Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political focus is strongly directed towards regional policy and ensuring access to public services in every corner of Estonia, emphasizing that this represents the daily lives of people, not just mere statistics. The speaker firmly supports the approach taken by the Chancellor of Justice, which provides solutions to problems rather than simply limiting itself to pointing out mistakes. The primary objective is to guarantee rights and services, including education and healthcare, regardless of where people live, and this represents a deeply policy- and value-driven approach. He/She stresses that the state must be able to answer the question of "why" something is being demanded.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy and the accessibility of services, highlighting specific bottlenecks such as public transportation, infrastructure (electricity, roads), and educational inequality. They use the analogy of a sports coach to illustrate the necessity of providing solutions. Furthermore, access issues regarding mental health and dental care services in more remote regions are specifically mentioned.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is respectful, constructive, and professional, praising the Chancellor of Justice for his clear articulation and orientation towards solutions. The analogy of a sports coach is used to emphasize the need to offer solutions immediately following the identification of bottlenecks. The speech is formal and focuses on logical arguments, while simultaneously highlighting concern for people who feel isolated in rural areas.
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Activity Patterns
The address was delivered in response to the Chancellor of Justice's report in the Riigikogu, indicating participation in key institutional debates. Information regarding the frequency, schedule, or travel associated with other appearances is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at those who merely repeat the problems without offering solutions, and against the bureaucracy and organization of state institutions that impedes access to services. The speaker also criticizes the polarization of regions. Specific political opponents are neither named nor personally attacked; the criticism is procedural and policy-based.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is open to cooperation, particularly with the Chancellor of Justice, whose professional approach he acknowledges. He stresses that regional differences should not be taboo and believes these topics can be clearly debated in the hall, indicating a readiness for compromise and discussion.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is extremely strong and constitutes a central theme, highlighting the need to guarantee services and rights across every part of Estonia, to prevent people in more remote areas from feeling isolated or left to deal with their problems alone. Specific mention is made of the challenges rural areas face regarding the accessibility of education, healthcare, social protection, and legal aid. The speaker stresses that regions should not be pitted against one another.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is tied to the availability of regional infrastructure and services, noting the need for entrepreneurs to have sufficient electricity connections and accessible roads. It is pragmatically pointed out that rural residents are prepared to pay fairly for services, stressing that the core issue lies in the structures and organization of the state and local governments, not in demanding free services.
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Social Issues
Educational inequality is at the forefront of social issues, alongside the necessity of ensuring quality education and extracurricular activities for every child—elements that must not be separated. Emphasis is also placed on improving the accessibility of mental health and dental care services for people and youth living in remote areas. The focus is on guaranteeing citizens' rights and access to services.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on allowing and discussing regional specificities, emphasizing that these should not be taboo. The priority is to ensure that laws and the regulatory framework guarantee access to education, healthcare, and social protection in every region, demanding structural solutions from the state and local governments.
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