Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-17
Political Position
An oppositional and critical stance on the coalition's budget management; demands for faster and stronger measures to improve budget transparency and adherence to promises. Supports bills that increase transparency and criticizes the coalition's late procedures and the non-mandatory nature of explanatory notes.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the budget process: the role of explanatory memoranda, the constitutional framework, the fundamental laws of the budget, and the consistency between ministries. Supports specific examples (Rail Baltica figures, 294 million, etc.) and discusses their accuracy.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
Critical, relying on anchor points, and often ecologically minded; uses examples, repeats questions and accusations, often blunt and straightforward, yet emotionally powerful, but at the same time based on facts.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Participates in plenary sessions and refers to finance committee discussions; emphasizes that the topic remains and the intention is to address it next year; demonstrates consistent participation and the continuation of subjects.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition: critical of the coalition's policy and its budgetary practices; attacks are directed at the procedure, transparency, and the correctness of the figures; does not want an uncompromising situation, but better transparency.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The possibility of cooperation indicates: a desire to merge drafts with the coalition and to take promises seriously; alongside criticism, it has been noted that cooperation is possible if the coalition adheres to its promises.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
As a region, it focuses on the wider state but mentions regional impacts: the closure of Kopli fire station and the interests of Põhja-Tallinn residents; it demonstrates the connection between local services and regional impact with the budget.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Focuses on budget transparency as an economic policy need; criticizes budget confusion and prevailing cuts, emphasizes that changes must improve service accessibility and prevent concealment/misrepresentation of figures; highlights the transparency and control of expenses.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
In the interests of working and vulnerable groups within society: criticizes service cuts (residents, pensioners, emergency services, jobs), emphasizes that the budget must guarantee social safeguards and avoid harmful consequences for residents.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Focus is placed on promoting amendments to the Public Budget Transparency Act and the Basic State Budget Act; emphasizes the importance of explanatory memoranda requirements and legal impact assessments; notes that reforms are necessary and there is a plan to return to the draft bill next year.
4 Speeches Analyzed