Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward the democratic structure of local government and citizen engagement. The speaker supports the general idea of the draft legislation to solicit public opinion, but strongly maintains that electoral alliances must remain an option for non-party members to participate in politics. This position is value-based, emphasizing that the greater the number of participants, the greater the number of opportunities must also be. He/She disputes the claim regarding the instability of electoral alliances, demanding studies to substantiate it.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the mechanisms governing local municipal politics and the electoral system, particularly concerning electoral coalitions and party lists. He emphasizes the necessity of an evidence-based approach, calling for studies or surveys to assess the permanence and accountability of these electoral alliances. He uses the city of Viljandi as an example to present a specific objection.
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Rhetorical Style
The speech is formal and respectful, addressing both the Chair and the rapporteur with due deference. The style is balanced, combining personal sympathy for the draft bill ("I actually like the bill") with a logical requirement (the need for further studies). In the end, he expresses political disappointment ("It's sad that they don't see it") if the contradiction he observed is not acknowledged.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the position taken by the presenter of the draft bill, who fails to see a contradiction between restricting electoral alliances and the desire to participate. The opposition specifically targets the assertion regarding the instability of electoral coalitions, demanding studies to substantiate this claim. The criticism is based on policy and procedure, and is not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the argument raised by a colleague, demonstrating a willingness to incorporate others' viewpoints. He attempts to engage in a dialogue with the presenter but expresses disappointment when the inconsistency he observed is not acknowledged, suggesting a desire for compromise that ultimately did not materialize.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is placed at the local government level, with the city of Viljandi serving as a specific example to demonstrate the capacity of electoral alliances to assume responsibility and ensure long-term stability. This highlights the critical role of local experience in the assessment of legislation.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker focuses on social inclusion and democratic opportunities, emphasizing that people must have the chance to have a voice in local politics even without belonging to a political party. This is a stance that supports broad participation and freedom of choice for civil society.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE). The speaker is a general supporter of the bill but is attempting to influence its substance in order to preserve and protect the role of electoral coalitions in local elections.
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