By Agendas: Kalev Stoicescu

Total Agendas: 39

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

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and direct, posing a critical question that seeks both a solution and a change in direction. The tone is concerned yet decisive, criticizing past rigidity while stressing the necessity of strategic compromises. The speaker employs a rhetorical question ("Haven't we said 'no' too many times?") to underscore their position.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, concerned, and logic-focused, starting with the phrase "I have a great concern." The speaker uses a comparison (additional funding for military defense versus the shortfall in civil protection) to justify their demand, posing a direct question to the minister to find emergency solutions.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (709 OE) "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia as part of NATO readiness forces."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and informative, characteristic of the rapporteur of the leading committee addressing the Riigikogu. The tone is neutral and authoritative, focusing on the presentation of facts, summaries of committee work, and the clarification of technical details, while strictly avoiding emotional or personal appeals.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides" (704 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is extremely formal, informative, and procedural. The speaker focuses on the presentation of facts, the communication of committee decisions, and the description of legislative steps, strictly avoiding emotional appeals. The tone is neutral and authoritative, which is appropriate for the role of a representative of the National Defence Committee.
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2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is highly formal, procedural, and rich in detail, focusing on the precise reporting of the committee's work and decisions. Although the greater part of the report is neutral and logical, a brief but intense appeal for speed and gaining time is included, utilizing the keyword "speed" within the context of national defense issues. Emotional appeals are not employed; the emphasis rests on facts and consensus.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is predominantly serious and pressing, highlighting the "urgency" of strengthening national defense and the necessity of coordinated action. It employs both logical arguments (creating synergy, avoiding the waste of resources) and emotional appeals, referencing Russia's barbarism in Ukraine. The speaker also uses literary comparisons (Tolstoy's "War and Peace") and offers personal compliments to colleagues.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal, strategic, and urgent, combining logical argumentation (budget, State Audit Office requirements) with a strong emotional appeal for unity and vigilance. Strong metaphors are used, naming the neighboring country a predator and warning against psychological warfare. The necessity of being vigilant but calm is emphasized to prevent the spread of war fear.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and legislative, making it suitable for presenting the draft bill to the Riigikogu. The argumentation is primarily logical and fact-based, utilizing historical context (the restoration of communities after the Second World War) and geopolitical urgency (maritime border outposts) as a supporting framework.
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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 style is formal, informative, and procedural, appropriate for the role of a committee rapporteur. The tone is serious, highlighting the significance of the draft legislation regarding internal security and national defense, yet the presentation remains logical and fact-based. Rather than relying on emotional appeals, the focus is on the conclusions drawn from the explanatory memorandum and the committee discussions.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is very combative and forceful, employing strong analogies (comparing subordination to a community subservient to the ISIS emir) and condemnatory language. The appeal is a mixture of logical security analysis and emotional condemnation regarding the actions of the Moscow Patriarchate, calling the opposing side's claims of apoliticism "ridiculous."
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, focusing on the precise reporting of the procedures for the bill's second reading. Although the tone is neutral and fact-based, the seriousness of the security situation and the need to grant flexibility to the Defense Forces are emphasized. Finally, a direct and intense appeal is made to the members of the Riigikogu to support the bill unanimously.
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2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and insistent, focusing on national security considerations and historical inevitability. Strong imagery is employed (e.g., "the onslaught of the aggressor's hordes"), but the argumentation is built upon logical necessity, referencing Russia's actions in Ukraine and Estonia's historical experience of living alongside an aggressor. A significant portion of the speech is dedicated to the detailed description of procedural decisions.
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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 style is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the Chancellor of Justice for their reasonable proposals. The speaker employs a logical appeal, raising the question of the relationship between the state's expectations and individual responsibility within the tax context.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, deliberate, and procedure-focused, relying on official references (protocol, regulation, Chancellor of Justice's letter) and logical argumentation. The speaker employs a personal affirmation ("I have studied mathematics") to underscore the reliability of the mathematical analysis. The overall tone is pragmatic and concentrates on identifying the correct solution, rather than making an emotional appeal.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and focuses on logical arguments and the practical necessity of the draft law. The tone is serious, emphasizing the urgency of enhancing the implementation of sanctions and referring to Russia as a "serial aggressor state." Moderate figurative language is used, for example, in the assertion that sanctions are not a "silver bullet."
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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 serious and urgent, emphasizing the inevitability of change due to the security situation, citing Russia's "barbaric aggression." The speaker employs both logical justifications (such as allied relations and the Belarus Union State) and strong language, calling objections "complete nonsense" and "ridiculous." He urges the decision to be made "soberly, pragmatically, and without emotions," despite himself utilizing a highly charged security framework.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is polite, formal, and conciliatory, addressing the presiding officer and colleagues respectfully. The speaker uses acknowledgments ("much appreciated," "interesting discussion") and presents their viewpoint in the form of a constructive question in order to gain clarity.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is serious, forceful, and confrontational, utilizing strong historical and political associations (Stalin, KGB, Putin, FSB). The speaker poses direct rhetorical questions ("Does God become different for them?") to expose the opposing side's fears and motives. The tone is analytical, but clearly condemnatory.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone of the address is urgent and serious, stressing the necessity of immediate action to ensure national security. The style is formal and logical, relying on facts (damage to infrastructure), but employs strong emotional references, linking the incidents to Russia and China, referred to as "Axis of Evil states." The appeal is aimed at decisive action and demanding accountability.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and urgent, emphasizing Estonia's national existential threats and the unpredictability of the world. Both logical arguments (adherence to the constitution, allied relations) and emotional warnings (the 1939 scenario, the devaluation of international law) are employed. The style is occasionally poetic ("The Atlantic Ocean is a little rough") and utilizes strong metaphors (international law as "the nuclear bomb of small states").
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

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

The rhetorical style is authoritative and persuasive, drawing on personal expertise and institutional regulations. When describing the actions of the Georgian government, strong and critical language is employed, such as "grossly violated," "acted brutally," "beaten," and "tortured." The text concludes by posing a direct, forward-looking question to the colleague regarding Georgia's prospects.
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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 speaker’s style is formal, analytical, and procedure-oriented, especially when acting as the rapporteur for the steering committee. The tone is cautious and measured, emphasizing fiscal discipline and realistic planning, exemplified by the metaphor that "the hen should cluck only after the egg is laid." There is a strong appeal to logic, relying on legal opinions, protocols, and the government’s strategic decisions.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone of the speech is serious, resolute, and at times cautionary, emphasizing the need to maintain "stoic calm and resolve" in the deteriorating security situation. Both logical arguments (such as explaining the temporary nature of the tax) and emotional appeals (including references to psychological warfare and "members of the axis of evil") are used. The style is formal and centered on responding to a direct threat.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speech begins with an ironic reference to a laughter workshop, but quickly shifts to a serious, frustrated, and emotional tone, expressing the wish "to actually cry." The speaker employs powerful value-based appeals (solidarity, the survival of Estonia) and rhetorical questions to convey indignation at the opponents' repetitive questioning. The style is at times confrontational, accusing the adversaries of having "deaf ears."
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations as part of NATO readiness units" (485 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is highly formal, factual, and procedural, concentrating on the legislative process and the presentation of specific facts (dates, sessions, the lack of proposed amendments). The tone is persuasive, highlighting logical justification (Estonian security interests) and the consensus-based decisions reached by the National Defence Committee. Emotional appeals are avoided; the focus remains strictly on correctness and adherence to the law.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides" (482 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and strictly focuses on procedures and facts, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. References are made to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, and consensus decisions are emphasized, while emotional appeals are avoided.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations within the readiness units of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization" (485 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and procedural, fitting the role of the rapporteur for the steering committee. The address is logical, focusing on facts, procedural steps, and technical details, explaining the substance of the draft legislation and NATO decision-making processes. Emotional appeals are not used; the emphasis is placed entirely on conveying information.
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2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("The Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of the Republic of Estonia’s International Obligations in the European Union’s International Military Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES") (482 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is highly formal, informative, and procedural, focusing on the objective presentation of the work of the National Defence Committee and the content of the draft legislation. The tone is neutral and matter-of-fact, appealing to logic and facts, rather than emotions.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and substantive, balancing expressions of gratitude to taxpayers with an emphasis on the seriousness of the current security situation. Extensive numerical data and logical argumentation are employed to justify the necessity of the extraordinary measure. The overall tone is committed and optimistic regarding the strengthening of Estonia's defense capabilities.
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2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is highly emotional and condemnatory, employing strong and negative metaphors (e.g., "cockroaches," "bloody dictator," "the famous executioner") to describe the crimes of Soviet and Tsarist Russia. The appeal targets both logic (historical data) and moral sentiment, emphasizing horror and injustice. The tone is urgent and demands unanimous support.
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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 style is formal, serious, and pressing, especially in the context of the completion of the eastern border and the threats posed by Russia ("Kaua tehtud kaunikene"). Appeals are made both to logic (proportionality of funding) and to strong value-based arguments (suffrage, the Moscow Patriarchate). The second speaker uses comparisons to the Cold War era to emphasize the magnitude of the threat.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is formal and argumentative, employing a logical structure (Firstly, Secondly) to substantiate political viewpoints. The tone, when describing the security situation, is serious and urgent, but ultimately optimistic, highlighting Estonia's strength and the upward trend in the will to defend. Emotional exclamations are used (e.g., "Tule taevas appi!") to dismiss doubts, alongside motivating calls to action ("Olgem optimistlikumad ja virisegem vähem!").
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful toward both the speaker and the professor, who is being thanked for an outstanding presentation. Although the tone is analytical, it is critical of past governments, accusing them of populism. The aim of the address is to pose specific and concrete questions in order to elicit political recommendations.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is provocative and sarcastic, utilizing exaggerated questions (reductio ad absurdum) to ridicule the opposing arguments. The tone is challenging, and the objective is to force the presenter to confirm the safety and utility of nuclear energy. The appeal is more emotional and rhetorical than logical or data-driven.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing a detailed question to the presenter. The tone is appreciative of the presentation, yet simultaneously insistent, stressing the need for European partners to take swift action ("to get moving"). Logical appeals are employed, highlighting the topic's "key factor."
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2024-05-08
Second reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (332 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal yet persuasive and resolute, emphasizing Estonia's role as an example to its allies. Strong metaphors are employed, describing Estonia as an "icebreaker" and a "trailblazer" in the implementation of sanctions. The appeal strikes a balance between logical justification (the objectives of the draft law) and moral conviction (the aggressor's responsibility), creating a palpable sense of political will and urgency.
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2024-03-20
Second Reading of the Draft Act (Bill 362 SE) on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical and emotional regarding Russia, employing moral appeals and strong judgments ("criminal regime," "inhumanity"). The logical argumentation focuses on the political correctness of the decision and the absence of practical consequences. Examples from Russian polling stations are used to illustrate the regime's inhumanity.
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2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly emotional and forceful, employing strong moral and condemnatory language (e.g., "barbaric Russia," "murderers," "the monster named Putin"). The speaker balances factual references (the ICC order, figures) with emotional descriptions of war crimes (Bucha, Mariupol) to underscore the gravity of the subject. The speech concludes with the use of Ukrainian slogans ("Slava Ukraini! Ukrainski diti pridut dodomu!").
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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, analytical, and forceful, emphasizing the seriousness of the Russian threat and the necessity of making bold decisions. Logical arguments are employed, drawing upon historical successes (NATO/EU accession) and stressing the importance of willpower and strength in achieving future objectives. The tone is optimistic regarding Estonia's achievements, yet cautionary concerning the danger of global conflict.
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