Agenda Profile: Mart Maastik
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 stance is policy-driven and critical, though not entirely confrontational. While the draft bill establishing the Land and Space Agency itself is not viewed negatively, there is strong opposition to the proposed amendments that would eliminate the ministry’s supervisory duty and restrict citizens’ right to be heard during the planning process. This is being framed as sacrificing citizens’ rights for the sake of streamlining the procedure, a goal tied directly to the Prime Minister’s promises.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise in the field of the Planning Act and administrative procedure, referencing specific sections and subsections (e.g., § 90 and § 121) and the consequences of their annulment. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the ministry's supervisory obligation and the citizens' right to be heard in the planning process.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, focusing on the substantive and procedural consequences of legal amendments. The technique of posing a question is employed to draw attention to the contradiction between government promises and actual measures, vocally emphasizing the protection of citizens' rights.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the amendment proposals submitted by the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, and indirectly against the Prime Minister's promises to shorten the planning procedure. The opposition is policy- and procedure-centric, accusing the government of curtailing citizens' rights.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the reorganization of central government agencies and the national planning act. The special plans and comprehensive plans of local governments are mentioned, but the emphasis is on the ministry's supervisory role.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on administrative costs, expressing concern that the renaming of the Land Board (Maa-amet) to the Land and Spatial Planning Board (Maa- ja Ruumiamet) is essentially costly and unjustified. This indicates a preference for avoiding unnecessary administrative expenditures.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around protecting citizens' rights and ensuring their participation in public planning procedures. The speaker defends the right of individuals who submitted written opinions to be heard, opposing amendments that would curtail these rights.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the amendments that have been grafted onto the draft bill (457 SE) concerning the reorganization of the Land Board. Attention is primarily centered on the annulment of provisions within the Planning Act related to ministerial oversight and the mandatory obligation for public consultation.
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