Agenda Profile: Mati Raidma
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly acknowledges the existence of the problem (the regulation of micromobility devices) and the urgent need for a solution. He criticizes the current process as a political race, stressing that following the correct procedural path is crucial for finding a viable solution. The political framework is procedural and results-oriented, rather than value-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding the decision-making procedures of the Tallinn City Council and the correct chain of referral (the council addressing the city government, which in turn addresses the Government of the Republic). The expertise is directed toward the accuracy of the administrative protocol concerning the relationship between the local government and the state.
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Rhetorical Style
The discourse is corrective and procedural, emphasizing communication "for the sake of protocol accuracy." The style is straightforward and logical, contrasting the correct path to a solution (the 'right way') with political performance (a 'political race').
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the manner of the proceedings, which is being called a "political race," and which prevents finding the right solution. The objection is procedural and denounces the political performance.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the Tallinn City Council's "unanimous decision," which demonstrates a preference for consensual and procedurally sound action at the local level. Current cooperation within the Riigikogu is not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional, centering on the decisions of the Tallinn City Council and City Government and their role in seeking a state-level solution.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the processing of the draft amendment to the Traffic Act (regulating light personal mobility devices). The speaker positions themselves as a procedural reviser, stressing the necessity of the correct administrative recourse to find a solution.
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