Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political position centers on the financial control and allocation of the supplementary budget (651 SE). The speaker adopts a moderately questioning tone, stressing that the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture’s share of the budget is relatively small. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the necessity of covering the public transport deficit before summer, which points toward a policy and results-based framework.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the process of managing the supplementary budget and in the deep understanding of the domain of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. There is a particularly detailed interest in the financing of public transport and how its deficit is covered, demonstrating knowledge of specific, sector-wide funding requirements.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and procedural, addressing the esteemed Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister. The tone is strictly interrogative and logical, focusing on clarifying the specific proposals and funding details. Emotional or narrative appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
Data is available for only one speech, which was presented as a question to the minister during the first reading of the State's 2025 Supplementary Budget Bill.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker adopts an interrogative position toward the government, questioning the low priority assigned to the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture in the supplementary budget. The criticism is directed at the budget allocation procedure and the government’s ability to cover significant shortfalls in a timely manner.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding cooperation or readiness for compromise with other factions, as this constitutes a direct question to the minister within the framework of the legislative process.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional, which is evident in the interest shown toward the activities of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. Of particular importance is the funding of public transport, which is directly linked to local services and regional mobility.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to address existing shortfalls (such as public transport funding) within the framework of the supplementary budget. There is support for targeted public spending aimed at maintaining essential services and ensuring the transparency of the budget process.
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Social Issues
No data available.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the review of the State's 2025 Supplementary Budget Bill (651 SE). The speaker is serving as the reviewer, requesting information on the ministries' input and proposals during the budget preparation, especially concerning regional affairs.
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