Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
I support the draft bill in the context of the potential benefits of an extra day off, particularly for spending time with family and for recovery. I expect the Riigikogu to advance the bill to the second and third readings and consider its approval. I take a critical view of the government's position, as I see a need for impact assessments and a more thorough discussion regarding the effects on the labor market and school workload.
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Topic Expertise
It emphasizes the importance of the impact assessment and its effect on the labor market. It refers to the positions of the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, highlighting the technical and political contexts. Specific sectoral references are used to substantiate the arguments.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is inquisitive and critical, utilizing questions, accusations of hypocrisy, and facts for substantiation. The delivery is calm, yet firmly aimed at exerting influence and advancing the debate. It adopts an inclusive and pragmatic style in the discussion, merging both emotional and fact-based layers of argumentation.
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Activity Patterns
Notes that this is not the first year the draft legislation has been submitted; refers to the discussion held today; awaits the bill being moved to the second and third readings. References previous debates in the Riigikogu and the current proceedings.
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Opposition Stance
Critical of the government; the bill's proponent/observer criticizes the government's reluctance and the manner in which the impact analysis was utilized. They state that advancing the bill is justified and, in contrast, emphasize the government's failure to include political risk analysis in its arguments.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
It mentions the possible positive impact of an extra day off on the labor market and views this as a potential benefit; while simultaneously noting the risk of increased workload for schools. It stresses that the government's impact assessments are inadequate and does not present concrete tax policy proposals, focusing instead on the broader political context.
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Social Issues
It supports an additional day off to promote family time and allow families with children to take a break. However, it is concerned about the increasing academic workload for students and emphasizes the necessity of balancing these demands. In the context of legislative policy, the focus is on achieving a balance between family life and education.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the first reading and its subsequent progression to the second and third readings in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). It confirms that the bill requires discussion, and state intervention may be appropriate in the context of the impact analysis. It highlights the disagreements between the government and the Riigikogu regarding the utilization of the impact analysis.
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