Session Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-25
Political Position
The political position strongly supports comprehensive security and the provision of vital services during crises, elevating this issue above internal political squabbling. He/She strongly advocates for reducing bureaucracy, especially for entrepreneurs, and positions the Social Democrats as opponents of unnecessary restrictions. His/Her views are primarily policy- and results-driven, criticizing the opposition for a lack of substantive work.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of national defense and security, explaining the necessity of securing vital services (water, communication, energy) and the role of the Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) during a crisis. He/She is intimately familiar with the details of the amendments to the Arms Act, providing examples of how bureaucracy has been eased in the defense industry, such as changes to the requirements for platform manufacturers and background check regulations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is at times sharp and combative, accusing the opposition of populism, dishonesty, and shirking their duties. It employs both logical arguments (procedural details, the substance of legislative changes) and emotional appeals, stressing the importance of protecting the life and health of the Estonian people. The overall tone is formal yet passionate, particularly when criticizing opponents and urging them to engage in substantive work.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislator, serving as the lead rapporteur for amendments to the Arms Act within the National Defence Committee. He refers to recent events, such as the meeting of the Estonian Public Broadcasting council, and stresses the continuous work being done in the committee. He is prepared to dedicate extra time to a substantive discussion, provided the proposals are on the table.
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Opposition Stance
He sharply criticizes Isamaa (Urmas Reinsalu) and EKRE (Arvo Aller), accusing them of populism and an inability to do substantive work, because they failed to submit any amendments in the committee. The criticism is both procedural and substantive, noting that the opposition has "failed to clear the bar" and that their subsequent complaining is unfair. He calls on them to stop the populism and start working.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the National Defence Committee's openness to substantive cooperation, regardless of the division between the coalition and the opposition. He calls upon Isamaa and EKRE to engage in constructive cooperation regarding the draft Weapons Act, in order to achieve a common and positive result for the security of the Estonian state. He is open to hearing absolutely every substantive argument for reducing bureaucracy.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, centering on the security of the Estonian people and ensuring vital services across the entire country. There are no references to specific regions, local governments, or international issues, with the exception of the general threat of military aggression.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
He strongly supports reducing bureaucracy and unnecessary regulations to ease the burden on businesses and accelerate economic growth. This stance has already been implemented in the defense industry, where amendments to the Arms Act are reducing requirements to foster the sector's development. He criticizes other liberal parties for rapidly introducing new requirements.
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Social Issues
Social issues are addressed within the framework of comprehensive security and crisis readiness, emphasizing the protection of the life and health of the Estonian population during emergencies. It is crucial to guarantee vital services and the supply of accurate information (involving ERR) to maintain public well-being during wartime.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priorities are ensuring comprehensive security through the Vital Services Act and amending the Weapons Act. He/She is the lead rapporteur for the amendments to the Weapons Act, the purpose of which is to reduce bureaucracy and regulations for defense industry companies in order to accelerate the sector's development.
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