Agenda Profile: Ants Frosch
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The politician strongly supports amending the Holidays and Observances Act to include a public holiday for Easter. This stance is value-driven, emphasizing the role of holidays in bringing joy and happiness into homes and families. Furthermore, this move is viewed as a positive political concession to believers, particularly in light of ongoing issues concerning one specific church.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the cultural and religious significance of Easter, highlighting its importance for both Christians and Estonian nature worshippers (Maausulised). The expertise is primarily cultural and social, focusing on the holiday's traditional role as a festival of joy.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is warm, positive, and heavily focused on emotional appeal, employing phrases such as "joyful holidays" and "blessed springtime." The speaker frames their viewpoints as questions to highlight the positive impact and political benefits of the proposal.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is national and cultural, emphasizing the positive impact of the holidays on Estonian homes, children, and families more broadly. Specific regions or local issues are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
There is a lack of economic perspective; the speaker focuses solely on social and emotional benefits (happiness, joy), neglecting any potential economic impact or associated costs.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on religious and cultural accommodation, supporting the addition of a day off for the benefit of families and children. Furthermore, the bill is seen as an opportunity to give believers something positive in return, in connection with the tensions involving one specific church.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft bill (453 SE) to amend the Holidays and Commemoration Days Act. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative, specifically focusing on the addition of a public holiday during the Easter period.
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