Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position is one of strong opposition to the creation of the Land and Spatial Planning Agency in its current form, arguing that it would create an inefficient "mammoth agency." The main focus is on the issue of administrative reform and ministerial jurisdiction, holding that land-related functions are not suitable for inclusion under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The stance is policy- and value-based, emphasizing the need to retain the levers of regional policy influence in the hands of the Minister of Rural Affairs or the Regional Minister.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of administrative structure and land management, particularly concerning the reallocation of the functions of the Land Board (Maa-amet). He/She uses specific terminology such as "spatial planning" and "land improvement," and emphasizes the suitability of ministerial jurisdictions for handling land-related issues. He/She stresses that land-related topics should fall under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, or the Ministry of Regional Affairs.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, employing strong descriptive terms such as "mammoth agency" and emphasizing the impracticality of the draft bill. The speech is formal, addressing the session chair, colleagues, and the public alike. The argumentation relies on logical reasoning concerning administrative organization and the proper allocation of competence.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the initiators of the draft bill and the current government, criticizing the inefficiency of the administrative arrangement and the subordination of the Land Board (Maa-amet) to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the reduction of regional policy capabilities and the establishment of an improper administrative structure.
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Collaboration Style
Willingness to cooperate on this matter is not being expressed, as the party clearly states that it cannot support the draft legislation. While earlier involvement (during Jüri Ratas’s government) is referenced, this is done primarily to highlight the unsuitability of the current solution, which deviates from the original idea.
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Regional Focus
The speaker focuses heavily on regional policy issues, emphasizing that the restructuring of the Land Board strips the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture of a vital regional policy tool. It is stressed that land-related matters are of regional significance and should therefore fall under the jurisdiction of the corresponding ministry.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are confined to issues of administrative organization and the rational placement of state agencies, while criticizing the establishment of a new mega-agency. There are no stated positions regarding taxes, budget discipline, or wider economic growth measures.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at opposing a specific draft bill—the reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Agency—during its third reading. The speaker is clearly part of the opposition, criticizing both the substance of the bill and its impact on the effectiveness of regional policy.
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