Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on amendments to the State Budget Act and the practicalities of implementing the budget reform. The speaker expresses cautious skepticism regarding the rapid introduction of performance-based budgeting, referencing earlier criticism from ministers concerning the model's inefficiency. The position taken is rather policy-driven, concentrating on the reform's feasibility and timeline.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of public finance and budgeting, utilizing technical terms such as "activity-based" and "cost-based" budget. He/She is familiar with the parallel legislative amendments initiated by the Ministry of Finance and the concept of the planned hybrid budget. This expertise is also evident in the knowledge of the government's official position regarding the non-support of the draft bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and formal, beginning with the address: "Thank you, esteemed Chair of the session! Good rapporteur!" The tone is analytical and focused on questions, but contains slight irony, referring to the potential success of the draft bill as a "miracle." The arguments are entirely logical and procedural.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data indicates two consecutive interventions during a single sitting day, which were directed at the rapporteur of a specific bill (520 SE). The speaker's activity is linked to significant legislative debates in the Riigikogu.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the executive branch (the Government of the Republic) and the previous stances of ministers who do not support the draft bill under consideration. The opposition is policy- and procedure-centric, emphasizing the unrealistic timetable of the draft bill and the parallel legislative drafting being undertaken by the Ministry of Finance.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is direct and respectful, aimed at obtaining information from the rapporteur and verifying their awareness regarding the government's alternative plans. There is no data concerning inter-party or cross-factional cooperation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus primarily on the management of public finance and the structure of the budget. The speaker emphasizes the practical feasibility and timeline of the fiscal reforms (performance-based budgeting), noting skepticism regarding the identification of surpluses.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the Draft Act amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) and related Ministry of Finance initiatives. The speaker acts as a skeptic or opponent, questioning the necessity and implementation timeline of the draft act, given the government's opposition.
2 Speeches Analyzed