Agenda Profile: Urmas Kruuse
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
No political position is expressed regarding the substance of the draft bill; the focus is exclusively procedural and directed toward compliance with procedural rules. The speaker's role is neutral, concentrating on conveying the decisions of the committee and the actions of the Riigikogu Board. The political framework is procedural rather than value- or substance-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural rules and schedules of the Riigikogu, precisely explaining the committee's decisions and the reasons for the bill's postponement. They possess detailed information regarding the procedural history of Bill 321 SE, from its submission up to the deadline for proposed amendments. This expertise is clearly focused on managing the legislative process.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and fact-based. The speaker focuses on a logical and chronological description of the procedure, utilizing extensive procedural terminology ("procedural decisions," "the board made a decision"). Emotional or persuasive appeals are absent; the goal is solely the transmission of information.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker’s pattern of activity involves presenting the work of the Steering Committee to the Riigikogu Plenary Session, thus fulfilling the role of rapporteur. They reference earlier committee deliberations and board decisions concerning the placement of the draft legislation on the agenda, demonstrating regular involvement in managing the legislative process. They emphasize the execution of these decisions ("we are here to carry out this decision").
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is evident through the procedural decisions made by the committee, which indicate consensus regarding the conclusion of the first reading and the appointment of the representative (Urmas Kruuse). The speaker presents the committee's decisions as a unified package, suggesting successful cooperation in resolving procedural matters.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the procedural advancement of Bill 321 SE (Act amending the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property). The speaker supports and clarifies the procedure, concentrating specifically on the motion to conclude the first reading. A key priority is the orderly and timely execution of the legislative process, including the determination of the deadline for submitting amendments.
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