Agenda Profile: Andres Metsoja
Draft law amending the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act (649 SE) – First Reading
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly aimed at reducing bureaucracy and simplifying the lives of the Estonian people, presenting the draft bill (649 SE) as a pragmatic, user-convenience-focused solution. This stance is policy-based, supporting the linking of trailer insurance to the towing motor vehicle, following the example of the Norwegian model. The speaker emphasizes the application of common sense within the legal framework.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of traffic insurance legislation, particularly concerning the registered masses of trailers (e.g., the 750 kg limit) and the application of compulsory insurance. He/She uses technical terminology and refers to specific mechanisms, such as the Traffic Insurance Fund. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with driving license categories (B96) and the restrictions on the total mass of vehicle combinations, citing examples from personal experience (a fine for a rental trailer).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is logical, pragmatic, and centered on simplifying solutions, repeatedly referencing "user convenience" and "common sense." The Norwegian model is cited as an example, and rhetorical questions are employed to highlight the inconsistencies of the current legislation. The tone is persuasive and moderate, stressing the necessity of building a digital society and a more efficient society.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The course of action is confined to introducing and defending the draft bill (649 SE), submitted for proceedings by the Isamaa faction, in the Riigikogu. The committee discussion of the bill is mentioned, which points to active involvement in the earlier stages of the legislative process.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the current legal framework, which generates unjustified bureaucracy and inconvenience, particularly concerning the automatic application of mandatory insurance to rarely used trailers. Furthermore, objections raised within the commission are also criticized for failing to account for practical real-life logic. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is open to compromises and the consideration of alternative solutions, proposing, for instance, a five-euro additional fee on motor vehicle insurance to cover the capability of towing a trailer. This demonstrates a readiness to find a solution that meets both the requirements of the legislation and ensures user convenience. In conclusion, support for the draft bill is requested on behalf of the faction.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on improving the Estonian legal framework, drawing inspiration from international practice (the Kingdom of Norway) to identify the best solutions. Specific regional or local topics are not addressed; the emphasis is placed on national legislation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives support deregulation and the reduction of bureaucracy to save citizens time and money. The aim is to prevent costly, automatic mandatory insurance, which is both inefficient and burdensome. We support solutions that make life easier and more affordable.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Motor Insurance Act (Bill 649 SE) to eliminate the requirement to separately insure trailers coupled with a motor vehicle. The speaker is acting as both the initiator and a supporter, stressing the need to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the insurance system.
3 Speeches Analyzed