By Agendas: Priit Sibul

Total Agendas: 128

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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, respectful, and analytical, employing polite forms of address ("esteemed chairman," "dear presenter"). The speaker expresses appreciation for the initiative and presents their question clearly in two parts, focusing on logical political details.
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2025-10-15
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The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The style is formal and direct, posing a specific political question to the Prime Minister concerning the government's position. The rhetoric is logical and procedural, drawing on previous debates and the factual assessment of the security situation.
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2025-10-15
Border Infrastructure, the Saatse Boot, and the Protection Zone

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The rhetorical style is demanding, critical, and at times emotionally charged, particularly concerning how state institutions interact with landowners. The strong and unusual term "neo-nationalization" is employed to describe the restrictions imposed by the state. The speaker poses numerous clarifying questions to the Prime Minister, stressing the necessity for swift solutions and expressing hope that they can reach a "quick solution tomorrow."
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2025-10-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is direct, questioning, and slightly confrontational toward the minister, repeatedly using rhetorical questions to challenge the minister’s positions. The tone is critical and emphasizes that the focus of the discussion should be attitudes and understandings regarding the provision of public service, not merely technical feasibility.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Legislation (736 SE) on the Amendment of the State Budget Act and the Act Amending the State Budget Act

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, aimed directly at the minister to elicit technical responses. The tone is critical, yet unemotional, focusing on assessing the soundness of budgetary procedures and financial decisions. It employs a logical appeal, calling into question the long-term prudence of the government's actions.
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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, analytical, and data-driven, structured around posing direct and specific questions to the Minister. The tone is probing and challenging, focusing on logical appeals and highlighting factual inconsistencies. The speaker maintains a professional demeanor while simultaneously demanding accountability and clarification.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 677 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on procedural criticism and the accountability of the rapporteur. The objective is to call into question the speed and soundness of the commission's work, employing a logical argument regarding the timeline and previous commitments.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, focusing on analytical content and seeking clarification from the presenter. The speaker poses repeated and consistent follow-up questions to elicit specific ideas and plans from the presenter. The tone is critical of the government's policy, but is directed at the substance of the policy rather than at individuals.
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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaking style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical appeal and the clarification of facts. The speaker poses a direct question to resolve the contradiction between the police officers' previous statements and new information from a colleague. The tone is neutral and investigative.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, analytical, and centered around questions. The speaker employs questions to verify information and seek clarification, attempting to grasp the broader context of political decisions (S1, S2). The tone is neutral and logical, steering clear of emotional appeals.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and oriented toward questions. The speaker presents a complex political dilemma directly to an authority figure ("Dear President"), focusing on the search for a logical solution and requesting advice from a financial expert.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal, yet critical and concerned, utilizing the emotionally charged term "neonationalization" to underscore the scale of the injustice. The speaker relies on specific case studies when presenting their arguments and poses direct questions to the Chancellor of Justice regarding the assurance of procedural justice.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of the presenter for the work accomplished and their contribution to the field. The subsequent questions are critical-analytical, focusing on policy implementation and the potential negative consequences of the regulations.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act (654 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, employing polite address toward both the chair of the session and the minister ("Honored Chair of the Session," "Dear Minister"). This is purely the posing of a question, aimed at obtaining specific information, and is characterized by logic and neutrality.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, focusing on logical and fact-based questions that demand accountability from the minister. Specific data is utilized, such as decision numbers and salary figures (e.g., 9898 euros), to challenge the minister’s claims. Repetitive questioning emphasizes the highlighting of inconsistencies and the lack of proper oversight.
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2025-09-10
On the government's budget plans regarding stimulating the economy and people's purchasing power.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, repeatedly expressing surprise at the minister's change of position. Direct and rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the policy's soundness and consistency. The address is formal and focuses on logical argumentation, contrasting earlier principles with current practice.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style is sharp, critical, and demanding, focusing on logical and procedural inconsistencies. The speaker employs a rhetorical device, suggesting that the minister's address resembled a presentation by a prime ministerial candidate, which constitutes a personal and political attack. To strengthen their arguments, they rely in their questioning on information sourced from the media (Äripäev) and previous committee hearings.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is consistent, demanding, and often confrontational, especially when submitting procedural questions to the Riigikogu Board. It utilizes logical arguments and references to earlier statements (e.g., Pevkur) or legal authorities (the Chancellor of Justice) to highlight the government's contradictions and inconsistencies. Sarcasm is also employed, referencing the prime minister's desire to "wake up on a clean slate in the morning," and appealing for the support of colleagues when carrying out interpellations.
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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 sharp, sarcastic, and question-driven, often employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the opponents' motives and consistency. The speaker uses personalized attacks and labeling ("both red") and ironically refers to the opponents' actions as "great heroic deeds." The tone is emotional and accusatory rather than logical or data-driven.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker’s style is measured and analytical, focusing on the logical evaluation of the bill’s merits and shortcomings. He adopts a cautious tone, warning about the dangers of shifting boundaries ("we don't know when, where, or who will be able to draw the line"). To emphasize the ambiguities, rhetorical questions are posed regarding the clarity of a simple written declaration of intent.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and skeptical, repeatedly expressing confusion and a lack of understanding regarding the minister’s explanations ("I genuinely don't understand," "this is becoming increasingly complicated"). Logical appeals are employed, highlighting policy contradictions (goals versus methods), and direct questions are posed regarding the practical feasibility of the bill. The tone is formal, but includes an indirect political dig at the minister’s motives.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, interrogative, and confrontational, utilizing emotionally charged language (e.g., "green corridor" for dangerous criminals). The speaker poses questions that challenge the political understanding of the minister and the coalition partners concerning the role of the prison.
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, as well as amending the Act on Support for Working Capacity (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is considered and analytical, starting with a personal and emotional topic (the difficulty of discussing death) before moving on to detailed legal criticism. They use direct language to highlight the draft bill's contradictions, such as why the legislation includes provisions for which medical professionals bear no responsibility. The tone is cautious yet persuasive, emphasizing the need to avoid undue expectations (e.g., regarding assisted suicide).
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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 style is formal, analytical, and critical, focusing on highlighting the logical and procedural shortcomings of the bill (ambiguity, unpredictability). A cautionary tone is employed, suggesting that the bill could potentially discredit the state and state power. A philosophical appeal is included, stressing that faith and religious life are matters of the heart rather than the mind, and that it is impossible to compel the heart through legislation.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The address is extremely brief, formal, and polite (using "Thank you!"). The style is functional and focuses on the swift progression of the procedure; emotional or logical arguments are absent.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and detail-oriented, emphasizing the precision and seriousness of the legislation. The appeals are primarily logical and legal, focusing on the protection of citizens' property and the prevention of potential issues. The tone is one of concern, urging colleagues to take the submission of further amendments seriously.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, utilizing standard expressions of courtesy when addressing the Minister. The tone is direct and questioning, focusing on logical and numerical arguments in order to receive a clear financial answer regarding the cost of the waste reform.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and question-oriented, addressing the minister directly. The speaker employs logical arguments, calling into question the timing of the expenditures and demanding a detailed explanation regarding the budget amendments. The tone is moderately critical and primarily seeks clarity on complex budget items.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is direct and at times highly confrontational, employing vulgar and condemnatory language when criticizing political bills ("in some shithole"). The questions themselves are logical and data-driven, but the criticism is emotionally charged and extremely dismissive.
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2025-05-21
Incident with a naval vessel and a tanker at sea.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The style is formal and procedural, focusing on specific questions regarding the timetable for enacting regulations. Both logical argumentation and a reference to a previous personal agreement (thumbs up) are used to emphasize a shared understanding of the nature of the problem. The tone is critical and demanding concerning the ministry's inaction, but maintains a polite form of address.
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2025-05-21
Taxes

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is critical and provocative, using strong terminology such as "neonationalization" to characterize the policy's content. The speaker relies on an emotional example involving a specific family, combining this with detailed economic arguments regarding unfair compensation. The question is framed directly and accusatorily, calling the government's intentions into question.
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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 interrogative, beginning with a polite address but quickly moving to calling the minister's actions into question. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing the confusion caused by the policy (the change in the exam period) and inquiring about the specific goal of this experiment.
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2025-05-15
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances supporting the plan to build offshore wind farms" (586 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is direct and interrogative, aiming to clarify the status of the political decision. Both a formal address ("Honorable Chairman of the Riigikogu") and a colloquial expression ("Mario under the kalev") are used to describe the lack of clarity. The tone is skeptical and demanding of information.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative and cautionary, employing strong emotional appeals (the minister's speech gives one "goosebumps") and historical comparisons (the year 1944). The speaker relies on a specific case study that highlights injustice, where the state behaves secretly and dishonestly. The speeches conclude with direct, probing questions addressed to the minister, intended to confirm the negative impact of the draft legislation.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply confrontational and accusatory, employing irony (referring to the minister as a "savior") and drawing strong historical parallels (the 1944 nationalization). The speaker makes extensive use of rhetorical questions to underscore the bill's irrationality and unfairness, and describes the minister's attitude as "carefree and flippant."
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding the Võru shooting range (no 737)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetoric is formal, investigative, and critical, utilizing extensive quotes (Anti Allas, Jürgen Ligi) to highlight political contradictions and establish context. The tone is logical and detailed, focusing on procedural and substantive issues, but it also includes an emotional appeal in support of local activists (Ilmar Tagel). In conclusion, hope is expressed for further progress.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical and probing, employing direct questions when addressing the ministry and demanding explanations. The tone is formal, yet it includes a sharp reference to political promises ("just as was promised under the leadership of the Social Democrats"), pointing to a lack of accountability. The focus centers on logical argumentation regarding the issue of unreasonable burden.
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2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is extremely formal, neutral, and directive, focusing solely on managing the proceedings. The remarks consist of short, repetitive calls to vote, which indicates the role of a presiding officer or procedural manager.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style of the speech is formal and respectful ("Honorable Speaker of the Riigikogu! Dear Minister!"), utilizing an analytical and questioning approach. The emphasis is placed on logical and procedural reasoning, referencing publicly expressed critical opinions without using emotional appeals.
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2025-04-23
Drone capability development

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is analytical and interrogative, utilizing specific facts, dates, and media quotes to back up the logical argumentation. The criticism targets the inefficiency of previous actions, employing ironic and slightly aggressive language (e.g., the reference to Pevkur's "hocus pocus"). The overall tone is demanding and stresses the importance of taking responsibility.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and polite, addressing the minister with respect ("Dear Minister"). The speaker presents logical and procedural questions, balancing historical context (previous decisions of parliament) with the need to obtain specific data regarding the current status of the projects.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is critical and questioning, incorporating sarcasm directed at the coalition (for example, regarding the lack of substance in the coalition agreement). The style is formal yet sharp, balancing logical arguments (economic consequences, creative interpretation of the law) with frustration over political dogmatism. Rhetorical questions are employed to draw attention to the shortcomings of political decisions.
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, emphasizing uncertainty and the danger inherent in utopian projects. The speaker employs a logical appeal, demanding a comprehensive vision and clear understanding from the government, contrasting this approach with the unrealistic plans presented thus far.
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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 questioning and analytical, aimed at the Chancellor of Justice to elicit explanations. The argumentation is supported by specific, real-life examples drawn from personal acquaintances, which balances the logical critique with an emotional appeal to practical common sense.
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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 analytical, formal, and critical, balancing legal argumentation with a philosophical introduction asserting that church matters are issues of the heart rather than the mind. Numerous rhetorical questions are employed concerning the expected substantive outcome and the long-term stability of the draft legislation. The address concludes with a personal announcement of non-participation in the vote, on the grounds that the subject matter falls outside the parliament's jurisdiction.
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2025-03-26
Additional inflow of qualified labor

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and sharply interrogative, focusing on dissecting the vague phrasing of the coalition agreement. The speaker demands specific figures and mechanisms ("How many employees are we actually talking about?"), employing logical argumentation and citing both ministers and economic experts. The tone is skeptical and demanding, underscoring the necessity of transparency.
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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, presenting the speaker with direct questions concerning two topics. The tone is matter-of-fact and focuses on gathering facts, relying on external information such as intelligence agency assessments and national broadcasting news, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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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 style is formal, beginning with wishing the new Prime Minister strength, but it quickly shifts to being direct and demanding. The speaker poses logical, policy-based questions that focus on the lack of clarity and implementation in both the workforce and defense sectors.
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2025-03-10
Inquiry Regarding the Procurement of Ammunition (no. 714)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone of the address is critical and urgent, emphasizing the immediate necessity of national defense topics and the government's inaction. Powerful imagery is employed, such as waiting for the NATO summit "as a message from the Messiah," and direct accusations are leveled regarding misleading the public. The rhetoric is balanced, drawing on both political facts (a previous draft bill, ministerial quotes) and emotional concern over public understanding and the will to defend.
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2025-03-10
Inquiry regarding the effects of value-added tax (VAT) increases on the Ministry of Defence's budget (no. 709)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and question-focused, typical when submitting an inquiry and demanding specific details. The tone is predominantly critical and demanding concerning concrete data, stressing logical argumentation regarding the budgetary consequences. The second speech also contains a brief, humorous political aside concerning the prime minister ("Laughter").
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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 formal, direct, and persistent, focusing on logical arguments and the demand for concrete data. The tone is skeptical and critical regarding the transparency of government actions, repeatedly requesting the list of consulted companies and the financial impact of the indexing. Emotional appeals are not used; the emphasis is placed on facts and procedures.
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2025-02-26
Energetics

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and demanding, employing strong language (e.g., "lied," "pulling the handbrake") and posing direct questions. Emphasis is placed on logical failure and the absence of proper calculations, accusing the government of being stuck in "number magic." The tone is formal, but the objective is to discredit the government's actions.
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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 speaker's style is inquisitive and skeptical, repeatedly posing rhetorical questions to demand that the coalition clarify the analysis and rationale underpinning the policy. Ironic contrast is employed, referencing crimes committed in churches, to criticize the logic and priorities of the opposing side's stance. The tone is formal, yet sharp and demanding in substance.
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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 critical and challenging, often employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the logic and justification of government decisions ("how sensible this is"). The tone is formal yet direct, focusing on political and technical details rather than emotional arguments.
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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 formal and analytical, posing direct and demanding questions aimed at obtaining specific evidence. The tone is concerned, emphasizing the importance of actions (deeds) over mere words, while employing logical argumentation and referencing previous warnings.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and question-driven, focusing on determining the political ramifications and technical specifics. The tone is moderately challenging, particularly concerning the coalition's quota debate, yet simultaneously humble when technical qualifications are requested for clarification ("I am nowhere near as familiar with this draft bill as you are").
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2025-01-21
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The address is formal, brief, and straightforward, focusing exclusively on the procedural request (a ten-minute recess). Emotional or logical arguments are absent; the style is purely administrative.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, insistent, and at times confrontational, highlighting the high level of threat and the sluggishness of government decision-making. Sharp contrasts are employed (ammunition versus wind farms) alongside rhetorical questions to underscore the skewed priorities of the coalition. The speech includes both historical references (SIPRI data, previous defense spending cuts) and an emotional appeal for action, rather than mere rhetoric.
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2025-01-15
KredEx loan to Nordica in spring 2024.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and directly confrontational, utilizing specific facts and dates to expose the Prime Minister's contradictions. Both official references (protocols, special committee) and ironic, even entertaining, comparisons are employed—such as the quote, "you are almost fooling around here like in a Kreisiraadio sketch"—to underscore the gravity of the situation. The questions are focused on identifying responsibility and the ultimate decision-maker.
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and polite, beginning with a thank you to the presenter ("Esteemed Chairman! Good presenter!"). The speaker employs a logical appeal, posing troubling questions about the objectives and financial implications of the planned changes. The tone is insistent, demanding an answer to the question of the reform's true purpose.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, inquisitive, and conveys slight frustration regarding the suboptimality and inconsistency of the coalition's decisions ("I just don't get it"). Numerous rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the presenter's rationale and stress the necessity of long-term planning. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural.
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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 interrogative and analytical, focusing primarily on methodological issues concerning the measurement of a parliament member's work and questions of accountability. It employs rhetorical questions to underscore the lack of accountability in regional decision-making and the significance of the parliament's reputation. The tone is formal and respectful towards the speaker, yet substantively critical regarding the prevailing irresponsibility.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and focused on accuracy, repeatedly employing questions to correctly understand and confirm the answers provided by ministry officials. The presentation style is calm and analytical, concentrating on facts and the specific provisions of the law. Emotional appeals are not used, even though the subject matter is extremely serious.
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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 rhetorical style is questioning, critical, and concerned, posing direct and pointed questions about funding to the presenter. Logical appeals are employed, and examples (such as the closure of a vocational school) are provided to highlight policy contradictions. The tone is formal and focuses on procedural uncertainty.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, utilizing direct questions to test the presenter's convictions and the legal foundation of their claims. The focus is placed on logical and legal arguments, demanding specific statutory justification. The tone is formal and procedure-oriented, devoid of emotional appeals.
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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 critical, interrogative, and demanding, expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of answers ("no reasonable answer was received"). Formal language is employed, and the focus is on logical argumentation and procedural control, highlighting contradictions in the initiators' claims.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is very combative and emotional, utilizing sharp and memorable negative comparisons, such as "alcoholic son" and "a 60-year-old drunkard." Direct political attacks are employed, especially to contrast the Reform Party's election promises ("sure hands") with the reality ("in a firm grip"). The appeal is emotional and moralizing rather than dry and data-driven.
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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 speaker's rhetorical style is critical, urgent, and emotional, employing strong value-based appeals (e.g., the Reform Party is attacking the "holy grail"). He poses rhetorical questions regarding the goal of balancing the budget, linking it to the future of the population ("for whose benefit are we bringing this state budget close to balance"). The tone is formal, but the content is sharply confrontational.
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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 sharp, critical, and at times emotional, employing phrases such as "ghastly joke" and "quaintly." The speaker stresses that "the form is the content," while criticizing the lack of transparency in the budget, and substantiates their claims with both specific financial data and personal examples (a veteran athlete, quotes from generals). The tone is predominantly accusatory and urgent, demanding less talk and more action.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on the clarification of facts and procedural details, and the search for confirmation. Skeptical language is used (e.g., "sleight of hand and deception" or "smoke and mirrors") regarding the solutions proposed by the state, but the overall tone is rather analytical and matter-of-fact.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style adopted in the questioning is analytical and detailed, focusing on the content and financing of the draft bill. In the main speech, the tone is passionate and moral, utilizing a personal story (speaking at a school 16 years ago) to emphasize the seriousness of the topic. The speaker uses sharp language to criticize opponents who talk about "fence holes," and expresses hope that the discussion itself will help prevent abortions.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, containing strong criticism directed at bureaucracy and unreasonable legislative changes. The speaker uses logical appeals, calling into question the rationality and effectiveness of political decisions. The tone is skeptical and demands clear evidence of positive initiatives that have helped Europe advance in global competition.
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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 consistent, slightly quarrelsome, and directly questioning, expressing confusion about the situation ("It is a bit strange and incomprehensible what we are doing here"). The speaker uses personal advice to criticize the minister's didactic tone, and emphasizes their knowledge of regional circumstances. The style is rather logical and fact-based, focusing on verifying previous promises.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is predominantly combative and accusatory, aimed especially at the government, referring to their conduct as an example of "powerlessness and incompetence." Both emotional value arguments (faith vs. security) and formal procedural questions regarding the organization of the Riigikogu's work are employed. The Minister is under personal criticism, accused of "theatrical performance" and spreading false understandings.
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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 formal, detailed, and consistent, starting with a mild confrontation regarding the minister’s previous statement, but quickly shifting to an apologetic and explanatory tone. Logical argumentation and procedural questions are employed to obtain the necessary detailed budget information. The speaker is polite, acknowledging the minister’s greater experience, but remains insistent in their questioning.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, inquisitive, and analytical, addressing the session chair and the minister with respect. The appeals are purely logical and based on facts (previous negative experiences, Finnish excise duty changes). The tone is cautious, requiring a thorough assessment of risks and clarification of proportionality.
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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 sharp, skeptical, and questioning, focusing on logical inconsistencies and demanding specific justifications for the austerity measures. It employs the accusation of "empty words" to discredit the opposing side's previous rhetoric regarding need-based benefits. The tone is formal, yet confrontational in substance.
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2024-10-08
Draft law amending the Blood Act (476 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and directly focused on the questions, respectfully addressing both the chair of the session and the minister. The speaker presents substantive and detailed inquiries, demanding a precise clarification of administrative processes. The tone is analytical and fact-based, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-09-25
The behaviour and credibility of government members

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is formal, characterized by inquiry and accusation, employing an extended quotation to impute indirect charges concerning the defense minister's ethical conduct. The speaker stresses that this is not just "some arbitrary rumor," and leverages the acknowledgment of the Prime Minister (specifically regarding the 1.6 billion decision) both to bolster their arguments and underscore the PM's competence.
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2024-09-18
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (426 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, focusing on both procedural and substantive errors. Logical arguments are employed, citing specific costs (15 million euros) and the number of entities being regulated, and disappointment is expressed regarding the contradiction between the government's actions and its rhetoric. Quoting is used (official: "Easier to defend in Brussels") to underscore the criticism.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and questioning, directed straight at the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker uses historical context (the story of the construction of Tartu Prison) as an introduction to the ongoing legal issue. The presentation is logical and focuses on a cautious inquiry regarding potential legal obstacles.
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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 rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and procedural, admonishing the respondent to "stick to the point" and avoid irrelevant topics. The speaker employs a logical appeal, presenting a series of specific financial questions to compel the respondent to focus on the details. The tone is critical, referring to the tax as "giving a beautiful name to a little child."
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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 style is formal and direct, posing a critical but respectful question ("Honorable Minister!"). The speaker employs a logical appeal, agreeing with the general statement but immediately adding that it is "too little," thereby establishing the foundation for their demands. The emphasis is on demanding specific financial data and exposing the coalition's lack of clarity.
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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 questioning, critical, and accusatory, employing a formal address ("esteemed presiding officer"). The speaker relies on powerful rhetorical questions to highlight the shift in the minister's stance and demand clarification ("So what exactly happened in the interim?"). The objective is to hold the minister accountable for their previous public statements.
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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 cautionary, highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the government's actions and the resulting loss of trust. The speaker employs both logical argumentation (e.g., lack of analyses, revenue targets) and emotional appeals (e.g., punishing families, the misuse of the national defense label). Notably, there is an extensive citation of Siim Kallas’s ideological manifesto, used to underscore the Reform Party’s ideological deviation.
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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 tone is critical and skeptical, beginning with an ironic wish for success, which is immediately followed by the expression of doubt. The style is formal and detail-oriented, demanding specific answers from the candidate regarding both the increase in taxes and the allocation of security investments. Historical comparisons are employed concerning the uncertainty surrounding Kaja Kallas's government policies.
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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 combative and critical, employing sharp rhetorical questions to call into question the legitimacy of the commission's work and process. The tone is accusatory and emphasizes the arbitrariness of the majority's actions ("arbitrarily rushed through," "decides on a whim").
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, respectfully addressing both the presiding officer and the presenter. The discourse is question-driven and logical, focusing on obtaining specific information regarding the risks.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and concerned, expressing disappointment that clarity was not achieved between the first and second readings. The argumentation is primarily logical and fact-based, utilizing specific numerical examples of potential tax increases (4 to 20 times, 50 euros per hectare). Strong warnings and emotional language are employed, describing the situation as "nightmarish" and local governments being "held hostage."
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

The rhetorical style is inquisitive and critical, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions to underscore the inconsistency of the government's actions. The tone remains formal, addressing both the session chair and the rapporteur, yet it includes a sharp dig aimed at the Social Democrats ("at the mercy of renewable winds"). The speaker emphasizes the importance of democracy and procedural fairness within the plenary chamber.
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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

The style is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court with a profound substantive question. The tone is concerned and investigative, focusing on a logical discussion regarding the perception of the court's role within a polarized society.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and accusatory, employing strong emotional language ("a massive outrage," "completely absurd"). The style is a blend of procedural criticism and ideological appeal, where long quotes from the Reform Party's manifesto are used to contrast with the coalition's current actions. The speaker directly addresses the "squirrels in the den," emphasizing the party's ideological betrayal.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, directly addressing a colleague ("Urmas") with a demand for clarification. Judgmental and pointed language is used, characterizing the government's actions as "stalling" (or "dawdling") and contrasting this with previous "sharp" and "swift" activity.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and analytical, employing strong value judgments (e.g., "tax cascade," "truly insane land tax"). The appeals are primarily logical, focusing on economic consequences and posing pointed questions to the government. The tone is concerned and accusatory, referring to the government's actions as "treating the patient before making a diagnosis."
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is analytical and inquisitive, focusing on logical opposition (nuclear energy vs. offshore wind) and highlighting procedural inconsistencies. The tone is formal and seeks clarification regarding the limits of financial responsibility, employing the phrase "to throw millions to the wind at the government level."
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, utilizing direct questions to the minister regarding the consequences and ideological basis of the draft bill. The tone is formal and focuses on logical arguments and the technical details of the policy, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and intellectual, utilizing historical and academic references (Taagepera) to underscore the gravity of the situation. The tone is concerned and at times pessimistic, especially regarding the preservation of the language, and includes irony concerning the description of low-skilled jobs as "innovation."
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, expressing surprise and disappointment at the minister's responses. Emotional appeals and direct questions are employed to emphasize the cynicism and danger inherent in the government's inaction. The discourse is formal, but critical and aggressive in content.
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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 polite and formal, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur. The tone is consultative and rational, presenting one's position as a considered proposal intended to initiate discussion, based on debates held in parliament.
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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 formal, sustained, and analytical, especially when procedural questions are posed to the Speaker of the Riigikogu. During substantive discussions, the tone is critical and challenging, utilizing strong evaluations (such as labeling the initial draft bill "quite horrible") while relying on logical arguments and historical facts.
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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 style is critical, demanding, and at times sarcastic, particularly when addressing the minister. The speaker employs sarcasm by referencing the bill's lengthy list of cited literature and contrasting it with the absent impact analysis. Logical appeals are utilized, calling into question the bill's true objective and its effect on the motivation of businesses.
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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 rhetorical style is analytical and questioning, focusing on logical contrasts (the quick raising of fines vs. the lengthy procedure for sports manipulations) to expose the inconsistency of government action. The tone is formal and demands specific procedural and objective-based explanations from the minister, emphasizing the taxpayer's understanding of the goals of legislation.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and straightforward, raising questions regarding a specific action (voting). The tone is critical and insistent, centering on a logical argument concerning the inefficiency of monetary policy.
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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 style is polite, inquisitive, and accommodating, starting with an apology for not having fully followed the discussion. Direct questions are used to elicit facts and the minister's opinion, all while maintaining a respectful tone. The speaker also uses a slightly more colloquial expression ("piimaga sees on," meaning it is firmly settled or guaranteed) to describe the project's solid standing.
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2024-04-11
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue: "How to Ensure the Future of Veterinary Medicine"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, conveying concern regarding the future of food security and veterinary medicine. Rhetorical questions are employed to steer the discussion toward broader topics (education versus attitudes; the actions of politicians). The tone is occasionally one of personal conviction, especially concerning the valuation of rural life, thereby balancing logical critiques (the procurement system) with appeals to values.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (371 OE) "On the Formation of the Riigikogu Special Committee of Inquiry to Investigate the Circumstances of Business Activities Related to Russia Originating from Estonia During the War in Ukraine"

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and forceful, primarily employing rhetorical questions ("But what if we don't do it?") to convey the argument. The speaker relies on logical argumentation and a cautionary international example to highlight the risks associated with inaction.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and the Amendment of Other Associated Acts (384 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and critical, posing pointed questions to the minister. The speaker focuses on logical and procedural arguments, calling into question the bill's legal basis and the absence of proper analysis. The tone is skeptical, particularly concerning the interpretation of the Chancellor of Justice's opinions.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style of the speech is interrogative and consultative, posing a question regarding alternatives to tailor-made solutions. A logical appeal is employed, linking educational needs with state border surveillance and national security interests. The speaker addresses colleagues by name (Tõnis, Anti), which suggests a relatively open and informal tone.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Concerning the Undermining of the State's Foundations (No. 523)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, utilizing the form of an inquiry (or interpellation) and respectfully addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the ruler. The rhetoric relies heavily on appeals to values and rhetorical questions to underscore concern regarding the absence of societal ideals. The tone is worried and demands an explanation from the governing authority.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (393 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focused on specific questions. The speaker employs logical arguments, demanding clarification of the draft law's terminology and avoiding emotional appeals, even though they refer to the welfare of children on balconies.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presiding officer and the minister with respect. The speaker presents their views as logical and structured questions, focusing on political content and analysis, rather than emotional appeals.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, analytical, and formal, expressing concern regarding legal disorder (a "legal thicket") and a "mystical and peculiar understanding." The speaker employs logical and procedural arguments, reinforcing them with metaphors such as "carving a new door into the side stone wall" and "the side door," in order to criticize procedural shortcuts.
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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 analytical, skeptical, and sharply critical, employing strong metaphors (e.g., "Potemkin village") and irony ("By the pike's command, by my will: oven, drive!"). The speaker balances logical argumentation concerning the lack of resources with a personal anecdote about a deskmate’s educational journey to highlight systemic failures. The overall tone is formal, but the attacks on the ministry's competence are direct.
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2024-02-22
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (287 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal and courteous, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur respectfully. The rhetoric is direct and focuses on a specific question concerning the fate of the draft legislation, emphasizing the simplicity of the matter. Emotional or complex logical arguments are absent.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and procedural, utilizing repetitive questions to highlight the unreasonableness and complexity of the draft bill. The critique is systemic, employing the metaphor of the "back door" to criticize the chosen procedural path, and the tone is concerned and focused on the integrity of the system.
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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 style is highly formal and respectful, always respectfully addressing the session chair and the presenter. The rhetoric is analytical and focused on questions, seeking logical solutions, long-term forecasts, and the prioritization of problems. Logical discussion and fact-based analysis are preferred over emotional appeals.
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2024-02-14
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focused on inquiry, seeking specific legal and political justifications for legislative changes. The tone is rather investigative and skeptical, emphasizing a logical approach and the clarification of details. Emotional appeals are not used.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is critical and direct, employing strong language such as "we repress" and highlighting the injustice faced by large families. The appeal itself is a blend of logical explanation (the necessity of accommodating people) and a social/moral call to action (protecting families). The speaker addresses the session chair and the minister respectfully, yet delivers their position with intensity.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is interrogative and slightly provocative, employing questions typical of the Riigikogu (Parliament) format. These questions incorporate skeptical and somewhat colloquial phrases ("will start gobbling up even more," "that particular school of thought"). The objective is to challenge the ideological underpinnings of the draft bill and its assumptions regarding consumer behavior.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (124 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker's rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, using critical and sharp questions directed at the presenter. The tone is concerned and urgent, emphasizing the need to address the disaster pre-warning issued by the ruler, rather than becoming complacent. The appeals are primarily logical and procedural.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, employing subtle irony in the introduction concerning the minister's preparedness, while simultaneously recognizing their competence. The speaker concentrates on logical and procedural matters, requiring specific data regarding the extent of the issue and the progress made toward its resolution.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the governing authority. The speech is logical and focuses on specific political measures and governmental accountability. The tone is rather concerned and demanding, seeking answers regarding the public sector’s actions during a time of economic hardship.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry concerning the reliability of electricity supply (No. 590)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious and substantive, focusing on a logical argument concerning the harmfulness of disinformation. The speaker is formal, addressing the presiding officer and the minister, but seeks practical gain from the discussion ("a yield/profit arises").
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the rampant and unwarranted classification of documents (No. 589)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, formal, and centers on logical and procedural arguments, highlighting the misuse of the system. Specific examples are employed (such as ministers communicating with each other through the media) to underscore the absurdity of the situation, all while maintaining an analytical tone. The speaker's tone is serious and demanding, urging the relevant authorities not to impose restrictions.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the wartime indirect fire capability of the Defense Forces (No. 72)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and courteous, utilizing the forms of address "Esteemed Chairman" and "Respected Ruler." The discourse is purely logical and centered on specific questions, requiring concrete facts regarding the decision level and the document itself. Emotional or narrative elements are absent.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious and concerned, combining an emotional appeal (the avoidance of humiliation) with a logical and analytical approach. The speaker uses formal language, respectfully addressing the vice-chairman and the rapporteur. The style is questioning, focusing on identifying the root causes of the problem and the legal basis for action.
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2024-01-10
The 400 million euro expense line item written into RES

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply questioning and critical, employing a skeptical tone when evaluating the credibility of the government's actions. Logical appeals are utilized, referencing specific dates and ministerial quotes to highlight the rapid shift in the government's stances over a short period. The speaker also employs irony, pointing to the internal confusion within the government ("all you have to do is get sick, and the boys start running wild").
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Threat to the Independence of Press Publications (No. 345)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is polite and formal, including a New Year's greeting addressed to the Minister and the Chair of the session. The speaker uses self-deprecating humor to justify the digression from the topic ("a little bit through the fence hole") and relies on a logical framing of the question and personal observations (body language) to emphasize the ambiguity.
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