Agenda Profile: Lauri Laats

Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE) – first reading

2024-10-22

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Political Position
It represents a strong procedural stance. Its core value is optimizing the efficiency and time management of the Riigikogu's work; it is critical of the current Board's practices and demands a substantive review and schedule correction. It does not present a substantive viewpoint regarding the draft amendment to the Customs Act; instead, it focuses on procedural efficiency and demands that the Board compile a realistic agenda.

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Topic Expertise
It demonstrates awareness of how the Parliament's agenda and proceedings are organized, utilizing terms such as "agenda," "procedure," and "the Board." The text reflects an ability to analyze the workload and scheduling, but it does not present specific technical data or statistics.

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Rhetorical Style
He speaks formally and somewhat critically; he emphasizes the problem and the necessity of taking action. He employs an interrogative style ("Do you agree that this is not a normal situation?") and strives to maximize impact through factual justification.

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Activity Patterns
Refers to recurring problems regarding the duration of Tuesday sessions; noting that for two weeks running, the session time has been extended, making it impossible to process all agenda items. It demonstrates persistent attention to scheduling and the necessity of controlling the workload.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
Emphasizes the necessity of cooperation with the board for substantive review and discussion; demonstrates willingness to coordinate the agenda and incorporate colleagues' input.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
No data available.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the organizational foundations of the first reading, rather than the substance of the draft bill. It emphasizes the need for a schedule and a manageable workload, and demonstrates the commitment to ensuring a smooth procedure.

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