Agenda Profile: Heljo Pikhof
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly procedure-centric and demands a comprehensive analysis of impacts, comparative data, and security risks regarding the constitutional amendment bill (527 SE). The attitude towards the bill is critical because the analyses provided are inadequate, and the focus is instead placed on a value-based and procedural framework. The politician emphasizes that amending the constitution absolutely requires a proper impact assessment.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in legislative procedures and the constitutional framework, emphasizing the mandatory requirement for impact analysis, comparative analysis (arguments for and against), and security risk analysis. He/She poses detailed questions regarding the content of the explanatory memorandum and the selection of comparison countries (demanding seven instead of three).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, demanding, and analytical, focusing on logical and procedural issues to highlight the deficiencies in the preparation of the draft bill. The tone is critical, particularly concerning the cavalier approach to amending the constitution, and demands accountability from the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the initiators of the draft bill (e.g., Mr. Aller) and the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee, specifically criticizing procedural deficiencies, such as the absence of impact and security analyses. The criticism is strictly political and procedural in nature, not personal.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Shows readiness for cooperation and for noting the convergence of positions, expressing one hundred percent agreement with Varro Vooglaid concerning the analysis of security risks, and also noting Mr. Seeder's consent on the same matter.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (specifically, amending the Estonian Constitution) and international comparison, bringing up examples from Latvia, France, and Germany. There is no local or regional emphasis within Estonia itself.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the topic of voting rights for third-country nationals is addressed, which is primarily examined through the lens of security risks and national security. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of analyzing how either revoking or maintaining these voting rights impacts overall security.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft act for amending the Constitution (Bill 527 SE), demanding that the required impact and security analysis be performed and expert opinions be considered. Furthermore, he/she questions whether the matter could be resolved through an ordinary statute, instead of amending the Constitution.
4 Speeches Analyzed