Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Draft law amending the Act on Obligations and, consequently, other laws (613 SE) – first reading
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The politician has voiced measured support for the pending draft amendment to the Law of Obligations Act, deeming it highly reasonable and crucial. The primary focus lies on the practical application of this policy and consumer protection, particularly concerning the guarantee of functional card payments during crisis situations. The political framework itself is distinctly policy- and solution-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker shows interest in the technical and logistical details of payment systems, asking about the software configuration and the readiness of the terminals. This expertise is supported by a reference to neighboring Finland’s crisis reserve recommendations regarding cash holdings, which demonstrates awareness of regional crisis preparedness standards.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and inquisitive, addressing the presiding officer and the minister courteously. The tone is analytical and focuses purely on clarifying the details, raising a series of practical questions concerning the implementation of the draft legislation and its technical feasibility.
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Activity Patterns
The politician attended the first reading of the draft amendment to the Law of Obligations Act, posing specific questions to the minister concerning the law's implementation and technical requirements. There is no information available regarding the frequency of their appearances or other public activities.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and formal, addressing the minister to seek clarification on the details of the bill's implementation. There are no references to cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and its implementation in Estonia, but to expand the topic and emphasize crisis preparedness, the recommendations of the neighboring country Finland regarding keeping cash are used as an example.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the resilience of the financial infrastructure and ensuring consumers' ability to pay in the event that card payments fail. Emphasis is placed on the need to guarantee the possibility of executing payments in every situation, which points to concerns regarding the continuity of economic activity.
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Social Issues
No data available.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting the draft bill for amending the Law of Obligations Act (613 SE) and clarifying its implementation details. Of particular interest are the law's effective date and the necessary technical modifications required to ensure the resilience of card payments.
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