Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses strongly on the procedural correctness of lawmaking and demands a substantive impact analysis (covering both economic and administrative aspects) before the bill can be processed further. The stance is largely results-oriented and critical, highlighting the government's failure to commission the analysis, which had been deemed necessary a year ago. The speaker is skeptical regarding the ministry's readiness to deliver on its previous commitments.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and the functioning of the government. He/She specifically refers to the opinion of the minister (Liisa-Ly Pakosta), the assurances of the ministry advisor (Mariko Jõeorg-Jurtšenko), and the sessions of the Constitutional Committee. In particular, the importance of impact analyses (economic and administrative aspects) and their absence is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative, demanding, and persistent, utilizing repeated rhetorical questions to emphasize the lack of analysis and the ministry's accountability. The tone is formal ("respected presenter") and relies on logical arguments, referencing specific officials and past events.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, participating in the first reading of the draft bill and posing repeated questions. The patterns of activity indicate thorough preparation, referencing earlier events such as the Minister's opinion expressed in early June and the discussion of the draft bill held a year ago.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the executive branch (the Ministry, the Government of the Republic), focusing on procedural irregularities and inaction. In particular, the Ministry is criticized for abandoning the commissioning of a substantive impact analysis, a move which contradicts the previous stances of the Minister and the advisor.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is pragmatic and demanding; the speaker is attempting to leverage the government advisor's previous assurance that the government is prepared to assist parliament with analysis and expertise. The objective is to compel the government to honor its commitment and provide the necessary data.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective is reflected in the requirement to analyze the financial aspects of the draft bill, which indicates caution and the necessity of understanding the potential financial implications of the legislation before its adoption. The focus is primarily on fiscal responsibility and impact assessment.
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Social Issues
Social issues are tangentially related to the Bill on Public Holidays and Commemorative Dates, but the speaker's focus remains strictly procedural. There is no substantive discussion of social or moral aspects present in the addresses.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is currently focused on the proceedings concerning the Draft Act (637 SE) to amend Section 2 of the Holidays and Commemorative Days Act. The speaker's priority is guaranteeing the quality of law-making by urgently requiring economic and administrative impact assessments before the completion of the bill's first reading.
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