Session Profile: Tõnis Mölder
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
2024-07-22
Political Position
The political focus centers on two crucial issues: the revocation of voting rights for citizens of the Russian Federation and holders of the gray passport in local elections, and the fate of the draft Competition Act. The speaker is pressuring the prime ministerial candidate for clarity on how the new coalition intends to proceed with these urgent matters. These stances are aimed at fulfilling political promises and achieving legislative clarity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the complexity of the draft Competition Act, citing criticism from the Chancellor of Justice and other legal experts, as well as the alternative stance held by the future Minister of Justice. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the prime ministerial candidate's previous positions (from 2022) on the matter of voting rights, emphasizing the need for the issue to be resolved quickly.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, beginning with the acknowledgment of the prime ministerial candidate for their previous ministerial service, particularly in the environmental sector. The questions are specific and focus on clarifying the subsequent procedure for political pledges and draft legislation, utilizing analytical and pertinent language.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker criticizes the previous government coalition (which included the same parties) for its inability to agree on the Competition Law. The criticism is aimed at the handling of the draft bill and the lack of a political agreement, and is not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker begins by acknowledging the prime ministerial candidate’s previous work, setting a polite tone. They then demand specific guidelines and clarity from the coalition on complex legislative issues, indicating a willingness to engage in dialogue but a demanding stance regarding the necessary answers.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on regulating the right to vote in local government elections, which directly links national legislation with the level of regional democracy.
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Economic Views
Economic discussions are centered on the deliberation of the draft Competition Act, which points to an interest in market regulation and the legal framework. The speaker emphasizes the need to resolve legislative disagreements in this area that arose during the previous government.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the restriction of voting rights in local elections for citizens of the Russian Federation and holders of the gray passport. The speaker stresses that this matter must be decided urgently, referencing the prime ministerial candidate's clear position on the issue previously.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priorities are the amendment of the regulation concerning voting rights for local elections and the further handling of the draft Competition Act. The speaker is asking the government for specific guidance on how to proceed with the bill that has been sent to parliament, thereby advocating for the acceleration of the legislative process.
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