Agenda Profile: Jaak Aab
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses on amending the Act on the Election of the President of the Republic, emphasizing the proportions within the composition of the Electoral College. The speaker supports the view that the share of local government representatives in the Electoral College should be greater, aligning with the original intent of the law, while criticizing the current near fifty-fifty split. This position is strongly rooted in political and historical context.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the composition of the electoral college and its historical proportions, citing specific figures (such as the 2016 and 2021 compositions) and referencing the impact of the administrative reform. Technical data is employed to substantiate the question concerning the reduction in local government representation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and purely interrogative, addressing both the presiding officer and the Speaker of the Riigikogu with deference. The argumentation is logical and grounded in facts and historical data concerning changes in the composition of the electoral college.
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Activity Patterns
According to the data, the speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, having submitted questions during the first reading of the draft bill. This pattern of activity suggests active participation in debates concerning significant legislative changes.
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Opposition Stance
No direct confrontation is expressed, but the speaker calls into question the absence or failure of cross-party agreement regarding the proportions of the electoral college. The criticism is directed at the procedure and the fact that the original objective (a larger proportion for local governments) has been lost.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is inquiring about the possibility of previous inter-party negotiations and compromises, specifically asking whether concrete proposals were offered to the parties and why no agreement was reached. This demonstrates an interest in achieving consensus regarding the makeup of the electoral college.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is placed on the representation of local governments at the national level, emphasizing their role and proportional representation in the electoral college. The effect of the administrative reform on the number and representation of local authorities is mentioned separately.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Republic of Estonia President Election Act (684 SE), concentrating on the proportions of the composition of the Electoral College. The speaker is acting as an inquirer into the draft act's content and historical background, seeking clarification regarding the consideration of alternative formulas.
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