Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
Second reading of the Draft Act on the State Supplementary Budget for 2025 (733 SE)
2025-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
Supports the government's supplementary budget bill, which focuses on reducing expenditures and investments due to the specification of project timelines. Strong support is directed toward increasing the Ministry of Defence's budget by 39 million, emphasizing assistance to Ukraine and defense procurements. The political focus remains on budgetary discipline and national defense priorities.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates profound expertise in the area of the state budget and the budget strategy (RES 2026–2029), accurately addressing the figures related to expenditures, investments, and financing transactions. Uses technical terminology, such as "budget outlook," and references the restructuring of ministerial administrative domains. Is up-to-date on the Ministry of Finance's stance regarding revenue reduction and is capable of answering procedural inquiries.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is highly formal, businesslike, and procedural, focusing on facts and the commission's decisions. The presentation is logical and data-driven, lacking emotional appeals. The style is reportorial, clarifying the content of the draft bill and the procedure for processing amendments.
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Activity Patterns
Operating on behalf of the Finance Committee, it actively participated in the discussions held on October 23rd and November 3rd. The communication strategy is tied to the stages of the legislative process, involving the presentation of reports and responding to inquiries. It demonstrates a need for swift action, shortening the deadline for amendments to ensure that the funds are utilized within the current year.
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Opposition Stance
It opposes the amendment proposed by Isamaa for the additional reduction of central government expenditures by 200 million. The opposition is strictly procedural, citing non-compliance with the requirements of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act (specifically, inaccurate wording and the numerical inclusion in the budget framework). It notes the opposition of Aivar Kokk, Andrei Korobeinik, and Riina Sikkut to the committee's position.
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Collaboration Style
Works closely within the Finance Committee, reaching consensus decisions on the conclusion of proceedings and deadlines. Cooperates with the Ministry of Finance to ensure the submission of necessary amendments regarding revenue reduction for the third reading.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national budget and international defense cooperation. Specifically, emphasis is placed on increasing the Ministry of Defense's budget for assisting Ukraine and for defense procurements.
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Economic Views
It supports fiscal discipline, which is reflected in the reduction and replanning of expenditures and investments. It considers adherence to the budget strategy and the targeted use of funds this year to be important. It supports the prioritization of national defense spending.
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Social Issues
Social issues are not the direct focus, but the policy indirectly supports the prioritization of national defense and security through an increased budget for the Ministry of Defense. It acknowledges the Isamaa proposal, which specifically ruled out salary cuts for teachers, police officers, and rescue workers, but does not take a stance on that particular matter itself.
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Legislative Focus
The main priority is the swift and proper handling of the draft law on the 2025 supplementary budget (733 SE). The focus is on procedural correctness, rejecting non-compliant amendments and shortening deadlines due to the urgent need for the law's rapid implementation.
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