Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance, focusing on the government's (the IT Minister's) failed handling of the launch of the Land Board's new information system. This position is clearly results-oriented, highlighting the disruption of public services and the failure to adhere to promised deadlines (April 1). The political objective is to call into question the Minister's competence and accountability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the field of information technology, particularly concerning the unsuccessful implementation of the Land Board’s new system (for updating citizen data). Terms like "system" and "errors" are used, emphasizing that the IT Minister should be held accountable for delivering a functional solution. The expertise focuses on the system's practical failure to operate and the resulting impact on citizens.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and accusatory, employing an emotional appeal and referencing the citizen's "very hostile letter." The speaker quotes the insulting language used by the citizen ("idiot") to underscore the severity of the system's failure. The tone is direct and demands an immediate explanation from the minister.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Tiit Riisalo, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, who is being directly criticized for the failed launch of the IT system. The criticism is intense and performance-based, including a quote that calls into question the competence of the system's implementer. The opposition is specifically aimed at the minister's administrative capacity.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the operation of the information system belonging to the Land Board (a state agency), which affects all citizens. Specific regional or local interests are not emphasized.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on ministerial responsibility and the operational performance of state information systems (the Land Board system), not on initiating or amending specific legislative bills. This is rather about oversight and criticism of the executive branch's activities.
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