By Agendas: Jaak Valge

Total Agendas: 117

Fully Profiled: 117

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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 rhetorical style is questioning, sharp, and critical, but at the same time brief and specific. The speaker relies heavily on logical appeals and the citation of authorities (the Chancellor of Justice, the National Audit Office) to justify their criticism. The tone is challenging, calling into question the legality and expediency of the budget's format.
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2025-10-06
Inquiry regarding Ukrainian refugees, especially men of mobilization age (No. 794)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational, critical, and insistent, accusing the minister of demagoguery, evasion, and confusing key concepts. Both logical arguments (statistical comparisons with neighboring countries) and an emotional framework are employed, contrasting men of mobilization age with the true victims of war (women in Gaza and Syria).
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is direct, challenging, and analytical, posing critical questions to clarify the opponent's claims. The tone is skeptical, focusing on logical arguments regarding the inadequacy of economic indicators (GDP), while simultaneously maintaining a formal address ("Esteemed Speaker").
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and strongly confrontational, addressing the Prime Minister directly. Both logical arguments (the labor market, the cost of reputational damage) and emotional appeals are employed, accusing the state authorities of treating Estonian citizens like "serfs." Rhetorical questions are used concerning the government's failure to conduct public opinion surveys.
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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 concerned and direct, emphasizing the social impact ("society's sense of justice") and demanding legal clarification. Logical argumentation is used, calling into question the assertion that filing a civil claim in criminal proceedings is subject to a fee. The tone is formal and inquisitive, directed at the Chancellor of Justice.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the chairperson and the minister. The representative employs an unusual conciliatory tone, publicly acknowledging that the minister's presentation was convincing to them, despite their position in the opposition. The emphasis is placed on the logical and political decision-making process, rather than an emotional attack.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical, demanding, and persistent, underscoring the minister's failure to fulfill a previous promise. The speaker employs direct questions and formal procedures (an interpellation), and the tone is concerned regarding the continuation of "arbitrariness."
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is sharp, data-driven, and forceful, highlighting the dangers of mass immigration to the nation-state and the economy. Both logical arguments (statistics, economic indicators) and emotional appeals (anti-nation-state sentiment, the decline in Estonian language proficiency) are employed. The speaker is direct, correcting the minister and criticizing the government's plans, while simultaneously addressing the audience directly ("Head Eesti mehed ja Eesti naised!").
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2025-09-08
779 Regarding the rapid growth of unemployment and the decline in employment

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, respectfully addressing the Presiding Officer and the Minister. The speaker employs a logical appeal, presenting a clear hypothesis that is not "entirely without foundation," and immediately demanding data to verify its accuracy. The tone is direct and focuses on facts versus conjecture.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is predominantly combative, accusatory, and insistent, utilizing strong emotional terms such as "humiliating chaotic situation," "gigantomaniacal," and "neocolonialist project." The appeals are often logical and data-driven (statistics, legal paragraphs), but they are employed for the moral and national condemnation of the actions of political opponents.
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2025-06-18
Offering temporary and international protection in Estonia to Ukrainian mobilization-age men.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and rigorous, employing judgments such as "strange and even, let's say, ridiculous." The argumentation relies heavily on data and facts (statistics, Zelenskyy's statements), posing direct questions to the minister regarding cooperation and data sharing, while pointing to the government's inaction.
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2025-06-18
Migration policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, posing direct and accusatory questions to the minister ("Why do you continue down the path of expansive development?"). The tone is formal and logical, focusing on data and expert opinions to emphasize the failure of the government's policy.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is direct and critical, employing rhetorical questions to highlight the illogical nature of the government's policy. The tone is logical and fact-based, contrasting the minister's claims (regarding jobs) with the positions held by economic experts and specific figures detailing the labor shortage. The speaker uses the metaphor "prison behemoth" and accuses the minister of trying to correct one wrong move by making another wrong move.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Problems at Tallinn Defense Forces Cemetery (no. 752)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker’s style is formal, but the tone is critical and urgent, utilizing emotional appeals and powerful imagery (for example, the monument to the Soviet soldier is referred to as a "monstrosity"). He addresses "Dear Estonian men, Estonian women" directly, stressing national responsibility. He employs both fact-based logic (citing specific examples of grave markers) and rhetorical questions to underscore the abnormality and illogical nature of the situation.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is urgent, critical, and at times confrontational, especially concerning the Prime Minister’s responses and the work of officials ("Give him a dressing down"). The speaker employs both logical arguments (data correction, economic theory) and emotional warnings (the "decline" of society), stressing that the solutions depend on us. He uses historical comparisons (birth rates during the War of Independence and World War II) to support his arguments.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is skeptical, direct, and interrogative, utilizing logical argumentation to dispute official explanations. The speaker emphasizes the gravity of the issue by contrasting the PPA’s alleged “testing” with the actual “real surveillance.” The tone is formal, addressing the Prime Minister directly, yet it conveys sharp suspicion regarding the activities of state institutions.
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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 rhetoric is formal, logical, and data-driven, utilizing statistics to underscore the economic freefall. The tone is critical and urgent concerning the nation's economic situation, yet it is framed for the presenter as a structured and analytical question.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and direct, employing strong assessments (e.g., "biased and unfair decisions") to characterize the existing situation. The speaker presents a logical argument, criticizing the proposed draft bill and offering an alternative, reform-focused solution.
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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 style is formal and polite, beginning with an expression of thanks to the minister, but quickly shifting to become critical and interrogative. The speaker employs logical arguments and conceptual definitions (the nature of politics), posing rhetorical questions to call into question the minister's premises regarding support for Rail Baltic.
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is polemical, logical, and data-driven, emphasizing the need to substantiate claims with figures, contrasting with the minister's "general beliefs or ideology." Quotes and specific examples are utilized (e.g., the required length of doctoral thesis abstracts and a comparison with the University of Helsinki) to ensure the criticism is sharp and detailed. The tone is concerned and demanding, stressing that the ongoing trend is more than just incomprehensible, as it yields no corresponding academic success.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Minister and the Presiding Officer. The speaker begins with a procedural remark (noting the need for a new format, such as a roundtable) and then poses a brief question, which is built upon a logical foundation. The tone is analytical and businesslike.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is sharp, combative, and forceful, using strong data-driven arguments supported by emotional and historical comparisons (e.g., comparing the migration balance to the occupation era). The speaker addresses "Estonian men and women" directly and ironically criticizes the minister's claims (e.g., "a trombone in a trash band" and "the cherry on the cake"). The tone is formal yet direct, calling into question the minister's understanding of the market economy.
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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 sharply critical and direct, employing strong language such as "totally botched" and "completely missed the boat." The speaker relies heavily on logical appeal, providing specific numerical data and monitoring reports to back up the critique. The overall tone is quite accusatory and urgent, demanding accountability for the failures.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is analytical and moderately critical, especially concerning the primitiveness of the previous energy debate. Comparative arguments are employed (Switzerland, Ireland, Europe), and questions are raised aimed at improving legislation and procedures. The tone is formal, focusing on political procedures and the quality of legislation.
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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 rhetorical style is critical and demanding, emphasizing logical argumentation based on the comparison between goals and actual results. A medical metaphor ("diagnosis," "treatment") is used to highlight the seriousness of the situation, and a response with a broader perspective is required.
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2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is interrogative and procedural, focusing on a logical contradiction (the acknowledgment of the problem versus the voting down of the draft bill). The tone is formal and critical regarding the procedural decision, utilizing a logical appeal.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and critical, starting with a procedural objection regarding the delay of the minister's report. The argumentation is logical and relies on authoritative citation, with the aim of creating the conditions for a higher quality debate and demanding substantive solutions.
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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 style is analytical, critical, and ideological, raising questions that challenge the underlying assumptions of the draft bill. Logical and statistical appeals are utilized, as well as metaphors ("Pandora's Box") and rhetorical questions, to emphasize the policy's contradiction with rationality and nature.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, posing direct questions to the opposition (the Social Democrats) regarding the logic of their positions. Logical argumentation is employed, and the adversaries are accused of prior inaction ("they ought to look in the mirror").
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and logical, utilizing external data sources and academic systems to support the argumentation. The speaker poses a direct and challenging question to the minister, demanding a precise definition, which suggests a rational rather than an emotional approach.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The style is predominantly combative and argumentative, utilizing both logical, data-based appeals and emotional, nationalistic addresses ("Estonian men, Estonian women!"). The tone is concerned and urgent, emphasizing demographic and ethno-political damage. It uses direct questions to attack the opponent's position, calling the presenter the "spokesperson for mass immigration."
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of science (no. 716)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and forceful, heavily relying on statistical data and logical arguments ("I demonstrated using the figures"). Direct address is used towards the minister and colleagues, while simultaneously posing sharp questions and pointing out the minister's logical flaws. Emphasis is placed on concern regarding the future of the Estonian language as a scientific language, and the authoritative quote of linguist Tiit Hennoste is introduced.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is passionate and insistent, highlighting the gravity and rapid deterioration of the situation, and directly addressing the audience as "Estonian men, Estonian women." Statistical, data-driven arguments are combined with lyrical and historical references (Anna Haava's poem, comparisons to the period of Russification) to underscore the government's inaction. Irony and accusations of demagoguery are employed to refute the minister's assertions.
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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, analytical, and skeptical, posing questions and delivering criticism directly to the minister. The speaker relies on logical arguments and a list of problems, stressing that while he does not wish to be negative, he sees clear deficiencies regarding national studies.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The style is pressing, anxious, and at times confrontational, utilizing both detailed data and emotional appeals ("Estonian men, Estonian women"). The speaker employs dramatic language, describing the park as an 80-kilometer wide "unbroken wall" and the project as "terrifying," emphasizing that Estonians should not be treated as test subjects. The engagement process is also criticized as a "formal process" and a "façade of democracy."
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is sharp and combative, combining economic calculations (e.g., 57,000 euros per newborn) with an emotional and national appeal. Strong contrasts are utilized (the people vs. the banks), and injustice is emphasized, specifically the idea that foreign powers are controlling the Estonian economy. The speech concludes by citing a national slogan ("Sigtuna is not far anymore!"), lending the tone an urgent and cautionary character.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and insistent, combining statistical data (e.g., birth rates, depression percentages) with strong value-based claims. The Minister’s response is characterized as cunning and fawning behind the backs of strategic partners, which lends a polemical nature to the tone. A contrast is used between the government’s "winking" campaigns and the absence of family-centric campaigns to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The speaker’s style is accusatory, critical, and insistent, balancing legal analysis with emotional warnings. They employ rhetorical questions and powerful metaphors ("playing with fire," "avalanche") to underscore the threat of increasing distrust and discontent. Earlier promises made by the Reform Party are quoted to highlight political hypocrisy.
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2024-12-09
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The style is formal, yet sharply critical and accusatory, particularly regarding the minister's passivity and indifference. The speaker relies heavily on statistical data and logical argumentation to substantiate the accusations concerning "fruitless activities." Repetition is employed to underscore the ineffectiveness of the actions.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously combative and categorical, employing strong judgments such as "unacceptable" and "irresponsible." Both logical arguments (referencing the ambiguity of the law and relevant studies) and emotional appeals are utilized, emphasizing the protection of national identity and the linguistic environment. The figurative expression "buying a pig in a poke" is used regarding the adoption of the law before the language requirements have been fixed.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and interrogative, posing two direct policy questions to the presenter. The address is logic-based, seeking information regarding Latvia’s plans and utilizing international examples (Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Denmark) for argumentation.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and serious, focusing on specific issues and critical analysis. It utilizes both direct legislative inquiries (concerning the amalgamation of the best elements) and a historical retrospective on the failure of integration. The tone is concerned and skeptical, especially regarding the feasibility of successful integration under left-wing integration concepts and conditions of mass immigration.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, politely addressing the presiding officer and the speaker. The speech is balanced, containing both the party's clear political stance and a direct, procedural question directed at the bill's initiators concerning the referendum.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical argumentation and the critique of data. The speaker poses direct questions to the presenter to draw attention to the state’s alleged passivity concerning abortion prevention campaigns.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, while respectfully addressing the rapporteur. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and statistical data to call into question the economic justification of the draft legislation.
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2024-11-05
Draft law invalidating the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, commencing with high praise for the presenter's oratory, comparing it favorably to the finest speeches delivered in the British Parliament. The content is critical of the government but is presented logically, emphasizing economic arguments and relying on expert assessments.
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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 rhetorical style is formal and analytical, starting with polite thanks to the Prime Minister for the "candid address," but quickly moving to strong and fundamental objections. The speaker uses logical appeals, emphasizing the adverse long-term economic consequences.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and confrontational, posing a sharp question to the minister regarding the counterproductivity of his actions. Strategic and logical argumentation is employed to demonstrate how the current policy is generating tensions that are being channeled dangerously during the elections.
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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 rhetorical style is substantive and analytical, utilizing references to historical and regional facts to strengthen its arguments. The tone is formal and conducive to discussion, characterizing the debate as "a pleasant substantive discussion." However, the style also contains a sharp ideological challenge, calling into question the economic policy models of the Reform Party.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry regarding the provision of international protection to Ukrainian male citizens who are mobilization-eligible.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and demanding, focusing on logical questions and the comparison of data. The tone is skeptical and critical, given that the Minister of the Interior’s responses are deemed "unconvincing" and "confusing." The argumentation is strongly data-driven, casting doubt on the logical application of humanitarian criteria specifically to men.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and emotionally charged, underscoring historical injustice and the incompetence of the Minister of the Interior. Strong historical parallels and contrasts are employed (such as the positions held by August Rei in 1944 versus those of the current Minister of the Interior) to emphasize a fundamental conflict of values. The argumentation itself is primarily logical, grounded in historical continuity and supported by direct quotations.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is confrontational, critical, and sharp, opening with a demand for the careful observation of the minister. After presenting the data, the speaker utilizes sarcasm and reduction to absurdity (reductio ad absurdum) to attack the government's immigration policy. The tone remains formal yet aggressive, challenging the validity of both the policy itself and the metrics employed.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The rhetorical style is critical, analytical, and pressing, relying primarily on statistical data to demonstrate the deterioration of the economy. The tone is formal and logical, emphasizing the failure of economic policy and describing the situation as "utterly weak." Instead of emotional appeals, the text employs economic comparisons and accusations regarding the direct consequences of the government's policy.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and evidence-based, addressing the respected presiding officer and the prime ministerial candidate. Logical arguments and statistical comparisons are employed to support claims regarding economic decline and immigration issues. The tone is demanding and probing, raising direct questions about the government's political errors and intentions.
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2024-06-10
Interpellation regarding the non-taxation of banks' extraordinary profits (No. 615)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and argumentative, immediately beginning by refuting the Prime Minister’s assertion. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on historical precedents and regional comparisons (Lithuania) to substantiate their viewpoint. Light irony is used, referencing Margaret Thatcher as a potential role model.
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2024-06-10
Inquiry regarding Ukraine's Accession to the European Union (No. 613)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is cautionary and critical, predicting a "complete demographic and economic collapse" for Ukraine. Strong imagery is employed, such as labeling Ukraine "the sick man of Europe for centuries," to underscore the seriousness and urgency of the arguments. The appeal is primarily logical (cause-and-effect), but the overall tone is anxious and alarming.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is challenging and critical, presenting its viewpoints as genuine questions that demand an honest answer. Initially, there is mild but direct criticism aimed at the session chair, calling him overly didactic. It uses both political performance (voter support) and specific economic arguments.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is combative and insistent, combining logical arguments (references to French law) with a strong emotional and moral framework. Opponents are intensely attacked, being accused of political jealousy at the expense of children or having connections to pedophilia hinted at. The tone is highly self-assured and dismissive of objections.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is extremely brief and specific, with the aim of achieving the title of the shortest speech. The tone is measured and critical, focusing on logical arguments (avoiding hypocrisy) and the strategic question regarding the counterproductivity of the statements.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is confrontational and insistent, using direct questions regarding the consequences of the minister's actions ("do you understand that you are destroying [it] this way..."). The argumentation is strongly logical and data-driven, referencing statistics and economic data, but concludes with an emotional appeal regarding the preservation of the nation-state. The tone is critical and accusatory.
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2024-05-30
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the European Parliament Election Act (lowering the voting and candidacy age) (414 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical, intellectual, and procedural, focusing on the lack of persuasiveness and the primitiveness of the opposing side's arguments. Logical and philosophical appeals are employed, challenging, for instance, the definitions of progressiveness and backwardness, which are regarded as Marxist terms. The tone is academic yet simultaneously direct, describing the explanatory memorandum as flimsy and the committee discussion as primitive.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, argumentative, and challenging, while simultaneously maintaining formal courtesy in its address. Logical appeals are employed, introducing comparative economic examples, and sharp questions are posed regarding the opponent's motives and intra-party positions, thereby casting doubt on their integrity.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the need for prenatal protection of the right to life of children (No. 554)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The style is formal and procedural, submitting a query to the minister and the session chair. The tone is concerned, referencing "sad statistics," yet simultaneously skeptical and critical regarding the Prime Minister's previous response. The speaker utilizes a logical structure, beginning with the data and subsequently moving to the hypothesis.
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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 data-driven, beginning with the presentation of figures from the Statistical Office. The tone is urgent, as the data presented leads to an insistent political demand to halt mass immigration. The final conclusion is presented as a rhetorical question, which underscores the priority of the topic.
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2024-05-13
Inquiry Regarding the Alleged Vandalism of Andrei Shumakov's Car (No. 630)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is sharp, critical, and formal, employing logical demands to clarify the facts (car ownership) and rhetorical questions to ridicule the official hypothesis. The speaker uses irony, referring to the KAPO yearbook as the Muslims' Quran, and historical references concerning the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure to emphasize the government's lack of accountability. He presents hypotheses suggesting that the Minister of the Interior is intended to be shown in a heroic light.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, focusing on the presentation of statistical facts and political consequences. The tone is concerned and emphasizes the exceptional nature of the situation ("a completely new situation"). The address concludes with a direct, conditional question posed to the minister, which is intended to initiate a political discussion.
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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 analytical, focusing on logical arguments and the presentation of statistical data concerning the volatility of trust in e-elections. The speaker presents their viewpoints in the form of critical and detailed questions, all while maintaining a skeptical tone. They employ irony, briefly adopting the persona of a coalition deputy, in order to lend support to the rapporteur.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is sharp and interrogative, repeatedly employing rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the veracity of the minister's decisions and claims ("do you seriously claim...?"). The style is formal, combining ethical criticism (visiting dictatorial regimes) with specific data and statistics (OECD).
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, employing historical parallels (EELK 1968) to challenge the foundations of the current draft legislation. Logical appeals are utilized, centering on rational thought and the prioritization of security threats. The tone is formal and direct, raising provocative questions regarding the priorities assigned to security threats.
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The rhetorical style is analytical, logical, and data-driven, focusing on facts and calculations. The tone is formal and critical, yet polite, including direct recommendations for the minister. The speaker proactively uses the phrase, "Please don't think I'm being difficult now," to soften their criticism.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetoric is formal, critical, and heavily data-driven, utilizing statistics as the primary foundation for the argument. The tone is concerned and demanding, highlighting the problem's "exceptionally sharp" and "very sad" nature. The speaker is direct, correcting the prime minister's methodological approach to data presentation.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical, sharp, and forceful, combining logical arguments (international comparisons, cost analysis) with strong value-based appeals (trust in democracy). Dramatic and resolute language is used, asserting that Estonian parliamentarism is "finished" and accusing the Riigikogu Board and committee of procedural deadlock ("vicious circle").
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The tone is well-reasoned, fact-based, and at times insistent, emphasizing the seriousness and inevitability of the situation. The speaker utilizes extensive statistical data and logical inferences to support their positions regarding the links between immigration and language learning. They also employ rhetoric that stresses symbolism, referring to the draft bill as "a small step for one person and a giant leap for mankind," and appeal to national pride.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and heavily data-driven, utilizing data from Statistics Estonia as a logical appeal. The tone is concerned and urgent, emphasizing the scale of the problem, which casts doubt on the success of the language policy. The message is structured as a contextual background issue that leads to a sharp political challenge.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker's tone is critical and challenging, beginning by refuting the opposing side's argument (the 'what about others' defense). The style is formal, initially employing logical argumentation (statistics) and then a strong, ideological quotation, in order to pose a direct question to the minister concerning the necessity of equality.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning interference in the internal affairs of Hungary (No. 570)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is confrontational and accusatory, utilizing direct rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the opponent's position ("Doesn't this strike you as hypocritical?"). The speaker highlights a logical contradiction, accusing the minister of selective action and hypocrisy.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetoric is critical, analytical, and forceful, employing strong ethical and emotional judgments, labeling the current policy "unethical" and "a crime" against the personality of children. The style relies on historical parallels and demographic data to justify the proposed solution. Sarcasm is also directed at the governing coalition, suggesting they hold remote sessions, reminiscent of the COVID era.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, employing direct addresses to the session chair and the presenter. The discourse itself is brief, logical, and strictly focused on acquiring information about practical implementation methods, maintaining a neutral and inquisitive tone.
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2024-04-02
Interpellation concerning the abuse of power by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) in connection with the unlawful suppression of freedom of speech and expression (No. 620)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and critical, beginning by pointing out the minister’s factual errors. The speaker employs personal context ("having to swallow one's embarrassment") and relies on a logical comparison between two different incidents to emphasize the contradictions in the PPA’s (Police and Border Guard Board's) actions. The tone is interrogative and demands an explanation for the PPA’s inconsistent conduct.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is critical and confrontational, accusing the minister of dodging the questions and providing vague answers. A logical appeal is employed, relying on official statistical data to highlight the abnormal nature of the immigration. The second address focuses on a procedural challenge, asking the session chair for clarification regarding the practice of interruptions.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is extremely aggressive and urgent, accusing the minister of incompetence and a lack of respect for the people's representatives ("mumbo-jumbo," "non-answers"). The style is a blend of academic references (history, logic) and an emotional appeal to responsibility, utilizing direct personal attacks. The speaker also demands procedural freedom, criticizing the session chair for prohibiting interjections.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, beginning with polite salutations ("Dear Minister!"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, first presenting a political commentary and then following up with a sharp, evidence-based question. The tone is critical and investigative, hinting at an impending "long and serious conversation."
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the consequences of reducing family benefits (No. 561)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is insistent, critical, and heavily data-driven, presenting its claims through facts and logical conclusions. He uses historical comparisons (the War of Independence, the Great Northern War) to underscore the gravity of the situation, and directly challenges the figures presented by the prime minister. On one occasion, during an emotional reaction, he used profanity ("Oh, damn it! Sorry!").
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Concerning the Undermining of the State's Foundations (No. 523)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical, employing historical parallels (communism) to discredit the opponents' viewpoints. Furthermore, the style adopted in the Riigikogu chamber is procedural, demanding that the session chair call the Prime Minister to order and ensure respect for Riigikogu members through the provision of direct answers.
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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 analytical, critical, and instructive, providing the minister with several methodological recommendations and requirements. Formal language and logical arguments are employed, stressing the importance of data and comparative material. The tone is direct and demanding, particularly when criticizing procedural deficiencies (such as the late submission of the report) and the absence of ideological focus.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, presenting a sharp inquiry to the minister. The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the logical argument that the whistleblower faces the threat of retaliation, and requiring intervention from the Estonian state. A rhetorical question is used to underscore the compelling suspicion regarding the corruption of the Ukrainian judicial system.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The style is forceful, academically rigorous, and simultaneously sharply confrontational, highlighting the government's ignorance and hypocrisy. The presentation employs strong logical arguments (statistics and research) alongside emotional rhetoric, dismissing the opponents' narrative as "empty talk." The speaker references their academic background to underscore the embarrassment of having to reiterate basic truths.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the Value Added Tax on Foodstuffs and Medicines to 5 Percent" (272 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The style is analytical, comparative, and cautionary, emphasizing the logical consequences that accompany the decision not to change the VAT rate. The speaker uses rhetorical questions to highlight the extent of potential economic damage in border trade and state budget revenues. The presentation is formal and data-driven.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The style is formal and argumentative, but it includes sharp critical notes directed toward the opponents. The address opens with a long, emotional historical narrative (the 1934 coup d'état) to establish context for the deficiencies of democracy. The logical appeals focus on the preventative impact of referendums and the maturity of the populace, while opponents are accused of distrusting the people and treating democracy as merely an "empty phrase."
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2024-03-11
Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is critical and corrective, beginning by addressing and correcting the prime minister's previous claims. The argumentation is logical and grounded in the concept of discrimination, which is used as a term to critique the overall policy structure. The piece concludes with a direct question that demands thorough analysis.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and sharply critical, utilizing historical comparisons to underscore the gravity of the situation. The speaker relies heavily on statistical data and logical arguments to systematically dismantle the prime minister’s claims. The overall tone is urgent and cautionary, concluding with a reference to the awakening of the national consciousness.
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2024-02-21
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (166 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is logic-driven and sharply critical, repeatedly employing questions to challenge the opponents' logic. The speaker stresses that the failure of current measures renders their continuation illogical. Direct accusations regarding political incomprehension are also utilized ("how would you describe those politicians who fail to grasp this").
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Estonian Public Broadcasting Act (165 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal, polite, and inquisitive, focusing on fact verification and logical appeal. The speaker poses their question based on prior data and requests the opposing party to present evidence (a new study) to the contrary. Emotional arguments are avoided; the emphasis is placed on verifying data and sources.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (286 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical arguments and comparisons, and presenting its viewpoints in the form of questions. Both numerical data (75% of the EU average) and historical and procedural references (e.g., the parliament during the Päts era, the UK Parliament) are utilized to support its arguments. The tone is critical concerning both the government's economic policy and the procedural rules enforced by the session chair.
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2024-02-21
Internal Security

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The style is formal, logical, and demanding, focusing on facts and procedural correctness. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on the precision of data and legal categories. The speaker addresses the presiding officer, stressing their legal competence in order to achieve the rectification of the minister.
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2024-02-21
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The rhetorical style is critical, interrogative, and demanding, aimed at holding the minister accountable and provoking emotions ("Does this proportion... truly not provoke any emotions?"). The speaker employs formal language, relying heavily on logical arguments, hypotheses, and statistical data.
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2024-02-19
Interpellation concerning Drug-Related Deaths (No. 496)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, addressing the respected Presiding Officer and the Minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation and specific statistical data to present their question. The tone is investigative and probing, noting that the question is being posed "with an underlying purpose" to assist the Minister in identifying the actual cause.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is structured, employing direct counterarguments to address the government's positions (e.g., "The government opposes... I respond..."). The tone is defensive, at times critical, and urgent, emphasizing the complexity of the birth rate situation and the necessity of finding solutions. Authoritative quotes (such as from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Villu Kõve) and personal observations as a lecturer are used to lend credibility to the logical appeals.
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is structured and logical, systematically presenting arguments in a specific sequence (draft provision, government reaction, speaker’s response). Strong and critical phrases are employed ("complete extravagance," "utterly senseless," "degrading"), appealing to both national interests and rationality. The tone is professional yet urgent, stressing the necessity of correcting flaws in the legislation.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is urgent and cautionary, emphasizing the dangerous scope of mass immigration, which the public has not yet recognized. Strong data-based arguments (OECD statistics) are used, interwoven with value-based and emotional warnings about the dissolution of the cultural space. Finally, reference is made to the attitudes of the populace and the government's aversion to democracy (referendums).
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (179 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is brief, polite, and direct, utilizing the forms of address "Dear Chair" and "Dear Colleagues." The tone is goal-oriented and optimistic, emphasizing the intention (we aim to change things) to make the worker's life better.
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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 rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and strongly critical, relying on logical arguments and comparative data. The tone is concerned and urgent, particularly regarding the position of the economy and the Estonian language. References to authoritative sources (the Leiden Manifesto) and clichés ("The devil often hides in the details") are employed to lend more weight to the arguments.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the taxation of the populace through inflation (No. 317)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and challenging, presenting the minister with a general but sharp question as a warm-up. Logic and data (Eurostat comparisons) are appealed to in order to support the claim that Estonian inflation is significantly higher than in other countries.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and initially purported to be constructive and well-meaning, but it quickly turns critical. Logical argumentation is employed, linking tax policy to social consequences such as declining birth rates and urbanization. The speaker presents their position to the minister in the form of a question.
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2024-01-17
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (198 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, concise, and direct, addressing colleagues politely. The speech is structured around logical reasoning (a cause-and-effect chain: tax cuts, consumption, economic stimulation). Emotional or narrative elements are absent.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the chairman and the minister. The speech is logic-based, focusing on demanding specific data and statistical correlation in order to verify the claims made in the explanatory memorandum. Emotional or personal appeals are not utilized.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, using expressions such as "express astonishment" and referring to the minister's claim as having been "oddly presented." The tone is formal and focuses on logical and procedural criticism, demanding explanations from the rapporteur regarding the minister's positions.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style is formal and analytical, emphasizing the urgency of the topic by relying on historical facts and ideological analysis, and referencing a quote from the German writer Frank Wedekind. When responding to questions, the speaker adopts a defensive posture, employing ironic remarks ("such a nice, sincere question") while stressing the simplicity of the draft bill and the broad discretion afforded to the executive branch.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry concerning the misappropriation of "Slava Ukraini" funds and the related investigation (No. 578)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is extremely direct, concise, and demanding. The speaker emphasizes the requirement for a simple answer, consciously avoiding the formulation of a lengthy question. The tone is formal ("Dear Minister"), yet simultaneously urgent and focused on achieving maximum clarity.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the capability to ensure internal security in the new situation where uncontrolled immigration has made the people of Estonia worried about their property and their lives (No. 536)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is confrontational and skeptical, beginning with a logical appeal achieved through the use of alternative data. The speech culminates in a sharp ideological accusation, labeling the minister a "politically correct leftist politician" who refuses to link migration and crime.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, opening with a sharp attack against the use of the Prime Minister’s data. The appeal is strongly logical and data-driven, utilizing statistics and calculations to underscore the economic and social significance of the issue.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The address is critical and direct, posing a pointed question to the prime minister regarding the government's policy. It employs both statistical data and highly charged political language ("demographic catastrophe," "to entrench/perpetuate") to emphasize the gravity of the situation and the wrongfulness of the government's actions.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and analytical, addressing the respected Chairman and Prime Minister. The speaker employs logical arguments and conditional relationships (if X occurs, then Y suffers) to substantiate their position. They rely on personal experience, but frame their arguments using data-driven thresholds, concluding with a direct and challenging question to the Prime Minister regarding guarantees.
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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 rhetorical style is analytical and questioning, emphasizing the speaker's own role as a rationally thinking person. A logical appeal is used to draw attention to the illogical nature of the situation, along with rhetorical questions designed to propose an ideological motive behind the delay.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Value-Added Tax Act (196 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and didactic, utilizing a historical narrative (the economic crisis of the 1930s) to justify a political position. The tone is cautionary and persuasive, emphasizing the necessity of learning from past mistakes, and culminates in a direct call to vote in favor of the bill.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal and questioning, starting with polite addresses but subsequently becoming skeptical and doubtful regarding the criteria presented by the Minister. The emphasis is on logical argumentation and the procedural requirement to present a concrete, standard formula for decision-making, avoiding emotional appeals.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Threat to the Independence of Press Publications (No. 345)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, beginning with praise for the level of press freedom and politely addressing the minister. Subsequently, the tone becomes analytical and questioning, relying on logical arguments and referencing a specific study. The style is geared towards demanding accountability and initiating concrete action.
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