By Months: Pipi-Liis Siemann
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
12.2024
5 Speeches
The language used is formal and substantive, stemming from the speaker's role, but it includes strong ethical and moral appeals. They sharply criticize the opponents' rhetoric, labeling it "whataboutism" and populism (whether left- or right-wing populism). To support their position, they use a philosophical quote from Dostoevsky, emphasizing the necessary balance between logical and value-based arguments.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker's style is formal, procedural, and analytical, focusing on the precise reporting of the commission's discussions and procedural decisions. The rhetoric is primarily logical and fact-based, avoiding emotional appeals. In the second speech, the style is directly demanding clarification, requesting specific examples regarding the relevance of removing restrictions.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaking style is highly formal, objective, and procedural, which is appropriate for the role of the steering committee's rapporteur. The presenter focuses on conveying facts (who participated, what arguments were heard, what decisions were made), employing a logical and evidence-based approach, citing protocols and expert opinions. Emotional or personal appeals are not used, with the exception of a brief personal comment regarding the fairness of the electoral system.
06.2024
1 Speeches
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and procedural, making it suitable for summarizing the Constitutional Committee's discussion for the Riigikogu. The speaker employs logical appeals, contrasting the positions of the Ministry of Justice and the Chancellor of Justice, and characterizing the debate as an "exciting legal discussion." The tone is neutral and fact-based, focusing on communicating the procedural flow and the decisions made.
05.2024
4 Speeches
The rhetorical style is highly formal, courteous, and analytical, focusing on details and procedures. The speaker often poses clarifying or thought-provoking questions to ministers and experts, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals. Presentations are neutral and fact-based, for example, when describing the procedure for appointing a member of the Supreme Court.
03.2024
11 Speeches
The style is formal, analytical, and procedural, focusing on the neutral delivery of the commission's discussions and decisions. The speaker uses logical arguments, referencing the positions and laws of institutions (Kapo, Ministry of the Interior, Government). To criticize the narrow focus, the speaker used a memorable metaphor about the hammer and the nail ("if your only tool is a hammer, then every problem starts to look like a nail").
02.2024
7 Speeches
The style is formal and procedural, as the speaker is presenting the report of the Constitutional Committee, maintaining an analytical and measured tone. He uses logical arguments, drawing upon the committee's discussions and the government’s positions, while simultaneously explaining his personal justifications for rejecting the draft bill.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing the presenter appreciatively ("It is extremely pleasant to listen to"). The speaker employs logical appeals, challenging common assumptions (the reversal of cause and effect) and posing questions to guide the discussion toward seeking national solutions.