Agenda Profile: Juku-Kalle Raid
Draft law amending the Local Government Electoral Act and the Act on Churches and Parishes (544 SE) - Second Reading
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly supportive of the bill under consideration (544 SE), which aims to amend the law concerning local government council elections and the law on churches and congregations. This support is framed as a value-based and ideological necessity to finally end the legacy of the Estonian SSR era, emphasizing historical purification. The position is resolute and has been articulated as a brief call to action.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
No data available. The speech is extremely brief and focuses more on expressing support and the rhetorical framework, rather than technical or legal details.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely concise, direct, and resolute ("I will keep it very brief"). The speaker employs a literary quote (Teet Kallas) and a simple metaphor ("simple as a trouser button") as an emotional appeal. The tone is decisive and concludes with a strong ideological appeal to terminate the legacy of the Estonian SSR for the sake of history.
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Activity Patterns
The records are limited to a single brief intervention from the Riigikogu rostrum, concerning the presentation of the faction's position during the second reading of the bill.
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Opposition Stance
No data available. There is no direct criticism of opponents, although the rhetorical conclusion ("Lõpetame ära selle Eesti NSV" [Let's put an end to this Estonian SSR]) hints at opposition to outdated or Soviet-era practices that the draft bill is intended to change.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is presenting the viewpoint of the Estonia 200 faction, thereby demonstrating internal cooperation and unified support for the draft legislation. The appeal for support is addressed to all colleagues ("Dear colleagues!"), signaling a desire to gain broad-based backing.
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Regional Focus
Data is unavailable. The focus is on national-level legislation concerning the amendment of laws related to local government and churches.
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Economic Views
No data available. The speech does not include stances on taxes, spending, regulations, or economic growth.
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Social Issues
The speech indirectly addresses social organization by supporting an amendment to the Law on Churches and Congregations. This change is framed as a necessary step intended to eliminate the Soviet-era legacy that impacts the social structure.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting Draft Bill 544 SE (Draft Act amending the Local Government Council Election Act and the Churches and Congregations Act) in its second reading. The speaker is a strong proponent of this draft bill, acting on behalf of the parliamentary group.
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