Agenda Profile: Lauri Hussar
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE) - first reading
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on state cost-saving and demonstrating solidarity to society, especially given the tight budgetary situation. The speaker supports reducing the maximum limit for expense reimbursements for members of the Riigikogu, emphasizing that this is a sign of solidarity and allows the state to save approximately 400,000 euros annually. The framework of this position is rather results-oriented and values-based (solidarity).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the legislation governing the status of Riigikogu members and constitutional restrictions, knowing that while salaries cannot be altered, expenses can be cut. Specific financial data (a saving of 400,000 euros) and budgetary terminology, such as improving the structural balance of the state budget, are utilized.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, explanatory, and moderately persuasive, emphasizing both the logical necessity (fiscal savings) and the ethical appeal (solidarity). The speaker describes the content of the bill and stresses that it is a broad compromise resulting from lengthy negotiations.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislator who initiated the topic three months ago and is now presenting a specific bill (545 SE) for its first reading. This pattern of activity demonstrates a long-term commitment to implementing this specific legal amendment.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker strongly emphasizes cooperation and a willingness to compromise, noting that the submitted draft bill is a "very broad compromise" that resulted from "long negotiations." This indicates a readiness to find broad-based support and consensus on the issue of cutting costs.
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Regional Focus
The focus is solely at the national level, addressing the institutional costs of the Riigikogu and the overall situation of the state budget.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly focused on fiscal discipline and cost savings within the state budget. There is support for cutting administrative expenses (specifically expense reimbursements) to improve the structural balance of the state budget and set an example.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Riigikogu Member Status Act (Draft 545 SE) to reduce the maximum limit for the reimbursement of work-related expenses by one-sixth, bringing it down to 25% of the official salary. The speaker, who is the initiator of the bill, emphasizes that the change will preserve the Riigikogu’s capacity to carry out its constitutional duties.
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