Session Profile: Tõnis Mölder
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-21
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the postponement or outright abolition of mandatory sustainability reporting, aimed at reducing the administrative burden and bureaucracy for businesses. Although the Commission decided to put the draft proposal to a vote, the speaker stresses that Estonia must, in the future, formulate its positions regarding the European Union with a parliamentary mandate. The position itself is rather policy- and procedure-focused, highlighting the necessity of reducing bureaucracy while still acknowledging the objectives of the Green Deal.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in conveying the work procedures and the substance of the Riigikogu committee sessions, referencing specific dates and participants. They are well-versed in the subject matter of sustainability reports, its connection to the Green Deal, and can explain legislative nuances, such as the requirement for an absolute majority (majority of the full membership) stipulated in § 103 of the Constitution.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal, neutral, and informative, typical of a commission rapporteur's report. The speaker focuses exclusively on conveying the substance of the commission's discussion and its procedural decisions, referencing specific questions and answers. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on delivering logical and highly detailed content.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity is connected to the work of the Riigikogu committee, serving as the representative of the lead committee in the plenary session and having participated in two substantive committee meetings (on April 24 and May 12). Their role is to convey the summary of the committee's discussion and the consensus decisions to the full assembly.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker himself does not voice opposition; rather, he relays the conflicting positions that emerged within the committee. The primary tension lies between the desire to reduce bureaucracy (held by the initiators of the bill) and the emphasis placed on the positive impact and international credibility of sustainability reports (stressed by ministry representatives).
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, as the committee made procedural decisions by consensus, and the discussions involved both ministry representatives and members of various factions. The speaker neutrally conveys the positions of the different parties, demonstrating openness to a broad-based discussion.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed toward Estonia's national positions within the European Union context, particularly concerning the Green Deal and sustainability reports, which affect Estonian businesses. There is a complete lack of any reference to specific Estonian regional or local topics.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on reducing the administrative burden for entrepreneurs, viewing bureaucracy as extensive and onerous. While the positive effect of sustainability reports on international reputation is recognized, the discussion presented by the speaker primarily advocates for regulatory relief.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on a draft resolution concerning the amendment of sustainability reporting obligations, the goal of which is to amend the Accounting Act. The speaker is a procedural proponent who is bringing the bill to a final vote, while simultaneously emphasizing the parliament's role in shaping future positions during European Union negotiations.
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