Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on connecting Draft Law 453 (DL 453) with public opinion. The speaker stresses the necessity of knowing the ordinary person's viewpoint regarding the bill in question, referencing a value-based approach that highly regards citizen feedback. The overall stance is moderately supportive of the bill's author's efforts in collecting public sentiment.
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Topic Expertise
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Rhetorical Style
The style is polite, formal, and interrogative, using a direct address to the bill's author ("Dear Evelin!"). The emphasis is on procedural legitimacy and highlighting the importance of involving public opinion, rather than emotional or data-based persuasion.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker refers to the active work of the bill’s author, which involves extensive travel across Estonia and meetings with people to listen to their concerns and joys. The speaker’s own pattern of activity, however, has been limited to posing a question in the Riigikogu chamber.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is respectful and appreciative, addressing the author of the bill and acknowledging their work in presenting the draft and engaging with the public. There is no reference to confrontation or the search for compromises.
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Regional Focus
The emphasis is placed on achieving regional coverage and maintaining broad communication with the people of Estonia, a sentiment encapsulated by the phrase, "you also travel around Estonia a great deal." This highlights the necessity of gathering feedback from across the entire country, rather than concentrating on one specific area.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The topic under discussion addresses social and cultural issues connected to amending the law on public holidays and significant dates. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of understanding how this bill impacts the average person—the man or woman on the street—and what their perspective is.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the first reading of the Draft Act Amending the Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (453 SE). The speaker's role is that of an interrogator seeking confirmation that the legislative initiative is in accordance with public opinion.
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