Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
Regarding the political position, the text does not reveal a clear, direct stance for or against the draft bill. Instead, the text focuses on the impact of lobbying and observations regarding the fairness of the regulation, all of which are viewed through a critical lens. The emphasis is placed on the necessity of regulatory transparency and consistent treatment, rather than on the capacity to specifically approve or reject the measure.
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Topic Expertise
The text demonstrates specific technical and regulatory knowledge: it mentions the requirement for traffic insurance for scooters and the 25 kg weight limit, which impacts how exceptions arise in the case of Bolt. It also references the EU directive concerning social guarantees for ride-sharing workers. Overall, the text shows contextual awareness regarding the history of regulation and the broader European framework.
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Rhetorical Style
The emphasis is on a critical and compelling line of argument, utilizing concrete examples and references to the records of previous legislative and lobbying efforts. The style is communicative, but the tone is forceful, expressing concern regarding transparency and regulation susceptible to influence via private interests. The text is primarily fact-based and analytical, yet it maintains a formal register.
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Activity Patterns
Reference is made to upcoming and previous proceedings: the discussion held "yesterday" by the special anti-corruption commission, and references to the earlier work of other committees. The text points to continuous involvement and monitoring regarding regulations and lobbying issues.
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Opposition Stance
At the heart of the criticism are Bolt’s lobbying efforts and the actions of Eesti 200 and the other participants mentioned, which are viewed as shaping regulation through vested interests. The text expresses strong criticism of their role and notes that their moves could torpedo social guarantees and the objectives of the EU directive.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
Economically, the text focuses on the impact of regulation on businesses and competition: it emphasizes the need for fair and uniform regulation and mentions the economic issues arising from the Bolt exemption. It shows concern regarding unequal treatment and the regulatory burden.
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Social Issues
Related to the topic of social guarantees: the text mentions the additional social safeguards offered by the European Union directive for ride-sharing platform workers, and criticizes the torpedoing of these measures, which points to a polarization regarding social guarantees.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the procedural process and the impact of lobbying during the first reading: it highlights the issue of transparency and the influencing of interests, but fails to present concrete legal proposals or any actual progress concerning this draft bill.
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