Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Holidays and Anniversaries Act (669 SE)
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on supporting the draft amendment to the Law on Holidays and Significant Dates, a measure that has been defended previously. The primary emphasis is placed on the government's inaction and the lack of transparency in the decision-making process. The position is highly procedural, criticizing the government's failure to justify its opposition.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the history of the repeated submission and procedural aspects of the specific bill, referencing the committee meeting minutes. The expertise focuses more on criticizing the legislative process and the lack of awareness among officials rather than addressing the substantive issue itself. No data or technical terms are used.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and inquisitive, expressing astonishment and confusion regarding the lack of transparency in how the government's position was formed. Logical argumentation is employed, focusing on procedural shortcomings and the officials' lack of knowledge. The tone is direct and demands answers.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, noting that this is the third or fourth time they have defended this specific type of draft legislation. This points to a recurring commitment to the issue at hand and consistent appearances in the Riigikogu chamber.
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Opposition Stance
The primary conflict involves government and ministry officials, who face sharp criticism due to procedural deficiencies and a lack of transparency. The criticism centers on the officials' inability to justify the government's stance or specify the analyses upon which it is based. This fundamentally constitutes an attack on the credibility of the government's decision-making process.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The focus in the social affairs sector is on the draft legislation to amend the law concerning holidays and observances, which is considered straightforward and worthy of support. Other social issues have not been addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the draft Act on Amendments to the Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (669 SE), which the speaker actively supports and defends. The simplicity of the draft act and its repeated submission are emphasized, having been forced to repeatedly defend it due to government opposition.
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