By Agendas: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi

Total Agendas: 23

Fully Profiled: 23

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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

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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, posing specific questions to the minister concerning the content of the draft bill. The tone is analytical, focusing on logical solutions (such as designating accountability and imposing fines) to ensure the swiftness of the procedures. There are no emotional appeals; the emphasis remains squarely on procedural precision.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) - second reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and informative, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. The speaker employs a logical approach, focusing on the neutral presentation of procedural decisions and the achievement of consensus. In the responses, the tone is specific and affirmative, supporting the idea of reducing bureaucracy.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Accounting Act for reducing bureaucracy (600 SE) - first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal, substantive, and procedural, focusing on communicating the Economic Committee's decisions and presenting the facts. The tone is measured, yet it emphasizes the pressing need for swift action to ensure legal certainty. The arguments presented are primarily logical and fact-based.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the session chairman and the minister. The emphasis is placed on logical analysis and the identification of problems, highlighting social factors that contribute to criminality. The tone is one of concern, yet it remains focused on finding solutions.
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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 formal, courteous, and geared toward inquiry, focusing on obtaining clarification regarding complex energy issues. The speaker adopts a humble approach, apologizing for their choice of words, yet still poses a logical, evidence-based question concerning pollution from the nuclear power plant.
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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 formal, respectful, and measured, addressing both the chair of the session and the Minister. The tone is concerned and inquisitive, balancing practical implementation issues (such as awareness campaigns) with deep ethical and psychological considerations. The speaker himself acknowledges the sensitivity of the question ("I thought long and hard about whether I should ask this or not").
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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 and respectful, addressing both the session chair and the minister. The speaker uses logical argumentation to highlight a systemic problem (the simplicity of elite sports versus the complexity of youth sports) and presents a specific political question regarding solutions.
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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.

Speaker A’s style is critical, focusing on the failed implementation of policy and specific hour counts. Speaker B employs an inspiring and personal tone, emphasizing individual will and setting an example. B also balances logical arguments with emotional memories and metaphors (e.g., the foundation of a pyramid). Speaker B concludes with a direct call to action to get moving and go to the forest.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE), second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The register is extremely formal, neutral, and procedural, which is appropriate for the role of a Steering Committee rapporteur. The focus lies on the logical and fact-based transmission of information, utilizing precise dates and procedural terminology. Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent.
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2024-10-22
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker employs a formal, procedural, and informative style, concentrating on presenting the summary of the Economic Affairs Committee meeting. The focus is on the logical and fact-based delivery of information, answering questions concisely and specifically, often referencing explanations provided during the committee session. Emotional appeals are absent; the objective is procedural clarity.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the chairman of the session and the Chancellor of Justice. Logical argumentation is employed, illustrating the abstract question of rights and freedom with a concrete, everyday example (the replacement of sugary drinks with water). The tone is rather questioning and seeks clarification.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The speech is formal and respectful (addressing the session chair and the head of the FI), but it quickly shifts to a critical and concerned tone. A narrative style is employed, referencing the visit to Norway and the meeting to establish the necessary background for the issue. The style contrasts the official optimism—the idea that "everything is wonderful"—with the actual negative practices observed.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the session chair and the President of the Bank of Estonia directly. The tone is one of concern, emphasizing the logical contradiction between Estonia's commitments and its actual practice, and posing a direct question aimed at finding solutions.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style of discourse is formal, analytical, and explanatory, focusing on the logical and systematic justification of the political decision. Instead of emotional appeals, strategic goals, research data, and efficiency arguments are employed to justify the redistribution of subsidies. The second address is extremely brief and direct, confined merely to announcing the faction's opposition.
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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 respectful, addressing the chair of the session and the presenter. The discourse is logic-based, relying on economic premises regarding the scarcity of resources. The style is inquisitive and analytical, focusing on identifying specific priorities and understanding the divergence of expert opinions.
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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 style of address is formal, respectful, and strictly focused on questions, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chairman of the Session! Esteemed Presenter!" The appeals are logical and fact-based, seeking clarification, data (specifically, changed initial data), and clarity regarding accountability, without emotional or personal attacks.
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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 formal and concerned, combining optimism (big dreams) with an urgent warning (reality is frightening). The speaker employs a logical appeal to emphasize the state's responsibility in caring for public health, presenting their position in the form of a question.
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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 formal, yet highly positive and supportive towards the Minister ("the soul rejoices," "very, very glad"). The speaker combines emotional approval with a specific political question concerning motivation through taxation. The delivery is direct and focuses on solutions.
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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 direct and question-based, addressing the minister respectfully. The emphasis is on logical appeal, highlighting the problem (high prices and slowness) and offering a concrete solution (small businesses). The tone is practical and urgent, stressing the need for speed and affordability.
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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 style is polite and interrogative, utilizing personal reflection (such as something "pounding in my head") as an emotional appeal. The speaker presents their idea directly to the minister in the form of a question, maintaining a formal yet conversational tone aimed at fostering dialogue.
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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 speaking style is exceedingly polite and formal, utilizing salutations such as "Esteemed Chair of the Session" and "Esteemed Rapporteur." The tone is neutral and information-seeking, focusing on a logical and direct formulation of the question, devoid of emotional appeals.
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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 rhetorical style is concerned and direct, employing strong emotional language ("the soft generation") and practical examples drawn from the lives of coaches. The speaker poses rhetorical questions that highlight the need for swift legislative intervention to resolve the social issue.
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