Agenda Profile: Andres Metsoja
Draft law amending the Act on Responding to Complaints and Information Requests and Submitting Collective Petitions (475 SE) - First Reading
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is one of moderate opposition to the proposed amendment (Bill 475 SE), centering on the efficiency of administrative processes. The primary concern is the growth of bureaucracy and officials spending time on the process of extending correspondence/deadlines instead of focusing on substantive work. The framing is distinctly results-oriented, emphasizing the law's negative impact on the functioning of public administration.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the functioning of administrative processes and bureaucracy, focusing on officials' time management and the procedures for responding to correspondence. The expertise is aimed at highlighting practical dangers, such as requesting additional time and replacing substantive work with a formal response.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presenter directly ("Esteemed presenter!"). Logical argumentation is employed to draw attention to the potential negative side effect of the legislative change (the growth of bureaucracy). The tone is critical yet measured, presenting the concern in the form of a question ("Was this danger not foreseen?").
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the proposed solution in the draft bill, criticizing it for failing to anticipate the danger of growing bureaucracy and the replacement of substantive work with mere procedures. The criticism is purely policy-based, focusing on the procedural consequences and the wasting of officials' working time.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at Draft Bill 475 SE, which concerns amending the Law on Responding to Memoranda and Requests for Clarification. The speaker is a skeptical opponent of the bill, concentrating on how the proposed change will impact the workload and core functions of civil servants, fearing an increase in bureaucracy.
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