arguing that the state should grant regulatory powers to local governments that express a desire for them.
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2025-06-04
Wages and school lunches

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and formal, focusing on demanding specific figures and accountability from the minister. Logical arguments, statistics, and historical comparisons are employed to highlight the government's inaction. In the third speech, attention is drawn to procedural correctness when the minister refuses to answer a specific question.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and interrogative, expressing skepticism toward the prime minister's statements with the question: "Is this a joke, or what exactly does this mean?" The appeal is logical, emphasizing the financial contradiction between Estonia's own funding needs and the offer to assist Latvia.
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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 formal, courteous, and questioning, aimed at obtaining information from the minister and expressing concerns. The speaker relies on logic and facts, citing official documents to emphasize the basis of their questions.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, directly addressing the Minister. The criticism is logic-based, relying on an empirical (though unofficial) test in which individuals far removed from politics and economics acknowledged the complexity of the budget text. The tone is concerned and demands explanations.
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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 style is formal and analytical, utilizing direct and structured questions (a, b, c) addressed to the minister. The tone is cautious and logic-driven, relying on external news reports to highlight risks. The discourse is aimed at political debate and the clarification of facts.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, aimed directly at the minister. Logical arguments are employed, based on international comparisons, to highlight how outdated the government's proposal is. The tone is skeptical and critical, particularly regarding the government's claimed superior financial expertise compared to other EU countries.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is urgent and confrontational, employing direct rhetorical questions aimed at the minister regarding the government's lack of direction. The tone is critical, accusing the government of acting desperately.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the use of rail cars from foreign countries in Ukraine (no. 740)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The tone of the speech is critical and admonishing, utilizing direct address to the minister ("Mr. Minister!"). The speaker emphasizes the seriousness of the problem and the need for urgency, referencing that the situation is "not a very pretty picture." The appeal is rather emotional and reputation-based, recalling Estonia's previous support for Ukraine.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the construction of Via Baltica (no. 734)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The tone is critical and concerned, expressing dissatisfaction with the pace of project progress ("things are somehow not progressing easily for us"). The style is formal (addressing the Prime Minister) and employs logical argumentation (focusing on one thing) combined with a strong appeal to security values.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal ("Esteemed Prime Minister") and demanding, emphasizing the need for concrete and logical answers regarding the government's actions. The tone is urgent, as the topic concerns food security, and the emphasis is on political performance and facts.
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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 critical and pressing; it begins with polite acknowledgment, but quickly transitions to outlining the problems. Sharp language is employed (for example, describing the pay raise as ridiculous and a mockery), and both the parent's and the politician's perspectives are highlighted. The argumentation relies heavily on logical appeals, presenting concrete facts and figures (percentages, dates, and monetary amounts).
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, argumentative, and at times confrontational, particularly when addressing opponents who are accused of employing emotional rhetoric (Putin, the Kremlin, the war) rather than relying on legal arguments. The speaker maintains a formal yet passionate tone, repeatedly stressing that the constitution is a paramount document that cannot be circumvented. He frequently employs the tactic of posing questions to highlight the elusive objective of the draft bill.
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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 style is interrogative and critical, posing direct questions to the rapporteur regarding the government's motives and actions. Rhetorical questions are employed to highlight inconsistencies and deficiencies within parliamentary culture, maintaining a formal tone and concentrating on logical and procedural appeals.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, utilizing the form of an inquiry and addressing the Minister politely ("Esteemed Minister"). The speaker poses several rhetorical questions to challenge the implementation of the reform and demand alternative solutions. The tone is matter-of-fact and focuses on the policy's failure.
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2025-05-12
Request for Information Regarding Notification to NATO Member States Concerning the Loss of Voting Rights in Local Elections in Estonia (No. 744)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style is critical and passionate, particularly concerning the Foreign Minister's detachment and the injustice inherent in the draft law. Both emotional appeals (referencing disappointed and confused permanent residents) and logical counter-arguments (referencing the practices of EU countries) are utilized. The speaker is direct, challenging the minister's comment regarding the sincerity of his concern and emphasizing his worry for all permanent residents of Estonia.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is questioning and suspicious, employing rhetorical questions to expose the government's motives and challenge the direction of its policy. The speaker relies on both logical arguments (cost savings) and emotional appeals, referencing widespread public sentiment regarding the leniency of sentencing. The tone is formal, yet critical.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and combative, employing a historical comparison (déjà-vu 2008) to underscore the lack of political consistency. The speaker combines logical argumentation (the change in the coefficient) with an emotional appeal regarding the difficult lives of the populace (inflation, tax burden). He addresses "Head Eesti inimesed" (Good people of Estonia) directly, lending the tone a personal and concerned dimension.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and serious, relying primarily on economic data and forecasts. The tone is concerned, highlighting challenges (the situation in neighboring countries, global tensions). Although the presentation is fact-based, it concludes with a social appeal, emphasizing concern for lower-income individuals.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is courteous and inquisitive, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the presenter. The speaker employs rhetorical questions to challenge the prevailing narrative (e.g., "Is oil shale truly evil?"). The style is formal and centers on logical argumentation, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Local Government Electoral Act and the Act on Churches and Parishes (544 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, procedural, and combative, focusing on flaws in the legislation and the motives of the coalition. To persuade the audience, the speaker employs a historical analogy (the 2008 change to Tallinn's electoral procedure) to demonstrate a recurring pattern in how the rules are changed. The tone is direct and accusatory, emphasizing the sheer absurdity and ridiculousness of the current situation.
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2025-04-23
Pet Talks

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, especially when criticizing the inaction of the predecessor, but the address to the new minister is formal and questioning. Both logical arguments (statistics and the situation of the PPA) are used, as well as a strong political attack, calling the bill presented by the SDE opposition "comical."
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, concerned, and urgent, emphasizing the gravity of the situation ("the most pressing problem"). The speaker balances logical arguments (budget figures, inflation, a 40% price increase) with emotional language (e.g., "beyond all criticism," "a completely hopeless situation"). The speech itself is structured and formal, including polite acknowledgments to the minister and congratulations to colleagues at the beginning.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical, skeptical, and questioning, employing rhetorical questions directed at a colleague to call into question the confidence of the Estonian government. The tone is critical, relying on appeals to logic and the contrasting of international examples.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, utilizing rhetorical questions to challenge the government's actions. The speaker relies on logical comparison (historical context and EU practices) to highlight the failure of the government's policy. The tone is analytical and challenging, rather than emotional.
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2025-04-17
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 9 percent" (579 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, urgent, and combative toward the coalition, while simultaneously expressing pessimism regarding support for the draft bill. Both logical arguments (statistics, quoting experts) and emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing the difficult situation of less secure individuals, for whom survival is a problem. The speech is direct and accusatory concerning the government's inaction.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, focusing on the clarification of facts and procedures. The address is directed at the rapporteur ("Esteemed Rapporteur!") and the objective is to obtain logical confirmation regarding the legal interpretation. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on legal logic.
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2025-04-16
Teacher shortages and prospects for future generations

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and straightforward, emphasizing the intractability of the problem and the unattractiveness of the salary. The speaker employs logical argumentation, directly linking the low salary to the lack of new recruits. The address concludes with a specific question that demands numerical confirmation from the opposing side regarding their minimum salary expectations.
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2025-04-16
Sunlight money to municipalities

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, questioning, and demanding, emphasizing the systemic nature of the problem and the government’s inaction. Both logical arguments (statistics and legal shortcomings) and emotional appeals are utilized, expressing outrage over punishment instead of constructive cooperation. The speaker employs a historical digression to demonstrate that the problem has not changed over the years.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is direct and critical. It starts with an acknowledgement ("a small, fierce digital nation") before immediately transitioning into a sharp statement of the problem. A logical appeal is employed, highlighting the contradiction between the digital state’s reputation and the actual costs, and raising questions about the path forward. The tone is demanding and skeptical.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is predominantly critical and combative, accusing the government of operating out of fear and selectively applying legal counsel. Both logical arguments (the coalition's weak support) and emotional frustration ("honestly, it's sad") are employed due to the lack of responses. The government's handling of security is ironically described as "percentages, numbers, I don't know, Excel."
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and inquisitive, addressing the Chancellor of Justice respectfully. The speaker poses a logical and procedural question, focusing on the functioning of the legal mechanism without emotional or political appeals. Clear and simple language is used to explain a complex legal situation.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, analytical, and well-argued, grounded in logical arguments and constitutional principles. The speaker employs a sharp contrast, pitting the opposing side's emotional "Putin, Kremlin, russki mir" rhetoric against their lack of factual basis. Rhetorical questions and references to a sense of déjà vu are frequently used to highlight the repetitive nature of similar political initiatives.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, aimed directly at the rapporteur and the coalition. A logical contrast is drawn between the coalition's actions (raising taxes) and its inaction (avoiding the bank tax), highlighting the injustice.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is analytical and fact-based, focusing on summarizing and contrasting the positions of the various factions. The speaker employs a rhetorical question to clarify the stance of the social democrats, drawing attention to the inconsistency in their previous voting record. The tone is formal and rather critical.
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2025-04-08
Draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is critical and straightforward, employing strong, sometimes colloquial metaphors ("suur ämber," "throw this bill into the trash") to describe political failure. The speaker raises questions that demand radical solutions, combining logical argumentation (the Chancellor of Justice's position) with a moral demand (the return of the money).
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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 style is formal and courteous ("Esteemed Minister!"), yet simultaneously sharp and probing. The speaker employs logical and rhetorical questions to challenge the fundamental principles of the policy (is this a violation of entrepreneurial freedom?). The objective is to broaden the debate by highlighting the policy's potential contradictions and inconsistencies regarding minority representation.
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2025-04-07
Inquiry Regarding Chinese Intelligence Access to Estonian Residents' Data Through Applications and Technology (No. 718)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative and pragmatic, centering on the common person's viewpoint and everyday concerns. The tone is formal (as it involves addressing the minister), yet it employs direct and simple questions to highlight uncertainty and elicit a clear response regarding the presence of risks.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and full of pathos, employing strong emotional terms such as "bullying" and "displacement activity." The speaker relies on logical arguments (separation of state and church) and uses comparisons (Social Democrats vs. the Left Party) to ridicule the opposing side’s viewpoints. Rhetorical questions are used to emphasize the inexpediency of the government’s actions, and terminology related to the security threat from the Soviet Union era is referenced.
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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 passionate and emotional ("speaking from the heart"), employing strong moral language ("right and just") and warning of a negative historical day. He addresses the Estonian people directly, believing that his colleagues in parliament are not listening. Arguments are supported by citing high authorities (the President, the Chancellor of Justice), and the tone adopted toward opponents is aggressive and critical.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and skeptical, focusing on logical arguments and challenging the justification of the draft bill. The speaker employs repeated rhetorical questions ("what problems does this solve?") and demands clarification on how the bill will improve the situation. The tone is formal and direct, dismissing irrelevant associations (e.g., attacks against the Delfi editor-in-chief's car).
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and concerned, combining logical argumentation (the necessity of a large car) with emotional appeal (the coalition removed support from families and added a new burden). Direct accusations are leveled against the coalition, faulting them for blindly pushing through and ignoring the opposition’s ideas. The style is formal, but contains sharp political criticism.
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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 style is urgent, critical, and combative, emphasizing the government's inaction and failures over the last two years. Strong emotional and logical appeals are used, linking economic insecurity to the decline in the birth rate and labeling the government's actions toward large families as undermining trust. Ironic and condemnatory language is also employed, for example, when criticizing the Social Democrats for "hypocrisy."
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, focusing on predicting the motives and voting behavior of the opposing side ("what is your hunch, how will the coalition vote today then"). A logical contrast is drawn between the Prime Minister's statements and the coalition's expected opposing vote, while framing a vote in favor as the "logical" choice. The tone is formal, addressing the respected rapporteur.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, underscoring the government's lack of trustworthiness and its penchant for secrecy. Emotional appeals are employed, citing the Estonian people's loss of confidence and low approval ratings, and examples of "steamroller politics" (tax increases, family benefits) are presented. The speaker utilizes direct questions and irony to criticize the government's leadership by the "troika."
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2025-02-26
Aeronautics

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The tone is critical and urgent, describing the situation as a "sad topic" and warning that Estonia risks becoming the "periphery of Europe." Logical arguments are employed, relying on facts and quoting a Ryanair representative to underscore the gravity of the situation. The style is formal, posing sharp rhetorical questions to the minister regarding the government's inaction.
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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 urgent, serious, and strongly critical, warning against the fragmentation of society and the decline of security. A balanced approach is employed, combining logical arguments (the principles of the rule of law) with emotional appeals (injustice, punishment, alienation). A significant component of the rhetoric involves citing authorities, particularly President Alar Karis and other experts, to validate their positions.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The tone is critical and urgent, particularly concerning the government's inaction and the sports sector's role as a neglected stepchild under the Ministry of Culture. It employs both emotional appeals (health risks, the shorter healthy lifespan of the Estonian male) and extensive facts and statistics to justify the necessity of state intervention. The style is formal, yet highly direct, demanding "concrete decisions to improve the situation."
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and at times sharp, accusing the minister of demagoguery and outright lying. Both logical legal arguments (the constitution, the absence of legal violations) and emotional appeals (dividing society, collective responsibility) are employed. The politician repeatedly uses rhetorical questions to undermine the opponent's arguments, stressing that the minister's examples "cannot withstand any criticism whatsoever."
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2025-02-19
Government foreign policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and pressing, highlighting the rapid pace of global change. The speaker employs logical appeals, presenting the Prime Minister with a series of structured questions concerning Estonia's foreign policy direction and role. The tone is respectful yet demanding, underscoring the significance of the inquiry.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and question-driven, opening with a touch of light humor. The speaker employs rhetorical skepticism, conveying confusion regarding the Prime Minister's arguments and posing compound questions. The tone is critical yet courteous, focusing on logical comparison and demanding clarification.
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2025-02-17
Investigation into the failure of the education agreement (no 704)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speech is critical, skeptical, and analytical, emphasizing logical arguments and numerical evidence (e.g., 70 local governments opposing). The speaker uses formal language and poses pointed questions regarding the fulfillment of the minister's promises, pointing to a lack of optimism about the future. The appeal is made both to facts (the number of signatures from local governments) and emotional aspects (promises related to the teachers' strike).
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Estonian Academy of Arts' International Cooperation (no 677)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style of address is direct, concerned, and cautionary, stressing that the situation could "only get worse" in the future. Logical argumentation is used, citing specific cases in Estonia that have received media coverage, alongside international examples. The presentation concludes with a clear and specific question posed to the minister regarding the action plan.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The rhetorical style is critical, accusatory, and concerned, utilizing strong expressions such as "legal nihilism" and "quite cynical." The speaker balances logical arguments (references to laws and the Venice Commission) with emotional appeals, stressing that the changes exclude loyal individuals from political life. Rhetorical questions are also employed to call Estonia's democratic nature into question.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and questioning, centered on obtaining clarifications regarding both the form and the substance of the draft proposal. The tone is formal and logical, presenting specific practical issues (e.g., the absence of MUPO) without any emotional charge.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, starting with a polite apology for the delay and immediately transitioning into a substantive confrontation. Specific political terminology ("whataboutism," "EKREIKE") is employed, and arguments are supported by referencing approval ratings to substantiate the claim regarding the ineffectiveness of the coalition's scare tactics. The tone is analytical and formal, focusing on logical critique.
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2025-02-12
Political situation

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, particularly regarding national security and government stability. Irony is employed, claiming that the coalition's health is worried about with the same sincerity that the coalition worries about the opposition's health. The style is formal and focuses on political logic and demanding accountability.
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2025-02-12
Government coalition policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The style is formal and direct, presenting a critical question to the Prime Minister during a parliamentary session. The speaker employs a logical appeal, relying on concrete examples of mutual attacks between coalition partners. The necessity of a detailed and unavoidable response is stressed ("not just a boilerplate response").
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, frustrated, and emotional, repeatedly employing the word "embarrassing" to describe the conduct of the Foreign Minister and the coalition. The speaker relies on logical arguments, referencing specific questions and answers (e.g., those posed by Lauri Laats and Rain Epler) to demonstrate the Foreign Minister's inadequacy. The style is formal, yet it includes strong personal judgments regarding parliamentary culture.
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2025-02-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and serious, particularly when presenting the detailed list of social media threats, which is supported by logical arguments. However, the tone is critical and disappointed when discussing the empty chamber of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the coalition’s passive stance toward opposition initiatives. Rhetorical contrast is employed (the opposition takes action versus the coalition merely nods but offers no support).
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of the Kopli Commando (no. 682)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is critical, argumentative, and at times emotional, especially when referencing the tragic fire in North Tallinn. The argumentation relies on facts, figures, and previous quotes from other politicians (Kallas, Võrklaev). Rhetorical questions are used to highlight the prime minister's responsibility, and regret is expressed that coalition solidarity triumphed over the interests of the residents.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, extensively utilizing comparative data regarding the implementation of the bank tax in Latvia and Lithuania. The speaker poses several pointed rhetorical questions intended to cast doubt on the government's decisions and inaction ("Is the situation different here in Estonia? Is everything fine with us?"). The tone is formal and focuses on the logical failure inherent in the timely implementation of fiscal policy.
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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 critical, serious, and principled, combining logical arguments (citing experts and analysts) with moral appeals (highlighting the injustice faced by people who have done nothing wrong). The speaker utilizes numerous quotes and references to lend greater weight and credibility to their position, stressing that this is a matter of principled conviction, not political self-interest.
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2025-01-29
Estonian record fine

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetoric is critical, demanding, and calls for accountability, emphasizing the need for simple and detailed answers so that "every Estonian person can understand." The tone is concerned regarding the state's financial obligations, and the speaker uses direct questions and offers the government time (three minutes) to respond.
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2025-01-29
Population policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent and sharply critical, using the word "catastrophic" to describe the demographic situation. The speaker relies on an emotional appeal to highlight the difficult plight of large families, who are forced to pay "enormous sums." Direct accusations are leveled against the coalition, and challenging rhetorical questions are posed.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – Second Reading

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

The speaker employs a polite and collegial style ("Esteemed colleague"), utilizing the form of a direct question, which he refers to as a "technical question." The tone is formal, focusing on procedural clarification and verifying the result.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

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

The style is analytical, sharply critical, and questioning, focusing on logical and factual deficiencies. It employs rhetorical questions to challenge the underlying premises of the draft bill, such as the supposed unity of support among the Georgian populace. It labels the Estonian draft bill a "dud" (or "faulty product") when compared to those of other nations, thereby underscoring the logical appeal.
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2025-01-22
Demographic situation

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation with the word "catastrophic." The speaker relies heavily on logical appeals and specific statistical data, while sharply confronting the government regarding its inaction. He uses the technique of repeated questioning to highlight the opposition's consistency in raising the topic.
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2025-01-22
Political culture

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and aggressive, accusing the opposition of violating political culture and engaging in unethical activity. Logical arguments are employed, addressing both the internal discipline of the coalition and economic viability. The speech concludes with direct questions regarding the sources of funding.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is extremely concerned, urgent, and alarming, stressing that "the small Estonian nation will simply die out." Both logical appeals (such as statistics and the historical trend since 2021) and emotional appeals (fearmongering about war, lack of security) are employed. The style is direct, critical, and repetitive, repeatedly referencing previous questions posed to the prime ministers.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is analytical and logic-driven, emphasizing the importance of transparency and comprehensibility. The tone is critical of previous financial management, referencing "embarrassing situations," but it raises a question with a hopeful expectation for change. It employs simplified contrasts in its rhetoric (cost-based is better than activity-based).
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (504 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style of the discourse is direct and concerned, presented as a pointed question aimed at highlighting the system's flaws. Both logical appeal (financial loss leads to certain behavior) and emotional appeal are utilized, emphasizing the positive image of the Estonian work ethic. The tone is rather informal and inclusive ("We know this, after all").
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The overall style is analytical and apprehensive, particularly concerning the politicization of the project and the inherent link between politics and medicine. One speaker voices skepticism regarding the outcome of today's vote, even while remaining supportive of the project's objectives. The tone is formal, concentrating on procedural and systemic hurdles.
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (465 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is predominantly critical and urgent, especially when addressing the education problem, which is described as a matter of extreme concern. Logical appeals are employed to highlight the coalition's illogical behavior within parliamentary culture, citing examples from previous votes. The speaker poses questions to coalition members for reflection, all while maintaining a formal and analytical tone.
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2025-01-15
Government action

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The style is analytical, inquisitive, and moderately critical, focusing on logical arguments and expert opinions. He/She uses rhetorical questions to challenge the opposing side's position and directly rejects the opponents' emotional labeling (e.g., "hostage crisis").
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2025-01-15
The Republic of Estonia's state budget

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The style is critical and questioning, employing rhetorical questions to challenge the government's actions ("is this normal practice?"). Citing journalists, the speaker uses the ironic comparison of a "lottery win" to underscore the abnormality of the budget anomalies. The tone is formal, yet sharp in substance and logically argued.
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2025-01-13
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the Prime Minister directly. The speaker employs a logical structure, presenting background information regarding previous fears and new claims to justify the necessity of the analysis. The tone is neutral and objective, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-01-13
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Members of the Government Concerning the Raising of Taxes (No. 665)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, utilizing a formal address directed at the minister. The speaker relies on logical arguments and specific figures (32.4%, 20 years), posing rhetorical questions to challenge the proportionality of the decision. The tone is concerned and procedural.
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2024-12-19
Santa Claus

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style of discourse is predominantly combative, critical, and satirical, often employing rhyme and punchy phrases. The tone concerning economic hardship is anxious and urgent, but traditionally becomes warm toward the end, focusing on Christmas peace and family values. The appeals are primarily emotional, emphasizing the suffering of the people.
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2024-12-18
Kopli commando

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is confrontational and demanding, posing direct questions regarding the true reason for the decision and accountability. It employs logical appeals, relying on specific financial data and the positions held by a colleague (Mart Võrklaev). Furthermore, it criticizes the political tradition of blaming predecessors for all problems, emphasizing that the current minister must take responsibility himself.
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2024-12-18
Foreign policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, employing strong evaluations ("terrible") and framing the situation as a deep and recurring issue. The speaker makes a logical appeal, focusing on the systemic problem of a university interfering in foreign policy, and demands a concrete action plan from the government. Nevertheless, the style remains pragmatic, acknowledging the Minister for taking the correct position.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is inquisitive and critical, conveying astonishment and demanding clarification regarding the government's actions. Specific, fact-based examples (e.g., 10 million euros allocated for the acquisition of computer equipment) are employed to highlight logical inconsistencies. The tone is formal, yet sharp in substance, focusing on the logical dissonance.
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2024-12-17
Overview by the Government of the Republic of Estonia on the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister with the title "Honorable Minister!" The speaker poses a direct, policy-focused question that balances the adequacy of the existing mechanism against the necessity for reform, utilizing logical argumentation.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is inquisitive and analytical, focusing on logical consistency and the principle of justice. The speaker uses formal and polite language ("Dear presenter!") and presents their views in the form of questions, while simultaneously emphasizing the emotional appeal of solidarity.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and decisive, employing sharp language and labeling the draft bill a "dud" (or "piece of junk"). The arguments are mainly logical, resting on the opposition from key institutions (the Estonian Association of Cities and Municipalities) and the absence of a proper impact assessment. Furthermore, an emotional appeal is utilized, highlighting the excessive financial burden placed on parents at a time when rising taxes are already stretching people's budgets.
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2024-12-11
Tax Festival

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The tone is critical, factual, and at times confrontational, challenging the minister's continued presence in a government where his own party is being ignored. The text employs both logical arguments (citing the laws of the Baltic states and specific financial figures) and an emphasis on social justice, pointing out the painful impact of tax hikes on poorer segments of the population. Strong accusations are leveled, for instance, by referencing the lobbying efforts of alcohol producers and sellers.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical and critical, conveying low optimism about the coalition's willingness to cooperate. The speaker employs a logical appeal, contrasting parliamentary work with a typical workplace environment to highlight the existing disparity. The tone is direct and inquiry-focused, with arguments grounded in previous negative experiences.
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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 formal, critical, and question-oriented, utilizing the format of an interpellation to hold the Foreign Minister accountable. Logical arguments are employed, emphasizing the deviation from Estonia's established pattern of behavior and the failure to consult with allies, while highlighting that Russia and Iran, among others, voted in favor of the resolution. The tone is one of concern, particularly regarding the straining of Estonia-Israel relations and the condemnation of Hamas's activities.
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2024-12-09
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is direct and confrontational, presenting the minister with a sharp question regarding the government’s inaction on building confidence. Emotional appeals (frightening people/scaremongering) are used, combined with logical criticism aimed at economic measures (tax hikes, reduction of subsidies). The tone is skeptical and demanding, expressing a desire for faster progress in the committee’s work.
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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 tone is critical and argumentative, focusing on logical appeals concerning insufficient impact analysis and practical consequences. It emphasizes the negative impact of the government's actions on local authorities and parents, utilizing formal parliamentary language. It employs sharp phrases, such as: "the state, however, for its part, is handing out duties and tasks rather than money."
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, confrontational, and employs strong sarcasm, particularly regarding the government's practice of inventing "beautiful names" for new types of taxes. Both logical arguments (references to Ligi’s quotes) and emotional appeals are utilized, highlighting the burden placed on taxpayers and socially vulnerable groups (pensioners, large families). The speech is formal yet passionate, including direct appeals to "Dear people of Estonia."
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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 style is direct, interrogative, and logical, utilizing contrast (alcohol vs. fuel) to underscore the main point. The tone is formal and centers on procedural accuracy, demanding a specific answer from the presenter ("Yes or no?").
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2024-12-04
Suffrage

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and critical, utilizing the opponent's own strong previous quotes ("brutally," "a threat to Estonian security") to highlight the dissonance. The speaker employs both logical and procedural appeals, demanding resolve and a public commitment from the Minister of the Interior—specifically, a promise made with a hand over the heart—to vote against a specific draft bill.
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2024-12-04
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is accusatory and confrontational, focusing on issues of accountability and honesty. Logical argumentation is employed, presenting three possible scenarios (a change in the Venice Commission's stance, deliberate manipulation, or outright lying) and demanding that one of these be chosen as a response. The tone is critical and suggests the Center Party's naivety in trusting the Minister of the Interior.
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2024-12-02
Hearing regarding the planned excise tax change (no 651)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is anxious and inquisitive, utilizing rhetorical questions to highlight the cumulative negative impact of tax increases on people's ability to cope. The tone is emotional, focusing on the difficulties people face in life and the absence of optimism.
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2024-12-02
Inquiry regarding the impact of tax changes on the state budget (no. 648)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, employing rhetorical questions to emphasize the seriousness of the issue and demand accountability. The speaker relies on personal anecdotes and past experiences to illustrate the potential habitual callousness of officials when applying classification markings.
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2024-11-21
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other laws accordingly (establishing compulsory schooling) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is analytical and critical, focusing on logical arguments and procedural deficiencies, such as the absence of an impact assessment. The tone is formal and concerned, warning of possible negative social consequences (unmotivated youth) and financial uncertainties. The argument appeals to facts and official documents (the explanatory memorandum, the position of ELVL).
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, critical, and at times emotional, underscoring the bill's potential damage to society and the state. The speaker makes extensive use of citation and logical argumentation, pitting the emotions of politicians against the sober analysis provided by apolitical experts. Strong imagery is employed, such as the "schizophrenic situation" and a reference to the "Stalinist principle," to highlight the sheer unreasonableness of the circumstances.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and challenging. Logical appeals are employed, correcting the presenter's factual errors regarding the acquisition of Estonian citizenship and the practices of European countries. The style is formal and focuses on calling into question the opposing side's rationality and competence, referencing authoritative opinions.
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2024-11-20
The churning of pensioners.

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

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and coercive, employing the emotionally charged word "väntsutamine" (rough handling) while highlighting the hardships faced by the elderly. The arguments are backed up by a journalistic reference (Argo Ideon, Maaleht), and the prime minister is authoritatively quoted to put pressure on the minister to act. Direct questions are utilized, which challenge the minister's priorities and their respect for the prime minister's opinion.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Situation of Stray Animals in Estonia (No. 659)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The style is one of concern and urgency, highlighting the severity and upward trend of the problem, which necessitates immediate intervention. It employs both statistical data (a logical appeal) and references to human suffering and fear (an emotional appeal). The address is formal (given the context of an inquiry/interpellation) and focuses on demanding political solutions and structural changes.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding free dental care for children (no. 662)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, directed straight to the minister within the framework of an interpellation. The tone is factual and logical, relying on the assumption that age is the primary factor in the onset of health problems. Emotional appeals are not used; the focus is strictly on the political query.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on fact-checking and highlighting inconsistencies. The speaker employs a logical appeal, relying on documented evidence (an explanatory memorandum) to challenge the presenter's claims.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health service) (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The language used is formal and direct, respectfully addressing the presenter ("Esteemed Presenter"). The rhetoric is purely logical and inquisitive, focusing on obtaining specific information regarding changes in funding (whether they will receive more, less, or the same amount).
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, accusing the government of driving Estonia into a "deep impasse" and breaking its promises. Both logical arguments (a list of tax increases) and emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing the situation of struggling families and public sector employees awaiting pay raises. The tone is formal, yet it employs strong condemnatory expressions, such as labeling the teachers' career model a "big bluff."
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2024-11-13
Freedom of belief

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is anxious and interrogative, focusing on a logical appeal (logos) while highlighting the contradiction between the church's innocence and the continuous pressure being applied. Formal language and direct questions are employed to expose the true objective behind the Minister of the Interior's actions and to question whether this activity is officially sanctioned by the government. Emotional impact (pathos) is achieved by referencing the concern and fear among voters regarding the potential closure of churches.
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2024-11-13
Prime Minister's promise to end the tax festival

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, employing direct questions addressed to the minister and the presiding officer. The speaker emotionally stresses the "painful" impact of the tax increases, yet argues logically, focusing on the "conflict" between the government's promises and the actual monetary policy.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is at times combative and critical of the coalition, but it remains logical and well-reasoned concerning the actual proposal. It employs both logical appeals (such as comparisons to Europe and economic compensation) and emotional contrast (pitting a positive draft bill against the backdrop of negative tax increases). The speaker utilizes rhetorical questions to highlight the lack of logic in the coalition's arguments.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, posing a question to the Prime Minister after hearing the report. Logical argumentation is utilized, based on comparative data (Estonia’s economic decline versus the growth seen in the rest of Europe). The tone is concerned and demands an answer regarding the government’s inaction or failure.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is constructive, formal, and respectful, employing logical and procedural arguments (such as stakeholder engagement and committee consensus). The tone is conciliatory and positive, using the draft bill as a model for how the government should approach lawmaking. Emotional appeals are avoided; the focus remains on facts and the quality of the procedure.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational, interrogative, and accusatory, focusing on the opposing side's ideological inconsistency and abandonment of principles. Rhetorical questions are employed, and reference is made to media criticism (the Social Democrats' "going back on their word") to emphasize the opponent's untrustworthiness and lack of ethics.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful ("Dear Minister"), yet expresses concern regarding the absence of a strategy. It employs a logical appeal, referencing a previous successful strategy and contrasting it sharply with the current situation. The communication is direct, focusing on demanding specific plans.
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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 direct, critical, and confrontational, including both substantive questions and personal jabs concerning the minister's behavior and arrogant demeanor. The speaker employs a logical appeal, citing the Chancellor of Justice, but also adds emotional elements, referencing the fear of the minister's accusations regarding "making faces."
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and question-focused, emphasizing the accuracy and verification of facts. The speaker employs a logical appeal (logos), demanding specific evidence and explanations from the minister concerning both the narratives and the security threats, while maintaining a formal and professional tone throughout.
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2024-10-23
Government's attitude towards pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is combative, accusatory, and emotionally charged, employing strong terminology such as "persecute," "harass," and "rough handling." Logical arguments (facts regarding taxation and specific dates) are balanced by emotional appeals, highlighting the stress and discomfort experienced by the elderly. The speaker utilizes the opinion of a journalist (Argo Ideon in Maaleht) to bolster their position and poses direct questions to the government regarding their cynicism.
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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 rhetorical style is questioning and critical, focusing on casting doubt on the government's motives and evading the core issue. Strong rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the potential special relationship between the government and the banks. The tone is argumentative and demands clarification from the government.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and critical, presenting the question directly and logically, while politely addressing the minister ("esteemed minister"). Specific data is utilized, and reference is made to future forecasts (the increasing tax burden due to indexing) to underscore the gravity of the issue.
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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 rhetorical style is combative and critical, employing strong rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the budget's goals and impact ("Whose life in Estonia will actually improve thanks to this budget?"). The tone is accusatory, highlighting both the substantive detriment of the budget and its procedural deficiencies ("deficient," "raw"). The appeals made are primarily logical and principled, emphasizing the responsible use of taxpayer money.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal (addressing the respected minister), but simultaneously sharply skeptical and accusatory, particularly regarding the government's credibility. Logical appeals are employed, referencing the government's past actions and broken promises ("Taxes will not rise") to justify the speaker's distrust. The speaker uses a series of rhetorical questions to demand clarity regarding the actual source of the budget deficits.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and substantive, concentrating on the presentation of the bill's content and its underlying justifications. Logical arguments and international comparisons are employed, with the question being posed to the minister in a constructive and analytical tone.
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2024-10-16
Phony phone calls. Statistics, measures to prevent this activity.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The tone is critical and urgent, emphasizing the sheer audacity of the fraudsters and the absolute inadequacy of current awareness efforts. The rhetoric is logical and calls for concrete political solutions, balancing the emotional description (audacious fraudsters) with political demands.
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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 sharply critical, provocative, and emotional, especially regarding families and the demographic situation. Strong words such as "cynical" and "we mock" are used, and the demographic situation is referred to as being "on the verge of catastrophe." The appeals mix logical argumentation (the increase in long-term costs) with strong emotional and moral judgments.
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2024-10-09
Estonian foreign policy course

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and demanding, focusing on direct accusations (the claim that the minister lied) and demanding accountability. Appeals to logic are employed, highlighting factual inconsistencies (Estonia's vote versus the EU majority), along with rhetorical questions designed to force the minister to choose between a member of his government and experts who are his party colleagues.
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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 style is critical and pressing, emphasizing the injustice of Estonian people paying exorbitant prices for extremely slow internet speeds. The rhetoric relies heavily on logical arguments and statistical comparisons, while simultaneously employing emotional reminders of Estonia’s former role as an IT leader ("the Baltic Tiger"). Sharp language is used to characterize the excuses offered by the authorities ("a very pathetic excuse").
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, employing irony to highlight the contradiction between the coalition's actions and words. The focus is on the logical appeal, emphasizing the coalition's consistent pattern of voting against opposition proposals. The tone is formal yet sharp.
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2024-09-25
Salaries of Cultural Workers

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is sharp, confrontational, and ironic, employing strong accusations directed at the government (e.g., calling it "hostile"). Rhetorical questions and a historical paraphrase ("read my lips: salaries will not rise") are used to highlight the discrepancy between the government's promises and actual results. The speaker relies on both data and references to a recent public demonstration (theatre workers in front of Stenbock House) to underscore the urgency of the issue.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is persuasive and interrogative, employing direct questions to critique the opposing side and highlight the negative consequences of a decision (e.g., "What signal do you think this sends...?"). It utilizes both logical arguments (such as comparing population figures) and strategic appeals (like the signal being sent to allies).
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, expressing confusion and a lack of answers ("I haven't honestly been able to find that answer"). Formal and analytical language is employed, emphasizing procedural arguments and diplomatic conventions, while describing the event as a "faux pas."
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2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (404 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is anxious and urgent, combining logical arguments (inflation, municipal budget constraints) with emotional appeals (children's health, the decline in families' quality of life). The speaker employs comparisons (Tallinn vs. Tartu) and clarifies the underlying context of the issue, while simultaneously criticizing the political culture of the coalition. The tone is formal, yet it contains strong political antagonism.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is critical and pressing, highlighting the severity or catastrophic nature of the demographic situation. The presentation utilizes both logical arguments (inflation, budget calculations) and emotional appeals (a sense of security, state support, "a painful blow"). The government's actions are frequently described using negative terminology ("anti-family," "killing motivation"), all while maintaining a formal and well-argued presentation style.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, beginning with the salutation "Honorable Chancellor of Justice." The tone is concerned and skeptical, posing a series of questions that focus on the logical argumentation concerning the relationship between resources and the quality of work. Emotional appeals are not used; the emphasis is on procedural correctness and compliance.
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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 style is initially polite and complimentary regarding the minister's lengthy presentation, even using the phrase "Hats off." Subsequently, the tone quickly shifts to one of concern and criticism, relying on logical argumentation that connects recent news (the overdose wave) with political decisions (the failure to implement a pay raise).
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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 formal, direct, and questioning, starting with a respectful address to the minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation to highlight the deficiencies in practical knowledge (how to act) within the state's communication. The tone is constructively critical, seeking solutions for raising awareness.
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2024-09-11
Salaries in the Ministry of the Interior Sector

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

The rhetorical style is direct, inquisitive, and demanding, focusing on the minister's accountability and previous commitments. Rhetorical questions and figurative language are employed—for example, "prices are springing up everywhere like mushrooms after the rain"—to emphasize the urgency of the situation and the impact of inflation. The tone is critical and expresses disappointment over the government's inaction.
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2024-09-10
First Reading of the Draft Act (412 SE) on Amendments to the Riigikogu Election Act (Obtaining a Compensatory Mandate Based on the Number of Votes Cast for the Candidate)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is polite and formal, addressing the colleague directly ("Esteemed Colleague!"). A logical appeal is utilized, emphasizing the importance of the requested information for understanding the content of the draft bill. The tone is neutral and information-gathering.
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2024-09-10
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates (402 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is persuasive and positive, highlighting the draft law's utility and apolitical character. A balanced line of argumentation is employed, combining logical reasoning (international harmonization, labor productivity) with social values (family and leisure time). The speaker adopts a confidently defensive stance, refuting potential objections raised by various ministries and the Entrepreneurs' Association.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, emphasizing the urgency of the situation, particularly concerning the threat of a teachers' strike. Logical arguments are employed, listing specific failures and referencing past events (the vote of no confidence, the January strike). The Minister is accused of covering up the facts, which further sharpens the tone.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, focusing on highlighting the contradictions in political decisions and ideological consistency. Logical appeals are used, listing specific tax rates and cuts to social benefits to emphasize the negative impact of the government's actions.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is critical and analytical, employing logical appeals grounded in justice and the state's commitment to fulfilling its promises. The speaker uses the ironic metaphor "Robin Hood bill" to critique the policy, conveying sadness and disappointment regarding the government's actions. The tone is formal and concentrates on explaining the political ramifications (the removal of investment opportunities).
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and forceful, employing strong expressions such as "junk bill" and "outrage." The appeals are a blend of logical (legal analysis) and emotional (focusing on the plight of people with disabilities and rural areas) approaches. It addresses the Estonian people directly and criticizes the government's working style for stifling democratic debate.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is directly interrogative and critical, employing formal language and focusing on demanding accountability. It utilizes logical appeals, pointing out contradictions between the government's promises (cuts) and its actual activities (hiring), citing data published in the press. The tone is sharp and insistent.
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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 sharp, critical, and incisive, especially when describing the economic situation and the coalition's activities. The speaker employs logical arguments (economic recession, inflation, deadlines for the law's entry into force), combining them with an emotional appeal ("Let's toss the car tax in the bin!"). He addresses the session chair, his colleagues, and viewers watching via the internet directly.
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2024-06-12
New requirements for teacher qualification

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, employing sarcasm aimed at the government ("under the government's excellent leadership"). The speaker relies on logical juxtapositions, highlighting inconsistency (qualified vs. unqualified teachers), and poses sharp rhetorical questions concerning the policy's soundness. The tone is formal, yet distinctly oppositional.
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2024-06-12
The Actions of the Government and the Prime Minister

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and sharp, employing political metaphors (e.g., "with one foot in Europe") to call the Prime Minister's commitment into question. Although the speech is formal (in the Riigikogu context), it includes personalized reproaches and strong confrontation. The tone is rather logical, focusing on the consequences of symptomatic behavior.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is cautious and questioning, focusing on the potential negative consequences of the proposed action. Formal language is employed ("Esteemed Presenter") and rhetorical questions are posed to underscore the risk of escalating tension in diplomatic relations. The appeal is logical and pragmatic, rather than emotional.
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2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, utilizing sharp rhetorical questions to expose the motives behind the government's actions. The tone is formal ("Respected Minister"), but it contains accusations of disrespect toward the Riigikogu and hints at political manipulation.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and Related Acts (Increase of the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the respected presenter. A logical appeal is employed, presenting a binary choice (fundraising vs. another objective) to compel an explanation of the bill's true motivation. The tone is critical, but not hostile.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, calling into question the coalition's stated justifications regarding cost-effectiveness. The speaker employs emotional appeals and demands honesty from the government ("be brave, have backbone"), supporting their arguments with concrete numerical examples. The tone is formal, but the substance is confrontational.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The tone is predominantly critical, accusatory, and concerned, highlighting the coalition's "steamroller politics" and accusations of lying to the public. Both logical arguments (economic recession, inflation, tax increases) and emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing the suffering of vulnerable groups. The style is formal, but includes sharp political attacks and appeals directed at the coalition partners.
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2024-06-05
Estonian-Georgian relations

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, focusing on logical arguments and the assessment of diplomatic appropriateness. Direct rhetorical questions are employed ("was your conduct... appropriate?") alongside the citation of authorities (former Foreign Minister Marina Kaljurand) to underscore the unsuitability of the minister's behavior. The tone is formal, yet accusatory.
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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 style is direct, formal, and challenging, utilizing rhetorical questions to demand a public justification from the minister for the expenditures. The tone is skeptical and demands accountability, referencing the suspicions raised by the media. The speaker asks the minister to "illuminate" the public, which underscores the minister's obligation to provide explanations.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, especially concerning the government's actions and transparency ("these things don't add up"). Both logical arguments are employed (the inefficiency of the funding scheme, the risk of funds going unused) as well as emotional quotes (the shock expressed by sports managers). The speaker uses a laptop for citing sources, suggesting a presentation that is prepared yet personalized, and requests an extension of the speaking time.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is constructive, analytical, and collegial. It uses direct questions to gain clarification and addresses the colleague appreciatively and with humor ("Dear colleague Tanel! (Laughing.)"). It focuses on logical discussion and the planning of next steps, while maintaining a formal yet open tone.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for the Implementation of the Digital Services Tax in Estonia" (408 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is critical, confrontational, and procedurally demanding, especially toward the coalition and the rapporteur. The speaker employs accusatory rhetoric, asking why the coalition "fears" or "dreads" their proposals, and criticizes the rapporteur's "patronizing tone." The style is formal and focuses on political accountability and adherence to parliamentary rules of procedure.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is dual: in political discussions, it is moderately analytical and inquisitive, but it becomes sharp and procedural when criticizing a colleague. He/She levels direct accusations of wasting time and adopting a patronizing tone, demanding the session chair's intervention to ensure order.
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2024-05-29
Third Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and insistent, employing emotional judgments (e.g., the sum is "ridiculous," "hopeless"). The speaker focuses on logical arguments concerning the government's inaction and broken promises, while warning of a possible strike in the autumn. He addresses the listeners and viewers directly, emphasizing the lost hope of the teachers.
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2024-05-29
Interior Ministry Cuts

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is analytical, direct, and interrogative, focusing on the contradictions between political promises and the actual budgetary situation. Logical argumentation is employed, directly linking tax policy (the "tax hump") to social objectives (salary increases for police officers and teachers). The tone is formal (e.g., "Dear Minister") and demanding.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and appeals directly to logic, challenging the consistency and rationale behind the government's actions. Emotionally charged language is employed ("fleecing pensioners," "obsession"), and internal critics of the opposition (Andrus Ansip) are cited to bolster the arguments. The overall tone is one of concern and urgency, emphasizing the backdrop of the economic recession.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, challenging the Minister of Social Affairs regarding the controversial budget decision. It utilizes both logical arguments (budget savings) and a strong emotional framework (the unemployed losing their replacement income and putting the minister in a difficult position). The tone is formal, but the content is sharp.
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2024-05-15
Execution of the 2023 State Budget

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal and directly interrogative, aimed specifically at the prime minister. The tone is alarming and critical, emphasizing the government's deficit in credibility regarding the fulfillment of its promises. The speaker employs logical appeals, juxtaposing earlier commitments with worrying plans reported in the media.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions to draw attention to the practical shortcomings of the draft bill. The address is logic-based and focuses on the complexity of policy implementation, particularly within a metropolitan context. The tone is respectful yet demanding, seeking explanations and government-provided solutions from the minister.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and logical, focusing on procedural and substantive errors. Authoritative sources (such as the Chancellor of Justice, the President) and relevant data are utilized to support arguments, while strictly avoiding excessive emotionality. The tone is formal and analytical, emphasizing that the collective approach is "somewhat incorrect."
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2024-05-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Third Party Liability Insurance Act and Consequential Amendments to Other Acts (400 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, addressing the esteemed rapporteur. The speaker employs logical arguments, focusing on policy gaps and risks, while avoiding emotional appeals and seeking fact-based clarification regarding the commission's deliberations.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, employing questions aimed at the speaker to cast doubt on the government's actions. Emotionally charged phrases, such as the "bailout" of banks, are utilized, highlighting the government's procedural failures and lack of transparency.
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2024-05-08
The Economic Situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is formal, yet the tone is urgent and critical, emphasizing the regrettable nature and seriousness of the situation. The appeal is primarily logical, relying on international data and comparisons to underscore Estonia's exceptionally poor position. Rhetorical questions and historical quotes are employed to challenge the government and demand a clear response.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and emotional, employing strong language such as "ridicule and bullying" and referring to the pay increase as a "pittance." Logical arguments (salary data and percentages) are balanced by emotional appeals (the lack of appreciation for teachers and the loss of trust). The speaker is direct and accusatory, stressing that the government promised "sugar mountains" but is only delivering 17 euros.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is critical, analytical, and formal, avoiding pathos and focusing instead on logical and procedural arguments. Rhetorical questions and strong comparisons (such as the example of Town Hall Square) are employed to highlight the illogical nature of the proposal and the presence of political pressure.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, highlighting the ministry's systemic failures and its avoidance of responsibility. Specific examples are employed (a picket, months of waiting) to balance emotional and logical appeals, thereby underscoring the gravity of the situation. The Minister is accused of downplaying the situation and adopting an unconstructive approach to these problems.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and repetitive, focusing on highlighting procedural inconsistencies and the unreasonableness of the timing. Both logical arguments (e.g., "why not next week?") and value-based appeals (such as treating Maundy Thursday as a holy day) are utilized. The tone is critical and accusatory, suggesting that the procedure was deliberately scheduled for a holy day or that it is part of a political campaign.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and questioning, aimed specifically at the minister. The speaker employs logical and evidence-based appeals (referencing the example of Portugal and data from the Food Industry Federation) to compel the government to acknowledge the tax's true fiscal purpose.
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is accusatory and confrontational, focusing on the government's untrustworthiness and broken promises. Direct questions are posed when addressing the minister to emphasize the unfair treatment of pensioners and families and the resulting loss of trust in the state.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and procedural, addressing an esteemed representative of the commission or a minister. The tone is inquisitive and concerned regarding social issues, demanding clarity concerning benefits. In procedural matters, the tone is decisive and concrete, demanding a recess on behalf of the faction.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the minister directly. A logical structure is employed, first acknowledging the opposing side's logical argument ("Do not violate regulations..."), before subsequently presenting one's criticism regarding the timing of the fine increase. The appeal centers on economic logic and the burden placed upon citizens.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation regarding the incompatibility of the motor vehicle tax with European Union law (No. 622)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and demanding, presenting the minister with sharp hypothetical questions regarding legal compliance and budget plans. The tone is predominantly logical and procedural, focusing on the necessity of bringing legislation into alignment and adhering to fiscal logic.
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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 sharply critical and deeply concerned, particularly regarding the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), utilizing strong emotional language, such as the phrase, "it already smells a bit like dictatorship." The speaker effectively balances logical arguments (citing experts, international comparisons) with value-based appeals concerning the significance and potential devaluation of the electoral process. The presentation itself is formal, yet passionate and probing.
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2024-04-17
Frightening the population

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The tone is critical and concerned, emphasizing that fear is a poor ally that hinders rational behavior. Rhetorical questions are employed to present the minister with a choice (supporting the approach of Kallas or Mihkelson/Paet). The appeals merge logical arguments (demographics, outflow of investments) with emotional concern regarding societal panic.
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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 tone is critical and concerned, highlighting the gravity of the situation (difficult times, risk of collapse) and the government's illogical decisions. Logical arguments are employed (the absence of funding systems) alongside emotional appeals, detailing how families are forced to give up extracurricular activities and culture. The style is direct and confrontational, demanding concrete solutions from the government instead of merely stating facts.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the promises made regarding teachers' salary increases (No. 580)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, focusing on demanding accountability and clarifying procedural errors. The tone is neutral, yet demanding, posing logical questions regarding the reasons for the delay and how to prevent recurrence in the future.
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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 questioning and critical, employing sharp rhetorical questions to highlight concerns regarding Rajaleidja's competence and the quality of education. The appeal is primarily logical and fact-based, referencing statements made by the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn and focusing on the practical negative consequences of the policy.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is sharply critical and emotional, accusing the government of shameful conduct and failing to acknowledge its unfulfilled obligations. Strong evaluative terms are used, such as "as mockery," "shameful," and "ridiculous," to highlight the utter inappropriateness of the government’s attitude toward teachers. The appeal targets both logic (a comparison of promises versus reality) and emotion (the teachers’ workload and their perceived value).
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2024-04-03
Pension Taxation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and at times ironic, accusing the government of breaking promises and lying ("just another pre-election lie"). Logical argumentation is employed, based on facts and numerical forecasts, along with historical comparisons (Ansip’s promises) aimed at discrediting the adversary.
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2024-04-03
Disenfranchisement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and question-oriented. The tone is moderately critical of the proposed bill, but respectful toward the minister. The argumentation relies on logical appeals and data (monitoring results, voter turnout statistics), avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-04-03
New taxes

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and interrogative, employing strong metaphors such as residents being "choked" by taxes. The appeals are primarily logical, relying on concrete facts (arguments presented at the commission meeting) and international data. The speaker presents themselves as the defender of more compelling arguments compared to the Minister of Health.
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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 critical, concerned, and accusatory, highlighting the negative consequences of the government’s actions (distrust, ridicule). It employs both emotional appeals (stressing the difficult and burdensome nature of the teaching profession) and concrete examples of broken political promises (e.g., the 8% versus 1.7% salary increase). The overall tone is that of a formal parliamentary debate centered on a systemic issue.
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2024-03-20
Car Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, posing direct questions to the minister and casting doubt on the government's motives, labeling the introduction of the car tax a "reckless scheme." Both emotional appeals (referencing public outrage and demonstrations) and concrete data (the number of signatures and budget deficits) are utilized. The tone is accusatory and demands accountability.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, challenging, and skeptical, employing powerful rhetorical questions ("Where is this money supposed to come from?"). The speaker uses irony and hypothetical dialogue (a description of a cabinet meeting) to underscore the impracticality of the minister's funding request given the current budgetary situation. The appeal is primarily logical and relies on financial data.
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2024-03-13
Local Government Funding Reform

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The speaker's rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and analytical, employing strong judgments ("the most capable are punished," "fundamentally negative"). He/She relies on logical arguments, institutional references (ELVL, special committee), and historical analogies to undermine the regional minister's credibility and the temporary nature of the reform.
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2024-03-13
The Present and Future Challenges Facing the Domestic Food Industry

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is combative, direct, and accusatory, focusing on the violation of procedural rules and the opponent's inability to take responsibility. Ironic and hypothetical examples (such as the prime minister's facial expression) are employed to ridicule the opponent's behavior and illustrate political failure. The tone is critical and demanding.
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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 tone is critical, urgent, and anxious, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and concern for the nation's continued existence. Both logical arguments (statistics) and emotional appeals (sense of security, fearmongering about war) are employed. The style is formal, presenting pointed questions to the government and detailing the specific subsidies that have been cut.
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2024-03-06
Transition to Estonian-language education

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is anxious and urgent, focusing on practical problems and the fears of parents, whom the speaker attempts to reassure. The speaker employs logical arguments, relying on specific instances (the disregard of Rajaleidja’s opinions) and quantitative forecasts (a four-digit teacher shortage) to cast doubt on the minister's optimism.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical and insistent, focusing on the absence of concrete solutions and the impracticality of the reforms. Both logical arguments (such as the need for synchronization between the economy and education) and emotional emphasis (teacher burnout and strikes) are employed. The speaker demands action "today and now," highlighting the acute nature of the situation.
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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 direct and questioning, addressing the prime minister in the form of an official inquiry. The rhetoric relies on logical argumentation, using comparative examples from other countries and appealing to "peasant logic." The tone is persuasive and challenging, refuting claims regarding the ineffectiveness of tax measures.
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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 tone is critical, argumentative, and sharp, accusing the government of irresponsible policy. The speaker employs logical appeals, contrasting unpopular and unfair taxes (the car tax) with a popular and fair measure (the bank tax). It is repeatedly emphasized that the bank tax would be a popular decision both in the Riigikogu (Parliament) and in the country as a whole.
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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 rhetorical style is critical, pressing, and at times confrontational, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the government's responsibility. It employs both logical arguments (data concerning the impact of tax hikes and interest rates) and emotional appeals (taking the last penny from people's pockets). The citation of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's remark ("we whine ourselves poor") serves as a pointed attack against the government's denial of reality.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, featuring a direct accusation regarding the Prime Minister's dishonesty ("yet another lie"). The appeals are primarily logical and procedural, highlighting the inconsistency of the government's claims and the failure to involve key target groups. Although the minister is addressed courteously, the overall tone directed at the government is sharp and demanding.
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2024-02-14
Salaries of police officers and rescue workers

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is critical and questioning, posing direct questions to the government regarding wage policy and its inherent contradictions (the differing claims made by the prime minister and the minister). Emotional appeals are utilized (such as the mocking of educators), and the critical importance of the work performed by police officers and rescuers for the state is highlighted. The speaker draws a logical comparison between the successful result of the teachers' strike and the strike ban imposed on PPA employees.
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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 style is formal and analytical, directly addressing the minister ("Mr. Minister!"). Logical argumentation is employed, introducing an external, potentially dangerous quote (Trump) to underscore the gravity of the situation and the necessity of new defense measures. The tone is concerned and inquisitive.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, yet formal and respectful ("Esteemed colleagues"). The speaker employs logical arguments, focusing on the inaccuracies and mathematical inconsistencies of the draft bill (specifically, the percentage of twins being excluded). The urgency of the social issue (the birth rate) is highlighted, but the opposition is aimed at the technical quality of the draft bill.
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2024-02-07
Public transport

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, questioning, and concerned, combining logical arguments (specific prices and mathematical calculations) with an emotional emphasis on the hardships faced by rural residents. The speaker levels direct accusations regarding the governing party's political motives and uses a critical tone, asking whether the minister "himself believes in the usefulness of this step."
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2024-01-24
Demographic Situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is serious and forceful, emphasizing the critical and alarming nature of the demographic situation. Both logical arguments (statistics) and strong emotional appeals are utilized (referencing the constitution and the preservation of the nation). The speaker directs sharp rhetorical questions at the government to underscore the negative impact of its actions.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and critical, expressing strong skepticism regarding the government's ability to deliver on its promises. The rhetoric is based on logical arguments and compares political objectives (both past and current) with the reality on the ground. The text concludes by posing a direct question about public confidence, underscoring the necessity of accountability.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, concerned, and moderately critical, emphasizing the vital role of rural schools within their communities. It employs both emotional appeals (focusing on the interests of children and parents) and logical argumentation regarding the necessity of regional policy and an individualized approach. The speaker uses a historical comparison (church vs. school) and references current events (such as the selection of the Person of the Year) to support their stance.
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2024-01-17
Transition to Estonian-language education

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is accusatory and combative, focusing on highlighting the failures of the opposing side and proving the Centre Party's position is correct. Logical arguments are employed, grounded in the history of the bill's proceedings, and sharp rhetorical questions are raised concerning accountability. The tone is formal, yet sharp, accusing the coalition of "mindlessly" voting down the proposals.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is concerned and direct, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem with the phrase "a very large number." The speaker uses a logical approach, presenting three specific and practical questions based on the data for finding solutions: recommendations for teachers, the actions of local governments, and finding substitute personnel.
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2024-01-10
Support for Regions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is formal, direct, and highly critical, posing pointed questions to the minister regarding the policy's validity and fairness. The speaker relies on logical arguments and financial data, using concrete examples (the renovation of schools and kindergartens) to illustrate the negative impact of the policy. Quotations are also utilized to bring forward the critical viewpoints of local government leaders.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding Support Specialists (No. 487)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is serious and urgent, emphasizing the acute nature of the problem and the need for swift solutions. Both logical arguments (wage disparities with the private sector, the rigidity of the law) and emotional appeals are utilized, stressing that "these are our children, they are our future." The speaker maintains a formal tone and presents their positions to the ministry in the form of questions and recommendations.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation Regarding the Overall Impact of the Tax Package (No. 443)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and concerned, emphasizing the necessity of careful analysis and warning of the genuine threat posed by declining economic activity. Logical appeals are employed, referencing the concerns voiced by entrepreneurs and various sectors. The style is structured, presenting detailed and specific questions to the government via an official inquiry.
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