Agenda Profile: Anti Haugas
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The most salient issue is the management of parliamentary procedure and obstruction. The Speaker is taking a strong procedural stance, emphasizing the need to stop calling recesses, given that the EKRE faction has admitted the obstructionist nature of its amendments. This position is strongly procedurally motivated, focusing on restoring the parliament’s operational capacity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and committee protocols, citing a specific procedure and previous practice ("as we have already done on one occasion"). Substantive expertise regarding renewable energy or the Construction Code is lacking; the focus remains strictly procedural.
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Rhetorical Style
The overall tone is direct and procedural, presenting a question and a proposal for amending the parliament's rules of procedure. The argument is logical and fact-based, referencing the confirmation of a committee member and the official minutes. The style is formal and concise, with the goal of resolving a procedural impasse.
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Activity Patterns
The data only covers one brief intervention concerning a procedural matter during the second reading of the bill. This demonstrates activity in managing the parliament's rules of procedure.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the EKRE faction, which is being criticized for employing obstructionist methods. The criticism is procedural and rests on the faction's own admission concerning the goal of their proposed amendments. The speaker is attempting to halt the obstruction by citing a previous precedent.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to cooperation with a member of the committee, from whom confirmation regarding the obstruction was received, indicating a certain level of information exchange. Reference is also made to a previous collective decision ("we have already done this once"), which demonstrates a readiness to coordinate procedural steps.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the procedural handling of the second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Building Code (308 SE). The speaker is acting as a proponent, seeking to expedite the bill's proceedings by putting an end to the taking of obstructionist breaks.
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