Agenda Profile: Varro Vooglaid
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work
2024-10-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly skeptical regarding the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention, emphasizing that Estonia should focus on practical benefits and national sovereignty when adopting legislation. The issue is framed in an outcome-oriented manner, focusing specifically on what the "Republic of Estonia actually gains" from acceding to the international treaty. The speaker favors a political framework that stresses the adequacy of domestic legislation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process, emphasizing the Riigikogu’s capacity to establish standards through domestic legislation without the need for an international convention. The topic focuses on the relationship between international conventions and domestic law in regulating the labor sector. The expertise is geared towards procedural and legal analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and analytical, focusing on logical argumentation and recurring questions regarding utility. The speaker demands explanations and justifications, employing formal language to highlight procedural uncertainty and the deficiencies in the commission's work. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed solely on pragmatic benefit.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active at the Riigikogu plenary session, posing successive and pointed questions during the second reading of the bill. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on procedural oversight and scrutiny of the committee's work.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the proponents of the convention's ratification, particularly the Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee, who is being criticized for a procedural deficiency. The criticism stems from the fact that the actual benefits of joining the convention for the Republic of Estonia were not discussed during the committee session. The resistance is based on both policy and procedure.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (the interests of the Republic of Estonia and legislative sovereignty) and the international level (the ILO convention). There are no references to local or regional issues.
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Economic Views
The economic positions primarily address the regulation of the workplace (specifically violence and harassment), but they are framed from a pragmatic perspective focused on national benefit. There is no detailed stance provided regarding taxation, trade, or fiscal discipline.
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Social Issues
The social issue under discussion is violence and harassment in the workplace, the necessity of regulating which is not explicitly denied. However, the use of an international convention to achieve this objective is being questioned, with domestic legislation being preferred.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the critical assessment of the draft act (469 SE) concerning the ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190. The speaker is a skeptical opponent of the bill, emphasizing the priority of domestic legislation and the autonomy of the Riigikogu in setting standards.
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