Session Profile: Helmen Kütt
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
2024-03-12
Political Position
The political stance regarding the draft bill under consideration is moderately supportive but critical, emphasizing the necessity of increasing opportunities for citizen participation in local politics. The speaker supports maintaining electoral alliances as a good option for those who wish to have a say without belonging to a political party. This position is value-based, highlighting democratic inclusion, and policy-based, requiring studies to substantiate the claims regarding stability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of local government politics and electoral law, focusing on the role and stability of electoral alliances. He relies on practical examples (the city of Viljandi) and demands empirical data and studies as the basis for political claims (instability).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and respectful ("Honored Chairman! Respected Presenter!"), yet its substance is argumentative and critical. The speaker uses logical appeals, supporting them with practical examples, and concludes by expressing disappointment ("It's sad that you don't see") that the opposing side refuses to acknowledge the contradiction he has raised.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the claim made by the bill's supporters regarding the instability of electoral alliances, demanding research to substantiate this claim. Criticism is also leveled at the rapporteur, who fails to see the contradiction in the bill—a contradiction highlighted by the speaker—concerning the opportunities for individuals not belonging to a political party to participate in the discussion.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker references an argument raised by a colleague, indicating a willingness to consider other points of view. He is prepared to support a bill he likes, but is unwilling to compromise on matters of principle (participation options), even if the opposing side doesn't acknowledge the conflict.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed toward local government policy and the activities of electoral alliances. The speaker uses the example of the city of Viljandi to demonstrate the accountability and stability of these alliances at the local level.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the electoral legislation and the political structure of local government. The speaker is generally supportive of the draft bill but focuses on the controversy concerning the status of electoral alliances and the opportunities for participation afforded to citizens through them.
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