Agenda Profile: Ants Frosch
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act (167 SE)
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position focuses on the inefficiency and management failures of state officials and institutions, especially the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker strongly supports the submitted draft bill (167 SE), considering it absolutely necessary for guaranteeing the protection of rights. This position is strongly results-oriented and emphasizes systemic shortcomings that have led to a situation where the organization has "completely gone off the rails."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the procedure for appointing the highest state officials and the issues surrounding the internal management of the Prosecutor's Office. He cites specific examples (the Prosecutor General, the Commander of the Defense Forces) illustrating the tendency of officials to not complete their full term of office. Furthermore, he is familiar with the precise references regarding the nature of the problem, as presented by his colleagues (Mart Helme).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and insistent, emphasizing the extreme necessity of the draft bill and the inadequacy of the Prosecutor's Office management. Strong language is used ("gone completely haywire"), backed up by examples cited by a colleague and the rapporteur. The style remains formal but is emotionally charged, stressing that the Prosecutor's Office is failing to fulfill its core function.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the institution of the Prosecutor's Office, which is accused of failing to uphold justice and lacking adequate leadership. Furthermore, there is criticism regarding the trend where high-ranking state officials (including the Prosecutor General) are unable to complete their terms, suggesting a systemic flaw in the process of appointing officials.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative with the initiators of the bill, thanking the rapporteur and Kert Kingo for submitting the necessary draft legislation. The contribution of the colleague (Mart Helme) is also acknowledged, specifically his precise reference to the core nature of the problem, which demonstrates a willingness to rely on the analysis provided by fellow faction members.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with the procedure for appointing the Prosecutor's Office and senior government officials. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The subject matter deals with the legal system and the accountability of state officials, emphasizing the necessity of upholding the law, which is a crucial element of the rule of law and public safety. Specific social issues (such as education or immigration) are not addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is supporting the draft bill (167 SE) amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act, as this is extremely necessary. Furthermore, the speaker proposed the need to consider changing the procedure for appointing high-ranking state officials, citing a systemic problem related to the non-completion of terms of office.
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