By Agendas: Urve Tiidus

Total Agendas: 99

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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaking style is formal and analytical, opening with an arbitrary yet large figure intended to capture attention. The overall tone is questioning and critical, using a logical appeal to draw focus to the strategic shortfall in the EU budget. The address is directed at the presiding officer and the rapporteur.
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2025-10-14
First reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Final Acts of the Extraordinary Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Ar-Riyadh (Bill 689 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is highly formal, procedural, and informative, focusing on the neutral conveyance of the Economic Committee's discussions. The speaker utilizes logical arguments and fact-based information (questions, answers, decisions), while avoiding emotional appeals. The overall tone is concise and objective.
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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 style of the address is formal and respectful, utilizing standard forms of address ("Dear Chairman!"). The rhetoric is primarily logical and analytical, focusing on specific data and figures, rather than emotional appeals. The questions are direct and demand clarification regarding the feasibility of the presented forecasts and their sectoral breakdown.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Bill (663 SE) on the Accession to the Convention Establishing the International Organization for Navigational Aids

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, informative, and procedural, focusing on the neutral conveyance of the committee's discussions and decisions. Logical appeals are employed, clarifying the objective of the draft bill (the acquisition of voting rights). A brief personal and emotional recommendatory note is appended at the end ("as a person from the seaside").
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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 and respectful, addressing the Director and the Minister directly. The rhetoric focuses on a specific issue and data (48 million euros), being more verifying and confirmation-seeking than emotional or aggressive.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and respectful ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"), but the content is demanding and analytical. The speaker uses a logical appeal, emphasizing the significance of the problem (dependency/addiction) and demanding concrete evidence regarding the serious work that was promised.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, deferential, and inquisitive, addressing the Governor of the Bank of Estonia directly. The discourse is analytical and strongly data-driven, focusing on the logical formulation of the issue without resorting to emotional appeals.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the Director and the Chancellor of Justice. The discourse is analytical, presenting a complex legal and technological problem and positioning it within a global context. The approach favors logical reasoning and the posing of a question that underscores the complexity of the issue.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and questioning, addressing the presenter and the manager respectfully. The speaker poses analytical questions, seeking both technical information and a "human interest comparison" regarding the development of risks. The style is balanced, while simultaneously acknowledging the limits of the presenter's responsibility concerning the actions of the perpetrators.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Construction Code and other laws (655 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, neutral, and procedural, typical of a commission report that focuses on summarizing the discussion and presenting facts. The speaker uses logical and relevant arguments, avoids emotional appeals, and emphasizes decisions reached by consensus.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The style of address is formal and interrogative, directed straight at the presenter. The appeal is logical and relies on external authority (the Chancellor of Justice) to cast doubt on the draft bill's projections. The tone is demanding and seeks precision, not emotional impact.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the director and the minister. A questioning approach is used, which seeks the rational justification for the draft bill and its positive impact at the level of teachers.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The tone is formal and respectful, addressing both the Chairman/Director and the Minister. The discourse is logical and focuses on clarifying specific political details through the posing of questions, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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2025-06-12
Bill for Amending the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and procedural, focusing on the communication of facts and deadlines. The discourse is logical and neutral, avoiding emotional appeals and repeatedly emphasizing the commission's consensus decisions. The vocabulary is characteristic of legislative language and is direct.
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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 question-oriented, utilizing respectful forms of address ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court!"). The speaker draws logical conclusions based on facts and seeks clarification regarding systemic problems, maintaining a neutral and investigative tone.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The address is formal and respectful, politely addressing the chair and the presenter. The rhetorical style is interrogative and analytical, focusing on the logical connection between the national economic strategy and the career choices of young people.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is predominantly formal and neutral, concentrating on the transmission of the commission's discussions and the positions held by various stakeholders (the ministry, local authorities). The tone is analytical, grounded in summaries of arguments and counterarguments (for instance, the administrative burden associated with quota requirements). When expressing a personal opinion, the tone shifts to become more sympathetic, recognizing the validity of the concerns and encouraging young people to develop technical solutions.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is predominantly formal, procedural, and descriptive, characteristic of a commission rapporteur. While mostly factual arguments and data are presented (e.g., voting results 6:2), there is also a brief personal and philosophical appeal addressing the theme of upbringing and responsibility. The language is legally precise, employing terms such as "quota requirement" and "the issue of equal treatment."
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2025-06-04
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing exclusively on the factual reporting of the Economic Commission's meetings and voting results. The language is logical and informative, avoiding any emotional or persuasive appeals.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration'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 respectful, addressing the Minister and the Director directly. The speaker employs a logical structure, starting with the broader context (global water scarcity) and moving toward the specific political issue of water reform and affordability. The tone is concerned, but the presentation of the question remains neutral and fact-based.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal, objective, and procedural, typical of presenting a summary of a committee meeting. The focus is on the neutral conveyance of facts, questions posed by committee members, and responses provided by experts (Minister Sutt, Ms. Vöörmann). The argumentation is logical and data-driven, avoiding emotional or personal viewpoints.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (640 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the director and the minister. The rhetoric is analytical and questioning, focusing on the definition of the problem and the hypothetical question regarding the possibility of reducing money laundering risks to zero. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on a logical and factual framework.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the director and the minister directly. The focus is placed on logical argumentation, utilizing facts presented in the explanatory memorandum (small market volume) to request a forecast. Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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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 question-driven, addressing the director and the minister directly. It employs logical argumentation, focusing on the practical problems of policy implementation (funding, equality, creativity). The tone is analytical and demanding.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the Chairman and the Minister. It is a logical and interrogative style that focuses on the factual clarification of a specific political topic (the implementation of AI), without emotional or personal appeals.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The language used is formal and the tone is rather serious, emphasizing the unavoidable necessity of regulation ("it is simply not possible to ignore"). The argumentation is logical and data-driven, utilizing global forecasts of cybercrime damages. The speech concludes with a direct question posed to the minister, demanding clarification.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and direct, presenting critical questions based on the facts and data provided by the minister. The tone is demanding and focuses on logical appeal, specifically asking about the number of individuals apprehended. The speaker uses statistics as the basis for their arguments.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the Director and the Minister. The speaker employs logical and data-driven argumentation, drawing upon external statistics, to present a pressing policy question concerning the future.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The tone is formal, courteous, and analytical, respectfully addressing the Chairman and the Minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation, posing a specific question concerning the rationale behind the draft legislation, while avoiding emotional language and focusing instead on political principles.
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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 style is formal and respectful, addressing the director and the minister directly. The rhetoric is question-oriented and analytical, focusing on facts and technical details (e.g., "What does this look like technically?"). Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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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 the Director and the Minister directly. The tone is analytical, utilizing a slightly dramatic introduction concerning the takeover of power by artificial intelligence. The speaker poses a logical, forward-looking question regarding the government's capability.
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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 style is formal and analytical, beginning with a balanced overview of the two facets of IT development. The conclusion is critical and demanding, posing a rhetorical question that emphasizes the state's responsibility and demands clarity regarding the outcomes of cybercrime resolution.
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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 and respectful, addressing both the Director and the Chancellor of Justice directly. The speaker employs a rhetorical device (a maxim/saying) to introduce their question, emphasizing the importance of practical experience. The tone is inquisitive and constructive, focusing on receiving guidance and words of wisdom.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Act on Documents Establishing Identity and amending other acts in consequence (572 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the Chairman and the Minister. The speaker employs somewhat dramatic language, describing the spread of AI as conquering the world, but the objective is to obtain a specific political clarification regarding the scope of the draft legislation. The appeal is logical and focuses on the future relevance of the law.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and straightforward, addressing both the chairman and the minister respectfully. It employs a logical appeal, presenting the question as a "purely mathematical" problem that demands a clear, applied answer.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing both the chair and the presenter using polite titles. The discourse is logical and focuses on clarifying the data, posing direct questions regarding the content of the statistics.
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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 style is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister and following up on the previous question. The rhetoric is strongly logical and data-driven, focusing on specific figures and the forecasting of future trends. The tone is analytical, balancing recognition and challenge.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and strictly interrogative, utilizing the addresses "Esteemed Chairman!" and "Esteemed Minister!". The speaker presents direct, detailed policy questions aimed at clarifying the practical impact of the draft law, avoiding emotional appeals and focusing on the logical request for information.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing both the chairperson and the presenter. The discourse is purely informative and interrogative, focusing on logical appeal and the demand for specific statistical data (the number of permits). Emotional or narrative elements are absent.
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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 style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the President and Director of the Olympic Committee. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, focusing on logical structure and demanding concrete, structured action steps ("what are these three steps").
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Radiation Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other acts (573 SE) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, typical of the presentation of a commission report. Emotional appeals are absent; the focus is on logical argumentation, the presentation of facts and figures (150 million euros, the 2040 deadline), and communicating the details of the commission's work.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws (optimization of court proceedings and publicity of court decisions) (560 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chairman" and "Esteemed Minister." The presentation is neutral and logical, focusing on requesting specific quantitative data (an estimate regarding the shortening of procedures); emotional or polemical appeals are absent.
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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 style is formal and interrogative, directly addressing the minister and the director. The rhetoric is logical, relying on external authority (an economic specialist) and subsequently raising a conceptual question regarding the measurement of foreign policy. The tone is neutral and investigative.
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2025-01-29
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and interrogative, utilizing the forms of address "Esteemed Chairman" and "Esteemed Chancellor of Justice." The speaker poses rhetorical questions to investigate the causes of imprecision in lawmaking, balancing logical analysis with a popular saying ("what is done badly, do it again").
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, utilizing salutations such as "Esteemed Chairman" and "Esteemed Presenter." The appeal is logical and evidence-based, focusing on the necessity of quantifying political decisions and explaining them even to the general public.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, respectfully addressing the chairman and the minister. A simple but sharp question is posed, utilizing a logical appeal to challenge the narrow scope of the policy's objective and demand a higher standard.
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (504 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The language used is formal and respectful, employing polite forms of address ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Presenter!"). The rhetoric is focused on a logical and data-driven question, requiring specific financial data.
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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 style is formal and respectful, addressing the Director and the Minister. The communication is question-based and focuses on a logical explanation regarding risk mitigation, requesting a brief and fact-based answer.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker employs a formal and courteous rhetorical style, respectfully addressing both the chair and the rapporteur. The focus is placed on logical analysis and the clarification of details, posing a hypothetical choice question concerning the priorities of the draft legislation.
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2024-12-17
Overview by the Government of the Republic of Estonia on the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the director and the minister. A brief historical reference is used as an introduction, which is followed by a direct and logical question regarding future necessity. The tone is analytical and inquisitive.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, directly addressing the director and the minister. The speaker employs a logical, data-driven approach, asking direct questions about the feasibility of statistical comparison. The tone is primarily investigative and seeks background information.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the director and the minister directly. The speaker uses a logical approach, relying on a publicly known problem (the growth of crime) and presenting specific, results-oriented questions. He also uses folk wisdom as an illustrative element ("the wisdom of the old folk").
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2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, aimed directly at the minister to obtain clarification. Logical appeals are employed, focusing on the specifics of the regulation, the principles of accountability, and the practical aspects of consumer notification, while strictly avoiding emotional language.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the chairman and the rapporteur. Extreme and absurd hypothetical examples (e.g., a meteorite strike) are used to emphasize logical arguments, thereby testing the integrity of the draft law and its preparedness for unforeseen circumstances.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The speaker employs a formal, polite, and questioning style, addressing the esteemed Chair and Minister. A logical, information-gathering approach is utilized, posing direct questions concerning the system's effectiveness and notification procedures. Emotional appeals are absent.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and logical, aiming to draw conclusions from previous discussions. The tone is neutral and focuses on clarifying the facts and the regulatory situation, avoiding emotional or polemical appeals.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, respectful, and inquisitive, focusing on obtaining specific, practical recommendations. Logical appeal is employed, introducing factual data (e.g., population forecasts) and posing questions that demand a clear position (e.g., whether one is an optimist or a pessimist regarding halting global warming).
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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 style is formal and polite, addressing individuals as "respected chairman" and "respected presenter." It employs a logical and inquisitive approach, calling into question the financial claims of the draft bill and demanding clarity regarding the funding of science.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is highly formal and respectful, directly addressing the director and the prime minister using the honorific "esteemed." The rhetoric is purely logical and question-oriented, seeking a specific assessment of political probability. Emotional or narrative elements are entirely absent.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and inquisitive, addressing the Director and the Minister directly. A logical and policy-centric approach is employed, focusing on the specifics of reducing administrative burden, devoid of emotional appeals.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is polite and formal, addressing the minister directly ("Esteemed Minister!"). The rhetoric is analytical and focuses on obtaining clarification, employing the form of a direct question. The tone is neutral and businesslike.
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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 formal and interrogative, addressing the respected chairman and the presenter. A rhetorical question is used, which is aimed at testing the consistency of the opposing party. The tone is challenging, yet not emotional.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and direct, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Chairman" and "Esteemed Presenter." The speaker employs strong imperative phrases ("must not work") to underscore the strictness of their position. The appeals are primarily moral and logical, focusing on matters of public information and employer responsibility.
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2024-10-09
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal, addressing the esteemed chairman and the rapporteur. The rhetoric is analytical and interrogative, utilizing a known cultural reference as an introduction before shifting focus to a specific procedural question. The emphasis is placed on logical argumentation and the necessity of achieving results.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The style of discourse is formal and analytical, respectfully addressing the Chairman and the Minister. A logical appeal is employed, referencing the Minister’s previous statements and specific data (a graph). The concluding question is direct and demands clarification regarding the actual future of the policy.
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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, respectful, and focuses on the logical framing of the issue ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"). The speaker uses direct questions to gain clarity on the details of the policy, avoiding emotional or aggressive appeals.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Waste Act, the Traffic Act, and the State Fees Act (461 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the respected Chairman and Minister. The speaker presents a logical, data-driven question, demanding a hypothetical assumption from the Minister regarding the law's expected impact.
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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 style is formal and deferential, addressing officials with due respect. The speaker poses a direct and analytical question, requesting both a brief summary and a rationale. A subtle rhetorical premise is employed, suggesting that the current situation is less than ideal.
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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, addressing both the chairman and the minister. The address is analytical and data-driven, posing a specific question regarding probability, aimed at eliciting factual information.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The address is formal and respectful, utilizing official salutations ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Chairman of the Management Board of the Financial Supervision Authority!"). The style is logical and question-oriented, focusing on obtaining specific information regarding the Financial Supervision Authority's report.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The address is formal and polite, respectfully addressing the session chair and the bank president. The style is direct and focuses on gathering information, utilizing a logical question format ("Could you please elaborate a little").
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2024-06-12
Overview of the Judicial Administration by Villu Kõve, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The language used is formal and respectful, employing the address "Honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court." The style is analytical and logical, focusing on data and posing specific follow-up questions to clarify the subsequent status of those who failed the examination.
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2024-06-06
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the regulation concerning the building prohibition zone of the Nature Conservation Act into compliance with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, characteristic of a committee's report to the plenary session. The address is logical and fact-based, focusing on communicating the environmental committee's discussion, the positions of the ministries, and consensus decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on clarifying legal shortcomings.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and procedural, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur. The address consists of logical, policy-focused questions that seek clarification regarding the deadlines for the implementation of the law and its financial implications.
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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 style is formal and analytical, presenting a question based on the preceding speaker's logic and paraphrase. The tone is investigative, testing the logical limits and implications of the opposing side's claim. An historical reference (JFK) is used to emphasize the importance of infrastructure.
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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 style is formal, respectful, and analytical, starting with an expression of gratitude (Deputy Governor of the Bank of Estonia). The speaker employs a logical and inquisitive approach, highlighting the long-term intractability of the problems and proposing specific, yet unconventional policy mechanisms (the creation of a fund). The tone is rather concerned, but solution-oriented.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Director and the Minister directly. The speaker employs an inquiring and procedural tone, posing a direct question that seeks both emotional assurance (that the heart is at peace/satisfied) and substantive confirmation regarding the thoroughness of the bill's preparation.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and at times pedagogical, starting with correcting linguistic errors among the audience to highlight the importance of the subject matter. The speaker uses rhetorical questions to direct attention to the accessibility and appreciation of language learning, balancing logical analysis with emotional valuation (Estonian is a "beautiful" and "nice thing").
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the minister directly for clarification. Logical arguments and questions are employed to ensure the practical viability of the law and to resolve real-life situations that may arise, while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-05-13
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, the Credit Institutions Act, the Law of Obligations Act, and the State Fees Act into conformity with the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the audience as "respected chairman" and "respected Chancellor of Justice." The speaker employs a logical appeal, relying on concrete examples (the fraud case and the Finnish example) to acquire information, while deliberately avoiding an emotional tone.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and data-driven, beginning with respectful addresses and utilizing statistics to establish context. The tone is analytical and aimed at obtaining an answer to the specific question of legal responsibility. Instead of emotional appeals, the focus is placed on facts and protecting voter trust.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speech is formal and respectful, addressing the Chairperson and the Minister directly. The style is logical and analytical, focusing on the details of the policy, and concluding with a direct, technical yes/no question to elicit a specific answer regarding the scope of the draft legislation.
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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 rhetorical style is highly formal and respectful, repeatedly addressing the audience with phrases like "Honorable Chair!" and "Esteemed Presenter!" The speaker employs a logical, question-focused approach, posing specific and detailed questions regarding the content of the report and its consequences. Emotional or narrative elements are absent.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (393 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing the addresses "Esteemed Chairman" and "Esteemed Presenter." The tone is analytical and pragmatic, emphasizing the practical nature of the question and seeking specific numerical data regarding how many objects could realistically arise in Estonia.
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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 analytical, addressing the minister respectfully. The speaker employs a logical structure, describing the system's original objective, listing problems, and subsequently posing a direct question demanding a solution ("what would be the recipe"). Rational debate and the search for political solutions are preferred.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and focused purely on information acquisition, often employing salutations such as "esteemed" or "respected." The speaker poses direct and logical questions, avoids emotional appeals, and concentrates on securing specific clarifications and examples.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker's style is formal, neutral, and fact-based, typical of the role of a committee rapporteur. The focus is on conveying the content, participants, and procedural decisions of the committee session, while avoiding emotional appeals. When answering questions, the limits of their role are emphasized (they are not a member of the Government of the Republic), and cautious language is employed.
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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 formal and respectful, addressing both the director and the minister. A direct, analytical form of questioning is employed, while simultaneously acknowledging the subjective nature of the question.
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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 style is formal and inquisitive, addressing both the manager and the presenter respectfully. A logical appeal is employed, seeking comparative information regarding the concerns of other countries in order to assess the level of Estonian regulations. The tone is neutral and focused on gathering information.
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2024-02-14
First reading of the draft Act amending the Aliens Act (European Union Blue Card) (349 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and explanatory, focusing on the technical content and historical background of the legal amendments. The speaker uses logical arguments and technical language to explain the provisions of the law, especially the qualification requirements, and the tone is professional and informative.
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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 respectful, addressing the Minister and the Chairman of the Commission directly. The speaker uses rhetorical questions to highlight the stark contrast between reality and ideals. The rhetoric balances logical political analysis (the feasibility of reform) with a strong moral and emotional appeal (existential concern, the battle between good and evil).
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The discourse is formal, respectful, and analytical, focusing on logical argumentation and policy documents. The tone is constructive and moderate, emphasizing the necessity of continuous improvement and learning from errors. The style is characterized by a brief lyrical digression into history (King Hammurabi's Code) to illustrate the long trajectory of human legislation.
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2024-01-23
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and interrogative, beginning with a respectful address to the chair and the presenter. The speaker employs a rhetorical strategy by acknowledging the presenter's long-standing medical expertise in order to pose a technical and critical question. The tone is cautious, also including a self-critical remark regarding the complexity of the topic.
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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 address is formal and respectful, directed at the Director and the Prime Minister. The tone is interrogative and demanding, focusing on a logical deficit of data within the informational materials. The politician employs direct questions to elicit specific facts and the names of the countries.
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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 speaking style is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing the director, the chairman of the commission, and the minister directly. The presenter is appreciative, thanking them for the prepared materials, and utilizes a question-based approach to seek practical solutions (such as a marketing slogan or expectations for local governments).
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical argumentation and data. The speaker is courteous ("Esteemed Chairman, Esteemed Minister") and presents their viewpoint as a brief, technical question.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker's rhetorical style is formal, but contains slight irony or sarcasm, referencing a discussion among men on the topic of childbirth. The main approach is logical and analytical, presenting specific questions about statistics and risk assessment.
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2024-01-10
Overview by the Government of the Republic concerning the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the chairperson and the rapporteur. The rhetoric is analytical and question-oriented, focusing on the logical conclusion (the fears did not materialize) and the search for future assurance. The tone is neutral and fact-based, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-01-09
First Reading of the Draft Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (327 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The address is extremely formal and polite, employing the forms of address "Respected Chairman" and "Respected Presenter." The style is direct and focused on questions, emphasizing the collection of logical and fact-based information.
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