By Agendas: Riina Solman

Total Agendas: 175

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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 and respectful, addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur ("Esteemed..."). The speech is analytical and centered on questions, emphasizing the logical necessity of expanding solutions beyond the tax issue. Emotional appeals are not used; the focus is on political integration.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (717 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is passionate and defensive, particularly concerning pregnant women, employing strong emotional appeals (e.g., the declining birth rate, carrying new life). Simultaneously, the arguments are bolstered by detailed legislation and financial data, while the opposing side's suspicions are criticized as hypocritical and dismissive. The speaker addresses the Riigikogu (Parliament), the Minister, and the public following the proceedings online.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Bill (663 SE) on the Accession to the Convention Establishing the International Organization for Navigational Aids

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is polite and formal, utilizing respectful titles when addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The speaker is conciliatory, apologizing for the digression, and immediately focuses on presenting political concerns. The tone is worried but hopeful (expressing interest that things are also well there).
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker's style starts off as accommodating and acknowledging the minister's competence in the health sector, but rapidly shifts to being forceful and occasionally aggressive, particularly when discussing demographics and the government's fiscal decisions. The speaker utilizes both logical arguments (budget figures, analysis results) and emotional, value-based appeals (the necessity of the state, upholding the constitution). Strong metaphors are used, such as labeling the Ministry of Climate a "monster ministry" and describing the birth rate as "plummeting like a stone."
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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 critical, demanding, and formal, beginning the addresses with direct criticism aimed at the minister's preparedness to respond. The speaker employs logical arguments and concrete data (euro amounts, specific years) to support the assertion that fiscal responsibility is lacking. The tone is urgent, highlighting the dangers of the deficit budget.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is anxious, urgent, and sharply critical, especially toward the minister, who is accused of ignoring feedback from educators and parents. Both emotional appeals (referencing the mental strain and disappointment experienced by children) and detailed procedural questions are utilized. The speaker uses the metaphor "compressing the time horizon" and accuses the minister of excessive self-confidence, which has "flared up so intensely."
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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 respectful, addressing both the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. A direct form of questioning is employed, the tone of which is concerned and critical, stressing the necessity of finding a solution. The appeal itself is primarily logical and comparative, drawing attention to the superior results achieved by neighboring countries.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The speaker poses logical and policy-based questions, demanding concrete plans (for example, "How exactly do you intend to get people back to those regions?"). The tone is analytical and focuses on clarifying the specific details of the policy.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is insistent and passionate, combining emotional appeals (children are priceless, the state is unstable) and a detailed procedural overview from the Social Affairs Committee. It employs rhetoric emphasizing political signals ("politics is the art of signals") and includes direct appeals to members of the opposing party, asking them to save the bill. It sharply contrasts the words and deeds of the Reform Party, demanding that they undergo a conversion and become "Pauls from Sauls."
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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 and respectful toward the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Chancellor of Justice, incorporating a humorous and personal note at the outset (the confusion with Riina Sikkut). The tone is concerned and analytical, focusing on legal balance and utilizing strong concepts such as "attitude control" and "obstruction." The speaker poses questions, seeking a logical and well-reasoned explanation from the Chancellor of Justice.
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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 tone is corrective and accusatory, focusing on highlighting the minister’s personal conduct and political inconsistencies. It employs rhetorical questions and common vernacular, such as the expression "the pot calls the kettle black," to underscore the opponent's hypocrisy both on social media and in their definition of evidence-based policy. The style is formal yet emotionally charged, emphasizing a lack of honesty and consistency.
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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 speaker's style is confrontational and direct, employing strong criticism of the opponents' rhetoric and policies. He/She uses rhetorical questions and demands concrete answers from the ministers, for instance, regarding the size of the state's "very large amount of money." He/She criticizes a government colleague for using obscene language, while simultaneously attempting to phrase his/her own statements politely.
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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 demanding and critical, highlighting the injustice inherent in wage disparities. Direct comparisons and emotional appeals are utilized, referencing the life-threatening situations and sacrifices of soldiers ("those who are the first to put their lives on the line for Estonia"). The second address is procedural, demanding a specific answer from the minister rather than evasion, while maintaining respect for the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker's style is predominantly combative, critical, and emotionally charged, utilizing strong language such as "stupid bill," "child-hostile minister," and "heartbreaking letter." He/She contrasts the government's policies with the struggles faced by specific individuals and families (e.g., the Lääne-Nigula family, a mother of six), stressing moral justice. While the speeches are formal (when submitting official inquiries), their content is sharp and accusatory.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, shifting from an initially neutral information request to a critical and accusatory tone in the second address. The speaker employs ethical argumentation, highlighting the necessity of avoiding political corruption and media bias. The appeal is logical and grounded in questions that demand specific conditions and decision-makers.
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2025-06-16
Investigation into the dissemination of misleading information to the public (no. 765)

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal, critical, and demanding, but it starts with an acknowledgment of the general work performed by the security agencies. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on specific facts, dates, and media sources (ERR, Delfi) to prove the dissemination of misleading information. Strong moral appeals are utilized, emphasizing that state institutions must be "impeccable and infallible" and that mistakes must be admitted.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, addressing the minister to seek clarification. The tone is concerned and emphasizes the seriousness of alarming the public, using as an example a specific story shared by a worried citizen. The appeal is logical, demanding a factual explanation to combat emotional misinformation.
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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 interrogative, repeatedly directing questions to the minister regarding the bill's contradictions and flaws, even utilizing extra time for this purpose. Formal language and logical argumentation are employed, emphasizing political failure and economic damage, although the term "tax festival" is used to create a political label.
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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 tone is predominantly combative, accusatory, and demanding, utilizing direct accusations such as "evasion" and "aggressively accused." Both logical appeals (the timeline of ministers) and ethical appeals (responding ethically, the independence of the rule of law) are employed to underscore the injustice and lack of accountability in the minister's conduct. The style is formal yet sharp, focusing on specific incidents (Pihlakodu, the prosecutor's false data).
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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 serious, cautious, and concerned, balancing logical demands (the palliative care action plan) with moral and ethical warnings. The speaker uses formal language, referencing experts and the experiences of foreign countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada) to emphasize the danger of the slippery slope. He also uses a personal example (his mother) and quotes authorities (a bishop, an oncologist) to add weight to his argument.
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2025-06-11
Foreign relations

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The rhetorical style is extremely confrontational, accusatory, and urgent, highlighting the threat to the security of the Jewish community. The speaker employs direct personal attacks against the Foreign Minister, accusing him of arrogant and inappropriate behavior, demagoguery, and making false claims. Both logical references (the dates of votes) and emotional examples (the fear of ordering a Bolt taxi in Paris) are used.
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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 respectful (using the salutations "esteemed," "honored"), but the treatment of the subject matter is serious and concerned. The emphasis is on a logical appeal (a procedural change), which is driven by strong emotional concern for children as the greatest sufferers.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and combative, especially when addressing the Prime Minister, whom the speaker accuses of "sleight of hand" and speaking in the "language of slogans." Strong emotional expressions are employed ("tax festival," "insane," "crushed") alongside stark contrasts between the government's promises and the actual economic situation. The speaker presents their views assertively, demanding that the government "tell the truth" and appeal to its conscience.
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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 polite and respectful, including praise for the presenter and a desire for the media to widely disseminate the speech. The speaker uses a brief personal anecdote (the teacher and the engineer son) to support their arguments, but also issues a direct and critical demand for the state to correct its errors.
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2025-06-04
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and aggressive, particularly concerning the previous promises made by the government and the prime minister. It employs accusations such as "information operation," "smoke and mirrors," and "twisting the truth." Both logical arguments (the necessity of curbing inflation) and direct political attacks are utilized, demanding that the opponent assess its own actions.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is warm, enthusiastic, and starts with a laugh, suggesting a positive attitude when addressing the colleague. Both an emotional appeal (the need for brighter days) and a procedural concern (shelving the topic) are employed. The language is direct and stresses the urgency of the matter.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and occasionally ironic, employing rhetorical questions and calculation problems (the ERJK bill) to bring political accountability to the forefront. It utilizes personalized examples (Võrklaev, Ando Kiviberg) to underscore both political responsibility and procedural injustice. The tone is formal, yet it incorporates sharp digs and humor.
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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 (e.g., "Honorable Minister!"), but the content is critical and urgent, raising direct questions about priorities. A logical appeal is employed, linking the deterioration of roads with social and demographic problems (such as people leaving rural areas and difficulties accessing work). The speaker also begins with a procedural question concerning the minister's official title and the structure of the ministry.
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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 tone is predominantly serious, concerned, and urgent, specifically stressing the appalling nature of the Pihlakodu case and its link to the issue of national dignity. Both emotional appeals (fear, dignity) and logical arguments are employed, citing State Audit Office reports and deficiencies in legislation. The speaker maintains a formal register but strives to keep the topic in the public spotlight to prevent it from fading from memory.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, posing direct questions to the minister regarding their motives and highlighting alleged hypocrisy. It employs both logical appeals (such as statistical data concerning Ida-Virumaa) and emotional language, criticizing the government for "fighting" the school community. The tone is formal, yet sharp and critical.
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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 serious and insistent, combining emotional appeals (suffering, dignity) with logical demands for a clear chain of accountability. The speaker is critical of the ministers' responses, which only offer to deal with the consequences rather than focusing on prevention, using rhetorical questions to underscore the lack of responsibility.
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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 style is formal and directly confrontational, posing sharp questions to the minister regarding the decision's thoroughness and legal basis. It employs both logical (referencing specific legislation) and emotional appeals, emphasizing the value of the contributions made by the local community and alumni, and highlighting the "major blow" being dealt to Hiiumaa.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The tone is empathetic, concerned, and urgent, utilizing powerful emotional appeals to highlight the struggles of families and social isolation. It references heartbreaking cases, family dissolution, and suicides to underscore the tragic consequences stemming from the lack of state support. The style remains formal but includes sharp criticism regarding the superficiality of the state’s approach, balancing procedural information with social values.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding coping policies (no 736)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style is sharp, accusatory, and emotional, frequently employing rhetorical questions and direct admonitions ("Stop deceiving the people!"). The speaker uses both factual arguments (listing tax hikes) and moral appeals, describing the shame and suffering of those living in poverty. The government's actions are described as cynical, and the minister is accused of failing to answer questions, pointing to the "silo mentality" prevalent among the ministries.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is serious, urgent, and emotionally charged, emphasizing the poignancy and horror of the subject matter ("a very painful topic," "a horrifying rape case"). Both emotional appeals (families, suffering) and logical demands for the explicit definition of legislation and accountability are employed. The address is formal and directed to the Speaker of the Riigikogu, the Minister, and colleagues.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent, emotional ("My heart aches"), and critical, utilizing the Pihlakodu case as a moral appeal. The speaker balances emotional references to the victims' families with a logical argument regarding the necessity of legislative clarity. The style is formal, addressing the Riigikogu and the minister, yet it conveys a powerful societal message.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, characteristic of the Riigikogu context, and addresses the minister respectfully. Both logical (an oversight question) and emotional appeals are utilized, describing the Supreme Court decision as "slightly stunning to society" and "very strange."
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, concerned, and at times confrontational, focusing primarily on protecting vulnerable target groups. It employs both political polarization and accusations (e.g., directed at the Social Democrats) and emotional appeals delivered through specific, real-life examples drawn from rural areas. The discourse itself is formal, yet it includes sharp critiques regarding the government's activities.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, forceful, and at times emotional, particularly when highlighting the contradiction between the government's actions and promises. Strong phrases are employed, such as "the biggest failure," and the opposing side is accused of hypocrisy or "overt arrogance." Nevertheless, the new minister is acknowledged for providing substantive answers, maintaining a debate tone that is official yet passionate.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is predominantly serious, concerned, and at times emotional, especially when discussing the suffering and lack of dignity experienced by the generation that survived the Second World War. The style is formal but contains sharp criticism directed at the government, calling it the "government of uncertainty" and criticizing the "slogan-driven nature of the Reform Party." Both statistical data and personal stories, as well as historical references (the occupation period), are used to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp and critical, emphasizing injustice and concern for the safety of the elderly, particularly in light of the Pihlakodu case. Strong metaphors and political slogans are used ("jokk," "the enrichment of gray cardinals"), along with comparisons to previous political disappointments (the second pension pillar). Although the content is politically charged, the presentation is formal and thorough, while simultaneously acknowledging the minister's directness.
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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 rhetorical style is critical, analytical, and incisive, employing strong negative phrasing such as "complete nonsense" and "absurd" to characterize the government's actions. The address is formal and centers on logical arguments concerning the nation's planning chaos and regulatory unfairness, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of restoring public confidence.
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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, cautious, and substantive, emphasizing delicacy and clarity when addressing a sensitive topic. Both logical arguments are employed (the absence of regulations, the recovery of young people) as well as a moral appeal (dignity, the fear of being a burden). The speaker addresses members of the Riigikogu and the public, utilizing references to the media and church leaders.
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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, direct, and demanding, posing the question as a request for accountability. Logical pressure is applied by comparing the defense of the Culture Minister's priority with the publicly stated salary increase priorities of other ministers (teachers, police officers, rescuers).
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the members of the Riigikogu. The speaker uses logical arguments and poses rhetorical questions to call into question the bill's proponent regarding their preparatory work and readiness to communicate with the Electoral Commission. The tone is analytical and constructive.
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2025-04-16
Poverty

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The speaking style is formal, yet sharp, critical, and demanding, including direct corrections aimed at the prime minister (e.g., concerning the Second Pillar issue). It employs both emotional appeals (referencing the "fragile nation-state" and "Estonia's hidden side") and strong data-based argumentation to highlight the extent of poverty and regional inequality. It uses figurative language, referring to previously successful policies as the "little golden key."
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2025-04-16
Considering the material from the Riigikogu budget control committee’s Monday discussion on price increases, Eurostat’s comparative data regarding price increases, the Institute for Economic Research’s latest barometer, the March Eurobarometer survey, and Isamaa’s recent proposals on how to mitigate inflation (reducing government spending with a negative supplementary budget and abolishing increases in indirect taxes – gas, petrol, electricity and diesel excise duties, and VAT – in the coming months), conclusions regarding government policy.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The style is sharp, anxious, and confrontational, addressing the Prime Minister directly. It utilizes both emotional appeals (poverty, the struggles of families with children) and logical arguments (tax hikes, the decline in purchasing power). The speech is formal (delivered before the Riigikogu), but its content is intensely critical, highlighting the government's inaction regarding regional marginalization and the high cost of living.
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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 speech is critical and urgent in tone, utilizing formal address within the Riigikogu. The rhetoric balances emotional appeal (referencing the "horrific case of the rapist of the elderly") with logical, data-driven argumentation (price hikes, profits). The speaker is highly persistent, continuing to pose questions even after repeated warnings that their time has expired.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and accusatory, emphasizing the theme of government deceit ("valetanud," "luisanud") concerning tax increases and electricity prices. However, the text simultaneously opens with a call for statesmanship and respectful debate, criticizing the diminishing of female politicians. It employs both logical arguments (a billion euros in tax burden) and emotional appeal, describing poverty and children's hunger.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational, urgent, and emotionally charged, especially concerning livelihood issues ("you can't pay the electricity bill with pastries"). Both logical arguments are used (referencing Finland and experts) and personal attacks, accusing the prime minister and male politicians of the Reform Party of insulting and demeaning female politicians. Finally, hope is expressed for a public debate regarding the unanswered questions.
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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 critical and concerned, focusing on specific procedural failures and the practical obstacles faced by citizens. An emotional appeal is employed, highlighting the disregard shown toward the concerns of large families, while simultaneously maintaining a formal address (Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu, Chancellor of Justice). The speaker poses pointed questions regarding practical solutions (legal aid, state fee).
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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 initially respectful towards the minister but quickly turns confrontational and provocative. Emotionally charged examples (e.g., a transgender boxer, bullying funded by state money) and personal experience are used to call into question the minister's ability to solve complex social problems. The speaker repeatedly asks challenging questions regarding specific regulations.
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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 formal, deferential, and interrogative, directed toward the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the presenter. Logical argumentation is utilized, grounded in the presentation of a specific, high-profile example, in order to underscore the potential negative ramifications of the draft legislation and the corresponding responsibility of the lawmaker.
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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 rhetorical style is serious and argumentative, presenting direct counterarguments to the opposition's claims ("No, it is not. This is a security issue"). An insistent tone is employed, especially when addressing security matters, relying on logical appeals and references to assessments by security institutions that have been covered in the media.
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2025-03-26
Integration of immigrants

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, interrogative, and formal, typically employed when addressing ministers in the Riigikogu (Parliament) chamber. This style relies on logical oppositions (e.g., an unfulfilled quota versus the desire to increase that quota) and factual evidence to cast doubt on the rationality of the government's decisions. The tone is one of concern, emphasizing the urgent necessity of addressing domestic social issues.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical, questioning, and concerned, focusing on logical and economic arguments (the price of electricity, impoverishment). Direct questions are employed to debunk common narratives (e.g., the decreasing cost of wind energy) and to bring the security aspect to the forefront. Attention is also directed toward social consequences, such as climate anxiety among young people.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, accusing the minister of arrogant behavior and inappropriate self-congratulation. Both logical arguments are employed (bureaucracy, the high hourly cost) as well as ethical appeals (referencing the Prime Minister's demand for humility). The tone conveys astonishment and bewilderment, emphasizing the government's fundamental misalignment of priorities.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is extremely critical, urgent, and combative, especially directed at the government, which is accused of complacency and naivety. It employs strong emotional appeals (the risk of terrorist acts, a brutal attack) and historical references (the Era of Silence, the Narva tank) alongside parallels to protecting personal property ("building a fence around one's house"). The style is direct and demands 24/7 service to the state.
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2025-03-19
Third reading of the draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal yet passionate, combining political analysis (indexing, risk of poverty) with a strong emotional appeal (a personal story, concern over the birth rate). Sharp criticism and irony are directed at the government, referencing their previous negative actions and "thanking the party" for a small positive initiative. Figurative expressions are used, such as "birth rate plummeting like a stone" and "three steps back."
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, combining emotional appeals (family insecurity, shockingly high bills) with logical arguments and statistics. The speaker uses sharp language to describe the government's hypocrisy and injustice, noting that the government's rhetoric has not been matched by its actions. Real-life examples are also employed (the series "[Segasummasuvila] on wheels") alongside ironic references ("the 'chicken-moose-type' tax change").
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent and passionate, emphasizing the seriousness of the birth crisis and its national importance ("We are already too late"). The speaker uses emotional appeals, combining them with concrete statistical data, and is sharply critical of opponents, accusing them of ugly demagogic tactics and ridiculing large families.
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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 rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and demanding, focusing on calling the prime minister's credibility into question. Strong emotional appeals are utilized (the hardships faced by families and pensioners), along with a direct historical comparison (a quote from Kaja Kallas) to demand honesty, prioritizing confrontation over logical debate.
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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 intensely interrogative, presenting the minister with several pointed and detailed questions. Logical appeals are employed, and clarification of facts is demanded, highlighting contradictions between the minister's past and current terminology (e.g., the definition of Aurora). The tone is critical and skeptical, with the aim of forcing the opposing party to specify procedural and financial details.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is provocative and emphasizes an urgent need for action, employing emotional appeals (children’s safety, fear). The style is formal, yet it includes sharp comparisons and rhetorical questions regarding the opposing side's political consistency. A specific narrative (a child on the way to school) is used to illustrate the gravity of the situation.
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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 rhetorical style is highly passionate, direct, and combative, going so far as to accuse opponents of outright lies, gullibility, and naivety. Strong emotional appeals are employed, grounded in personal and national historical trauma, referencing the fate of the Ingrian people and their subjugation under Soviet rule. The speaker balances this historical narrative and ethical calls (such as voting according to conscience) with constitutional arguments.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Estonian Academy of Arts' International Cooperation (no 677)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and moral, underscoring ethical responsibility and the necessity of trusting the feelings of the Jewish community. Emotional appeals are employed, referencing fear, mental health, and the brutal character of the events of October 7th. Although the tone is demanding, the speaker thanks the minister for the measured response.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The rhetorical style is insistent, direct, and combative, warning opponents against "naivety" in security matters. Both logical arguments (references to KAPO and Finland) and sharp personal attacks are used, labeling the opponent's handling of budgetary funds as "shady dealings." The overall tone is concerned and demands readiness for threats.
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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, sharp, and penetrating, utilizing both logical arguments (costs, statistics) and emotional appeals. Strong rhetorical questions are employed, emphasizing the government's responsibility to future generations ("What will we tell our children?") and the impoverishment of the taxpayer. The address is formal ("Honorable Prime Minister!"), but confrontational in substance.
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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 critical and direct, particularly when challenging government claims, labeling them as "irresponsible" and "not to be taken seriously." The speaker employs logical arguments, drawing upon community feedback and studies to underscore the gravity of the situation and demand concrete actions.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, courteous, and interrogative, beginning with strong agreement regarding the law's objective. The speaker employs a logical appeal to broaden the discussion beyond the narrow scope of the bill, focusing on the social and psychological consequences (defiance, alienation).
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, presenting the minister with direct and critical questions concerning the necessity of the draft legislation and procedural errors. The tone is one of concern and focuses on logical arguments, such as the increase in bureaucracy and the failure to notify relevant stakeholders. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis remains on the procedural and practical consequences.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is concerned and empathetic, starting with a concrete example of a "concerned mother" to highlight the human impact of the policy. The speaker poses direct questions to the minister, focusing on the logical argument regarding the lack of access to services in rural areas. The tone is more inquisitive and emphasizes the gravity of the situation rather than being aggressive or confrontational.
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2025-01-29
Population policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, emphasizing the seriousness of the demographic situation and the government's irresponsibility. Strong ideological contrasts are employed ("left-liberal ideological equality policy" versus "the interests of the nation-state"). The appeals combine procedural criticism (cuts implemented before analysis) with emotional arguments, referencing the health of mothers with many children and the plight of worried parents.
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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 interrogative, respectfully addressing the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The speech is logical and focuses on political detail, using concrete examples (e.g., the Bolt language test) to underscore the seriousness of the problem.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is critical and cautionary, employing rhetorical questions (e.g., "How far will this take us?"). It utilizes both logical appeals (the lack of political consensus) and strong emotional and hyperbolic examples (a child wanting to be a cat or a tree) to underscore the danger of the issue. The tone is formal, but the content is sharply oppositional.
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2025-01-22
Draft law on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning complaints procedures (534 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a rapporteur from the lead committee addressing the Riigikogu. The speech is logical and fact-based, focusing on the details and schedule of the bill's proceedings; emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The tone of the speech is critical and emotionally charged, using a specific example (a mother of six children from Tallinn) to illustrate the situation and emphasize the injustice. Rhetorical questions are employed, which highlight the problem created by the government and compel the presenter to offer solutions.
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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 tone is sharply critical and accusatory, aimed particularly at the ruling coalition. Emotional appeals are employed, referencing the outrage felt by members of the Defense League (Kaitseliit) and the public's affection for the leader who stepped down. The speaker uses a headcount of those present in the chamber as a tactical maneuver to highlight the coalition's attempts to shirk responsibility.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, calling into question the limits of the minister's actions and responsibilities. Logical argumentation is employed, stressing the negative impact of removing specific funding (€101,000) on children's mental health. The tone is concerned and demanding.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is academic, analytical, and critical, focusing on ethical and cultural appeals. The speaker uses metaphors such as "steamroller" and "throwing a wrench in the works" to characterize the parliament's behavior. The tone is formal and concludes on a conciliatory note, offering cooperation aimed at improving political culture.
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2025-01-13
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, presenting the prime minister with a series of specific and pointed questions. It employs a logical and investigative approach, demanding clarification regarding the government's calculations and strategic choices. The tone is professionally challenging, focusing on facts and details.
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2024-12-18
Foreign policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is formal and emphasizes gravitas, yet it incorporates powerful emotional appeals and storytelling, particularly when describing Israeli tragedies and during the presentation of the football. The tone is critical and deeply concerned, accusing the minister of implementing policies that have allowed antisemitism to spread. A physical prop—a football bearing the names of deceased children—is employed to illustrate the message and lend it greater emotional impact.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, employing strong emotional appeals, especially on the topics of children's safety and the government's broken promises ("my heart aches," "unbelievably reckless behavior"). The speaker balances the description of practical concerns (e.g., the TikTok case) with high-level legal and political analysis, highlighting the crisis of trust and the forgetting of the spirit of the constitution. He begins with specific examples drawn from the media (Elu24, Karl Reispass) and subsequently moves on to broader political and security issues.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and focused on specific questions, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister with respect. Critical, yet logical, argumentation is employed, accusing the officials implementing the cuts of acting "with blinkers."
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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 speech is formal and presented as a critical question, using respectful forms of address ("Honorable Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu! Respected Presenter!"). The rhetoric is pragmatic and logical, focusing on cost-benefit analysis and warning against the proliferation of bureaucracy.
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2024-12-11
Third Reading of the Draft Health Care Act (433 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, cautious, and insistent, emphasizing the need to be vigilant and keep a close watch on matters. The speaker employs a logical and evidence-based approach, drawing upon their previous ministerial experience and extensive citations from a medical expert. They use their platform to remind the Riigikogu of the history and risks associated with this sensitive topic.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious and forceful, focusing on ensuring the safety of children and minimizing risks. The argumentation is primarily logical and procedural, criticizing the transfer of jurisdiction from the courts to administrative bodies and highlighting the practical shortcomings of the bill. Strong warnings are used regarding the danger of people with "security gaps" and "criminal habits" working with children.
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2024-12-11
Suffrage

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The style is formal and parliamentary, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The tone is analytical and pointed, particularly when raising procedural questions regarding the content of the explanatory memorandum. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing the requirement for constitutionality and referencing the Minister's prior press conference statements.
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2024-12-09
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, employing emotional appeal, referencing personal experience and the community's vulnerability. Direct rhetorical questions and figurative language are utilized (e.g., "hand outstretched, running") to emphasize the rushed and inappropriate nature of the minister's actions.
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2024-12-09
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is insistent, critical, and occasionally emotional, employing powerful metaphors (such as "the land is failing," "the afflicted") while stressing the gravity of the demographic crisis. The appeal is made both to logic (citing the positive outcomes of earlier support measures) and to safeguarding the security of families. The interaction with the minister is pointed, yet a positive indication of starting a dialogue is noted at the conclusion.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and suspicious, utilizing emotionally charged expressions such as "outlandish views" and "ideologically corrupted thinking." The speaker poses questions that contain strong accusations regarding political motives (drumming up voters), prioritizing ideological appeal over data-based discussion.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The style is predominantly formal and explanatory, especially concerning the co-presenter, who provides a comprehensive overview of the committee's discussion and logically addresses risk questions (e.g., the manipulation of children). The tone is serious and supportive, emphasizing the importance of protecting children and highlighting the professionalism of the committee. The speech focusing on demographics is encouraging and utilizes comparative examples (Israel, 2017 grants) to underscore the political choices involved.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the draft Health Care Services Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is consistent, demanding, and detail-oriented, repeatedly asking for clarification on legal specifics ("I even asked three times in the committee"). Both logical argumentation (the difference between a law and a regulation) and strong emotional persuasion are employed, highlighting warnings from medical experts regarding the dangers of rushing and patient regret. They address both members of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the general public ("those who are able to watch us tonight").
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is initially apologetic and explanatory concerning a procedural matter (the presence of the ball). However, the message itself is emotional and symbolic; the speaker uses the ball as a visual aid to highlight the terrorization faced by Israeli victims and to elicit compassion. The tone is formal (addressing the Vice-Chairman) but the content is urgent, underscoring the lack of awareness in Estonia.
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2024-12-04
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is confrontational and accusatory, employing emotional appeals (shame, fear) to criticize the actions of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister. The speaker begins with a personal anecdote intended to justify their speaking style, but quickly transitions to a sharp political attack, specifically accusing the Prime Minister of being tight-lipped.
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2024-12-04
The situation regarding the state's finances

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The style is direct, questioning, and confrontational, demanding explanation and accountability from the minister. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing specific sources (ERR news, special committee) and individuals to emphasize the seriousness of the problem. The tone is formal, but sharp and critical in substance.
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2024-12-04
Values-based policy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The tone is accusatory, urgent, and confrontational, using strong emotional appeals (such as displaying a football with children's names on it) to amplify the political message. The style is direct and demands clear answers, also including procedural complaints regarding interference from other ministers.
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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 serious, concerned, and at times sharp, focusing on the threat to children's safety and criticizing the rushing of the procedure. Both logical arguments (judicial independence, administrative burden) and emotional appeals (reference to pedophiles and the threat of vigilantism) are employed. The style is formal, yet it includes direct questions and demands for dialogue, accusing the opposing side of evading answers.
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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 sharply critical and emotional, employing strong moral appeals, particularly concerning the dignity and vulnerability of the elderly. The words "cynical" and "paltry sum" are used repeatedly to emphasize the unethical nature of the cut compared to its minor financial impact on the state budget. The style is confrontational, posing direct questions and referencing previous promises that the government has broken.
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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 tone is critical, concerned, and at times emotional, employing powerful metaphors, such as equating a parent with a homeless person and labeling politics "the art of signals." It appeals both to logic (by referencing analyses and a marginal saving of 1.5 million euros) and to emotion (the demographic crisis, the lack of a sense of security). The style is formal yet direct, addressing both the audience present in the chamber and those watching online.
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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 style is critical and deeply concerned, utilizing emotional appeals to emphasize the vulnerability and injustice faced by the elderly, going so far as to label the cuts "outrageous." However, the author supports these claims by mentioning specific figures and administrative problems (such as IT system failures and wage stagnation), thus balancing the emotional and logical aspects of the approach.
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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 tone is combative, critical, and at times urgent, especially when criticizing the government’s “breaking of promises” (or “perfidy”) and its “steamroller” tactics. It utilizes value-based language, linking the status of being a homeowner with dignity and responsibility. The style is formal yet purposeful, incorporating both questions and procedural interventions.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate and critical of the coalition, combining legal argumentation with a broad social and historical context. It employs both logical comparisons (Finland's happiness index) and value-based appeals (the Christian cultural sphere, the Soviet legacy). The address is formal but includes strong emotional elements that underscore the importance of family and peace of mind.
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2024-11-06
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and formal, focusing on legal and economic arguments. Strong expressions are employed (e.g., "a situation of state theft," "creeping nationalization"), and colleagues are urged to reflect deeply on the consequences of the draft bill. Appeals are made to logic and facts, rather than to emotions.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is demanding and confrontational, particularly regarding the excuse of the speaker's technical role, which is viewed as an evasion of answering. Sharp comparisons are employed (Reform Party ministers vs. female ministers; the state's double standards concerning loans and taxes), and accountability and explanations based on conscience are demanded. The tone is critical and emphasizes the necessity of an honest and comprehensive response.
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2024-11-06
Suffrage

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is challenging and demanding, employing strong political imagery, such as the Prime Minister falling "hostage" to the Social Democrats. Rhetorical questions are utilized, and value-based arguments (a sense of responsibility) are stressed in order to pressure the government. The tone is formal, yet its content is sharp and politically charged.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is sharp, critical, and rhetorically charged, employing metaphors such as "the age of illusionists" and pointing to political hypocrisy. Although one speaker praises the minister's polite communication style, the overall tone is accusatory and stresses the damaging emotional and economic impact of political decisions on vulnerable groups. Well-known proverbs are also utilized, such as "constant dripping wears away the stone."
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursor Substances (state duties in the health and social sphere) (502 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and polite, utilizing respectful forms of address when speaking to the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The speaker balances the critical question with a compliment directed at the Minister, maintaining a rather conciliatory tone. A logical appeal is employed, referencing a specific percentage increase and framing it in the form of a question.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, accusatory, and ideological, employing strong warnings against "creeping nationalization" and forgetting the "lessons of socialism." The minister’s explanations are referred to as "evasive," and the opposing side’s (Tanel Kiik) speech is labeled as demagoguery and obfuscation. It appeals both to logical arguments (unequal competition) and emotional fears (a nationalized economy).
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is demanding and procedural, expressing dissatisfaction with the rapporteur's refusal to publicly answer a "perfectly logical question." The speaker emphasizes the necessity of public discussion ("in the public eye") and employs a logical appeal to ensure that the answers are recorded in the transcript and reach the readers. The tone is formal, addressing the esteemed Vice-Chairman and the rapporteur.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medical Devices Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (granting competence to the Medicines Agency) (Bill 448 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and inquiry-based, focusing on the linguistic clarity and logic of the law. The speaker uses a rhetorical question to emphasize the need to call things by their proper names and avoid terminology that might strike the average person as humorous. The tone is formal and businesslike, addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur.
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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 sharp, directly confrontational, and at times personally aggressive, criticizing the minister’s self-assurance and suggesting he needs to improve his communication skills when dealing with women. External authorities are cited to back up the arguments, such as assessments from entrepreneurs and quotes from Toomas Luman, all intended to demonstrate the failure of the government’s policy. The overall tone is predominantly questioning and provocative.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is confrontational and accusatory, highlighting the Interior Minister’s duplicity, failures to act, and decision to choose the easier front. Strong emotional appeals are employed (such as insulting Christians), and the criticism targets both the political substance and the procedural decisions made by the presiding officer. The speaker is extremely detailed when lodging procedural protests.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and direct, accusing the minister of demagoguery, arrogance, and resorting to labeling. It employs both personal defense arguments (specifically against being called a "liar") and strong emotional expressions (such as "the tax cascade is strangling ordinary people"). At the same time, the speaker commends the minister when he attempts to engage in debate, and also acknowledges colleagues for posing questions.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and directly confrontational, presenting sharp questions to the minister in the form of an interpellation. Logical argumentation is employed, starkly contrasting the facts asserted by the minister with the actual increase in the cost of living. The conclusion is presented as a conditional demand: that without a price cap, the promise can no longer be presented as a verifiable fact.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, posing direct and well-considered questions to the minister. The speaker relies on logical arguments and the viewpoints of experts (Priit Kama) to critique political decisions. Specific, albeit brief, emotional appeals (a reference to murder) are also employed to illustrate the consequences of the policy.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and emotional, leveling accusations of cynicism and carelessness against the government. It appeals to emotions, highlighting the target group's vulnerability and inability to fight back, and criticizes the treatment of people merely as statistics. Historical context (WWII, Stalinist occupation) is utilized to underscore the suffering and dignity of the elderly.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and supportive, yet it contains sharp criticism regarding the government's tax policy, labeling the situation "grotesque." It employs both logical arguments (reducing bureaucracy) and emotional appeals, highlighting the issues of loneliness and deprivation in rural areas. The speaker requested additional time and addressed those present in the hall directly, as well as those watching late in the evening.
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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 sharp and confrontational, featuring both detailed questions about the budget and personal criticism aimed at the minister's verbal conduct towards female politicians ("verbally roughing up"). Strong emotional appeals are employed, linking them to specific financial cut figures, and reference is made to the fundamental nature of politics ("politics is the art of signals").
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is dual: one speaker is confrontational and accusatory, employing ethical appeals and demanding a future apology ("the whole thing smelled bad"). This speaker relies on speculation and highlighting political ties (SALK, prohibited donations). The second speaker is pragmatic and institutional, drawing on their previous ministerial experience in public administration and posing practical questions about the results of the reform.
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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 critical, accusatory, and emotional, contrasting the government's past promises ("beautiful words") with today's cuts ("reality"). Strong language is used, such as "tainted family policy" and branding mothers as "freeloaders." The importance of political signals is emphasized, arguing that the state is sending the message: "the state doesn't care, the state doesn't support."
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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, yet simultaneously urgent and concerned, emphasizing the need to avoid "gross errors" in the matter of child protection. Rhetorical questions are repeatedly employed to pressure the rapporteur and the coalition regarding their own declared values, thereby creating an atmosphere of urgency and demanding clarity.
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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 forceful, critical, and at times emotional, especially regarding the government's actions, which are described as "spineless and faceless." Memorable metaphors are used (e.g., population policy is not a "letter to Santa Claus" and "the grass is greener where it is watered"). It appeals both to logic (statistics and historical data) and to emotions (the removal of families' sense of security).
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is sharp, critical, and directly confrontational, calling into question the minister's optimism and actual capacity for effective action. The speaker employs logical arguments to highlight the contradiction between tax increases and regional policy, dismissing the minister's objectives as mere slogans and utopian fantasies.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker's style is critical and procedural, focusing on ministerial accountability and discourteous behavior ("upsakad"). A rhetorical question is employed to underscore the urgency of restoring communication between the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The tone is formal and centers on a logical argument rather than emotional persuasion.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The speech is formal and balanced, addressing the respected Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. He/She uses both personal narratives (the 2020 event) and historical analogies (the comparison involving Tallinn) to justify the position. The style is direct and includes a slight self-justification regarding previous actions, concluding with a question about the considerations behind the Minister of Foreign Affairs' actions.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, emotional, and urgent, employing strong value-based appeals to defend motherhood, parenthood, and freedom of choice. The speaker contrasts the government's actions with liberal values and the Constitution, going so far as to compare the mandates to the behavior of the Soviet state. Rhetorical questions are used repeatedly, and it is stressed that the government's actions are "very sad and embarrassing."
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2024-09-18
Policy pursued within the administrative domain

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, utilizing strong emotional appeals and accusations (e.g., "reckless," "class-divisive," "shameful"). The speaker employs the metaphor of politics as the art of signaling, presenting the opposition's actions as the deliberate pitting of different family models against each other ("a textbook example of divide and conquer"). Sharp questions are raised regarding the minister's motives and the origin of the policy.
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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 speaker's style is highly respectful, grateful, and conciliatory, especially concerning the Chancellor of Justice's presentation. Formal language is employed, and emphasis is placed on ethical and emotional values, such as dignity and universal human relationships. Self-critical questions are raised regarding the conduct of politicians in order to prompt improvements.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is passionate, critical, and forceful, repeatedly employing the metaphor that "politics is the art of signals." The speaker combines emotional appeals (such as valuing motherhood and fomenting class enmity) with factual references (migration statistics, previous budget cuts). The tone is anxious and cautionary, stressing that time is not ticking in Estonia’s favor.
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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 analytical and sharp, posing direct and interconnected questions to the minister. The tone is one of concern and warning, highlighting the dangers associated with mass immigration and the troubles that lie ahead. Logical argumentation is employed, connecting migration, regional policy, and internal security to underscore the peril posed by the demographic crisis.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and critical, yet personally respectful toward the minister, who is referred to as a "good worker." The appeal is primarily logical and based on an analysis of procedural errors and market effects. The speaker uses the experience of the former minister to encourage the current minister to provide political input himself and to supervise the work of the ministry.
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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 tone is critical and matter-of-fact, focusing on procedural inefficiency and using descriptors like "clumsy" and "bureaucratic." Logical argumentation is employed, stressing that there is no time for bureaucratic funding models during an emergency.
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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 highly combative, accusatory, and emotionally charged, utilizing strong appeals to the people's feelings and historical pain. Sharp personal attacks are employed, calling the minister "purely of the Savisaar school" and accusing him of arrogance and disregard for the feelings of the Estonian people. Questions are repeatedly posed to draw attention to the failure to provide answers and to procedural violations.
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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 style is sharp, combative, and critical, highlighting the government's incompetence and broken promises. Emotional appeals are employed, referencing letters from pensioners and interest groups, as well as the "cries for help" from vulnerable target groups. The frequent use of contrasts is notable, pitting the Reform Party's slogan of "certainty" against the "uncertainty" arising in reality, and contrasting the government's words with its actions.
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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 rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and concerned, using strong emotional terms such as "perversely," "exploitation," and "anti-child." The speaker contrasts the prime ministerial candidate's sympathetic promises (a sense of security) with the Reform Party's actual actions (tax hikes, insecurity), employing a logical appeal to expose the contradictions.
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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 critical, accusatory, and deeply concerned, aimed squarely at the coalition government's inaction and lack of empathy. It employs both emotional appeals (such as faith in the state and a sense of security) and logical questions regarding the costs of developing new support measures and the working hours required of officials. The speaker uses direct references to the ignoring of key interest groups (specifically mentioning the Association of Large Families) to underscore the government's procedural flaws.
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2024-06-19
Third Reading of the Draft Law on the State Supplementary Budget for 2024 (Bill 456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, employing direct accusations of obfuscation and deceit. The speaker combines emotional matters of trust with logical, data-driven arguments, citing official tables. The tone is skeptical and demanding.
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, focusing on moral indignation (taking money from children). The speaker repeatedly levels direct accusations of lying ("You have been lied to") and employs strong negative metaphors (e.g., "pigs in the rye," "wicked fairy tale character") to condemn the opponents' actions.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, focusing on clarifying background information and objectives. The speaker uses direct questions (for example, concerning the bill's purpose and the initial reason for establishing the working group) and actively denies any hostility, emphasizing the desire to reveal the topic's background and defuse the skepticism prevailing in the hall.
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2024-06-12
Estonian-language school environment

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The style is formal (addressing the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister), but the tone is concerned and urgent, posing direct questions to the Minister. Both logical arguments (statistical data, the necessity of public administration) and emotional and value-based expressions are used, referring to the school as "Estonian-minded" and the region as a "bastion."
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2024-06-12
Defense expenditures

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is combative and penetrating, containing direct accusations leveled at the government, including charges of lying and an overly sensitive reaction to criticism. The speaker employs logical arguments, relying on the security situation and expert consensus, contrasting this with the government's Excel spreadsheet-based approach. The tone is formal, yet highly critical and demanding, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is serious and partially defensive, utilizing rhetorical questions to challenge the motives of the opposing side. The speaker expresses personal concern and embarrassment regarding the questions coming from the floor, balancing emotional and logical argumentation.
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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 tone is critical and concerned, highlighting the serious issues facing the Estonian economy and the government's lack of effectiveness. The style is formal (addressing the esteemed Chairman and Minister), yet the substance is confrontational, utilizing logical arguments and referencing the public statements of other ministers (the Minister of the Interior, the Prime Minister) to demonstrate internal government conflict.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and deeply concerned, employing powerful phrases such as "birth rate plummeting like a stone" and "the demographic cesspool." The speaker balances emotional appeals (cuts made at the expense of children) with statistical data (birth figures, the rising cost of living). He personally criticizes the minister, labeling him arrogant and accusing him of dismantling population policy.
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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 confrontational and critical, immediately beginning by correcting the minister and emphasizing the inconsistency with earlier positions. Logical arguments and references to studies are employed to support the assertion that the minister’s stances are not driven by security considerations. The tone is formal, yet sharply accusatory, hinting at the minister’s motives (seeking votes).
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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 formal, analytical, and concerned, focusing on facts and international comparisons. The speaker relies on logical arguments, utilizing percentage figures and specific references (e.g., Malmö) to emphasize the seriousness of the problem. The tone is urgent, especially regarding the need to advance legislation.
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2024-05-08
Message Clarity

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharply aggressive and accusatory, frequently employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the opposing party's ethics and competence. The speaker relies on a list of specific failures and scandals (trademark theft, copying the Eurovision dance) and employs strong terminology such as "hijacking" and "deception." The appeal is a blend of procedural criticism and strong, ethics-based condemnation.
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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 defensive and at times aggressive, utilizing strong emotional appeals focused on offending the feelings of believers and highlighting a lack of respect. Direct personal accusations (aimed at Juku-Kalle Raid) and rhetorical questions are employed to emphasize the opposing side's incomprehension ("what is it that they don't understand?"). The tone is rather formal, but sharp and demanding in its content.
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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 tone is confrontational and critical, accusing the minister of demagoguery and ignoring stakeholders’ proposals. The speaker uses sharp phrases, such as "masterclass in demagoguery" and "hypocritical," to emphasize their opposition to both the substance of the draft legislation and the procedural approach. Both political criticism and logical argumentation regarding substitution effects are utilized.
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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 rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and penetrating, employing strong emotional appeals (e.g., the withdrawal of funding for children's extracurricular activities, future Olympic athletes). Direct labeling is utilized, calling the government "lying" and "passive," and referencing "cynical decisions." The speaker uses narrative elements (the teachers' strike, the loss of Rally Estonia) and historical comparisons (the legacy of the Soviet era).
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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 rhetorical style is serious and concerned, highlighting the vital and existential significance of the topics discussed (food security, catastrophes). Strong contrasts are employed, such as the term "extreme green transitionists," alongside rhetorical questions, to illustrate the political conflict and the divergence of visions. The speaker uses the metaphor of a tug-of-war to clarify the opposing directions.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and highly emotional, employing powerful phrases such as "incitement to hatred," "cynical provocation," and "irreparable harm." The speaker draws on both facts and legal statutes, alongside emotional appeals, quoting a letter from a devastated parent to underscore the moral damage caused by the minister's actions. Furthermore, they utilize irony and juxtaposition, referencing, for instance, Orwell's novel "1984" and contrasting the minister's courteous demeanor before the cameras with their aggressive conduct in the workplace.
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2024-03-20
Suffrage

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and urgent, emphasizing the government's inaction ("We no longer have time"). It employs both logical arguments (citing experts and public opinion) and emotional pressure, particularly concerning the protection of children and families. The style is confrontational, drawing sharp contrasts (citizens of the aggressor state versus victims) and utilizing rhetorical questions.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, beginning with an acknowledgement of the presenter's party (Isamaa) for prioritizing education. It then quickly shifts to critical questions, employing a rhetorical question to challenge the Prime Minister’s economic narrative. The tone is concerned, linking the consequences of education policy to internal security and regional development.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the VAT Rate on Cancer Medicines" (277 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is emotional and compelling, utilizing personal stories (the loss of a father and husband to cancer) and the example of Hille Tänavsuu to forge a strong emotional connection. Political criticism directed at the government is delivered sharply, accusing them of creating uncertainty. Both logical arguments (such as the impact of taxes on the economy) and appeals to compassion and hope are employed.
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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 rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and critical, employing strong emotional language (e.g., "to bully") to condemn the actions of the government. The speaker poses direct questions and demands specific proposals from the minister, while simultaneously stressing that they had previously briefed the minister on the matter. The appeals are a blend of logical facts (a specific sum of money) and an emotional sense of justice.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The tone of the speech is critical, urgent, and at times confrontational, especially directed at the government and the Minister of Social Protection. Both logical arguments are employed (referencing statistics and the constitution) and emotional appeals, stressing the unfair treatment of large families and procedural manipulation. The style is formal, yet it contains sharp accusations aimed at political opponents.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, confrontational, and accusatory, directed particularly at the Prime Minister and the Minister of Social Protection, who are labeled as hostile to children and families. The text employs both emotional appeals (such as "hope dies last" and frightening families) and legal arguments (including quoting the Constitution and recommending the reading of the annotated edition). Personal criticisms are also present, focusing on the Prime Minister's "somewhat petulant behavior" and past scandals.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning business activities originating in Estonia and related to Russia during the War in Ukraine (No. 598)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, confrontational, and accusatory, employing rhetorical questions aimed at holding the Prime Minister accountable. The speaker calls into question the Prime Minister's moral authority, contrasting her public condemnations of other businesspeople with the activities of her own spouse. The tone is formal (given the Riigikogu context), yet sharp and personal in substance.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is combative, insistent, and sharply critical, combining emotional appeals (families are repeatedly dealt blows, letters causing anguish) with specific demographic data. Direct accusations are leveled at the government (turning a deaf ear, mishandling large families), yet the prime minister is praised for quoting the preamble of the constitution. The overall tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the necessity of action.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and structured, employing logical arguments and rhetorical questions to challenge government policy (e.g., "Where does that leave the market economy?"). The tone is critical and concerned, particularly regarding the security of supply and the stagnation of the economy, yet it remains formal and focused on policy. It uses figurative language, referring to the energy sector as a "big puzzle" that must be started with the corner pieces.
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2024-02-21
Large families

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, repeatedly demanding the factual basis for the data from the opposing side and accusing them of demagoguery. Strong phrases are employed, such as the dissemination of "distorted and misleading" information and "irresponsible polarization." The speaker also expresses frustration to the session chair that they lack the opportunity to respond in a dialogue format to the claims made against them.
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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 rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strongly negative and emotional judgments, such as "unjust," "perverse," and "deceitful." The speaker utilizes irony and rhetorical questions ("Allow me to laugh!") to ridicule the opponent's arguments and cast doubt on their credibility. The tone is formal, but the content is confrontational and includes personal attacks.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker's style is critical, accusatory, and insistent, using direct questions to challenge the ministers' actions and motives ("Why are you rushing?"). The rhetoric includes both emotional appeals (unfair treatment) and logical data (the numbers of exceptions). The politician accuses the minister of clumsy wording and a slightly derogatory tone regarding large families.
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2024-02-14
Car Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and demanding, focusing on the minister's rude behavior and the attempt to conceal the draft legislation behind the teachers' strike. Logical appeals are employed, calling into question the government's objectives for collecting the car tax and referencing potentially disastrous claims. The speaker positions themselves as a representative who must hold the minister accountable, reminding them that the Riigikogu (Parliament) is, in fact, the minister's employer.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and urgent, containing both words of thanks that inspire hope for the security policy makers and sharp demands for immediate action. The speaker uses value-based arguments (will to defend, the values of a terrorist state) to emphasize political goals, stressing the need to feel more secure.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, posing pointed questions to the Prime Minister regarding comments made by ministers. Logical arguments are employed, highlighting economic indicators (unemployment) and the absence of impact analyses concerning social sphere expenditures. The tone is formal and centers on political accountability.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and deferential (addressing the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister), yet simultaneously insistent and critical. The speaker poses direct questions regarding procedural delays and stresses the urgent necessity of political action, relying primarily on logical and procedural appeals.
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2024-01-24
Voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, urgent, and confrontational, emphasizing the government's stalling tactics and the lack of consensus within the coalition. Strong political terms are employed, such as "steamroller politics," "rubber stamp," and "residents who uphold the values of a terrorist state." The speaker poses direct questions to the minister, demanding clarification regarding why the analyses are sitting shelved.
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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, yet sharply critical and demanding, posing direct questions to the Prime Minister regarding accountability and future steps. Logical appeals are employed, highlighting the failure of the fund's framework and the loss of hundreds of jobs in Ida-Virumaa. The tone is concerned and urgent, calling for political direction for officials.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Regarding the Electricity Supply of Saaremaa (No. 68)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful toward the minister, but critical and questioning in substance. The speaker employs logical appeals, referencing specific locations of previous power outages and government decisions regarding the redirection of investments. The tone is concerned and demands swift and comprehensive solutions.
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2024-01-17
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is critical, insistent, and challenging, especially when directed at the Prime Minister. Rhetorical questions are employed to cast doubt on the consistency and priorities of the government's decisions. It appeals to both logic (the urgency of security matters) and emotion (the "distress" caused by the car tax).
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the rise in costs (No. 354)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and directly interrogative, employing repeated rhetorical questions ("What about...?") regarding potential solutions and areas for savings. The tone is demanding and focuses on logical arguments, listing specific examples from previous cost-saving proposals. The speaker uses an emotional appeal, describing the EU rules as "unjust" and "ridiculous."
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the impact of the Green Transition on the administrative area of the ministry under your leadership (No. 341)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and direct, utilizing sharp rhetorical questions to challenge the minister's actions ("how are you... still going to raise costs?"). The tone is critical and demanding, focusing on a logical appeal, requiring specific monetary data regarding the impact of bureaucracy and staff growth.
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