Agenda Profile: Ants Frosch
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly objects to the government's personnel policy, particularly the replacement of chancellors and the Secretary of State, which they believe appears dishonest. This stance is based on both outcomes and procedure, highlighting the lack of transparency and suspecting a politically motivated "personnel shuffle" among state officials. They reference the start of the government's term and the resulting opportunity to dismiss chancellors, demanding clarity regarding future plans.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the civil service system and government personnel policy, specifically referencing the role of the State Secretary as the chairman of the selection committee for senior civil servants. Technical terms are used concerning the clauses for the dismissal of Permanent Secretaries of ministries, and mention is made of state reform and increasing the efficiency of the state apparatus.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and skeptical, employing direct and demanding questions when addressing the Prime Minister. The speaker uses a historical quote from Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin ("Personnel decides everything") to lend weight, emphasizing the political significance of personnel choices. The focus is on logical and procedural accountability, rather than emotional appeal.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Prime Minister and the government, centering on the seemingly dishonest procedure used to replace high-ranking state officials (the State Secretary and chancellors). The attacks are intense and procedural, suggesting political manipulation ("executing a personnel game") and anticipating that the dismissals will continue.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the management and efficiency of the central government apparatus (Chancellors of ministries, the State Secretary).
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Economic Views
The economic standpoints are indirect, stressing the necessity of increasing the efficiency of the state apparatus and implementing administrative reform. Specific positions regarding taxation, the budget, or employment are not put forward.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on controlling the actions of the executive branch and holding it accountable within the framework of the motion of no confidence. The priority is ensuring transparency in the government's personnel selections and determining the actual content of the state reform. Specific draft laws are not mentioned.
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