Agenda Profile: Peeter Ernits
Draft law amending the Construction Code and other laws (655 SE) – first reading
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on the practical utility of establishing infrastructure (broadband networks) and the criticism of previously ineffective projects. Clarity is demanded regarding the regulatory specifics of the new draft law (655 SE), particularly concerning the technical parameters of the metaphorical "wide throat." They firmly maintain a policy- and results-based framework, stressing that investments should not be directed toward empty areas or locations with minimal practical benefit.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the practical problems of deploying broadband networks, citing inefficient target locations (empty barns, old collective farm houses) and previously common practice. Technical terminology is used (operators, cables, broadband networks), and the focus is on regulatory details, demanding a precise definition for the width of the "wide throat."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, repetitive, and demanding, repeatedly employing the metaphor "wide throat" to emphasize a crucial regulatory detail. The tone is critical and insistent, particularly directed at the minister who failed to provide a clear answer. The appeal itself is rather logical and technical, focusing on the ambiguous provisions of the draft law.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates active participation during the first reading of Bill 655 SE, involving the submission of repeated and clarifying questions concerning a single topic—the scope of the regulatory provision.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the presenter or minister who failed to answer a specific regulatory question, indicating either inadequate preparation or an ambiguous legislative bill. The previous ineffective policy for establishing broadband, which led to wasteful spending, is also being criticized.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national infrastructure policy, but the examples (old collective farm buildings, empty barns) point to concerns about inefficient investment in rural areas, where the utility of broadband connectivity has been low.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the importance of utility and efficiency in public sector investments, particularly concerning broadband networks, while criticizing past instances of waste. There is a demand for regulatory clarity that would help prevent inefficient or unnecessary expenditures going forward.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data. (The 'pair of alcoholics' was mentioned as an example of economic inefficiency, not as a sociopolitical issue.)
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act (655 SE) concerning amendments to the Building Code and other legislation, specifically ensuring the accuracy and clarity of the provisions governing the deployment of broadband networks. The speaker is taking on the role of a critical interrogator, demanding that regulatory details be clearly defined before the bill is allowed to proceed further.
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