Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Sports Act, which is viewed as an inevitable response to a rapidly changing world. The focus remains on a value-based approach, emphasizing the expanded incorporation of sports ethics into the legislation and the development of clean sports within Estonia. Furthermore, there is support for reducing administrative regulations to simplify procedures wherever feasible.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of sports organization and legislation, detailing the sports ethics framework, which covers rules against doping, results manipulation, and abuse. Specific examples were presented regarding legislative amendments concerning requirements for development plans, the abolition of the sports scholarship competition, and the creation of regulations for the recovery of subsidies.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, supportive, and measured, focusing on logical argumentation and emphasizing the positive aspects of the draft law. The speaker uses clear and legislative language to explain the importance of the amendments and to stress the need to give the topic of sports ethics a stronger profile.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition, as the address focuses exclusively on supporting the draft legislation and highlighting its positive aspects, viewing it as a crucial step toward cleaner sport.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is supportive and signals a willingness to take into account the wishes of sports stakeholders, particularly during the review of fees and sanctions. The faction supports the initiative as a whole, demonstrating a readiness to cooperate on the adoption of the law.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, addressing the foundational document governing sports management in the Republic of Estonia and the development of clean sport within Estonia. Reference is also made to the international context, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the regulations set by international sports organizations.
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Economic Views
The economic views are expressed through support for reducing bureaucratic regulations to make processes simpler and more practical for sports organizations. Emphasis is also placed on the need to establish rules for the recovery (or clawback) of subsidies in cases of rule violations, indicating a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is sports ethics, which encompasses anti-doping activities, the manipulation of results, and rules against abuse and misconduct. The objective is to establish a clearer legal framework at the level of law that would provide certainty and the necessary authority to work towards clean sport.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on supporting the draft amendment to the Sports Act (Bill 518 SE), and we are strong proponents of this initiative. Our priorities include introducing sports ethics, establishing regulations for the recovery of grants, and reducing bureaucracy, for instance, by eliminating the requirements for a development plan and public tender processes.
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