Agenda Profile: Anti Allas

Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

2025-03-19

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political position is strongly supportive regarding the necessity of the specific bill (the Draft Act Amending the Defence Service Act). The framework of this position is both value-based and procedural, as the speaker sharply criticizes the manner in which the bill was presented, emphasizing the need to avoid causing societal conflict.

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Topic Expertise
There is no evidence of deep specialized knowledge concerning the substantive details of the Military Service Act or the utilization of technical data. The speaker demonstrates sensitivity regarding the ethical deployment of rhetorical techniques and international events (specifically, Ukraine’s struggle for freedom) within public discourse.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is initially supportive but rapidly shifts to critical and emotionally charged, expressing personal offense ("it hurt me") regarding the presenter's rhetoric. A moral appeal is utilized, stressing the necessity of a friendlier and less divisive procedure.

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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed not at the substance of the bill itself, but rather at the manner in which it was presented and the rhetoric used by the rapporteur. The speaker sharply criticizes the description of the events in Ukraine, deeming it inappropriate and socially divisive.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker voiced a desire for a friendlier procedure, one that avoids creating societal division. This signals an openness to compromise and a consensus-driven approach regarding the procedural style.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (military service) and the international level, highlighting the defense of Ukraine's freedom as a moral benchmark that must be respected.

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Economic Views
There is not enough data.

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Social Issues
The speaker emphasizes social unity and the need to avoid rhetoric that divides society during the legislative process. Ethical social issues include the sensitive and respectful handling of international conflicts (Ukraine).

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the support for the draft Act on Amendments to the National Defence Service Act (563 SE). The speaker supports the bill but is concentrating on the necessity of improving the procedural and rhetorical aspects during the first reading.

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