Agenda Profile: Leo Kunnas

First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (124 SE)

2024-01-25

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Political Position
The political focus is currently on securing the nation's food reserves and clearly codifying responsibility within the Emergency Situation Act. The speaker strongly supports the proposal to assign this task to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM), given that the Centre of Reserves already falls under their purview. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring legal certainty and accountability so that everyone in the country knows exactly who is responsible for this. This constitutes a strongly policy- and procedure-driven approach.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the management of state reserves, the distribution of ministerial jurisdictions, and the implementation of the Emergency Situation Act. Specific terms such as "Varude Keskus" (Center for Reserves), "jurisdiction," and "de facto" are employed, referencing the actual situation and legislative necessity. It is also specifically noted that securing food reserves can be achieved both through physical stock and contractual agreements.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical, formal, and procedural, focusing on logical arguments and clarity regarding the division of responsibilities. The tone is direct and solution-oriented, addressing colleagues by name ("Dear Arvo," "Dear Anti"). Rhetorical exaggeration (overstatement/hyperbole) is employed to emphasize that the minister and the chancellor themselves will not be creating the reserve, stressing the importance of the precise allocation of functions.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker referenced their long-standing involvement with the subject matter of the proposed legislation, noting that it has been anticipated for two years, which demonstrates sustained interest in this legislative area. No other data regarding the frequency of appearances or activity patterns is available.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the Government Office's inaction in advancing the draft law, noting a two-year delay. The structural shortcoming of the Ministry of Regional Affairs is also highlighted, specifically because they lack a separate body that could physically handle the management of reserves. The criticism is procedural and structural.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker is participating in a direct debate with colleagues, addressing them by name, which suggests an open discussion. It is acknowledged that a similar debate regarding the division of functions is also ongoing between the ministries and the Government Office. This demonstrates a readiness for discussion, although the substance of the law (the inclusion of food reserves) is unavoidable for the speaker.

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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on the national level, dealing with the provision of the country's food reserves and the responsibilities of the ministries. There is no regional or local focus.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Emergency Situation Act (Bill 124 SE) to ensure the introduction of the food supply function. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft legislation and stresses the need to precisely codify the responsibilities within the law to avoid ambiguity among the ministries.

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