Session Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
2024-09-24
Political Position
The political stance strongly favors reducing regulations in the defense industry, emphasizing the need to ease the bureaucratic burden on businesses. This position is clearly focused on policy and efficiency, supporting the streamlining of operations for defense industry companies. Key issues also include foreign ownership and guarantees related to the European Defence Fund.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of national defense and defense industry legislation, addressing specific topics such as European Defence Fund (EDF) resources and the participation of national citizens in the defense industry. The presentation is detailed and procedural, referencing specific aspects of legislative amendments (regulatory reduction).
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Rhetorical Style
The style of speech is formal, procedural, and informative, characteristic of a commission rapporteur addressing the Riigikogu (Parliament). Emphasis is placed on logical argumentation and facts (referencing commission sessions and the consensus decision), while avoiding emotional appeals. The tone is businesslike, and a serious review of the proposed amendments is assured.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, serving as the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee and steering the bill's procedure through the plenary session. Key responsibilities involve communicating the substance of the committee meetings and managing the procedural organization (deadlines) of the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is consensual and open, emphasizing the unanimous decision by the National Defence Committee to conclude the first reading of the draft bill. Cooperation with the executive branch was also noted, given that the Minister of Defence and ministry officials participated in the discussion.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian defense industry regulations) and the international level (European Defence Fund, involvement of non-EU owners). Local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the reduction of regulations and the alleviation of bureaucratic burdens on businesses, aiming to boost the efficiency of defense industry companies. This demonstrates a commitment to supporting entrepreneurship by reducing government intervention.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending regulations concerning the defense industry, with the aim of reducing bureaucracy and streamlining business operations. The speaker is a proponent of the draft bill and the rapporteur responsible for its proceedings, who proposes concluding the first reading.
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