Agenda Profile: Urmas Kruuse
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Food Act (378 SE)
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position is focused on advancing the draft amendment to the Food Act (378 SE), supporting consensus decisions to conclude the second reading. The stance is procedural and policy-based, emphasizing the need to ensure an effective date for the law that allows the President of the Republic sufficient time to conduct a thorough review during the law's promulgation. Support for the bill is strong and consensual.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and committee work (specifically, the Rural Affairs Committee). Technical terminology is employed, such as "postponement of the effective date" and "procedural decisions," with references made to specific dates and draft law numbers. This expertise is aimed at the smooth and correctly timed management of the legislative process.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and focuses on the presentation of facts, being typical of a commission report. The appeals are purely logical and procedural, emphasizing consensus and the correctness of the procedure. The tone is sincere and explanatory, particularly concerning the justification for amending the date of entry into force.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is linked to the work of the Riigikogu committee, presenting a report on the April 29 session of the Rural Affairs Committee. The speaker determines and submits proposals for specific plenary agenda items and voting dates (May 8 and 15).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no attitude of opposition, as the speaker emphasizes that not a single amendment was received from the factions or members by the deadline. The committee's decisions were made by consensus, which indicates an absence of opposition in the current procedural phase.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and oriented towards collaboration. Emphasis is placed on the successful cooperation between the ministry and the steering committee during the drafting of a single amendment. All procedural decisions (including placing items on the agenda, concluding the reading, and the final vote) were adopted by the committee through consensus.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is indirectly connected to the purview of the Rural Affairs Committee (Food Act), but there are no references to specific regions, sectors, or local projects.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on concluding the proceedings for the Draft Act amending the Food Act (378 SE). The presenter is both the supporter and the official responsible for the process, concentrating specifically on finalizing the second reading and making a technical correction to the effective date to ensure the dignity of the Presidential office.
2 Speeches Analyzed