Session Profile: Anti Haugas
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-06-05
Political Position
The political focus is currently on improving administrative quality and the accessibility of services. One speaker is considering raising the state fee as a mechanism to discourage unnecessary expedited applications and ensure that those who genuinely need documents receive them faster. Another speaker is concentrating on refining the draft legislation and ensuring the correctness of the proceedings, emphasizing a procedural and policy-driven approach.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong command of legislative procedures, particularly concerning the work of Riigikogu committees and the drafting of legislation. Technical terminology is employed, and specific statutory provisions are cited (e.g., § 10 subsection 1 points 7 and 71), including references to collaboration with the Data Protection Inspectorate and the Ministry of the Interior. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about administrative bottlenecks related to the issuance of expedited passports.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, objective, and procedural, particularly in reports concerning the handling of draft legislation. The speaker presents facts, references committee decisions and proposed amendments, while strictly avoiding emotional or personal appeals. The objective is to communicate precise and logical information regarding the progress of the legislative process.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity demonstrates active involvement in the work of Riigikogu committees, especially the sittings of the Legal Affairs Committee. Regular reports are presented detailing the schedule for the preparation and processing of draft legislation, citing specific dates (the May 28 sitting, the decision on June 5, and the third reading on June 12).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasized collaboration, noting that amendments were drafted jointly with the Ministry of the Interior and that the opinions of the Data Protection Inspectorate were taken into consideration. The decisions made by the leading committee regarding the further processing of the draft bill were consensual, which signals an openness to compromise and broad support.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints concern the utilization of state fees as a regulatory mechanism aimed at enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery. A potential increase in the state fee is being considered to curb unnecessary fast-track processing and, consequently, optimize resource utilization.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Social issues addressed include the rapid availability of identity documents and the associated administrative challenges. Furthermore, attention is focused on achieving legal clarity regarding the use and deletion of recordings during criminal proceedings, a matter that affects citizens' data protection and security.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on processing a specific bill, for which the Legal Affairs Committee is the lead committee. The priorities include clarifying the text, establishing a clearer legal basis for the use and deletion of recordings in offense proceedings, and advancing the bill to its third reading. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and the person responsible for overseeing the proceedings.
2 Speeches Analyzed