Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly procedural and critical, highlighting the government's poor performance in preparing draft legislation. The speaker opposes the processing of the bill due to the lack of a proper impact assessment, which should cover economic, financial, and European Union law implications. This position is forcefully aimed at criticizing the government's actions and conduct.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in legislative procedures, particularly concerning the mandatory requirement for impact assessments of draft bills. They highlight an understanding of the necessary fields of analysis, such as economic and financial implications, and the impact on European Union law. This expertise is specifically focused on procedural and regulatory requirements.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, describing the minister's performance as a "heavy and rough start." The speaker employs a logical and procedural appeal, demanding accountability and presenting a specific proposal to suspend the proceedings. The tone is formal and focuses on facts and rules of procedure.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data regarding activity patterns, except that the speaker participated in the Riigikogu session during the first reading of the draft bill amending the Penal Code.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the minister, who is accused of indecisiveness and disregarding the fundamental principles of legislation. The criticism is procedural, focusing on the lack of an impact assessment and the government setting a poor example. The speaker demands that the procedure be halted until these shortcomings are rectified.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is willing to cooperate only if the government "slows its roll" and completes the required procedural steps (impact analysis). He also refers to a question raised by another politician (Varro Vooglaid), which demonstrates a certain shared interest within the opposition regarding procedural issues.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
The economic views are expressed in the requirement to conduct a thorough financial and economic impact analysis before the legislative proposal is processed. This points to caution when evaluating state expenditures and regulatory impact, and emphasizes fiscal discipline.
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Social Issues
The speaker is focusing solely on procedural matters concerning the draft amendment to the Penal Code, rather than the substance of the social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the suspension of proceedings for the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code (415 SE). The speaker opposes the processing of the draft, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring the quality of lawmaking and the existence of proper impact assessments.
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