By Agendas: Maido Ruusmann

Total Agendas: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and analytical, beginning with praise for the minister's report but quickly transitioning to a critical issue. A logical appeal is employed, relying on statistical comparisons and geopolitical arguments. The tone is concerned and emphasizes the seriousness of the situation ("a truly dire picture").
2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and inquisitive, aimed at verifying the previous speaker's knowledge and highlighting political facts. The tone is formal and relies on logical arguments and the specifics of the coalition agreement, while avoiding emotional appeals.
2025-06-18
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emissions trading system) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is polite and direct, presenting the question for clarification within the formal environment of the parliament. The speaker focuses on a logical, yet simple answer (beneficial or detrimental), avoiding emotional or narrative appeals.
2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The style is formal, optimistic, and supportive, praising the minister's presentation as "promising." Logical arguments are employed (economic and security considerations) alongside metaphors, describing infrastructure as the nation's "lifeblood." The speaker formally addresses the Chairman of the Riigikogu and colleagues, and requests additional time.
2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The address is formal and respectful, directed toward the Prime Minister and including a compliment ("as a very intelligent person"). The style is inquisitive and concerned, highlighting the necessity of swift and concrete solutions for mitigating regional issues.
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 style is formal and respectful (involving thanks and addressing the minister), but simultaneously concerned and urgent, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem ("my concern is serious"). It employs both personal involvement (being sent from Southeast Estonia) and logical argumentation (referencing the security risk and the ineffectiveness of the measures). The address concludes with the raising of specific political questions.
2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is polite and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of a positive message directed to the President of the Bank of Estonia. The tone is formal and focuses on analytical, policy-driven questions, calling for data-based recommendations for the government. A logical appeal is utilized, linking the personal regional background with the political concern.
2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

The language used is formal, polite, and interrogative, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur respectfully. The style is predominantly logical and analytical, utilizing questions both to cast doubt on the motives of the opposing side and to clarify the substance of the law.
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 style is formal and analytical, starting with a fact-based diagnosis of regional inequality. The speaker poses a direct and demanding question to the minister, seeking comprehensive solutions, which suggests reliance on logical rather than emotional persuasion.