Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2025 State Supplementary Budget (733 SE)
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is neutral and procedural, focusing on advancing the proceedings of the supplementary budget bill (733 SE). The speaker’s role is the objective reporting of the work and decisions of the Finance Committee (e.g., concluding the first reading) to the plenary session. No personal viewpoint regarding the content of the budget will be expressed.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis is clearly procedural and related to the budget process, highlighting specific figures and issues, such as 45 million euros for Elering and the reallocation of 1.8 million euros within the Ministry of the Interior. The speaker is very familiar with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, referencing the deadline for submitting amendments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is very formal, objective, and informative. The speaker presents facts from the finance committee's discussion, questions, and procedural decisions, avoiding emotional or personal evaluations. Official language is used, and voting results are referenced.
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Activity Patterns
The mode of operation involves representing the leading committee (the Finance Committee) before the Riigikogu plenary session, providing an overview of the bill's deliberation process. The specific activity included the committee meeting held on October 1st and the subsequent presentation of its findings.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker himself does not express opposition or criticize anyone, but merely reports on issues raised by others (e.g., Aivar Sõerd). It is only mentioned that one committee member voted against concluding the first reading.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is procedurally consensual, noting that several procedural decisions (e.g., placing the draft bill on the agenda and appointing a representative) were made unanimously within the committee. The speaker's role is to communicate the results of the cooperation and to facilitate the procedure.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the state's supplementary budget and transfers between ministries. There is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are implicit and reflected in the neutral reporting of budget items, concerning state investments (the increase of Elering’s share capital) and the reallocation of the Ministry of the Interior’s budget. No personal position regarding fiscal discipline is expressed.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on processing the draft 2025 supplementary budget act (733 SE). Emphasis is placed on procedural correctness, including setting the deadline for amendments (ten working days) and concluding the first reading.
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