Session Profile: Jüri Jaanson

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

2025-06-11

Political Position
The political focus is currently on refining the details of the draft bill, particularly regarding the organization of sporting events and the precise definition of security risk. The speaker is demanding clarity on how the term "traffic reorganization" should be interpreted, specifically asking whether it encompasses both land and water traffic. Furthermore, significant attention is being paid to ensuring the procedural correctness of the Riigikogu session, with criticism directed at the inherent unfairness of the system used for reading out questions.

5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in legislation, focusing on the regulation of organizing sports events and managing security risks (e.g., amendments to Section 20). He/She uses precise references to the legal text (Section 20 subsection 1 point 5 and subsection 3 point 1) to request a technical clarification regarding the scope of traffic reorganization.

5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, focusing on logical explanation and procedural correctness. The speaker is persistent, repeating the question until a response is obtained, and issues a direct challenge to the session chairman regarding the interpretation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure. Appeals are aimed at the precision of the legal text and the fair application of the session rules.

5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The action pattern is intense and focused on a single plenary session, during which repeated questions are posed regarding the substance of the draft bill, and a point of order is raised with the presiding officer. The speaker actively intervenes in the debate, addressing both substantive issues and matters of procedure.

5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The objection is directed against the presiding officer and the Riigikogu's system for handling questions, criticizing procedural irregularity. The criticism is aimed at the fact that repeating a question at the request of the rapporteur is counted as a new question, which restricts the rights of the deputy.

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Collaboration Style
Not enough data

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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation governing the procedure by which local authorities (municipal or city governments) grant permits for sports events. There is no specific regional emphasis.

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Economic Views
Not enough data

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Social Issues
The focus is placed on ensuring public order and safety during the organization of sporting events, requiring clarity in the definition of security risk. This concerns the balance between regulation and security, but broader social issues are absent.

5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the details of a draft bill concerning the organization of sports events (likely amendments to the Sports Act or the Public Order Act). The speaker is actively refining the text, concentrating on the legal scope of traffic reorganization and its impact on water sports.

5 Speeches Analyzed