By Agendas: Riina Sikkut

Total Agendas: 80

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The tone is formal, constructive, and simultaneously urgent, emphasizing the need for swift action before the next presidential elections. It uses logical arguments and references to legal history (the Constitutional Assembly, administrative reform) to justify the necessity of the changes. It stresses the importance of reaching a compromise and calls for maintaining a constructive mindset.
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2025-10-13
809 On the Future of the Climate Law

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on historical policy continuity and legislative details. The tone is moderately critical of past decisions and delays, but supportive of the new direction, presenting two specific and pointed questions. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural.
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2025-10-13
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and highly interrogative, focusing on facts and procedures. The speaker poses pointed questions to the minister to ascertain his involvement in commissioning the analysis and the true motives behind the order, employing a logical and scrutinizing approach.
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2025-10-13
Inquiry concerning the revenue base of local governments (No. 802)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, straightforward, and interrogative, focusing on logical explanation. The speaker employs indirect criticism regarding a previous vague response (Jürgen Ligi) to pressure the minister into providing a clear answer in plain language. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is on procedural and administrative clarity.
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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 direct, critical, and procedural, centering on logical arguments and consequences. Rhetorical questions are employed ("Why create this kind of additional bureaucracy?") and the minister is pressed for simple "yes or no" answers, signaling a desire for clear and accountable responses. The tone is skeptical and demanding.
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2025-10-13
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetoric is extremely critical, serious, and cautionary, highlighting the government's irresponsibility and short-sightedness. Strong logical arguments are employed regarding the consequences for public finances (borrowed funds, interest expenses, rating downgrade), along with a moral appeal concerning trust and dignity. The speaker makes direct accusations of populism and irresponsible political practices.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (718 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, objective, and procedural, focusing on communicating the work of the Finance Committee and the substance of the draft bill. The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing expert positions and statutory provisions (e.g., the Rules of Procedure Act). Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong negative assessments (deception, disarray, negligence). The speaker uses metaphors (illusionist, mirror image) and presents logical arguments concerning the budget figures, framing them emotionally to underscore the government's evasion of responsibility. The tone is urgent, warning of the nation's vulnerability to rising interest rates.
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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 style is formal, critical, and skeptical, especially concerning the minister's optimism regarding future tax hikes, which he ironically admires. The speaker employs logical and fact-based arguments, posing challenging rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the government's assumptions. He addresses the minister politely ("respected minister," "wise person").
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal, professional, and institutional, centered on facts and procedures. The speaker serves as an informant and guide, briefing the minister on the Finance Committee's positions and upcoming activities. A slight cautionary tone is present at the conclusion, allowing the minister time to prepare.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and concerned, focusing on describing systemic problems (a downward spiral/vicious cycle). The speaker poses questions regarding specific proposed steps, maintaining a formal and policy-centric tone within the context of the inquiry.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal and interrogative (an interpellation), utilizing logical argumentation that links social inequality and learning outcomes. The speaker presents a direct challenge to the minister's previous attempt to delegate responsibility. The tone is concerned and demanding.
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and content-focused, emphasizing the need to move past procedural questions (suspension, pace) and onto the substance of the policy. The speaker poses direct and technical questions to the Minister to ascertain the bill's optimality and technological scope, employing a logical contrast (pencil and binoculars versus technology).
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and critical, employing logical arguments and structured questions (three topics, five questions directed at the prime minister). The speaker relies on data and research (the OSKA study, 700 skilled workers) and focuses on a detailed presentation of problems and resource scarcity. The tone is one of concern, highlighting the risk of deteriorating access to services for the Estonian people.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and sharp, addressing the Prime Minister directly. The speaker initially employs conditional praise ("praiseworthy") before presenting a direct, logic-based challenge concerning the government's expenditures and structure. The style is geared toward exposing contradictions and exerting political pressure.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

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

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and cautionary, highlighting the negative repercussions of government decisions (such as rising prices and the increased cost of borrowing). The speaker employs logical arguments and expert assessments, attempting to avoid stark black-and-white polarization. However, they sharply criticize political agreements that run directly counter to expert recommendations. They emphasize the value of an independent, outside perspective.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is analytical and substantive, urging colleagues to "set aside emotion" and concentrate instead on accountability and comprehensive discussion. Logical appeals are employed, illustrating the technological divide (an ordinary pencil and binoculars versus the latest technology) and stressing the critical need to establish a legislative foundation. The tone is formal, yet expresses concern regarding privacy risks and inadequate oversight.
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2025-09-17
State finances

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, labeling the opponent's presentation a "masterclass in demagoguery." Logical appeals and data-driven comparisons are employed to demonstrate the inefficiency and unfairness of the government's decisions, highlighting the significant benefits accrued by the wealthy. The tone expresses concern regarding the long-term outlook for the debt burden.
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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, respectful, and analytical, beginning with an expression of gratitude for the Chancellor of Justice's dedicated work. The speaker uses logical argumentation, linking the quality of parliamentary work to the Chancellor of Justice's workload. Finally, a specific and well-considered question regarding the sufficiency of resources is posed.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is analytical, constructive, and formal, addressing the minister directly. The speaker relies on logical arguments and a list of evidence-based measures to underscore the necessity of state intervention. The tone is persuasive, stressing that the solutions for curbing inequality are already known.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and centered on questions, directed straight to the minister in the form of an interpellation. The discourse is logical and policy-based, seeking clarification and discussing alternative solutions, rather than emotional appeals. The questions are detailed and focused on discussing specific policy mechanisms (coefficients, funding models).
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal and direct, beginning with an apology for the late arrival. The speaker employs a logical appeal, contrasting two contradictory claims (industry leader vs. minister) and demanding clarity for the "ordinary citizen," which lends the issue a dimension of public interest.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, constructive, and respectful, thanking the presenter for the thorough answers and deeming the overview exceptionally interesting. The speech is logical and policy-focused, relying on research and data (e.g., consumer preferences) to justify questions concerning the necessity of additional regulatory measures.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the chairperson and the presenter. The speaker employs logical argumentation, highlighting factual inconsistencies (a reassessment of positions) and frames their own viewpoint as a question. The tone is analytical and procedural, rather than emotional.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is interrogative, critical, and logic-based, emphasizing the imperative need for preparedness. The speaker contrasts the government’s cost arguments with the rational necessity of survival, using an emotional appeal regarding the security of young families. The tone is formal, addressing the presenter directly.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and questioning, utilizing rhetorical questions to demand accountability and systemic changes. The speaker employs a logical appeal, contrasting understandable small errors with unacceptable mistakes amounting to tens of millions, in order to highlight the scope of the problem. The tone is formal and focuses on procedural failure.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and formal, employing logical appeals that center on cost-benefit issues. The tone is skeptical and questioning, particularly concerning the state's long-term commitments. A rhetorical question is used ("Why should society make such a collective effort?") alongside comparisons to the activities of other nations (gold mining, space flights).
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and critical, emphasizing logical and numerical arguments, demanding quantitative answers from the minister instead of subjective assessments ("good"). The tone is concerned and demanding, especially regarding the decline in productivity and the failure of integration, which is referred to as an "exceptional warning sign." The speaker also uses a reference to International Literacy Day to underscore the importance of numbers and clarity.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is factual, demanding, and focuses on logical accountability. The speaker poses direct questions to compel the minister to define the criteria for success, asking whether the minister should be considered a failure if the target is not met. The style also includes a slight personal jab directed at the opposing side (Lauri Laats doesn't seem to understand how regional policy is conducted).
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, beginning by thanking the minister for their prior work. The speaker employs a logical and procedural appeal, stressing the need for substantive discussion and warning against political battles that impede the achievement of consensus.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on detailed policy criticism delivered through interpellations. The tone is critical and demanding, emphasizing societal risks and government responsibility. The argumentation is strongly logical and data-driven, referencing official forecasts, reports, and previous discussions.
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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 confrontational and critical, accusing the minister of creating a false impression and demanding an explanation of how members of the Riigikogu can refute these falsehoods on the floor. An emotional appeal ("strange") is employed to highlight the inconsistency of political priorities, all while maintaining the tone of a formal parliamentary debate.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, appreciative, and question-oriented, utilizing the phrase "Two quick questions." The tone is logical and focuses on explaining the details of the policy, highlighting potential social problems, such as "a decline in motivation and resentment."
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and direct, focusing on logical arguments and economic inevitability. External authority (the IMF) is appealed to in order to support one's own positions and refute the minister's claims. The style is sometimes sharp, challenging the minister's understanding of the issues presented and the thoroughness of the draft bill's preparation.
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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 rhetorical style is one of gratitude, recognition, and conciliation, beginning with expressions of thanks directed toward the experts and the Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee. The speech is formal and focuses on logical justification, highlighting the substantive impact of the draft bill on people's quality of life and the adherence to their will. The concept of the "peace of mind aspect" is employed to underscore the emotional benefit, but the overall approach remains centered on the implementation of policy and rights.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is persuasive, serious, and pressing, underscoring the urgency of resolving social problems and the fact that decisions cannot be deferred. Both logical arguments (inflation, regional inequality) and an ideological framework (well-being equals security) are employed. The speaker addresses colleagues directly, requesting support for the proposed amendments.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, focusing on logical arguments and the systematic critique of government decisions. Strong emotional language is employed (e.g., "shocking," "exceptionally low") when discussing issues of political trust and inequality. The discourse is formal and structured, addressing both political promises and economic consequences.
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2025-06-11
Draft law (641 SE) for the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation in relation to income taxes, and for preventing tax evasion and tax fraud, and its associated protocol - second reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the conveyance of facts and legislative steps. The speaker employs a logical appeal to explain the current status of the bill's proceedings and the subsequent steps, while strictly avoiding emotional expressions.
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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 speaker's style is critical and procedural, focusing on a detailed political narrative of the bill's three-year "strange" and "embarrassing" passage. Logical arguments are employed (deterrence, the size of the fine) mixed with emotional appeals (consumer helplessness, lack of confidence in the proposed solution). The tone is formal, yet accusatory, repeatedly emphasizing the oddity and embarrassment.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is combative and accusatory, employing irony (referencing the presentation by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) and direct, repeated questions regarding motives ("Whose business interests are you defending?"). The speaker focuses on logical inconsistencies and procedural failures, attempting to discredit the government's actions.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and interrogative, focusing on the submission of specific and complex political and legal problems to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The discourse is logical and analytical, seeking solutions to systemic issues and avoiding emotional appeals.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and analytical, utilizing historical and cultural references (Swedish banks, prisoners, money) to illustrate economic dependency. The speaker poses direct questions regarding solutions, employing a sharp contrast (smart students versus low valuation). The overall tone is one of concern and is strongly solution-oriented.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and argumentative, emphasizing both the logical necessity for security and the symbolic message directed at the aggressor. Strong emotional descriptions of Russia’s war crimes and its indifference to human life are employed, yet the tone remains formal and explanatory. The speaker draws on a historical comparison (a symbolic step taken before joining NATO) to justify the current decision.
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2025-06-04
2025 supplementary budget

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is analytical and inquisitive, directed straight at the Prime Minister. Emphasis is placed on logical argumentation, focusing on the practical applicability and systemic coherence of the policy. Formal language is employed, posing direct questions regarding the preference for alternative compensation systems.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, direct, and contentious, beginning with a refutation of the minister's quote concerning the political nature of the infrastructure sector. Logical arguments and contrasting examples (a tunnel versus a nuclear power plant) are employed to highlight the inherent contradictions in political decision-making. The concluding question is urgent, demanding a response regarding the timeline for the implementation of evidence-based policy.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is insistent, logic-focused, and decisive, emphasizing the necessity of an optimal solution and the state’s leading role. Strong metaphors like the “political window” are used, and warnings are issued against a “mishmash” resulting from a phased transition. The speaker demands a swift decision, noting that perfect consensus cannot be waited for.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, relying heavily on legal arguments and specific statutory provisions. The tone is critical yet measured, focusing on the logical framing of issues concerning service quality and economic viability. Emotional appeals are avoided entirely, with preference given to citing the Constitution and relevant legislation.
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and question-focused, addressing the minister directly ("Esteemed Minister! I inquire..."). The tone is neutral and logical, concentrating on obtaining information regarding specific plans and political outlooks, without resorting to emotional appeals.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal, analytical, and centered on questions. A constructive tone is employed, expressing satisfaction regarding positive examples (such as healthcare collective agreements), and subsequently posing cautious risk analysis questions to the Minister.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is respectful and procedural, politely addressing both the Chairman and the Minister and acknowledging the Minister's explanations. The tone, however, is urgent, focusing on inquiring about the timeline for processing the specific bill and using the unfortunate incident as an emotional argument to accelerate the legislation.
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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 analytical, consistent, and pressing, particularly regarding the resolution of social concerns, emphasizing that livelihood worries cannot afford to wait. Logical appeals are employed, citing budgetary regulations and historical precedents, and repeated questions are posed to the Minister of Finance concerning the persistent budget deficit. The discourse is formal and fact-based, linking technical budgetary problems with people’s economic survival and security.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is analytical and persuasive, relying on statistical data and facts to emphasize the seriousness of the situation (e.g., Estonia being the most segregated labor market in Europe). In the second speech, the tone shifts to defensive, responding to accusations of totalitarianism and employing analogies (state rules vs. church rules) to justify the regulation. The overall tone is formal, focusing more on logical justification rather than emotional appeal.
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2025-05-21
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act for Entrepreneurs, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is principled and assertive, emphasizing the long-term values and election promises of the Social Democrats. The appeal is primarily ethics-based, focusing on the fair distribution of the tax burden and social responsibility. The tone is resolute, as a motion for the rejection of the draft bill was presented.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and formal, relying heavily on logical arguments and data provided by external experts (IMF). The speech focuses on refuting the government’s claims, accusing them of selectively adopting IMF recommendations and dismissing them as abstract. The evidence-based nature of the arguments is emphasized through repeated questioning of the minister and the use of direct quotation.
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2025-05-20
Draft law (641 SE) for the ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Botswana for the avoidance of double taxation in respect of income taxes, and for the prevention of tax evasion and fiscal fraud, and of the protocol thereto – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, informative, and procedural, fitting the role of the commission's rapporteur. The focus is on the logical conveyance of content, summarizing the questions and answers presented in the commission, and the consensus decisions made. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the emphasis is on conveying facts and procedure.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is sharply critical and interrogative, utilizing repeated rhetorical questions and ironic comparisons to Nordic policies ("we'll do it too!"). The tone expresses concern over procedural fairness, criticizing hidden lobbying meetings and the deficiency of the government's argumentation.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, posing a question to the minister regarding the contradiction between the lack of strategy and the adoption of ad hoc decisions. It employs both emotional appeal (fear of deforestation) and logical, procedural argumentation. The tone is formal and interrogative.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and critical, issuing a direct interpellation to the minister. The address is grounded in logic and relies on legal authority (specifically, the Chancellor of Justice's memorandum) to contest the rationale and timing of the government's actions.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the minister directly within the framework of the inquiry. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing the actual costs associated with immigrants and demanding concrete solutions and additional expenditures in the state budget from the government.
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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 formal and respectful ("Dear Minister!"), yet simultaneously demanding and concerned regarding educational outcomes. It employs logical argumentation, stressing the importance of mathematics and referencing the poorer indicators of exam results. The style is questioning and solution-seeking rather than emotional.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is confident, idealistic, and at times defensive, particularly when responding to questions regarding women's competence and the definition of gender. The speaker employs both value-based arguments (feminism, better decision-making) and statistical facts, while maintaining a formal yet passionate tone. She contrasts herself with "conservative cynics" and emphasizes that her goal is to introduce idealism into the discussion.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, beginning with the challenging of the minister's presumed surprise. Logical arguments and comparative examples (including both international and local ones) are employed to illustrate the position. The tone is analytical and goal-oriented, concentrating on facts and economic reality.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is defensive and emotional, employing strong contrasts (the Tallinn metropolis versus the security of rural areas) and appealing to mental health. Rhetorical questions are used for persuasion, highlighting the advantages of rural regions as a safe environment for growth. The tone is respectful towards the minister but challenging in substance.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical and sharp, posing a series of direct and challenging questions to the minister. The speaker relies on logical arguments, referencing current documents and evidence-based policy, thereby refuting the opposing side’s potential attempt to label the project as "a political invention of the Social Democrats." The tone is formal and demanding, focusing strictly on facts and the execution of plans.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Chairman and the Minister courteously. The discourse is analytical and logic-based, focusing on emphasizing political linkages and highlighting the necessity of specific services.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, addressing the director and the minister, and takes a questioning approach. The rhetoric relies on logical argumentation and economic facts, emphasizing the contradiction between expectations and actual inflation. The tone is direct and challenging, yet unemotional.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, combining logical argumentation (a divergence in premises) with a powerful emotional appeal, highlighting the economic hardship faced by workers (rising food and rental costs). The speaker employs a rhetorical question to challenge the opposing side's assumptions and stresses that this is a forced choice, not work undertaken willingly.
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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 rhetoric is largely confrontational and demanding, particularly concerning the minister's political accountability, with the recurring question being, "Are you going to step down?" The style is intense and straightforward, encompassing both defensive statements (such as standing up for democracy) and aggressive questioning. The appeals are primarily logical and legal, focusing on legal instruments and adherence to the directive.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is logical and fact-based, but simultaneously sharply critical and condemnatory of the opposing side's arguments. The speaker uses strong language, calling the objections "pseudoscientific nonsense" and "scaremongering." He/She appeals to common sense and adherence to scientific ethics, putting the disturbances caused by wind turbines into perspective by comparing them to traffic noise.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and optimistic, emphasizing the exemplary nature of the legislative process and the achievement of compromise. Both logical arguments (making existing rights enforceable) and emotional appeals (a dignified end of life, peace of mind) are utilized. The speaker attempts to expand the discussion beyond legally binding aspects to encompass broader societal change and the documentation of personal wishes.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, focusing on legislative accuracy and the requirement for a comprehensive view. The speaker is confident and defensive, justifying the logic of their question and its consistency with the party's positions. A brief, ironic political digression is employed, directed at Urmas Reinsalu, referencing his popularity and his lack of knowledge regarding cabinet discussions.
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2025-04-23
Third reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and responsible, emphasizing the legislator's duty to protect the health of young people. Logical arguments (cross-border trade, the necessity of the directive) are used in conjunction with emotional appeals, criticizing the deliberate marketing of sweet flavors aimed at youth (e.g., SpongeBob and Super Mario). The address is structured, highlighting four main arguments supporting the draft legislation.
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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 initially conciliatory and acknowledging toward the minister but quickly shifts to being critical and urgent, focusing on the issue of injustice. The speaker employs strong contrasts (the value of culture as the foundation of existence versus a mere budget line item) and rhetorical questions to underscore the necessity of performance-based compensation. The rhetoric is well-balanced, utilizing both emotional, value-driven appeals and specific salary figures.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is substantive, concerned, and urgent, focusing strongly on logical arguments (health benefits, unified EU rules, cross-border trade). The speaker uses an emotional appeal, describing the increase in youth addiction as "alarming" and asks colleagues to support the change "in the interest of our children's health." Procedural delay is also criticized.
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2025-04-16
Third reading of the bill amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, constructive, and appreciative, addressing the members of the Riigikogu with respect. The speaker primarily employs logical and procedural appeals, concentrating on the positive impact of the legislation and expressing gratitude to colleagues. The overall tone is optimistic concerning the law's enactment and subsequent benefits.
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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 speaker adopts a critical and occasionally combative style, particularly when discussing labor law, where they pledge to "fight" for worker protection if necessary. The emphasis rests on logical and policy-driven arguments—such as the legal interpretation of contracts and the efficiency of data reuse—all framed within a social democratic value system.
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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 formal and question-oriented, respectfully addressing the Chancellor of Justice for recommendations. The speaker presents analytical dilemmas, focusing on the logical and legal considerations when distinguishing between taxes and benefits. The tone is professional and solution-oriented.
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2025-04-09
Second reading of the bill amending the Medicines Act (hospital pharmacy) (532 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is professional, analytical, and pragmatic, focusing on logical arguments, data, and the legal framework. The speaker’s tone is concerned, emphasizing the rapid development of medicine and the necessity of trusting specialists and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Simultaneously, a warning is issued against excessive bureaucracy, which could prolong processes, even though the compromise proposal is supported.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical, persuasive, and expert, utilizing logical arguments, research, and comparative data. It addresses criticism (e.g., questions of IQ and competence) directly, refuting gender biases. The style is formal (as a representative of the commission) but also includes personal viewpoints and a humorous comment regarding Jürgen Ligi's long ministerial career.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is serious, critical, and procedural, emphasizing the gravity of the decision and the principles of democratic procedure. Logical appeals and rhetorical questions ("Does the end justify the means?") are employed to call into question the rushed manner in which the bill was adopted. The speaker stresses that in addition to the substance of the decision, the way the decision is reached is also crucial.
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