By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is critical, forceful, and legally precise, focusing on the presentation of both procedural and substantive arguments. Strong language is employed (e.g., "forcibly linked," "unlawful activity"), with references made to statutes and Supreme Court case law. The speaker also employs irony, contrasting the opponents' digital enthusiasm with a slogan from the Perestroika era, to underscore the paramount importance of election reliability.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and incisive, emphasizing the gravity of the demographic situation ("in a greater demographic crisis than ever before"). Both emotional accusations (irresponsible, a disservice) and logical arguments concerning sustainability and legal certainty are employed. The speaker uses repetition and direct address to the minister to underscore the comprehensively negative signature of the government's policy.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and urgent, emphasizing the waste of time and the neglect of security in a situation where "war is underway." Rhetorical questions are repeatedly employed ("Why are you playing?") and the government's inaction on security matters is contrasted with the forcefulness used to impose taxes.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and frustrated, describing the procedural dispute as a "hopeless undertaking" and an "ugly business." It employs strong accusations of the coalition's unilateralism ("imposed by force") and relies primarily on logical and constitutional arguments, rather than emotional appeals.