Agenda Profile: Jüri Jaanson

Draft law amending the Weapons Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (468 SE) – Second Reading

2024-11-13

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Political Position
The political stance centers on procedural correctness and maintaining the focus of the debate. The speaker stresses that the current discussion should be about the gun law, not the alternative state budget, highlighting a concern over the conflation of issues. The position is primarily procedural and policy-driven, demanding clarity in the legislative agenda.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure, noting that votes generally do not take place during the second reading. He/She also clearly distinguishes the procedural timeline for the draft Weapons Act and the State Budget Act, demonstrating awareness of legislative details.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and procedural, formally addressing the presiding officer. The speaker employs a logical appeal to draw attention to a potential deviation from the topic, asking directly whether the discussion concerns the gun law or the budget. The tone is attentive and demands clarification.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active participant in the session, noting that they carefully listen to presentations and interventions from the floor. Their pattern of activity involves intervening in the debate with procedural questions to ensure the discussion remains orderly.

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Opposition Stance
The objection is aimed at the content of the previous presentation, which appears to have strayed from the topic on the agenda (from the Weapons Act to the budget). The criticism is procedural and policy-driven, emphasizing that a discussion of the state budget is not currently relevant.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is evident in the submission of questions to the presiding officer, seeking clarity and orderliness in the debate. There is no data concerning inter-party cooperation, compromises, or the co-sponsoring of draft legislation.

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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.

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Economic Views
The speaker mentions the alternative state budget, but does so purely in the context of procedural relevance. No specific positions regarding taxes, expenditures, or economic growth are expressed.

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Social Issues
The speaker is involved in the legislative process related to the draft gun law, which points to a focus on security and legislation. Specific positions on broader social issues (e.g., education, immigration, civil liberties) are not expressed.

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Arms Act (468 SE) and its second reading. The speaker’s priority is procedural clarity, specifically to prevent the introduction of unrelated topics (such as the state budget) during the second reading, thereby advocating for the integrity of the process.

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