By Agendas: Tanel Tein

Total Agendas: 17

Fully Profiled: 17

2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is formal, professional, and logical, centering on the clear presentation of the proposal's structure and objectives. The speaker frequently employs bullet points and technical terminology, underscoring deliberate and strategic actions. The tone is optimistic, emphasizing positive outcomes (such as increased revenue, security, and growth).
2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, utilizing polite addresses to the session chair and the rapporteur in the introduction. The speaker poses several rhetorical questions to draw attention to procedural risks and uncertainties (e.g., the president's proclamation, sufficient engagement). The tone is rather cautious and concerned.
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 courteous and analytical, beginning with praise for the minister’s report ("it was a good presentation!"). Figurative language is employed (e.g., "behind the dam") to underscore the urgency of the issue, and repeated reference is made to a frequently posed question ("a question asked tens and tens of times"), which lends significant weight to the subject matter.
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 rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The tone is pragmatic and solution-oriented, focusing on logical arguments regarding the necessity of improving the work of the Riigikogu. The speaker presents their proposal in the form of a question, seeking confirmation that the approach is sound.
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 speech adopts an optimistic, innovative, and urgent tone, emphasizing the need for bold decisions that will propel Estonia forward over the next 20 to 30 years. The arguments presented are primarily logical and data-driven, relying on economic calculations and research, but they also incorporate an emotional framework centered on children's health. The speech concludes with a memorable anecdote about Iceland’s football victory and the subsequent rise in the birth rate, intended to highlight the social impact of sports.
2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on logical arguments regarding efficiency and cost savings. Direct questions are employed to challenge the foundation and necessity of the proposed bill. The tone is formal and pragmatic, eschewing emotional appeals.
2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is analytical and inquisitive, frequently employing rhetorical questions when addressing the presenter. The focus is on logical argumentation and the examination of long-term economic consequences. The tone is professional and matter-of-fact, seeking constructive solutions for sector development.
2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is inquisitive, pragmatic, and businesslike, posing direct questions to the minister regarding costs and alternatives. A logical appeal is employed, based on concrete data (the size of the structure) and concern over the state's financial burden.
2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, addressing the minister politely and formally ("Dear Minister!"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, demanding the submission of specific economic calculations to assess the actual impact of the excise duty hikes on the state budget. The tone is one of concern, emphasizing an important message for entrepreneurs.
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

Tanel Tein's presentation style is formal, procedural, and informative, focusing on a neutral summary of the discussion that took place in the Culture Committee. When answering questions, Tein is clarifying and logical, emphasizing the Ministry's goal to involve newcomers and not just existing hobbyists. Belobrovtsev's position, as reported, is critical and skeptical, casting doubt on the Ministry's claims regarding the lack of unexpectedness.
2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is constructive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, expressing optimism regarding the idea of involving private funding. It uses logical arguments and statistical data to support its positions, while avoiding emotional appeals. It emphasizes the need to consider alternative methods, as the state's coffers are not inexhaustible.
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 interrogative, direct, and neutral, focusing on clarifying facts and ascertaining the degree of certainty of assumptions. A polite and formal address is used when speaking to colleagues ("Dear Jüri! Dear Mario!").
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 analytical, structured, and constructive, focusing on the systematic identification of problems and the provision of solutions, which is characteristic of a private sector background. The tone is rather pragmatic and concerned, highlighting the inefficiency of existing systems (for example, the equipment in school gymnasiums). Logical arguments and financial examples are employed to underscore the importance of these issues.
2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The language used is formal and respectful, addressing the minister politely ("Dear Minister!"). The rhetorical style is direct and inquisitive, focusing on logical explanations and the clarification of policy details. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on facts and procedures.
2024-02-13
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of a Member of the Riigikogu to the Council of the Estonian Public Broadcasting" (372 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is highly formal, neutral, and strictly focused on procedure, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the members of the Riigikogu. The speaker uses short, fact-based sentences to convey the substance of the draft resolution and the committee's proposal to conduct the final vote.
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 of the address is formal and courteous, respectfully addressing the session chair and the Foreign Minister. The rhetoric is direct, focusing on posing fact-based questions and seeking a logical explanation for the collection and subsequent distribution of a large sum of money. The tone is information-seeking and neutral.
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 polite and question-based, addressing the Prime Minister directly. A clear metaphor ("the small locomotive") is used to describe the state's role in kick-starting private sector involvement. The tone is constructive and focuses on a logical proposal for policy expansion.