Session Profile: Anti Allas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

2024-01-25

Political Position
The political position centers on ensuring food supply security, supporting the Government of the Republic’s stance that this issue should be resolved comprehensively through the draft Civil Crisis and National Defence Act. It opposes the narrow draft bill 124, arguing that it would only partially address the problem and would unreasonably divide responsibilities among ministries. The position is strongly policy- and procedure-driven, emphasizing the necessity of a holistic solution to a matter critically important for the functioning of the state. It expresses confidence that a resolution will be reached within half a year at the latest.

5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in legislative procedures, providing a detailed account of the Constitutional Committee's debate, the voting outcomes, and the procedural actions taken. They are well-versed in the subject matter concerning food supply security, vital services, and the Civil Crisis Act, also making reference to the entry into force of the European Union directive. They utilize technical terminology and provide exact schedules for government draft legislation.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a commission representative's report. The tone is calm and optimistic, emphasizing that the issue will soon be comprehensively resolved and is being actively addressed. The speaker relies on facts, references to representatives of the Government of the Republic, and legislative schedules, rather than emotional arguments.

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Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity encompass active participation in the work of the Constitutional Committee and the deliberation of the draft bill, including the role of representative at the plenary session. He/She recently submitted additional inquiries to the Government Office to obtain up-to-date information regarding the government's draft bill. Their role is to convey the committee's positions and ensure the advancement of the resolution of the matter.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the substance and timing of Draft Bill 124, as it fails to offer a comprehensive solution and duplicates the work of the government. The criticism is policy-based, emphasizing the unreasonableness of dividing responsibilities among ministries and questioning the role of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture in fulfilling a national defense mandate. The committee proposed rejecting the draft bill.

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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is procedural and relies on discussions held within the committee, where all procedural decisions were reached by consensus. He maintains close cooperation with representatives of the Government of the Republic and the Government Office to ensure the accuracy of information concerning future legislative drafts. He neutrally transmits the varying opinions of both the government and the committee members.

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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national and international issues, treating food supply security as a national defense task and referencing a European Union directive. There is no reference to local or regional interests.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft law concerning civil crisis and national defense, which aims to resolve the issue of food supply security as an essential service. He is the proponent of the motion to reject Draft 124, emphasizing that the solution will be provided by a bill prepared by the government and introduced no later than this autumn. He actively monitors the coordination process for the draft laws and the timeline for their submission to the government.

5 Speeches Analyzed