Agenda Profile: Peeter Ernits
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (713 OE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on the tactic of stifling the bills proposed by the governing coalition (Reform, Eesti 200). The speaker is furious and views the current situation as an unfair political game that is obstructing social initiatives. The position is heavily results-oriented, highlighting the government's inaction and manipulation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Riigikogu procedures and methods for blocking legislation, such as abstaining from voting and "killing" bills. Unusually, they also present detailed data on the costs of extreme subsistence, referencing a personal experiment involving the price of dog food (an 800g can costs 4 euros and change).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is emotional and combative, expressing intense rage and frustration regarding political injustice. Dramatic metaphors are employed ("being killed off," "suffocated"), and shocking personal examples (the dog food experiment) are presented as an emotional appeal. The tone is confrontational, questioning a colleague about how they manage to remain calm in such a situation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are criticized for employing procedural tactics that stifle social legislation. The criticism is intense and procedural, accusing them of evading votes ("they sat hiding in their holes, they didn't show up"). There is no willingness to compromise, as the focus remains squarely on the opponents' dishonest conduct.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is interrogative and confrontational, aimed at prompting the rapporteur to express an emotional stance and challenging his/her composure. There are no references to cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on national legislative procedures and broader socio-political topics. There are no references to specific regional industries or communities.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on social well-being and the necessity of alleviating extreme poverty. The issue of the cost of living is highlighted, citing the cost of a 4-euro jar of food as an example, which underscores the need to support low-income individuals.
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Social Issues
The main social theme revolves around poverty and minimal subsistence, illustrated by the provocative case study of whether it is possible to survive on dog food. The speaker is a strong proponent of social assistance measures, such as the "birthday benefit," which has been politically suppressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on procedural justice and protecting bills related to social benefits from political obstruction. The speaker is an active opponent of the government's tactics, which defeat bills either through a vote or by failing to bring them to a vote.
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