By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop
Total Sessions: 39
Fully Profiled: 39
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The speech is logical and focuses on a specific political issue, employing the metaphor of "big ships" (universities) to describe their difficult maneuverability. The tone is constructive and inquisitive, seeking ways to "nudge" businesses towards greater cooperation.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is formal and respectful (e.g., "Honorable Minister!" "Esteemed Chairman!"), but the content is concerned and warns of future dangers. The speech begins by acknowledging positive developments ("very good news"), but quickly shifts to presenting concerns ("Two things are worrying"). A logical appeal is employed, directly linking the budget cuts to social consequences (tuition fees).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style is formal, serious, and highly persuasive, centering on ethical and logical arguments while emphasizing the importance of dignified death and the prevention of suffering. The speaker highlights the meticulous preparation of the draft legislation and the involvement of experts, utilizing a strictly analytical approach. Furthermore, the speaker addresses the listeners directly and requests an extension of time for the vote, a move that clearly signals passionate commitment to the cause.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is highly formal, detailed, and procedural, perfectly suited to the role of the rapporteur for the steering committee. The speaker relies on logical arguments, thoroughly explaining the substance of the draft legislation, the scope of inclusion, and the necessary compromises, while refraining from overly emotional language. They frequently employ enumerated lists (firstly, secondly, thirdly) to structure their arguments.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The style is formal and analytical, with the question being posed directly to the rapporteur during the plenary session. The tone is concerned yet constructive, employing a logical appeal to propose a comparative solution (a residency program) for addressing the systemic issue.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the Presiding Officer and the Minister directly. The speech is purely logical and policy-focused, presenting a detailed question regarding funding and professional fields while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is polite, formal, and focused on questions, addressing both the Minister and the Presiding Officer respectfully. Logical arguments are employed, referencing, for example, the use of AI within the Riigikogu. Furthermore, a neutral and inquisitive tone is maintained for the purpose of obtaining clarifications.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker's style is formal, analytical, and persuasive, relying heavily on ethical and logical arguments while explaining the significance of the change in medicine. The presentation includes both questions directed at the minister (concerning palliative care resources and awareness campaigns) and a long, detailed explanation of the necessity of the draft legislation. The tone is optimistic and appreciative regarding the consensus that has been reached.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is polite and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgement of the chair and the minister. The speech itself is analytical and logical, centered on contrasting the opportunities and threats within the context of artificial intelligence. Specific examples are employed, and a direct question regarding the strategic focus is posed, all while maintaining a neutral and investigative tone.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the presiding officer and the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on the historical context and technical impediments of the draft legislation. The tone is rather analytical and interrogative, emphasizing that the problems were anticipated from the very beginning.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and structured, focusing on four specific areas for improvement. The tone is rather factual and concerned, highlighting the negative impact of bureaucracy and the project-based approach on science and the economy. The discourse is logical, utilizing both Estonian examples and international comparisons (the USA, New Zealand) on the topic of academic freedom for support.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style is highly formal, analytical, and detailed, focusing on logical arguments and the precise description of legislative procedures. The speaker raises questions and concerns (e.g., regarding autonomy and sustainability) in a measured yet firm tone, avoiding emotional appeals. He/She uses international comparisons (USA, University of Helsinki) to reinforce the arguments and structures the presentation as a comprehensive summary of committee meetings.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and interrogative, addressing the EOC President respectfully. The speaker employs a logical and analytical approach, posing several detailed follow-up questions concerning specific programs and cooperation mechanisms. Emotional appeals are avoided; the focus remains on obtaining information and clarifications.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style is formal and respectful, starting with thanking the Foreign Minister, yet the content is sharp and critical. The speaker employs rhetoric that emphasizes the need to restore damaged relations and demands concrete plans from the government.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The style is formal, substantive, and procedural, typical of a committee rapporteur providing an overview of the legislative bill's proceedings. Logical appeals are employed, and a detailed overview of meetings and voting results is provided, characterizing the process as seamless and consensual.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speech is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister ("Honorable Chair! Respected Minister!"). The style is inquisitive and analytical, focusing on logical appeal and facts (testing, examples/precedents), and avoiding emotional expressions.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal, optimistic, and inspiring, addressing those in the education sector warmly ("Dear sisters and brothers in education!"). The speech balances logical arguments (the goals of the law, PISA data) with emotional appeals for unity and securing a better future for children. Inclusive language is employed, emphasizing that "We stand by each other."
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The style of address is formal and respectful, politely addressing the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The appeal is purely logical and procedural, presenting direct clarifying questions regarding the history of the draft bill and discrepancies in its content.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style is predominantly formal, procedural, and meticulous, focusing on the neutral reporting of amendments and committee deliberations. It heavily utilizes logical arguments, constitutional references, and statistics to substantiate the committee’s decisions. It concludes on an optimistic and laudatory note concerning the standard of Estonian basic education and PISA success, while simultaneously underscoring the necessity for collaboration.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style is formal and analytical, balancing logical arguments (calculations of costs and benefits, risk analysis) with value-based appeals (the restoration of human dignity and self-confidence). Detailed analysis of the explanatory memorandum is utilized, and the severity of the problems is emphasized by referring to the dropout statistics as a "shocking figure" and something that "causes shivers." The speaker is generally appreciative and seeks compromise, but is also factually precise.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The style is formal and explanatory, typical of a commission representative's presentation that focuses on outlining the provisions and procedural background of the draft legislation. The speaker employs logical arguments (autonomy, simplification) and is generally accommodating, but becomes confident when discussing the Riigikogu's need to act as the initiator of science policy. He/She uses light self-irony, noting that the draft law was not initiated "entirely independently."
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal, courteous, and respectful, starting with an acknowledgement of thanks to the Minister and the Presiding Officer. The address is logical and focuses on achieving clarity in the implementation of the law, presenting a specific question that reflects public concern ("people have been asking about this kind of thing").
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The style is formal, respectful, and appreciative towards both the presiding officer and the minister (e.g., "Honorable Minister," "Thank you very much"). The rhetoric is rather analytical and focused on questions, seeking specific information regarding the strength of the defense industry and the involvement of research institutions.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The style is formal, yet it carries a powerful emotional appeal, expressing personal grief regarding the situation in Georgia. The speaker poses a series of concrete questions centered on diplomatic strategy, balancing personal engagement with political analysis.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The language used is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the Minister of Finance directly. The rhetoric is highly analytical and data-driven, focusing on the logical juxtaposition of the ministry's claims versus the data provided by the Statistical Office. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis is placed solely on factual accuracy.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, starting by praising the presenter ("for a very, very good overview"). The focus is on logical questions and seeking solutions, avoiding emotional appeals.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The tone used in the commission reports is formal and detailed, concentrating on the citation of facts and discussions. During the plenary session, the style shifts to optimistic and visionary, stressing the long-term positive impact of early childhood education on society. This approach utilizes logical arguments, supported by data and international comparisons (Norway, PISA).
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The style is formal and analytical, relying on political details and concrete financial figures (9.27 million, 100 euros per month). The tone is generally supportive, but becomes critical and urgent when discussing unqualified teachers (referred to as scandalous) and the injustice of the tax hump. Both logical arguments (cost savings derived from empty school buildings) and emotional appeals (historical injustice) are utilized.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The style is formal and respectful, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the presenter ("Thank you very much for this substantive summary!"). The rhetoric is analytical and focused on questions, attempting to clarify the commission's methodology for weighing values, especially the relationship between security and energy.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style is very formal and respectful, beginning with sincere thanks for the hard work of the minister and the ministry ("thank you very much for this great work"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, comparing the proportions of research funding (humanities versus natural sciences), and presents their concern in the form of a question.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The style is predominantly formal, analytical, and procedural, especially when conveying the details of the committee proceedings, where dates and voting results are emphasized. Logical appeals and data (e.g., funding amounts and coefficient percentages) are used to support the arguments. In the discussion of language policy, the tone is dignified, emphasizing the status of the state language, but at the same time, a reasonable and needs-based approach is sought.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal and initially conciliatory, starting with praise for the minister ("thank you for the very good work"). However, the subsequent tone becomes urgent and problem-focused, employing strong language (e.g., a "catastrophic" shortage). The presentation is logical and concentrates on finding a solution to a specific political question, relying on data and forecasts.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The language used is highly formal and polite, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the presenter for the comprehensive overview. The tone is inquisitive and procedural, focusing on facts and the outcomes of negotiations. There are no emotional or personal appeals; the emphasis is on acquiring logical and structured information.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The style is formal, respectful, and analytical, commencing with a polite expression of gratitude directed at the Minister. The speaker employs logical questioning and references academic authority, focusing on the resolution of technical and security issues. The tone is predominantly one of concern, highlighting the context of various crises (climate, economic, and political).
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, starting by thanking the Minister for the overview. The tone quickly becomes concerned and urgent, especially when the situation regarding teachers' qualifications is described as "catastrophic." The argumentation relies heavily on logic and specific statistical data, rather than emotional persuasion.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing high-ranking officials directly (the Deputy Speaker, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee). Logical and fact-based arguments are employed, referencing specific data and media sources (Postimees, Mediazona). The tone is concerned and demands clarity, but is not directly aggressive.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The rhetorical style is highly formal, analytical, and detailed, particularly when presenting commission reports, where it neutrally sets forth the positions of various parties. The tone is expert and authoritative, appealing to logic and data. It becomes critical when opponents present unsubstantiated accusations (e.g., universities' "diploma laundering" or defamation), demanding proof of such claims.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style is formal, respectful, and strongly analytical, relying on logical arguments and academic sources (Jüri Allik, Marek Tamm). The speaker balances recognition (maintaining the 1% agreement) with concerns and criticism (MKM duplication, academic succession). The tone is expert and convincing, emphasizing, with the aid of data, the top achievements of Estonian science alongside systemic problems.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The style is analytical and respectful, yet simultaneously urgent in its emphasis on the need for reforms ("Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work!"). It employs a balanced approach, utilizing both logical arguments (demographics, workload) and cultural references (Hando Runnel, Pärt Uusberg, historical examples). The address is formal, incorporating personal anecdotes (such as the school near the speaker's country home) to illustrate political viewpoints.