Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-23
Political Position
The political position centers on ensuring the clarity and unambiguous nature of the draft legislation, particularly regarding a sensitive subject like end-of-life declarations, which is referred to as a "difficult issue." Emphasis is placed on the necessity of avoiding contradictions within the law's provisions and guaranteeing the transparency of procedures. This stance is primarily procedural and focused on the quality of the legislation itself.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits detailed knowledge of the procedural stages and terminology of a specific bill, including initial consultation, witness signature, digital signature, and the form's validity period. The expertise focuses on verifying the coherence of legal and medical procedures and interpreting timelines (e.g., 15–20 years later).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing the "Esteemed Speaker of the Riigikogu" and the "Dear Minister." The speaker poses direct and logical questions aimed at exposing loopholes and ambiguities in the draft legislation, focusing strictly on facts and procedures, without resorting to emotional appeals.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary session, posing two questions on the same day. This indicates involvement in the legislative debate and the submission of follow-up questions after the minister's responses. This pattern demonstrates a focus on the detailed examination of a specific draft bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the bill’s insufficient clarity and contradictions, demanding that all matters be "unambiguously clear." The objection is procedural, focusing on who is consulted and when, and how the process is documented.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is an open dialogue with the minister, conducted through questions and answers, with the goal of obtaining clarifications on the details of the draft law and ensuring its quality. This style is more supervisory than compromise-seeking.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main topic is the sensitive social and ethical question of regulating end-of-life declarations of will. The speaker addresses the issue from the perspective of legal clarity and procedural correctness, emphasizing its complexity.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on the specifics of the draft law governing advance directives (or end-of-life declarations). The primary priority is ensuring the clarity and proper documentation of all procedural requirements—specifically counseling, signature protocols, and the period of validity—in order to prevent any misinterpretation of the statute.
2 Speeches Analyzed