Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is centered on democratizing the decision-making processes of local governments (LG) through referendums. The current approach is cautiously investigative, seeking solutions to fears related to the disruption of governance and stepping outside the established comfort zone. These positions are being framed by examining practical consequences and drawing on international comparisons.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in implementing direct democracy at the local level, drawing on a comparative analysis of the Swiss model. The core of this expertise addresses the question of whether three to four referendums over a four-year period is considered high or low frequency within the Swiss context. Furthermore, Switzerland's stability, despite having four national languages, is emphasized to mitigate concerns about potential confusion or disorder.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and reflective, directed at the presenter. Both emotional terminology (such as "little fears" or "stepping out of the comfort zone") and logical comparisons (like the "Swiss example") are employed to analyze the topic in depth. The tone is formal and aims to mitigate potential negative repercussions.
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Activity Patterns
The records indicate participation in the first reading of the draft Act amending the Local Government Organization Act (289 SE). The pattern of activity is directed toward posing questions to the rapporteur during the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed more at the potential risks associated with implementing the draft bill, such as unnecessary confusion and making governance more difficult. No specific political opponent is being criticized; instead, the focus is on exploring how to mitigate factors that disrupt governance.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and inquisitive, seeking reassurance and context from the presenter regarding concerns about the frequency of referendums. The objective is to obtain additional information on the topic and find solutions for the issues related to the implementation of the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on decision-making processes at the local government (LGO) level in Estonia. This local focus is broadened through an international comparison with Switzerland to evaluate the practicality of implementing direct democracy.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft legislation (Bill 289 SE) to amend the Local Government Organization Act, which addresses the organization of referendums at the local government level. The speaker’s role is to investigate the practical consequences of implementing this bill and to raise the question of the potential confusion it might create.
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