Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on procedural competence and proper jurisdiction in the work of the Riigikogu. The speaker moderately questions the transfer of vital statistics procedures to the Social Affairs Committee and asks whether the Minister of the Interior is the appropriate minister to handle the related legislative amendments. The framework of this position is distinctly institutional and competence-based, emphasizing the selection of EKRE representatives to committees specifically on the basis of competence.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu's operational procedures, particularly the competence-based structure of its committees and the specific role of the Social Affairs Committee. They employ technical terminology ("competence-based," "Social Affairs Committee") and emphasize the correct allocation of ministerial areas of responsibility when dealing with legislative amendments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, interrogative, and analytical. The speaker poses direct questions to challenge procedural decisions and clarify the ministers' remit, maintaining a tone that is relatively neutral and institution-focused. The appeal is logical and centers on the structure of the parliament.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the organization of the bill's proceedings, particularly regarding the question of whether vital statistics acts fall within the competence of the Social Affairs Committee. The criticism is procedural and is directed at the bill's sponsors or the government, which is responsible for defining the ministers' areas of responsibility.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker mentions the Estonian Conservative People's Party's internal strategy for appointing representatives to committees based on competence. There is a lack of information regarding inter-party cooperation or willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislative and parliamentary procedural matters. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
While the speech addresses civil status acts, the speaker's focus is strictly on the procedural and jurisdictional level. No substantive position regarding social values or policy is articulated.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the proceedings concerning Bill 106 SE (Draft Act amending the Vital Statistics Registration Act). The speaker is acting as the procedural guardian, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring that the correct committee and minister have the proper jurisdiction when handling these legislative amendments.
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