Agenda Profile: Mihkel Lees
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
Political activity is focused on managing the parliament’s rules of procedure and strategic time planning. The speakers represent the Reform Party parliamentary group and are utilizing procedural tools, requesting a ten-minute recess before the vote. This position is strongly procedure-based, with the aim of allowing the parliamentary group to consult before the crucial vote on the motion to suspend proceedings.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speakers demonstrate knowledge of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and procedural steps, particularly concerning the requesting of recesses and the organization of votes. No substantive knowledge regarding the amendments to the Child Protection Act is revealed in the speeches; the focus remains purely on the technical side of parliamentary work.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, courteous, and businesslike, addressing the presiding officer ("Thank you, esteemed Chairman!"). One speaker employs a preemptive defense, stressing that he is not "rash," which suggests an awareness of potential criticism regarding the delay. The address is brief and centers on a specific functional request.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The Members are active during the Riigikogu sitting, intervening during procedural moments related to votes and motions to suspend the sitting. This pattern of activity demonstrates a readiness to advocate for the faction's strategic needs within the framework of the parliament's rules of procedure.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation is clearly intra-factional, as one speaker submits the request on behalf of the Reform Party faction and another publicly supports that request. This demonstrates a unified procedural strategy and coordination among the faction members.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Even though the proceedings are taking place during the debate on the bill amending the Child Protection Act and other legislation, the speakers are focusing solely on procedural matters. Substantive viewpoints on social topics, such as child protection or family policy, are not covered in the speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is procedural, aimed at amending the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure through the request for an adjournment. The specific draft Act related to this activity is the second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE).
2 Speeches Analyzed