Agenda Profile: Anti Haugas
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Police and Border Guard Act (370 SE)
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oriented towards reducing the volume of legislation, emphasizing that laws should only be amended when there is a specific and urgent problem requiring a solution. The representative supports the position, also shared by the Government of the Republic, that the current oath of office does not contradict the constitution, as loyalty to the constitutional order also implies loyalty to the Estonian people. The position is rather policy- and value-based, focusing on the stability and expediency of lawmaking.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and constitutional interpretation by explaining the processing of the draft bill within the Legal Affairs Committee. Technical terms are used, such as "representative of the lead committee," "procedural rulings," and "constitutional order." A legal argument was stressed concerning the link between the oath of office and the bearer of the highest power (the people).
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Rhetorical Style
The discourse is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, characteristic of a commission's report delivered to the plenary session. The style is logical and based on factual reporting, conveying the substance of the discussion held within the commission, the voting results, and consensus decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are not utilized.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity encompasses participation in committee meetings (March 19, 2024) and assuming the role of rapporteur before the plenary, having been consensually appointed as the representative of the lead committee. The speaker’s work focuses on managing the legislative process and conveying procedural decisions.
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Opposition Stance
The objection is aimed at a specific draft bill (the Draft Bill amending the Police and Border Guard Act), which was expressed through a motion to reject the bill. The criticism was policy-based and procedural, stressing the necessity of avoiding an increase in legislative volume when no specific problem requires resolution. The motion for rejection was passed by the committee (5 in favor, 3 against).
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is visible through the work of the committee, which featured both consensual decisions (such as placing the draft bill on the agenda) and clear disagreements reflected in the voting results. The alignment of positions with the Government of the Republic regarding the reduction of legislative volume was noted, indicating that the government's opinion had been taken into account.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
This addresses a socio-legal topic concerning the content of the oath of office and its conformity with the Constitution, emphasizing fidelity to the Estonian people as the holder of supreme power. The focus is placed on safeguarding legal stability and the constitutional order.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on processing the draft act amending the Police and Border Guard Act (370 SE) and supporting its rejection. The speaker's role, as a representative of the leading committee, is procedural, concentrating on implementing the objective of reducing the volume of legislative output.
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