Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

Draft law amending the Classified Information and Classified Foreign Information Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the State Duty Act (623 SE) – first reading

2025-05-07

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The political position centers on the bill's impact on the business environment and the reduction of bureaucracy. Questions are directed toward verifying the practical objectives and market effects of the draft legislation, demonstrating an interest in results-driven policy. The speaker maintains a moderately probing tone, seeking to ascertain whether the bill will actually achieve its stated goal of reducing bureaucratic burden.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of regulations concerning public procurement and the business environment, specifically focusing on the law's impact on market entry. Terms such as "business environment," "procurement," and "reducing bureaucracy" are employed, suggesting expertise in economic and administrative affairs.

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Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and respectful, directed straight at the Minister and the Chair of the session. The rhetoric is interrogative and logic-driven, concentrating on clarifying the specific aims and impacts of the draft legislation. Emotional appeals are absent; the focus is placed on rational information gathering.

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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.

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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition; the speaker asks the minister questions regarding the positive objectives and impact of the draft bill, without offering any criticism. Specific opponents or groups being criticized are not named.

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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.

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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, covering the broader business environment and public procurement regulations. There is no regional or local focus.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize improving the business environment and facilitating market entry for new entrepreneurs. Reducing bureaucracy is supported as a measure to stimulate economic growth. Interest is shown in business interests and market expansion.

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Social Issues
There is too little data.

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is Draft Bill 623 SE, which addresses state secrets, public procurement, and state fees. The speaker is tasked with explaining and affirming the bill's supporting objectives: namely, reducing bureaucracy and opening up the market.

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