Agenda Profile: Juku-Kalle Raid
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the European Parliament Election Act (lowering the voting and candidacy age) (414 SE)
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The politician strongly supports lowering the voting age to 16. However, this position is conditional and value-based, emphasizing that rights (voting) must be balanced with full legal responsibility (criminal code). The stance is aimed at ensuring policy coherence.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise at the intersection of the Electoral Law and the Penal Code, emphasizing the connection between the age of full responsibility (currently 18) and the voting age. The focus is on legal consistency and the principle of accountability, referencing the need to amend the criminal law.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, analytical, and inquisitive, presenting its viewpoint in the form of debate and challenge ("What do you think about that?"). Logical appeal is used, emphasizing the alignment of responsibilities and rights, while also employing a vernacular expression ("täie lituudiga").
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Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to active consultation, mentioning that they discussed the topic with a colleague from the opposing party immediately before giving their address. This demonstrates continuous and direct communication with parliamentary stakeholders regarding specific pieces of draft legislation.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker challenges the opposition regarding their political consistency. The objection is aimed at the bill's lack of comprehensive integrity, as it fails to address the balance between rights and responsibilities.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate and an openness to dialogue, referencing a previous discussion with a party colleague from the opposing side. The style is compromise-seeking, presenting their condition in the form of a question in order to find a solution to the legislative problem.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is youth rights and responsibilities, where the speaker advocates for lowering the voting age to 16. This support is tied to the demand that the age of full legal responsibility also be lowered, in order to ensure social and legal balance.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the amendment to the European Parliament Election Act (lowering the voting age) and the corresponding necessity of amending the Penal Code. The speaker is a conditional supporter, emphasizing the coherence of the legislation and the principle of responsibility.
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