By Agendas: Margit Sutrop

Total Agendas: 48

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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 and respectful, presenting one's views to the speaker in the form of a constructive question. Analytical and policy-focused language is employed, concentrating on the feasibility of implementing specific mechanisms (e.g., "nudging" businesses). The tone is measured and centered on logical policy development.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal, addressing the Minister and the Chairman, while simultaneously being analytical and concerned about future risks. It balances the recognition of the budget's positive aspects ("very pleased") with a warning about future threats (the 2027 downturn and the risk of tuition fees). The appeal is primarily logical, relying on specific budget figures and student statistics.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, and amending the Disability Support Act (604 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker’s style is serious, persuasive, and rational, focusing on logical arguments concerning human dignity and legal clarity. Authoritative references (experts, the Council of Churches) are utilized to build consensus, and the tone remains formal and respectful ("Honorable Speaker of the Riigikogu! Esteemed Members of Parliament!"). The emotional appeal centers on the avoidance of suffering and ensuring a dignified death.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The address is formal, courteous, and respectful, beginning with an expression of gratitude directed toward the Chair and the Minister. The rhetorical style is logical and question-focused, seeking a specific factual clarification regarding the procedure for disclosing the results of the certification. Emotional or narrative elements are lacking.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, thorough, and procedural, focusing on the detailed reporting of the work conducted by the Culture Committee and the engagement of interest groups. The rhetoric is predominantly logical and analytical, utilizing references to session dates, consensus, and the substance of proposed amendments, rather than emotional appeals. The tone is explanatory and summarizing, aiming to demonstrate the thoroughness of the bill's preparation and its broad-based support.
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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 formal, analytical, and persuasive, focusing on logical and ethical arguments, particularly concerning the topics of patient autonomy and physician confidence. The speaker uses structured explanations (four main changes) and refers to ethical principles, maintaining a measured and educational tone.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and polite, yet simultaneously critical and concerned, expressing frustration over going around in circles. The speaker employs logical argumentation and a clear analogy (residency) to propose a solution, presenting their stance in the form of a question to initiate discussion.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, employing direct address to the presiding officer and the minister ("Honored Presiding Officer! Respected Minister!"). The style is logical and inquiry-focused, concentrating on the specifics of policy implementation and factual data. While there are references to more vivid expressions concerning the misallocation of funding, the speaker's own tone remains pragmatic and solution-driven.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, focusing on procedural clarity ("For the sake of the record, I must ask"). The speaker employs an appeal to logic and presents alternative grounds in order to demand a clear and rational justification from their colleague regarding the background of the legislative amendment.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the minister directly ("Esteemed Minister!"). The speaker poses logical and analytical questions to ascertain the readiness of court employees for the implementation of artificial intelligence. The tone is neutral and information-seeking.
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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 rhetorical style is factual, constructive, and persuasive, focusing on ethical and legal arguments. Both logical appeals (the necessity of controlling the dying process, conflicts among next of kin) and tones expressing concern (death is a taboo, frightening subject) are employed to underscore the social necessity of the draft law. The speakers maintain a formal demeanor, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the minister, and emphasize the consensus that has been reached.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with an acknowledgment of the Minister for providing a thorough overview. The speech is structured around a logical contrast (opportunities versus threats) to highlight the complexity of the subject matter. The tone is one of concern regarding the potential negative impact of AI on the value and employment prospects of human artists.
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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, addressing the Chancellor of Justice directly. The speaker employs logical arguments and historical context to demonstrate that the current issues were foreseeable at the time the law was enacted. He presents his viewpoint factually and concludes with a question that broadens the discussion to include other taxes.
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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 analytical, highly detailed, and concerned, emphasizing the urgent need for rapid systemic improvements. The speech is structured around logical arguments, presenting four specific areas for improvement and supporting them with both statistics and concrete examples drawn from the private sector (MindTitan) and academia. The tone becomes cautionary when addressing the threat of restricting academic freedom.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal, analytical, and comprehensive, focusing on facts and procedural details, particularly when conveying the content and procedural flow of the Culture Committee sessions. The tone is constructive and cautious, expressing concern regarding the system's vulnerability (e.g., political interference and inflation) and utilizing logical arguments to highlight the bill's weaknesses.
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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 formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the President of the Estonian Olympic Committee directly. The speaker employs an analytical and inquisitive approach, presenting several detailed questions concerning cooperation and data usage. The emphasis is placed on logical arguments and highlighting existing programs.
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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 and direct, beginning with polite acknowledgment of the Foreign Minister, but immediately transitioning to a critical question regarding the government’s actions. A logical appeal is employed, citing a specific failed event (the UN vote) as proof of damaged relations. The tone is concerned and demanding, seeking a concrete plan of action.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – Second Reading

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

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a report presented during the second reading of a draft bill. The speech is logic-based, focusing on facts (dates, voting results, committee members) and emphasizing smooth proceedings and consensus. The overall tone is optimistic regarding the successful handling of the bill.
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2024-12-18
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the presiding officer and the minister directly. It employs logical appeals, presenting a series of specific questions concerning the international background and testing of the draft legislation. The tone is neutral and information-seeking.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and simultaneously inspiring, utilizing both logical arguments (references to PISA studies) and emotional appeals ("Dear sisters and brothers in education"). The tone seeks compromise, emphasizing the need for unity ("We are standing by each other") and the detrimental nature of opposition. The speaker employs repetitive emphasis (e.g., "additional resources, additional support, and additional understanding") and expresses firm resolve in implementing the reform.
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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 formal and respectful, employing standard forms of address ("Honorable Speaker of the Parliament! Esteemed Presenter!"). The tone is analytical and procedural, centering on a logical presentation of questions that seeks factual clarification regarding the history and content of the draft bill.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speech is highly formal, detailed, and analytical, focusing on a comprehensive presentation of the steering committee's workflow and the substance of the proposed amendments. Logical and legal arguments are emphasized (Constitution, Section 37; prohibition of discrimination), and extensive statistics are utilized. The tone is generally businesslike and compromise-seeking, becoming defensive and philosophical when rejecting the proposals put forth by Isamaa, in order to clarify the principle of equality.
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2024-11-21
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other laws accordingly (establishing compulsory schooling) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone is analytical, concerned, yet optimistic, emphasizing the seriousness of the problem ("shocking number," "chills") while offering solutions. It relies heavily on logical appeals and data, linking educational problems to broader social and economic consequences (social welfare, police costs). The style is formal and detailed, encompassing both technical issues and broader philosophical discussion.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is conciliatory and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of the opposing side for their "very substantive and very balanced" presentation. Although the speaker corrects a factual error, they do so professionally and non-confrontationally. The speech concludes with a direct and constructive question regarding the possibilities for finding a compromise.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is formal and respectful, addressing the rapporteur with thanks and recognition for the thorough preparation. He uses logical arguments, emphasizing the change in the situation and the state's right to self-defense. He highlights the parliament's rare consensus to emphasize the necessity of the measure and the widespread support.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, explanatory, and procedure-focused, which is typical for a representative of the steering committee when introducing a draft bill. Logical arguments are employed, emphasizing the necessity of modernization and flexibility, and a respectful tone is maintained toward both the Academy and the government. The speaker also expresses a personal desire to take on the "role of the driving force" in future political initiatives.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Adult Education Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (465 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and constructive, beginning with thanks ('a big thank you') and respectfully addressing the minister and the presiding officer. The tone is logical and focuses on achieving clarity regarding the practical matter of applying the law.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and respectful, opening with an acknowledgement of the minister "for evoking a powerful sentiment." The speech is balanced and logical, focusing on presenting specific, politically relevant questions concerning the strength and development of the defense industry.
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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 personal, emotional, and serious, conveying a "profound sadness" regarding the situation. The address is formal (directed towards the presiding officer and a colleague) but contains a series of specific questions focused on diplomatic activity.
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2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and interrogative, aimed at the Minister of Finance. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and data (19.4 million, 0.77%) to challenge official claims, deliberately avoiding emotional appeals. The tone is critical and demands clarification regarding the budget accounting methodology.
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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 polite, formal, and respectful, starting with a strong acknowledgment of the speaker and presenter ("for a very, very good overview"). The presentation is question-based and focuses on logical argumentation, seeking practical and evidence-based solutions ("What is to be done?").
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, comprehensive, and analytical, particularly when presenting the summary of the committee discussion. It utilizes both logical appeals (investment in early education as a saving on subsequent social costs) and value-based emphasis (creating a foundation for the child's development). The tone is supportive and optimistic toward the draft law, but simultaneously raises critical questions regarding the financial burden on local governments (LGUs) and procedural deadlines.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is substantive, analytical, and moderately critical, balancing support for the draft bill with a demand for deeper structural changes. The appeals are primarily logical and policy-based, focusing on financial mechanisms and the elimination of injustice. Strong phrases are used, such as "totally unacceptable" (regarding unqualified teachers) and "historical injustice" (concerning the tax hump).
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Presenter" and "Honorable Chairman." The speaker focuses on providing a logical explanation, attempting to define the essence of the main conflict so that "the public can also understand."
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2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaking style is formal and respectful, beginning with thanks to the Chair and the presenter for the substantive summary. The emphasis is on logical and philosophical deliberation, raising questions about the weighing of values and the prioritization of security within the commission's work.
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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 style is formal and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of the work done by the minister and the ministry ("Thank you for this overview and a big thank you for this great work"). Logical argumentation and data-based comparison (the distribution of ETAG grants) are used to highlight the issue of underfunding in the humanities.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is analytical and measured, seeking a common value foundation (the protection of the Estonian language) while simultaneously criticizing the methods proposed by the opposing party. It employs logical argumentation and references to a science-based approach (communication science, the necessity of monitoring), maintaining a formal and professional tone. The aim is to guide the debate toward a more substantive and pragmatic level, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is predominantly analytical and procedural. The first speaker employs a critical line of questioning, pitting opposing objectives (quality versus rural development) against one another and demanding that the entire package be considered. The second speaker is formal and detailed, focusing on a chronological and fact-based summary of the committee’s work to explain the length and complexity of the procedure.
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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 style is formal and respectful, beginning with praise for the minister's work, but it quickly shifts to being concerned and urgent. Strong language is employed ("catastrophic shortage"), and the speaker appeals to logic, relying on forecasts and specific professional fields. The speech concludes with a direct political question regarding the readiness to solve the problem.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the State Budget Act (391 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and inquisitive, beginning with a thank you to the presenter ("Thank you very much for the thorough overview!"). It employs a logical approach, asking direct questions to achieve factual clarity regarding the status of negotiations and compromise.
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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 formal, respectful, and inquisitive, addressing the presiding officer and the minister directly. The rhetoric focuses on logical and technical details, posing complex questions regarding solutions and development. The tone is businesslike and solution-oriented.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and urgent, employing the word "catastrophic" to describe the situation. The argumentation is strongly logical and data-driven, relying on specific figures regarding teacher qualifications to demonstrate the scale of the problem. The tone is formal and focuses on addressing questions to the Minister.
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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 style is formal and focused on questions, respectfully addressing officials (the Deputy Speaker, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee). The tone is pragmatic and concerned, seeking specific guidance or a concrete reaction. Logical appeals are employed, citing specific data, previous events, and media sources (Postimees, Mediazona).
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act (192 SE) on Amendments to the Research and Development Organisation Act.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is predominantly formal and procedural, particularly in the detailed reporting of the Culture Committee's discussion, where the viewpoints of various parties are presented neutrally. In direct interventions, the tone is critical regarding the opposing side's defamatory claims, demanding supporting data for them, but generally adhering to a logical and fact-based approach.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

S1 employs an appreciative and questioning style, but includes sharp criticism regarding financial issues, utilizing the emotional phrase "outrageously huge." S2's style is highly formal, detailed, and procedural, focusing on impartial reporting concerning the committee's debate, participants, and voting outcomes. S2's presentation is logical and fact-based, citing the arguments put forth by both the government and other members of parliament.
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, structured, and logical, utilizing clear enumeration (firstly, secondly, thirdly) in the presentation of arguments. The tone is critical of the opposing side's diagnosis, labeling it arbitrary, but remains constructive in offering its own solutions (funding, mobility). The speaker relies more heavily on data, academic examples, and personal experience (studying abroad) rather than emotional appeals.
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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 speech is formal, analytical, and heavily data-driven, balancing praise for the top achievements of Estonian science with a tone of concern regarding structural issues. The appeals are primarily logical, relying on statistics and expert citations, and direct questions are posed to the prime minister. The style is academically precise, utilizing technical terminology (e.g., base funding, ALLEA code).
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is analytical, historical, yet simultaneously urgent, using stories (the Unipiha school) and literary references (Runnel, Uusberg) to provide an emotional backdrop. The logical necessity for reforms is emphasized, all while maintaining a formal and constructive tone. The speech concludes with a clear call to action: "Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work!"
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