Agenda Profile: Kalle Laanet
Draft law amending the Identity Documents Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (572 SE) – second reading
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on supporting Draft Law 572 SE, focusing on the technical streamlining and enhancement of the legislative process. There is strong support for amendments that ensure the flexibility of the law (e.g., replacing the name of a specific foundation with a general reference) and better regulation of data protection. The approach is clearly policy- and procedure-centric, underscoring the necessity of modernizing legislation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the legislative procedure, especially regarding the work of the Constitutional Committee and the substance of the proposed amendments. This expertise encompasses the Identity Documents Act, the authorization norms for data registers, and the technical harmonization of international migration procedures (return certificates). Precise legal terminology, such as "authorization norms," is employed, and specific dates for the entry into force of the legislation are referenced.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the communication of facts and commission decisions. The discourse is logical and detailed, explaining the technical background of the proposed amendments (e.g., proposals from the Data Protection Inspectorate, provisions that have been repealed). Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern is associated with managing the legislative process, providing precise dates for the stages of the bill's proceedings (e.g., April 9, May 12, June 4). He/She is an active coordinator of the work of the lead committee (the Constitutional Committee) and a presenter of the results before the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
There is absolutely no opposition; the speaker notes that not a single proposal was received by the deadline for submitting amendments, which indicates widespread consensus on the draft bill. Neither criticism nor attacks against opponents are highlighted.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and institutionally based, emphasizing the work of the Constitutional Committee and collaboration with other agencies. Specific attention is drawn to the consideration of the proposal made by the Data Protection Inspectorate when clarifying the authorization norms for data registers, demonstrating openness to expert input.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (the Identity Documents Act) and the international level (the European Union Return Certificate). There are no references to specific local or regional problems.
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Economic Views
There are no economic standpoints, apart from the preference for administrative efficiency, which is expressed by removing the name of a specific foundation from the legislation to avoid future amendments. The Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is referenced purely in the context of legal streamlining.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues discussed is data protection, where emphasis is placed on the obligation to establish more precise data retention periods, thereby strengthening data protection regulation. Also touched upon are the streamlining of migration procedures and the introduction of EU return certificates, which relate to security and international law.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the successful processing and bringing to the third reading of the draft Act amending the Identity Documents Act (572 SE). The objectives include the streamlining of legal acts, the specification of data protection authorization norms, and bringing the Act into conformity with the EU regulation on return certificates. The speaker is the presenter of the principal committee's proposals.
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