Agenda Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker is rather skeptical regarding the draft legislation (the bill to amend the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates), stressing his personal and consistent opposition to the initiative. His stance is heavily framed by an evaluation of the policy's economic repercussions. He is concerned that the addition of extra days off will stifle economic growth.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates an interest in economic analysis, focusing on the relationship between labor volume and economic growth. He/She employs the technical term "inhibitory" in the context of economic growth, which suggests an awareness of fiscal implications. His/Her primary objective is to obtain quantitative data from the presenter regarding the economic impact of the draft bill.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is polite and respectful, beginning by praising and thanking the presenter ('Very good presentation!'). The style is rather logical and analytical, focusing on posing questions and evaluating the economic impact. Emotional appeals are avoided; the emphasis is strictly on rational doubt.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the first reading of the draft law in September 2025, posing a question to the rapporteur. The data is limited to a single appearance, which was focused on demanding an economic analysis of the specific draft law.
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Opposition Stance
The direct opponent is not criticized; instead, skepticism is expressed regarding a specific legislative initiative. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the draft bill's anticipated negative impact on the economy. The intensity is moderate ("rather skeptical").
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges intra-factional disagreements ("not everyone in the faction always has to be of the same mind"), which demonstrates a willingness to express a personal viewpoint that may differ from the faction's majority. He/She addresses the rapporteur with a question, seeking dialogue and additional information.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
The speaker is clearly growth-oriented and concerned about the decline in productivity. He/She assumes that adding extra days off means less work, which will therefore inhibit economic growth. He/She stresses the importance of fiscal responsibility and assessing the economic impact in legislation.
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Social Issues
The social topic (the addition of days off) has been addressed solely through the lens of economic impact. There is no presentation of the social benefits or a value-based discussion concerning these days off.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (636 SE). The speaker is a skeptical assessor and opponent of the draft, demanding an analysis of the economic impact.
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