Agenda Profile: Mihkel Lees
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is moderately opposed to the draft resolution (543 OE) concerning the formation of the Riigikogu's investigative committee. The core issue is procedural, stressing that the seven questions raised in the document should be answered by existing Riigikogu committees or law enforcement agencies. This stance is driven more by procedural efficiency than by a value-based framework.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the justification for establishing investigative committees. He specifically refers to the seven investigative questions outlined in the draft bill and compares the jurisdiction for resolving them with that of existing Riigikogu committees and law enforcement agencies.
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Rhetorical Style
Rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative. The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on procedural expediency and avoiding emotional appeals. The delivery is direct and centers on demanding specific answers.
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Activity Patterns
Data is lacking.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the initiators of the formation of the investigative commission, criticizing their procedural rationale. The critique is purely procedural, asking why a new body is needed when existing commissions and law enforcement agencies are already dealing with the issue.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the jurisdiction of state law enforcement bodies concerning the termination of Nordica's activities.
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Economic Views
Data is scarce.
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Social Issues
Data is scarce.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is directed toward the critical assessment of the draft resolution (543 OE) concerning the establishment of the Riigikogu Investigative Committee. The speaker is acting as a procedural examiner, questioning the necessity of creating a new legislative body and emphasizing the adequacy of existing structures.
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