Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Approval of the State's 2024 Financial Year Consolidated Report" (Bill 720 OE)
2025-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on resolving issues related to national defense spending and deficiencies in internal control, which the National Audit Office has repeatedly highlighted. This position is results-oriented, emphasizing the need for parliamentary intervention (additional committees) to ensure effective oversight of the increased defense expenditures. This concern is driven by the difficult times prevailing globally and the necessity of guaranteeing national security.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the state's consolidated annual economic report and the conclusions of the National Audit Office, focusing on deficiencies in defense expenditures and internal control systems. Specific data is utilized, referencing the fact that these deficiencies have been highlighted for the sixth year, as well as the 5% share of investments within defense spending. Particular emphasis is placed on problems within the internal control systems of the Centre for Defence Investments and the Defence Forces.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the session chair and the rapporteur. The tone is one of concern and emphasizes the urgency of the situation (referencing difficult times) in order to justify the necessity of an institutional solution. The appeal itself is primarily logical and procedural, focusing on the insufficient nature of existing resources for effective oversight.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed more at the deficiencies in the internal control systems of state institutions (the Centre for Defence Investment and the Defence Forces), rather than at specific political opponents. The focus is on a systemic problem that has not been successfully resolved over the past six years.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker proposes a collaborative solution, recommending that Parliament assist by establishing additional committees. This indicates a readiness to seek institutional solutions to compensate for the shortages of existing resources and to strengthen parliamentary oversight.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on national and international issues, addressing national defense investments and the internal control of central government institutions.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on the oversight of public finances and budgetary discipline, particularly concerning defense expenditures. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that a significant portion of investments (5% allocated to defense spending) is utilized efficiently and subject to proper control.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on processing the state's consolidated annual report for the economic year and strengthening parliamentary oversight. The priority is institutional change, namely discussing the possibility of creating additional parliamentary committees to control defense spending.
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