By Agendas: Pipi-Liis Siemann

Total Agendas: 28

Fully Profiled: 28

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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The discourse style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, focused on posing critical and practical questions to the presenter. The emphasis is placed on logical arguments and identifying technical bottlenecks, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals. The tone conveys concern regarding the slow pace of development in the public sector and the limitations of procedural capacity.
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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 respectful, beginning by thanking the Minister for the presentation and recognizing their efforts. The tone is primarily constructive and inquisitive, focusing on initiating solutions and addressing bottlenecks.
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2025-09-23
Draft law amending the Act on Population Status Proceedings, the Population Register Act, and the State Duty Act (687 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal, informative, and procedural, making it suitable for the role of a commission representative. The emphasis is placed on a logical summary of the discussions, the questions posed, and the answers received, while strictly avoiding emotional or personal 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 and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the chair and the presenter. The tone is analytical and solution-oriented, posing specific questions regarding the utility of public measures and statistics. Instead of emotional appeals, the focus remains on logical and fact-based discussion.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and interrogative, beginning by thanking and acknowledging the presenter. A logical approach is utilized, where questions are directly related to the data mentioned in the report (e.g., the volume of crowdfunding complaints). The tone is neutral and focuses on assessing the situation and determining progress.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (639 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and neutral when presenting the commission's review. When expressing a personal opinion, the tone is measured and cautious, emphasizing the need for further discussion given the changes that have taken place within the legal framework. The speaker employs logical appeals, referencing long-standing practice (registration) and procedural decisions.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a commission rapporteur. The tone is neutral and logical, focusing on the communication of facts and the outcomes of the commission's work, emphasizing the scope of engagement and consensual decisions.
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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 style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the presiding officer of the session and the rapporteur. The rhetoric is logical and solution-oriented, posing a specific question regarding the actions that should be taken concerning energy prices. The tone is concerned, yet constructive.
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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 courteous, incorporating expressions of thanks directed at the session chair and the minister. The speaker is direct and expectant regarding the outcomes, stressing that "we eagerly await the results and actions." The presentation is analytical, focusing on political accountability and specific programs.
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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 speaking style is formal, neutral, and fact-based, typical of a steering committee rapporteur. The emphasis is placed on the logical and procedural transmission of information, highlighting dates, voting results, and arguments presented within the committee. The speaker avoids speculation and emotional appeals, focusing strictly on reporting the proceedings of the committee.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style of address is formal, informative, and procedural, characteristic of a rapporteur for the lead committee presenting before the Riigikogu. Emphasis is placed on logical argumentation and neutral reporting, conveying the questions raised and explanations received within the committee (e.g., concerning appeals, supervision, and cost optimization). Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the focus remains strictly on facts and procedures.
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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 concerned and critical, expressing regret and serious anxiety regarding the vulnerable situation of children. A formal address ("Esteemed rapporteur") is used, alongside emotionally charged metaphors, such as the use of custody rights as a weapon, to emphasize the urgency of the problem.
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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 style is formal, neutral, and informative, characteristic of a committee rapporteur. The speaker focuses on the logical presentation of facts, describing the content of the discussion, the participants, the position of the Government of the Republic, and procedural decisions along with the voting results. Emotional appeals are absent.
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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 formal and procedural during the commission's presentation, but shifts to become philosophical and morality-based when answering questions. He uses a literary quote (Dostoevsky) to appeal to dignity and a sense of honor, and references the emotional nature of the debate and accusations of populism. He uses examples (e.g., "drinks in the car") to illustrate the general understanding of wastefulness.
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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 speaker's style is formal, analytical, and focused on facts, particularly in conveying the details of the Constitutional Committee session and the procedural decisions made. He criticizes the unconstructive nature of the plenary debate, labeling it "whataboutism" and a deviation from the topic, contrasting this with the constructive work of the committee. The appeal is logical, and its objective is to ensure that listeners understand the actual content of the draft bill and the procedural course.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, focusing on obtaining logical explanations regarding the provisions of the draft law. The tone is cautious and concerned about potential consequences, employing rhetorical affirmation to prevent misinterpretations (e.g., "I refuse to believe that").
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2024-10-09
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal, neutral, and informative, characteristic of a committee rapporteur who conveys procedural decisions and summarizes the debate. The discourse is logical and structured, referencing specific dates, colleagues' arguments, and voting results. Emotional or personal appeals are avoided; the focus is strictly on facts and procedures.
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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 rhetoric is highly formal, analytical, and objective, focusing on the communication of the committee's discussion and decisions. The tone is neutral and procedural, avoiding emotional appeals, relying instead on logical argumentation and expert observations. The speaker's role is that of a rapporteur, who conveys the majority position of the committee.
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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 presentation is formal, procedural, and neutral, typical of a report delivered by a leading committee. The style is logical and fact-based, focusing on conveying the arguments presented by ministries and committee members, as well as summaries of the ensuing discussion. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis is placed on the delivery of rational and balanced arguments.
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2024-06-06
Proposal of the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Code of Civil Procedure into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, characteristic of a commission report. The speaker employs logical arguments, referencing statutes and protocols, and describes the discussion as an "exciting legal debate." Emotional appeals are not utilized; the focus remains on communicating facts and consensus-based decisions.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The style is analytical, constructive, and courteous, utilizing formal address ("esteemed chairman/presenter"). Rhetorical questions are employed to steer the discussion toward a critical assessment of existing systems and the search for solutions. The overall tone is positive, recognizing the presenter's ambition and enthusiasm.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and constructive, addressing the esteemed Minister. The address is logical and focuses on clarifying questions to gain clarity on the details of the administrative process, avoiding emotional or confrontational appeals.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Appointment of Oliver Kask as a Justice of the Supreme Court" (424 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. The speaker focuses on the objective summarization of events and decisions, employing a logical structure and avoiding emotional appeals. Initially, there was a brief technical issue with the microphone setup.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The style is formal, explanatory, and measured, suitable for the role of the committee rapporteur. It employs logical appeals and constantly references committee discussions and expert opinions to justify the proposal for rejecting the draft bill. Initially, a metaphor ("the hammer and the nail") is used to criticize the narrow approach.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Local Government Council Election Act and Other Acts (246 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, characteristic of the rapporteur for the lead committee. The tone is informative, focusing on logical appeal, presenting a factual summary of the committee's deliberations, dates, and voting results. Emotional or personal appeals are absent, with the exception of acknowledging a personal conflict of interest.
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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 style is formal, respectful, and constructive, commencing with expressing gratitude to the Minister and wishing strength for the execution of extensive reforms. The rhetoric is logic-based, focusing on the rational justification of investments (cost savings) and the alignment of efficiency with political objectives.
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2024-02-21
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (166 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and procedural, focusing on conveying the work and decisions of the Constitutional Committee and responding to questions. The speaker employs logical arguments (e.g., the redundancy of the C1 level) and is precise in their responses, clearly distinguishing the committee's positions from personal justifications. The tone is measured and analytical, emphasizing adherence to the law and the necessity of improving political culture.
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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 analytical and questioning, focusing on logical arguments and the presentation of practical examples. The speaker often presents their viewpoints in the form of questions to guide the discussion toward an analysis of regional political causes and consequences. The tone is formal and respectful toward the presenter, yet substantively challenging toward common understandings.
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