Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)
2024-06-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is clearly against increasing state fees, especially regarding travel documents and the expedited application process for ID cards. The opposition is intense because the hikes are substantial (a third and sixfold), and they highlight the disregard for the Centre Party's proposals. This stance is based on policy and results, demanding essential justification for the increases.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed command of the content of the draft bill amending the State Fees Act, referencing precise sections and clauses (e.g., Section 1, Clause 55). They present specific data concerning the planned fee increases (e.g., from 45 euros to 250 euros), demonstrating expertise in the technical matters of administrative charges and legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, yet it maintains a polite tone ("Honored rapporteur"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on specific legal statutes and figures, and demands justification. A slight emotional disappointment is also expressed ("it is sad to note") regarding the failure to take the Centre Party's proposals into consideration.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the actions of the steering committee, which disregarded the proposals put forth by the Centre Party, and against the steep hikes in state fees planned by the government. The criticism is policy- and procedure-centric, focusing on the unjustified magnitude of the increases (nearly sixfold).
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Collaboration Style
There is no positive example of cooperation; the speaker instead emphasizes the failure of cooperation, as all proposals put forward by the Centre Party were disregarded. He attempts to initiate a dialogue by asking the rapporteur for their personal attitude and opinion, distinguishing it from the official position of the commission.
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Regional Focus
There is too little data.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective centers on controlling state fees and opposing their sharp increase (specifically, a sixfold rise for expedited processing). This reflects concern over the financial burden placed on citizens when accessing government services like travel documents and ID cards.
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Social Issues
There is too little data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is strictly on the draft bill amending the State Fees Act (417 SE), the second reading of which the speaker is participating in. The speaker is an active opponent of certain provisions of the bill (specifically, the increases in state fees) and is seeking clarification regarding their crucial necessity.
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