Session Profile: Jaanus Karilaid

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

2024-12-17

Political Position
The political focus is on international financial mechanisms and their transparency. The need to know the specific terms (amount, duration, interest rate) of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loan granted to Greece is being highlighted. This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the necessity of knowing the details.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the resolution of the European financial crisis and the financial details of ESM aid packages. Specific data (over 100 billion euros, 2015 and 2016) and technical terms are used, addressing the loan interest rate and the allocation of funds between investments and current expenses.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, focusing on facts and details. The tone is neutral and logical, with the aim of obtaining specific financial data from the presenter. Emotional or narrative elements are not used.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is courteous and procedural, aimed at obtaining details from the rapporteur during the plenary session. Gratitude is expressed to the rapporteur ("Thank you to the rapporteur!") before the question is posed, which indicates standard parliamentary communication.

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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and at the European Union level, centering on the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the financial assistance provided to Greece. Local or national topics are not addressed.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the need for fiscal transparency and accountability when dealing with large loans. It is crucial to determine whether the borrowed funds were used for growth-supporting investments or for covering current expenditures, and what the financial terms of the loan (interest rate) were.

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Social Issues
There is not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on overseeing international financial decisions and mechanisms (ESM) and clarifying the details. This involves demanding control and accountability rather than presenting new legislative initiatives.

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