Session Profile: Heljo Pikhof
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-04
Political Position
The political focus is currently centered on public space safety and the unregulated use of light personal mobility devices. The speaker strongly supports state intervention and additional regulation, particularly concerning speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol. This stance is deeply policy- and value-driven, emphasizing the necessity of protecting vulnerable groups.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the daily hazards associated with light personal vehicles, emphasizing vulnerable groups such as people with mobility impairments and families with young children. The focus is on social and road safety aspects, highlighting the scale of the problem (uncontrolled numbers and speeding while intoxicated).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is concerned and direct, emphasizing the scale and danger of the problem ("in uncontrolled numbers"). The argument is framed as a question aimed at finding a regulatory solution, balancing the logical discussion with an emotional appeal focused on the safety of children and people with disabilities.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
Direct political confrontation is not voiced, but local governments are indirectly criticized for failing to take the initiative in regulating micro-mobility devices. The criticism targets their inaction and the existing regulatory loophole.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on regulatory accountability at both the national and local levels, stressing the need for unified national regulations that would complement the work of local municipalities. It is highlighted that not all local governments have addressed the resolution of this issue.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
When addressing social issues, strong emphasis is placed on public safety and the protection of vulnerable groups (including people with mobility impairments, families with strollers, and children). Specific attention is also drawn to the danger posed by drunk driving and how it affects the security of pedestrian walkways.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the regulation of light personal mobility device traffic, particularly concerning speed limits and the enforcement of drunk driving laws. The speaker is the initiator, seeking a solution through the amendment of national regulations to ensure a uniform safety standard.
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