By Agendas: Stig Rästa

Total Agendas: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is warm, emotional, and motivating, focusing on humanity and care as values beyond measure. The speaker employs strong, value-driven appeals, contrasting the lack of financial resources with the worth of genuine will and sincere commitment. The tone is generally optimistic, yet it simultaneously stresses the urgency of taking action and the necessity of being wiser, rather than more cynical.
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 courteous, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the speaker. The speaker poses a logical and balanced question that places opposing economic arguments (strength versus risk) in dialogue, while avoiding emotional appeals.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is persuasive and urgent, emphasizing the immediate completion of the bill and the need to avoid legislative silence. The speaker balances logical arguments (technological necessity, legal demarcation) with emotional appeals, referencing their personal sense of security as a parent. The tone is formal, yet personally engaging, stressing trust in the state.
2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and urgent, addressing both the Riigikogu and the wider public. The speech primarily relies on logical arguments and statistical comparisons (specifically with EU and Nordic country standards), structuring the content around problems and solutions. The tone is serious, emphasizing that productivity concerns the future of all Estonian people.
2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate and persuasive, combining personal stories (the experiences of her husband, her daughters) with legal and moral arguments. The speaker uses emotional language to emphasize the severity of discrimination and the necessity for a change in the behavior of Estonian men, using expressions such as "Uncle Heino-like jokes," for example. The tone is rallying and future-oriented.
2025-03-26
The oath of members of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker's style is extremely formal, respectful, and procedural, starting with the greeting ("Tervist!"). The tone is dutiful and serious, focusing on commencing the execution of official duties.